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I t s h o u l d c o m e as no surprise that t h e c o n s u m m a t e p ro f e s s i o n a l L o r n e Hamblin, Director of the Cargill Curling Training

Centre, would come up with an idea that would provide more exposure

to the facilities at the Morris Curling Club.

According to the

results of a G oogle Search, June 20 was the Summer Solstice. The longest day in the northern hemisphere that marks the start of summer. We know ice cools a beverage. How about a CO OL OFF throwing rocks with a summer curl?

The Morris Curling Club, established in 1898, has 6 sheets of artificial ice and is within the Morris MultiPlex, in Morris, Manitoba. League play runs from October to March and includes programs for all ages. The Cargill Curling Training Centre is a complete state-of-the-art training centre, o p e n y e a r - r o u n d , offering resources in fitness, physio, mental, nutrition, technical and tactical training for the beginner to the elite athlete.

S t a r t i n g J u l y 6 , g ov e r n m e n t h e a l t h protocols permitting, the Morris Curling Club will be open for curling with a

change. “The facility will be open daily. Access to curling will be like access to bowling. Individuals or groups can book the ice or walk in to play. Available for rent will be all the equipment required to curl.” said Lorne.

“The idea to open the curling club to the public came after a visit to New Zealand. That countr y has limited curling facilities. They are open to the public year round to generate revenue to help cover their operational costs. We thought, why not use that idea at home.”

As the home of the Cargill Curling Training Centre, The Mor r is Curling Club is open year round. The goal of Cool Off-try summer curling program is to increase use of the facility but also to promote the sport of curling.

“60 kids visited the facility in April to take

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such a little bit of rain that day, but I haven’t seen a more perfect or colourful rainbow light up the skies like that for ages, and it was almost a double one. My photography skills couldn’t quite capture its beauty. A heat wave is gripping parts of BC and Alberta and high temps are headed our way this week as well. It is just so dry and unless you water, things will just dry right up. I can’t recollect when it’s stayed dry for this long.

Congratulations go out to the graduating class of 2021. I’m sorry I do not have any info on the numbers of Grads or awards at this time as Graduation will not be held at RVS until Tuesday and only a number of people are allowed to attend but it will be posted virtually on their website for all those who wish to watch it.

Wishing a speedy recovery to Bruce Keller, who recently had surgery to his lung. During these Covid times he was fortunate to have surgery deemed urgent, as so many other surgeries are delayed at this time and hospital stays are cut short. Take care Bruce!

It is with shock and sadness that we have heard of the staggering numbers of burial sites discovered in unmarked graves across Canada. Although most of us alive today had nothing to do with setting up the Indian Act or residential schools, we share in the grief that these parents and grandparents faced, as we think about our own children and how much they mean to us. I don’t agree with tearing down statues or erasing much of our history, but

I do think we must learn from it, so that things like this don’t happen ever again. Canada is still a beautiful country to live in.

It has felt so liberating to have some of our Covid restrictions lifted. It was enjoyable to golf with friends again, see patios open, plus hairdressers a n d m a n y o t h e r businesses. Hopefully, our numbers can stay down, so that we can have a more normal life again. People are sure looking forward to pools opening during this heat wave. Vaccination rates are up, which is a very healthy first sign.

We h av e s t a r t e d part of our Uptown Beautification Project. We planted 4 flowering ming cherry trees, have 3 linden trees ready for planting that are already paid for with personal donations, and will be planting amur maple trees for the rest of them on the boulevards. Some will provide shade as well as beauty and colour to our main street of town. We can hardly wait to add the others to the boulevards. If you would like to make a donation to this project, you can make a donation at the Municipal Office and receive a tax receipt. A plaque commemorating support of this project will be added later. We finally heard word that our grant application was successful, but it is a matching grant that we still have to raise some funds for.

A big note of thanks go to the ladies who cleaned up the Franklin Museum to help get it ready for the upcoming season. Hats off to Lea Sauso, Kathy Ward and Tammy Anstett for your volunteerism. It is very

much appreciated. Congratulations to the Montreal Canadiens w i t h o u t s t a n d i n g g o a l t e n d e r, C a r e y Price, who made it to the Stanley Cup finals by defeating the Vegas G o l d e n K n i g h t s i n overtime. It is the first time a Canadian team has made it to the finals since 1993. They have been the underdogs for a lot of the season playoffs, but have managed to exceed expectations. Let’s hope they can bring

back the cup to Canada! The Municipality of Emerson-Franklin Recreation & Wellness D e p a r t m e n t w i l l b e o f f e r i n g F r e e V i r t u a l C o u r s e s & Entertainment. Stay up to date on what we are offering by checking o u t t h e Mu n i c i p a l website: http://www. emersonfranklin.com and follow us on Fa c e b o o k : h t t p s : / / www.facebook.com/ redriverrec

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Faye Murray graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Winnipeg on June 28,2021. She cleaned up in academic & athletic awards & scholarships and starts playing Volleyball for Mount Royal U in Calgary in the fall.

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T h e P a n d e m i c nu mb e rs t h i s w e e k (Tuesday June 29) are continuing to drop. The province registered 61 new cases with 1408 active cases. In the Southern- Santé Sud Health Region there were 11 new cases and 177 active cases. In the local health districts, Altona had 6 cases, Morris had 0 cases, Red River South had 50 cases, and Rural East had 0 cases.

This Canada Day was once again different from other years. The ongoing pandemic has like last

year cancelled many observances, like the one here in Emerson. Maybe next year.

I a m a p r o u d Canadian. I have never had any desire to live or even work in any other country. This is a great country, beautiful and prosperous. There is much to celebrate about Canada, from sea to sea to sea. Our people are generous, law abiding, and peaceful. We are indeed fortunate in many ways.

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By Cheryl Wiechern

Family Owned & Operated

Corey Wall

Call day or night: 204-746-2451

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away June 26, 2007

Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlasts all And though the years be many or few They are filled with remembrance of you

Never forgotten by Dorothy.

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Thank you to all our friends and family for the many phone calls, cards, prayers and wishes of encouragement while Larry was a patient in Health Sciences Center and at Riverview. We appreciated all of them. Thank you for all the baking, flowers and rides to Winnipeg.

A special thanks to our EMTS of Southern Health, the staff of H6 at Health Sciences, the staff of 4E at Riverview and the many therapist who took part in Larry’s recovery. Their care and professionalism was tremendous.

Larry and Audrey McCrady.

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The family of Brian & Evelyn Watt would like to express sincere thanks to all that helped out in the location and rescue of these two fine people - family, friends, neighbours (old and new), the Morris Detachment of the RCMP, local EMS and last, but certainly not least, the Hutterian Emergency Aquatic Response Team (HEART). Thankfully they didn’t have to do any diving to find them but their plane came in handy! I know there were lots of prayers that got answered. Thank you to the whole community! More people on those back roads than there has been in a long time I bet!

Margaret Watt

Emilien Lucien Lussier

It is with great sadness that the family of Emilien Lussier announces his passing on June 19th, 2021 at the Victoria Hospital at the age of 99. He will be greatly missed by his daughters, Paulette and Lorraine, daughter-in-law Elaine, grandchildren Wendy and Darryl, Michelle (Blair) and Dennis (Karen), great grandchildren Rayna, Lindsay, Axel and Hendrix. Emilien was predeceased by his wife Jeannette (nee Bissette), and son Gerald.

Emilien lived on the farm all his life. He farmed with his son for numerous years up until his retirement in 2001, where he then moved to Winnipeg. Besides farming, Emilien had a long resume of side jobs. He drove the school bus for the Boundary School Division, served many years as a counselor for the RM of DeSalaberry, board member for the Morris General Hospital, sold Co-op Hail insurance and was a Drivers Ed instructor. He enjoyed going on crop tours, visiting with friends, meeting new people and learning new languages. He was always known as a jokester, and being the life of the party. In his later years, Emilien and Jeannette became snowbirds and travelled to Florida, Texas, and Arizona where they would meet up with old friends. He enjoyed his time with his family and friends.

Prayers and graveside service will be held at Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery. Covid restrictions will apply. Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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Jennifer Gail Peterson Jan. 27, 1955 – July 9, 2020

Life is not the same without you. Deeply loved and missed

by all your family. Your loving husband John,

Daughters Amber (Graham) Crystal (Derek) Grandchildren Hailey, Bennett, and Blake

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Always remembered by May Boehlig, wife of 31 years Forever in my heart and dreams

Till we meet again Your Loving Wife May William and Theresa Dowswell and

Grandchildren T h a n k h e a v e n s ,

COVID restrictions have loosened up a little! I will be going to a restaurant this week to sit down and eat off an actual plate. I will also be going to a friend’s place to sit in her gazebo with her and have some tea!

COVID restrictions have impacted Emerson Pool swimming lessons. Session 1 is July 5-16 – Levels 1 to 10. Session 2

is July 26-Aug 4 – Levels 1 to 10. Links to online registration will be shared on Monday, May 3rd through Municipality of Emerson-Franklin website and Facebook pages. Register on-line at picktime.com/emers onswimminglessons or contact Colleen at 204-373-2002.

Resources of Interest: While there is hope on the horizon as the vaccine

rolls out, there are certainly people that are feeling isolated, lonely, and possibly anxious a n d / o r d e p r e s s e d . Southern Health-Santé Sud has mental health resources available. If you or someone you care about have concerns about mental health, c a l l Me nt a l He a l t h Access at 888-310-4593. You can self-refer or

be referred by a family member, family doctor or school counsellor on your behalf. If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, call: 888-617-7715 or 877-435-7170 (Manitoba Suicide Line). https:// www.southernhealth. ca/en/finding-care/

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Thank you to family and concerned friends who spent time looking for us. And a very special thanks to the Oak Bluff Colony and their response people that located us and along with local EMS and RCMP were able to get us out of a very bad situation. We can’t say enough about the Oak Bluff response people for their professionalism and kindness. We wound up in Morris Hospital, got checked over, spent the night, and had some sleep. That brought an end to our experience that will not be repeated.

Thanks again to everyone and especially Oak Bluff who also recovered our car. Thank you also for the food that arrived on our doorstep and the welcome home phone calls. Thanks again to all and may God bless you.

Brian and Evelyn Watt

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Happy Canada Day to all of my constituents.

It was a busy week in the House of Commons, w i t h s i t t i ng s g o i ng into the early morning hours, as the Liberal Government tried to force through legislation before the House rose for the summer.

As, at the time of writing, several pieces of government legislation remain in the Senate, I will focus this week on some positive things we were able to achieve this session, and deal with government bills next week.

I am very pleased that several common-sense bills, put forward by Conservatives, passed the House of Commons. I had the privilege to second each of these bills, and all are good news for Provencher residents.

Bill C-206 will exempt farm fuels from the Liberal Carbon Tax. Conservatives, NDP and Bloc members all voted in favour. Only the Liberals voted against. It was very disappointing—though not surprising—to see the Liberals vote against saving our agriculture sector $250 million over

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the next four years– money that would stay in our communities and support local jobs and small businesses, but it was great to see other opposition parties step up to get this bill passed.

Bill C-208 changes how the sale of a farm, small business or fishing operation from parent to child is taxed—this is one of the few bills that has actually been passed into law. A significant percentage of Canadian farms and small business are family owned and operated, many of then intergenerationally. Under the previous law, if you sold a family farm or small business to your children, the difference between the sale price and the original purchase price was considered a dividend. However, if the farm or small business was sold to a non-family member the sale was taxed as a capital gain, at a significantly lower rate. Bill C-208 will provide tax fairness for farm families and small business owners.

B i l l C - 3 0 7 dramatically expands bereavement leave for parents suffering the loss of their child. The current

law allows only three days—a period that is not only unsympathetic b u t c o m p l e t e l y disconnected from the realities of such loss. It offers parents no time to make arrangements or properly grieve following the death of a child. This new piece of legislation would give parents eight weeks of paid leave to grieve and do what they

need to do.

We were also able to work collaboratively with other opposition parties in our ongoing push for the Liberal Government to stop their coverup of Chinese militar y scientists working in the Public Health Agency’s W i n n i p e g Na t i o n a l Microbiology Lab. The Liberal Government is, currently, in contempt

of Parliament, refusing to provide documents related this shocking national security breach. We will continue to call for transparency and work together with other parties, and independent members, to hold Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Government to account. I am proud of the good work we did this session, on these bills, issues

and many others. I look forward to continuing to work for you as your common-sense voice in Ottawa.

O n e o t h e r q u i ck thing to note. As of this week, our office has moved to 9A-90 Brandt St. in Steinbach. We look forward to serving Provencher in our new location.

Josh, I had tears in my eyes this morning when I heard of the 751 unmarked children’s graves in Saskatchewan . The Catholic church removed all records and grave markers of these children , cover-up “ Criminal “. They are probably right now shredding documents that would put them in a bad light. “ Criminal ‘’. Did you know that this school ran till 1997 not ancient history . Talking to residents of this school there were children forced to bury their classmates “ Inhuman’’. Wide spread physical and sexual abuse took place and most heinous the children were used as guinea pigs in medical experiments “ Criminal “. If mom and dad refused to give up their children they were to pick which parent would be sent to jail “ Disgusting “. My dear friend Jenna Kamingoak, a young woman fluent in Inuktitut, remembers her mother having to always wear a brass plate. Her mother was not a person, she was a number again not ancient history.

Josh, you are a father, what would you have done if they had come for your beautiful babies. I shudder at the thought.

I ask the Pallister Government to be on the right side of history and bring the full force of the law to bear. The first order of business directing the

Catholic Church to protect and turn over all documentation and d a i r i e s t o law enforcement agents. If they do not comply, send in the authorities to seize Catholic church documents before they can be destroyed and by so doing protect the memory of these c h i l d r e n . C r i m i n a l charges long overdue should be filed in our provincial courts on

behalf of these tiny forgotten victims and those still living.

I am not just sad I am angry, and I demand justice. We need action. If you brush this away or commission another study I will know where to direct my pent up anger.

T h e w o r l d i s watching my friends! I am Canadian and right now I am ashamed of my country. Let’s all pull together and make

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MLA Report

by Josh Guenter

MLA for Borderland

in some curling and learning put on by Curl Manitoba. There is a demand for things to do. We are making changes at the club to make curling a convenient activity. The hope is that the activity would interest the summer tourist traffic in the area, as something fun and safe that friends and family can enjoy. We supply all the equipment. People can walk-in or call and make a booking to rent the ice and the brooms, shoes and sliders needed to play.” said Lorne.

If you are concerned about public health and safety from the pandemic, you need not be, that is well taken care of. Before the facility was closed, it followed t h e g o v e r n m e n t ’s protocols. Government health protocols will be followed when the facility may reopen. The club has a stringent

procedure they have implemented to sanitize the area and equipment. They have invested in equipment used in the food industry to ensure the area is sanitized to code.

The club has hired O l i v i a B r u n e a u , t o manage the program. Olivia is no stranger to the training centre. The young curler walked into the CCTC and asked, “Can you help me change from a tuck to a flat foot slide?” She has been involved ever since. Olivia will be onsite to coordinate all the activities of the program.

If you’re looking for more than ice in a drink to cool off, COOL OFF-try summer curling. For more information, email morristrainingcentre@ gmail.com or phone the Morris Curling Club at 204-746-2271.

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find-a-service/mental-health/. Disorders Association of Manitoba has a Friendly Caller program : For more information, or to sign up, please call 204-560-1461 or Toll-Free: 1-800-263-1460, http://www. mooddisordersmanito b a . c a / s e r v i c e s / FriendlyCaller/. Covid-19 Vaccine. Beginning March 11, people that meet the province’s eligibility criteria can call (Toll-free) 1-844-626-8222 (1-844-MAN-VACC) to make an appointment for the Covid-19 vaccine. Second shots are being scheduled, many have had their second shot or are scheduled for it.

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Abbeyfield in Dominion City. If you would like an appointment, please contact Lorri @ 427-2557 or Cell @ 712-3118. Prices for 15 min massage: $30.00, Price for 30 min massage: $45.00, Price for 45 min massage: $65.00, Price for 60 min massage: $85.00. All prices include GST.

C h a i r E x e r c i s e s online. The Reh-Fit Centre is offering free online exercise programs for people at home. Programs are geared more so towards older adults, but I assume anyone could benefit. People will need to have internet connection to access. Please share with anyone you feel may benefit. https://www.

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Happy Canada Day! July 1st_{of this year marks}

the 154th_anniversary

of the British North America Act coming into effect, the monumental achievement of our Fathers of Confederation.

C a n a d a d i d n ’ t happen by accident. Our nation came into b e i n g b e c a u s e t h e generations that came before us willed it into being. Those who came before us shared a set of beliefs and values that united them, and that over generations brought them together time and again on battlefields in defense of our freedom and way of life. It brought them together as they built the thriving, world-class communities we now call home.

The seeds of our sense of nationality, or ‘Canadianness’, were sown when the explorer Jacques Cartier planted

the flag of the French monarch on Canadian soil in 1534. They grew as explorer Samuel Champlain later came and built settlements, encouraging European migration to what is now the province of Quebec, and as he and his men struck up relationships and allied with the Huron and Algonquin tribes in their fight against the southern Iroquois.

The idea of being Ca n a d i a n a s b e i n g distinct from anything else grew further still when the inhabitants of Montreal refused American efforts to recruit them to join the rebellion against King George III. Instead, they successfully fought back against George Washington’s attempts to capture Montreal, sending the Americans back home in the Battle of Montreal in 1775.

Despite tension between the French and English inhabitants of Canada, the Canadiens (French-Canadians) understood that at least under the British constitution, their religion, freedom and way of life was protected, and they would not trade this in for a chance to join the American rebellion.

Feelings of Canadian pride and nationality burst into open flame in the War of 1812, as figures such as Tecumseh, Sir Isaac Brock and Charles de Salaberry united to valiantly defend this country once again from American invasion. I am often inspired by the accounts of this war. The rag tag Canadian soldiers, often numbering far less than the enemy, came from the farms and fields and together with their Indigenous allies, fought to preserve and protect a way of life and set of values they saw as being separate and distinct from those of our southern neighbor. Values such as a respect for the rule of law,

individual freedom, order in society, and loyalty to the Crown.

1867 was the final act in a long road to Canada b e c o m i n g i t s o w n country. Confederation completed the work that began in 1841, when Upper and Lower Canada were united as the Province of Canada, a n d i n 1 7 9 1 , w h e n the Constitution Act established Upper and Lower Canada (Ontario and Quebec).

The British North America Act opened with our founders stating their desire that Canada retain a constitution “similar in principle to that of the United Kingdom.” This line strikes me as somewhat strange. The United Kingdom doesn’t have a written constitution. Instead, its constitution is made up of unwritten customs, traditions and practices that evolved and were perfected over hundreds of years. They learned through hard trial and experience what worked and what didn’t, and they built their constitution a r o u n d c u s t o m s and conventions that everyone understood and held dear. This is what our Fathers of Confederation wished to retain in for the new countr y of Canada. And this is why despite being a young country, Canada has a heritage that stretches back hundreds of years. The English common law, constitutional principles such as habeas corpus enshrined in Magna C a r t a i n 1 2 1 5 , t h e i n d e p e n d e n c e o f Parliament, freedom o f t h e i n d i v i d u a l , democracy and many other concepts that were established over time are woven into the fabric of our country. We are truly blessed as Canadian to inherit this

proud heritage, and it is our duty to familiarize ourselves with it, to not let it slip from our grasp, and to pass these time-honored values, customs and traditions to our children and grand-children.

1867 was a significant moment in our nation’s history, and in the years to come, Canada would field 650,000 men out of a population of only 8 million at the time, to fight in World War 1. Canada answered the call again in 1939, when victory was far from certain, and fielded over a million men and women, building the third largest navy and the fourth largest air force in the world by the end of World War II, in the fight to secure our freedom. Canada didn’t join these fights because victory was assured, they fought because it was the right

thing to do. Our freedom mattered. Our values mattered. Our history mattered. It still does.

This Canada Day, I encourage you to take a moment to give thanks for all the hard-working men and women who built this country, and reflect on what you can do to pass their torch to the next generation. This Canada Day is also an opportunity to re-commit ourselves to achieving meaningful re c o n c i l iat i o n w i t h Indigenous peoples, and working together to foster a spirit of mutual respect, understanding, peace and love for one another.

Serving as your MLA is an honour and a privilege. Please share your comments and concerns by contacting my office at 204-324-8957 or [email protected]. reh-fit.com/programs/ reh-fit-at-home/ The Municipality of Emerson-Franklin Recreation & Wellness D e p a r t m e n t w i l l b e o f f e r i n g F r e e V i r t u a l C o u r s e s & Entertainment. Stay up to date on what they are offering by checking o u t t h e Mu n i c i p a l website at http://www. emersonfranklin.com and follow them on Facebook : https :// www.facebook.com/ redriverrec.

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Javon Antoine Geoff Claringbould Autumn Dokken Jasmine French Mason French Rachonne Henry

Oscar Heppner Danae Laroque Kierra Mousseau Monique Nadon Aurora Paquette

Julia Spence

Meagan Pearson

Ainsleigh Thiessen Reann Thiessen Rease Wachna

Roseau Valley School

Reeve Dave Carlson, Council and

the Staff of the Municipality of

Emerson- Franklin congratulate

all the graduates of 2021 on

successfully completing a very

challenging year

Antoine, Javon Evan- Goring Award, Athlete of the

Year

Claringbould, Geoff Barry- GJ Chemical Award,

Tractor People Business Award, Runnin’ Red Award, RVS Staff Award, Vocational 40S

Dokken, Autumn Summer- Ecumenical Award French, Jasmine Abegail Eva- Ginew Wellness

Centre Award, George Vaughan Forsyth Memorial Award, Essential Math 40S, Global Issues 40S

French, Mason Patrick James- Schultz Award

Henry, Rachonne Mickelle- Schultz Award, Athlete of the Year Award

Heppner, Oscar Henry James- Schultz Award, Food

& Nutrition 40S

Laroque, Danae Belle- Schultz Award, Ecumenical

Award, Law 40S, Music Award 40S

Mousseau, Kierra Faith- Schultz Award

Nadon, Monique Simone- Tractor People Trades

Award

Pearson, Meagan Katherine- Access Credit Union

2021 Roseau Valley

School Graduate Awards

Emerson Branch Award, RVS Student Council Award, Current Issues in FNMI Studes 40S

Spence, Julia Michelle- Josh Guenter MLA

Leadership Award, Roseau School Award, RVS Student Council Award, RVS Music Award, RVS Athlete of the Year, Garnet Kyle Scholarship, English Trans. 40S, Physics 40S, Chemistry 40S, Biology 40S, Pre-Calc 40S, Applied Math 40S, French 40S

Thiessen, Ainsleigh Elizabeth- Municipality of

Emerson Franklin Award, RVS Yearbook Award, Ecumenical Award, RVS Fine Arts Award

Thiessen, Reann Sierra- Access Credit Union D.C.

Branch Award, Ecumenical Award, RVS Student Council Award, Calderwood’s Country Store, Inc. Award, RVS Fine Arts Award, RVS Drama Award, English Comprehension 40S, Art 40S, Pre-Cal 40S, Physics 40S, Applied 40S

Wachna, Rease William Arthur- Accounting 40S

The Southeast Journal

Congratulates the

Graduates of 2021.

Despite the added

challenges of the last

two years, you did it!

All the best to you in

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Rosenort School

Abby Dueck Jonah Dueck Gerhard Fehr Tyson Ginter Ashton Groening Titus Heide

Jelena Hiebert Maddie Karlowsky Jasmine Klassen Noah Klassen Ava Kroeker Ethan Loewen

Matthew Loewen Eddy Martens

Kennedi Zelisko Albert Zacharias Hunter Wilson Caitlin Wiens Eyob Siemens Sheena Sawatzky Jack Salfi Anastasiya Palkhouskaya Oscar Murray

Congratulations

Graduates from the

Reeve, Council and

staff of the Rural

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204.324.8957

Graduates!

Congratulations

CONGRATULATIONS

to the Graduates of2021

Although these may be challenging

times� as graduates you will succeed

and have much to look forward to.

All the best.

Blaine Pedersen

MLA for Midland

204-7 45-2203

[email protected]

by Lorraine Loewen

Riverside Rosenort News

This has been an exciting week for many of us. 23 graduates f r o m t h e R o s e n o r t school accepted their diplomas in an outdoor c e r e m o n y . I t w a s lovely, with a beautiful setting on Wednesday evening. This proved to be an important night for the principal Jerry Wa l d n e r, w h o gav e t h e a n n o u n c e m e n t of this being his last time to be handing out the diplomas. It was special to have Jerry pass the baton onto Arlin Scharfenberg who gave an opening address. Abby Dueck was the valedictorian, giving good advice to all. The covid restrictions were well covered with only parents being allowed on the yard to watch the ceremony. Later that evening the public was treated to a grad parade escorted by the Rosenort Fire Trucks. To the delight of the younger kids, the grads treated them to scads of flying candy. The flat decks were covered with flowers and balloons, fancy cars with happy grads took their place in the parade as well. Spectators along the way enjoyed the fun time sitting beside the road waving and cheering for

them. It was a memorable evening to have had it all happen when during the school year sometimes things did not look good in regard to Covid. Thank you so much for all the extra work. I must mention that the teachers held a farewell for both Mr. Waldner and Alvina Friesen who has also resigned. Another exciting occasion taking place was the graduation of the kindergarten class, and how thrilling to have Mrs. Twyla Bartel hand out the diplomas and have the youngsters wear their grad hats. All happening outdoors as well.

We e n j o y e d a drive thru grad party held for Logan Wiebe in La Salle on Tuesday evening. At least 20 cars drove by stopping just long enough to receive delicious snacks handed out in a basket, as well as waving to Logan, who is the daughter of Michelle & Craig and granddaughter to Gladys Thiessen of Rosenort. T h e m a n i c u r e d lawn and a beautiful w h i t e d e c o r a t e d t e nt l o o ke d l ove l y . Logan is concentrating o n s w i m m i n g a n d graduated from the Linden Christian school in Wpg.

Happy anniversary wishes go out to Wes & Alvina Friesen on their 45th , also Levi & Judy Friesen, as well as Marv & Myrtle Janzen and Stan & Val Dueck.

It was very special for us to be able to eat inside a restaurant on Sunday, we were so grateful to hear that the restrictions have been moved to code orange. We also enjoyed a worship service on Sunday morning with Jake Froese of Wpg coming to speak to us.

H a p p y

birthday wishes go out to Helen Klassen who celebrated her 85th on Thursday with friends driving by to wave. On Wednesday morning friends from the Cove

Part of the Grad Parade

(where she lives) stopped by in small groups for cake, so she really had 2 days of partying.

On Sunday Morning the Rosenort Fellowship honored Angela & Rolf Kruse with farewell gifts and many cards thanking them for their last 10 months of stepping in as interim pastoral couple until the newly hired pastor will begin in July. The community is so thankful to hear that Brian & Evelyn Watt were safely found near Roseau after being gone from their home in Morris for an extended period of time. Special thanks to the Hutterite colony Heart Team as well as many others out there looking.

We are pleasantly surprised and excited to have a lovely fire pit set up at our Riverside Park. Volunteers got the job done in record time.

Holidays have begun. Deb & Garry Kroeker and family travelled up to Thompson for a few days enjoying the northern part of our province. They stopped to view Pisew Falls, Manitoba’s largest waterfall, as well as many other points of interest. The youngsters were

excited to see a bear at one of the campgrounds as well as a huge turtle. It was special to travel by Motorhome for a first time and nice to have their beds in the same place each night.

That is about it for this

week. Enjoy Canada day! We are thankful that the fireworks are still going ahead. The garden is looking so good after the timely inch of rain. Take care and enjoy the lovely days of summer.

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Ding! A customer rings the bell at the front counter of the restaurant in Can Am Corner. They are excited to try the locally grown bison burger with Caesar salad, croutons and turkey bacon. Your last stop before the CAD/ US border on Hwy 59 at the intersection of Hwy 201 ... this is not your ordinary gas station!

Erich Janzen is the owner/operator of Can Am Corner. One of seven siblings, he has been operating the gas station since December 2018. The family has grown

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extensively since their move from Germany i n 2 0 0 2 . W i t h a n interest in country life and farming nurtured over generations, they are now happy to call southeastern Manitoba their home.

Wa l e r i Ja n z e n i s the head cook in the kitchen, and on any given day you might see their mother, as well as nieces, nephews, and community members working together to establish the family friendly atmosphere that permeates Can Am Corner.

The restaurant boasts

a menu of Canadian, German, and Russian cuisine. From delicious coffee to full-fledged meals, all products are local, organic and homemade whenever possible. Bison burger from across the road, sausage specially crafted a few miles away, and seasonal fruits and veggies are all grown in the soil we tread right here in southern Manitoba!

The gas station is uniquely stocked with products ranging from snack to bulk, serving your needs whether you are passing through or shopping big. Organic snacks line the shelves, making it easy for every health-conscious mama to find something for their kids! Bulk foods such as flour and sugar are available too, not t o m e n t i o n f r o z e n pickerel. There are many amazing local vendors hosted here if you want to buy gifts for a loved one or treat yourself. Local brands such as Creekside Dairy, Stoney Brook Creamery, Prairie Shore Botanicals, Herbal Connection and Bear Naked Wonders offer an

array of products to suit every need.

And let’s not forget that Can Am Corner hosts a growing farmers’ market in their huge lot every 3rd Wednesday of the month. It brings together old and young for an experience you rarely find. Vegetables, organic meats, baked goods, local honey, preserves such a jam and hotsauce, handcrafted textiles and decorative wood products, health products and quality bedding ... there isn’t much you won’t find here.

Can Am Corner ’s motto has always been “home-made and locally derived”. It is not only best for people’s physical and emotional health, but they also believe it encourages a healthy togetherness for the w h o l e c o m m u n i t y . This has been the long-d e s i r e long-d g o a l s i n c e first acquir ing this business. Even through the pandemic, Can Am Corner has been

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Music Theory and Practical Award: Abby Dueck

Language Arts Award: Abby Dueck

Social Studies Award: Ava Kroeker

Valedictorian Award: Abby Dueck Post Secondary Institutions

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Math/Science Award (Rosenort Credit Union): Abby Dueck

Business Education Award (Trouw Nutrition):

Matthew Loewen

Mathematics Award (Novid): Abby Dueck

Career Skills Award (Westfield): Oscar Murray

Life/Work Award (Rona): Albert Zacharias

R.M. of Morris Bursary: Jack Salfi

Citizenship Award (Rosenort Co-op): Eyob Siemens

Continuing Education Bursary (Winkler-Lowe Farm Co-op): Abby Dueck

Rosenort Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Jack Salfi

Rosenort Chamber of Commerce Most Improved Award: Oscar Murray

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Hon. Candice Bergen Leadership Award: Ava Kroeker

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D o y o u h av e a n inner critic that works overtime? An inner critic is that little voice in your head that tells you that you have not accomplished enough, are not good enough, and will never be all that you want to be.

It may tell you that you are too fat, too thin, too tall, too short, too poor, too materialistic, and the list goes on. An inner critic can be like a radio or television left on that is always going in the background. Sometimes this critical voice has been there for so long, that you have come to believe its negative propaganda.

A s w e r e a c h adulthood, the inner critic can grow into the

Disabling Your

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saboteur. Not only are we down on ourselves, but we have such little belief in ourselves that we will not even try the things that might give us a better sense of ourselves. Trying to move forward with an inner critic in the background is like trying to run in quicksand. Not only does one not get a n y w h e r e , b u t w e find ourselves being m i r e d d e e p e r a n d d e e p e r i n ou r ow n n e g a t i v e v i e w o f ourselves.

Ironically, the critic can be just as dominant in highly successful people as in those who have achieved little success. Clearly, it does not have much to do with reality. Many highly successful individuals

s u f f e r f r o m t h e “impostor syndrome”. Despite having proven themselves many times over, they fear that one day everyone will see that they really know nothing. They may not maximize their potential, for fear that the next upward step will reveal to all the world that they have been “faking” it all along.

Clearly, that critical inner voice can wreck havoc with our lives, both personally and in our work life. If it continues to spin out of control, an individual may begin to suffer from depression and/or anxiety.

What can we do about this? Think of the critical voice as an old program that is running, and that

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Last week, I prepared you for the experience I had at Toronto’s airport after returning to Canada from a work trip.

I expected to be fined for refusing the government-sanctioned “quarantine hotel” but I wasn’t prepared for the treatment I endured.

Everything seemed normal when I deplaned a n d a r r i v e d i n t h e customs area. I waited in line and provided the officer my documents. She asked for my hotel confirmation and I said I didn’t have one. A dot sticker was put on my passport and I was sent on my way.

The sticker attracted the attention of staff on the other side of the counters and I was directed into a dark, w i n d o w l e s s r o o m where police officers mingled and agents b o o k e d p a s s e n g e r s into quarantine hotels. There were two people causing a ruckus after refusing hotel lock-up. Police were called over to speak to one man. He was taken aside and I never saw him again.

When it was my turn, I said I’d take the fine and be on my way. That’s when the agent’s attitude changed.

“So, you feel that

flying to Winnipeg is safer than going to a quarantine hotel? Did you know that over 5,000 people have been in the hotels and the majority haven’t got sick? You know that the fine will be over $6,000 today and potentially $6,000 per day for three days? And if you plan to fight it with a lawyer, you will both have to fly to Toronto because that’s where the court is, and you’ll have to pay for hotel and legal fees. You’re aware this one ticket will cost you over $40,000? That’s stupid. And the airline won’t let you fly because your passport is marked. What are you going to do for three days? Stay at the airport? Sleep on the street? So, when you get home, what are you going to do for food? Do you have fresh food at

home? You know you can’t leave your house for 14 days, right? They’ll be checking so you better answer the door if they’re knocking.”

I always responded w ith either, “ Yes, I understand” or “Can I have my ticket please?” S h e c o n t i n u e d t o berate me in between w h i s p e r i n g t o h e r colleagues or playing on her phone. When I asked if it would take much longer, she snapped back, “This is a process, sir. It’s going to take some time.”

After I got my ticket, I went for airport COVID testing. More waiting in lineups that weren’t physically distanced. They failed to enforce that rule on federal grounds. I was handed a tablet to register but it wasn’t wiped down after

the previous passenger used it.

In the end, the scare tactics didn’t w ork because the airline had no issue rebooking me, security didn’t stop me and I flew to Winnipeg the same day.

I was emotionally exhausted. I zoned out several times. I was stunned. It was shocking.

It was unlike anything I’d ever experienced before. I said it last week and I repeat it today: I’m ashamed of my country and I’m ashamed to be Canadian. On a related note: Happy Canada Day.

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From the Town

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Trey Campbell - Academic First (Family Studies 40S) Madison Cote - Academic Firsts (Biology 40S,

ELA Comp 40S, Access Credit Union Scholarship, MLA Bursary for Excellence, Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship

Alexandria (Lexi) Dingle - U of M Guertin

Scholarship, Portage-Lisgar Conservative Electoral District - Candace Bergen Leadership Award.

Jayda Doell - Governor General Award, Academic

Firsts (Applied Math 40S, Chemistry 40S, Geography 40S, Global Issues 40S) Red River Valley Teachers Association Scholarship, Miller Environmental Scholarship, Queen Elizabeth II Academic Entrance Scholarship.

Chloe Edel - Morris School Liberal Arts Award,

Providence College Student Leadership Scholarship, Province College Entrance Scholarship

Holly Edel - Morris Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bursary,

Red River Valley Teachers Association Scholarship

Hunter Edel - Dual Diploma (Academic/Vocational),

Morris School Graduate Awards

Academic First (Art 40S), Morris Technical Training Scholarship.

Karly Edel - Co-Valedictorian, MHSAAA ‘A/AA’

Scholar Athlete of the Year, Academic Firsts (ELA Lit Focus 40S, ELA Comp Focus 40S, Global Issues 40S), Morris School Athlete Award, Morris School Co-Curricular Award, MLA Bursary for Excellence in Writing, Morris Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, U of M Chown Centennial Scholarship, Queen Elizabeth II Academic Entrance Scholarship

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Jordan Huska - Dual Diploma (Academic/

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Molli Johnston - Academic Firsts (Family Studies 40S,

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Darius Joof - Partners in Education Scholarship

Chloe Landry - RRTVA Scholarship, Guertin

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Regular June Council meeting June 16, 2021 Present:Reeve Paul Gilmore, Councillor Emile Remillard, Louis Duval, Jean Barnabe, Harold Janzen, Paul Sabourin, C.A.O. Jolene Bird, ACAO Katherine Roy

Reeve Paul Gilmore called the meeting to order at 8:00am.

21 106 BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda for the meeting of June 16, 2021 is hereby adopted as amended by Council. CARRIED

21 107 BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the last regular meeting of May 19, 2021 be adopted as presented to Council. CARRIED

21 108he special meeting of May 27, 2021 be adopted as presented to Council. CARRIED

21 109BE IT RESOLVED that the report of the Finance Committee be and hereby adopted as listed and that the bills be paid by the CAO as follows: Cheque No: 20210601 to Cheque No: 20210692, Totaling: $339,007.57 CARRIED

21 110 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council adopts the May 31, 2021 Financial Statement as presented. CARRIED

21 111BE IT RESOLVED that Councils adopts the Public Works Manager's Report of June 16, 2021 as presented. CARRIED

21 112 WHEREAS concerns have been received regarding the use of engine retarder brakes being used in communities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Montcalm request Manitoba Infrastructure place signage on provincial roadways in the communities of St. Jean Baptiste, Letellier and St. Joseph stating engine retarder brakes are not permitted. CARRIED

21 113 WHEREAS the hauling contract RFP for the Montcalm Waste Disposal Grounds & Transfer Station was issued with a closing date of June 14, 2021; AND WHEREAS there were 2 RPF submissions received by the deadline; AND WHEREAS THE project will be awarded to the lowest RFP who fulfills all the criteria outlined in the package; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Montcalm Council award the Hauling Contract for the Montcalm Waste Disposal Grounds & Transfer Station to Simpson's Transfer & Feed Ltd. for a five year term beginning in September 2021 as per the proposal submitted; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Montcalm Council authorize CAO Jolene Bird to sign the necessary contract documents required for the 5 year contract term. CARRIED

21 114 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Montcalm appoint Denise Seward to be the Ratepayer representative for Sub-district 5 of the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District for the 2020-2021 term. CARRIED

21 115 WHEREAS the southern boundary of Lot 1, Plan 55381 in Montcalm Bay in St Jean Baptiste is partially within the municipal drainage infrastructure on 2nd Ave SW and the Provincial Dyke; AND WHEREAS Keystone Surveys has accepted to prepare an appropriate Plan of Works at no cost to the Municipality except for the registration

fee of $147; AND WHEREAS it is in the Public interest to obtain the lands within the municipal infrastructure;THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the following:

1. CAO is authorized to negotiate a settlement with the current registered owner of lot 1.

2. CAO is instructed to prepare the appropriate bylaw or resolution for the Plan of Works under the Expropriation Act.

3. That under the Supervision and direction of the CAO, Yves Sabourin is authorized to:

A) to proceed in obtaining the appropriate plan of works from Keystone Surveys.

B) to discuss any legal requirements with Municipal Solicitor and have Solicitor proceed in registering the Plan of works with Land Titles Office.

C) to assist the CAO in any other matters pertaining to this file.

D) any out of pocket expenses such mileage or other expenses shall be paid by the Municipality.

CARRIED

21 116 WHEREAS the LUD of St. Jean Baptiste Committee is undertaking a trail installation project at the pond on the north side of St. Jean; AND WHEREAS the pond is located on Municipal property outside of the LUD boundaries; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the RM of Montcalm support and approve the trail project on the north pond being undertaken by the LUD Committee; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the RM provide a letter of support to the LUD Committee for the trail project to be included with grant applications. CARRIED

21 117 BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the RM of Montcalm approve application for subdivision number 4151-21-8097 for Ian and Lynn Forrester, owners of Roll # 16900.000, to subdivide 24 acres from the present holdings of 180.41 acres, leaving a residual land of 156.41 acres. CARRIED

21 118 WHEREAS the Annual Performance Plan outlining the priorities of the Morris/Emerson RCMP Detachment has been received for review by council; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council acknowledge and approve of the 2021-2022 Annual Performance plan for the Morris/Emerson RCMP detachment as presented. CARRIED

21 119 BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the RM of Montcalm moved into committee of the whole in camera to discuss personnel matters. CARRIED 21 120 BE IT RESOLVED that the committee of the whole come out of camera and return to regular council meeting. CARRIED

21 121 BE IT RESOLVED that Council adopts the CAO's report of June 19, 2021 as presented. CARRIED 21 122 BE IT RESOLVED that the Montcalm Council authorizes and confirms all instructions and/or directions to Administration, and matters received as information; BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that this meeting is adjourned, and the next regular meeting of Council be held on July 21, 2021 at 8:00am. Adjourned: 2:51pm. CARRIED

RM of Montcalm Minutes

These minutes have been edited. Full version is

available at RM of Montcalm Office in Letellier

and on the RM of Montcalm Website Editor

That said, I have never been a proponent of “my country, right or wrong”. All levels of government and individuals must be held to account when required. The ongoing saga of the residential schools has resulted in calls to “Cancel Canada Day”. I don’t agree with cancelling Canada Day, there is much to celebrate in this country, but there are also some things in our past and present that are dark and horrendous.

C a n a d a a n d Canadians have not been kind to minorities, e s p e c i a l l y v i s i b l e minorities. Asians were subjected to a head tax and strict immigration quotas in the past. Black, Asian, people from the middle east and India are often subjected to treatment that is discriminatory, sometimes at the hands of government workers and others charged with providing services to these very groups. But no minority has suffered more than the indigenous people of this country.

T h e d i s c o v e r y o f u p w a rd o f 1 0 0 0 unmarked graves at two of Canada’s residential school properties has brought this into focus for many Canadians. A s m o r e f o r m e r r e s i d e n t i a l s c h o o l sites are investigated this number is certain to rise, likely into the thousands. The schools

were ran by Churches, most of them by the Roman Catholic Church. While the church was responsible for the day to day operation of the schools and much of the abuse that took place there, the policy was the government of Canada’s.

T h e R e s i d e n t i a l School program was only one tool in the government campaign against our First Nation citizens. The entire Indian Act was designed to force the indigenous people of Canada into the majorities’ Christian religion and economy.

A s a p a re nt a n d grandparent, I can’t imagine the trauma i nv o l v e d w h e n t h e government came to remove the children from their families and send them to institutions far away from home. Imagine for a minute that they were your children. This was a policy designed to break the spirit of the indigenous people, those taken away and those left behind. This policy lasted for a century, and it is shameful that for the most part it was ignored by the majority of Canadians.

F i n d i n g t h e unmarked graves and mourning the little ones who died in those schools away from their families and loved ones

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