Riverside/Deerwood

Current public health orders extended one week as omicron wave appears to be peaking

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Some indicators are hinting that the omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic may be peaking in Manitoba but the province has extended public health orders by one week before making decisions on loosening restrictions.

“We’re seeing early signs of stabilization and positive

indicators that COVID-19 is stabilizing in our province,” Health Minister Audrey Gordon said at a Jan. 28 press conference. The orders were due to expire on Feb. 1 but will now remain in effect until 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 8. The orders include limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings in public and private places, as well as capacity

Gourmet tartiflette

limits at gyms, movie theatres and restaurants, but not in stores, except in the southern health region. The number of people allowed at some gatherings depends upon whether there any any unvaccinated people over age 12 present.

Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin said the government wants to be sure the wave is peaking before making changes.

“Another week of data’s going to give us even more information,” he said. “Our goal is always to loosen restrictions as soon as it’s safe to do so.”

There were 110 adults in intensive care in Manitoba on Friday, about half of them with or recovering from COVID-19 infections.

Dr. David Matear, health system co-lead of the provincial government’s Unified Health Sector Incident Command, said it is possible more patients may be sent outside of their home health regions for treatment if the province needs to ramp up the number of intensive care beds available. In the past three months, over 250 stable patients have been transferred to health care facilities outside their region, including 39 in the past week.

The province announced Jan. 28 that it would cover some of the costs for up to eight visits per month by transferred patients’ designated support persons, including money spent on meals, transportation and accommodations.

Tartiflette is a cheesy, potato casserole that originates from France. It’s the perfect meal to warm you up on a cold evening.

AUTOMATED INGREDIENTS COLLECTION• 6 medium potatoes • 6 slices bacon, cut into thin strips • 1 Westwood • 2 Burntwood• 2 onions, chopped • 3 Riverside/Deerwood • 4 Eastwood • 1/2 cup dry white wine • 1/4 cup heavy cream (35%) • A wheel of reblochon cheese, cut crosswise • 5 Juniper/Southwood/BTC• A few sprigs of fresh Italian parsley • Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot, boil the potatoes whole until tender. Let cool, then peel and slice thinly with a mandolin. 2. Preheat the oven to 160 C (325 F) and grease a large rectangular baking dish. 3. In a large skillet, cook the bacon and then add the onions. Continue cooking until the onions are translucent. Deglaze the skillet with white wine and simmer until almost all the liquid has evaporated. 4. In the same large pot you just used, add the sliced potatoes, bacon, onion mixture and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper and stir until combined. 5. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and arrange the potato slices so they lay flat. Place the 2 halves of reblochon cheese on top, rind side up. Bake for 45 minutes. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley. Are you looking for a deliciously spicy meal to warm up your taste buds? If so, cook a simplified version of this well-loved Indian dish. Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes (30 minutes active) Servings: 4

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BID OPPORTUNITIES

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Tenders will be received by the Purchasing Agent at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1S6. Tender details and closing dates are as follow: Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at 03:00 P.M. (CST)

RFP #10322 – FOR ROAD RENEWAL DESIGN FOR THE CITY OF THOMPSON

Bid documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. Phone (204) 677-7974, email purchasingagent@ thompson.ca between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The City shall have the right to disqualify Proponents from the bidding process if they have poor performance including failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or have been involved in vexatious litigation with the City. The lowest or any submission need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City shall have the right to evaluate competing bids in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the work being proposed, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Proponents. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award work to the Proponent which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

Butter chicken

INGREDIENTS • 4 tablespoons butter • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated • 2 teaspoons curry paste • 2 teaspoons garam masala • 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom • 1/4 cup plain yogurt • 3/4 cup heavy cream (35%) • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 can tomato paste • 1 can of coconut milk • 1 kilogram boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes • Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large, deep skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook the onions over mediumhigh heat until translucent. Add the garlic, ginger, curry paste, garam masala, curry powder, salt and cardamom and continue cooking for about 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into a blender and add the yogurt. Blend for a few seconds until smooth. 2. In the same pan, melt the remaining butter.

Add the spice paste, cream, honey, tomato paste and coconut milk. Whisk until all ingredients are incorporated. 3. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the chicken. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with basmati rice or naan bread. Servings: 4