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N om ina tions op en now for m unicip a l election Voters w ill ta ke to the p olls for M a n itoba ’s n ex tgen era l m un icip a l election , setfor W edn esda y, O ct. 28
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Eager candidates across the region are getting ready as the nomination period has officially started for this fall’s municipal election. The nomination period for every Manitoba municipality outside of a handful of resort communities runs until Sept. 22, and anyone wanting
MANITOBA VOTES Gen era l m un icip a l election – W edn esda y, O ct. 28 to run for reeve or council in local municipalities must file nomination papers with their municipality’s Senior Election Official before that
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when voters across the province will choose mayors, reeves, councillors, and school board trustees for the next four-year term. Filing nomination papers officially confirms a name on the ballot, and it can be done in person, by an agent, or in some cases by fax, through the local municipal office. In the last municipal election, held in October 2022, close to half of
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Manitoba’s mayors, councillors, and reeves were acclaimed without a contested race, largely because no one else came forward to run. Whether that pattern repeats itself locally will not be clear until nominations close on Sept. 22. Residents with questions about candidacy, voting, or where to cast a ballot this fall can contact their local municipal office directly.
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R em em bering residentia l sch ool survivors on Sep t. 3 0 So uth M o unta in Pre ss
The date of Wednesday, Sept. 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters. It is a federally mandated statutory holiday in Canada to observe and reflect on lasting damage caused by the residential school systems. Orange Shirt Day began in Williams Lake, BC, on Sept. 30, 2013. Established to honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and those who never returned home, it serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impacts of the Residential School system. What began as a grassroots initiative has since evolved into a nationally recognized movement, with individuals, organizations, and communities across Canada participating in acts of remembrance, reflection, and reconciliation each year. The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture, freedom, and self-esteem that many Indigenous children experienced. This day reminds us that “Every Child Matters”, inspired by Residential School Survivor Phyllis Webstad, whose new orange shirt was taken away from her on her first day at St. Joseph’s Mission residential school in British Columbia. Public commemoration of this tragic chapter in Canada’s history, and its lasting effects, plays an essential role in advancing truth and reconciliation.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was established in response to Call to Action 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which called on the federal government, in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, to create a statutory holiday recognizing Survivors, their families, and communities while ensuring the history and legacy of residential schools are publicly remembered. Bill C-5, which established the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a federal statutory holiday, received Royal Assent on June 3, 2021. These commemorations provide an opportunity to deepen Canada’s understanding of the intergenerational effects of residential schools and to reflect on their enduring legacy as part of the ongoing journey toward truth, healing, and reconciliation. On Sept. 30, Canadians are encouraged to wear orange in honour of Residential School Survivors and their families, and in remembrance of the children who never returned home.
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100TH ANNIVERSARY The R oya l Ca n a dia n Legion ex ists so tha tCa n a da n ever forgets the sa crifices m a de so w e ca n en joy fr eedom
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Marking a once-in-a-lifetime milestone – a century of standing with Veterans, strengthening communities, and honouring the memory of those who served, National Legion Week of 2026 is a historic seven days. The special week, Sunday, Sept. 20 to Saturday, Sept. 26, casts an avenue for local branches to celebrate the organization’s rich heritage and contribution to Canada, recognize the important role branches play in a shared mission to serve and support Veterans, promote Remembrance, and contribution to communities. The organization, now known as The Royal Canadian Legion, was formed through the merger of three organizations: the Great War Veterans Association, the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans in Canada. Originally founded as the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League at the Unity Conference in 1925, its primary purpose was to support veterans, advocate for their rights, and promote remembrance of those who served in the military. On July 17, 1926, the organization was incorporated by a special Act of Parliament and issued its charter, officially becoming The Canadian Legion – a date now recognized as the official anni-
versary of the Legion. In July 1960, through a Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth II, the organization was formally renamed The Royal Canadian Legion. The special week also offers a great opportunity to educate visitors on the good work your local Legion branch does on their community – even more meaningful as the Centenary year is celebrated.
Canada Post has unveiled a new stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of the official incorporation of The Royal Canadian Legion. Since July 1926, the Legion has played an important role in supporting Canada’s Veterans and their families, serving communities and commemo-
rating the service and sacrifice of all who have served. The stamp also recognizes the Legion’s network of Branches, which provide spaces where Veterans, their families and community members can gather for support, activities and connection. The commemorative
stamps are now available for purchase. The Royal Canadian Mint has issued limited-edition silver and gold coins commemorating the Legion’s past, present, and future. The coin designs feature Legion members and meaningful symbols that represent the Legion’s enduring mission: Veterans, Remembrance, and Community. As well, Pacific Western Rail Systems has created a limited-edition series of HOand N-scale model train cars celebrating the Legion’s 100th anniversary. A portion of the proceeds supports Legion programs. Since 1926 the Legion has stood with Veterans, honoured the Fallen, and strengthened communities across the country. Your Royal Canadian Legion makes a real difference in the lives of Veterans and their families, operating vital support programs, helping communities thrive, and keeping the memory of those who sacrificed for Canada alive. The three pillars of the Legion – Canada’s largest Veteran support and community service organization are… •Support and Advocacy for Veterans – Founded by Veterans and for Veterans, the Legion is devoted to supporting and advocating for the men and women who served our country and put their lives on
the line for our freedoms and way of life. •Remembrance, so we never forget – The Royal Canadian Legion is committed to ensuring Canadians never forget. Canadian Veterans from all conflicts and those who have sacrificed on the home front are all remembered. •Engaging communities through service – As the cornerstone of communities across the country, Legion Branches provide essential support to Veterans, seniors, youth, and those in need. In many communities, Legion Branches are central places for people to gather and connect with their neighbours. The Legion makes a real and meaningful difference, believing in the power of people working together. The Legion is a democratic, nonpartisan, member-based organization, which always remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada. During the 100th Anniversary, all new members can join The Royal Canadian Legion for free for 2026! Your membership will help strengthen the Legion and its support for Veterans and communities across the country. Plus, there are lots of great ways to get involved and have fun through your local Legion Branch!
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Together we can b uild safer schools With children (students) and adults (teachers, educational aides, maintenance staff) returning to school last week, have you done your homework? It is up to drivers to know the posted school zone speed limits in your community and follow them. Please remember, safety doesn’t happen by accident. It’s a choice… • Obey all signage, crosswalks, and crossing guards. • Slow down and reduce your speed. • Be careful on school buses that are loading and unloading. Watch out for the unexpected – you never know when an excited child will cross the road, • Do not make U-turns in school zones. • Do not park in designated “No Stopping” areas. Driving on an open rural road or highway, motorists must come to a complete stop
dents’ lives at risk. Now that the 2026-27 school year is underway, let’s work together to keep kids safe!
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Did you hear that the longest wind turbine that has ever been moved in Canada stopped at the Moosomin Weigh Scales on Aug. 18. The wind turbine left Thunder Bay, ON Monday en route to Weyburn, SK where it will be stored at a laydown site before being assembled next year at the new wind farm at Assiniboia, SK. Truck driver, Kevin McCaud, said in the Moosomin weekly, “The blade is 283 feet and the truck overall from the bumper to the tip is 334 feet, adding the turbine is the first of the load.” From the weigh scales, the crew headed to Regina later that afternoon, where they took Highway 6 south to Wilcox then Highway 38 to Wey-
burn. Talking about road safety, it’s bad enough trying to pass a semi-tractor pulling two 53’ trailers, either loaded or empty. It’s highly unlikely any motorists would try to pass this length of wind turbine on a singe lane highway.
In terms of Manitoba, the province presently has two wind farms, according to the government… St. Joseph Wind Farm – Pattern Energy Group commissioned the $345 million St. Joseph Wind Farm in March of 2011. The 138 megawatt (MW) project consists of 60, Siemens turbines, each with a nameplate capacity of 2.3 MW. The turbines are set on towers that are 80 metres high, and will generate enough power to serve the needs of 50,000 homes. The project is distributed over an area of 125 square kilometres (over 30,000 acres) of pri-
vately owned agricultural land and is located in the rural St. Leon Wind Farm – The 120 MW St. Leon Wind Farm, owned by Algonquin Power and Utilities Corporation commissioned in 2006, recently expanded by adding 10 turbines in the summer of 2011. St. Leon now has a total of 73 Vestas 1.65 MW turbines that are mounted to 80 meter towers supplying the energy needs of over 40,000 homes. The $241 million project occupies an area of 200 square kilometres (50,000 acres) in the rural municipalities of Lorne and Pembina. With the expansion of the St Leon Wind Farm, Manitoba has over 258 MW of installed wind capacity. With Manitoba lagging behind other provinces when it comes to wind power capacity, and the provincial utility says new wind projects could help to address a looming
electricity shortfall and make progress toward net-zero targets. Although I’ve seen wind turbines being hauled, a wind farm would be totally mind blowing. To remind readers, the Manitoba Métis Federation and U.K.-based Renewable Energy Systems are proposing a 200-megawatt wind farm in rural Manitoba as part of a provincial push to install 600 megawatts of majority Indigenous-owned wind power by 2035. However, residents of Polonia, are opposed to the plan. They worry it would be a blight on the beautiful landscape, cause negative health impacts and saddle the local community with new expenses.
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Questions of origin w h ile m a inta ining our m a rkets By CAM D AHL Questions of origin matter. No, this is not talking about Douglas Adams and the question of life, the universe, and everything, but something more mundane yet more relevant to day-to-day life. Country of origin questions are at the heart of the trade negotiations between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, and Canadian farmers and processors may become collateral damage if we don’t pay attention. Where did the parts to make a new car really come from? Did the steel and aluminum originate in North America or were they imported from a third country? Where did the meat in the grocery aisle originate? Did it come from jurisdictions with regulatory systems that I trust or from someplace else? Who grew my food? Canada and the U.S. have a history of disputes involving food labelling. In 2009, the U.S. activated a law requiring mandatory country of origin labelling for red meat products. The regulations stipulated that retailers needed to identify where the animals were born, raised, and processed. Processors were required to segregate animals that were born or raised in Canada, which disrupted the integrated North American markets for both pork and beef. Consumers faced increased prices at the grocery stores as the cost of segregation, at least in part, was passed on to them. Hog farmers and beef producers lost income. Canada and Mexico
Op inion took the case to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and ultimately won that sixyear process, however, this did not deter those advocating for country-of-origin labelling. Origin labelling for meat is back on the table, and because the WTO’s dispute process is broken, another challenge of U.S. legislation will not save our bacon this time. There are two separate examples of the return of the origin debate in food. On Jan. 1 of this year, new U.S. regulations came into effect that significantly tightened the rules behind the voluntary “Product of the U.S.A.” label. Manitoba’s hog farmers are watching the response from U.S. retailers closely. If retailers want to use the “Product of the U.S.A.” label, their suppliers will need to eliminate purchases of pigs born in Manitoba. What will this mean for the approximately three million weanlings that Manitoba sells into the U.S. every year? The second example relates to the U.S. Farm Bill. On Aug. 6, the U.S. Senate’s Agriculture Committee voted to incorporate mandatory origin labelling for beef into the U.S. Farm Bill. We would be naive to think that the push for mandatory labelling will stop at beef. Legislators are responding to consumers who want to know where their food comes from. Farmers and processors should acknowledge the de-
sire of many consumers for transparent information on questions of origin. These questions are not going away, and it is best for farmers across North America if all the sectors of animal agriculture work together to answer them. If we don’t answer these questions then governments will regulate how they are addressed and that will inevitably harm our ability to deliver nutritious, safe, and affordable food. To start we need to clearly communicate that when it comes to food safety and the security of supply, animals raised in Canada are not much different from animals raised in the U.S. We have similar regulations on farm inputs, like veterinary drugs. We have compatible food safety standards. Canadian and U.S. farmers have comparable production practices. When U.S. consumers indicate that they would prefer not to buy foreign born meat, they are generally not including Canada in their definition of “foreign.”
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auditing processes, and enforcement. This is no small task, and it will take some work to get ranchers in Texas to agree with hog farmers in Manitoba, but the undertaking is not impossible. The renegotiation of the Canada – U.S. – Mexico agreement presents a clear opportunity to move forward with this solution, but governments will not move first. Leadership first needs to come from within farm organizations and processors.
Cam Dahl is the General Manager of the Manitoba Pork Council
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After seein g a sn a p p in g turtle la yin g a n d then lea vin g its eggs, Birtle’s Ca lvin M a tiow sky jum p ed in to a ction to help RAC HEAL FLIN TO FT So uth M o unta in Pre ss
Birtle’s Calvin Matiowsky has lived beside the Birdtail River for years, but nothing quite like this has ever shown up in his yard before. It started on June 22, when a turtle kept wandering across his property. “A turtle kept walking around my yard, looking for somewhere to lay her eggs,” Matiowsky said. She did not settle on a spot that first day. Overnight it rained, and by morning the ground along Matiowsky’s driveway had softened up just enough. “She dug a hole and laid her eggs,” Matiowsky said. “This has never happened in my yard before.” With the eggs in the ground, the mother turtle did what snapping turtles do next. She left and did not come back. There is no incubating, no guarding, no checking in. From that point on, the eggs were on their own, buried in the soil with nothing but the weather to look after them. Matiowsky was not willing to leave it entirely up to chance, though. He looked into snapping turtles and learned that hatching usually takes somewhere between 75 and 90 days. He also learned that a nest left unprotected is an easy target for predators, so he built the eggs a defence. “I covered the nest with wire that has two-by-twoinch squares, to protect the eggs from skunks and raccoons,” he said. By his own count, Sept. 6 marked 75 days since the eggs went into the ground, the early edge of the hatching window. As of this week, nothing has happened yet. No cracked shells, no tiny turtles making a break for the river. Just a nest, a wire cage, and a lot of patience. While the wait drags on, it is worth knowing what exactly is buried under that driveway. Snapping turtles are no stranger to southwestern Manitoba, even if most people rarely notice them. The common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina, which is the one that turned up in Matiowsky’s driveway, is one of only two turtle species found in the province, the other being the western painted turtle. Snapping turtles are the larger of the two, with dark, rough shells, long saw-toothed tails, and a build that looks more prehistoric than anything else swimming around local rivers and creeks. They prefer
The snapping turtle digging the nest and laying eggs along the driveway ofBirtle’s C alvin M atiowsky slow-moving water with soft bottoms, which makes a river like the Birdtail good habitat for them. They are also much harder to spot than painted turtles. Snapping turtles do not bask in the sun nearly as often, and their dark, rocklike colouring blends right into the shoreline. The best chance to see one out of the water is between late May and early July, when females leave the river to look for a place to nest. That search sometimes takes them across a road, and every so often, straight through a backyard in Birtle. Manitoba Conservation ranks the snapping turtle as S3 in the province, meaning it has a restricted range and relatively few known populations. Nationally, the species has been listed as Special Concern by COSEWIC since 2008, largely because of how slowly it recovers from any losses. Snapping turtles in northern populations like Manitoba’s do not reach breeding age until they are
15 to 20 years old, and while a healthy adult can live 50 years or more, a single bad year for adult survival can set a local population back for decades. A Brandon University study that tracked snapping turtles near the Little Saskatchewan River, not far from Birtle, managed to locate and catch only 10 turtles total over two full seasons of fieldwork, in a marsh roughly the size of ten football fields. That small number says a lot about how thin the population really is out here. The eggs themselves are up against long odds too, which is exactly why Matiowsky’s wire cage matters. A single nest can hold anywhere from 20 to 40 eggs, laid in loose or sandy soil, sometimes well away from the water itself. Nest predation rates elsewhere in the species’ range have been recorded as high as 60 to 100 percent, with skunks and raccoons doing most of the damage. Even the eggs that do survive face long odds after hatching. The babies are
tiny, only about six or seven centimetres long, and they have to find their own way back to the river with no help from their mother. “They usually hatch when the weather is cooler, so evening to early morning hours,” Matiowsky said. “My son set up a trail cam, so we hope to get footage of them hatching.” Matiowsky has joked about throwing a small watch party for the eventual hatch, though so far it has mostly just been a waiting game. For now, the nest sits quietly under its wire covering, well within the window where hatching could happen any day. With these cold temperatures at night, by the time you’re reading this, they might have already hatched. Nonetheless, Matiowsky plans to keep an eye on the trail cam footage as the days pass, hoping it catches the moment the eggs finally open. It is a small thing, in the grand scheme of a Birtle summer. A turtle wandered into a yard, laid some eggs,
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Inflam m ation’s role in exercise RAC HEAL FLIN TO FT So uth M o unta in Pre ss
Here’s something that doesn’t get talked about enough… exercise causes inflammation. Stay with me. Every time you work out, you create tiny tears in your muscle fibres. Your body responds by sending in an inflammatory response to repair them. That’s not a bad thing, that’s actually the whole point. The repair process is what makes you stronger. The soreness you feel a day or two after a hard workout? That’s inflammation doing its job. But… here is where it gets interesting. That same process that builds you up can also break you down, if you don’t give your body the time it needs to finish the job. First, let’s talk about what exercise does when you get it right, because the science here is genuinely impressive. Regular moderate activity, walking, strength training, swimming, cycling, yes, even gardening, measurably lowers the levels of inflammatory markers in
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during exercise, they release compounds called myokines directly into your bloodstream. These myokines act as natural anti-inflammatory agents, travelling through your body and dialling down the kind of low-grade chronic inflammation that quietly drives so many of the diseases we’re most afraid of. You are essentially running a pharmacy inside your own body every time you move, and the prescription is free. There’s a term researchers use for the chronic lowgrade inflammation that builds as we age – inflammaging. It’s exactly what it sounds like. It’s the slow, silent accumulation of inflammatory activity in the body over time, and it’s now considered one of the primary biological drivers of how and how fast we age. It’s linked to cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and muscle loss. And one of the most effective tools we have against it is movement. But, and this is the part most people don’t know, too much of the wrong kind of exercise without enough re-
covery tips the scale in the other direction entirely. When you push your body harder and more frequently than it can recover from, that local acute inflammation from your workout never fully resolves. It becomes chronic. Your cortisol levels stay elevated. Your immune system, instead of functioning properly, starts to suppress. Overtrained athletes, and this is not just elite runners, this happens to regular people who do too much too fast, often feel flulike symptoms, get sick more frequently, sleep poorly, and stop seeing results despite working harder. That’s not a motivation problem. That’s biology telling you the system is overloaded. The incidence of overtraining syndrome in competitive runners has been reported as high as 60 percent. In non-elite runners, nearly one in three will experience it at some point. These are not people who are lazy. These are people who are trying hard, without giving their body the recovery time it needs to keep up. So, what does the sweet spot actually look like?
It’s less dramatic than most people expect. For the majority of us, it’s 150 minutes of moderate activity per week, roughly 30 minutes most days. That’s the threshold where the antiinflammatory benefits of movement are wellestablished. Beyond that, intensity and recovery need to be balanced. More is not always better. Better is better. Rest days are not a reward for working hard. They are a required part of the process. So is sleep, which is where most of your muscle repair actually happens. So is managing stress, because chronic psychological stress drives the same inflammatory markers as overtraining does. Your body doesn’t distinguish between the kind of stress that comes from too many burpees and the kind that comes from a hard week at work. It all lands in the same place. The good news, and there is always good news in this column, is that you don’t need to be an athlete to get the benefit. A 2025 research review found that even short-term exercise interventions significantly reduced
inflammatory markers in older adults, with results showing up in as little as a few weeks. Your body responds faster than you think. Move consistently. Recover intentionally. And trust the process even when it looks quieter than you expected. THIS W EEK ,TRY THIS Check in with yourself this week. Are you moving consistently? And if you are, are you also resting? If you don’t have a rest day built into your routine, add one this week. If you’ve been sitting more than moving, add one 20 to 30 minute walk each day and stick to it. Both count. Both matter.
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. Racheal Flintoft is an editor and writer for Crossroads This Week, a certified personal trainer, and the founder of Nü Strength Wellness.
R CM P a rrest m a le, seize la rge a m ount of coca ine On Sept.12, Grand Rapids RCMP were headed to a nonemergency call when they spotted a male – known to them, breaching conditions of his release order. The male was located sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle parked on Beardy’s Point. Officers approached the vehicle and arrested the male without incident. As the male exited the vehicle police observed a clear bag of what appeared to be an illicit drug in plain view. A subsequent search of the vehicle was done, and additional bags were discovered, which were later found to be cocaine. In total, 186 grams of cocaine was seized with an estimated community value of over $11,000. A 22year-old male of Thompson faces charges of Possession for the purpose of trafficking and Fail to comply with release order condition. Grand Rapids RCMP continue to investigate.
On Sept. 12, Steinbach RCMP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Road 21 N in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Hanover. Officers responded immediately and located a male laying on the road, behind the vehicle. The vehicle was severely damaged, consistent with being involved in a rollover. A 40-year-old male from Steinbach and lone occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased on
RCMP Briefs Provincial Roundup scene. Steinbach RCMP continue to investigate.
On Sept. 9, Oxford House RCMP was contacted by a First Nation Safety Officer (FNSO) requesting assistance at the community airport. Officers attended the airport where FNSO’s had a female suspect in custody. Police were advised that upon a routine search of passengers arriving, an FNSO
discovered an unknown package believed to contain illicit drugs, in the suspect’s clothing. The package was found to contain cocaine with an estimated community street value of $44,000. A 23-year-old woman, from Oxford House, was arrested and charged with Possession for the purpose of trafficking and Failing to comply with undertaking condition. Oxford House RCMP continue to investigate.
On Sept. 5, RCMP received a report of a motorcyclist who struck two deer while driving on Highway 59 near Tolstoi. Morris RCMP arrived on scene, joining local firefighters and paramedics who were treating the driver – a 55-year-old male – and his 52-year-old female passenger, both from Ile des Chenes. Both were trans-
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On Sept. 4, Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle collision east of Alonsa. RCMP, local firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene, which occurred at the intersection of Highway 50 and Road 122. It appears the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve in the road, left the highway, flipped and landed in the ditch. The driver, a 53year-old male from the R.M.
of Alonsa, died of his injuries at the scene. RCMP are investigating.
On Sept. 6, Gimli RCMP responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision near Winnipeg Beach. The collision occurred when a vehicle travelling west on Highway 229 was struck while crossing Highway 8 by a southbound van. The intersection has stop signs for westbound and eastbound traffic. Both vehicles went into the southwest ditch, with one vehicle rolling and landing on its roof. Four people inside the westbound vehicle were gravely injured and died at
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Abigail Sulik’s first experience playing girls baseball was definitely memorable. The daughter of Erickson’s Chantel Porteous and Chad Sulik helped Team Manitoba win the bronze medals at the 14U Girls Baseball Western Canadian Championship. The tournament was held Aug. 1416 in Ile des Chenes. “In Westerns, I really enjoyed the whole experience,” Sulik said. “Getting to play with girls that I’ve only known since the start of May and then it feeling like I’ve known them for way longer. This was my first experience playing against all girls when all my other baseball games I’ve played have been against boys.” With a 16-12 win over Team Saskatchewan for bronze, the Keystone Province squad posted a 2-3 record at the Western Canadian Championship. Head coach Darnell Nast emphasized that “was a huge improvement on last year’s 0-5.” “Our depth at pitching improved dramatically and we
had unbelievable performances from our top half of the lineup paired with a scrappy bottom half that found a way to get on base and turn over the lineup,” Nast said. Sulik worked hard and earned a bigger role with Team Manitoba as the tournament went on. “Abby started out in a backup role for Westerns, but worked her way into the starting lineup by Sunday with great hustle and doing all the little things well,” Nast said. “She consistently had quality at bats, which forced her way into that starting role. We stressed at the beginning of
the tournament that there were open spots available to be won over through roundrobin games and Abby did just that. She is a great example of hard work paying off.” In the spring, Sulik played softball for the U15 Minnedosa Bisons. She suited up for the U15 AA Westman Power in the summer. Sulik is also part of the Triple Crown Bulldogs softball program in the winter. What does she enjoy specifically about playing baseball? “I like playing baseball because I’m always getting to meet new people,” Sulik said. “I used to play baseball when
I was little, so I like proving now that girls can still play baseball.” Her parents encouraged and supported her playing baseball. “When my dad first asked me if I wanted to try out I was pretty interested and excited to try out but once my dad
told me I was signed up I was pretty nervous, but my parents pushed me to try out and I’m very grateful they did because Team Manitoba was the best experience,” Sulik said. “My parents always make sure I’m in the right place at the right time. My parents have always been there for
me, they try to come to every late game even if they work early the next morning. I don’t think I would be where I am today in sports if it wasn’t for their dedication.” Virden-native Robin Wark is a freelance writer who lives in Sooke, BC.
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W ind storm w recka ge surrea l for Siem ens fa m ily Paper Clips News from MB/SK weeklies Main and son Justin, with all having the flare of being involved in the Russell Ag Society and sharing a passion for horsemanship. Moosomin: The WorldSpectator – The Friends and Fairways golf tournament raised over $122,000 – $20,000 more than last year in support of a new integrated health care facility in Esterhazy. Eighty golfers, 30 volunteers and a ton of sponsors involved made the event happen. All proceeds go to the Esterhazy and District Health Care Committee, which is raising money for a new facility, that will replace St. Anthony’s Hospital and Centennial Special Care Home. Treherne: The Times – The Swan Lake Selects fastball team had a successful season, finishing undefeated in the Westman Fastball League, a nine-team league
Ja p a n h onours form er M a nitoba Agriculture D ep uty M inister Former deputy minister of Manitoba Agriculture and 4H alumna Dori GingeraBeauchemin has been recognized by Japan for her commitment to fostering exchange and friendship through the York-Benimaru Foundation (YBF) at a Japan consul conferment ceremony at her family’s farm in Ile des Chenes. Consul General of Japan Takehiko Wajima conferred a Japanese Imperial Decoration, the Order of the Rising Sun, on Gingera-Beauchemin as 4-H Manitoba welcomed 20 students and two chaperones for a two-week stay under the YBF Japan Homestay Program, which she was instrumental in helping to establish 39 years ago while serving as Chief of the Manitoba 4-H Program. The Japanese Imperial Decoration is presented to foreign nationals who have made significant contributions to relations, defence cooperation, or cultural exchange between their home country and Japan. Since the YBF Japan Homestay Program began in 1987, it has provided amazing cultural experiences and pro-
vided a global perspective on agriculture for hundreds of Manitoba and Japanese youth. 4-H Manitoba Executive Director Shannon Carvey said, “Dori GingeraBeauchemin has been, and continues to be, an exceptional advocate not only for agriculture in Manitoba but also for 4-H. Her vision in establishing the remarkable partnership between the York-Benimaru Foundation, Manitoba Agriculture, and 4H Manitoba has created opportunities that have transformed countless lives. Our 4H family is eternally grateful for the chance to connect with youth in Japan. The friendships and cultural understanding fostered through this exchange are truly lifechanging and create bonds that last a lifetime.” This is not the first honour Japan has bestowed on Gingera-Beauchemin, who was inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2025.
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practice of hospitality. Pilot Mound: The Hometown View – Cattle rancher, Mark Schram of Cartwright and Joey Hatcher, a baker, of Pilot Mound are heading to the Amateur Strongman Nationals in Quebec City, Sept. 25-27. Recently, the two men were incredibly successful at the Strong-Manitoba Amateur Provincials held at the Winkler Harvest Festival on Aug. 8, where they gained an invitation to the Nationals. Moosomin: The WorldSpectator – A historic Wawota church that faced the possibility of demolition has been given a new life through the efforts of the Wawota and District Museum committee. The former Anglican Church – built in 1914 – has been restored and repurposed as the Haldenby Community Centre, an extension of the museum that will also serve as a gathering place for the community. The Town of Wawota continues to own the building, while the museum commit-
tee manages it and is able to pursue grant funding for historic preservation and restoration. Dauphin: The Herald – Dauphin citizens were presented the opportunity to fly over the Parkland in a DeHavilland Tiger Moth or a North American Harvard Mark 2 (oldest Mark 2 flying in the world thanks to the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museums of Brandon. There is estimated to be 300 Tiger Moths in existence, including 40 in Canada. Roblin: The Review – Council of the Rural Municipality of Riding Mountain West has passed a resolution with a vote of 4-2, allowing GIP (Russell Redi-Mix) to initiate plans for a gravel pit north of the Asessippi Ski Resort and south of its current quarry along Highway #83. The resolution sets out a number of strict conditions including limiting access to the site as well as the hours and days it can operate. Pilot Mound: The Hometown View – History displays
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Q: My doctor said I shouldn’t bother counting calories as I try to lose 25 pounds over the next six months. So, what do I pay attention to – and why don’t calories matter? – Grace T., Chicago, IL A: It’s important to have a rough (emphasis on rough) idea of how many calories you are taking in, how many you need to maintain your weight, and how many fewer calories you want to eat daily to lose a pound a week over the next half a year. You can use the Mayo Clinic Calorie Calculator (Google it) to get an idea of what that takes. But as a rule, you just need to take in around 500 fewer calories a day than usual to lose a pound a week. The Cleveland Clinic Diet app can help you do that. But counting calories is only part of what you need to focus on. The quality of your diet is much more important than quantity. Not only does a highquality plant-based diet promote good metabolic health (you burn calories instead of storing them as fat), but it also has fewer calories per bite than a diet that includes red and red processed meats, added sugars and fried and highly processed foods. For example, 6 ounces of blueberries contains about 100 calories, but only half a small McDonald’s fries (1.25 ounces) delivers 115 fatfueled. Also, focus on portion control. Make half of your plate vegetables (nothing fried), 1/4 lean, high-protein foods and the rest 100% whole grains, nuts and/or seeds. The timing of when you eat is also important. Many studies show that limiting food intake to an 8- to 10-hour window (starting at 8 a.m.) is beneficial for weight loss. So now you’ve got a
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W AN T E D Licensed gun dealer looking for firearms in all classes, and anything firearms related. Inheritance assistance provided. Can store handguns during the ban. Call or text Keith 204-471-9015.
BU SIN E SS O PPO R T U N IT Y Duck Mountain Outfitting Business For Sale: Allocation of 18 Deer, Non- Resident, NonCanadian tags. Area 18, 18A, 18B, 18C. Tags may be split. Phone 204-638-1936.
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