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Guests of Wasagaming experienced the benefits of outdoor yoga this summer, with classes in the business section offering a reset for all ability levels. Under a canopy of trees or the open sky, the practice of breath, stretch, and flow is a recreational activity designed for all skill levels. Yoga is an ancient practice that aims to improve physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual growth.

P a rks Ca n a da sa ys tha tthe decision to reverse Clea r La ke boa t ba n w a s p rom p ted by a lega l threa t

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A legal threat convinced Parks Canada that its promise to reintroduce motorized boats on Clear Lake this season would not be viable, a Parks Canada spokesperson told a

crowd of about 600 people at a town hall on July 29 in Wasagaming.

Andrew Campbell, senior vicepresident of operations for Parks Canada, told the crowd that the agency found out with a two-week window before the May long weekend that it was going to face a judi-

cial review for the planned “oneboat, one-lake” policy on the lake.

The review would have caused the plan to be paused, he said, and so there would have been no boats on the lake “either way,” whether Parks Canada instituted a ban or the judicial review was filed.

“We made decisions based on, would the one-boat, one-lake (policy) be able to survive a judicial review?” he said.

Campbell did not identify the party that made the legal threat.

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that it would ban motorized boats from the lake. It came as a reversal to the agency’s decision in January, when it officially told the public that boats would be allowed on the water again.

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Friday, August 22, 2025

Veh icle th eft costs M a nitoba ns m illions every yea r out for other vehicles parked on the street and reporting anything suspicious.”

July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, which is a good reminder to us all on practices we can put in place to reduce the risk of vehicle theft: •Never leave your vehicle running unattended •Never leave your vehicle keys/fobs unattended, and consider where you keep your keys at home so potential thieves cannot use technology to copy the fob’s signal and create their own key •Park in well-lit areas or a locked/secure garage •When parking your car, always close the windows and lock the doors •Put valuables and packages in the trunk, where they are not visible Vehicle theft costs everyone, and we all need to do what we can to protect our vehicles from being stolen.

Interprovincial m igration on the rise in M anitoba For the first time since 2004, Statistics Canada is reporting that Manitoba experienced a quarterly net gain from interprovincial migration, Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino announced.

“Manitoba is a welcoming province, and more people are choosing to move and stay here because our economy is strong and there are opportunities to build a good life,” said Marcelino. “Our province is growing as our government continues to

make life more affordable and create good Manitoba jobs.”

During the first quarter of 2025, 4,352 people moved to Manitoba from another province or territory, more than the 4,246 people who moved out of the province.

The Manitoba government has been focused on attracting more skilled workers, reducing interprovincial trade barriers, and introducing a buy-Canadian policy to strengthen the economy, added the minister.

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Heavy smoke in the air this summer, thanks to the forest fires in the northern part of the province, has left some restaurant owners and patrons frustrated. Great dishes, local drinks, and down home hospitality centralized on an outdoor seating area is not only a city presentation but also one seen in our national park. These patrons were able to enjoy a warm, clear sunny dinner on an outdoor patio within Wasagaming as part of their summer holidays. Getting back to nature in the open air creates a lasting atmosphere while the taste buds are satisfied.

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“With the cost of vehicles and repair costs going up, the net cost to Manitobans for stolen vehicles will continue to climb, and the number is very high,” said John Bowering, Vice President & Chief Claims Officer at MPI. “We can all help mitigate those costs by practicing prevention, whether something as simple as ensuring your doors are locked to watching

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THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP Throughoutour life frien ds ca n com e a n d go, but n urturin g those rela tion ship s ha s such a p rofoun d effect

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Looking back on my life so far, I realize more and more just how important friends really are.

When I was younger, making friends felt so easy – it seemed to just happen naturally. We’d meet at school, on sports teams, or through shared hobbies, and before we knew it, we’d be inseparable. But now, at 41, I see that building those same kinds of friendships as an adult can be a little trickier. It feels a bit more complicated, sometimes even a little scary. Yet, despite that, I’ve learned how crucial friendships are for living a happy, rich life, especially as we grow older.

Almost 12 years ago, I moved from Ontario to Manitoba, leaving behind the friends I’d grown up with. It wasn’t easy leaving that familiar world and those close friends behind. I really didn’t realize just how much I’d miss those connections until recently, when I finally decided to go back for a week just to visit. I planned a trip and rented a car, excited to catch up with so many people that I hold close to my heart.

I spent a whole week driving around the area, meeting up with friends I hadn’t seen in ages. The highlight was spending a weekend with my best friend – it felt like we’d just seen each other yesterday. We picked up right where we left off, sharing stories and laughing the way only old friends do. That experience reminded me just how much these relationships matter and how signifi-

cantly they add to our lives.

As we grow older, I think we start to understand that friendships do so much more than just fill our days with fun and conversation. They give us a sense of purpose, a feeling that we belong somewhere.

According to many scientific studies, friends aren’t just nice to have… they can actually make us healthier.

Good friends can lift our spirits, keep us mentally sharp, and even help us live longer.

It’s true – having people to turn to, to laugh with or lean on, can make a world of difference.

Making new friends today isn’t quite as simple as it was when we were kids. When we’re young, friendships often just happen naturally – at school, in sports, or at parties. But as adults, we’re busy with work, family, and all the other things life throws at us, so it takes more effort.

I’ve learned that I need to be more intentional about looking for opportunities to meet people. I try to find what I like to call a “third space” – places outside of work and home where I can bump into others with simi-

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lar interests. Maybe it’s joining a local club, volunteering, or just attending community events. These moments require patience and a little bit of courage, especially when it’s easier to stay home and stick to routines.

It’s been said that it takes about 200 hours of time spent with someone to develop a real friendship. That sounds like a lot, and honestly, fitting that into a busy adult life can be a challenge. But it’s worth the effort because the benefits are incredible.

Friends help keep our minds active, lift our spirits, and even protect us from getting sick. Feeling connected and supported can make us stronger, happier, and healthier overall.

As I get older, I notice that I appreciate quality friendships more than ever. I don’t need a huge circle of acquaintances. Instead, I value a few close friends I can really trust and share things with.

Sometimes, these friendships become like a second family… people who understand me in ways that

even my own relatives might not.

Of course, breaking into new social groups or making connections isn’t always easy. But I believe it’s important to keep trying. Volunteering, joining community groups, attending local events – they can be great ways to meet new people.

Making the first move might feel uncomfortable at first, but over time, those small steps can lead to meaningful friendships. As well, old friendships go through ebbs and flows too, and we must be ready and flexible for an “on again, off again” friendship as we all go through different phases and stages of life.

As I continue on my path for meaningful friendships, what steps am I taking now?

First, I think we should embrace the idea that friendships keep us feeling alive, loved, and purposeful… that there’s definite value in having a friendship at any age.

Especially as we mature, I think we can all agree that living longer is a true and de-

sired bonus to a good friendship!

They may take a little more effort to nurture as we get older, but the rewards are invaluable.

Real friendships require face-to-face interaction, so find a third space, which is simply a space you spend time at regularly other than your home or work. The key is proximity and a shared interest, as these commonalities can help to begin and

grow a new friendship. Patience is essential – building a meaningful friendship does take time.

So, as I keep putting myself out there, I remind myself that the worst thing that can happen is a good story, but hopefully with a new friend. After all, life is too short to wait for a friendship to knock – sometimes you gotta give it a gentle shove instead… there really is power in friendship!

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To kick off this week’s column, I borrow this office funny “The Interview” from the Strathclair & District Review. Hope you enjoy it and others shared collaborated prior to my two week break, as it’s always easier before then after holidays.

I had an important job interview scheduled for 9:00 a.m. sharp. I woke up early, dressed in my best suit, rehearsed my answers, and even printed extra copies of my resume. I was determined to make a great impression.

As I walked into the building, I noticed a man in the lobby wearing jeans and a hoodie, sipping coffee and scrolling through his phone. I gave him a polite nod and headed to the receptionist.

“Good morning,” I said confidently. “I’m here for the 9:00 a.m. interview with Mr.

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She smiled. “Of course.

Please have a seat. He’ll be with you shortly.”

I sat down, trying to look calm while mentally reviewing my strengths and weaknesses.

A few minutes later, the man in the hoodie stood up, walked over, and said, “You must be

Alex. Nice to meet you.”

I blinked. “Yes, that’s me.

Are you… Mr. Thompson?”

He grinned. “Yep. I like to see how candidates treat people when they think no one’s watching.”

I laughed nervously. “Well, I hope I passed.”

He chuckled. “You did fine.

But I have to ask – why did you walk past the sign that says ‘Please check in at the kiosk’ and go straight to the receptionist?”

I turned red. “I… didn’t see it.”

He nodded. “No worries.

Let’s head to my office.”

As we walked, I tried to recover my composure. We sat down, and he glanced at my résumé.

“Impressive background,” he said. “But I do have one question.”

“Sure,” I said, eager to re-

deem myself.

He held up my resume and pointed. “You listed ‘attention to detail’ as a top skill. You spelled it ‘detial.’”

I stared at the paper in horror.

He smiled. “Don’t worry.

Happens to the best of us. But maybe double-check next time.”

I nodded, mortified.

He leaned back. “Let’s start the interview. First question: How do you handle embarrassment?”

My boss phoned me today.

She said, “Is everything okay at the office?”

I said, “It’s all under control. It’s been a very busy day.

I haven’t stopped to take a break all day.”

“Can you do me a favour?” she asked.

I said, “Of course ... what

is it?”

“Can you pick up the pace a little, I’m in the foursome behind you.”

Sam walks into his boss’s office. “Sir, I’ll be straight with you. I know the economy isn’t great, but I have three companies after me, and I would like to respectfully ask for a raise.”

After a few minutes of haggling the boss agrees to a five percent raise, and Sam happily gets up to leave.

“By the way,” asks the boss, “which three companies are after you?”

“The electric company, the water company, and the phone company,” says Sam.

A man went to a job interview. His resume was fantastic, and his qualities made him a perfect fit for the com-

pany. The interviewers were very impressed.

“You’re a strong candidate, and we would like to hire you.

However, there’s this fiveyear gap in your resume.

What were you doing during that time?”

“I went to Yale.”

“Wow, great? You’re hired!

“Yay, I got a yob!”

A man went to apply for a job. After filling out his application, he waited anxiously while the manager read it.

Then the manager said, “We have an opening for people like you.”

“Oh, great,” the man said.

“What is it?”

“The door!”

Until next week… What is the best way to criticize your boss? Very quietly!

Province should give used car b uyers a b reak Let’s go car shopping in Manitoba: The first car is a brand-new Ford Mustang Mach-E that costs more than $55,000 and the second is a used 2008 Toyota Corolla for $8,500.

Which of these cars do you think comes with a $4,000 cheque from the Manitoba government?

It’s not the used Corolla.

That’s right, the Manitoba government has been bankrolling electric vehicle buyers since last year. When someone buys a new EV costing up to $70,000, the government sends them a $4,000 cheque.

Used EV buyers can expect $2,500. The government initially was spending $25 million on the subsidy, but in Budget 2025 the government revved up the spending by

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$14.8 million.

That’s almost $40 million worth of cheques going to Manitobans who can afford EVs. Like a reverse Robin Hood, the government is taking tax dollars from people who can’t afford a new EV and handing it over to wealthier people who can.

All the Corolla buyer gets is a seven percent retail sales tax bill from the provincial government. After the person saved up $8,500 to buy the used Corolla, they will have to fork over about $595 extra to the government.

It doesn’t matter how many times the used vehicle has been bought and sold and

taxed before. Every time a vehicle changes hands in Manitoba, the government sends an RST bill, even if the tax has already been paid multiple times before.

And the sale price is not the only thing the government considers when sending you your tax bill. If the government’s black book value shows the car is worth more than you paid for it, it sends you an RST bill for that amount, instead of the deal you got.

However, if you paid more than the black book value, the government expects an RST cheque for the higher amount. The government doesn’t care if you shopped around to find a deal on your latest car, it expects to get its full cut.

Manitobans who can afford to purchase a brand-new EV don’t need cheques from the government. But Manitobans looking to buy used could definitely use a break on their taxes.

That’s because the majority of EV owners earn more than $100,000 per year, according to government briefing notes. The average Manitoban earns about $60,000.

A quick look at AutoTrader shows more than 200 gas- or diesel-powered vehicles for sale in Manitoba under $10,000. There are less than five used electric vehicles available under that price. However, none of them would even qualify for the government’s subsidy because they are more than four years old.

And even if you could find a used electric car that’s new enough and in your price range, it’s unlikely to fit most Manitobans’ needs. If you work a job that requires carrying stuff in your vehicle or live somewhere without EV chargers, a used Nissan Leaf compact car isn’t going to cut it, regardless of the government subsidy.

The federal government doesn’t even charge GST on vehicles bought through private sales. Alberta doesn’t charge sales tax on any vehicle, because it doesn’t have a provincial sales tax.

Manitobans aren’t usually buying a used Corolla because it’s their dream car, they are buying it because it’s a necessity to get to work or take their kids to school.

It’s already ludicrous to get a tax bill when you purchase any necessity, but it is especially unfair when the tax has already been paid on the vehicle, potentially multiple times.

And it just adds insult to injury that your wealthy neighbour is getting a $4,000 cheque from the government for their luxury EV purchase.

Instead of trying to take as many tax dollars as possible by taxing the same used vehicle multiple times, the government should cancel its multi-million-dollar handout to wealthy EV buyers and axe the sales tax on used vehicles to give buyers a break on their next car purchase.

Gage Haubrich is the Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Taxp ayers score w in in cap ital gains court fight The Canadian Taxpayers Federation won the first round of its legal battle to stop the Canada Revenue Agency from enforcing tax hikes after the Federal Court dismissed the Attorney General’s motion to strike the case.

“This decision is a big win for taxpayers and we’re going to keep fighting to make sure unelected bureaucrats can’t impose unapproved tax hikes,” said Devin Drover, CTF General Counsel. “The court made it clear that our case deserves to be heard, and we’re going to keep fighting to set a precedent that tax hikes cannot happen without approval from elected representatives in Parliament.”

The CTF is representing

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Debbie Vorsteveld, a resident of Mapleton, ON, in challenging the CRA’s attempt to administer a capital gains tax increase that was never passed into law.

The government proposed increasing the capital gains inclusion rate in Budget 2024, but Parliament never enacted the legislation. Despite this, the CRA announced it would enforce the higher tax rate.

In its ruling, the Court rejected the federal government’s arguments that the case should be thrown out as premature or outside the Court’s jurisdiction. The Court found that the “true essence” of the

case is a challenge to the CRA’s implementation of an unlegislated tax change and not an appeal of any future tax assessment.

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Heading into another severe weather season, Manitoba officials are urging residents to take practical steps to prepare for storms, tornadoes, and extreme conditions.

“Be prepared. Know your risks,” – the theme of the 2025 Emergency Preparedness Week, emphasizes understanding local weather hazards and having emergency plans and kits ready – particularly as unseasonably warm temperatures are already setting the stage for early storm activity.

“We are entering the time of year where the risk of severe weather increases significantly across the province,” said Danielle Desjardins, warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada. “Planning ahead – knowing where to seek shelter and having an emergency kit – can make all the difference during a dangerous weather event.

With camping season underway, Desjardins recommends families prepare by identifying safe shelter location at home, work, campsites or recreational areas, and by regularly checking weather forecasts and alerts.

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The low cover of smoke within the region this spring and summer is because of out-of-control wildfires burning up north.

Burn bans have been implemented in a large percentage of the southern portion of Manitoba, due to the extremely dry conditions. Before you light a fire, be sure to check with your local municipality, as disasters and evacuations are stressful, scary and very busy. A little bit of caution will not only assist you and your family, but also the paid and volunteer firefighters.

With natural disasters occurring more and more frequently, a severe fire, a torrential flood or a severe

storm wreaking havoc in an area, causes concern, but at the same time it’s felt a disaster would never happen so close to home, but it can and it does.

When disaster strikes, you and your family often have only minutes to flee and make crucial decisions. Your mind goes into survival mode. Your perception narrows and you execute the essential tasks needed to stay safe, but you don’t have the time and opportunity to think of everything you need to take with you, track it down, pack it and get to safety.

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“A family disaster plan is something people often don’t think of, but it will be a life saver if it’s ever needed,” shared Chad Orr, Municipal Emergency Coordinator for Westman Emergency Group.

“List should include everyone in the family, their work or school addresses, contact numbers, medical conditions, vehicles, etc. Have a copy in all family vehicles and in your essentials bag – that way it’s always there when you need it.”

Manitoba’s Emergency Management Organization and Public Safety Canada have excellent resources on their websites in terms of preparation and planning. A horrible experience can be easier to endure and safer by taking in account the community you call home, and the risks in the vicinity.

from p age 1 mussels all through” the lake next year, he said.

“Once you’re within a lake, the wind current, the wave action, that’ll be the dominant force and that’s essentially going to move it around,” he said. “The driving force is definitely wind and wave action.”

He said boats are a big factor in introducing zebra mussels to a body of water, but not for speeding the spread once they are there.

In fact, he said, it was “probably better” to have boats on Clear Lake. Under a one-boat, one-lake policy, he said, having boats on the lake could work to prevent

boaters from spreading the zebra mussels into other water bodies in the province.

Fairness for Clear Lake hosted the town hall to provide an update on what the organization had done so far with more than $115,000 it has crowdfunded.

Trevor Boquist, a spokesperson for the group, said about $35,000 has been spent on a legal filing asking for a review of Parks Canada’s boat ban, as well as public relations and contracting Lowdon.

Speaking to the crowd, Riding Mountain Conservative MP Dan Mazier reiterated calls to replace Parks Canada leadership in the area, saying the agency had stopped serving the people

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Zebra m ussels w ill sp rea d th rough Clea r La ke desp ite th e boa t ba ns At the time, the agency said the reversal was intended to curb the spread of zebra mussels in the lake.

Campbell said Tuesday that the federal election disrupted consultations, which resumed once the election was over.

“We continued to do our constitutional obligation to consult.”

Also during the town hall, a scientist told the packed crowd that zebra mussels are going to spread through Clear Lake regardless of whether boats are banned from the park.

Fisheries biologist Mark Lowdon, owner of owner of AEE Tech Services Inc., was contracted by the advocacy group Fairness for Clear Lake to study the spread of zebra mussels.

“Ecologically, those mussels are still going to move around the lake with or without boats,” said Lowdon, who has also been hired by Manitoba Hydro to study zebra-mussel spread. “Boats or no boats, my guess is you’re going to see zebra

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but instead had become a “fortress.”

Mazier encouraged everyone to sign a petition to reverse the boat ban and go back to a “one-boat, onelake” policy.

Provincial Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard (Brandon East) said governments and communities “need to be at the table together.”

He emphasized that the boat ban this May caught everyone, including himself, by surprise. He said that was not the way policies should be rolled out.

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On Aug. 7, Elphinstone RCMP received a report of a missing 27-year-old male from Shoal Lake, who was last seen in Keeseekoowenin First Nation. Through their investigation officers learned that Keeseekoowenin First Nation Security had attempted to stop a vehicle, driven by the missing male, in their community on Aug. 6. The vehicle fled, however later that evening, security located the vehicle abandoned near the lagoon in the community. On Aug. 7, the male was located by Sandy Lake Search and Rescue deceased in the water of the lagoon. Foul play is not suspected. The investigation continues.

On Aug. 3, Wasagaming RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at a business on Main Street in Strathclair.

Officers responded immediately and when they arrived on scene, were advised by an employee that a male entered the business, demanded money and threatened them with bear spray. The suspect then fled on foot with cash and alcohol. The employee was not physically injured during

RCMP Briefs Provincial Roundup the incident. Officers were able to obtain a detailed description of the suspect and began patrols but were not able to locate him. Upon further investigation, the suspect was identified, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. The suspect was later brought into the Minnedosa RCMP detachment by a family member and arrested. A 21-year-old male, from Strathclair was charged with the following: Robbery with offensive weapon, Possession of weapon for dangerous purposes, Fail to comply with probation order x2, and Disobeying order of court.

He remains in custody. Yellowhead RCMP continue to investigate.

On Aug. 16, Cross Lake

RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at a residence located in Pimicikamak Cree Nation. Officers were advised that a 13-year-old male had been shot and was transported to the Nursing Station where he was pronounced deceased. The death is being treated as a homicide. A 17-year-old male was arrested on scene and a firearm was seized. RCMP are not searching for additional suspects. Cross Lake RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crimes Services and Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.

On Aug. 14, Pembina Valley RCMP received a report of a collision on Highway 3, near Road 31 West, in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Stanley. Officers responded immediately and observed a vehicle parked on the shoulder of the westbound lane with two bicycles in front of it. Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were attending to the two cyclists.

It was determined that the two cyclists were travelling west on Highway 3 when they were struck from behind by the west bound vehicle. The cyclists, a 78-year-

old male and a 28-year-old female from the R.M. of Stanley, were transported to hospital. The male has minor injuries and was released from hospital shortly after. The female has serious but nonlife-threatening injuries and remains in hospital. The driver, a 35-year-old male also from the R.M. of Stanley, has been charged for Careless driving under the Highway Traffic Act and was served with a Serious offence notice. Pembina Valley RCMP continue to investigate.

On Aug. 14, officers from the Cross Lake RCMP Detachment, who were out on patrol in the community, were flagged down and advised of a single-vehicle rollover that occurred at the corner of Main Road and Halcrow. Officers attended to the scene and located the vehicle with two occupants, a 20-year-old female driver and a 30-year-old male passenger.

The driver was pronounced deceased on scene whereas the passenger was assessed

by EMS and released on scene. Both were wearing seatbelts. Cross Lake RCMP,

with assistance of a Forensic Collision Reconstructionist and the Criminal Collision Investigation Team, continue to investigate.

On Aug. 13, at 3:55 p.m., officers with the Roblin RCMP Detachment responded to a report of a disturbance outside a residence located on Princess Street in Roblin. Subsequent reports received indicated that three individuals were fighting and that they were possibly armed with bats, knives and a gun. Upon arrival, officers were advised that an injured male was seen walking through the community and was armed with a firearm.

Two of the three individuals involved in the altercation were located and spoken to, there were no reported injuries. Immediate patrols in the area led to the suspect being located at an address on Park Street where a 34year-old male was arrested without incident. Officers located and seized a replica firearm which was determined to be an airsoft gun.

The suspect was treated on scene by EMS and released into police custody. RCMP

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CAO Ian Edye joined a full slate of council members at the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson council meeting held on July 9.

Council met with two delegations including Acting Staff Sergeant, Craig Lidster, of the RCMP, who introduced himself, relaying he has been in charge of the Forensics Unit in Dauphin, and is now commander of the Shoal Lake Detachment. He expressed the challenges faced by members working in a large detachment area.

Members of the South Ditch Lake Recreational Coop Board met with council to discuss the proposed subdivision Development Agreement and Encroachment / Permission Agreement. The Board wants to discuss the 30-year time limit on the Local Improvement Plan requirement for road reconstruction and proposes a reduction, or rewording of that clause. They also discussed information sharing in regards to the permission agreement, request for flexibility around the legal expenses, and a request clarification on expenses re-

lated to eight street lights.

Council gave first reading to By-Law No. 103-25, a bylaw to implement reduced speed zones in the Ditch Lake Cottage Area.

Council was in favour to see the Municipality donate $1,000 to sponsor spot dances at the 2025 Rolling River First Nation Pow Wow. Council will request approval of financial support from Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure to repair a section of Provincial Road 262 north of Road 107N, as authorized in the Gravel Road Maintenance Agreement.

The CAO advised council

on a number of matters including drainage issues on Beatty Cottage Road, Transfer Station operations, and meeting with engineering consultants regarding lagoon and other future projects.

Council will next meet on Aug. 13.

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have charged a 34-year-old male of Roblin, with Uttering Threats and several firearm-related offences. He was remanded into custody.

Roblin RCMP continue to investigate.

On Aug. 2, Steinbach RCMP were notified of a possible drowning in the R.M. of Reynolds, at Reynolds Ponds. Officers responded immediately and when they arrived on scene, were advised by bystanders that a male had been swimming, when suddenly he did not resurface. Bystanders had searched for the swimmer but had been unable to locate him. Manitoba RCMP Underwater Recovery Team (URT) was deployed to assist officers with the search. A 70-year-old man from Ontario was later located deceased.

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Minnedosa’s Kathleen Muirhead enjoyed seeing her Team Manitoba women’s rugby sevens squad experience this year’s Canada Summer Games.

It was Muirhead’s second time at the prestigious multi-sport event. She was part of the team’s coaching staff in Niagara in 2022. This year Muirhead helped her team have a strong finish to place ninth in St. John’s, NL. “I really enjoyed how the girls took as much in as they could,” she said. “From competition to trading pins, going to various venues to watch other sports and having time to explore the area, the Games provide a lifetime of memories.”

Team Manitoba opened its time at the Summer Games with a 10-7 victory over Saskatchewan. In the rest of its pool play contests,

it fell to Ontario, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island.

That put the team into the consolation bracket. It shut out Yukon 34-0 and defeated Newfoundland and Labrador, 27-5.

“Our last two wins were very important,” Muirhead said. “We struggled to perform our best when we played Ontario and Quebec so to see the girls bounce back and play some good rugby was amazing and it brought pride back and a belief in themselves and their abilities.”

The women’s sevens rugby teams competed in the first week of the Canada Summer Games, which runs to Aug. 25. The Summer Games has more than 4,000 athletes, coaches and managers in 17 sports. Muirhead feels the experience can help her as a coach.

“Leading up to the Games, I had some great opportunities to better my sevens coaching skills,” she

wrote in an email. “After taking in the three days of rugby, at the Games, I will reflect on our year long road to the Games and how our athletes can be even more prepared to compete. There is always room for improvement (as a coach).”

Muirhead got started in rugby as a player in 1987.

She was introduced to it by a friend of her sister-in-law.

One of the aspects of the sport Muirhead enjoys is the camaraderie.

“Rugby has a lot of camaraderie that I haven’t seen in other sports,” she said in a 2024 article on the Sports Manitoba website. “You build an environment that’s fun, engaging, and challenging.”

Muirhead went from player to coach to give back to the sport. She has led teams to provincial high school championships and gold at the Manitoba Summer Games just last year. In the Sport Manitoba article,

Muirhead said, “I like making practices engaging and challenging. I ask players a

lot of questions to keep their brains engaged.”

Virden-native Robin Wark

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The Portage Padres are the champions of the Santa Clara Baseball League.

The Padres edged the Plumas Pirates 7-6 in the fifth game of the championship series played in Portage la Prairie on Friday, Aug. 15.

The Padres won the series seven points to three, after game three ended up in a tie.

George McNeil of the Minnedosa Mavericks is the most valuable player in the Santa Clara Baseball League.

McNeil, who had been playing in the Brandon

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Alex Klassen of the Austin A’s is the top pitcher for 2025.

He led the league with 45 strikeouts, was second with three complete games and led the league in least number of walks per 7 innings.

Nolan Marriott, also of the A’s, is the league’s rookie of the year after a standout season at the plate and on the mound. He pitched 27 innings and was second in the league for strikeouts. He also belted three home runs and batted .364.

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Treherne: The Times – Eighty golfers hit the links at the Delahunt Golf & Country Club located west of Treherne for a charity tournament in support of Alzheimer Society Manitoba, represented by Emily Kinnaird, a Donor Relations Officer. Noted as the fourth fundraising tournament highlighting the affects Alzheimer’s disease – a brain disorder which eventually leads to difficulty performing even the simplest tasks, and a disease that too many people in area communities are experiencing the difficulties it creates.

Whitewood: Grasslands News – History was alive and well in Whitewood on July 10 when the Whitewood Tourism and Heritage Association Inc. celebrated the 45th anniversary of the local museum.

Moosomin-Montmartre MLA Kevin Weedmark brought greetings on behalf of Premier Scott Moe during which he commended the community on having such an impressive museum that is filled with rich, vibrant, local history, made up of artifacts and stories from the pioneers and dreamers that helped shape southeast Saskatchewan.

Boissevain: The Recorder – Folks in Kenton can identify how popular the Scottish Highland Games, noted as first being held in Canada back in 1863, enrich competition and togetherness. The Highland Games started gaining popularity in Manitoba around 25 years ago thanks to Folklorama, Winnipeg’s annual multicultural festival.

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Neepawa: The Banner & Press – It takes more than volunteers sitting around an organization’s meeting table to enrich a community. Town folk and business merchants enjoying life in Neepawa come together each summer enjoying what the town has to offer.

On July 19, the community’s business section came alive with an eagerness to explore and compete, as the first-ever Amazing Race Neepawa occurred. Belinda Critchlow, coowner of Hid’n Hollow, came up with the idea after talking with other business owners who wanted to promote via a route what each store had to offer. After a few days, it hit her Amazing Race would be the perfect route as each business could design their own challenge. Over 125 contestants battled it out for over $1,000 in prizes.

Dauphin: The Herald – A former Oakburn resident, who has stood tall as the Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival (CNUF) president for 10 years, was beaming with pride and joy thanks to the support magnifying on the southern edge of Dauphin, as the 60th anniversary of the CNUF electrified audiences of all ages.

Kayla Gillis (nee Peech) feels without the countless number of sponsors, the festival definitely wouldn’t be where it’s today. As part of the 60th celebration, the festival honoured all Hospodar and Hospodynias from the previous 59 festivals, along with supporters and volunteers.

Whitewood: Grasslands News – A minor earthquake shook the town of Esterhazy on Aug. 1, startling residents and raising questions about the region’s seismic activity.

Earthquakes Canada confirmed the 3.3-magnitude quake occurred at approximately 7:35 p.m. CST and was centered just half a kilometer beneath the surface. While the agency didn’t officially determine the cause, it has listed the event as likely mining induced.

Baldur/Glenboro: The Gazette – Ken Harpelle purchased his first tractor as a means to support his wife Agnes and family from a farming standpoint. His last 20 were thanks to a passion – a route to expand his vintage Steiger and Versatile collection on his farm north of Cypress River.

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If we take a moment to explore the benefits of horticultural therapy these factors are even enforced more strongly. HT is the use of plants and horticulture or gardening to improve the quality of life socially, physically, mentally and spiritually. I think that is another way to demonstrate what gardening gives back to you, the gardener. Whether your HT is used to improve rehabilitation, to build a vocational option into your life or if you just use it as a social program – it is all beneficial to you personally. In my opinion everyone should garden forever, but it is totally reasonable and acceptable to alter or evolve your garden to meet your current needs, abilities and skill level. Be creative, be brave and get outside to garden!

There are no guarantees in life and gardening is not any guarantee of living a longer life, but the lifestyle factors associated with gardening – going outside, physical activity and eating a healthy plant-based diet just might be the ticket to living a longer, healthier and happier life!

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Many of the world’s centenarians are gardeners. Is gardening the elixir that helps to keep you to live longer – but even more importantly live better?

It is very well known that an outdoor lifestyle that also involves physical activity is linked to a longer life. If you are a gardener, then this is an easy way to accomplish getting outside and doing some low-intensity activity.

Gardeners do live longer and are less stressed, as there are both physical and mental benefits from gardening.

A fairly recent Dutch study took two groups of participants and gave them a fairly stressful activity. After completing this activity one half of the group read indoors while the other half gardened outdoors for a period of thirty minutes. The group that read indoors reported their mood “further deteriorated” while the gardening group showed lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and felt “fully restored”.

In Australia, researchers following men and women in their sixties and found that those participants that gardened had a 36% lower risk of dementia than the nongardening group. Also, elderly people suffering from cognitive issues reported benefits from garden settings and by involvement in horticultural therapy. Sunlight, fresh air and the colours and textures of plants help improve visual and tactile ability.

Okinawa, Japan has the world’s highest ratio of centenarians with a whopping 50 per 100,000 people. Many of these residents maintain small personal gardens well into old age. There is a saying in Okinawa that anyone that grows old healthfully needs an ikagai or reason for living. Gardening gives you a reason to get up and move each and every day. One other factor that is key to this healthy lifestyle is the concept of yuimaru or a high level of social connectedness obtained by bringing their produce to market and sharing your latest creations from the garden as a social activity. This connectivity to other people and to nature itself by living surrounded by lush greenery helps us to live longer and have less chance of developing cancer or respiratory illness.

One other important factor is gardeners often eat better and often develop a more Mediterranean diet that is rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish and olive oil. Vegetables that you grow yourself taste better and are actually healthier than vegetables that are produced commer-

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Roizen H EALT H Y LIVIN G necessary surgery. On top of that, there’s no data showing that the scans prolong longevity – even when cancer is detected.

My recommendation: Get all appropriate cancer screenings (prostate, breast, intestinal, skin, etc.). Have a comprehensive annual check-up. Report any symptoms or problems to your doctor pronto. Adopt a longevity-promoting lifestyle (see “The Great Age Reboot”) and -- if you can handle the potential anxiety – get a scan at age 70 and every five years thereafter, if you think you are good for 10 more years of disabilityfree living.

Q: You say to walk 10,000 steps a day or the equivalent, but I just read that a lot less will do. What’s the real story? – George T., Raleigh, NC A: You’re referring to a recent meta-study that looked at 31 studies and found that compared to walking 2,000 steps per day, walking 7,000 steps daily was associated with: a 47% lower risk of all-cause mortality, a 25% lower risk of cardiovas-

cular disease, a 37% lower risk of cancer mortality, a 14% lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, a 38% lower risk of dementia, a 22% lower risk of depressive symptoms and a 28% lower risk of falls.

That’s a lot of health benefits compared to being sedentary (2,000 steps a day is a very low step count).

And the review, published in Lancet Public Health, also says that increasing your step count from 7,000 to 10,000 a day doesn’t up health benefits very much.

But, the researchers of

this study also say that 10,000 steps a day is a good target for active folks and that their own study should “be interpreted in light of [its] limitations ...” So, back to 10,000 steps or step equivalents a day.

There are other studies that show 10,000 steps a day is substantially better than 7,000 a day, especially at preventing dementia. And I believe your goal should be to reap the rewards of walking 10,000 steps or the equivalent. Have fun with the opportunity to walk for around

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Q: I keep hearing that a full-body MRI screening can spot serious health risks early and help me live longer and healthier. What do you think? – David P., Philadelphia, PA A: Body scans are a wonderful invention -- allowing doctors to see inside your body in ways that were impossible in the early 1970s.

(The first full-body MRI scan was done in 1977. And yes, I was involved in that approval when Diasonics tested it at UCSF.) When you have an indication of internal problems or a family history that puts you at risk for a specific condition, an MRI can let your doctor know that you need to receive treatment.

But using an MRI for a possible discovery of a health problem, without identified symptoms or indications? That may be another story.

One company that offers these potentially diagnostic scans, Prenuvo, presented data on around 1,000 people who they scanned at an American Association for CANCER Research conference. Their MRIs spotted cancer in 2.2% of those folks.

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Classified Advertising Rates Minimum 25 words $7.00, additional words 25¢ (plus GST)

Place your Classified Advertisement by Phone, Fax, Mail or E-mail Extra weeks are one-half original cost • Not responsible for errors in handwritten submissions Ph: 204-759-2644 Ext. 1 Fax: 204-759-2521 E-mail: smpclassified@mymts.net Special rate for Obituaries, Cards of Thanks, In Memoriams Mail: Nesbitt Publishing Ltd., Box 160, Shoal Lake, MB, R0J 1Z0

Reach the entire Province: $189.00 (49 weekly papers) Westman or Eastman regions: $119.00

O BIT U AR IE S

LEIER: On Aug. 13, 2025, Kathryn Mary Jane (Kathie) Leier departed from her happy forest retirement residence near Clear Lake, MB where she and Ivan Wasylyshen, her loving husband of 34 years, resided since 2016. Destination: Her heavenly home where she looks forward to meeting Him at the door of His vast beyond in the Great Hereafter and revel in a big, glorious family reunion. Kathie was born in Saskatoon, SK July 30, 1947 - the first of Michael and Alice Leier’s five children. The family moved to Regina when Kathie was eight years. A graduate of Ursuline High, she became a reporter for the Regina Leader-Post and later a writer-producer and Promotions Manager at CKCK-TV (a CTV affiliate) from 1968-75, where she earned three CANPRO awards for excellence in commercial production. Additionally, she won a national contest and new car for CKCK-TV by creating “Mr. Happy Face” for General Foods Kool Aid children’s safety program. While raising her four children from her first marriage in 1969 – often as a single parent – Kathie co-owned Fraser’s Funeral Home and Ambulance Service in Rosthern, SK from 1976-84. During that time, she served a two-year term as town councillor, the first female in a very conservative town. In 1980, she graduated with high honours as a licensed embalmer/funeral director

from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon campus, in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Funeral Service Association’s twoyear program. Kathie was the third woman in Saskatchewan to attain her licence. Returning to Regina in 1984, she was employed by the Regina Chamber of Commerce; the Canadian Cancer Society, Saskatchewan division as Communications Director, Fundraising and Special Events Co-ordinator; Stage West Communications/Box Office Manager and celebrity liaison.

When the dinner theatre closed, she turned her hobby of wood refinishing and upholstery into a 20year independent home-based business, Antiquity Furniture Restorations. She revitalized many treasured family heirlooms and interior design projects while working part-time at Unser-Rist Funeral Chapel. Kathie and Ivan married in Regina July 6, 1991, locking hearts and hands in a committed relationship built on love and faith in one another and the Good Lord. Kathie was diagnosed with COPD in 2006, the day after her mother’s funeral. Actively participating in COPD education and exercise programs, she served one term on COPD Canada’s Board of Directors – an online resource and support group for patients. Multiple lung infections resulted in a Superbug nodule discovery in 2019 with no known cure like COPD which is currently nearing the third cause of death. Kudos to Dr. Brian Bukatz of Brandon, and respiratory specialist, Dr. Martha Ainsley at Health Sciences in Winnipeg, for five months of antibiotic outpatient care, which greatly extended Kathie’s life. Kathie was incredibly grateful for her darling Ivan who became her unbelievable homecare “man servant!” After retiring to Onanole in 2016 with Ivan and beloved Shih Tzu, Keiko, she resumed her love of writing and was a regular magazine correspondent for The Cottager and The Gardener. Kathie was published twice

Minimum 25 words $7.00, additional words 20¢ (plus GST) • It is preferred if Obituaries can be emailed.

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in Chicken Soup for the Soul and recently wrote a personal memoir.

She enjoyed sewing and quilting, bridge and book clubs, reading, baking and flower gardening, and greatly cherished visits with family and friends. Predeceased by her dear parents, and youngest brother, Richard of Regina, Kathie is survived by her loving husband, Ivan Wasylyshen of Onanole, MB; two sisters, Brenda (David) Leier Heyden of Ashland, OR, and Rhonda Leier of Saskatoon; one brother, Shane Leier of Sylvan Lake, AB; four children, Jennifer (Jeremy) Andrews, Devaughn J. Michael (Kelly) Fraser, Julie Alison (Dr. Christopher Miller) and Sean (Katelyn) Fraser of Calgary; 12 grandchildren and one granddaughter in-law; two brothers-inlaw, Don (Lisa) Wasylyshen and son, Zach of Yorkton, SK and James (Karen) Wasylsyhen of Qualicum Beach, BC, Karen’s son, Anthony (Dani) Kwok of Calgary, several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Cremains will be interred in her parents’ plot at Riverside Memorial Gardens, Regina.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Thanks to those wishing to make a donation to a church or charity of their choice in Kathie’s memory. Some of her favourites were Samaritan’s Purse, Red Cross, Salvation Army and COPD Research.

CAR D O F T H AN K S A big shout out to all the classic car divers, volunteers, the High Country Band and everyone who came out to support Erickson Personal Care Home and the activity department with our fundraiser on July 23. Thank you.

CO M IN G E VE N T S Expressive Dance with Crystal registration for fall classes start on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Sunrise Credit Union Place, Main Foyer. Come in person, call, text or email for more information. Call Crystal at cell/studio 204-867-2446 or home 204867-3561.

Mountain Road Craft and Bake Sale (Highway 357), Monday, Sept.

1, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch available. For information 204-9663829.

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N O T ICE S Private mortgage lender. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-405-1228 www.firstand secondmortgages.ca Invest in advertising. The cost of advertising is small when you think of the number of people who will potentially attend your event simply because they saw your ad in the newspaper. If the cost of advertising is covered by just two or three admissions to your event,

any additional guests you welcome is money in your pocket. Advertising does not cost, it pays! Call Michelle at 204-759-2644 ext. 1.

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20-A TWindow envelopes, 8 5/8 x 3 3/4, security, 500, regular $85.99, sale $42.99; #10 Double Window envelopes, 9 1/2 x 4 1/8, security, 500, regular $85.99, sale $42.99; #9 Window envelopes, 8 7/ 8 x 3 7/8, not security, 500, regular $49.99, sale $24.99. Nesbitt Publishing Ltd., call Michelle 204-7592644 Ext. 1.

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W AN T E D Licensed gun dealer looking for firearms in all classes, and anything firearms related. Inheritance assistance provided. Can store handguns during the ban. Call or text Keith 204-471-9015.

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ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT Various Locations

CLEAR DIESEL FUEL TENDER Rolling River School Division invites sealed tenders by the undersigned for approx. 140,000 litres of Clear Diesel Fuel from September 2025 to June 2026.

To provide support to students under the direction of and within a program that has been developed by the school and divisional educational team.

10 Months (school year) Days that school is in session

ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for

The tendered price must be current and include all taxes at the tender closing date.

Rate of Pay: $21.50 - $26.30 per hour

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FACILITATOR

Fuel is to be delivered to Division owned tanks situated throughout the School Division.

SCHOOL

HOURS PER DAY

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Forrest Elementary, Forrest, MB

5.5 hours per day

Submit sealed tenders (email is acceptable) clearly marked “DIESEL TENDER” to be received by 12:00 noon, Tuesday Sept. 2, 2025, to:

Onanole Elementary, Onanole, MB

5.0 hours per day 3.92 hours per day

Rapid City Elementary, Rapid City, MB

3.0 hours per day

Tanners Crossing School, Minnedosa, MB

6.0 hours per day 5.5 hours per day

The ECE Facilitator supports communities in the development, enhancement and expansion of early childhood programming and acts as a resource to Kindergarten teachers in the implementation of play-based learning.

Based on 7 hours per day the position is approximately 0.3 FTE An average of 1.5 days per week or 6 days per month 10 months per year (school year) Rate of Pay - $32.30 - $36.30 per hour For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca, select Employment link then Support Staff Positions link.

Cam Woodcock Transportation Supervisor Box 1170 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Phone 204-867-2754 (ext. 1) Fax 204-867-2037 • Email cwoodcock@rrsd.mb.ca

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For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca, select Employment link, then Support Positions link.

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