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DAR R E L L N E SBIT T / SO U T H M O U N T AIN PR E SS Weeks before the strong north winds forced large flocks of snow geese to touch down in the area leading up to the Victoria Day long weekend, this pair of Canada geese, also known as “honkers”, paid close attention to protecting a nest along the shoreline of Sandy Lake. Lakes are among the nesting habitats, casting a great view of a brood of goslings once hatched.

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It’s mixed emotions as Parks Canada has announced the extension of a motorized watercraft ban on Clear Lake for 2025, intensifying efforts to curb the spread of zebra mussels following their detection in late 2023. Parks Canada’s recent

announcement, while attempting to safeguard the aquatic health of Riding Mountain National Park’s Clear Lake, has sparked debate amongst local communities and businesses.

While motorized boats are offlimits, kayaks and canoes are still allowed, however, they must have a correct permit following an ex-

tensive inspection.

“Parks Canada’s decision to announce a continued ban on motorized boats in Clear Lake on the Friday of the May Long Weekend is completely unacceptable,” said MP for Riding Mountain Dan Mazier.

“Earlier this year, Parks Canada indicated the ban would be lifted, yet now, with no warning or clear

explanation, they’ve reversed course during one of the busiest weekends of the year.”

Mazier continued, stating that there is a lack of transparency and respect for the public by Parks Canada, adding that locals, businesses, and visitors have been left in the dark.

“The constant flip-flopping has

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Despite Parks Canada’s ecological intent, many business owners like Kelsey Connor of Clear Lake Marina and Wasagaming’s Martese tour boat, feel devastated.

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Ba la ncing environm enta l p rotection a nd tourism from p age 1 less, suggesting Parks Canada “dropped the ball from day one.”

Parks Canada’s decision to ban motorized watercraft on Clear Lake brings to the surface the complexity of balancing environmental protection with community reliance on tourism and recreation. Parks Canada stated that they are striving to navigate these challenges while maintaining popular activities amidst the wider conservation effort, however, the ban has become a heated debate of ecology and economy.

As stakeholders wrestle with these decisions, the community remains divided, with conservation restorations and economic livelihoods hanging in the balance.

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Council of the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson (MCEA) met on April 24, 29, and 30 for special meetings regarding the Financial Plan with all members in attendance.

The Financial Plan public hearing was held on the 24th, and on the 29th, council in accordance with subsection 162

(1) of The Municipal Act, the 2025 Financial Plan inclusive of the operating and capital budget, an estimate of operating revenue and expenditure, and a five-year capital plan was approved and adopted.

Council also gave first reading to By-Law No. 100-25, a by-law of the MCE to impose and levy real property taxes for 2025.

Upon being given final two readings at the April 30 special meeting, By-Law No. 10025 (Tax by-law) was passed with Councillors Burgess, Cameron, Johnson, Shellborn, and Reeve Baraniuk in favour.

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“Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver truly uplifts the spirit of how West Virginia and the Blue Ridge Mountains are almost heaven. The same can be said of Parkland Manitoba and Riding Mountain National Park, with the area being home to a number of majestic views by travelling down a country or rural road kept in good condition by municipalities and area contractors. Here, a Ken Beatty Construction driver, initiated a run to off-load gravel on Ditch Lake Road, a surface that leads folks through natural beauty and subsequently back home south of Onanole.

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In contrast, James Plewak – former chief of the Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation, sees the ban as a hopeful pivot in a “disappointing journey” against the invasive species, advocating for cautious measures as the mussels threaten further ecological damage and downstream spread.

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FINDING BALANCE

M a y celebra tes M en ta l H ea lth Aw a ren ess M on th, crea tin g con versa tion s a n d op en in g the dia logue on m en ta l w ell-bein g RAC HEAL FLIN TO FT So uth M o unta in Pre ss

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, bringing conversations about mental well-being into the forefront.

In my pursuit of understanding and breaking down barriers to mental health care, I had the privilege of speaking with Amy Dreilich, an intuitive healer based just outside of Binscarth. Through her practice, L.I.T (Light In Transformation), Dreilich empowers individuals to embark on a transformative journey of healing that honours the mind-body-spirit connection.

Understanding Dreilich’s approach to healing, her practice as an intuitive healer is centered on a personalized approach to mental health.

“As an intuitive healer, I have a unique skill set that allows me to get on my client’s ‘map’, tuning into their personal strengths, values, skills, and abilities,” said Dreilich.

“I believe the underlying causes of mental and emotional struggles are deeply personal and unique to each individual.”

Her initial complimentary discovery session lays the groundwork for longer-term

guidance, integrating intuitive and evidence-based methods.

“I can also collaborate with other professionals, such as doctors, dieticians, or therapists, to support the client’s long-term success,” Dreilich added. “Together, we work toward sustainable lifestyle changes that improve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.”

Often referred to as a “Two-Eyed Seeing” approach, integrating both intuitive and evidence-based wisdom, Dreilich believes that this approach allows clients to pursue realistic, achievable steps toward holistic well-being.

Diverse techniques for diverse needs, what makes Dreilich’s method distinct is its adaptability.

“What works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for another,” she explained, highlighting her blend of modern psychological principles with traditional frameworks like the Medicine Wheel, as well as modern psychological principles, positive psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), and subconscious reprogramming.

“All this is filtered through in depth assessments

and quality questions helping me get on their ‘map’ physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually,” she explained.

F E E L IN G ST U CK Personal journeys informing professional paths… Dreilich’s own experiences have deeply influenced her practice.

“I know what it’s like to feel stuck… to not believe that I deserved to feel better,” she said. “To live in a heavy fog.

To get a diagnosis, go to doctors, counsellors, and other professionals, and still feel like nothing is really helping.

I know what it’s like to believe healing is possible for other people, but not for me.”

Dreilich shared that she often didn’t care enough in the past to do the work because deep down she didn’t believe she deserved to feel better.

“I did all the things we’re told to do… I focused on movement, nutrition, hydration, sleep, mindfulness, and breath work. I tried CBT, DBT, and spent time outdoors,” she recalled. “Those things helped to a point, but I still found myself triggered by things I couldn’t explain.”

According to Dreilich, a

trigger isn’t just something that makes you uncomfortable. It can cause a sudden surge of symptoms, like flashbacks in PTSD/cPTSD, phobias, or compulsions like OCD. “And when that happens, it’s hard to feel in control,” she said. “I didn’t find real relief until I started working with the subconscious mind.

That’s when things started to change.”

Dreilich outlined that subconscious healing works by rewiring neuro pathways, emotional imprints, beliefs, and memories that live under the surface. It creates new neural pathways, often without needing much conscious effort.

“I use specific, science backed audio tracks that support this kind of transformation in as little as 13-18 minutes,” she explained. “That’s when it finally started to make sense for me. It has you responding to emotional situations in new ways without resorting to old ways of being.

And that’s the approach I now use with my clients and teach them how to use it at home.”

Dreilich’s transformative journey began with subconscious healing, a process she

now incorporates into her healing methodologies. By rewiring neural pathways through scientific and intuitive methods, Dreilich encourages self-exploration and sustainable change.

It’s essential to address widespread mental health challenges, and in contemporary discussions about mental health, Dreilich identifies a recurring theme… people often feel isolated in their struggles.

“Everyone experiences negative thinking and feelings, they are part of the human experience,” she said.

Her work emphasizes using subconscious tools to address these emotions, integrating them with physical practices like breath work to build resilience.

Dreilich argues against the misconception that healing is about eradicating negative emotions… “thinking ‘healing’ is never experiencing negative emotions, or experiences, or that they have to rush/by-pass negative vibes,” she explained. “And the truth is, no matter how much ‘work’ we do on ourselves, we will experience tough, even heart wrenching challenges at times.”

Dreilich added that it is

not about avoiding or shutting down tough experiences, but to allow those experiences to strengthen the physical nervous system, the mind, and emotions.

“At L.I.T, we don’t call it ‘stress free’, we call it ‘stress resilience’,” she smiled.

Supporting the idea that our mental outlook significantly influences our overall health, Dreilich practices a blended method utilizing what she describes as our “three brains” – head, gut, and heart – connected by the vagus nerve.

“Science is finally catching up to what so many of us have known intuitively for generations, that we essentially have three brains,” Dreilich said.

“Add in the subconscious (where our beliefs, emotions, and memories live), and the mind-body connection becomes even more powerful. In my work, we weave together this scientific understanding with indigenous wisdom, specifically the Medicine Wheel which honours the whole person – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Each session and action step are rooted in this approach.”

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Stop using seniors as scap egoats My wife Cindy reminded me the other day that both she and I are going to join the ‘senior’ pool in 2025, and will join the group that continually is criticized for every conceivable deficiency in the modern world, real or imaginary. While seniors know and take responsibility for what they have done, they also would like to point out that it was not the seniors who took…

The melody out of music; the pride out of appearance; the romance out of love; the commitment out of marriage; the responsibility out of parenthood; the together out of family; the learning out of education; the dedication out of employment; the service out of patriotism; the Golden Rule from rulers; the civility out of behavior; the refinement out of language; the prudence out of spending; the

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Seniors certainly aren’t the ones who eliminated patience and tolerance from personal relationships, and interactions with others. Nor did they invent credit cards.

Remember, inside every older person is a young person wondering what happened.

The D olphin Trainer An elderly man rear ends a young man driving an expensive sports car. Enraged, the guy hops out of his car and confronts the old man.

“Look what you did to my car,” he yells, “You’re gonna give me $10,000 right now or I’m gonna beat you to a pulp!” “Oh my,” says the old man, “I don’t have that kind of money. Let me call my son, he trains dolphins and he’ll know what to do.”

“Dolphin… ,” the other driver huffs, while rolling his eyes. The old man pulls out his phone, dials his son and just as the son answers, the irate man snatches the phone from the old man. “So, you’re a dolphin trainer, huh? Well, your old man here just rear ended my car and I need 10 grand right now or I’m gonna beat you and your old man to

a pulp. So you better train those dolphins to bring you some cash!”

“I’ll be there in 10 minutes,” says the voice calmly on the other end. Exactly 10 minutes later a pickup truck pulls up. Huge guy pops out and proceeds to walk calmly towards the bully. Before the enraged young man can speak, the man smoothly rams his head against the other man’s forehead. The bully crumples like paper and the other man catches him, leaving him in a heap on the side of the road. When he’s finished, he walks over to the old man and says, “For the last time dad… I train seals…

Navy Seals, not dolphins.”

Genie Grants W ish A woman was walking along the beach when she stumbled upon a Genie’s lamp. She picked it up and

rubbed it, and lo-and-behold a Genie appeared. The amazed woman asked if she got three wishes. The Genie said, “Nope … due to inflation, constant downsizing, low wages in third world countries and fierce global competition, I can only grant you one wish. So … what will it be? “ The woman didn’t hesitate. She said, “I want peace in the Middle East. See this map? I want these countries to stop fighting with each other.” The Genie looked at the map and exclaimed, “Gadzooks, lady! These countries have been at war for thousands of years. I’m good but not that good! I don’t think it can be done. Make another wish.”

The woman thought for a minute and said, “Well, I’ve never been able to find the right man. One that’s consid-

erate and fun, likes to cook and helps with the housecleaning, gets along with my family, doesn’t watch sports all the time, and is faithful.

“That’s what I wish for… a good man.”

The Genie let out a long sigh and said, “Let me see that map again.”

Two O ld Guys Two old guys from a senior centre were sipping lemonade on the porch. One asks the other, “Ralph, I’m 92, and even my aches have pains.

You must be close to my age.

How are you feeling? Ralph says, “Like a brand new baby.” No kidding! Like a brand new baby?” “Yep. No teeth, no hair, and wet diapers.”

Until next week… Life’s too short to be serious all the time.

P olicy m a tters fa r m ore th a n p a rtisa n p olitics

By CAM D AHL A former Prime Minister once quipped from the campaign trail that “an election is no time to talk about serious issues”. When it comes to providing opportunities for Canadians, however, policy matters far more than partisan politics. We have had a federal election, and a Cabinet has been appointed. We now need the government to have a laser-like focus on the fundamentals of good policy.

I have heard farmers express the view that agriculture is an afterthought around the cabinet table. The sector makes up about seven percent of the Canadian gross domestic product, or $150 billion per year, and employs 2.3 million Canadians, representing one in nine jobs across the country. An acknowledgement, by the whole cabinet, of the critical contribution that agriculture makes to the Canadian economy would be a good way for the new federal government to offset farmers’ frustration about the placement of agriculture in national policy priorities.

Trade must be the priority issue for the new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

In 2024, Canadian agriculture and food exports exceeded $100 billion, yet the policies that will support and expand Canadian agriculture and food exports are not always considered when Canada’s trade positions are set. A positive key first step signaling a shift in focus for agriculture policy would be the explicit inclusion of agricul-

Op inion ture in the “Team Canada” missions that are part of our outreach with U.S. customers and policy makers.

While agriculture, like most Canadian industries, has rightfully focused on the threat of U.S. tariffs in the past few months, protectionism is growing around the world. Canadian pork and seafood exports to China face a 25 percent tariff. Canola products have been hit with a 100 percent tariff by the Chinese government. Canadian agriculture and food exports have been sidelined by European non-tariff barriers, despite the Canada – European Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Growing protectionism is compounded by rising political uncertainty, with the war in Ukraine and instability in the Middle East just two examples. Canada needs a strategic plan to deal with these threats.

The new federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Hon. Heath MacDonald, could hit the ground running if he were to set up, together with representatives from export agriculture, a task group with the mandate to develop a strategic plan for agriculture and agri-food trade. This joint government and industry task group should set out to answer three basic questions. First, in the short term, how does Canada mitigate the impact of tariffs and potential tariffs on agricul-

ture and food exports? Second, what is the strategic plan to eliminate non-tariff and tariff trade barriers currently blocking Canadian agriculture and food exports?

And third, what is the strategic plan to diversify markets for Canadian agriculture and food exports?

The overarching goal of the task group should be to set out a clear plan that will preserve the integrated North American market for agriculture and food products, and to eliminate tariff and non-tariff trade barriers around the world.

The effort to develop a strategic plan for agriculture and food trade cannot only be carried out by governments.

There is also work to be done by farm groups and industry stakeholders. There are over 400 farm groups across Canada. This means that governments do not always receive a coherent consensus position from the sector. It is incumbent upon farmers, those who represent farmers, along with food processors and manufacturers, to develop

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Lack of consensus within agriculture opens the door for governments to do nothing.

Agriculture and food trade is not just a matter of economic policy, it is also a national security issue, given the increasingly less stable geopolitical environment.

This is especially true for the three countries who are signatories to the Canada – U.S.

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ing the new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, has an opportunity to put these promises into action for farmers, processors, and the millions of Canadians who work in the sector. Current disruptions to world trade can be turned into opportunities for Canadian agriculture, but only if we see bold and decisive policy. The alternatives will be bad for farmers, bad for Canadian value-added processing, and undermine the potential for growth in the Canadian economy.

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Self-ca re sh ould h a p p en da ily a nd non-negotia bly For individuals struggling in silence, Dreilich advises trying to stay calm and ask for help.

“You Matter. Do not trust your thoughts when your mind is scattered... use this acronym – STOPP – Stop, Take a breath, Observe what you are thinking, Pull back and ask… is this fact or opinion, and Practice what works best for you, for others and then the situation,” Dreilich

from p age 3 outlined. “And give yourself permission to ask for help when you need, going as fast as the slowest part of you feels safe to go. You are not alone.”

Dreilich is helping to create space for healing and growth, offering a mental health workshop scheduled for May 31 at the Binscarth

Drop In Centre. It’s a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about mental health. The inspiration behind Dreilich’s upcoming mental health workshop is her desire to bridge gaps in current mental health care.

“I love creating spaces like this… attendees can expect a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space,” she said.

Open to everyone, Dreilich’s aim is to make wellness

more accessible, blending community engagement with practical wellness strategies.

Prioritizing self-care as a healer, for Dreilich, self-care isn’t an afterthought but a cornerstone of her practice.

“Self-care for me is being ‘on the clock’,” she stated.

“It’s daily, it’s intentionality, it’s non-negotiable. If I don’t take care of me, nothing else in my wheel works.”

With the ongoing focus of

Mental Health Awareness Month, Dreilich hopes to see a shift from reactive to proactive mindsets in managing mental health. She envisions communities where it’s okay to feel emotions deeply and where business models allow space for wellness prioritization.

With free resources available through L.I.T’s platforms and as commitment to inclusivity, Dreilich offers a sanc-

tuary for those beginning or continuing their mental health journey.

This May and beyond, Mental Health Awareness Month helps to recognize the significance of mental health in our lives… a critical reminder that taking care of our mind is just as vital as caring for our body.

“Remember,” Dreilich said, “you do not have to do this alone.”

Ca reless driving th e lea ding fa ctor in m otorcycle collisions Manitobans who ride motorcycles are among the most vulnerable road users in the province. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) wants more drivers to be aware of how quickly things can go tragically wrong on two wheels.

Between 2022-2024, MPI recorded nine fatalities and 434 injuries to motorcycle drivers and passengers in collisions on Manitoba roadways.

Careless driving is the number one factor in motorcycle collisions. The most common forms of careless driving that lead to multivehicle collisions involving a motorcycle are turning improperly, followed by failing

to yield right of way and following too closely. In the past three years, careless driving has been the number one factor for both collisions caused by vehicle drivers and those caused by motorcycle drivers.

“We need drivers to stop the careless behaviours we are seeing that are causing collisions,” said Maria Campos, Vice President & Customer and Product Officer at MPI. “Motorcyclists can be more difficult to see on the road as they can be obscured by other vehicles and can easily disappear into a driver’s blind spot. Both drivers and riders need to give plenty of notice before turning, changing lanes, or slowing down to give everyone

more time to react.

“To increase driver awareness of motorcycles on Manitoba’s roadways, we have launched a ‘Look twice for motorcycles’ campaign.

Motorists should always look twice for motorcycles because of the fact that they are not as visible, particularly when making lane changes or left turns at intersections.”

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, a sentiment echoed by the Coalition of Manitoba Motorcycle Groups (CMMG).

“Drivers need to check mirrors and check before changing lanes – your window frame can hide an oncoming motorcyclist,” said Doug Houghton, Director of

the CMMG. “Motorcyclists, you need to ride according to your ability and road conditions. Ride like you are invisible and anticipate the potential movement of other vehicles at intersections and crowded highways. Ride smart. Ride safe. The best safety equipment is under your helmet – use it!”

While careless driving was the most common factor in motorcycle collisions in 2022 and 2023, collisions with wildlife was the second highest factor.

On average, over the past five years, motorcyclists under 30 years of age were involved in twice as many collisions as motorcyclists between 30 and 59, and males made up approximately 91%

of motorcyclists involved in collisions.

There were 30,980 motorcycles registered in Manitoba in 2024. There are a number of ways we can all work together to keep motorcyclists safe on the road.

For motorcyclists: •Wear the right gear – an approved safety helmet, eye protection, jacket, pants, and boots •Try to be highly visible by wearing bright colours •Ride so that others can see you – headlight on and not weaving in and out of traffic so that you stay out of motorists’ blind spots •Adjust riding behaviour to the road surface – if you are riding on a slippery surface, for example, slow your

speed accordingly and adjust when making turns For drivers: •Always look twice for motorcycles when changing lanes and at intersections to be sure there isn’t a motorcycle in your blind spot •Watch for signals – it may be hard to see a motorcycle’s turning signal so watch for other signs, like shoulder checking, which can indicate the rider is planning to change lanes or make a turn •Follow at a safe distance – motorcycles may stop faster than other vehicles so four seconds is the recommended following distance.

That should be increased at night or if it is raining.

M anitoba governm ent introduces new m ath curriculum The Manitoba government is introducing a new compulsory math curriculum for Grade 9 students that will include financial literacy to help improve math scores and better prepare students for advanced courses and adulthood, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt announced.

“The renewed course will better prepare high school students for the demands of pre-calculus, chemistry and physics, while giving students more time to master practical, hands-on mathematics,” said Schmidt. “The financial literacy component will help students learn the tools to make smart financial decisions in their adult lives, like how to budget and how to save for the future.”

The renewed Grade 9 math compulsory course will replace the current one that included an optional transitional math course. Financial literacy elements will be incorporated throughout the curriculum. The program will be piloted in select schools starting in September 2026, with full implementation throughout the province expected in September 2027, noted the minister.

“Grade 9 math is taught during a pivotal year for stu-

dents,” said Jehu Peters, teacher, mathematics department, Maples Collegiate. “Extending it to a full-year course gives all Manitoba learners increased contact time with their teacher, which is an excellent way to strengthen numeracy skills.

Embedding financial literacy in the curriculum will boost engagement with relevant content and prepare every student to make informed financial decisions.”

To further support financial literacy outcomes, the Manitoba government is also providing $65,000 to the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education to renew resources for teachers who deliver the new curriculum and offer educators updated tools and resources to integrate financial literacy into English language arts, social studies and mathematics curriculums in Grades 4 through 10.

Giving kids in Manitoba the best education by improv-

ing curriculums and literacy outcomes, including financial literacy by creating a dedicated unit on financial literacy in Grade 9, was a commitment made in the 2024 speech from the throne, noted the minister. The inclusion of financial literacy in a re-

newed Grade 9 math curriculum is another way the Manitoba government is working to achieve this priority, in addition to several other important initiatives, including the Universal School Nutrition Program, the early reading screening initiative,

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F la gg touted a s ca n’t-m iss N BA sta r Even if you’re only a casual fan of U.S. college basketball, you’ve probably heard of Cooper Flagg, who will be the No. 1 selection in the June 25 National Basketball Association draft.

Just as golf fans had heard of a young Tiger Woods prior to his big splash on the PGA Tour in 1996; just as Canadian hockey fans were well aware of the junior hockey exploits of Wayne Gretzky in the mid-1970s; just as basketball fans knew all about Michael Jordan before he hit the hardwood in the NBA in the 1980s, the name Cooper Flagg is as famous as any North American amateur athlete these days.

Still only 18 years of age, Flagg graduated high school a year early, enrolled at Duke University as a 17-year-old and dominated the U.S. college hoop scene like no other in his rookie season.

He won every major national player of the year award, and led the Blue Devils to a 35-4 record and a berth in March Madness’s Final Four. (They lost 70–67 to Houston.)

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Penton SP OR T S T ALK tics, the ways he impacted the game on both ends of the floor, really in every category, was off the charts – as good of a freshman season that a guy has had here,” Duke coach Jon Scheyer told the Associated Press.

Dallas Mavericks, who made major headlines during the season by trading their superstar guard, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers, had the bingo balls bounce in their favour in the NBA draft lottery and give them the No. 1 pick. Naturally, it will be Flagg, team officials said.

Flagg, who grew up in

Maine in a basketball-crazy family (both his parents played college hoops), averaged 19.2 points per game with Duke this year, grabbed 7.5 rebounds per game and had 4.2 assists.

While being selected No. 1 is no guarantee of success, most analysts who study the NBA are expecting Flagg to be a star. “His ball-handling, playmaking and ability to function as a finisher are far superior to Risacher’s skill,” wrote Morten Stig Jensen of yahoo.com, referring to last year’s No. 1 overall choice, forward Zaccharie Risacher of the Atlanta Hawks. He’s slightly inferior to the 2023 No. 1 pick, Frenchman Victor Wenbenyama, of San Antonio Spurs, but power forward Paolo Banchero, another former Duke player who went No. 1 to Orlando in 2022, isn’t as good a prospect as Flagg, wrote Stig Jensen.

The draft is often a crapshoot. In 1984, Jordan didn’t get picked until selection No. 3, waiting while Akeem Olajuwon went to the Houston Rockets at No. 1 and 7-foot-1 Sam Bowie was picked by Portland Trail Blazers at No.

2. Olajuwon went on to have a starry career in the NBA while Bowie, plagued by injuries, averaged only 10.9 points per game in 10 seasons.

History tells us Cooper Flagg being picked No. 1 by Dallas is by no means a slam dunk, but the Mavs are expecting their top pick to be more like Jordan, less like Bowie.

•RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “I just was watching Terminator 2, where the T-1000 becomes so brittle that with each movement, part of his body breaks. Anyone else just think of Joel Embiid of the 76ers?”

•Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “United Football League’s Samson Nacua slaps a fan at a UFL game. That is shocking. There is a United Football League?”

•Comedy guy Torben Rolfsen of Vancouver, after coach

Rick Tocchet and the Canucks went their separate ways. “Some people are calling for the return of John Tortorella. Well, at least one guy who runs a gas station in Point Roberts.”

•Ontario columnist Keith Schell, on the Utah NHL team’s new name, Mammoth: “I think they missed a glorious marketing opportunity by not naming their team the ‘Stormin’ Mormons’.”

•Another one from Schell: “Since the new Pope grew up a Chicago White Sox fan, I wonder how long it will take him to send the team a box of St. Jude medals, the patron saint of lost and hopeless causes.”

•Super 70s Sports, on Pete Rose: “He’s already enshrined in the Gambling, Nacho Helmet, and Bad Haircut Halls of Fame.”

•Headline at TheBeaverton.com: “Leafs jersey thrown onto ice gets

by Toronto’s defense and into

the back of their net.”

•TheBeaverton.com continues to pick on the Leafs: “‘One day I’ll be dead and I won’t have to watch this team,’ thinks Leafs fan to cheer himself up.”

•Gary Van Sickle of golf website The First Call, on whether the PGA could create as much drama as this year’s Masters: “A White Sox fan is now the Pope so, yes, anything is possible.”

•Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: “Memo to Anthony Santander: It’s almost June. Time to start hitting, isn’t it?”

• Headline at fark.com: “The NFL schedules TV games accordingly after learning the people love to tune in to watch the Cowboys lose.”

Bruce Penton is a former sports editor of the Brandon Sun. Care to comment? Email: brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

M a vericks ra ined out The Minnedosa Mavericks saw their start to the 2025 Santa Clara Baseball League delayed due to rain, as their May 14 home opener against

the Plumas Pirates was postponed.

Their next home action will be Wednesday, May 28 against the Portage Padres.

Junior hockey playoffrecap The Calgary Canucks are the Centennial Cup champions – emblematic of winning the National Junior A hockey title.

The Canucks blasted the Melfort Mustangs 7-2 in the final of the week-long event on home ice in Calgary on Sunday, May 18.

Calgary reached the final with a 3-2 overtime semi-final win over the Rockford Nationals a day earlier. That same day Melfort edged the Trenton Golden Hawks 4-3.

Manitoba’s representative, the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, finished round robin play with a record of 2-1-1 but fell 4-0 to Rockford in quarter

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R CM P loca te tw o decea sed a s a result of w ildfire On May 14, Lac du Bonnet RCMP recovered two bodies believed to be an adult male and adult female, just off Wendigo Road, in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Lac du Bonnet. It is believed both adults succumbed to injuries sustained in the wildfire. The RCMP was made aware on May 13 these individuals were trapped in the fire, however, due to extreme conditions, emergency personnel were not able to reach their location until the following day. An autopsy will be completed to confirm the identity of the victims.

Currently there are no additional reports of unaccounted people related to the Lac du Bonnet wildfire. The area continues to be an active fire area and RCMP officers including Manitoba RCMP Search and Rescue Unit, are on scene. Police continue to be at three checkpoints along Highway 313 to ensure that only emergency vehicles are allowed into the active fire zone.

RCMP would also like to remind people that the area around the fire zone is a restricted air space, and the use of drones is not permitted, as it significantly impedes the work of all air support fighting the fire.

On May 14, as part of an on-going investigation, Ste. Rose du Lac and Winnipegosis RCMP along with assistance from Manitoba RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS), executed a warrant to enter a dwelling at a residence in Crane River First Nation. After gaining access to the residence, officers were informed a wanted male was hiding in a crawl space. Officers informed the male that he was under arrest and despite several warnings and commands to surrender, the male refused to comply. Further assessment of the situation revealed the male was armed with a firearm. Due to the high-risk situation, PDS Marook along with his handler were called in and located the suspect hiding under several items. The suspect was taken into custody with minor injuries. A 21-year-old male of Ebb and Flow First Nation, was

to slow. The first officer to arrive on scene, witnessed a female, acting erratically and climbing up onto vehicles on the highway, while in possession of an edged weapon.

The officer made numerous attempts to de-escalate the situation, however, the female ignored the officer and continued to behave erratically while brandishing the edged weapon. The officer approached the female, and despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, the female then turned and advanced quickly toward the officer with the edged weapon. The officer then discharged his firearm. The female sustained a gunshot injury. Officers immediately provided medical aid until EMS arrived. The 54-year-old female, from the Rural Municipality (R.M.) North Cypress Langford, was transported to hospital in stable condition. The officer was wearing a Body Worn Cam-

RCMP Briefs Provincial Roundup Wanted for the following charges: Fail To Comply with Probation Order, Pointing a Firearm, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purposes, Flight from Police, and Resisting Arrest. Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP continue to investigate.

On May 12, Carberry RCMP responded to reports of an unknown person causing a disturbance on Highway 1, near Road 88 West.

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Baldur/Glenboro: The Gazette – Music has a way of bringing people together, and organizers of Cypress River’s annual Prairie Wind Music Festival are making sure its voice carries father than ever this year. Drawing and impressive 500 attendees in 2024, the small village on Highway 2, is gearing up for a bigger and better event summer event. New this year is a special Saturday tribute honouring the late Vera Bjornson of Glenboro – a true champion for music across the region in the builder, performer, and teacher categories.

Pilot Mound: The Hometown View – From the outside it may simply look like a barn or storage shed, but owners, Greg and Tracy Currie, have worked over the past 18 years to turn the structure into an Air BnB. Located atop the Pembina Valley, the home away from home, is a short driving distance from the towns of Pilot Mound, Swan Lake or Manitou. Billed as the Currie Country Living Barn Air BnB is an option for a relaxing get away.

Treherne: The Times – The community of Cypress River is proud that Carson Carels was recognized as the Prince George Cougars Brett Connolly (alumnus) Rookie of the 2024-25 Season. Carels, who lives in Cypress River, is a defenseman sporting dynamism and talent, scoring six goals and adding 29 assists in 60 games as a rookie.

Baldur/Glenboro: The Gazette – Surrounded by family and friends, Robert Marginet of Holland, was inducted onto the Fiddling Wall of Fame in the Accompanist category, at Carman on April 27.

Growing up, the husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather was more interested in music than school. He and his wife Jacqueline (nee Hacault), a marvelous singer, are celebrating their 63rd wedding anniversary.

Pilot Mound: The Hometown View – The Royal Canadian Navy Band, the HMCS Chippawa Prairie Sailors – a professional team of musicians – made a return engagement to the Manitoba Opera House on May 10, bringing their trademark variety of musical styles to the stage.

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Back from his winter journey in the southern United States, this male wood duck was spotted along the Rolling River near the Tales School recently. Related to the mandarin duck of Asia, the wood duck is the only North American duck that can produce two broods in a single season. The independence of their young must play a part, as their chicks leave the nest the morning after they hatch and head off to find water.

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Neepawa: The Banner & Press – For the love of the game, Rick Sparling, who was born and raised in Neepawa, has penned a new book exploring local Senior ‘A’ baseball from a South Central and Westman standpoint, taking in account the past 75 years. The book is filled with statistics, stories and pictures with a special focus on the San Clara League. As part of giving back to his community, all profits from the book ($50 retail) will be given to local minor baseball.

Boissevain: The Recorder – Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation, located 41 kilometers north of Melita on Highway 83, has filed as lawsuit against the Government of Manitoba and Attorney General of Canada claiming ownership of Turtle Mountain Provincial Park. The lawsuit filed April 22 asks for the land, compensation, and proceeds from the land be transferred from Canada and Manitoba to the First Nation.

Moosomin: The WorldSpectator – Apple, cherry, lemon, raisin and perhaps, a sour cream pie, were on the menu at the Fleming Pie Auction held on April 12, which constituted as the most successful pie auction to date.

The annual event is a fundraiser for the Fleming Community Organization. This year there were 63 pies compared to 39 in 2024 plus a kid’s auction. All told over $10,000 was raised. Not bad for a community of 90 residents.

Boissevain: The Recorder – Lori Dmitruk of the DeloraineWinchester Housing Committee is among those taking a serious interest in the housing market within the Westman region, which at the present a housing shortage looms large.

Dmitruk feels small communities cannot survive if they don’t grow and keep young families within. Probe Research states that 56 percent of Manitobans say that affordability is their biggest housing concern, and 16 percent cite the lack of availability.

Roblin: The Review – Residents of the Roblin area had the opportunity to view three options in terms of the valley bridge upgrade on Highway 5.

The session hosted by Stantec also saw two representatives from Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) on hand to answer questions.

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Hanbidge GAR D EN IN G matoes should be picked when they are not fully ripe for the best flavour. In spite of having many favourite heirlooms, I really do think that Nella ranks at the top.

As far as peppers go – I have a few favourites. As we can use peppers in many ways, in my opinion we should grow many different peppers! I hope you enjoy a look into my favourites.

The Doe Hill pepper is extremely rare. It is a family heirloom from Highland County, Virginia. It is a great choice for anywhere the season is short and is also one of the tastiest peppers you will ever sample. It is a smaller, round lobed pepper that will turn gold at maturity. Enjoy the Doe Hill pepper stuffed or simply as a great ingredient in a salad. Only 60 to 65 days to harvest from transplanting.

The Sweet Chocolate Pepper was developed by Elwyn Meader and was introduced in 1965. It is an impressive pepper that ripens from green to a dark chocolate purple that is deep red inside. Producing fruit all summer long it is a sure fire addition to your garden. It is 65 to 70 days to maturity from transplanting The last pepper, I would like to share is the Red Ruffled Pimento Pepper. This old fashioned tomato pepper can be eaten raw or used in hot dishes and is especially lovely stuffed. It is one of the most beautiful, highly ruffled tomato peppers I have ever grown.

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Growing heirlooms is something that should always be considered. We need to consciously make the effort to preserve our genetic diversity for future generations. It is also something that honours plants that we have grown over the centuries. One thing that I always notice as a very visible difference between hybrids and heirlooms is that when you plant a field of hybrid plants they will be almost completely identical like a brigade of soldiers. When you plant a field of heirlooms you will see subtle variations in colours and forms that somehow feels more freeing.

In my garden, I usually grow a combination of hybrid and heirloom plants. Often some of the heirloom plants will be better producers than the hybrid plants. I like to use the tomato as an example.

Tomatoes are hot crops and like to see warm, sunny days for best production. However, some of the heirloom tomatoes that I always grow thrive when the weather is cooler. I figure that as I do not have the power to dictate the weather, if I grow tomatoes that thrive in hot weather and some that thrive is cooler weather – I am always guaranteed a tomato crop!

Growing heirlooms tells stories that we would otherwise never experience. Over the years, I have grown many heirlooms, and many have stood out as leaders in my garden. However, there is one ultimate tomato that wins for fast germination, amazing growth and a flavour that is seriously to die for. This unnamed variety of tomato we call “Nella”. We received some tomatoes from a lovely woman by that name. Nella had traded and saved seeds even after her immigration to Canada with her brother who still lives in the old country.

Their family and friends have traded and saved seeds for many generations on both sides of the border between Croatia and Italy. My experience with Nella (the tomato) is unparalleled as even after saving the seeds in a not ideal environment for more than a year or two, they all germinated and left all the other heirloom tomatoes we are growing behind. The fruit is a pinky red colour and these to-

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that. Can you explain what apoB is? – Jerome I., Lincoln, NE A: You’ve got a smart doctor. A recent study published in the European Heart Journal found that apoB is the best marker when testing for the risk of heart disease.

ApoB is a kind of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol and other fats through the blood – and three of the four types of apoB transport “bad” LDL cholesterol and can deposit it along the lining of blood vessels and arteries causing major risks for heart attack and stroke. (The fourth helps re-

move “bad” cholesterol from the bloodstream.)

The researchers looked at blood samples from more than 200,000 people and followed participants for up to 15 years. That’s how they figured out that the more of those three apoBs that are in your blood, the greater your risk.

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Testing apoB is especially important for the one in 13 folks (like you Jerome) who have their heart disease risk underestimated by conventional cholesterol blood tests, says the researchers. And they point out that since 20%40% of first-time occurrences of cardiovascular events are fatal, switching to apoB testing can potentially save lives.

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Every month, mid-cycle, some women experience estrogen levels that are exponentially higher at the start of their cycle than when their bodies release an egg for potential fertilization. And before and after menopause, women’s levels go up and down until they settle in around the level some 10-yearolds have in their bodies.

These fluctuations may be related to your menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause, and oral contraceptive use – and can be affected by stress, poor sleep habits, lousy nutrition and obesity. But whatever the cause, fluctuating levels impact your brain and body. A review in Brain Medicine says fluctuating estrogen levels affect neurological disorders, from dementia to migraines, seizures, Parkinson’s or Tourette’s.

So, while some fluctuations are normal throughout a cycle and from one stage of life to the next, if they’re too erratic – as they may be because of liver problems, a gut microbiome that’s filled with “bad” gut bacteria, or during menopause – it’s smart to talk to your doc about beneficial interventions.

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