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Pistons set to play Winkler in first round of MJHL playoffs

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Pistons set to play Winkler in first round of MJHL playoffs

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by CASSIDY DANKOCHIK

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He’s walked in their shoes

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He’s walked in their shoes

Greg Vandermeulen 6 minute read Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023

A refugee whose first experience in Steinbach was dealing with Eastman Immigrant Services, is now filling the role of program director at the same organization.

“The office I’m sitting in now was the first office I entered,” Freddy Muganza said of his experience.

Opportunity and divine guidance are what he attributes his arrival in Steinbach too, and the road here was long.

Muganza was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where he studied applied chemistry at the Institut Superieur Pedagogique de Bukavu.

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Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023

GREG VANDERMEULEN THE CARILLON

Freddy Muganza is the new program director at Eastman Immigrant Services.

Rennie man charged with arson in hotel fire

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Rennie man charged with arson in hotel fire

Greg Vandermeulen 1 minute read Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023

A 64-year-old man from Rennie has been charged with arson in relation to the blaze that consumed the Rennie Hotel on Dec. 8.

Lac du Bonnet RCMP announced in a Monday press release that Pelle Lambiase was charged and is scheduled to appear in court on May 1 in Beausejour.

Emergency officials including the RM of Whitemouth fire department responded to what was described as a “small fire” in the hotel at 3:40 a.m. on Dec. 8.

The fire grew in size prompting assistance from the RM of Reynolds and the Whiteshell Fire Department. They remained on the scene until 3:30 p.m. that day.

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Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023

SUPPLIED

The loss of the Rennie Hotel on Dec. 8, 2022 was devastating to the community. Now a 64-year-old Rennie resident has been charged with arson.

COLUMN: Ask the Money Lady – Saving on groceries

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COLUMN: Ask the Money Lady – Saving on groceries

Christine Ibbotson 4 minute read Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023

Dear Money Lady: I can’t believe the high price of groceries nowadays. Any advice? Grace.

Dear Grace, you are so right – the cost of groceries has gone up 12.4 percent according to Stats Canada from January 2022 and with the continued trend that we are to experience a “mild recession” this year, we can expect the costs to rise a little more. Let’s go through five quick tips that will help lower your food expenses.

1. Go back to the old way of shopping – clip those coupons.

There are many coupons on-line that you can print off and use from retailers or product manufacturers. I just went on-line to: “Kellogg’s Coupons Canada” and found many printable coupons for all their products. Why not try this with other items you always buy. It’s like getting free money with a few clicks on your laptop.

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Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023

Dear Money Lady: I can’t believe the high price of groceries nowadays. Any advice? Grace.

Dear Grace, you are so right – the cost of groceries has gone up 12.4 percent according to Stats Canada from January 2022 and with the continued trend that we are to experience a “mild recession” this year, we can expect the costs to rise a little more. Let’s go through five quick tips that will help lower your food expenses.

1. Go back to the old way of shopping – clip those coupons.

There are many coupons on-line that you can print off and use from retailers or product manufacturers. I just went on-line to: “Kellogg’s Coupons Canada” and found many printable coupons for all their products. Why not try this with other items you always buy. It’s like getting free money with a few clicks on your laptop.

More cash for Tache after census recount

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More cash for Tache after census recount

Nicole Buffie 2 minute read Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023

The RM of Tache may be eligible for more federal and provincial cash after successfully appealing census numbers the municipality called “understated.”

Updated counts shared with the RM by Statistics Canada found 189 more residents and 63 more occupied private dwellings than initially thought.

“They didn’t correlate with the numbers we had,” Tache CAO Christine Hutlet said of the initial census numbers released last summer.

The RM appealed the numbers with the federal agency last year after results came in under what was expected. Hutlet formulated estimated population sizes by collecting building permits from 2016-2020 and doing the math based on the average number of people per household.

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Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023

The RM of Tache may be eligible for more federal and provincial cash after successfully appealing census numbers the municipality called “understated.”

Updated counts shared with the RM by Statistics Canada found 189 more residents and 63 more occupied private dwellings than initially thought.

“They didn’t correlate with the numbers we had,” Tache CAO Christine Hutlet said of the initial census numbers released last summer.

The RM appealed the numbers with the federal agency last year after results came in under what was expected. Hutlet formulated estimated population sizes by collecting building permits from 2016-2020 and doing the math based on the average number of people per household.

Auction service creates dog sale policy after buyer alleges neglect

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Auction service creates dog sale policy after buyer alleges neglect

Jordan Ross 3 minute read Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Grunthal Auction Service has started requiring health certificates and in-person inspections of dogs sold through its online marketplace, after the condition of two dogs purchased last month triggered an investigation by the Chief Veterinarian’s Office.

The dogs, a one-year-old female Bernedoodle and a one-year-old male Bernedoodle, were part of a February consignment sale that included more than 20 dogs. Their pickup location was listed as Gnadenthal, a village west of Altona.

Candice Cronin, owner of Wild Willow Ranch and Rescue in the RM of Brokenhead, bought the two dogs to ensure they ended up in safe hands.

Cronin told CBC News, which first reported the story, that she grew concerned when the seller insisted on meeting at a gas station and wouldn’t let her meet the dogs’ parents. She found both dogs had ear infections, paw infections, and fur matted with feces and urine.

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Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

CANDICE CRONIN

Candice Cronin’s dog Willow (centre) plays with the two Bernedoodles sold on consignment through Grunthal Auction Service. Cronin said the condition of the two dogs is improving after receiving medical care and food.

COLUMN: Eye on the Arts – Busy concert season continues

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COLUMN: Eye on the Arts – Busy concert season continues

Steinbach Arts Council 4 minute read Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Upcoming concerts

Jayme Giesbrecht Combo – Soul and Gospel

Sponsored by Oak Leaf Promotions

7:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2023

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Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Upcoming concerts

Jayme Giesbrecht Combo – Soul and Gospel

Sponsored by Oak Leaf Promotions

7:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2023

MJHL all-stars announced

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MJHL all-stars announced

Cassidy Dankochik 3 minute read Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Travis Hensrud and Warren Clark continue to rack up the accolades this season in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL).

The two Steinbach Pistons earned all-star honours, with Hensrud named to the second-team, and Clark making the rookie team. Carson Reed of the Niverville Nighthawks joined Clark on the all-rookie team. The teams were voted on by MJHL coaches and general managers.

Hensrud, a 2002-born forward from Thunder Bay, Ont., leads the Pistons in scoring, and is tied for second in total league scoring heading into the weekend’s action. The Northern Michigan University commitment has 33 goals and 35 assists in 50 games played this season.

“(Hensrud) has been so consistent all year and definitely deserves the recognition,” Steinbach head coach and general manager Paul Dyck said.

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Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Travis Hensrud and Warren Clark continue to rack up the accolades this season in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL).

The two Steinbach Pistons earned all-star honours, with Hensrud named to the second-team, and Clark making the rookie team. Carson Reed of the Niverville Nighthawks joined Clark on the all-rookie team. The teams were voted on by MJHL coaches and general managers.

Hensrud, a 2002-born forward from Thunder Bay, Ont., leads the Pistons in scoring, and is tied for second in total league scoring heading into the weekend’s action. The Northern Michigan University commitment has 33 goals and 35 assists in 50 games played this season.

“(Hensrud) has been so consistent all year and definitely deserves the recognition,” Steinbach head coach and general manager Paul Dyck said.

Four Southeast events earn provincial grants

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Four Southeast events earn provincial grants

Greg Vandermeulen 2 minute read Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

About six percent of the total funding announced through the December intake of the Community Celebrations program of the Arts, Culture and Sport in Community fund will be distributed to four events in the Southeast.

The announcement was made last Thursday, as 67 community events across the province were awarded a total of $323,000 in funding.

Springfield Chickendaze, Springfield Polo Club 50th anniversary celebration, the St Adolphe Community Club’s winter carnival and the Whiteshell Community Club’s Beaver Days were each awarded $5,000, the maximum presented under that fund.

Funding is distributed through three programs including large capital projects, small capital projects and special initiatives and community celebrations.

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Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

About six percent of the total funding announced through the December intake of the Community Celebrations program of the Arts, Culture and Sport in Community fund will be distributed to four events in the Southeast.

The announcement was made last Thursday, as 67 community events across the province were awarded a total of $323,000 in funding.

Springfield Chickendaze, Springfield Polo Club 50th anniversary celebration, the St Adolphe Community Club’s winter carnival and the Whiteshell Community Club’s Beaver Days were each awarded $5,000, the maximum presented under that fund.

Funding is distributed through three programs including large capital projects, small capital projects and special initiatives and community celebrations.

Steinbach RCMP search for missing youth

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Steinbach RCMP search for missing youth

Greg Vandermeulen 1 minute read Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

A missing 17-year-old female was last seen in Steinbach.RCMP are looking for Morningstar Bear, also know as MJ, who was last seen in the Steinbach area on March 10 around 2 p.m.She was reported missing at 10:45 p.m. the same day.Bear is described as 5’4”, 115 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes. She has piercings in her ears, nose and lip. She was last seen wearing a grey jacket with a fur hood, blue headphones and black shoes. She may be in the Winnipeg or Brandon area.Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Steinbach RCMP at 204-326-4452, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

RCMP HANDOUT
Morningstar Bear, last seen in the Steinbach area, has been missing since March 10.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Silica sand project risky

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Silica sand project risky

John Fefchak, Virden, MB 1 minute read Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

The United Nations General Assembly has recognized “the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right; that is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights.”

Too often, we hear the outcry for economic development and resurrection of employment for human salvation, with no mention or concerns whatsoever for the water sources and environment.

Without water, there is no economy! Without water, there is nothing!

Undoubtedly, the accumulation of wealth is the driving force behind the major corporations that are willfully killing our environment. Money rewards those whose scruples are non-existent.

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Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

The United Nations General Assembly has recognized “the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right; that is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights.”

Too often, we hear the outcry for economic development and resurrection of employment for human salvation, with no mention or concerns whatsoever for the water sources and environment.

Without water, there is no economy! Without water, there is nothing!

Undoubtedly, the accumulation of wealth is the driving force behind the major corporations that are willfully killing our environment. Money rewards those whose scruples are non-existent.

Building centre reopens after huge fire

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Building centre reopens after huge fire

Jordan Ross 4 minute read Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

More than two years after a devastating fire that sent flames shooting into the night sky, McMunn & Yates Building Supplies has reopened its bright red storefront along Highway 12 North in Steinbach.

“The most exciting thing for me is to see people come through the doors again,” store manager Corwin Penner said March 10 in an interview.

The store reopened four days earlier, on March 6, ending 28 months of makeshift operations that allowed the building centre—which consists of a retail store, warehouse, lumberyard, and concrete division—to stay afloat and continue serving customers during a difficult time.

“Everyone’s just excited to be able to serve customers again,” Penner said. “Monday morning, everyone came in, there were smiles on their faces and a big buzz in the store.”

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Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

JORDAN ROSS THE CARILLON

Corwin Penner, store manager of McMunn & Yates Building Supplies in Steinbach, in the new store’s deck display area.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disappointed in Springfield leadership

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disappointed in Springfield leadership

Karen Lalonde, Oakbank, MB 1 minute read Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Sio Silica’s experimental extraction process, that possibly could contaminate our water supply, was not addressed by Springfield leadership to protect our citizens or those of adjoining municipalities.

A $20,000 report requested by Springfield was issued by S.S. Papadopulos Assoc. Inc. Jan. 10, 2023. It was presented to the new council close to the deadline for submissions to CEC. Instead, the CAO sent a letter to CEC stating that Springfield wouldn’t be submitting anything. In other words, Springfield had no concerns even though the scientific report received did have some and stated potential risks.

Obviously this report didn’t suit the narrative that was expected. If Springfield leadership hadn’t totally discounted this report, it could have requested to present it at the CEC hearing with exclamation as to why they missed the deadline by a few days.

This report can now be viewed on the RM of Springfield website under Water and Waste.

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Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Sio Silica’s experimental extraction process, that possibly could contaminate our water supply, was not addressed by Springfield leadership to protect our citizens or those of adjoining municipalities.

A $20,000 report requested by Springfield was issued by S.S. Papadopulos Assoc. Inc. Jan. 10, 2023. It was presented to the new council close to the deadline for submissions to CEC. Instead, the CAO sent a letter to CEC stating that Springfield wouldn’t be submitting anything. In other words, Springfield had no concerns even though the scientific report received did have some and stated potential risks.

Obviously this report didn’t suit the narrative that was expected. If Springfield leadership hadn’t totally discounted this report, it could have requested to present it at the CEC hearing with exclamation as to why they missed the deadline by a few days.

This report can now be viewed on the RM of Springfield website under Water and Waste.

Clean Environment Commission gets earful in Anola

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Clean Environment Commission gets earful in Anola

Jordan Ross 6 minute read Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

There was no shortage of presentations to the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission (CEC) in Anola on March 11, where more than 30 people signed up to comment on a controversial proposed silica sand mining operation at a public hearing attended by more than 100 people.

A sitting MLA and municipal officials from the RMs of Ste Anne, Tache, and Reynolds were among those who filed into the Anola Community Club on Saturday for the second of three dedicated sessions reserved for presentations by the general public.

The third and final week of CEC technical hearings into Sio Silica’s proposed borehole slurry extraction method concluded last Thursday, March 16, in Beausejour.

The CEC will continue to accept written submissions until Friday, March 24. Panel members then have 90 days to make recommendations to Kevin Klein, Manitoba’s climate and environment minister, about whether to license the mining activity.

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Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

JORDAN ROSS THE CARILLON

Liberal MLA Jon Gerrard addresses the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission during a March 11 public hearing in the Anola Community Club.

Eastman Selects grads spark Winkler Flyers

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Eastman Selects grads spark Winkler Flyers

Wes Keating 3 minute read Sunday, Mar. 19, 2023

Former members of the Eastman ‘AAA’ Selects played an instrumental role in leading the Winkler Flyers to a convincing four-games-to-one series win over the Melfort Mustangs, on the way to capturing the Anavet Cup, and a berth in the Canadian Junior Hockey Championships in Winnipeg early in May.

The Flyers won the first two games of the best of seven series, on the road, at the home of Melfort Mustangs, the champions of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

The Flyers edged the SJHL champions 2-1 in that game, and a decisive win in the second game gave the Flyers the opportunity to win the series at home, with the next three games of the series slated for Winkler.

Dave Martin, a native of Niverville, scored three goals in Winkler’s decisive 9-1 win in Game Two. Yvan St Vincent of Ste Anne was in the Winkler net, stopping all but one of the 42 shots he faced.

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Sunday, Mar. 19, 2023

Former members of the Eastman ‘AAA’ Selects played an instrumental role in leading the Winkler Flyers to a convincing four-games-to-one series win over the Melfort Mustangs, on the way to capturing the Anavet Cup, and a berth in the Canadian Junior Hockey Championships in Winnipeg early in May.

The Flyers won the first two games of the best of seven series, on the road, at the home of Melfort Mustangs, the champions of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

The Flyers edged the SJHL champions 2-1 in that game, and a decisive win in the second game gave the Flyers the opportunity to win the series at home, with the next three games of the series slated for Winkler.

Dave Martin, a native of Niverville, scored three goals in Winkler’s decisive 9-1 win in Game Two. Yvan St Vincent of Ste Anne was in the Winkler net, stopping all but one of the 42 shots he faced.

AS I SEE IT COLUMN: Soccer announcer riles up all of Britain

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AS I SEE IT COLUMN: Soccer announcer riles up all of Britain

James Loewen 4 minute read Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023

In the latest example of a sports story becoming a front-page hard news story, we travel across the ocean to Britain.

As the inventors of soccer, Brits are extremely passionate about the game, just as Canadians are intensely passionate about hockey. They take their “football” very, very seriously.

So when the top soccer broadcaster was taken off the air on BBC (the country’s public broadcaster) for criticizing the British government’s harsh stance on immigration and asylum-seekers, it was above-the-fold news and sparked a fury all across England.

While not as vile and cruel as former President Trump’s immigration policy where he ripped babies from their parent’s arms, put young children in cages and made sure the documentation process was purposefully and intentionally lax to make family reunifications as hard as possible – basically the personification of pure evil and reason number one why no moral person can justify supporting such a disgusting person – Britain is proposing tough new laws where asylum-seekers would be detained, deported back to their country of origin and banned from ever re-entering Britain.

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Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023

In the latest example of a sports story becoming a front-page hard news story, we travel across the ocean to Britain.

As the inventors of soccer, Brits are extremely passionate about the game, just as Canadians are intensely passionate about hockey. They take their “football” very, very seriously.

So when the top soccer broadcaster was taken off the air on BBC (the country’s public broadcaster) for criticizing the British government’s harsh stance on immigration and asylum-seekers, it was above-the-fold news and sparked a fury all across England.

While not as vile and cruel as former President Trump’s immigration policy where he ripped babies from their parent’s arms, put young children in cages and made sure the documentation process was purposefully and intentionally lax to make family reunifications as hard as possible – basically the personification of pure evil and reason number one why no moral person can justify supporting such a disgusting person – Britain is proposing tough new laws where asylum-seekers would be detained, deported back to their country of origin and banned from ever re-entering Britain.

Ste Anne finalist for Kraft Hockeyville

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Ste Anne finalist for Kraft Hockeyville

Cassidy Dankochik 3 minute read Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023

The future of the Maurice Chaput arena in Ste Anne could be in the hands of hockey fans from across Canada.

The town was named one of four finalists for Kraft Hockeyville. If Ste Anne wins, the arena will receive $250,000 in upgrades and will host an NHL pre-season game.

Ste Anne recreation services manager Sarah Normandeau said the ice plant inside the arena is on its last legs, with the community needing to shorten hockey seasons last year and this year due to mechanical issues.

“To see all of our community minor hockey kids travel to a neighbouring community arena to do their tryouts and their pre-skates, and form their teams and hope that we can open our doors was painful for me,” Normandeau said, adding she grew up skating in the arena.

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Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023

Players from the Ste Anne Aces senior team are mobbed by fans as they walk out onto the ice for a SEMHL finals matchup against Morden. The Ste Anne Arena could be in line to host an NHL game along with $250,000 of upgrades if they can win Kraft Hockeyville. (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

COLUMN: View from the Legislature – Progress made on bail reform

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COLUMN: View from the Legislature – Progress made on bail reform

Kelvin Goertzen, MLA for Steinbach 3 minute read Friday, Mar. 17, 2023

Last Friday, Ministers of Justice and Attorney Generals from across Canada were in Ottawa to meet with the federal Minister of Justice seeking changes to make bail more difficult for repeat violent offenders. Since 2019 when the federal Liberal government made changes to the Criminal Code regarding bail (Bill C-75), it has been increasingly difficult to deny bail for even the most violent accused offenders.

Last summer, Manitoba began advocating for changes to bail as more and more violent offences were happening with weapons such as knives and bear spray. We asked the federal government to reverse the onus for those who were accused of committing violent offences with these weapons or who are repeat offenders so that they would have to demonstrate why it would be safe to grant them bail as opposed to it being given almost automatically.

In fall of last year, I raised this issue with Ministers of Justice at a meeting in Halifax and every province agreed with this concern. Following that meeting, Premiers from across Canada made a similar plea to the Prime Minister. These concerns were echoed by law enforcement agencies and by municipal leaders across the country who have been seeing an increase in violent crime, often by offenders who are on bail accused of other violent crimes.

After an intense day of discussions, the federal Minister of Justice committed to quickly introducing amendments to the Criminal Code that will make it more difficult for repeat violent offenders to obtain bail if they are accused of another violent offence. For Manitoba, it was important that this commitment included violent offences that involved knives and bear spray among other weapons. Also, there was a commitment to changes that will require a broader consideration by judges for the safety of the community when considering bail.

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Friday, Mar. 17, 2023

Last Friday, Ministers of Justice and Attorney Generals from across Canada were in Ottawa to meet with the federal Minister of Justice seeking changes to make bail more difficult for repeat violent offenders. Since 2019 when the federal Liberal government made changes to the Criminal Code regarding bail (Bill C-75), it has been increasingly difficult to deny bail for even the most violent accused offenders.

Last summer, Manitoba began advocating for changes to bail as more and more violent offences were happening with weapons such as knives and bear spray. We asked the federal government to reverse the onus for those who were accused of committing violent offences with these weapons or who are repeat offenders so that they would have to demonstrate why it would be safe to grant them bail as opposed to it being given almost automatically.

In fall of last year, I raised this issue with Ministers of Justice at a meeting in Halifax and every province agreed with this concern. Following that meeting, Premiers from across Canada made a similar plea to the Prime Minister. These concerns were echoed by law enforcement agencies and by municipal leaders across the country who have been seeing an increase in violent crime, often by offenders who are on bail accused of other violent crimes.

After an intense day of discussions, the federal Minister of Justice committed to quickly introducing amendments to the Criminal Code that will make it more difficult for repeat violent offenders to obtain bail if they are accused of another violent offence. For Manitoba, it was important that this commitment included violent offences that involved knives and bear spray among other weapons. Also, there was a commitment to changes that will require a broader consideration by judges for the safety of the community when considering bail.

Pier 21 the Musical comes to Steinbach

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Pier 21 the Musical comes to Steinbach

Greg Vandermeulen 4 minute read Friday, Mar. 17, 2023

In a production featuring live music, humour, dancing and drama, the audience will appreciate knowing funds will help raise funds for incoming refugees.

The Mennonite Heritage Village will host Pier 21 the Musical, for two shows March 18 and 19.

The musical uses a blend of Celtic and swing music to tell the stories of those who fled from Europe and arrived at Pier 21, the gateway to Canada.

Director and actor Allen Desnoyers said the concept for the show was something he had been thinking about for the better part of a decade.

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Friday, Mar. 17, 2023

MICHELLE KOEBKE DIAMOND’S EDGE PHOTOGRAPHY

Allen Desnoyers, Jenny Warkentin and Haley Allen pictured in one of approximately 250 performances across Canada.

Gabrielle-Roy student nabs prestigious volleyball scholarship

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Gabrielle-Roy student nabs prestigious volleyball scholarship

Cassidy Dankochik 2 minute read Friday, Mar. 17, 2023

Noah Ouimet isn’t walking away from the volleyball season empty handed. While Gabrielle-Roy’s varsity team came up one game short of a provincial AA championship, the Grade 12 student was recognized for his strong play as left side and role as team captain this season.

In addition to being named a A-AAA volleyball Manitoba graduating all-star, Oumet was one of four players to receive the Dr. Dale Iwanoczko Memorial Volleyball Scholarship.

The scholarship is named after Iwanockzo, a outstanding volleyball player from Selkirk, who went onto lead the Manitoba Bisons to a national championship in 1991 while earning a medical degree. He would die at only 30-years-old after battling Hodgkin’s disease.

To be eligible for the award, a student must have a academic average of over 75 per cent, as well as proficiency in volleyball, which was no problem for Ouimet, as he held a 92 per cent average over his grade 10 and 11 years.

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Friday, Mar. 17, 2023

Noah Ouimet accepts the Dr. Dale Iwanoczko Memorial Volleyball Scholarship for 2023. (MHSAA/Volleyball Manitoba)

Moana splashes ashore in Steinbach

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Moana splashes ashore in Steinbach

Jordan Ross 3 minute read Friday, Mar. 17, 2023

The blue waters and white sand beaches of Polynesia are coming to Steinbach this weekend.

Fusion Musical Theatre will present three sold-out performances of Moana on Saturday and Sunday at the SRSS Theatre as part of the Steinbach Arts Council’s 2022-23 season.

“We’ve never seen such an interest in the (Fusion) program and for these performances,” director Gabriela Gallo said. “The COVID funk is over and everybody is very excited that we’re back to having these big performances.”

Based on the 2016 Disney computer-animated movie of the same name, Moana follows last year’s production of The Little Mermaid.

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Friday, Mar. 17, 2023

Lexie Ontong plays Moana in three sold-out performances of Moana at the SRSS Theatre this weekend.

COLUMN: Viewpoint – Costume designer shares process

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COLUMN: Viewpoint – Costume designer shares process

MaryLou Driedger 4 minute read Friday, Mar. 17, 2023

Last Wednesday night after watching the Oscar winning film Women Talking at Steinbach’s Keystone Cinema I was privileged to attend a special event featuring Quita Alfred the talented Winnipeg woman who was the movie’s costume designer.

The film’s script is based on the book Women Talking by celebrated Canadian author Miriam Toews who grew up in Steinbach.

On March 8 film fans packed The Public Brewhouse and Gallery just a few minutes’ walk from the Keystone where a sold-out audience had just seen Women Talking. As we sipped cold glasses of beer and ate pieces of delicious platz local writers Erin and Andrew Unger interviewed Quita about her experience as the costume designer for the movie.

I’d read several articles about Quita but hearing her talk in person with such passion and enthusiasm about her work on Women Talking was certainly a treat.

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Friday, Mar. 17, 2023

Last Wednesday night after watching the Oscar winning film Women Talking at Steinbach’s Keystone Cinema I was privileged to attend a special event featuring Quita Alfred the talented Winnipeg woman who was the movie’s costume designer.

The film’s script is based on the book Women Talking by celebrated Canadian author Miriam Toews who grew up in Steinbach.

On March 8 film fans packed The Public Brewhouse and Gallery just a few minutes’ walk from the Keystone where a sold-out audience had just seen Women Talking. As we sipped cold glasses of beer and ate pieces of delicious platz local writers Erin and Andrew Unger interviewed Quita about her experience as the costume designer for the movie.

I’d read several articles about Quita but hearing her talk in person with such passion and enthusiasm about her work on Women Talking was certainly a treat.

Concert showcases black composers

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Concert showcases black composers

Greg Vandermeulen 4 minute read Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

In a homecoming of sorts, the Steinbach Arts Council will welcome internationally recognized artists, Catherine Daniel and Darryl Friesen as they share a repertoire by black composers on March 17.

Catherine Daniel brings her classical training and experience as an operatic mezzo-soprano joining forces with Steinbach native Darryl Friesen on the piano.

The pair first met at the University of Manitoba between 2003 and 2007 when Daniel was working on her undergraduate degree and Friesen was achieving his masters.

Friesen said they also attended the same church and have remained connected since those university days.

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Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

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Catherine Daniel.

Rising property values buoy SRSD budget

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Rising property values buoy SRSD budget

Jordan Ross 2 minute read Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Increasing property assessments are reducing budgetary constraints in Seine River School Division heading into the upcoming 2023-24 school year, even as the division continues to grapple with the twin pressures of enrolment growth and economic inflation.

During a Tuesday board meeting in Lorette, trustees adopted a $62.6-million budget that includes a spending increase of $2.8 million or 4.8 percent coupled with a $194 decrease in education property taxes for the average homeowner.

That’s made possible by a 7.1 percent increase in provincial funding and a 10 percent increase in property assessments, trustees were told two weeks ago at a public budget presentation.

The budget includes the purchase of three new school buses. Secretary-treasurer Scott Carleton said a fourth school bus may be purchased using the division’s $3 million surplus. The growing division typically buys four to six school buses per year.

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Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Increasing property assessments are reducing budgetary constraints in Seine River School Division heading into the upcoming 2023-24 school year, even as the division continues to grapple with the twin pressures of enrolment growth and economic inflation.

During a Tuesday board meeting in Lorette, trustees adopted a $62.6-million budget that includes a spending increase of $2.8 million or 4.8 percent coupled with a $194 decrease in education property taxes for the average homeowner.

That’s made possible by a 7.1 percent increase in provincial funding and a 10 percent increase in property assessments, trustees were told two weeks ago at a public budget presentation.

The budget includes the purchase of three new school buses. Secretary-treasurer Scott Carleton said a fourth school bus may be purchased using the division’s $3 million surplus. The growing division typically buys four to six school buses per year.

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