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February 2013
More Than Just News!
Dawson Trail Dispatch
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February 2013
More Than Just News!
Dawson Trail Dispatch
Ile des Chênes Climber Ready for Everest By Marianne Curtis While most people head to a warmer climate during the Christmas holidays, an Ile des Chênes man headed to Antarctica where he successfully challenged Vinson Massif, one of the world’s highest mountains. Now Dean Carriere is focused on a new challenge, climbing Mount Everest and he’s heading there in March. A self-employed construction worker from Ile des Chênes, Carriere has spent the last three years preparing and challenging six of the highest mountains in the world. To date he has peaked Aconcagua, South America (6,935 meters); Denali, Alaska (6,194 meters); Kilimanjaro, Africa (5,895 meters); Carstensz Pyramid, Indonesia (4,884 meters), Elbrus, Russia (5,642 meters) and most recently Vinson Massif, Antarctica (4,894 meters.) “At mountain one (Aconcaqua) I did not think I would be at mountain seven but here I am,” Carriere said. Now Carriere has set his sights on the world’s highest mountain, Everest in Nepal. The regal mountain stands at 8,850 meters high and it will take two months to climb. The actual climb takes less time but several days must be spent in base camps so the human body can adjust to the altitude. “I will be putting my body through things it has never been put through. There is a dead-zone at 8,000 meters. Your body actually starts dying so the window to climb is small,” Carriere explains. “But I am confident and prepared. My goal is to summit the mountain.” He plans to make the climb using oxygen, which minimizes the damage to his body. Once Carriere completes his climb he will become a member of a unique group of about 350 climbers around the world that have successfully climbed all seven of the world’s highest mountains. He will also become one of the less than 20 climbers from Manitoba to complete the same feat.
After climbing the world’s highest mountains you would think that Carriere would become bored returning to construction. However, he already has plans for his next challenge. “I would like to cross country ski across Antarctica,” he added. The adventure he seeks consists of a 50day cross-country trek over pristine white snow that is rarely seen in populated areas. “Everything is so contained there. What comes with you, leaves with you. It is very important to keep it a clean environment.” Carriere has little over a month to prepare for the climb of his life. During this time, he hopes to gain attention and entice some sponsors. “My desire to complete the Seven Summits is evident. Funding to reach my goals is essential, helping me to move one step closer to every summit,” he added. “I am hopeful that someone likes the idea of me taking their flag or logo to the top of Everest and then using that as a promotion.” Anyone wanting to be part of this exciting adventure can check out Ile des Chênes resident Dean Carriere at the peak of Vinson Massif in Antarctica. Dean’s progress and plan at deancarriere.com.
Five Face Charges after New Bothwell Home Invasion By Marianne Curtis Five men are facing a number of charges after a frightening home invasion earlier in January that saw a female and her six-year-old child held at gunpoint while their home was robbed. Twenty-year-old Colin BernardinHebert of Blumenort, 19-year-old Cameron Dean Dueck of Steinbach; 19year-old Johnathon Joseph Day of Steinbach and 19-year-old Zachary Sean
Carver of Winnipeg along with a fifth 22-year-old man from Blumenort have all been charged with a number of weapons related offences after the midJanuary incident. On January 13, Steinbach RCMP responded to a home invasion near New Bothwell involving firearms. An investigation revealed that three or four unknown males wearing black balaclavas and carrying guns forced themselves into a camper in New Bothwell. The camper was occupied by a female and her sixyear-old child. Police said the suspects entered the trailer and discharged pepper spray while pointing firearms at the female and forcing her into a back room. While one suspect kept the woman at gunpoint, the other three suspects stole a variety of electric equipment from the residents. The female received medical attention for the pepper spray but was otherwise uninjured. Due to the nature of the crime,
Winnipeg RCMP Forensic Identification Section attended to assist the investigation. Two days later on January 17, the Emergency Response team surrounded a residence in Blumenort and soon afterwards two suspects were apprehended. Bernardin-Hebert was arrested and charged with 21 charges including Unlawful Confinement, Robbery with a Firearm, Extortion with Firearm, Possess Property Obtained by Crime, Break, Enter and Commit Theft, Wear a Disguise and numerous weapons charges. A second adult male was also picked up in the raid. He faces a charge of Possessing Property Obtained by Crime. Numerous items believed to have been stolen during the home invasion were recovered. The next day three more males were arrested and charged in relation to the incident. Dueck and Carver both face 23 charges
including Unlawful Confinement, Robbery with a Firearm; Extortion with Firearm, Assault with a Weapon x 2, Mischief, Possess Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose x 5, Possess Firearm Unauthorized, Possess Prohibit Weapon x 3, Point Firearm x 2, Break, Enter and Commit Theft, Use Firearm in Commission of Offence and Wearing a disguise. Day faces eight charges for his role in the incident including a number of restricted weapons charges including Possess Restricted Weapon, Possess Prohibited Weapon, Unsecured Handgun, Unsecured Shotgun, Possess Weapon Dangerous Purpose and Possess Handgun Dangerous Purpose. Steinbach RCMP located and seized weapons, including a handgun, a shotgun and a machete directly related to this investigation. All five suspects will make separate court appearances in February.