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The Safeway Championship is less than a month away from taking place in Brandon and the host committee is hard at work preparing for the event.

Jeff Cristall, a co-chair of the host committee, says things are coming along smoothly for the provincial men’s curling championship, slated for Feb. 4-8 at the Keystone Centre.

“We’ve got some good experienced people doing all the things necessary to get ready,” Cristall said.

“We’ve been focusing on getting sponsorships all done and that kind of stuff.

“We’re also focused on getting bums in seats,” he added.

He says private boxes have been sold for the event and that general admission ticket sales have been “picking up” as of late – however there are still plenty of tickets still available to purchase.

Cristall says the committee is also well on their way to getting roughly 200 volunteers who will be needed for the five-day event, which will consist of 32 curling teams vying for the provincial crown.

He says the Safeway event is just the beginning however when it comes to bringing more curling events to Brandon in the near future.

“This is one piece of a strategy to get us back in the game of curling hosting,” he noted.

“We did the Memorial Cup and since then, there haven’t been very many things done [hosted in Brandon],” he continued. “We’re trying to go back after some of those things that are ideally suited for a barn our size (referring to Keystone Centre, Westman Com-

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Game action from the 2015 Dakota Nation Winterfest, which took place Jan. 9-11 in Brandon. In photo: teams from Sandy Bay First Nation and Chemawawin Cree Nation battled each other on Friday morning at Westman Place. The annual event consisted of an all-aboriginal hockey tournament, which includes five divisions – novice, atom, peewee, bantam and midget – as well as adult and senior hockey action. The event also included a volleyball tourney, pow wow competition and a talent show. munications Group Place).”

There are plans for live entertainment (live bands, etc.) slated to take place at the event as well.

Some of the teams who have qualified include Mike McEwen’s Fort Rouge team, Matt Dunstone and William Lyburn (Granite). Others consist of Neepawa’s Kelly Robertson, Deloraine’s Murray Warren, Car-

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Crocus Plains students head to Abu Dhabi Late last year, six students from Brandon made a journey half way across the world to Abu Dhabi to compete in one of the world’s most prestigious academic competitions.

The students made up Team Aurora and had been preparing for the 2014 F1 in Schools World Finals for 10 months prior to their big moment on the world stage.

F1 in schools is a notfor-profit organization that promotes STEM education, focusing on the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. More than 40 countries and 20 million students take part worldwide to vie for the chance to make it to the world level. To compete at an event of this calibre, Team Aurora took on the challenge of designing a small scale Formula 1 car using the latest in computer-aided design software.

“They conducted scientific testing to prove their findings and also refine their product for optimum performance,” Crocus Plains design drafting instructor Tara Hamilton said. “Creating a brand, building a social media presence, formulating and managing a budget line, and performing public speaking presentations were also a part of their training.”

Hamilton says each member truly brought their unique set of talents and skills to formulate a wellrounded team needed for this comprehensive event.

Upon their arrival in the United Arab Emirates, the road quickly became quite rocky for Team Au-

rora. Despite their due diligence to ship their pit display well in advance, the shipping company had failed to deliver their most precious cargo. This display had a significant importance to the team as it was their means to present themselves to the other countries, the judges, and Formula 1 industry members throughout the competition. Their booth also held within it all their materials for their verbal presentation, engineering interview, and the stopping system for their car. For a short moment, it seemed all hope for this young group to succeed has disappeared.

Team Aurora banded together and decided that this incident would not allow them to throw in the towel on almost a year’s worth of drive, determination, and painstaking work. Within less than 24 hours before competition was set to begin, the group formulated a make-shift pit display out of materials found in nearby stores and within the hotel. They changed their game plan for their formal presentations and calculated a new means of stopping the car safely; a task that took over a month prior to perfect.

They would not let anything come between them and the standards they had set for themselves.

Their hard work paid off day after day as they were faced with various challenges that continued to arise due to the undelivered materials. And each day they took strength in one another to problem solve and overcome these

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The six students that travelled to Abu Dhabi are as follows: Reece Pennell, Savannah Wedgewood, Dylan Williamson, Jason Klimack, Delton Kreller, and Lee Gorowski. The coaches in the photo are Tara Hamilton and Andrew Gorowski. The other coach for Team Aurora who is not in the photo is Tom Outhwaite. hurdles to the best of their ability with the resources that were available to them so far away from home.

Their efforts would not go unnoticed as competitors, coaches, and judges from around the world saw their strength and drive to succeed. With the inspirational idea of one of the judges, Robert Larson from Australia, Aurora set out to turn their great misfortune into a fortune for someone else. Together, the team and Robert created a draw in which individuals could donate a sum of money to place a wager on the time and date the pit would arrive. At this point, the shipping company was promising a verity of delivery times that appeared

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All funds collected were donated to a charity in association with team India to help children in poverty receive an education.

As the week came to a close it was evident their display, and the several hundreds of hours of dedication that were embodied in it, would not arrive in Abu Dhabi. In fact it was later found to have barely left Canada at all. This in itself changed the course of the week for Aurora; professionally, physically, and mentally. But the team would not be defeated and despite all the odds, Aurora made their mark on the world stage at the awards

night. They were nominated for best sportsmanship, best verbal presentation, and were awarded with the judge’s recognition of outstanding achievement.

Presented by one of the lead engineers of the racing company Infinity Red Bull, this group from the small town of Brandon was acknowledged and rewarded for beating the odds and never giving up no matter what the circumstances may have been.

The group also placed 10th out of 38 teams, which is truly unprecedented when considering they had only five race cars and a few boxes of Canadian maple cookies to compete with, while some teams had hundreds of thousands of dol-

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Although the week did not go as planned, there was nothing but smiles on of their faces when the results came in. There were no regrets as they truly gave everything they had in every respect to their work and to each other as teammates. The lessons learned were difficult and heartbreaking, but each member of the team sees the value in it for their futures. The lesson that life is not meant to be easy or fair, it is meant to be lived no matter what may come.

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COMMENTARY

2015 will be the year of fear in politics

In politics, candidates will often pay lip service to feel-good concepts such as hope and opportunity, but those who know how to win elections also know that there is no more potent weapon in an election campaign than a hefty dose of fear.

During the 2011 federal election campaign, Prime Minister Stephen Harper argued at each campaign stop that there were rough economic waters ahead and that Canada needed a reliable, experienced hand on the economic tiller, capable of guiding the nation through an economic crisis, balancing the budget and reducing the tax burden for Cana-

dian families.

The argument obviously succeeded, as Harper’s Conservatives were rewarded with their first majority government.

During the 2011 provincial election campaign, Premier Greg Selinger’s campaign relied upon the argument that Hugh McFadyen’s Progressive Conservatives were “too big a risk”, particularly on key issues such as health and education. They accused the Tories of having a secret plan to privatize Manitoba Hydro, despite not a shred of proof of any such plan.

The NDP’s 2011 campaign playbook revealed that the party’s campaign

themes were “Reinforce Risk of Change,” “Make privatization the Hydro issue,” “Healthcare and economy versus crime” and “Strong contrast message -- Us vs. Them”.

An entire campaign built on fear. The absence of facts in support of the arguments was irrelevant.

Fear works; facts are nice, but not necessary.

Given that past conduct is the best predictor of future behaviour, it isn’t hard to see what is in store for Manitobans over the next several months, as we move toward a federal election in the fall, and a provincial election next spring. (Both elections could be held sooner if Harper and the new NDP leader see a tactical advantage. ) It will be all about fear and anxiety, and both governing parties have plenty of material to work with.

For Harper, the crisis in Ukraine, the ascent of ISIS in the middle east, and the terrorist attacks in Ottawa, Quebec and Par-

is are a political Godsend.

He knows that Canadians are more concerned about personal security than they were a year ago -you can bet he has plenty of polling data to support that conclusion -- and he will inevitably argue that it is too risky to trust either Liberal leader Justin Trudeau or NDP leader Thomas Mulcair with protecting Canadians from such threats.

On the economy, he can once again argue that the world economy is going through a period of great instability and uncertainty and that he is the only leader with the experience and skills to steer the nation through the troubled waters. The impact of plummeting oil prices on both the national economy and the economies of several provinces only strengthens his argument.

At the provincial level,

the NDP have been attacking Tory leader Brian Pallister for more than a year with allegations that he has a secret plan to cut funding for health, education and other government services that Manitoba’s families rely upon -- this despite the absence of facts to back up the accusations.

In the past few weeks, candidates for the NDP leadership have accused Pallister of harbouring an anti-women, anti-gay agenda, which the Tory leader strongly denies. As the election draws closer, the attacks will become even louder, even more outrageous.

While the approach has worked in the past, will it work in the future?

Probably. Will Canadians grow weary of politicians talking about imaginary boogeymen? They likely will. Is it really in the pub-

lic interest for Canadians, for Manitobans, to be terrorized by their own governments about their personal and financial safety?

No because it will reduce consumer confidence and hurt the economy.

Could such an approach backfire, making the fearmongering politicians look like opportunistic Chicken Littles? Don’t bet on it.

Canadians are already skittish about the economy. They are worried about the future of their health care, and the attacks in Ottawa and Quebec have shattered the belief that Canada is immune to such acts of terror.

For experienced politicians, that kind of anxiety smells like opportunity.

Fear wins elections, and we’re about to get a bunch more.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear prime minister Harper and premier Selinger France recently saluted a Kenton Veteran, but the event was shunned by Canada’s governments.

Not one dignitary, member of parliament representing Canada, nor a member of the legislative assembly of Manitoba took the time to attend and personally honour this honourable event and recipient John Carl Roseveare, veteran of DDay, Normandy, during WWII. The French Legion of Honour is a prestigious decoration and highest award, equivalent to the Canadian Victoria Cross. Unfortunately, it’s par for

the course, considering where our ‘dignitaries’ are concerned.

There are rare exceptions that we know and I am thankful of that. Manitoba has over 50 MLAs and 14 MPs to represent the people and communities.

My best assumption is veterans, and especially old timers, like myself, have a very low priority.

John Fefchak CWO retired Virden

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OPINION

A look back at bullying over the last 10 years What were you doing in 2005?

I can easily recall what I was trying to accomplish.

I was a Grade 9 student at Bathurst High School at the time, trying to get the courage to do something that no one ever thought I would do – come forward as a 16-year-old teenager who endured years of bullying. Coming forward to try and accomplish one task, prevent bullying by the year 2008; the year I graduated from high school. The year that at the time, I was hoping would be enough to prevent one more kid from being silenced about the pain, thoughts, the abuse, the pain they were enduring. The same thoughts, abuse, and the pain I was enduring.

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Policies have come and gone over the years, some have helped prevent another child ensure what I did while others are newer and provide something that was not there when I was in school – more support for teachers, more information on the new forms of bullying.

I’ve been recognized for my tireless work, ranging from my first award being the Chaleur Youth outstanding award, to community leader awards, to most recently, the Order of New Brunswick in 2011 at the age of 21. The youngest New Brunswicker to receive this honor since its creation.

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In 10 years, bullying has changed dramatically. The forms of bullying have changed, the way bullying is reported has changed, the way schools handle bullying has changed to and most importantly youth hopefully know they now have a voice, and can speak out and get bullying support when they need it most. Over a 10 year span, I’ve been able to help grow a national anti-bullying charity, share my story about how a student with cerebral palsy was bullied, and most importantly on how I can now help other youth and their families get

Prior to going public, I wrote an anonymous letter to the editor to my local newspaper, “The Northern Light.” That letter turned into a column wrote by the editor of the paper at the time. His column entitled, “Even in so-called enlightened times, bullying is still a problem.” That headline spoke volumes to me, and it still does today, but for a different reason.

I can clearly remember the nightmares, the night sweats, the headaches, not being able to do my homework because I had to pay more attention. Was I going to get thrown down the stairs? Tripped? Shoved?

Kicked? How could I concentrate on learning while trying to prevent another sleepless night? I remember two students who I went to school with, two girls who were sisters who publically never got identified, and how they burnt the back of my kneck on the way to school, and how

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HUMOUR

Random musings from the keyboard Question No. 5: What is Manitoba’s second largest city?

• Neepawa • Headingley • Brandon • None of the above because Winnipeg is the only city that matters Do you want to be the premier of Manitoba?

Well you have an opportunity to do so if you can convince enough voting members of the NDP to choose you.

As of this writing, there are three candidates - all politicians by trade - so any non-politicians have a good shot of taking over the NDP leadership, until the next election at least.

Before you decide to challenge for the leadership, the Westman Journal has prepared a brief quiz to test your political knowledge and to help you make a semi-informed, almost intelligent decision.

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• Pothole filling • Dike building • Cashing federal transfer payments

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I was following the news regarding the Sony hacking scandal and the withholding of the movie “The Interview” when I saw an article about the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The Daily News piece stated that he consumes copious amounts of snake wine. I could not help but investigate.

Snake wine has two forms, either steeped or mixed, and dates back to the Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 B.C.).

Steeped wine, known as ruou ran, is based on Traditional Chinese medicine and is produced by placing a live snake in a jar of rice wine and allowing the wine to steep for several months. (There is one documented case of a snake leaping out of the mix after a few months and biting a woman. Dare I say she deserved it?) At times, other components such as spices, herbs or scorpions are added to the mix. The other form of snake wine (mixed wine) is made when the body fluids (blood or bile) of the snake are mixed into wine. These wines are immediately consumed, usually in the form of a shot. Apparently Kim Jong-un prefers steeped wine (Cobra wine to be specific).

Followers of Traditional Chinese medicine believe that snake wine possesses special properties, medicinal and otherwise. It is used as a treatment for rheumatism, leprosy, hair loss, migraine headaches and to increase fertility and virility.

Historically, it has not only been popular in Asia, but also in Greece, where it’s been used to treat retained placentas (also in Brazil for religious purposes).

In some Asian countries, snake wine is very popular and is widely available in shops, restaurants and airports. Although available for many years, the current trend and increased sales are driven by the increase in tourism. Its popularity has been linked to the Leonardo Di Caprio 2000 movie, “The Beach.”

Both wild and farmed snakes are used for production and the more venomous the snake the better the medicinal qualities. Cobra wine is especially popular – both bottled (steeped) and fresh. So popular that some species of snakes used for bottled wine are stretched out of shape in order to make them resemble hooded cobras. Cobra blood wine is popular in Vietnam where it’s made by using the blood of a freshly killed cobra (killed by the server) and mixing it with wine.

Activists from the animal rights group Animals Asia have protested against the treatment of the reptiles citing “extreme cruelty and the killing of endangered species” as their rationale for the protests and the desire to ban the practice. Health care providers would also like the practice banned, concerned about the risk of salmonella, a disease contracted by consuming raw snake.

There are numerous reptile-based remedies produced and, according to various sources, it’s more than likely that at least half of these are made from endangered species. Statistics are, not surprisingly, difficult to verify. One thing is for sure: snake populations are in decline and there has been a notable increase in the rat population, a serious threat to rice crops.

Funny how that happens.

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Health Matters How college students can eat healthy

If asked to reflect on their college years, many graduates likely would not recall healthy eating habits.

College students are often pressed for time and short on funds, so a nutritious diet is often sacrificed for the sake of convenience and cost.

But a healthy diet can help college students handle the stresses of college life more effectively. The following are a handful of easy ways college students can improve their diets’ nutritional value without breaking the bank.

• Eat breakfast. College students tend to stay up late and sleep in, but sleeping in at the expense of a healthy breakfast can impact performance in the classroom and make students more likely to overeat later in the day. A bowl of cereal with some fresh fruit is not an especially ex-

pensive breakfast, but it can help college students start their day off on an energetic and healthy note.

• Snack healthy. Many students find snacks are an integral part of hourslong study sessions. But trips to the vending machine for candy bars or potato chips won’t add much nutritional value to your diet. Instead of being at the mercy of vending machines, bring healthy snacks along during study sessions.

Fresh fruit, raw vegetables, Greek yogurt, and whole wheat crackers are just a few snacks that pack a more nutritious punch than traditional vending machine fare.

Healthy snacks also tend to provide more energy, making it easier to endure late-night study sessions.

• Make pizza healthier.

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In addition, ask for less cheese and more tomato sauce. Such alterations are simple and healthy without sacrificing taste.

• Scale back on sugar.

Sugar can cause weight gain without providing much in the way of nutrition. College students can cut back on their sugar intake by avoiding sugary beverages, including soda and drinks like sweetened iced tea or lemonade. College is also when many young men and women first

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start drinking coffee, which some people prefer to take with sugar.

But students looking to keep weight off and reduce their sugar intake can choose to drink their coffee black or with just light cream or fatfree milk to ensure their morning cup of joe is not contributing to a bigger waistline.

• Drink more water. The symptoms of dehydration mimic those of hunger, and college students might turn to snacks when all they really need is a glass of water. If you find yourself snacking shortly after eating a meal, then you might just need to drink more water.

Few college students prioritize healthy eating habits. But there are some inexpensive ways for onthe-go students to enjoy healthy diets.

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For those of you who are looking for a night out on the town should check out The 40 as several bands will be performing at the local establishment in the coming days and weeks ahead.

Heidi Howarth, owner of The 40 and the Trails West Inn, says she’s always looking for a variety of entertainment on weekends in an effort to keep business booming.

“I know we have strong roots for country music and strong roots for classic and new rock, so as you can tell, with our listing of concerts, there’s this whole array of genres of music,” Howarth said.

Upcoming events include a country band from Winnipeg called the “Day After Nashville” who will be performing on Friday night. On Friday, Jan. 23, solo hip hop artist “Madchild” will be coming to the Wheat City. Madchild is an original member of the Vancouver-based group Swollen Members. New recording artist “Demrick” will also be performing that night.

“We’ve had Swollen Members here twice – they sold out for both of those shows,” Howarth said.

“We’re looking forward to it. It should be pretty unique.”

On Saturday, Jan. 24, the AC/DC tribute band, “Whole Lotta Angus” will showcase their talents.

Howarth says the band doesn’t solely play AC/DC cover songs.

On Friday, Jan. 30, a country/rock band from Winnipeg called, “Last on the Road” will be performing followed by Son Latino on Saturday, Jan. 31.

The month of February kicks off with well-known country star Aaron Pritchett as well as special guest Cory Marquardt and King and Cash on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Over the years, Pritchett has produced several top hits and has toured with big timers like Alan Jackson, Toby Keith and Brooks and Dunn.

For tickets to all performances at The 40, phone 204-727-3800.

The 40 is located at 210 – 18th Street in Brandon.

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Hockey fans can check out the Brandon Wheat Kings in action on Friday night when they host the Lethbridge Hurricanes at Westman Place. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

The Wheat Kings, who currently sit in first place in the Eastern Conference, recently bolstered its roster, picking up sniper Morgan Klimchuk from the Regina Pats as well as offensive blueliner Reid Gow from the Spokane Chiefs.

Klimchuk, Gow and the Wheat Kings will then travel to Swift Current on Saturday to battle the Broncos before returning to Brandon to host the Prince Albert Raiders on Friday, Jan. 23.

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Year after year, many Canadians leave a key financial opportunity on the table by not contributing the maximum allowable amount into their registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). If your annual income tax assessment includes a notice from the Canada Revenue Agency that details how much unused contribution room you have left in your RRSP from previous years, the time to act is now. For example, contributing $10,000 into an RRSP that generates a six per cent return, compound-

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• Your ability to repay: We would never recommend that you borrow more than you could possibly repay because it could make it difficult to save for next year’s RRSP contribution. Together, we will create the right plan to make sure you can pay off the balance of your loan quickly and then start a regular investment plan to automatically take care of future RRSP contributions. In addition, contributing to an RRSP generates an income tax deduction that may result in a significant tax refund that could be used to help pay down a portion of the loan almost immediately.

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Westman Wellness Show coming to Wheat City Lanny Stewart Editor lstewart@westmanjournal.com

The first annual Westman Wellness Show will be taking place this weekend in Brandon.

The one-day event, which takes place at the Victoria Inn on Saturday, will include four speakers, two workshops and more than 40 exhibits centred around helping folks improve the mind, body and overall health.

“I’m thrilled with the response from the community,” co-founder and organizer Julia Sotas said. “It’s been amazing.”

Sotas studied sociology at the University of Winnipeg and wound up focusing on the inner workings of society and working with spiritual groups. She’s also a facilitator of Access Consciousness, a self-help movement available in more than 130 countries.

“The wellness show is

sort of an idea that I had a year ago,” she said. “I’ve been to a lot of expos and Brandon really needs to have something like this.”

She says the event won’t be your typical trade show.

“I want the show to be as interactive as possible because I don’t want it to be something that people come to and get handed pamphlets. I want there to be lots of conversations,” she noted.

Sotas will be one of the speakers at the event as well, as she’ll be focusing on how a simple question asked can go a long way to changing someone’s life.

“Most people try to create a simple life, an easy life,” Sotas said. “I think that for me and for some people, the easiest life is one that is always expanding. The talk I’m going to be giving is about the power of the question. The class is based on looking to the future and creating things for the future –

which is how we actually need to be living. Instead of just looking at how to pay rent or mortgage at the end of the month to survive rather than turn that around and ask, what’s it going to take to create the life I’m actually looking to have?”

She says in order to have the life you want, try turning the conclusions or fixed points of view you have about the world into questions.

“For example, I’m having problems with my family. You can change it by asking yourself, what can I do differently to change this? Just by asking the question, it changes different strands of your life and your future and what’s going to be created because you changed the energy of the whole situation.”

The show gets underway at 10 a.m. and wraps up at 5 p.m. For more information on the Westman Wellness Show, go online to www. westmanwellnessshow.ca.

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Julia Sotas, co-founder and organizer of the Westman Wellness Show (left) and Robin Chant, a paramedic and firefighter who is part of the Westman Wellness team. Both will be speaking at the first annual Westman Wellness Show, set to take place on Saturday at the Victoria Inn.

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A brief look ahead to Manitoba Ag Days

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The Manitoba Ag Days show, an exposition of agricultural production expertise, technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the U.S., will be once again be taking place later this month in Brandon at the Keystone Centre.

The following is a quick look at some of the highlights of the schedule for the event, slated to take place Jan. 20-22.

The event kicks off on Tuesday, Jan. 20 with speaker Angela Brackenreed, regional agronomist for the Canola Council of Canada.

“Come see Angela’s review of canola production in 2014, ongoing research and the latest research results in the FCC Theatre,” states agdays.com. “She will also look to the future of canola production, focusing on The Canola Council of Canada’s ‘Keep It Coming’ strategic plan.”

Later that morning, speaker Danielle Cabernel of Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development will fill you in on who you’ve decided to hire and what you need to know.

Agdays.com take on Cabernel: Recruitment, orientation, training, communication, motivation and conflict management are all areas where a new employer may need to gain knowledge and confidence. Danielle will list the first steps you need to follow when hiring employees. She will discuss information on provincial and federal legislation in areas such as contract work, employment standards in agriculture, source deductions, new employee orientation and maintaining payroll records.

In the afternoon, Murdoch Mackay of the Canadian Grain Commission will speak about opportunities in challenging grain transportation times.

Agdays.com take on Mackay: As commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission, Murdoch MacKay has extensive experience and knowledge of grain transportation in Canada. This presentation will look at opportunities grain producers could consider in spite of existing transportation challenges.

On Wednesday, Jan. 21, Dr. Flaten of the University of Manitoba will begin the day by speaking about fertility in soybeans.

Agdays.com take on Flaten: Very little research has been conducted on the best rate, source, placement, and timing of P fertilizer for modern soybean cultivars grown in the Canadian Prairies. Preliminary results of field studies show that typical rates of seed row P are unlikely to decrease plant stand and seed yield but the probability of a seed yield response to P fertilizer is also very low. Dr. Flaten will discuss the most important P management issue for soybean growers may be the long term management of their soils’ P fertility for the benefit of other crops in their rotation.

Later that day, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock will provide a 2015 beef market outlook.

Agdays.com take on Wasko: Cattle and beef prices have seen record highs in the past year with North American inventory and supply factors in the cattle sector driving this. The demand for beef both domestically and internationally remains strong – what are the drivers and where is Canadian beef heading? How will margin operators deal with record cattle inputs going forward? Is the herd growing?

Fewer cows and fewer cattle producers

mean structural changes in the industry – how does that look today?

On Thursday, Jan. 22, Bruce Schewfelt of PBS Water Engineering will provide insight on will tile drainage positively impacting soils.

Agdays.com take on Schewfelt: Bruce’s presentation will cover the factors controlling the performance of tile drains including depth, grade, filter sock, and spacing as it relates to engineering design equations. He will also cover concepts including hydraulic conductivity, infiltration, impermeable barriers, and surface water tables along with soil texture, depth to impermeable layers, salinity, sodicity, water table depth, and hydraulic conductivity.

That afternoon, Dr. Doug Wilcox of Manitoba Agricultural Services will put recent crop years in perspective.

Agdays.com take on Wilcox: Come hear Doug as he will put the last few crop years in perspective, pulling out the good, the bad, and the normal. Producers who take the time to reflect on the past have a better basis to make good management decisions, leading to greater success.

Puppies and small breed dogs wanted

Have you ever come across an advertisement like this? Recently an advertisement appeared in the classifieds of a popular website in the Swan River area entitled, “Small Breed Dogs and Puppies Wanted” which indicated the Brandon Humane Society and Funds for Furry Friends were taking unwanted puppies and small dogs – and was offering delivery or pick-up to take in the dogs and pups.

The individual posting this classified advertise-

ment is not known to either rescue organization, and she has no arrangements to transport or bring any small dogs or puppies to either rescue group. It is unknown what her intentions are, except that it’s not ‘as advertised.’ With certainty, we can confirm this individual, listed as Maureen in the advertisement, is not bringing dogs to the Brandon Humane Society or Funds for Furry Friends.

Although it should go without saying, it’s im-

portant to question anyone looking to obtain quantities of animals. If you see someone advertising that they are taking any animal for a rescue group, be sure to confirm the advertisement is authentic and contact the organization directly.

The truth is, animal rescue groups don’t go around asking for animals through classifieds ads. Anyone wishing to discuss placing an animal with a rescue organization should contact the rescue organization

directly. If a rescue group is contacting you or reaching out for pets… Something’s not right.

Also, beware of people claiming to be private animal rescuers. Before sending animals with a rescue

group or private rescuer – call veterinary clinics in the area or even the local authorities – and make sure you are dealing with someone legitimate.

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Westman Dreams for Kids makes largest dream donation The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation announced recently that Westman Dreams for Kids has stepped forward with a major donation of $150,000 in support of the Room for Renewal patient ward renovation campaign.

The BRHC Foundation campaign is raising funds for the upcoming redevelopment of the patient wards, which includes the creation and relocation of a new pediatric unit at the hospital. “We are thrilled to be the exclusive sponsor of the pediatric unit.

Through the generous support of individuals and businesses in the Westman area, and the financial prudence of our WDFK board over the last 25 years, we are fortunate to be able to make this donation�, Jeff Thompson, Westman Dreams for Kids board member,

said in a release. “Since its inception, Westman Dreams for Kids has been committed to helping children and putting smiles on kids’ faces.

By sponsoring the future Westman Dreams for Kids pediatric unit, this will ensure that we will continue to have a positive impact on children’s lives today, tomorrow and for years to come�.

BRHC Foundation board chair Derrick Stewart called the donation a tremendous gesture that speaks volumes about the Dreams for Kids organization. “The commitment that Westman Dreams for Kids has for enriching the lives of children in the Westman area is commendable�, Stewart said. “This donation will leave a lasting healthcare legacy in this community and will go a long way in improving hospital stays

for so many sick children.

We are very grateful for their support.�

The BRHC Foundation Room for Renewal campaign was launched on Sept. 27, 2014, with a goal to raise $600,000 in support of the upcoming creation, renovation and rejuvenation of patient wards at the BRHC. The creation of the new second Ffoor pediatric unit will allow for single patient rooms as well as a new playroom, staff area, and increased storage.

The planned redevelopment will also see the creation of 12 additional beds on acute medicine wards, the elimination of four-bed patient rooms, completely updated bathrooms as well as overall upgrading of all infrastructure such as plumbing, heating, electrical and HVAC. With files from BRHC Foundation release

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Over 40 wishes granted for sick kids in Westman in 2014 Lanny Stewart Editor lstewart@westmanjournal.com

For more than 20 years, the Westman Dreams for Kids has played an integral role in granting wishes for youngsters suffering from a serious illness.

This past year, the foundation, which is run solely via donations, had more than 40 ‘dreams’ that have, or are in the process of, being worked on to help sick kids and their families, says Karen Gislason, office administrator for Westman Dreams for Kids.

“We’re helping them [families] in one form or another – either completing a dream for them or helping them through a very trying time,” Gislason said.

She says dreams in 2014 have ranged from purchasing computers for children who needed learning assistance to respite for families that needed emotional and physical help in their home.

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tance for some families who have had constant trips back and forth to either Winnipeg or other medical facilities for appointments.

“That’s not a dream for a young child,” she continued. “I use the word ‘dream’ but no family will fall through the cracks. That’s our motto.”

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foundation has sent a child to Toronto to see a WWE event and has also paid for three family trips to Disney World.

“When I tell you our dreams are varied, they’re varied,” Gislason added.

“Families who are dealing with this kind of stuff are dealing with some pretty horrific things with their children, so we do what we can to help.”

Gislason says all money donated to the foundation is spent solely on children in the Westman area. During the past few weeks, there have been several donations –including corporate support - that have come in and really helped out the foundation. Among the organizations that have helped, include the Calvary Temple’s annual Singing Christmas Tree event, which raised money for Dreams for Kids. Meanwhile, the ANAF Crocus Seniors, the Brandon Clinic Medical Corporation and Rocky Mountain dealerships also donated monies to the

foundation.

Gislason also made note of the Dreams for Kids foundation fundraisers, such as the Children’s Country Fair, the McDonald’s Classic Golf Tournament and the ongoing support of the Brandon Wheat Kings and their ‘Goals for Kids’ campaign each hockey season.

“We’ve had some very wonderful support over the years in the Westman area,” she noted.

Gislason has been part of the foundation for approximately five years and says it’s the most rewarding job she’s ever had in her life.

“To see the happiness that we can bring to some of these families - I’m just proud to be part of this organization.”

For more on the Westman Dreams for Kids or to donate, go online to www. wdfk.ca or phone 204-729-8898.

Apprentice loans now available

Larry Maguire, member of parliament for BrandonSouris, recently announced that the Canada Apprentice Loan initiative is now open for business and accepting applications.

The initiative will help those already apprenticing to complete their training and encourage more Canadians to pursue a career in the skilled trades, allowing participants to take advantage of the many job opportunities across Canada.

The Canada Apprentice Loan, which was introduced in last year’s federal budget, will provide apprentices in Red Seal trades across Canada with access to interest-free loans. These loans will help apprentices address the costs they encounter during technical training, including educational fees, tools and equipment, living expenses and forgone wages. It will be managed by the Canada Student Loans

Program, within Employment and Social Development Canada.

Apprentices registered in a Red Seal trade apprenticeship will be able to apply for loans of up to $4,000 per period of technical training. The loans are interest-free until after loan recipients complete or leave their apprenticeship training program, up to a maximum of six years.

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The Canada Apprentice Loan is one of many initiatives that the Government has undertaken to encourage apprenticeships and career training. Other significant efforts include apprenticeship grants, Employment Insurance benefits for apprentices taking technical training, tax credits and deductions for employers and apprentices.

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When Brandon’s Brittany Wiebe takes the floor for a home basketball game for North Dakota State University, she knows many in the crowd will be cheering with the same passion she has for playing hoops.

“I really enjoy the atmosphere and how we are treated here,” she said.

“The pride and support behind Bison athletics is crazy and that is what initially drew me in.”

The daughter of Shelley and Fred Wiebe is in her third year at the Fargo university. A 5-foot-9 guard, Wiebe has developed into an energetic role player for NDSU. “Whether in the weight room or on the basketball court, Wiebes goes hard,” said NDSU head coach Maren Walseth, a former Penn State standout who played pro basketball.

“She understands her strengths are rebounding, scoring in transition, and bringing the energy every day. The coaching staff and her teammates count on her to contribute those attributes everyday and she performs her role very well. Wiebe has a bright future, and I am excited to see where she goes.”

Wiebe has had an interesting journey from being a youth hockey player to an NCAA Division I basketball player and student. When she joined the Bison, Wiebe became

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Brandon’s own Brittany Wiebe is a member of the NDSU Bison women’s basketball team. just the third female basketball player from Manitoba in the past decade to join a team at the NCAA Division I level, which is the highest level in U.S. college sports. Preceding her on that short list was former Crocus Plains regional secondary school teammate Danielle DeGagne, who played hoops and some volleyball at NDSU. Growing up, Wiebe played a lot of hockey – mostly with boys. At high school, the 2012 Crocus Plains female athlete of the year would play hoops, volleyball, soccer, and, in Grade 12, competed in five track and field events. Wiebe was quick to point to the importance

of her parents when it comes to her athletic success.

“My parents have always been there for me 100 per cent,” she said. “I honestly don’t know what I would do without their support. I don’t know how to thank them for all the constant road trips and early mornings they go through for me. Best of all, they never pushed me to pick a sport to play and I was fortunate to experience just about everything.”

Wiebe didn’t start playing competitive basketball until Grade 9. That was when Dave Malowski picked her for the Crocus Plains varsity squad.

That summer, she made

the first of three provincial teams.

“Dave [Malowski] is the one who steered me towards playing basketball and was the first to let me know that I had a lot of potential if I worked hard,” Wiebe said.

She helped Crocus Plains win the AAAA provincial basketball championship in 2008.

The next season, Wiebe and the team took home silver. At the university level, Wiebe has worked hard to earn a spot on the floor and help her team.

When asked what has helped her make it to the NCAA Division I level, she replied, “My work ethic and drive to get better and compete every day.”

In her first season at NDSU (2012-2013), Wiebe redshirted. This meant she practiced with the team but did not play.

By redshirting, Wiebe maintained all of her four years of eligibility and learned about NCAA basketball and college life.

Last season, she played in 11 games. However, this season (as of Jan. 8) Wiebe has played in 10 games and is averaging just under a point and 1.2 rebounds a game. She believes her first two seasons have helped her.

“I feel I have learned a lot and gained a new perspective for the game.

There are so many ins and outs to basketball that I wasn’t even aware of so it has been really cool to learn at a high level.

What’s different this year is that I have more confidence to play at this fast pace and I’m able to see the court better.”

Wiebe contributes to the Bison with her personality as well as her play.

“Brittany is a wonderful young lady on and off the court,” Walseth said.

“Her work ethic and passion was evident the first day I met her. She has an infectious personality, and is someone who can light up any room.“ Wiebe has been excelling in the classroom as well. In 2014, she received a Bison academic performance award and was selected to the Summit League winter/spring academic honor roll. Both

honours recognize student-athletes who achieve a high grade point average while juggling the demands of university athletics. Wiebe is studying exercise science.

“I love learning about the body and how everything works,” she said. “I would like to become a strength and conditioning coach.”

Wiebe says she has enjoyed a lot of things about playing university basketball.

“The relationships I formed, with my teammates and the staff, and the competition are what keep me playing! I live to compete and I get a great feeling every time I step foot on the court.”

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Wiebe is a former high school standout athlete at Crocus Plains. Wiebe helped Crocus win the AAAA provincial basketball championship in 2008.

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Jets, Panthers making big noises in NHL The brightest lights of the National Hockey League are usually reserved for the likes of New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, the Habs and the Leafs in Canada, and for individual stars such as Sidney Crosby and Steven Stamkos.

Meanwhile, only dim bulbs seem to reflect on the likes of Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets, two of the league’s most non-descript entities. But this year, even though the Panthers and Jets haven’t been attracting much attention, they could both be playoff-bound.

The Panthers, in fact, are one of the NHL’s leaders in fewest regulationtime losses, a statistic that usually leads to the playoffs. The second iteration of the Jets, who moved to Phoenix in 1996 but came back 15 years later in the form of the former Atlanta Flames, have been occupying a playoff spot for most of the season, led by one of the most unlikely of heroes, goalie Michael Hutchinson.

Florida, with a squad that would win gold at the No-Name Olympics

(other than, perhaps, goalie Roberto Luongo), had only 10 losses in 36 games after the first weekend of 2015. That was secondbest in the NHL, behind Anaheim’s and Nashville’s nine, and tied with traditional powers Pittsburgh and Detroit. Want to argue the no-name suggestion? The Panthers’ leading goal-scorer and point-getter is none other than Nick Bjugstad, who is well known on his block back in his hometown of Minneapolis, but few places elsewhere.

Hutchinson, meanwhile, was virtually unknown outside of Winnipeg at the start of the Jets’ season — the backup goalie to Ondrej Pavelec. Usually, there’s no one more anonymous than a backup goalie on a non-playoff team, but Hutchinson’s outstanding

play is killing two birds with one stone: He’s losing his anonymity, and the Jets are suddenly making playoff noises. At last glance, Hutchinson had a 1.81 goals-against average and a .937 save percentage, No. 1 in the NHL in each department. His 10-3-2 record had many Jets’ fans — accustomed to the so-so goaltending of Pavelec and his pedestrian 10-9-5 record — calling for Jets’ coach Paul Maurice to make Hutchinson the full-time No. 1 netminder. That would open the door for GM Kevin Cheveldayoff to perhaps trading Pavelec while the 27-year-old veteran still has some trade value.

Whether the Bjugstad and Luongo-led Panthers and the Hutchinson-led Jets can continue their success and qualify for the playoffs remains to

be seen, but both teams are giving their fans some unexpected thrills as the second half of the season approaches.

• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, on American sprint champ Tyson Gay’s one-year ban for using PEDs: “Verifying the old Chinese proverb: ‘Even fastest man cannot outrun own urine.’ ” • NOT Sports Center, on Twitter: “REPORT: Rex Ryan and Mark Sanchez have talked about reuniting at Taco Bell as either a shift manager/ cashier or janitor/janitor trainee team.”

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• Seattle Times columnist Dwight Perry, on the $11,050 fine levied against Seattle RB Marshawn Lynch for grabbing his crotch at the end of a 79-yard run against the Cardinals: “So what were you expecting —10 yards for illegal use of hands?”

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coordinator Jim Haslett — whose unit ranked 30th in the NFL in points allowed this season — tendered his resignation. Fittingly, no one tried to stop him.”

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• Janice Hough again: “Rex Ryan is apparently on the 49ers interview list as a possible new head coach. So Christmas may not be over for San Francisco area comedy writers.”

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• Ravens receiver Steve Smith, to AP, on why he loves playing in primetime games: “Family members get to see you play, ex-girlfriends that wished they wouldn’t have dumped you, they’re questioning themselves right now.”

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Ruttig: We deserve another shot to host World Juniors The recent World Juniors saw Canada’s favourite hockey tournament return to what is considered its home and to the two biggest hockey cities in the country in Toronto and Montreal. Holding the event in Canada’s largest city in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre and at the Bell Centre in Montreal was a highly anticipated vision from Hockey Canada to put on a large showcase at big venues rather than say, in usual World Junior host cities like Halifax, Ottawa or Regina and Saskatoon that hasn’t exactly worked out as planned.

Sellouts at the World Juniors have been rare - larger capacities at bigger arenas are not helping, even if that only serves as a minor excuse for Hockey Canada and the IIHF as an event that has been less successful than anticipated.

Just 14,142 fans attended the tournament opener between Canada and Slo-

vakia. Even more concerning was the marquee New Year’s Eve clash between the Canadians and the Americans wasn’t a sellout. The game featured a battle between expected No. 1 and No. 2 draft prospects in Connor McDavid of Canada facing Jack Eichel.

For the non-Canadian games, attendances were even worse, with crowds on TSN broadcasts looking like those in games played when the tournament was held in Europe.

In fact, nearly 100,000 less tickets were sold at this year’s tournament compared to the 2009 tournament in Ottawa and almost 60,000 compared to Edmonton/Calgary, the last time the tournament was held in Canada in 2012.

This can only be considered a disappointment due to the larger venues and larger markets of Toronto/ Montreal.

I feel this wouldn’t be an

issue for Hockey Canada if the event was rotating between different cities in Canada but they plan on holding the 2017 tournament in Toronto/Montreal again rather than in a new location.

With underwhelming support of the tournament, other provinces and cities in Canada have a legitimate complaint with Hockey Canada for keeping the tournament in Toronto/ Montreal. The province of Manitoba, which hasn’t hosted the event since 1999 in Winnipeg/Portage, may have the biggest issue to pick with Hockey Canada as it’s arguably due to hold an event in Winnipeg and Brandon, home of the NHL’s Jets and WHL’s Wheat Kings.

Since 1999, the tournament has been held in B.C., Sask., Alta. and in the Maritimes, and twice in Ontario. Manitoba is being overlooked due to the lack of a second large venue to

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go with the MTS Centre in Winnipeg. In the interest of Hockey Canada pursuing Manitoba as a future host may not be a bad idea as the hockey-crazy province would surely be able to support the lesser games in one of the smaller arenas in the province in a full venue rather than selling 5,000 or less tickets in a cavernous NHL arena.

I believe Manitoba would provide a similar structure to Saskatchewan as a tournament host. With the MTS Centre’s 15,000 seat capacity and Westman Centre’s 5,000-plus capacity mirroring those of Saskatoon and Regina, the tournament could easily make a deserved return to the province successfully in terms of attendance as well as in area interest as a World Juniors tournament would undoubtedly bring excitement and support from fans to Manitoba.

Mix in the successful return of the Winnipeg Jets

to the province in addition to the consistent support of the Wheat Kings in Brandon (who filled their arena to 70 per cent capacity last season on average in the WHL) and it’s easy to make a case as to why it’s time for the World Juniors to make its return to Manitoba sooner rather than later. A passionate support for Manitoba hockey at both the NHL and Junior level deserves to be recognized

by Hockey Canada with a hosting bid.

However, money talks in these situations and it appears the allure of an extra 3,000 potential tickets sold

in Toronto and Montreal for Canada’s games will outweigh the fact it’s time for the tournament to make its way back to Manitoba.

Nearly 20 years after the 1999 World Juniors, those in the area will wonder if Hockey Canada will ever bring the event back. The way Hockey Canada is shifting their view towards host cities, it’s a sad reality that the province is on the outside looking in when it comes to getting their turn to host the World Juniors.

Chase Ruttig is the editor of the Neepawa Press

BU men’s volleyball team recruits Powell The Brandon Bobcats men’s volleyball team recently announced that college transfer Matthew Powell will be joining the team next season.

Powell, a 6-foot-7 outside hitter, has spent the past three seasons with the Keyano College Huskies, where he has established himself as one of the most dominant attackers in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.

It’s a bit of a homecoming of sorts as Brandon University is just a short drive to Powell’s hometown of Melville, Sask.

“The general atmosphere here in Brandon is awesome. Everyone I’ve met in Brandon is really welcoming and nice” Powell said in a release.

Powell made a BU campus visit in December and it wasn’t long after he decided to sign an official Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) letter of intent, becoming the third recruit to commit to next year’s squad.

“At Keyano my parents were never really able to come and watch me play, so this will be a great opportunity as they can come watch me play in Brandon.” Powell added. “My parents have played a huge role in supporting me at every level, so to have them at my games will be pretty big for me.”

Powell is an alumnus of the Yorkton Bongo Volleyball Club and helped the Huskies to an ACAC bronze medal in his first year of college, despite finding the sport late in his athletic career. It wasn’t until his grade 10 year at Melville Comprehensive School that he made the switch from hockey to volleyball at the urging of his high school coach. The transition has paid off as Powell prepares to make the jump to the CIS ranks.

“Matt’s a big, physical athlete and has good ball control for his size,” BU men’s volleyball coach Grant Wilson said. “After watching him play we felt right away that he looked like a Bobcat.”

Powell is the first college transfer to commit to BU’s men’s volleyball squad for next season. He joins Brandon’s Seth Friesen and Winnipeg Jon Bartel as the first members of 2015-16 recruiting class.

With files from BU release

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Ukrainian pavilion always a popular place Terri Eger Westman Journal newsroom@wheatcityjournal.ca

Once again the Ukrainian pavilion is sure to be a popular stop for anyone taking in the Lieutenant Governor’s Winter Festival. Volunteers are busy preparing food and entertainment for the event scheduled for Jan. 29-31 in Brandon. “There will be lots of food and entertainment as well as a colourful display of treasures,� organizer Hilliard Sawchuk said.

The group is preparing two different sized combo food platters for the event, complete with perogies, cabbage rolls, Ukrainian sausage, borscht and lemon poppy seed cake for dessert.

A full range of alcohol will also be available including the popular beers from Ukraine, Lvivski Premium and Slavutych. “People enjoy coming in to sample the food and beer right from Ukraine,�

Sawchuk said.

Entertainment throughout the weekend will include Brandon’s Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble as well as the Teren Dance Group from Oakburn and Bratsva School of Dance from Dauphin both performing on Saturday. The local musical group Tryzub will provide music throughout the weekend as people come and go as will the Sawchuk Sisters who will delight audiences with their singing and violin talents. “The entertainment is

a lively mix of dancers and singing,� Sawchuk added.

New acts will take the stage at the bottom of each hour throughout the weekend. Those attending are welcome to come at any time and enjoy the show. Sawchuk noted that the popular Troyka Treasures will have a display at the pavilion once again. Items such as caps, ties, dishes, jewellery and other merchandise with a ‘Ukrainian flavour’ will be available for purchase.

There is a great deal of work that goes into making the pavilion a success and Sawchuk explained that between 85-90 volunteers have been hard at work preparing approximately 1,200 dozen perogies, 600 pounds of sausage and 25-30 roast-

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A look at some of young dancers from last year’s Ukrainian pavilion. ers full of cabbage rolls. “Our pavilion is always very popular with a lineup of people wanting to get in for the great food,� he said.

The Ukrainian Pavilion is located at the Ukrainian Reading Association

Hall, 1005 Assiniboine Avenue. The pavilion will be open to the public Thursday, Jan. 29 and Friday, Jan. 30 from 6 – 11 p.m. as well as Saturday, Jan. 31 from 1 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Volunteers needed Volunteers are needed for both the English and Brazilian pavilions. Volunteer applications and more information can be found online at www. lgwf.ca.

Council tentatively approves 2015 budget Brandon city council has recently given its unanimous approval to a tentative 2015 budget with a resulting municipal tax increase of 0.53 per cent.

The council-approved, $78 million operating budget means the average residential property assessed at $222,000 will see an increase in municipal taxes of $9.24 over 2014 levels.

Following council’s allday deliberations which recently took place, Brandon mayor Rick Chrest expressed his satisfaction with council’s handling of the “first big task� of its four-year mandate. “This council can be very proud of its first annual budget deliberations,�

Chrest said in a release. “My view is that Council came through with flying colours. We were very well-prepared and asked appropriate and respectful questions of administration. We learned a lot about the process, which will make us better stewards of this city.�

Dozens of additions and deletions were debated, however, at the close of council deliberations, the following changes to the financial plan were approved: • A reduction of $2,270 to 2015 City Council indemnities to reflect the Consumer Price Index; • A reduction of $30,000

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in expenses relating to Hydro and natural gas purchasing; A reduction of $126,850 in expenses relating to diesel and gasoline costs; The realignment of a heritage administration position, a savings of $34,944; The addition of $85,000 in funding for the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba’s display building No. 2 restoration project; A reduction of $100,000 from the overall Brandon Police Service’s budget;

• The restoration of $18,000 that had been removed from the annual funding provided to community centres; • The elimination of a $10,000 Economic Development sign reserve appropriation, and a combination of further reserve appropriation reductions totalling $399,474; • A reduction of $95,000 to the A.R. McDiarmid Civic Complex’s Youth Centre and Cultural Resource Centre equipment budget;

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• A reduction of $75,000 in the budgeted greenspace project for the A.R. McDiarmid Civic Complex’s East Entrance; • A reduction of $4,500 from the Human Resources consulting budget; • An additional $10,000 in grant funding for the Daly House Museum; • An increase in the budget for forecasted sup-

team to ensure this budget was successful and was responsible to our citizens.�

A public hearing to garner feedback on the tentative 2015 budget will be held Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Brandon City Hall.

With files from City of Brandon release

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Popular ACC Grey Owl event sold out once again Terri Eger Westman Journal newsroom@wheatcityjournal.ca

The high quality meal and the unique atmosphere of ACC’s Grey Owl event have once again caught the attention of the citizens of Brandon. The annual event highlights the expertise of culinary arts, hotel and restaurant management and horticultural production students at the college. Held each Janu-

ary, the students will host approximately 1,300 people during dinner sittings over four weeks. Similar to year’s past, the 2015 event sold out in only a few hours.

“It’s one of our most popular events,” Derrick Turner, dean of business, agriculture and environment, said.

He says there are several factors that contribute to the event’s success.

“The historic MICA

building creates an ambiance that is hard to match,” he said, describing the building located on campus that houses the Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts. The building is recognized by the provincial government as the third most significant historical building in Manitoba.

In addition to the formal atmosphere created by the location of the dinner, the meal itself is something the community continues

to crave.

“The food is second to none,” Turner added. “It’s really fine dining and is something that we don’t often see.”

Menu items include entries such as imported pan seared scallops and shark as well as local fare including Manitoba beef.

Much of the food served is grown right at the school through the sustainable garden.

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highlight the literal fruits of their labour with items such as vegetables, fruits and herbs.

“We have a field to fork focus and increase our production at the local site each year,” Turner said.

“We have apples, rhubarb, jams, jellies, preserves, and a wide variety of vegetables.”

As the culinary students plan and prepare the meal for the evening, the hospitality students work on

wine and beer pairings that complement the food being offered.

“The students work on everything from front of house to back of house,” Turner said. “The dinner is a great way to show what they have learned while treating the people of the community to a unique dining experience.”

The Grey Owl event takes place Jan. 19 – Feb. 13.

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Industrial Meat Cutter (Permanent Full Time) LOCATION: 6355 Richmond Avenue East Brandon, Manitoba STARTING WAGE: $13.50-$18.60/hour Plus Production Bonus of up to $1.00/hour and Attendance Bonus of $1.00/hour. Further increases as per Collective Agreement. Relocation Assistance of up to $5,000 available.

Maple Leaf Foods is a leading Canadian food processing company committed to delivering quality food products to consumers around the world. We are looking for Industrial Meat Cutters to join us at our Brandon, Manitoba plant.

POSITION SUMMARY: Positions include slaughtering livestock and removing viscera and other inedible parts from carcasses, cutting pork for further cutting, processing and packaging. Positions are available in a variety of departments including Barn, Dressing, Cut, and Packaging areas.

One hundred percent company paid Benefits package provided including Major Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-Term and LongTerm Disability, as well as enrollment in the Maple Leaf Pension Plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES: s Participate as part of a team in the processing of hogs to produce fresh and frozen product s Assist with various tasks in the department assigned s Keep up to production line speed s Most jobs in the Barn, Dressing, Cut and Packaging floors include assembly line work s Knife and other equipment use may be required

REQUIRED SKILLS: s Previous industrial / manufacturing plant experience is considered an asset s Ability to work in a wide range of environmental conditions from cool to warm and wet to dry s Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and stand for long periods of time s Experience working with and committed to Good Manufacturing Practices is considered an asset s Experience in food manufacturing within a fast paced environment is an asset s Comfortable being part of a multi-cultural, unionized environment s Must be committed to safe work practices s Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and be focused on continuous improvement s Use knives and other equipment to disassemble hog product for further processing s Ensure safe and hygienic practices are applied to all tasks performed as per Company policies APPLICATION PROCESS: If you’re willing to step into a new and exciting career, please complete an application and submit via: Mail:

Maple Leaf Foods Human Resources 6355 Richmond Avenue East Brandon, Manitoba R7A 7M5

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Email: hrbrandon@mapleleaf.com Online: www.mapleleafcareers.com Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Brandon’s Coop Heritage Wild bantam hockey team participated in a tournament in Stonewall last month and wound up advancing to the gold medal game as the proclaimed underdogs. Noah Douglas scored the winning goal for the Wild en route to the win. Names of players from the left to right are as follows: (front row) goaltenders Brendan Chubaty and Garrett Smithson. Middle row: Nolan Paczkoski, Dawson Alexander, Ayden Scramstad, Josh Fowler. Back row: Will Barton, Kian Bell, Thomas Clark, Coach B. Stanley, Brady Marsh, Brock Stanley, Darryl Ferland, Noah Douglas. Coaches: Barry Stanley and Devan Scramstad.

New bursary awarded to BU aboriginal students Two Brandon University students are the first recipients of a new bursary to be awarded each year to post-secondary students of Aboriginal descent.

Kyla Smith, a second year native studies student, and Jacqueline Sinclair, in her final year of a creative arts degree, were presented with the Inter-provincial Association of Native Employment (IANE) Westman bursary. IANE is a volunteer organization with chapters in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Alberta, promoting the employment of Aboriginal people. BU is a member of IANE Westman.

“This is a great achievement,” says Sinclair, who plans to publish a book of poetry before graduating in 2015, and then pursue a teaching degree. “”I will remember all of my bursaries and scholarships, they make me proud. I did this.”

Smith says the bursary will help reduce the stress of university life.

“I won’t have to work at a job as much,” she says, “which means I have more time to focus on my studies and volunteering. This

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Bursary winners Jacqueline Sinclair and Kyla Smith with IANE Westman chair Charlotte Larocque and BU president Dr. Gervan Fearon. definitely keeps me on the right path.” Smith is interested in a Bachelor of Social Work and hopes to become a role model for Aboriginal people. “I just want to be able to help. If I can change one person’s life, that will make all the difference.”

Charlotte Larocque, IANE Westman chair, says the positive energy that surrounds the two bursary winners is amazing, and affects everyone around them.

“I am pleased that, through this contribution, they are able to move forward with their studies and

personal goals,” she added.

“This new bursary is part of a powerful message to the community that we are partnering to support opportunities and working for the future,” BU president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Gervan Fearon said. “The number of students on our campus with self-declared Aboriginal ancestry grew by 13 per cent in the past year. We will continue to do more to make Brandon the education destination for Kyla, Jaqueline, and every student from every background.”

With files from BU release

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True North offical to address Chamber of Commerce Terri Eger Westman Journal newsroom@wheatcityjournal.ca

If you’ve ever wondered what the inside scoop is on how Winnipeg got the Jets back, here’s your chance to find out.

Brandon Chamber of Commerce will host officials from the club who will share the success story in bringing the Jets back to Manitoba and running the team. Chief Operations Officer John Olfert of True North Sports and Enter-

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tainment, which owns and operates the MTS Centre in Winnipeg and the Winnipeg Jets NHL team, will be on hand at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Jan. 22 at the Royal Oak Inn. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon followed by the presentation of the guest speaker.

The good news business story behind the successful sports team fits in well with what members of the Chamber of Commerce

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have requested.

“Based on feedback from our members, they want to hear lessons learned from other businesses and their success stories,” Chamber GM Carolynn Cancade said.

In the past, the Chamber has played host to numerous business owners who have shared their own personal story of what makes their business successful.

Wendell Estate Honey from Roblin, which was featured on Dragon’s Den,

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gave their story at a previous luncheon as an example.

“We recently had the local owner of Tim Horton’s speak at a luncheon about hiring people with disabilities,” Cancade said. “He focussed on how this has been a positive experience for him and his business.”

Talking about the personal side of a business story has worked well for the Chamber in the past with luncheons being well attended.

Sports themes are also not new to the Chamber luncheons with the local group playing host to members of the NFL’s Chicago Bears in the past.

Cancade added that hosting the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers is a possibility for the future.

“It works well with what we are trying to do, which is find out their story and what insight they have in running their business,” she said.

The luncheon will take

place on Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Royal Oak Inn beginning at 11:30 a.m.

The event is open to the public with preregistration required. Cost to attend for Chamber members is $27.50 or $37.50 for future/non-members.

Registrations are accepted through the Chamber website at www.brandonchamber.ca or by calling 204571-5340.

BACF helps out New Era New Era School recently applied and was approved for a grant through the Brandon Area Community Foundation to repair oak tables currently being used in the library. The solid oak tables have been a part of New Era School since 1908 and are in need of repair.

BACF has agreed to help with the project through a joint fundraising venture whereby BACF will match school fundraising efforts up to $2,000 from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30, 2015.

The Brandon Area Community Foundation was established by an Act of Incorporation in 1965 and is currently a member of the Community Foundations of Canada, the national network for community foundations in Canada.

The foundation invests the contributions it receives in a perpetual endowment fund and uses the income earned to make grants to a wide range of charitable groups/grants that benefit our local communities in southwestern Manitoba.

Anyone can become involved in helping to build the assets of the foundation – whether it be individuals, families, corporations and groups. Your gift to the foundation will benefit the community now and into the future.

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