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After a devastating fire earlier this month that left a mom and her two kids without a home, the local community has stepped up and is helping the family get back on its feet.

Giant Tiger, a store in Brandon, recently allowed the mother, Jessica Chartier, to purchase $800 worth of food, clothes and other items to help offset the loss of items that were destroyed in the Oct. 1 fire at her apartment at Victoria Woods.

“Her [Chartier’s] landlord actually came to see me and asked if there was anything we could do,” said Curtis Keber, manager of the Giant Tiger store.

“I gave her landlord a $50 gift card as a donation and I said to have Jessica write down some stuff that she needs and we’ll see what

we can do. We got a fairly extensive list of what she needed because she needed a lot. She lost pretty much everything.”

It was shortly thereafter when Keber and staff at Giant Tiger decided to begin a ‘roundup campaign’ at the store, asking customers at the till for a small contribution in order to help Chartier and her kids.

“If your total comes to like $25.50, we’ll ask if you would you like to round up your total to $26 and the extra 50 cents is going to go to Jessica and her kids,” explained Keber.

“I have faith in the community, so I had her [Jessica] come in and pick out a whole bunch of stuff already and we just charged it through. We’re going to use the money that we raised to pay for it,” he continued. “If there is money left over, she’ll get the money.

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we’ll just take care of it at the store level.”

Keber says the goal is to raise more than $1,000 – and it looks as though Giant Tiger is well on their way to surpassing the goal.

Approximately $500 was raised when this article was written (Oct. 16).

Chartier, originally from Winnipeg, says she’s also received several donations from community members during this trying time and appreciates the support her family has received from the community.

“It’s been incredible. I can’t believe how blessed I am and how amazing Brandon is,” said Chartier.

“Even though I don’t have a house, Brandon has made it a home.”

It’s been reported that the fire started from a ceiling fan in the second floor bathroom of the apartment.

The estimated damage to the apartment was approx-

imately $250,000. Chartier and her kids were not in the house when the fire broke out. She was on her way to pick up her fouryear-old daughter Melaina from Riverheights School for lunch Her two-year-old son Colton was in the back seat of the car.

Chartier and her children are currently staying with her ex in Wawanesa.

She says they have taken possession of a condo recently and have begun the process of moving back to Brandon.

“It’s been chaos but we have been very blessed by the people in the community of Brandon. Receiving all the love and support and everything Giant Tiger has done for me has made the most of a terrible situation,” she added.

If anyone wishes to help the family, they can do so by leaving donations at Heritage Salon.

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Chartier and her two-year-old son Colton and fouryear-old daughter Melaina are receiving help from the community after their home (an apartment at Victoria Woods) caught on fire earlier this month.

Pilling tenders resignation as downtown development specialist Journal Staff Westman Journal newsroom@wheatcityjournal.ca

Braden Pilling has tendered his resignation as downtown development specialist for Renaissance Brandon.

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Riverheights Terrace, an Atria Retirement Canada community, newly operated by Atria Senior Living, a leading provider of independent living, supportive living, assisted living and memory care communities in 179 locations in 28 U.S. states and seven Canadian provinces.

“The decision to leave was extremely difficult and by no means came lightly”, stated Pilling in a release. “I have poured my heart and soul into the revitalization of the Downtown HUB for six years and I will always be a strong supporter and advocate for its success.”

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The power of positivity: the Triple P program Lanny Stewart Editor lannystewart@wheatcityjournal.ca

There is no instruction manual when it comes to parenting, but there are seminars that can help parents learn several effective ways to deal with the challenges of raising children.

The Triple P program, or in other words, the positive parenting program, in association with Prairie Mountain Health, will be making its presence felt next month in Brandon.

The program, which consists of three seminars, is considered an introduction to the principles of positive parenting.

“The Triple P is designed to support parents by giving them skills to raise confident, healthy children and it also helps family relationships,” said Koch. “It helps parents manage misbehaviours and to hopefully prevent problems that occur in the first place.”

The first seminar, entitled, “The Power of Positive Parenting” promotes child development by managing the behaviour and emotions of children in constructive and nonhurtful ways.

“It’s based on strong nurturing relationships and good communication skills,” added Koch. “It basically helps parents focus on the positive - what is the child doing right as opposed to always focusing on the negative behaviour.”

Koch says positive par-

enting includes creating a safe and interesting learning environment for your child so that they’re feeling safe at home - and at school.

“It’s about spending time with your child, taking an interest in the things that they do and an interest in the things that they like,” continued Koch.

“So, if they’re showing you something, to kind of stop what you’re doing and focus on what they’re talking about and show an interest and to encourage them.”

Koch noted two examples of how better communication between parent and child is a key part of the program.

“If your child is running through the house, you tell them, ‘we don’t run in the house, we walk’.

So when they [kids] are doing something parents don’t’ want them to do, you don’t just say, ‘don’t do it’, but add, ‘what should you do instead?’

“Because maybe the child doesn’t know what to do,” Koch continued.

“When you’re going out to a restaurant and that can be big for children who have never been…

They don’t know what to do. So prepare them. Tell them this is what’s going to happen and this is what to expect, so they have an idea ahead of time of what’s expected of them.

Hopefully that can prevent some of the behaviours you see in restaurants.”

The second seminar is called, “Raising Con-

fident, Competent Children.” Koch says if kids are more confident, they get along with other kids better and that they do better in school because they’re not afraid to step out and take a bit of a risk or try new things.

“Being respectful of others, being considerate, having good communication skills with their friends and other people - it can all help them have a healthy self-esteem and to feel good about themselves, which helps them as they move along in the world,” explained Koch.

The third seminar meanwhile, which is called, “Raising Resilient Children” refers to the ability of having your child manage feelings and what to do with them.

“We talk about why it’s important and we go over what we call building blocks – so how to help your kids recognize and understand their feelings,” Koch said. “If a child is lashing out, give them the words for it so they’re not hitting something and they have the words to say, ‘OK, I’m feeling angry’ and the ability to talk about it the ability to express their feelings in words in an appropriate manner.”

Koch says the seminars should not be viewed as a ‘this is what you do’ approach to parenting.

“Everybody is different and every child is different. These are some ideas and this is a way of doing it. You know what works with your child better and

Photo by ING Graphics what works for your child may not work for another child.”

The Triple P official website states that the program has been tested with thousands of families for more than 30 years.

“In fact, there are now more than 250 international trials, studies and published papers that show Triple P works for most families,” states the

website. “Triple P has been shown to help reduce kids’ and teens’ problem behavior and also reduce children’s emotional problems. The evidence also shows it helps parents feel more confident, less stressed, less angry and less depressed.”

The first of three seminars is set for Monday, Nov. 10. The second seminar is Nov. 17, while the

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COMMENTARY

The work to fix our democratic deficit begins now

As I write this, I have no idea what the results of Brandon’s mayoral, city council and school board elections will be.

I’m writing before election day, but the Journal will in most cases be delivered to your homes and businesses after the elections are over.

With that reality in mind, I have a few thoughts to share with you about this year’s process and the path forward for those who are elected.

We should be concerned that six of the ten city council wards were won by acclamation.

That’s not a comment on the quality of those six candidates. Rather, the reality is that voters in the Assiniboine, Green Acres, Linden Lanes, Meadows, University and Victoria wards were denied the opportunity to hear what their councillors’ plans and priorities are and, most importantly, the opportunity to choose from among several candidates.

Residents in those wards can only hope that their new councillors (many of whom were incumbents) will share their values and act in the interests of their constituents. It is a leap of faith that far too many Brandonites have been forced to make this year.

The story is the same

with the school board, where just nine candidates were running to fill the eight available seats.

Voters had a choice, but just barely.

Do we honestly believe that those nine candidates, and those six acclaimed city councillors, were the very best this city could offer? If not, we need to think and talk about what is happening in our local democracy.

I wrote about this a couple of weeks ago, but it needs to be repeated -- When so few citizens are willing to run for city council and school board, we are taking a big risk. City councils and school boards have a huge amount of power to impact our lives, with property taxes being the most obvious example.

To a great extent, that power has been handed to candidates who expended little effort to earn it.

We can hope that everything works out to our satisfaction, but the likelihood is that it won’t, for this reason: When you don’t have a serious election campaign, in which candidates are forced to expose and express their agendas, we really don’t know what their priorities are. We don’t know what they will do over the next four years.

Instead, we make assumptions that are almost always wrong in the long

run. That leads to even greater frustration with the democratic process and even lower participation, in the form of both candidate numbers and voter turnout. It’s a downward spiral that makes things worse, not better.

During the his campaign for mayor, Mark Kovatch put forward a number of ideas to increase citizens’ participation in the political process. While some panned his ideas as unrealistic and unworkable, nobody should attack Kovatch’s desire to increase

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voter turnout and the number of citizens running for election.

This is an issue that requires great thought and even greater effort, and both need to be begin now. Brandonites feel more disconnected from city hall and the school board than at any other time in our city’s history.

That needs to change, starting with an honest, ongoing effort to re-engage citizens.

It can’t wait two or three years. If we want voters to have viable, credible

choices in 2018, we (and that absolutely includes the media) need to get to work right away. ********** On a related point, we need to look at the reasons why talented people who care about this city refuse to run. While many have cited the impact that serving on city council or the school board would have on their family, jobs or businesses, others have also talked about an unwillingness to subject themselves to media scrutiny.

That is another issue that I and others in the local media need to reflect upon. Did we scare good candidates away? Can we do things differently, in a way that encourages and motivates more citizens to run for mayor, city council and school board?

Once again, it is an issue that I and others will be reflecting upon over the coming months.

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OPINION

Letter: Credit Unions looking for more support Dear Editor, As everyone who lives in the area can attest, Manitoba Credit Unions are strong supporters of local communities.

In 2013, the province’s 37 credit unions provided more than $3.5 million in the form of sponsorships, donations and community support. In addition, Manitoba credit union em-

ployees volunteered in the community for more than 17,000 hours.

By their very nature, every credit union has a vested interest in giving back to the communities they serve.

Now, credit unions need your support. Credit unions are paying higher taxes as a result of a budget 2013 decision to phase out

a 40 year-old tax measure that was created because credit unions are different than banks. These higher taxes affect our bottom line, meaning there are fewer resources available for lending to small businesses and families and to support important community work.

We are asking the federal government to create

a new tax measure that we estimate will generate $700 million in additional lending to businesses, farmers and families across this country and in our communities. We urge you to contact your local member of Parliament and tell them my credit union matters and it should matter to you! You can support your community and credit

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Letter: Harper’s refusal to attend summit unacceptable Dear editor, As world leaders gathered at the recent United Nations Climate Summit, one absence was especially galling: Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Despite being in New York when the summit was held, Stephen Harper was one the very few world leaders invited who refused to attend. It underscored how little environmental stewardship factors into his government’s agenda.

His Conservative gov-

dent Barrack Obama has said that Canada could be doing more, and that his concern impacts the decision on the Keystone XL pipeline.

Climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution.

We need determined leadership to make progress, but that can’t happen if our Prime Minister can’t even be bothered to show up.

As well, if Canada does not demonstrate to the world that we as a

country are serious about GHG emissions, we will find it harder and harder to export our resources to global markets. That is why Liberals are committed to responsible resource development, while promoting clean energy and reducing carbon emissions.

As Prime Minister, Mr. Harper continues to get the big things wrong.

After nearly a decade in power he has failed to take any meaningful action on Canada’s GHG

emissions. His legacy will leave our children with an environment that is ever more threatened.

Yours sincerely, John McKay, MP Liberal Party of Canada Environment Critic

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HUMOUR

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The provincial government is looking at ways to control water flow and levels on the Assiniboine River to help prevent future flooding. You could say it really gives a dam.

If you cross a federal member of parliament with a provincial member of the legislative assembly would you get a politician who can talk about twice as many issues and still not have an answer?

Have you looked at the classified ads lately? Some of the job headings could be rather deceptive. A recent ad was looking for a ‘Crude Quality Technician’. An acquaintance known for having a foul mouth applied for the job thinking his ‘crude lan-

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Another recent job posting was for a human resources specialist and it had one of the guys at the poker table thinking of applying. He’s a bartender.

Who gets better practical skill at handling HR issues than a friendly neighbourhood barkeep?

Who would be better qualified to fill a vacancy for a ‘financial consultant’ than a mom? After all, they usually handle the household budget, and in some cases, can make one dollar perform as if it was $1 million.

A recent ad for a heavyduty mechanic got some people wondering what is

the difference between that and a light-duty mechanic?

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We have to put the car on the hoist and take a better look.”

Another recent ad had a major retailer looking to hire a service assistant.

I’ve been in that store and would recommend they get existing employees to provide service before hiring a service assistant.

Thanksgiving has come and gone and you know what that means: the onslaught of Christmas ads.

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By Terri Eger There has been a murder in the sands of Spruce Woods Provincial Park and park interpreters are asking for the public’s assistance.

Stewie the Skink was found deceased along the Spirit Sands trail and a guided hike is planned to determine who the murderer is. For the second year in a row, park staff have decided to organize a guided hike for Halloween with a murder mystery theme.

“The Northern Prairie Skink has been found deceased,” explained Senior Park interpreter Maxime LeGal. “The skink is one of our endangered species so we take this very seriously.”

The three-kilometre guided hike will take the public into the park to explore the possibilities of what happened to the skink, a relatively small lizard with stubby legs. LeGal explained that the premise of

the murder mystery and the proximity to Halloween adds to the atmosphere of the event that is considered fun for the entire family.

“Through the process of elimination, we will look at who may have murdered Stewie the Skink,” he said. “During the hike, we will look at how our actions affect the animals and their environment.”

While last year’s hike took place in the evening, LeGal said he is hoping to take advantage of the warmth of the sunshine for an afternoon hike next week.

This year’s hike will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 1-3 p.m. The hike will begin at the Spirit Sands Trailhead. Hikers are reminded to wear proper hiking shoes and bring water. Anyone interested in participating is invited to come to the trailhead for a 1 p.m. start or contact the Spruce Woods interpretive centre at 204827-8850 for more information.

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“The gift doesn’t have to be big - just expensive.”

As we eagerly await the first permanent snowfall of the season, a question comes to mind and it’s my thought of the week: If you don’t have snow tires on your vehicle, can you use that as an excuse to not go to work?

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Leafless trees are now devoid of their summer fruit, a chill wind blows and pumpkins are popping up as the bright orange harbingers of fall.

All of these things are tell-tale signs that the tastiest season of the year is here.

Fall may not be as carefree as its vernal neighbour. The seasons have changed and summer’s bounty is still everywhere for us to enjoy in it’s autumnal preserved forms - frozen spinach, dehydrated zucchini and

sauced apples - the star of today’s Turning Ground offering.

Applesauce is a wonderful way to extend the harvest well into the winter months. It offers simple, sweet and diverse flavour to oh-so-many dishes. Today’s cookies are sweeter without added sugar. They are rich in fibre and totally amped up in flavour - all because of apple sauce.

These apple sauce cookies are tender and ‘cakey’. They are especially scrumptious when topped with lemon icing and they make a fantastic school snack. Simply freeze them by the batch and then pop them into lunch kits as needed.

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Health Matters

Avoid Halloween makeup allergies and other reactions What are the horrors of Halloween? Many might say encountering a gruesome ghoul or a blood-sucking vampire is the most horrific part of Halloween. However, an allergic reaction can be just as scary as ghosts and goblins.

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Makeup According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunol-

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Costumes Costumes can induce an allergic reaction as well. If costumes are older and packed away in a basement or attic, trapped dust and dust mites can make it difficult for those with allergies or asthma to breathe. Accessories used for many common Halloween costumes also may cause reactions.

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Holiday season not lacking for unique games to check out As promised in last week’s editorial, I will be focusing this column on games that are coming out soon. These are games that I obviously haven’t had a chance to try out myself but, from the early coverage, seem to be on the right track.

Bayonetta 2 (Oct. 24 – Wii U) – Releasing today is the much-anticipated sequel to 2009’s somewhatunderappreciated Bayonetta. The original was loved for its smooth, responsive action and over-the-top story, so expectation for the sequel have been very high. For all intents and purposes, it seems to have lived up to those expectations.

The story is set in the worlds of Inferno and Paradiso, as made famous by 13th-century poet Dante Alighieri. It is in these legendary places that the titular Bayonetta must save the soul of her best friend, Jeanne, by battling various demonic and angelic foes.

Early reviews of Bayonetta 2 have been supremely positive, touting

the game’s smooth action and beautiful visuals. Dan Ryckert from Giant Bomb called it the “best game of its kind in years.”

However, those looking to purchase a game for a young loved one may want to proceed with caution on this title, as it features a lot of sexual content that, while presented in a tongue-in-cheek fashion, may be inappropriate for younger players.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Nov. 21 – Wii U) – Well, it seems that Nintendo is trying to make me look bad! Last week, I said that this title was likely coming out in early 2015, as many believed that the pushing back of the 3DS

version also meant a likely delay of its Wii U counterpart. This is not so, as Nintendo announced recently that the (still horribly named) Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will release in late November.

Like its smaller counterpart, the Wii U entry of the Smash series pits 49 classic characters against each other in a battle for mascot domination. While most of the roster is comprised of classic Nintendo characters like Mario, Link, Samus, Kirby and Pikachu, the game also has a few guest fighters from other game companies – namely Mega Man, Pac Man and Sonic the Hedgehog.

But unlike the 3DS

title, the Wii U edition can be played on the big screen. In addition, there will be many controller options available, including support for the Pro Controller and the soonto-be-released Gamecube controller adapter.

Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth (Oct. 24 – PC) – Also coming out today is the newest entry in the addictive Civilization series. Where other titles in the series are set on a historical earth setting and allow players to create a civilization from early settlers to launching aircraft into space, Beyond Earth starts players in the next logical location: a whole new planet.

Players will be able to choose one of eight separate “expedition sponsors” – the game’s take on the previous world leaders – each with their own unique abilities and advantages. The goal of the game is to help mankind repopulate after a vague event known only as “The Great Mistake.” How you go about accomplishing

this task is entirely up to you. You can try to win the game by destroying all other factions attempting to populate the planet, by becoming the most technologically advanced, by creating alliances, and more. Just like every other entry in the series, this one will be played in turns, allowing the player to take their time while building up their empire and engaging other civilizations.

And just like other Civ games, it looks like it will get its one-more-turn addiction into me, inevitably ending in the surprise of seeing the sun come up after a multi-hour play session.

Sunset Overdrive (Oct. 28 – Xbox One) – This title, releasing early next week, looks to be one of the “killer apps” for Microsoft’s Xbox One console. Sunset Overdrive is a colourful open world action-adventure game with a major focus on “parkour” and co-operative online gameplay – think Borderlands meets Jet Set Radio.

The game is largely fo-

cused on locomotion, as players take control of a created character looking to survive (and even thrive) in a world filled with monsters that were created when people overdosed on a popular new energy drink. Utilizing many absurd weapons – such as the TNTeddy, a weapon that combines a Teddy Bears with sticks of dynamite – players must rid the world of the monsters and bring a level of sanity back to a clearly insane world.

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Constant Companions holding online auction

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An online organization called “Constant Companions Lost and Found� is doing its part to help raise funds for animal rescues in the area.

The interactive Facebook group, which consists of people who post lost and found pets, will soon be holding an online auction with proceeds going to Spirit of Hope Rescue, Brandon Humane Society and Strays That Can’t Pay. The auction will consist of bidding on items that have been donated. “I decided to put it on because I’m an animal lover and work with a few

rescue organizations in my community and I help where I can,� said Jennifer Jones, manager of the Constant Companions Facebook group, which currently has more than 440 ‘likes’ (as of Oct. 15).

Bids will be accepted between 9 a.m. on Oct. 30 and will continue until noon on Nov. 3. Winners at the end of the auction are to contact Constant Companions for arrangements for item pick up and payment. Items up for bid include board games, a digital photo frame, baked goods, photography sessions, gift cards, gift baskets and dog sweaters.

Constant Companions, which began in May, also provides search tips for

folks who are searching for a missing pet. “If you have a cat that is strictly an indoor cat that has never been outside, the cat will always be within a three-house radius,� said Jones. “Because they’re so terrified and they’ve never been outside before – they’re out of their element. It’s really important to get a flashlight and look under every single deck, vehicle, neighbour’s yard, every type of nook and cranny.

Cats are great hiders.�

Jones says she decided to begin the lost and found Facebook page as a way to add to the already growing list of organizations who help find lost pets in the area. “I believe if your

pet goes missing or you find a lost pet, the more resources available to get the word out there, the better,� she added. “I just want to get the word out because if one of my pets went missing, I’d want to use every resource possible.�

Jones would like to remind folks that if you do lose a pet, to not only post details to all available resources, but to also report it to animal control and to check with local pounds and rural municipalities.

To make a donation and to bid on the items, visit the Constant Companions first online auction Facebook page, call 204-7245504 or email jones@ wcgwave.ca.

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Needle drop of evergreens in Westman: a normal occurrence

Each fall brings new colours, varied shades of red, orange, and yellow. As the sun rises every day, we expect the foliage of maple, ash, linden and oak to lose their leaves in fall.

What many people are not prepared for is the fall change in their evergreens.

We receive the worried calls one after another at this time of year where customers invariably think their evergreens are dying. The concern is needle drop of evergreens in which an abundance of

needles of an evergreen suddenly turn brown or yellow. These needles are always older needles towards the interior of the tree.

It’s neither insects nor disease; yellowing and browning of needles in the fall is a normal occurrence on pines, spruce, junipers, and cedars.

The browning occurs on the needles closest to the trunk as they are the oldest.

Why does this fall needle shed occur?

Evergreens do not keep their needles

forever. Just as a deciduous tree loses its leaves in fall, the same happens for evergreens. Needles will live longer on spruce than on pine, and after about seven years these needles will change color and fall off in fall.

Evergreens such as cedar and pine do not hold their needles for as long, sometimes three year old needles will drop every year. This is why needle browning in the fall is more noticeable on pines and cedars.

Any environmental condition that puts the tree under stress will result in greater needle loss. Stressors include drought, flooding, insect attack and winter damage.

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Wyman announces intentions to seek Federal Liberal nomination

Brandon lawyer Jodi Wyman announced recently that she will be seeking the nomination as the Liberal candidate for Brandon-Souris in the next federal election.

Wyman is a partner in the law firm Paterson Patterson Wyman and Abel.

She is originally from Thunder Bay, but moved to Manitoba to attend law school, and in 1998 came to Brandon to work as a lawyer. She became a partner at her firm in 2006, and practices pri-

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Although she was appointed by the Liberal government to be a chair of the Canada Pension Plan review tribunal from 2000 – 2006, this is her first major foray into politics.

“My interest in becoming involved in federal politics is large part because of the current government and my concern

about the direction our country is headed, but I’ve also become truly inspired by the positions and attitude taken by the Liberal party under Justin Trudeau. I believe our federal government needs to have transparency and respect for its citizens. I would be really proud to be chosen to run in October 2015 as part of the team.”

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“We’ve been able to build a pretty great life in this corner of Manitoba, and I would be honoured to have this opportunity to be the Liberal candidate for my community.”

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Seniors for Seniors encouraging fun and fellowship “We have exercise classes such as yoga, line dancing and resistance training,” she said.

Games like shuffleboard, cribbage and cards are appealing to many participants while creative individuals may like the stitch and chat group or the painting group.

The drama group puts on productions a couple of times each year and day-long bus trips run five times a year. Birthday teas are held each month for those celebrating a birthday and many other special events are held throughout the year including a New Year’s

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If you are a senior looking for fun activities to fill your time and great friends to visit with, the Seniors for Seniors Co-op is the place to be. Located at 311 Park Avenue East, the non-profit organization is devoted to providing a wide variety of activities for members and potential members alike.

Administrator Cathy Rempel explained that the centre offers numerous programs, some of which are led by certified instructors and others that are volunteer-based.

Eve Gala, Christmas Tea, Harvest supper, Ladies’ nights with speakers and much more.

With such a wide variety of activities scheduled regularly, there is sure to be something to catch your interest.

“We are always looking for new things to try,” said Rempel who encourages anyone with an interest or idea in a certain area to come forward and work with the centre to implement a new program.

The centre provides a number of services such as teaching computer classes, income tax services, footcare and the

life line program.

“We facilitate transportation for those in need of a ride to doctor’s appointments in Winnipeg,” said Rempel. “For a fee, the people are driven right from their door, to the appointment and brought home again.”

Each Thursday, at lunch, the centre, offers a full course meal for $8.

“We have between 65 and 80 people come each week,” said Rempel, adding that the early Thanksgiving turkey dinner complete with all the

trimmings was especially popular.

In addition to the meals held at the centre, Seniors for Seniors also takes two meals to seniors’ complexes in the city.

Seniors for Seniors has approximately 350 members who pay a yearly fee and get a discount on the programs offered. Dropin visitors are welcome to attend programs for a small fee and are encouraged to check out the centre to see if it would be a good fit for them.

In addition to the many

programs offered to seniors, the building also provides rental space for banquets and meetings throughout the 9800 square foot space.

“It’s a fun place to come,” said Rempel who is a senior herself. “It gives us an opportunity to look out for each other, visit and stay active.”

If you are interested in details about the programs offered, you are encouraged to visit the centre at 311 Park Avenue East, or call 204-571-2050.

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The ‘Restoring the Glory’ campaign continues Lanny Stewart Editor lannystewart@wheatcityjournal.ca

Now that the exterior is, in large part, complete, the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba has shifted its focus to restoring the inside of the historic Dome Building, located on the grounds of the Keystone Centre.

At a press conference last Thursday afternoon, it was announced that funds, which have been raised via the continued fundraising project called Restoring the Glory, will be going towards the installation of new double pane windows, utilities, insulation, a geothermal heating system and construction of the upper floor.

“It’s obviously a big project. We’re essentially halfway through [the project] and we have commitments from a lot of our donors,” said Ron Kristjansson, general manager of Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba. “I’ve been involved with the Provincial Ex for a number of years and I’ve only been manager for a few weeks, but this building – to all the people involved with the Provincial Ex – is special.”

The restoration on the interior of the century-old Display Building No. 2 is

expected to take approximately two years to complete and is estimated to cost approximately $3.5 million.

The finished product will include all Provincial Ex offices as well as other non-profit organizations.

It will also include an agricultural museum, which will consist of interactive displays and activities.

“It’s going to recognize the contributions of agriculture and agriculturetype events,” Kristjansson said in regards to the museum. “Exactly what the museum looks like is going to be a work in progress over the next little bit. We hope that it can be changeable – that it won’t be a static museum. We hope to have different displays that come and go. It’ll fit in perfectly with the events that we have here.”

“It’s going to be nice to have a spot where people can come in and when the Fair is on, that we’ve got this building, we’ve got all our offices and equipment here,” said Stan

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Cochrane, chair of the building committee and past president of Provincial Ex. The fundraising campaign for the project began in 2009. To date, some of the contributions include $950,000 which has been given by the provincial government, while the federal government has contributed $925,000.

New donors include CN Railway who committed $50,000, while Koch Fertilizer LLC contributed $20,000 to the project.

The Provincial Ex states via its official website that the restoration and redevelopment of the building “will preserve an important part of the agricultural history of our community and our country.”

The Dome Building was constructed for the hosting of the Dominion Fair in Brandon in 1913, and is considered the only surviving building in Canada constructed for this series of Fairs.

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Top: A look inside at what the historic Dome Building looks like today. There will soon be approximately $3.5 million in improvements made to the interior. Left: A look at the outside of the building.

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Youth Revolution pays it forward: family, school and community

Earlier this month, hundreds of young, socially conscious students travelled to JR Reid School in Brandon to take part in a Youth Revolution forum.

With close to 500 students and adults, the forum, which took place Oct. 2, started with a traditional welcome from Brandon School Division elder Kevin Tacan, who, with the assistance of two Youth Revolution members, started a day which consisted of motivational speakers and youth-powered musical entertainment.

The forum was a daylong event that highlighted the benefits of choosing to be a YR leadership member. The theme for the forum this year was “Pay it Forward: Family, School and Community” which fits in with the overall focus of reducing harmful behaviours and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices to reduce drug and alcohol use among our youth.

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Hundreds of students taking part in the Youth Revolution forum at JR Reid School in Brandon earlier this month. not just about delivering the information, but about instilling the ideals of good leadership skills and helping those find ways to care for each other both locally and globally.

Mark Sefton, local chair of the Brandon School Division board of trustees, says the powerful strategies can help reduce selfharm behaviours.

Crystal Hamm, the teacher leader for the Earl Oxford Youth Revolution group said her students

were excited to take on the challenge of “Paying it Forward” a concept she says her students have really taken to heart.

“These Youth Revolution students are a passionate group who are ready to help their community be a better place to live as well as help their peers make good choices.”

There are more than 480 students in 19 different schools that have registered for Youth Revolution (YR) groups.

“This year’s participation in the YR Forum was spectacular,” said Angela McGuire-Holder, the Brandon Community Drug and Alcohol Coalition Education Coordinator.

“The excitement, support and level of commitment of these students to the YR program is inspiring.

I couldn’t be more pleased with how many local organizations are looking to these young people to be leaders today but are also looking to support them

as our future leaders as well.”

Many of the activities at the forum prepared the students to start implementing projects in their schools and their communities. First, the students heard some inspirational words from Mayor Shari Decter Hirst which demonstrated how the City of Brandon supports this revolutionary program.

Chief Ian Grant from the Brandon Police Service and Sefton both gave advice and encouragement to the students to continue the good work the Youth Revolution members do.

Micayla Krahn, a third year Brandon University student, has been a member of the Youth Revolution since she was in grade 10. She sent her video greetings where she talked about how the Youth Revolution program has benefited her.

In her story, she explained how being involved in the Youth Revolution group helped her ‘find her voice’ after years of bullying.

Micayla has been named a youth ambassador for the Youth Revolution and plans to continue to be involved and help support the younger members. In her video Micayla said, “I want to be here to help.

If there is something you think we should be talking about, thinking about, doing something about I want to help be your voice.”

Guest speaker Pam Roberts, an investigator from the Human Rights Commission, applauded the work that the Youth Revolution members are doing in their communities and their own lives.

The Youth Revolution is an initiative of the Brandon Community Drug and Alcohol Education Coalition. For more information about the Youth Revolution, the endeavors of the Brandon Community Drug and Alcohol Education Coalition, and the list of Youth Revolution partners and sponsors, please visit the website: daeducation. wordpress.com.

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‘Shameless Propoganda’ coming to Brandon Library Terri Eger Westman Journal newsroom@wheatcityjournal.ca

Brandon Public Library is offering the public the chance to see films from the National Film Board that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to see.

Assistant librarian Rob Kowaluk explained that the library started showing the films last year and has continued the series this fall.

“We show newer offerings that are not yet released for purchase,” he said.

The first film of the season is titled “Shameless Propaganda” and looks at the history of the National Film Board itself.

“It’s sort of like turning the cameras on themselves,” said Kowaluk.

Set from 1939 to 1945, filmmaker Robert Lower looks at the films released by the National Film Board at the time.

Promotional material for the film states, “All 500 of the films produced by the NFB until 1945 are distilled here for the essence of their message to Canadians. Using only these films and still photos from that era, Lower recreates the picture of Canada they

gave us and looks in it for the Canada we know today.

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Increase in food hamper numbers at Samaritan House Terri Eger Westman Journal newsroom@wheatcityjournal.ca

Each month, Samaritan House hands out 1,600 food hampers to residences in Brandon. Each hamper consists of two to three days worth of food and recipients are limited to one hamper every two weeks. The number of hampers handed out has doubled in the past 10 years and the organization’s food supply is described as day-to-day. “The hampers are meant to be a supplement,� explained executive director Marla Somersall. “But it’s a little frightening how little people are living on.�

Somersall explained that while a major part of the organizations’ time and resources goes into the food bank, the nonprofit is hopeful that it’s a service that will one day not be needed. “Our focus is helping people get employment and become self-sustaining,� she said. “We’d love it if there was no longer a

need for the food bank.�

In working to this end, Samaritan House provides a wide range of services to the community. The organization provides literacy programs where individuals can get their Grade 12 diploma or GED, or work on literacy skills that will help them in a trade position. Programs are also offered to assist with basic reading and math.

Somersall explained that, often, individuals have a learning disability which meant they struggled in school. Programs offered at Samaritan House help them work through these challenges and past participants have been successful in completing college degrees with the help of the program. Skill development is also a major focus with employment readiness components being tied into the instruction. Samaritan House offers additional training in computer skills where people can learn everything from basic concepts to accounting programs such as QuickBooks. The

organization also offers first-aid training and a food-safe course, to assist individuals in becoming more employable.

Samaritan House assists 100 people each year in its literacy programs. “They’re able to get the literacy skills and training here and then they’re also able to help with the food bank, gaining hands-on work experience,� said Somersall. The end goal, she says, is to make them self-sufficient.

Samaritan House offers community garden plots where people can grow their own food. Somersall said people are encouraged to use the plots as a business and become market gardeners.

Samaritan House puts a big focus on the overall health of an individual and works toward a holistic way of life. “Everyone has emotional needs,� said Somersall. “People need to be part of a community and Samaritan House provides that for them.�

The organization also

provides crisis counselling services and assists with referrals pointing people to services in the community which would best suit their needs.

Somersall explained that housing is one of the group’s biggest issues.

They currently run four units in undisclosed locations as transition housing for victims of domestic abuse. Additional services are provided for these women and their children in the form of anger management groups, sexual abuse counselling and self-esteem building sessions.

While the list of services currently provided is quite lengthy, Samaritan House continues to work on new initiatives. “We don’t want to duplicate services already available in the community but we are working on providing services as a men’s resource centre,� she said, adding that anger management programs for men are being looked into.

Samaritan House also offers overnight shelter in inclement weather to those in need of a warm, dry place to sleep.

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Samaritan House recently received a donation from the Knights of Columbus Brandon branch.

In photo: Bob Cey, on behalf of the Knights of Columbus, presents a cheque to Samaritan House executive director Marla Somersall.

As Samaritan House continues to help people in the community, the non-profit organization is in need of assistance too. “If anyone is interested in volunteering, they just need to contact us and we’ll find something that works for them,� she said.

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Samaritan House is located at 820 Pacific Avenue and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended hours until 6 p.m.

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Brandon products helping Regina Rams Robin Wark Westman Journal newsroom@wheatcityjournal.ca

When Connor Ketchen lines up as the University of Regina’s middle linebacker on Saturday afternoons, he’ll notice former Neelin high school teammate Dylan Minshull also ready for the snap as one of the Rams’ other starting linebackers.

“It’s pretty crazy that we have two guys from Brandon starting right beside each other,” said Paul Dawson, U of R defensive coordinator.

While Ketchen and Minshull have established themselves as defensive starters for the Rams, two other Brandon products help the Canadian Interuniversity Sport squad in reserve roles. Brandon Williams, a fellow Neelin product, is an offensive lineman, while Michael Bright, who graduated from Vincent Massey high school, is another member of the linebacking corps.

“It’s always good to have representation from Brandon,” Ketchen said.

“It gives credit to the coaches, the youth league, and high school football.”

Ketchen noted that all four were teammates at one time at Neelin. While each player contributes in their own way.

Dawson noted they do share some qualities.

“They are humble guys and just really nice guys. ... They are real standup kids,” he noted.

Connor Ketchen Ketchen, now in his third season on the Rams,

is pleased to have an opportunity to be on the gridiron.

“It’s always just a blessing to be able to play football,” he said.

He noted that one of the best parts of playing for the Rams is that, unlike some CIS squads, they don’t have a massive roster. This means more reps in practice and a smaller lockerroom.

“It helps the tightness of the team,” Ketchen said.

“You get to know the guys a lot better, the coaches a lot better.”

A 2010 Neelin grad, Ketchen was kept off the field by an injury his first season out of high school.

The next year he joined the Rams and saw action in all eight Canada West conference games as a rookie. Last season, Ketchen grabbed a starting role. In Canada West play, he was second on the team in tackles with 41.5.

The 6-foot-2, 235-pounder also returned an interception 59 yards, which is the fifth longest return in school history.

“He is pretty big, physical and pretty fast. ... He is close to 230 pounds and he is one of the fastest guys,” Dawson said.

This season, Ketchen has 13 tackles in five games. Dawson noted that Ketchen has shown toughness, a strong understanding of the game, and leadership during his time with the Rams.

“He brings a lot of leadership to the team. … He is a real team guy.”

Off the field, Ketchen is

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Brandon products Connor Ketchen, Dylan Minshull, Michael Bright and Brandon Williams of the Regina Rams. studying kinesiology. It is not always easy to juggle football and academics, but he said it can be done.

“It definitely takes some effort. … It’s easy to be distracted so you have to hold yourself responsible.”

Dylan Minshull At Neelin, Minshull was used to racking up yards.

Minshull set a Winnipeg High School Football League record with 1,456 rushing yards in 2012.

With the Rams, Minshull finds himself on the other side of the ball. Last season Minshull redshirted with the team. He played in practice and saw action in one game. This season Minshull has earned a spot on the field. The best part?

“Getting a chance to start, getting into action, just playing and going from there,” Minshull said.

Due to his talents and hard work, as well as such factors as the team switching defences, Minshull has found himself playing a big role.

“It happens a lot in sports,” Dawson said. “An

opportunity presented itself and Dylan took full advantage of it.”

As of Oct. 16, the 5-foot-11, 200-pound Minshull is third on the Rams in tackles with 23.5 in five games. He has a team-high 3.5 tackles for loss.

“Dylan is very athletic, very quick, good speed, and is a pretty physical guy,” Dawson said. “He runs around and knocks people down out there.”

Minshull said that size and speed are the biggest differences between the CIS and high school football. He also noted that a big factor in him coming to the Rams was Ketchen. When Minshull was switched from running back to lienbacker, a position he had some familiarity with, he reached out to his older teammate.

“I texted Connor. I was like, ‘Man, I need to know what is going on.’”

Now Minshull is helping the Rams and has come to appreciate the quality of the CIS and the Canada West conference.

“In the Can West, the competition is unreal,” said Minshull, who is cur-

rently focused in school on police studies. “There is no one team that can sweep everyone. ... Every time you go into a Can West game, you know it is not going to be easy.”

Michael Bright Bright was also a redshirt last year and saw action in one game. At Vincent Massey, the athletic 6-foot-2, 205-pounder earned attention at wide receiver and was his high school squad’s MVP. Now Bright is working his way up the ladder on defence.

Dawson said Bright is a big guy who looks like a defensive lineman but has the skills to play at linebacker.

“Michael is a pretty strong character guy,” the U of R defensive coordinator said. “He always has a smile on his face. He is working hard.”

Brandon Williams On offence, Williams is a 6-foot-5, 275-pound offensive lineman. Last season, in his rookie year, he earned the right to dress for three games. Dawson sees Williams’ potential.

“He is a big guy. He is a

strong guy,” the defensive coordinator said. “He is in the gym all the time. …

He has come a long way.”

Brandon Football Dawson said the Rams have certainly been pleased with the Brandon football players they have had, including the current crew and past standouts such as former Canadian Football League receiver Chris Bauman.

“It has been a little bit of a pipeline and we certainly hope it continues that way,” Dawson said.

Ketchen believes Brandon is underrated when it comes to football.

“It is a competitive football city. There is a lot of talent out there.”

Ketchen pointed to the efforts of the Westman Youth Football Association, Neelin head coach Robert Cullen, and Vincent Massey head coach Mike Steeves in helping grow the game locally.

As well, Ketchen noted that the Westman Wolverines of the Manitoba Major Football league has given former high school players an opportunity to keep playing the game.

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He may or may not win the Calder Trophy as the National Hockey League’s best rookie, but Calgary Flames’ Johnny Gaudreau will easily rank among the league’s most exciting freshmen this year.

Gaudreau is one of the smallest players in the league. But he’s also one of the quickest, one of the slickest with the puck and one of the most offensively gifted players to come into the league since . . . well, at least since last year when Nathan MacKinnon joined Colorado and racked up 63 points. He also has the best nickname, the unforgettable Johnny Hockey.

Flames’ fans are hoping Gaudreau’s sizzle equals his steak because that’s a meaty comparison Calgary fans can sink their teeth into. He arrives with newspaper clippings stacked higher than his 5-foot-9 frame and a statistical history far heavier than his 160 pounds.

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Flames fans have Gaudreau fever a guy named Theo Fleury, smaller than Gaudreau, who did pretty well, and there’s a constituency that says Gaudreau could be as good as, if not better than Fleury.

Flames’ coach Bob Hartley likes Gaudreau’s chances at a great NHL career.

“He’s a tough player to get a good comparison,” Hartley told Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun. “Because Johnny is special. All his life, he proved people wrong. The people that believed in him, he proved them right.

“You can always learn from other people, but you have to be yourself. Johnny Gaudreau is here because all of his young career, he’s been playing like Johnny Gaudreau.

“And it’s been working.

So why change?”

In his first two regularseason games, Gaudreau was given plenty of ice time, and although he earned a lot of style points, he had none of the goals or

was the best college hockey player in the U.S. last year, winning the Hobie Baker award after an 80-point season, in only 40 games.

He led Boston College to the final four, where they lost in the semi-finals, but Gaudreau signed an April contract with the Flames and scored once in his only game in the NHL. In the world junior last year, he scored seven goals in seven games and when he went to the men’s world championships in April with the U.S. team, he racked up 10 points in seven games.

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Manitoba Showcase coming to Brandon Lanny Stewart Editor lannystewart@wheatcityjournal.ca

The Manitoba Showcase is coming to the Wheat City this weekend.

The annual event highlights artists from across Canada with a focus on connecting local and national performers, giving those on the stage the opportunity to showcase their talents, secure bookings and tour across the province. The event is put on by the Manitoba Arts Network, which is a membership-based nonprofit organization, which represents more than 35 community arts groups throughout the province.

This is the first time the showcase has come to Brandon and it includes delegates representing

many of Manitoba’s community arts and cultural organizations, says RoseAnne Harder, executive director of the Manitoba Arts Network.

“The purpose is to see these artists perform and they [delegates] actually make their decision as to which artist will come and tour their community for the following touring season,” said Harder.

The event, which takes place at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, will have three showcases beginning on Friday night and continuing on Saturday afternoon and evening. There are 14 acts in total and the performers differ in genres to musical talents to comedy funnymen.

The acts were chosen via an open application

process which had 92 applications. From those applications, a jury, which consisted of industry representatives, coordinators from arts and cultural organizations selected the performers for the showcase.

“We try and include a variety during the selection process,” said Harder.

Last year’s event in Gimli, which saw somewhere in the neighbourhood of 300 people in attendance, resulted in the performers receiving 54 bookings and Harder is hoping for a similar result this time around.

“It’s a chance for the general audience to see some great new acts, but it’s also an opportunity for rural communities to book artists as well.”

Artists who will perform at the showcase consist of Royal Wood, Sierra Noble, Find the Others, Fubuki Daiko, Elizabeth Shepherd, Lucas Chaisson, Fortunate Ones, Terry Barber, Buzz, Duo Rendevous,

Jaron Freeman Fox, Jesse Peters, Leaf Rapids and Chris Funk. After registration and a launch preview on Thursday, the first showcase is slated for Friday at 7:30 p.m., while the Saturday afternoon showcase is at 2:00 p.m.

followed by the evening event at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through the WMCA website. For more information on the Manitoba Arts Network or the showcase itself, go online to www.manitobaartsnetwork.ca.

Group Place. Six veterans, including newly acquired Macoy Erkamps, make up this year’s Read to Succeed team. Erkamps will be joined by defencemen Eric Roy and Colton Waltz

as well as forwards Peter Quenneville, Tim McGauley and Quintin Lisoway of Neepawa.

Popular ‘Read to Succeed’ program returns

The Brandon Wheat Kings, in partnership with CIBC, recently announced the return of the popular ‘Read to Succeed’ program for the 2014-15 Western Hockey League season.

The program, which was introduced by the Wheat Kings, CIBC and Brandon School Division in 2004, was designed after a pilot project developed by the WHL’s Vancouver Giants eight years ago. It

features several members of the hockey club visiting schools throughout Brandon and surrounding area.

Student participation during the first few years of the local program has come in at virtually 100 per cent, with many of the students exceeding the programs required by the participating schools.

The 2013-14 program involved close to 70 classrooms, 30 schools and

more than 1,000 tickets.

The Read to Succeed program encourages students in Grades 2-5 to spend extra time reading - both at home and in school.

As in past years, several Wheat King players will visit schools this season, talking to students about the importance of reading and education. In all cases, the players will read to the students and upon successfully completing a literacy

challenge - introduced by each classroom teacher - the players will reward them with bookmarks and complimentary tickets to an upcoming game at Westman Communications

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The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba invites you to attend Taste of Beef to kick off the Manitoba Livestock Expo.

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Maple Leaf Foods EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSITIONS:

Industrial Meat Cutter (Permanent Full Time) LOCATION: 6355 Richmond Avenue East Brandon, Manitoba STARTING WAGE: $12.40-$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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Maple Leaf Foods EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSITIONS:

Production Worker (Permanent Full Time) LOCATION: 6355 Richmond Avenue East Brandon, Manitoba STARTING WAGE: $12.40-$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: Entry-level production work starts with packaging/wrapping non-knife type work.

The employee’s primary tasks include receiving live hogs, and or kill (evisceration, hide removal, by-product processing) trimming, de-boning and other cut related activities/ packaging and/ or visual inspection, sorting, grading, scale weighing, truck loading, cleaning, operating equipment as related to above process.

One hundred percent company paid Benefits package provided including Major Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term 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 dept. assigned s Keep up to production line speed s Most jobs in the Barn, Dressing, Cut and Packaging floors include assembly line work

s Be willing to adhere to all hygienic and food safety requirements in the plant 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 Physically fit and able to lift, push, and/or pull, weight of up to 27kg (60 lbs) 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 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

Fax:

(204) 571-2655

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

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A look at last year’s Holiday Magic event, which took place at the Shoppers Mall in Brandon.

Terri Eger Westman Journal newsroom@wheatcityjournal.ca

Who doesn’t want to get in on a good deal and support a worthy cause?

Shoppers Mall in Brandon is giving you the opportunity to do both of these things through the third annual Holiday Magic event taking place Nov. 7 from 7-10 p.m.

“Holiday Magic is a charitable night of shopping,” explained Candace McKenzie, marketing director for the Shoppers Mall.

“Shoppers can purchase a ticket for $5 to support local charities and at the event they will be able to enjoy one-night only specials, amazing prizes and much more.”

There are 44 non-profit organizations participating in the event by selling advance tickets. Full proceeds from the ticket sales goes back to the charity

from which it was purchased, supporting each organization’s work.

A full list of participating charities can be found at www.shoppersmallbrandon.com and while shoppers are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, there will be nonprofit organizations selling a limited number of tickets at the door as well.

Tickets are also available at Guest Services in the mall leading up to the event with proceeds going to the Women’s Resource Centre.

“In the first two years, we raised approximately $45,000 for local nonprofit organizations,” said McKenzie.

There are a number of special offers and prizes to be had throughout the evening.

“When entering the event, attendees will receive a scratch ticket for the chance to win a $100

Shoppers Mall gift card,” she said.

In addition, major prizes include a $3,000 Shoppers Mall shopping spree courtesy of Planet Kia, a Canad Inns prize package valued at $525 courtesy of Canad Inns Destination Centre Brandon, a $500 Charm Diamond Centres gift card, a $500 credit for any Alternative Landscaping retail product or Alternative Garden Centre Purchase and a Brandon Wheat Kings Flex Pack containing 36 home game passes courtesy of the Brandon Wheat Kings.

In addition to all the great prizes and deals available, the event is a great way to support local organizations.

“It’s a great way to kick off your Christmas shopping and to give back to the community at the same time,” said McKenna.

Waste reduction week in Brandon

The City of Brandon has, once again, joined environmentally progressive communities across Canada in celebrating National Waste Reduction Week, which is currently ongoing until Oct. 26.

National Waste Reduction Week’s ‘take action’ message calls on all Canadians to adopt more environmentallyconscious choices, focusing on simple initiatives like reducing the amount of environmental waste produced in their daily lives.

As part of its continuing efforts to engage and empower Brandon’s young citizens to reduce, reuse and recycle, the City of Brandon’s Environmental Initiatives Section is currently running its fourth annual Waste Reduction School Challenge in 15 classrooms across the Brandon School Division. During the challenge, students will collect their

classroom recycling, learn about composting, and take part in waste reduction activities to earn points towards the challenge. Among the waste-reducing initiatives students are undertaking as part of the challenge are cleaning their playgrounds, making art projects from recycled items, having litter-less lunches and learning about water conservation. This year, students will also be taken on a tour of the Eastview Landfill so they can see exactly where their garbage and recycling ends up.

The winning classrooms receive prizes and bragging rights. All students are also entered into a grand prize draw of a new bike from A & L Get Active.

For more information about Waste Reduction Week in Brandon, visit www.brandonenvironment.ca.

With files from City of Brandon release

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Dr. Fearon officially unveiled as BU prez

Dr. Gervan Albert Fearon was officially installed as the 15th president of Brandon University before a crowd including students, staff, provincial and federal politicians, Aboriginal leaders, and academics and University administrators from across Canada late last week.

Cloaked in the grey and blue robes of office, president and vice chancellor Fearon thanked the audience for the opportunity to serve and to lead, noting, “We are all here with the sense of a brighter future for the University, and that spirit binds us.”

University chancellor

Michael Decter introduced Dr. Fearon as someone “who can move people in the direction of positive and constructive change”, a theme repeated by the province’s Minister of Education and Advanced Learning.

“You are the instigator of a renaissance at this University that will flow through the city and the region,” said James Allum.

Dr. Fearon first joined BU in 2013 as vice-president (Academic and Provost), before becoming president in August, 2014, following what was a cross-Canada search.

Dr. Fearon holds a Ph.D.

in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, and degrees in Agricultural Economics from the University of Guelph.

He served as a dean at Ryerson University in Toronto, associate dean at York University, senior analyst at the Ontario Ministry of Finance (treasury board), and executive assistant to the deputy minister at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. A well-published scholar, he is also the recipient of awards for teaching excellence and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

University Board of

Governors chair Derrick Stewart said he believes that Dr. Fearon is the transformational leader needed by the University at a critical time of transformational change. Faculty Association President Meir Serfaty spoke of “a significant new beginning for Brandon University; a new era of co-operation and goodwill, which bodes well for the University and the community.”

Dr. Fearon has been appointed to a five-year term as president, ending July 31, 2019.

With files from BU release

Photo submitted

Dr. Gervan Albert Fearon was officially installed as the 15th president of Brandon University late last week.

Electrical safety tips during fall season

Fall weather is quickly approaching which means homeowners will be getting ready for fall yard work and hanging lights for the holidays.

When working outside, and especially with electrical equipment, it is important to think about safety.

Here are four electrical safety tips courtesy of Mr. Electric that every homeowner should know about before beginning their fall yard work.

Ladder and tool safety Before using ladders outside to clean gutters, hang lights or replace bulbs, be sure to locate all low hanging electrical and telephone wires and lines. Hitting these lines with a ladder can be dangerous and pose a safety risk to any person who is around when the ladder touches the wires. Before using any tool for the winter, such as an electric leaf blower, inspect the power cord for wear spots/burn marks.

Keeping outlets clear Outside outlets should be kept clear of leaves and other debris.

It is best to have every outdoor outlet properly covered to protect it from the elements. Before using the outside outlet, check it for any issues that may have occurred when the outlet wasn’t in use.

Proper use of extension cords Extension cords should only be used for short periods of time

and for their intended purposes only. Never use an extension cord on unapproved electrical devices. Extension cords should not be run under carpets or rugs because of the risk of overheating.

Inspect or change outdoor lighting As the season changes and the clocks begin to shift, daylight will be shortened. The beginning

of fall is the time to check outdoor lighting, and light fixtures.

Check any outdoor lighting areas to make sure the bulbs are ready for use as well as if they need replaced. To save money during the fall, consider switching to more energy efficient outdoor lighting.

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