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More Than Just News!
July 2014
Public Marking a Century Invited to in Caliento Attend
Dawson Trail Dispatch
Police Search for Adult Male Who Approached Kids On June 20, St-Pierre-Jolys RCMP received a report of a man in a vehicle approaching two male youths while they were riding their bikes Ile-des-Chênes. The boys were able to get safely to their home and report the incident to a parent. The male driver is described as a Caucasian male in his forties. He has a medium to heavy build with brown eyes, freckles and grey hair that is balding on top. At the time, the driver was also reported to have a long, grey beard. The vehicle is described as a newer model blue Chevrolet pickup truck with a silver grill and silver running boards. RCMP are asking anyone with information to contact the detachment at 204-433-7908 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
Sketch of male sought by RCMP who approached children in Ile des Chenes.
Province Promises French Trades Programming By Marianne Curtis Volunteers Diane Horobec, Olga Bodnarchuk, Stella Wilson, Tom Shuwera, David Maxymovich and Gerald Chavanne worked hard preparing the grounds for the anniversary event that marks 100 years for the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Caliento.
On July 6, the community of Caliento will celebrate their 100th anniversary of the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. A special high mass service will begin at 10 am led by His Grace, Lawrence Huculak, Metropolitan of Winnipeg along with fellow clergy, Sister Daria Sportak and other members of the Sisterhood. An old fashion procession from the original church gates will commence before the service. To mark the occasion a memorial Cairn will be unveiled and blessed, graveside services and dinner to follow. There is no charge to attend the mass, but tickets are required for the traditional Ukrainian meal that will follow the service. Dinner will be held at the church grounds in a large tent rain or shine. Tickets are available at various locations in Vita and cost $20, children 6-12 are $6 and less than 6 years of age are free. For more information on the event contact Diane at 204-425-3256.
Sod Turned on New Downtown Splash Park
On June 23, the City of Steinbach began construction of a new splash park next to Jake Epp Library.
By Marianne Curtis Steinbach and area residents with small children can expect to have access to a brand new splash park by mid-August. On June 23, the sod was turned to officially start the construction of the new splash park, located right next door to Jake Epp Library near downtown Steinbach. “We are excited to move ahead with this project,” stated Steinbach Mayor Chris Goertzen. “It is all part of making our downtown stronger and makes it a place for people to meet with family and friends.” Located in the E.A. Friesen Park, on Elmdale Drive, the splash park is being built by Questic Contractors, the same company that installed the splash facility at the Aquatic Centre. Goertzen noted that the council chose to go with the same contractor for maintenance reasons. “We’ve had a good experience with the existing facility and our staff is already familiar with the equipment,” Goertzen confirmed. While the two parks will be similar, the new splash park will be larger and contain more sprays. The City of Steinbach expects that the project will cost about $300,000 and is expected to be open in August. Admission to the new splash park will be free of charge.
On June 16, Premier Greg Selinger made the announcement that the province is supporting students in the Division scolaire francomanitobaine (DSFM) through a shared vision that will offer more skills training and trades opportunities in French for students. Currently, most DSFM students interested in taking Technology Education Program courses have to travel to English centres or schools. To help students, the DSFM has developed a new strategic plan to expand programming and expand opportunities for students by broadening courses available. The province has since committed to work with the division on this important initiative, the premier said
in a recent visit to the l’École/Collège régional Gabrielle-Roy in Ile-desChênes. “Training young people for the well-paying jobs of tomorrow is an investment in Manitoba’s future,” said Selinger. “That’s why we’re helping to connect students like the ones here at Gabrielle-Roy with practical skills closer to home, which can lead to exciting career opportunities in our growing economy.” The province is supporting the DSFM’s strategic plan to offer skills training and trades courses in French for its students by supporting the partnership the DSFM has launched to add new French courses in collaboration with the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology. The province will also provide $23,000 for the development and
implementation of skills and trades programming for grades 7 to 12 and in the development of new courses and programming in French including Fundamentals of Carpentry and Introduction to Heavy Industry. Funding is also being provided for two one-week camps showcasing technical and trade options to 24 Francophone students from grades 7 and 8 through Apprenticeship Manitoba’s Building Tomorrow summer co-op program. During the event the Premier also announced that the school will receive $20,000 as part of the Skill Build Equipment program to purchase a laser cutter-engraver that will benefit students at l’École/ Collège régional Gabrielle-Roy.