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Friday, JUNE 5, 2026
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TASTY TREATS
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Early morning temperatures on Friday, May 29 prompted some visitors to Wasagaming to refresh with a tasty ice cream cone in front of the business known as the Boardwalk. Situated across from the main beach area, Wasagaming Drive is a hub of activity, with visitors shopping at a variety of stores, dining on a great lunch or supper restaurant menu, and enjoying the sights.
Seeding season has been a mixed bag
Recent rainfalls have brought much of the region back closer to normal moisture levels for this time of year
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Producers across western Manitoba are heading into June in decent shape, even as much of the province has struggled to keep pace with a slow and difficult spring planting season.
According to Manitoba Agriculture’s crop report last week, most
areas including Erickson, Minnedosa, Russell, and Rossburn, received good amounts of rain and are close to normal moisture levels for this time of year. Spring wheat and barley seeding were approximately 75 percent complete, with areas north of Highway 16 showing the greatest progress.
That’s a brighter picture than the province overall. Manitoba-
wide, spring planting reached only 55 percent complete as of May 30 points behind where farmers were a year ago and 13 points back of the five-year average.
The season got off to a rough start across the board. Cool, windy conditions made seeding difficult in the southwest early on, with strong winds causing soil movement in several fields. By mid-
May, winds between 100 and 115 km/h were reported in some areas, forcing producers out of the field entirely. In many areas, saturated fields and standing water from rain and snow kept equipment sidelined well into the month.
Canola seeding across the region – including areas around Birtle, Hamiota, and Strathclair, were only about five percent com-
plete as of late May, with many producers holding off to prioritize soybeans ahead of their seeding deadline. Winter wheat and fall rye performed better, coming through in mostly good condition across the region, though some winterkill was reported in isolated areas.
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Farmers face difficult decisions
With uneven conditions across the province, some producers are now facing one of the harder calls of the season, whether to reseed fields where emergence has been poor, or leave what’s there and hope the crop comes around. It is a decision that carries real financial weight, and one that is easy to get wrong when the pressure is on.
Manitoba Agriculture has recently announced the Crop Reseeding Decision Tool, available free online, which will walk producers through the key factors involved –crop insurance coverage, current market prices, expected yields, input costs, and how much time remains
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in the growing season. It pulls all of that together and gives a clearer picture of whether reseeding makes financial sense or whether staying the course is the better call.
Producers can access the Crop Reseeding Decision Tool through Manitoba Agriculture’s website atgov.mb.ca/agriculture.
With rain continuing into early June across western Manitoba, producers are watching the forecast closely. The crops are in the ground in most places, but we now need time and heat.
Municipal Minutes
Mun.of ClanwilliamErickson
Council of the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson met with Corey Chabot at the May 13 regular meeting. Chabot reported on the following: Experienced multiple sewer backups since October 2025; Problem was identified in January to be a blocked main, which the municipality repaired, however following the repair an additional backup event occurred. Request for compensation for property damage, since the municipality’s infrastructure failure caused the problem, and Chabot will have further discussions with his insurance company and explore about working with the municipality’s insurer.
Council gave first two readings to TIPPS By-Law No. 113-2026, a by-law to provide a tax installment payment plan.
First reading was given to Street Paving By-Law No. 111-26, a by-law to create and augment a reserve for street paving within the Urban Ward in the MCE.
Municipalities across Canada face challenges attracting candidates to run for elected office, therefore the MCE will ask the AMM to lobby FCM to work with Canada Revenue Agency to revise the current method of taxing elected official indemnities, with the aim of reducing the financial burden on municipal budgets, and supporting municipalities in attracting qualified individuals to run for elected office.
Based on requests, dona-
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tions of $500 and $200 will be presented respectively to the Little Valley Jamboree and the Erickson 4-H Beef Club.
Council approved TIPPS Policy FA022.
Council was in favour to purchase tickets for a table of eight people for the Lions Club dinner, fundraising for medical equipment at Minnedosa hospital.
Council approved the proposed agreement with Teranet to provide digital survey plans going forward.
Based on a recommendation from the Endowment Fund committee, funds will be provided to the following organizations: Erickson & District Skating Arena –$500, Erickson District Recreation Association – $750, and the Erickson Fitness Centre – $884.77.
Under Resolution No. 118/26, discussion on Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) Term 1 and GIC Term 2 was addressed and dealt with.
Council and the CAO were approved to attend the AMM June District Meeting on June 17 in Minnedosa.
Resolution No. 73/26 granted a variance to Kent Wazura to reduce the required Front Yard setback for the construction of a detached garage in the “SR” Seasonal Recreation Zone. A condition of that variance stipulated that the minimum Front Yard setback would be reduced to 15 feet, rather than the four feet applied for and given public notice. Wazura asked for reconsideration of the said condition, therefore council will revise the condition stated in the resolution so that the required Front Yard shall be a minimum of six feet for a detached garage, for Lot 3, Block 2, Plan 36558.
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An employee with Parks Canada focused on ground maintenance on the morning of Friday, May 29, removing one weed at a time within a large section of flowers along Wasagaming Drive in Wasagaming. While fellow employees had the task of planting flowers, all efforts will brighten the atmosphere in Riding Mountain National Park (RMNP) upon blooming. RMNP allows endless days exploring the natural beauty of the prairies, and the sparkling waters and sandy beaches of Clear Lake.
TICK TALK
Tick populations across Canada have been expanding steadily for years, but don’t let them keep you indoors
RACHEAL FLINTOFT
South Mountain Press
I have pulled more ticks off myself this spring than I care to count. They have been on my clothes, on my dog, and crawling across my arms after walks I thought were perfectly innocent. If you have spent any time out side lately – in the garden, on a trail, or just walking through long grass, you probably know exactly what I am talking about. Ticks are having a moment, and not in a good way.
Why does it feel worse than ever?
Here is what is actually going on, and what you need to know before you head out this summer.
It is not your imagina tion. Tick populations across Canada have been expanding steadily for years, pushed north by warmer winters and longer summers. Experts say tick species are moving into new territory at a rate of roughly 50 kilometres per year. What used to be a concern mostly in southern Ontario and the eastern provinces is now very much a Manitoba conversation.
When you come inside, do a full tick check – they like to hide behind the knees, in the groin, behind the ears, and along the hairline. Check your pet every single time they come in. Dogs pick up ticks constantly and carry them straight into your home and onto your furniture.
If you find a tick attached, remove it with finetipped tweezers, grabbing as close to the skin as possible and pulling straight out without twisting. Clean the area with alcohol. If you want the tick identified, you can submit a photo througheTick.ca, a website that tracks tick populations and helps with species identification. If you develop a rash, flu-like symptoms, or feel off in the days or weeks after a bite, see a doctor and mention the tick.
What kinds of ticks are we dealing with? Most of what you are pulling off yourself and your pets in western Manitoba is likely the American dog tick, the big brown one that has been around forever. Unpleasant, but it does not transmit Lyme disease.
The one that does is the blacklegged tick, also called the deer tick. It is smaller, darker, and harder to spot. Blacklegged ticks are the only species in Canada that carry the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease, and their range is expanding across Manitoba. They prefer wooded and brushy areas with higher humidity but have been spotted under other conditions this year.
Then there is the Lone Star tick…
This is the one people have been talking about, and for good reason. The Lone Star tick is easy to identify –adult females have a distinctive white dot on their back. It is originally from the southeastern United States, but it has been showing up across Canada with increasing frequency. It has been documented in Manitoba, along with Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia. The Lone Star tick does not transmit Lyme disease. What it can do is potentially trigger something called alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy caused by a sugar molecule in the tick’s saliva. The reaction does not happen right away. It shows up hours after eating beef, pork, or lamb, and symptoms can range from hives to a
full anaphylactic response. It can be lifelong. In the United States, hundreds of thousands of people are estimated to have developed this allergy from Lone Star tick bites. No reported cases yet in Canada, thank goodness. It can also transmit ehrlichiosis and a condition called southern tickassociated rash illness. Neither one is something you
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The good news is the Lone Star tick is not yet established in Manitoba the way it is in the southern United States Sightings here are still considered sporadic. But they are being reported, and that number is going up.
So, what do you actually do?
The basics have not
changed, but they are worth repeating because most of us get lazy about them by the middle of the summer. Wear light-coloured clothing so ticks are easier to spot. Tuck your pants into your socks if you are walking through tall grass or brush – yes, it looks ridiculous, do it anyway. Use a repellent with DEET or picaridin on exposed skin.
The bottom line… Manitoba summers are short, and they are worth every minute. Do not let ticks keep you inside… just be smart about it. Check yourself, check your kids, check your dog, and get back out there.
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Snowbirds represent excellence in aviation
Having performed more than 2,700 air shows for over 140 million spectators across North America, flying as far as Inuvik, and as far south as Guadalajara, Mexico, the popularity of the Snowbirds – one of Canada’s most recognized military symbols – are being grounded after 2026, as CT-114 Tutor jets being replaced.
Officially known as the Canadian Forces Snowbirds (431 Air Demonstration Squadron), they’re more than just an air show attraction. The Snowbirds represent excellence in aviation, precision flying, and the spirit of Canadian pride. They are a team of highly trained pilots and support personnel from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Their mission is to demonstrate the skill, professionalism, and teamwork of Canada’s armed forces through thrilling aerobatic displays at airshows across North America.
The roots of Canadian
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Snowbirds go back to the early 1950s, when military flying demonstrations became a popular way to engage the public and recruit new aviators. Canada had several informal aerobatic teams over the years, including the “Golden Hawks” and the “Golden Centennaires,” before the Snowbirds became an official squadron in 1971. What makes the Snowbirds unique?
Nine Aircraft Formations:
Most military demo teams fly in groups of four or six. The Snowbirds perform with nine jets, which allows them to create more intricate and visually impressive maneuvers.
Close Proximity Flying: During their shows, the aircraft often fly within a few feet of one another. It takes months of daily practice and near-perfect communication to execute these formations safely.
Teamwork Focus: The pilots switch positions throughout the season, and every maneuver is choreographed and rehearsed together. It’s not about individual stunts, but about collective precision.
Bilingual Commentary: In true Canadian fashion, air show narration is delivered in both English and French, making the shows accessible to audiences across the country.
Snowbird pilots are experienced members of the
RCAF. Each pilot must have at least 1,300 hours of jet flying time and a record of superior flying skills. They serve for a two or three-year term with the team. New pilots typically join as outerwing flyers before moving into lead or solo roles. Their flying season runs from spring through fall, with winter months dedicated to training and perfecting routines.
An equally committed team of over 20 technicians, support crew, and coordinators, back each pilot. These ground teams are essential, handling everything from aircraft maintenance to logistics and communications.
Each Snowbirds’ team member wears the iconic red flight suit, symbolizing their dedication and role in delivering a polished, unforgettable performance.
The Snowbirds have performed in every Canadian province and territory, as well as many U.S. states.
Their performances aren’t just entertainment. They symbolize national unity, honour the service of Canadian Forces members, and inspire the next generation of aviators.
This year’s season, running from spring to fall, will serve as a farewell tour for the iconic CT-114 Tutor fleet of jets before retirement. The Snowbirds’ schedule will see them performing in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, and yes, Saskatchewan, in their home city of Moose Jaw on July 11.
To replace them, the Department of National Defence will procure the CT-157 Siskin II, also known as the Pilatus PC-21, for future Snowbirds’ operations. The aircraft will also be used as a military training program.
Officials said the new fleet will continue to be based at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, SK, where currently, 431 Air Demonstration Squadron in-
cludes 86 regular force, reserve force, and civilian personnel. The Snowbirds’ history traces back to the second World War-era, 431 Bomber Squadron, formed in 1942.
The Snowbirds have long maintained deep ties to Saskatchewan. The team received its name through a contest held at a Moose Jaw elementary school in 1971, while the squadron crest incorporates four stylized birds in formation resembling an ear of wheat in tribute to the province of Saskatchewan.
“For 55 years, the Canadian Forces snowbirds have been a powerful symbol of excellence for Canadians at home and abroad,” Defence Minister David J. McGuinty said in a release. “As the Royal Canadian Air Force advances its air and space modernization efforts, we remain firmly committed to a future air demonstration capability that continues this proud legacy.”
PST cut on groceries is all smoke and mirrors
Another Budget has passed in Manitoba with the passing of Bill 53 in the early hours of Friday, May 29. The Progressive Conservative caucus stayed until the wee hours of the morning to make sure that the budget got passed before the Manitoba Legislature rose for the summer. In fact, they even stayed overnight earlier in the week to ensure that it got passed.
The peculiar thing in all this is that during the many, many hours Bill 53 was up for debate, the government benches (the NDP led by Wab
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Kinew) did not get up to speak in favour of their own budget even one single time.
The NDP’s big claim to fame this budget season was the promise to remove the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) from all remaining items in the grocery store. Sounds great, right? Until you look at your grocery receipt and realize that you are already not paying PST on most items. The only food items in Manitoba that are still subject to
the PST – until July 1 – are processed foods such as soda pop, ice cream, and packaged foods.
Oh, and meals from restaurants, which are just as valid meal options and employ thousands of people, particularly young folks, were completely left out from the PST cut and will certainly see a reduction in business and tips.
Minister of Finance Adrien Sala himself said that Manitobans are “buying fewer fresh fruits and vegetables.” The reality is that his budget will not make fresh
fruits and vegetables even a penny more affordable. It won’t make meat more affordable, nor will it make other healthy foods, such as dairy products more affordable.
Progressive Conservatives proposed something, in my opinion, far more substantial: raising the Basic Personal Exemption from $15,000 to at least $21,000. That change would allow hardworking Manitobans to keep hundreds more dollars from every paycheque each month.
The NDP refused.
The names that you have heard in the news, Wab Kinew, Nahanni Fontaine, Uzoma Asagwara, and many others, refused even to consider a proposal that would have undoubtedly put hundreds of dollars back into the pockets of Manitobans each month.
Manitoba is currently leading the country in food inflation at 4.9%. Fuel to get to work is astronomically high. Insolvency rates are skyrocketing. Manitobans expect leadership. They expect a government willing to debate its ideas, defend its decisions, and seriously consider proposals that would leave more money in people’s pockets. At a time when families are struggling with the cost of living, Manitobans need meaningful tax relief, not grandstanding and virtue signalling. That helps no one. The government can not spend money better than its citizens can. Manitobans are clever, and we will always know better than the government what is better for us.
Levi Cottingham Birtle, MB
Manitoba small business confidence falls in May
Manitoba’s long-term small business confidence dropped 5.5 points in May, falling to 58.8, finds the Monthly Business Barometer by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
The short-term optimism index also dropped this month falling 1.6 points to 59.8. Every province and every sector posted a decline. Fuel costs have taken over as the top pressure point, cited by twothirds (66 percent) of Manitoba small businesses. Weak consumer demand is still the lead cost constraint (48 percent).
“Many small firms are stuck in a grind. Demand is weak, costs – especially fuel –are high, and conditions don’t show signs of improving. This
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environment is not conducive to strong orders or investment,” said Brianna Solberg, CFIB’s director for the Prairies and Northern Canada.
Average wage plans were unchanged at 2.4 percent, while businesses plan to raise prices by an average of 3.1 percent in the next few months.
“This is not the direction we’d like to see this data point go. Higher oil prices add upward pressure on inflation, while tariffs and other economic challenges are still weighing on economic growth. With the next Bank of Canada interest rate decision only weeks away, it is a tough spot
to be in. This is the second month we’ve seen price increase plans above 3 percent, and now we have to ask: is this the beginning of a new upward trend?” Solberg added.
Hiring intentions remain
weak and below seasonal levels, with just 19 percent of small firms looking to hire full-time in the next few months.
“While our governments don’t have control over global events, they can control
what’s happening here at home. It’s important governments leverage domestic policies to boost our economy.
Lowering taxes, reducing red tape and eliminating internal trade barriers are some of the ways to help small businesses
weather the current challenges,” said Solberg. “It’s in moments like these that we can transform the nation by creating conditions that will outlast the current crisis and pay off in the long term.”
Time spent outdoors is good for your health
I have been out in the garden a lot lately. And by a lot, I mean embarrassingly much. After about four years without one, I finally put a garden back in this spring, and I have become one of those people who goes out to check on things for “just a minute” and surfaces an hour and a half later with dirty knees and no idea where the time went.
But here’s what I want to tell you... I was working out the entire time. And so were you, if you’ve been doing the same.
The CDC classifies gardening as moderate cardiovascular exercise. Thirty to 45 minutes in the garden can burn up to 300 calories. Heavy-duty tasks like digging, hauling, and tilling can push that number to 400 or 500 calories an hour. That’s not a walk around the block. That’s a real workout.
And it’s not just cardio. Digging works your shoulders, back, and arms. Squatting down to plant or weed is a functional lower body movement. Carrying bags of soil or flats of seedlings builds grip and core strength. You are doing a
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full-body workout and you don’t even realize it because you’re too busy arguing with a weed that refuses to come out cleanly.
That brings me to something I want to talk about today, because I think it’s genuinely fascinating and most people have never heard of it.
Grip strength. There was a study published in The Lancet – one of the most respected medical journals in the world – that followed nearly 140,000 people across 17 countries. What they found stopped a lot of researchers in their tracks. Grip strength turned out to be a stronger predictor of
cardiovascular death than blood pressure. Not equal to it. Stronger than it. For every 11-pound decrease in grip strength, the risk of death from any cause increased by 16 percent. The risk of cardiovascular death went up 17 percent.
Think about that the next time you’re pulling a stubborn carrot out of the ground.
Grip strength isn’t really about your hands. It’s a window into your overall muscle health. And your muscle health, it turns out, is one of the most important things you can pay attention to as you get older, because after the age of 30, you start losing it.
Muscle loss happens slowly at first, roughly three to eight percent per decade in your 30s and 40s. But it accelerates. After 60, some people lose one to two percent of their muscle mass every single year. This process has a name – sarcopenia – and most people have never heard of it, even though it quietly affects nearly everyone who isn’t actively working against it.
Here’s why it matters be-
yond just feeling weaker. Muscle is metabolically active tissue. It helps regulate blood sugar, manage inflammation, and support your joints and bones. Bone density, by the way, peaks in your late 20s to early 30s. After that, you are essentially in maintenance mode. Weight-bearing activity, which includes gardening, by the way, is one of the most effective things you can do to hold onto what you’ve got.
I’m telling you all this because I think people deserve to know how their body actually works, not just what it looks like. The good news is that muscle responds to demand at any age. You can build strength in your 50s, your 60s, your 70s. The body adapts. It just needs a reason to. And that reason can be a gym, yes, but it can also be a garden, a good long walk, or a Saturday spent doing something physical that doesn’t feel like exercise at all.
We spend so much time worrying about the scale or our cardiovascular numbers,
and both of those things matter. But if a landmark study involving 140,000 people suggests that how hard you can squeeze something might tell us more about how long you’ll live than your blood pressure does, I think that’s worth paying attention to.
So go pull some weeds. Plant something. Get your hands in the dirt.
You’re doing more than you think.
THIS WEEK,TRY THIS
Grip strength is built through use, farmer’s carries (picking up something heavy and walking with it), resistance training, even consistent yard work. This week, see how your grip strength is. How long can you hold something? Notice how often you’re actually using your hands and arms under load. And if the answer is not much, that’s a good place to start.
The information in this column is intended for general wellness purposes only. Always consult your doctor or a registered dietitian before
making significant changes to your diet or exercise routine.
Flintoft is an editor and writer for Crossroads This Week, a certified personal trainer, and the founder of Nü Strength Wellness.
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PC MLAs advocate for more tax relief
Last week I joined my Progressive Conservative colleagues in an all-night sitting at the Manitoba Legislature to fight to improve the NDP government’s Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act (BITSA) Bill. We worked around the clock to push for changes that would have put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Manitobans. Unfortunately, the NDP refused to listen to our ideas and passed the bill without making any changes.
One of the biggest things we fought for was raising Manitoba’s Basic Personal Exemption (BPE) to $30,000. This would mean Manitobans could earn up to $30,000 before paying any provincial income tax. We believe people should be able to keep more of the money they earn, especially when families are dealing with high grocery bills, fuel prices, mortgage payments, rent, and inflation.
Our plan would have provided real savings for Manitoba families. We pushed for tax relief that could save families thousands of dollars every year. That is meaningful help for families trying to make ends meet. That is the kind of support people in Riding Mountain and across Manitoba have been asking for.
Instead, the NDP chose a different direction.
Rather than providing
meaningful tax relief, the government offered what amounts to pennies in savings while moving ahead with measures that could increase costs in other areas. Instead of delivering real help to families, they focused on small PST breaks for junk food and other unhealthy snacks. These changes would only save a few cents on a grocery bill and only apply when people buy these types of foods. The NDP have pointed to these small PST savings as a win, but in reality, they would only amount to a few cents here and there for families.
Manitobans deserve more than pennies of savings at the checkout while their overall costs continue to rise. Our plan focused on giving families real financial relief, not political talking points. Manitobans know the difference.
During the debate on
BITSA, our PC team made it clear we were willing to work with the government if they agreed to improve the bill. We certainly were not trying to stall the passage of the Bill just for political optics. We were fighting for changes that would help seniors on fixed incomes, young families buying homes, farmers facing rising costs, and workers trying to get ahead.
Unfortunately, the NDP government refused to work with us.
Instead, they used their majority in the Legislature to shut down our proposals and pass the bill exactly as written. Manitobans deserve to know that Progressive Conservative MLAs fought every step of the way to improve this legislation before it became law.
Those late-night sittings were not easy, but we believed the issue was too important to stay silent. We heard from many constituents who are worried about paying bills, buying groceries, and keeping up with rising costs and taxes. Those Manitobans deserved a voice in the Legislature, and our team was proud to stand up for them.
The NDP called BITSA an affordability package, but many Manitobans can see through the spin. Small credits and minor changes do little to help families struggling every day. At the same time, other parts of the bill could
Municipal Minutes
Mun.of Harrison Park
With the exception of Taresa Kowalick, all other members of the Council of the Municipality of Harrison Park (MHP) met for a regular meeting on May 20, at which a motion was passed to support the Erickson & Area Food Bank with a monetary donation of $1,000. Council discussed the gravel contractors’ haul routes.
The MHP will enter into a three-year partnership agreement with Clear Lake Country Destination Marketing Inc. for development, marketing, and sustainability of the tourism economy across and surrounding the Clear Lake region. Under the provisions of Sections 300(6) and 326 of The Municipal Act, the Chief Administrative Officer was ordered to reduce or add as required, the amount of assessment as submitted by the Assessment Officer, dated Jan. 22, 2026 to the
2026 tax rolls.
Discussion on By-Law No. 179 – Zoning By-Law Amendment included Robert Ewashko, Development Officer, and Colin and Char Lewandosjki, applicants, in attendance. No objections were received.
Lisa Pottinger met with council to review, discuss and made presentation regarding the 2027 property tax assessments and impacts.
Larry Krushelnysky discussed with council of the designing and building of an Onanole Welcome Sign.
The MHP will enter into a Perpetual Care & Trust Agreement with the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Parish.
The MHP will enter into the Collective Agreement
with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Union 987, for Jan. 1, 2006 to Dec. 31, 2028.
Wishing to enhance existing events and encourage new ones in communities within the MHP, the Community Events Grant Program, dated May 20, 2026, was approved.
A public hearing for Variation Application 2026 V-06 – Wood was held in conjunction with the meeting with Gordon Wood reviewing and discussing the variation application while Darlene Perkins, via Zoom, addressed some concerns regarding the process and application. No objections were received.
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place more financial pressure on taxpayers and property owners.
I believe there is a better way forward.
Government should focus on growing the economy, lowering taxes, and letting Manitobans keep more of their own money. Raising the Basic Personal Exemption would have encouraged work, investment, and economic growth while providing real help to families across our province.
The fight over BITSA was about more than one bill. It showed two very different visions for Manitoba’s future. We fought for lower taxes, affordability, and economic growth. The NDP chose higher spending, limited tax relief, and policies many Manitobans believe will cost
them more in the long run.
Even though the NDP passed BITSA without changes, our fight is not over.
I will continue standing up for the residents of Riding Mountain and pushing for policies that make life more affordable for Manitoba families. Manitobans deserve a government that respects taxpayers, listens to concerns about rising costs, and provides real financial relief.
The long nights at the Legislature showed just how committed our PC team is fighting for Manitobans. While the government ignored our proposals this time, we will keep pushing for stronger tax relief and responsible policies that put Manitoba families first.
Families, seniors, farmers, and small business owners
across Manitoba are working hard every day to make ends meet. They deserve a government that understands those challenges and delivers real relief instead of temporary fixes and political promises. Manitobans deserve better than pennies in savings while costs continue to rise. They deserve leadership focused on affordability, opportunity, and helping families keep more money in their pockets.
Greg Nesbitt is the Member of Legislative Assembly for the Riding Mountain constituency. He can be reached at 204-759-3313, toll-free 1-844-8777767 or by email at gregnesbittmla@mymts.net. When contacting our office, please include your name, address and a daytime phone number.
BUILDING LEADERS
317 RCACS Strathclair continues its tradition of helping youth reach their goals as it holds its ann ual Ceremonial Review
DARRELL NESBITT
South Mountain Press
The history of the Air Cadet League of Canada traces back to World War II, at which time, there was a critical need for planes – and for trained young men to fly them.
It was against this backdrop that the idea of preparing select corps of teenaged boys to take their places as aircrew in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
By September 1944 the cadet movement reached its peak war strength of 374 squadrons, over 29,000 cadets, 1,750 officers and instructors and another 2,000 civilians who supplied financial and other support.
Goals of young cadets within Squadron 317 Royal Canadian Air Cadets Strathclair (RCACS), formed on Aug. 25, 1943, may vary, but stating some have plans of becoming aircraft pilots are not out of the realm of possibility.
Today, power-flying courses continue to be offered during summer camps where cadets are trained on powered light aircraft through civilian flying clubs. Since the inception of the Power Flying Scholarship Program in 1946,
more than 18,000 air cadets (2014 data) have completed the program. It is estimated that 28 percent of the flying, technical and administrative members in the RCAF today had some form or air cadet training.
In terms of 317 RCACS Strathclair, Capt. Kevin Salmi, welcomed family members, guests and dignitaries to the 2026 Annual Review held on Sunday, May 31 at the Strathclair Community School. The Reviewing Party consisted of Maj. Andrew R.C. Flook, CD – Reviewing Officer, Capt. Salmi – Commanding Officer 317 RCACS, Jan Reidluff – ACL Provincial Representative, and Greg Nesbitt – MLA Riding Mountain. Parade positions were WO2 Colby Tataryn – Squadron Chief Warrant Officer and W02 Iluak Waldo-Burke –Squadron Warrant Officer. “Fifteen cadets were enrolled this year,” said Capt. Salmi, who has held the Commanding Officer position for five years. “Over the years, cadets have come from a number of communities in the area – Shoal Lake, Oakburn, Elphinstone, Strathclair, Newdale, Rossburn, Birtle, Hamiota, Minnedosa, Birdtail Sioux, Onanole, Erickson, and
Moosomin, SK.”
Maj. Flook’s involvement with the Canadian Cadet Organizations began in 1994, enrolling with 177 Air Canada, Air Cadet Squadron in Winnipeg. Upon completion of his cadet training in 2000, he began volunteering with 407 Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders RCAC Corp. and enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces as a CIC Officer in 2001. In 2018, Maj. Flook was promoted to his current rank and selected to fill the role of Area Elemental Advisor Army with Regional Cadet Support Unit (Northwest) in Winnipeg. Congratulations and best wishes were extended to the
cadets prior to the program, which included Squadron Awards & Presentations, as follows: Proficiency Awards: Level 1 – LAC R. Caldwell; Level 2 –Cpl. E. Arnfinson, Cpl. S. Gooden, Cpl. E. Ketner, Cpl. J. Keshane; Level 3 – F/Cpl. K. Burtnick, F/Cpl. C. Escuadra, F/Cpl. A. Gooden, F/Cpl. E. Williams; and Level 4 – F/Cpl. B. Cassidy, F/Cpl. H/ Gorrell. Most Improved Cadet – F/ Cpl. C. Escuadra. Most Dedicated Cadet – F/ Cpl. B. Cassidy. Best Senior NCO – F/ Cpl. B. Cassidy. Mentorship Award – WO2 I. Waldo-Burke.
Promotions from Cpl. to F/ Cpl. were E. Arnfinson, S. Gooden, E. Kelner, and J. Keshane, while C. Escuadra, A. Gooden, and E. Williams moved up from F/Cpl. to Sgt. The Royal Canadian Legion Cadet of Medal of Excellence was presented to F/Cpl. B. Cassidy and WO2 I. WaldoBurke.
Presentations to the 317 Squadron were received from Shoal Lake Legion #72, Strathclair Legion #154, and Sandy Lake Legion #194.
Three cadets will have the opportunity to advance education and training thanks to being offered to take part in Summer Camp at either Ver-
non, BC or Cold Lake, AB. Cpl. E. Ketner was offered to attend Introduction to Marksmanship at Vernon, F/Cpl. A. Gooden, was offered to attend Survival Instructor camp, and Introduction to Fitness & Sports at Cold Lake went to Cpl. S. Gooden.
Since its formation, 317 RCACS has only had 13 Commanding Officers in its history of 82 years. The squadron, along with others across Manitoba, are always looking for younger people to join the team, and in doing so, becoming future leaders in the Air Cadet program – a great youth movement, creating future leaders at home and abroad.
Parade officers, WO2 Colby Tataryn, front, and WO2 I Waldo-Burke, stood in formation with additiona l cadets of 317 RCACS Strathclair following in behind at Annual Review on Sunday,May 31 in Strathclair Community School
Arrest made in connection with fatal hit and run
On May 29, the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) responded to multiple reports of a vehicle being driven at high speeds and performing dangerous stunts within the community of Birdtail Sioux First Nation. While officers were actively searching the area for the suspect vehicle, police were notified that a pedestrian had been struck on a roadway and sustained critical injuries consistent with being hit by a motor vehicle. Officers attended the scene and located an injured female lying on the roadway. Police immediately initiated lifesaving measures until EMS arrived. Despite these efforts, the victim,Jodi Tianna Bunn (22), was pronounced deceased at the scene due to the severity of her injuries. A short time later, officers located the suspect vehicle at a residence within the community. The vehicle had extensive damage. It was seized for forensic examination. No arrest was made at that time. On May 30, with assistance from the MFNPS Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU) and the Crime Reduction and Enforcement Unit (CREU), investigators identified the driver. She was arrested without incident at a residence in Birdtail Sioux First Nation. She has been charged with the following offences: Operation While Impaired Causing Death, Operation While Impaired Causing Bodily Harm; Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Death; Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm; Failure to Stop at the Scene of an Accident-Causing Death; and Failure to Stop at the Scene of an AccidentCausing Bodily Harm. She has been remanded into custody and was scheduled to appear in court onMonday, June 1.
On May 28, Virden RCMP were dispatched to a report of an assault that had occurred at a residence in Sioux Valley First Nation. While en route, officers received an update that the suspect had returned and was assaulting another member of the residence. Upon arrival, Sioux Valley First Nation Safety Officers had the male suspect detained in their vehicle. Further investigation revealed the suspect had attempted to choke an adult female outside the residence and then left – only to return a short time later. The suspect then tried to gain entry
through a locked front door and when he couldn’t –came in through a window. While inside he assaulted an adult male and caused considerable damage inside the residence. A 21-year-old male from Sioux Valley First Nation was arrested and faces the following charges: Assault while choking; Assault; Fail to comply probation order; Uttering threats against a person; Mischief under $5,000 –damage to property. He has been remanded into custody until his court appearance. The suspect and victims are known to each other. Virden RCMP continue to investigate.
On May 29, Gimli RCMP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 68, near Road 14 east, in Arborg. Officers responded immediately and located the damaged vehicle on the south side of that intersection, stopped in a field. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle and the two other occupants had been ejected from the vehicle. The driver, a 34-year-old female from Arborg, was transported to hospital by STARS with serious lifethreatening injuries. The passengers, a 38-year-old female and a 51-year-old male also from Arborg, were pronounced deceased on scene. Gimli RCMP, along with the Manitoba RCMP Traffic Services, continue to investigate.
On May 23, Spruce Plains RCMP received a report that a convenience store in Rapid City had been vandalized overnight. The incident occurred at approximately 4:00 a.m. at a store on Second Avenue in Rapid City, when a suspect wearing a disguise spray-painted over the store’s outdoor security cameras. The suspect appeared to be wearing a long smock, gloves, a face mask, glasses, a hat and either had long red hair or a wig. It is not known whether they were male or female. There was no attempted entry to the store and no additional damage occurred.
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Eagerly awaiting a variety of new perennials for my garden, I thought that sharing why these plants are going to become part of my garden was a great idea for a series of articles. I am always encouraging gardeners to grow perennials as they require less overall work, enhance biodiversity and provide a unique blend of season-long interest.
Perennials are a one time investment, which is always a benefit to bank accounts. As long as you do a great job of the initial work amending your soil – that work is forever done if you also follow sustainable landscaping practices. As they are always present. They change your garden chores a bit, however their roots are always in the ground so erosion is never a concern.
First and foremost, I thought it was important to ensure that throughout the entire growing season I would have colour in my garden. Having colour in the garden from April to October is not only beautiful but also helps some of our smaller critters the opportunity to thrive for as long as possible. I love to plant for the bees, the butterflies and the hummingbirds too and care enough to ensure they have a selection of food and pollen in the very early spring and as a far into the fall as possible. Learning about what you grow, their season of bloom, and all the other interesting cultural facts is exciting too!
One of the biggest challenges when growing perennials is to successfully have colour in your garden throughout the growing season. This is due to many perennials having a short season of bloom. Also, as we live with weather that is not always the same every year, this blooming time will change from year to year. Thus, a great solution to
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guarantee colour is to at least grow some perennials with a longer bloom time.
The other thing I insist on with perennials is to only grow those that behave. Just because you grow those that give colour throughout the growing season doesn’t mean that you need to be out in the garden day and night keeping it looking beautiful.
Gardening with the philosophy of live and let live is possible but only if your plants, respect this philosophy. I prefer not to be a slave to anything so the last thing that I wanted to add into my low maintenance garden is a perennial that doesn’t stay where it was planted.
A selection of Veronica spicata – also known as Speedwell are some wellbehaved and simply beautiful perennials that are well behaved and give a long period of colour. This type of perennial is very attractive to butterflies and bees. All are upright, clump forming perennials with dense slender spikesof star-shaped flowers.
The blooms open from the base upwards and do well in full sun to partial shade.
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Veronica spicata great for bees and butterflies
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Q: I’m confused by the conflicting reports on peptides. What are they exactly and are they safe? – Rona D., Gainesville, FL
A: I will try to give you as simple and straightforward an answer as possible – although it is a tangled-up area of medicine. First, a definition. Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. We get them through the foods we eat (soy, legumes, fish) and they occur naturally in the body. Insulin, for example, is a peptide that regulates blood sugar. Other peptides aid digestion, help regulate blood pressure and cause ovulation. Medical science has learned how to use peptides as medicine. GLP-1s are peptides and they have revolutionized health care for many people. Insulin is synthesized and provided to people with diabetes. Other peptides are approved for folks with HIV, who are light sensitive or to boost libido. And if they are prescribed by your doctor offlabel for other reasons, at least they’ve been through clinical trials.
But there’s a lot of concern about compounding pharmacies and online marketers pushing peptides to address everything from musclebuilding to cognition and sleep without having to certify the contents, efficacy or safety of the “medications.”
Because of such concerns, in 2023, the Food and Drug Administration removed 19 peptides from a list of drugs that compounding pharmacies could produce. Now, that may be rolled back. In July, the
FDA will discuss whether to add back seven peptides, labeling them “For Research Purposes Only,” meaning you are the research subject, AKA the guinea pig. Another five may be reintroduced at a later date.
So how do you know which peptides are safe, effective and will help you? You can start with 4YOUngevity.com and my free newsletter at michaelfroizenmd.substack.co
m. All information is rigorously vetted by a panel of experts. And talk with your doctor before taking any peptide. You don’t want your quest for better health to endanger you.
Q: I know you are advocating a lot of smart lifestyle choices to slow down aging and dodge dementia, but isn’t it just inevitable that I’ll get dimmer – and dumber – in my old age? – Fred R., Richmond, VA
A: I will say this as calmly and politely as I can: NoNoNoNoNo! You can always take steps to protect and improve your cognition and
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your overall health. And while my recommendations for a vital brain and body at any age (see 4YOUngevity.com and “The Great Age Reboot”) are based on solid science, there are a couple of new studies that reinforce the knowledge that “you” are in control of your future in many, many ways.
The first, in Nature Scientific Reports, tracked almost 4,000 adults in the BrainHealth Project, ages 19 to 94, for three years. It clearly demonstrated there’s no age at which you cannot improve
your metal agility and brain power. And the researchers found it is best done by continually engaging in targeted, brain-healthy, micro-training practices, such as active listening (you don’t talk, just listen), taking mini-quizzes, enjoying bursts of physical activity, and self-reflection (What am I feeling or thinking?). Participants who did the most 5-15-minute sessions of these activities daily and adopted everyday brainhealthy habits (a healthy plant-based diet, good sleep habits, found a sense of pur-
pose, and got plenty of physical activity) achieved the highest brain health scores. Young or old, all folks received the same degree of benefit.
Another new study also provides insight into how – at any age – you can protect and improve your mind. Published in Innovation in Aging, it found that when folks engage in the arts through reading, listening to music or visiting a gallery or museum they slow their pace of biological aging as much as regular exercise does. Put the two to-
gether and you are supercharging your future.
Health pioneer Michael Roizen, M.D., is chief wellness officer emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic and author of four No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. Check out his latest, “The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow,” and find out more at www.4YOUngevity.com. Email your health and wellness questions to Dr. Mike at questions@4YOUngevity.com.
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Under Motion 2026/138, the application for Lot 11, Block 3, Plan 6540, 82 Countryside Drive, will see the north side of the property setback from 15’ to 6’ to allow for a new 12’ x 32’ addition. A legal survey is to be shared with council.
Based on three conditions, Earl Shaurette will be allowed to move in a dwelling on Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 22189, Central Road. Said application was approved subject to: 1. The applicant enters into a building permit/ performance agreement with the Municipality. 2. Exterior of structure to be completed within one year of permit approval date; 3. The applicant provide security in favour of the Municipality, in the form of a performance bond, letter of credit, or similar security in the amount of $10,000.
Council reviewed the accepted Sandy Lake public washrooms and beach change houses cleaning contract. Reeve Ian Drul left the meeting while the matter was discussed.
Councillor Srudland reported on the speed bumps being put back in for the entire season.
The MHP will enter into a Utility agreement with the Outpost Campground.
The MHP wants to see the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) lobby the the Province of Manitoba to review and amend The Municipal Act as a whole but with special respect to section 152(2), to strengthen municipal authority to maintain order and safety at council meetings while respecting procedural fairness and the public’s right to attend.
The MHP would also like the AMM to advocate to the Province of Manitoba to develop and implement a comprehensive Provincial Radon Action Strategy to address radon exposure and support Manitoba municipalities in protecting the health and
safety of their communities; And Furthermore that such a strategy include coordinated provincial leadership in the areas of public awareness, province-wide testing initiatives, mitigation supports, regulatory modernization, and financial assistance programs to ensure a consistent, equitable, and effective province-wide approach that reduces financial and operational pressures on municipalities.
The MHP will also have the AMM advocate to the Government of Canada to amend the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to include veterinarians and animal health technicians who commit to practicing in rural, remote, or under served communities as eligible professions for federal student loan forgiveness benefits; And Furthermore, this amendment reflect terms comparable to those available for other rural-critical professions (e.g, number of years of service and maximum forgiveness amounts), recognizing that these veterinary professionals are essential to bolstering livestock health services and supporting agricultural sustainability.
Final two readings were given to By-Law No. 179, a by-law to amend the R.M. of Harrison Zoning By-Law No. 1381, and the by-law was passed with all council members in attendance in favour.
Final two readings were also given to By-Law No. 180, a by-law to empose and levy real property taxes for 2026, and it was passed with all council members in attendance in favour.
MAY 6 SPECIAL MEETING
Council of the Municipality of Harrison Park met for a special meeting on May 6 regarding the Docks & Shoreline Anchors Policy.
Delegations, Brian Judd, Max Waddell, and Trevor McCutcheon discussed docks, while Mike Hengen’s focus was on Docks policy.
Under Motion 2026/119, Policy TS-0007 – Docks & Shoreline Anchors, dated May 6, 2026, was adopted.
Handsome 3-bedroom
In this handsome threebedroom home, the main living area occupies the upper floor. On the ground floor, in addition to a den, a future two-bedroom secondary suite offers several options for the homeowner, including a mortgage-helper or in-law suite.
The covered entry leads into a foyer with the den on the left, as well as a handy bench adjacent to the coat closet. To the right is the stairway to the upper floor. The den features a clothes closet, allowing it to double as a guest bedroom.
Upstairs, the great room boasts an elegant tray ceiling.
bedrooms look out to the front garden and share a three-piece bathroom. The laundry room, broom closet and linen cupboard are all convenient to the bedrooms.
The double garage includes access to the main foyer, as well as the side garden and the furnace room.
Exterior finishes include stucco cladding with stone and wood accents. The shingle roof contrasts with the metal one over the garage and entry. Cutstone pilasters flank the garage door and the front door.
This home measures 39 feet wide and 47 feet, six inches deep for a total of 1,423 square feet on the upper floor, where ceilings measure nine feet high throughout.
Plans for design 6-3-678 are available for $735 (set of 5), $795 (set of 8) and $843 for a super set of 10.
Sliding glass doors give access to a generous glass-railed balcony that looks over the front garden. A gas fireplace will spread its warm glow throughout the open-plan area, which includes the kitchen as well as the dining room, with access to a patio that overlooks the back garden.
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The kitchen includes plenty of counter space, a corner pantry for storage and a work island with a double sink. Thanks to the placement of the work island, the cook will be able to communicate with family and guests while preparing meals or snacks.
The master suite overlooks the back garden for privacy.
The ensuite includes double basins and a shower stall, and the roomy walk-in closet has its own entrance.
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