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The Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour, which features legendary television broadcaster Ron Maclean, will soon be making its presence known in the Wheat City.

The two-day outdoor hockey celebration is set for this weekend on the south grounds of Brandon’s Keystone Centre.

The event will culminate with a viewing party of a Sunday afternoon NHL match-up on a big screen with Maclean broadcasting live-on-location from a Sportsnet mobile studio.

Jackie Keyes, executive director with Brandon First, the local organizing committee for the event, says a lot of the major arrangements and planning is done for the event – this includes the lining up of local celebrities and hockey alumni that will be attending.

Among the notables that will attend include four-time Olympic medallist and former Canadian women’s hockey team member Jennifer Botterill, as well as NHL alumni Morris Lukowich, a former

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Former Canadian women’s hockey team member Jennifer Botterill will be a part of the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour event in Brandon. member of the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets, Boston Bruins and Los Angeles Kings.

“That’s all I know so far as far as our guests, but I’m sure there’s more than that,” said Keyes.

She says Scotiabank, who is one of the major sponsors, will also be bringing some hockey alumni, however no one has been confirmed as of yet.

Among the activities for hockey fans at the event will be a personalized hockey jersey making station, an Xbox gaming tent, as well as a shoot-yourown Sportsnet segment broadcast booth. Among the other attractions during the weekend festival will be an outdoor stage for local band performances.

She says when it comes to Maclean, folks will get a

chance to interact with the hockey broadcaster prior to the Sportsnet broadcast between the Vancouver Canucks and the Detroit Red Wings as well as during the viewing of the game itself (game scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.).

“I don’t know how much he comes out [of the Sportsnet mobile studio] during period intermissions, but for about a half hour during pre-game, he’s out mingling amongst the kids and adults,” said Keyes.

“He will actually be in and amongst the crowd during the viewing party.”

She says momentum is building for the festival since news first broke in September of the event being hosted in Brandon.

“It’s building definitely,” added Keyes. “We want Brandon and the entire

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Westman region to kind of be able to embrace it. So, we’re really trying to get the word out there.

“We’re also working through our social media channels – through Facebook and Twitter and those types of things – so people can see a lot of what’s been going on in other communities. They can see what it really looks like to get a feel for what it’s all about,” she added.

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Prior to the conclusion of the event, a special gift presentation will be taking place on Sunday afternoon with Brandon mayor Rick Chrest.

Keyes says that after every stop, Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour officials leave behind a few gifts as a way of saying thank you to Brandon for being a host.

“Hockey memorabilia items will left behind to be

displayed in the community as a memento of this event that happened here,” added Keyes.

She says the items eventually will be on display, most likely at the Keystone Centre, for viewing by the public.

Gates open each day at noon for the event. Parking will be available to the south of the Keystone Centre’s 18th Street entrance.

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online silent auction. The authentic pink jerseys were presented to all the top bidders following the game at Tundra Oil and Gas Place in Virden. This year’s Pink the Rink game held special meaning for the team, as their former teammate, Cole Hamblin, battled cancer during the time of the promotion be-

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Tree of Memories gives Westman a chance to reflect Terri Eger Westman Journal lnewsroom@wheatcityjournal.ca

While the holiday season is generally filled with music and laughter, for anyone who has lost a loved one, that’s not necessarily true.

“The holidays aren’t always a happy time,” said Kelly Lumbard, community events coordinator with Brockie Donovan. “If you’ve had a loss you don’t feel that way.”

The local funeral home was looking for a way to help people pay tribute to their loved ones during the holiday season 17 years ago.

“There was a big void in the community,” said Lumbard. “People needed a place to gather together and pay tribute to their loved ones who have passed away.”

Over the years, many families continue to attend the non-denominational service as a holiday tradition, while new individuals and families attend each year. Between 600 and 700 people gather each year for the moving service as

music and an inspirational message fills the hour-long program officiated by different clergy members each year.

For the service, six families who represent the numerous aspect of grief are chosen to light candles.

The families have lost a spouse, mother, father, sibling, child or grandparent.

From a central candle of life, additional candles are lit representing grief, love, joy, thanksgiving, courage and community.

“It’s an opportunity for anyone who has lost a loved one to take a step away from everything associated with the holidays.

It’s a time to reflect on their loved one,” said Lumbard.

A congregational candle lighting and the singing of Silent Night completes the service.

“It’s a very emotional and beautiful time when the lights are low and the candles are lit while everyone sings together. It’s a simple, beautiful time,” she said.

While Lumbard has been moved by the service over the years, this year will

hold significant meaning for her and her family as they honour the memory of her father-in-law who passed away this year.

“Members of the community are invited to place an ornament, bearing the name of their loved one, which we prepare, upon the 12-foot Christmas tree just prior to the service. This symbolic gesture allows each of us the opportunity to take a moment during the busy holiday season to truly reflect and appreciate all that our loved ones have brought to our lives,” said Lumbard.

Anyone who would like a personalized ornament created is asked to contact Brockie Donovan at 204727-0694 or 204-729-7074 in advance. Following the evening, family members can chose to take the ornaments home with them or have Brockie Donovan keep them for next year’s service.

The Tree of Memories service will be held at Central United Church (327 – 8th Street) on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. and is open to anyone who has ever

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This year’s Tree of Memories service will be held at Central United Church on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. lost a loved one, not just the families Brockie Donovan has served. This year’s service will be officiated

by Brockie Donovan celebrant Kim Lewarne and Rev Craig Miller of Knox United Church. Those attending are invited to come early to find parking and to pick up their personalized

ornament. Following the free service, a time of fellowship and refreshments is held.

“The service gives people an opportunity to pay homage to their loved ones.

It gives them a feeling of peace knowing that they are not alone and that it’s OK to release their emo-

tions,” said Lumbard. “We feel privileged to be able to provide this service for our community. It is our hope that this evening offers some comfort and peace during the holiday season to those grieving the loss of their loved one.”

Traffic signal resynchronization underway The City of Brandon’s Engineering Department would like to advise the public that implementation of the first stage of a traffic signal coordination initiative has begun on a number of streets in Brandon.

Adjusting traffic light synchronization along major arterial routes to improve traffic flow was a recommendation of a wide-ranging traffic study the City of Brandon conducted in 2013 in partnership with Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation.

As of mid-November, traffic signal

timing changes have been introduced on nine stretches of roadway within City of Brandon limits, with the main goal of minimizing driver delay (continual stopping and starting) as they travel down the entire stretch of roadway. As such, motorists may be noticing a difference in the timing of traffic light changes as they travel their regular routes along the following corridors: (1) 18th Street, from the Trans-Canada Highway to the Eastern Access; (2) 1st Street, from the Trans-Canada Highway to Richmond Avenue;

(3) Victoria Avenue and Victoria Avenue East, from 34th Street to Park Street; (4) Richmond Avenue and Richmond Avenue East, from 26th Street to 17th Street East; (5) Kirkcaldy Drive, from 18th Street to 1st Street; (6) Rosser Avenue, from 18th Street to First Street; (7) Princess Avenue, from 18th Street to First Street; (8) 6th Street, from Victoria Avenue to Richmond Avenue; and

(9) Park Avenue, from 34th Street to First Street Over the next number of weeks, Engineering Department staff will be monitoring these signal timing changes to gauge their overall effectiveness and will make further adjustments where necessary.

The City of Brandon is asking for the motoring public’s patience and cooperation as it continues to implement these signal timing changes.

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COMMENTARY

Throne Speech a balancing act for Selinger

Last week’s throne speech by the Selinger government has been the subject of widespread criticism. An editorial in the Winnipeg Free Press said that “there was little, if anything, in the speech that Manitobans could read as a rallying call for a man, and a governing party, in the gutter of public opinion. . . There was no sense amid the 21 pages that Mr. Selinger was laying out a vigorous agenda at a time of economic uncertainty. . .

Throne speeches are rarely barn-burners, but this plan is, above all, tentative.”

The Brandon Sun was even less flattering, saying that “Speed limits on the Trans-Canada Highway will be raised to 110 km/h from Winnipeg to the Saskatchewan border, meaning you’ll be able to flee Manitoba for opportunities west faster than ever. . . We found the throne speech, introducing the government’s agenda as it kicks off a new sitting of the legislature, as boring as we expected it to be. Possibly, it was even more boring than we expected.”

What did the media expect from a premier and government recently besieged by a revolt within its own ranks that necessitated a major cabinet shuffle just two weeks

before the throne speech?

Throne speeches normally set out the government’s agenda over the coming months, but the fact major cabinet portfolios -- including finance, health, justice and municipal affairs -- all changed hands only days before the speech would certainly have an impact on the government’s ability to set out a bold agenda.

It is completely unrealistic to expect ministers who are still settling into their portfolios, still trying to get a grip on the myriad issues facing each of their departments, to explain and justify bold departmental plans that they probably don’t understand completely.

Selinger could have delayed the new legislative session (and the throne speech) until the new minister’s are up to speed with their responsibilities, but he would have then been accused of hiding from Manitobans.

We must also consider the other big issue Selinger is grappling with. He is facing some sort of leadership contest in March and there have been calls within the NDP and the media for him to step down as premier until the issue is settled. It is argued that he has an unfair advantage as premier; that he has the power to spend money and make

commitments that could inflate his popularity.

Just imagine what the reaction would have been if the throne speech had been full of grand plans such as tax cuts, expanded powers for unions, and new spending on health, education and recreation facilities. He would have been pounded for having abused his power in order to bolster his support in the leadership race.

The last factor to consider is closely related to the previous one. In order to survive the coming

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With all of those competing factors at play,

Selinger deserves some credit for ensuring that there would be a fall sitting of the legislature, and for crafting a throne speech that may be boring to many, but sends a message of stability at a time of internal turmoil.

If he sticks to that strategy, there is a good possibility that he will survive the leadership contest. ********** Having said all of that, don’t be surprised to see a series of leaks in the media over the coming weeks, all designed to

harm Selinger. Last week, it was the revelation that he received a free ticket to a Winnipeg Jets game, at a time when his cabinet ministers were under orders to not accept free tickets. The leak was designed to make him look like a liar and a hypocrite, a message his enemies will undoubtedly seek to reinforce with additional leaks.

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OPINION

Letter: MBP continuing work on behalf of all producers affected by flooding

For the past several months, Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) has been lobbying the federal and provincial governments for needs-based programming that would be available to assist all cattle producers in Manitoba who are facing feed shortages due to this year’s flooding and excess moisture conditions.

On Nov. 12, the federal and provincial governments announced the Canada-Manitoba Forage Shortfall and Transportation Assistance Initiative under AgriRecovery. The program includes a transportation assistance program for the entire province as well as a forage shortfall program that is directed at producers in the

Lake Manitoba/Lake Winnipegosis areas. MBP welcomed the governments’ recognition of the significant struggles cattle producers have faced in 2014.

However we also recognize that this program is not without its challenges and share the concerns of Manitoba farmers who are frustrated they were not included in the forage shortfall program.

In its discussions with both levels of government, MBP repeatedly lobbied for a comprehensive program for all affected Manitoba producers. We pledge to those producers who were not included that we will continue to press for a forage shortfall program that will help address the immense

losses they suffered in 2014. MBP also continues to seek the triggering of the Livestock Tax Deferral Provision which would be beneficial to producers forced to downsize their breeding herd due to feed concerns. We first asked governments for their support of this mechanism in July, and producers need to know if it will be made available to them as they make key management decisions for their operations.

Ensuring that there are comprehensive water management strategies to help reduce the risks associated with future flooding remains an ongoing MBP priority.

This is a critical time for Manitoba’s beef indus-

try, which has weathered significant challenges in recent years due to factors such as natural disasters, COOL and other issues, leading to significantly reduced cattle numbers. Yet there is tremendous potential for growth thanks to governments securing new

and expanded opportunities for our beef products.

We need a growing, not a shrinking herd, to capitalize on these opportunities.

MBP remains committed to securing comprehensive programs to help the affected producers move through and beyond

this disaster. On behalf of our members, we will continue to work with governments to ensure the needs of all affected Manitoba producers are met.

Heinz Reimer President of the Manitoba Beef Producers

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HUMOUR

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It was a headline that sparked conversation around the world and had visionaries in the energy sector seeing a return to the glory days of oil at $100 bucks a barrel and consumers paying $1.30 or more per litre.

What could drive the price of oil up so high and so fast? It’s something that production cutbacks in the Middle East and unfavourable world events couldn’t do. Blame it on Kim Kardashian - she of the ‘I don’t do much except have my picture taken and make plenty of money’.

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could be classified as mild porn or marketing genius.

It shows the above mentioned person showing her bare butt. Nothing unusual there since it’s been photographed too many times to count but (no pun intended) this time it’s different.

Her bare posterior is covered in oil, making it more slick than a greaser’s hair at a “Sha Na Na� concert ( if you’re old enough to know what that is) or a showing of “Grease� with John Travolta and Olivia Newton John.

What does this have to do with energy and prof-

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Just think about it. A few women, if not more, want to be like Kim Kardashian so they will copy her. Which means women will want to create personal oil slicks on their posteriors.

Depending on the size, that could be anywhere from a quart to three or four. Take the price of a quart and multiply it by the millions that will be bought and look what you have.

Now why oil slick your butt? It could make it easier to put on/take off those skin-tight pants that Kim likes to wear. If you have a mechanic in the house, it could ‘rev’ his engine.

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Christmas Cheer looking for volunteers, donations other busy season packing hampers for needy families.

“The Brandon and Westman area is very good to us,” said Sandra Wray, an organizer for Christmas Cheer. “We’re anticipating another very busy year.”

The organization has been in existence since 1955 and since that time, the registry has grown from 180 family applications for hampers to more

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The first snowfall has arrived in Westman and with it usually means that the holiday season is almost here.

It also means that the Brandon Westman Christmas Cheer registry is once again in operation. This year, the registry is looking for extra volunteers and donations in preparation for what will most certainly be an-

than 1,400 applications, with the registry producing approximately 1,000 hampers itself. Hampers usually include a turkey, buns and anything else that would make a Christmas dinner, along with gifts, stocking stuffers and other items.

“We are supported through gifts of monetary donations,” said Wray.

“We get food, new unwrapped toys, books and we also buy groceries

here too.”

Agencies and registered groups in the area help submit names to the registry each year and families who are in need of hampers are then asked to apply through a social agency, school or church for a hamper.

She says the registry receives a lot of great items each year to put in hampers and recently, an elderly lady from the community has been making

pairs of mittens to add to hampers.

“We have people that just come in off the street and donate canned goods, that kind of thing. People in and around the community are a big help,” Wray added.

She says the registry will begin making hampers this year Dec. 1.

Anyone wishing to volunteer can phone (204) 7272559. Folks who wish to donate, can drop off items

at the registry, which is located at 710 Rosser Avenue (around the corner from the library). The Christmas Cheer office will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. until Dec. 1 when the office hours will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Health Matters

GMOs and cancer potential cause worry The use of genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, in foods remains a controversial subject. The concerns about modifying genetic material in foods surrounds the uncertainty about the medical implications of consuming foods that have had their DNA changed in a laboratory.

One such concern is whether or not there is a link between GMOs and cancer.

To understand such a potential connection, it first helps to understand GMOs and why they spark such controversy.

What are GMOs and why are they used?

GMOs are plants or animals that have been genetically changed, but many people associate GMOs with foods, namely corn and other grain products.

Genes from one species are inserted into another to create a desired trait. This is known as gene splicing.

Plants may be modified to be more resistant to drought or harsh conditions. Other genes may be altered to make plants more resilient and resistant to pesticides or certain diseases.

Most commonly altered foods Certain foods are subject to genetic modification more so than others. Soybeans, corn, cotton, canola, papaya, zucchini, and other squashes are some of the more commonly modified crops. The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications also lists alfalfa, chicory, eggplant, flax, potato, rice, sugar beet, and tobacco on its list of GM crops.

Concerns about GMOs The risks associated with consuming GMOs are largely unknown. According to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, researchers have not conclusively con-

firmed if GMOs increase a person’s risk of developing cancer or other diseases.

Some experts say the benefits of eating whole grains and vegetables -- even GMO varieties -- outweigh the concerns about GMOs, while others are not so sure.

According to a study published in the peerreviewed journal, Food and Chemical Toxicology, French researchers discovered that rats fed genetically engineered corn or those exposed to the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup over a long period suffered premature death and developed mammary tumors while also suffering from kidney and liver damage. Researchers fed rats GM corn or gave them water laced with Roundup at levels allowed in the United States. The research found that even limited exposure to these products produced mammary tumors and led to

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Conclusions More research is necessary to confirm or debunk any suspected link between GMOs and cancer, and even then it may be difficult to weed out risks between brands, foods and types of modification. People concerned about GMOs can eat organic foods or GMO-free foods.

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Plans for First Street bridge project unveiled Lanny Stewart Editor lstewart@westmanjournal.com

A proposed project to replace Brandon’s First Street bridge was unveiled recently by Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation.

After informing stakeholders of the plan, MIT showcased the project to the community last week at an open house at Royal Oak Inn and Suites. The estimated $40-million project will take approximately two years to complete.

Ruth Eden, director of structures with MIT, says she spoke with the majority of the folks who came out to the open house and came away with the feeling that the community was on board. “They agreed with it [decision]. It made sense.

The timing made sense,� she said.

She says the plan for the

bridge is similar to that of the 18th Street Thompson Bridge and will consist of two separate bridges – one that will include two lanes northbound, while the other will have two lanes southbound. “This project isn’t really any different to that one – so it’s a good example to tell people what to expect during construction and what the bridges are going to look like when they’re done,�

Eden added.

She says the $40-million price tag is based on what MIT is seeing as far as prices are going right now in the industry. “We’re comfortable that the project will come in reasonably close to that. But it’s not the final value.�

The decision to replace the bridge was after MIT conducted a life-cycle analysis. Eden says that MIT is not only looking

at what it would cost initially, but also the cost of the bridge during its entirety. “So in a rehabilitation case, in 40 years, we would have to go in and replace the bridge.

Whereas if we do a replacement on it (bridge), we don’t have to go in and do a major amount of work within that 70-year period,� Eden explained.

She says MIT will now make a recommendation to government and will proceed with details and design of the project. “We’ve done our homework and the government understands that we’ve done our homework,� she added.

She says the plan will go out for tender in September, 2015 and if all goes according to plan, construction could begin in November, 2015.

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Pianist Frank Mills coming to WMCA Lanny Stewart Editor lstewart@westmanjournal.com

Canadian pianist and recording artist Frank Mills will be making his way to Brandon soon as part of a western Canada tour.

The award-winning composer will perform at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium on Sunday, Nov. 30.

“There seems to be a lot of people who are very musical,” said Mills, when describing the Wheat City.

“The audience is full of piano players, which is fun.

I enjoy that and hopefully they do too.”

Mills, 72, has been in

Brandon a few times during his career, however this time, he’ll be flying solo.

Mills says he’ll be taking the audience through a journey of stories, memories and music.

“I’m on my own with a piano and I do a couple of numbers on the synthesizer just to break the ice a bit,” said. “It’s [performance] geared a lot to piano and to my career. I start by playing the very first piano piece I ever learned as a kid when I was seven and I go through grade school, high school and college, work and then into music.”

Mills is well known for his solo instrumental

hit entitled, “Music Box Dancer.” The recording ended up becoming one of the more recognizable pieces of music ever made, reaching No. 1 in 26 countries.

“I went into the business thinking that if I worked hard, wrote a lot of songs and performed, something would come out of it,” said Mills when looking back on his career. “I didn’t really realize how it would all culminate in the end.

“I realized that a lot of people like to listen to me play the piano – even at a young age,” he continued.

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“I had no idea. When we recorded it, it did not stand out as being an exceptional song. However, I was writing at the time, probably four or five songs at the same time. When I’d hit a roadblock, I would just let them sit and go on to another one [song].

“Eventually, I was really surprised, as was everyone else, that when Music Box became the monster,” he added. “I’d had two or three hits besides that, but none of them ever touched that song and never will.”

Mills says he enjoys touring and believes every audience is unique and special in its own way.

“From where I sit on stage with the piano, although each town is different, the premise is the same. I am there to perform and to interact with the audience and them with me. But every town is different.

“I think it was Brandon the last time I played, I was playing Christmas carols and I started to play softer because there was a noise out in the audience and I couldn’t figure out what

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Canadian pianist and recording artist Frank Mills will be performing at the WMCA on Sunday, Nov. 30. it was. So I played a little softer and I realized everybody was singing, which was fun. That was great.”

Mills got into music at a young age and it was in 1971 when his professional music career got a big lift while as a member of the Canadian group, The Bells.

The recording of “Stay A While” ended up going to No. 1 on the U.S. and Canadian music charts. Over the past few years, Mills has toured with Canadian starlet Rita MacNeil. He’s

also written a book called, “My Travels with Morley” which is considered mustread for any true Mills fan.

Mills’ tour begins in Winkler on Nov. 27 and will then hit Virden on Nov. 29 before coming to Brandon the next day.

Mills’ tour will wrap up late December in B.C. An Intimate Afternoon with Frank Mills will begin at 2 p.m. at the WMCA. For tickets, go online to www.wmca.ca.

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Rapid City fire hall opens after devastating fire Chase Ruttig Westman Journal newsroom@westmanjournal.com

After disaster, community support has helped the small Westman community of Rapid City rebuild its fire hall to ensure the safety of area residents as the newly-rebuilt fire hall had its grand opening recently in front of a large crowd of locals who were on hand to celebrate the historic day.

Thanks to donations from businesses as well as community members, Rapid City was able to open up a brand new fire

hall after the old hall was ravaged by a fire. Given that the community needed emergency infrastructure to ensure that in case of disaster, the Rapid City area will have a quick response is something that mayor Orest Woloski is ecstatic about.

“It’s a great feeling to see all of the community support come to life in the wake of the disaster that happened with the fire at the old hall,” said Woloski at the grand opening.

“To have a new fire hall to ensure that if an emergency arises, the com-

munity will have a quick response is very important and I’m extremely thankful for those who have donated or helped to make this become a reality.”

Large corporate donations from the Trans Canada Pipeline, Spectra Energy and FCC as well as numerous local donations helped allow the Rapid City fire hall project become a reality, something that Woloski mentioned was overwhelming in the way that companies as well as local businesses came in for immediate

support after the fire.

“Luckily we had insurance on the old building, but the support was immediate after the fire which was something that we in Rapid City will appreciate for a long time,” mentioned Woloski. “Companies and local business people contacted us right away to let us know they would make contributions to help us out in our time of need which really shows the community spirit of rural Manitoba that so many people pitched in during this time of need.”

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The following are a selection of them.

These white wines are some of the Rieslings sampled that evening.

The Kung Fu Girl Riesling, 2013, $17.92, is from the Columbia Valley in Washington State, a go-to area for quality Riesling. This is a barely off-dry, fresh and young wine with green apple and stone fruit, edgy acidity and well-balanced minerality. From Germany, the Dr Zenzen Hochgewächs 1636 Riesling retails at $21.21. An elegant off-dry wine with honey, granny-smith apple and peach supported by steely acidity.

Wines labeled hochgewächs, or “high growth” must be 100% Riesling and the grapes used in production must reach a specific level of ripeness. The 1636 represents the year the Zenzen

family began producing wine. This winery has remained in the family for 13 generations. From Canada, the Jackson Triggs Niagara Reserve Riesling, 2012, priced at $14.99, is fresh and tart with a solid core of acidity and minerality complimented by citrus notes, peach pit and nectarine.

The Feudo Badala Negroamaro from Puglia Italy, 2013, at the bargain price of $11.84, is a nicely constructed dense, bold and dry red wine with a nose of dried wild berries and fall leaves . This wine is 100% Negroamaro, a grape variety indigenous to southern Italy and grown almost exclusively in the area of Puglia, Italy.

Wines made from this variety are typically rustic and earthy.

There were two red wines from the Famille Perrin, a leading organic grower in the Southern Rhone Valley. The first, Les Cornuds Vinsobres, 2010, $17.99, from the Rhone Valley, is a blend of equal parts Syrah and Grenache. Aromas and flavours of herbs, tobacco leaf, leather, dried cranberry and pomegranate feature prominently on this nicely balanced medium-bodied dry red wine. The second, Rasteau L’Andéol, 2011, $19.99, is a stylish varietal Grenache with fine yet firm tannins, subtle oak, and raspberry, strawberry and licorice on the nose and palate.

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Also from New Zealand, Spy Valley’s 2011 Pinot Noir, $26.99, is every bit as lovely as other vintages I have sampled. A refined varietally-correct wine with fresh aromas of black raspberry and strawberry, red berry preserves, a whiff of earth and a palate to match.

For the sparkling wine lovers, Devil’s Rock Sparkling Riesling, $13.99, Germany, is delightful. It is dry and tart with bright citrus, mineral, pear and zingy acidity.

A likeable easy-drinking and quality-priced white, d’Arenberg’s Stump Jump Sauvignon Blanc, 2013, is a light-bodied fresh white wine with cut grass, gooseberry, fresh lime and tangy acidity. Stump Jump is named after the Stump Jump plough, an implement used to clear land around the area of McLaren Vale in Australia. This wine is a good value at $12.99.

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Listen up music fans. The 40 will be rocking on Dec. 5 when Brandon’s own, 18 Rabbit, releases its latest album.

The rock band’s sound is filled with heavy guitar riffs, pounding drums and deep, husky vocals. Founding member Ryan Felstead makes no apologies for the band’s unique sound.

“I can’t write ‘oooo, oooo, baby,’ I’m not wired that way,” laughed the lead vocalist. “Our stuff has a little more substance than that.”

The band’s music is a reflection of the world around them.

“It’s a commentary of what’s going on,” said Fel-

stead. “It’s our observations on life.

18 Rabbit is comprised of Les Mitchell on guitar, Troy KacKenzie on drums and Felstead on bass with all three musicians adding to the vocals. Their latest release is the fifth album in the band’s 13-year history and includes all original music. Felstead said the album was two years in the making with the band doing its own recording, production, edits and engineering.

“Our music starts out with the three of us making noise in the basement until we came up with something interesting,” he said.

The jam sessions are always recorded in case that ‘something interesting’ gets played.

“You never know what might happen,” said Felstead. “We flesh out the skeletal arrangements and as we play the music we write down lyrics that fit.”

While the musicians get their inspiration from their environment, including each other, Felstead said it’s hard to categorize their music.

“We have a number of different influences but our stuff is all original. We sound like us,” he said.

Sounding like themselves is something Felstead holds pride in and isn’t willing to stray from.

“As a musician I’d rather be comfortable and happy than rich and miserable,” he said, explaining

that many musicians have to compromise their ideals and their music in order to make record companies happy. For Felstead and 18 Rabbit, that’s not the case.

“I’m real fortunate that I’ve found like-minded people to work with,” he said.

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Holiday Train to ‘light up’ Wheat City

Terri Eger Westman Journal newsroom@wheatcityjournal.ca

There is something magical about the holidays and what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than a twinkle tour. Bright, colourful lights filling the dark of night are magical on their own but are even more mesmerizing when they drive into town on a full-sized train.

For the 16th year in a row, Canadian Pacific Railway has taken the Holiday Train across the country, spreading the festive spirit and supporting local food banks.

“The train consists of 14 cars and is 1,000 feet long with hundreds of thou-

sands of lights,” explained CPR spokesperson Salem Woodrow.

The train is scheduled to arrive in Brandon on Dec. 4 at 7:45 p.m. for an 8 p.m. show at Assiniboine Avenue, west of the 8th Street overpass. Roxanne Potvin and The Odds will perform from a box car that has been converted into a stage for the event.

Roxanne Potvin is a Juno award nominated singer/ songwriter with a blues, soul and rhythm and blues background. The Odds are a Canadian power pop rock band which has toured with the Barenaked Ladies. The public is invited to get into the festive spirit during the 45-minute presentation.

Each year, the train passes through the area, collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations which are presented to local food banks.

“All items and money collected in Brandon will be donated to the local food bank,” said Woodrow.

The Holiday Train began in 1999 and has helped raise $9.5 million and collect 3.3 million pounds of food for donation. Currently there are two holiday trains which start in Montreal and travel for three weeks. One travels through southern Canada and ends its journey in Vancouver.

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Once again, the Holiday Train is running The Capture the Spirit Photo Contest.

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BU and ACC soccer teams: a look back on the season Robin Wark Westman Journal newsroom@westmanjournal.com

For the first time evern, the Brandon University Bobcats menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer teams joined the ACC (Assiniboine Community College) Cougars squads in the Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference this season.

Teams from the two Brandon-based institutions met on the pitch in October in the inaugural Prowler Cup. After BU scored wins in both menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action, ACC president Mark Frison had to don Bobcats garb presented to him by BU prez Gervan Fearon.

The MCAC features athletics for Manitobabased college and university teams not playing at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport level. ACC and BU will also both field futsal (indoor soccer) teams this winter.

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The Bobcats womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team prepares for its first home game against Providence earlier this year.

ACC women In their second season, the ACC female Cougars team took some strides forward. The team had two draws and six losses in MCAC play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was very proud of the progress the team made this year,â&#x20AC;? said ACC head coach Mark Dabbs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; t able

to win a conference game, we were far more competitive this year over last.

We had a group of hard working ladies.â&#x20AC;?

Dabbs said the Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performance this fall â&#x20AC;&#x153;bodes well for a bright future for the program, which is only in its second year.â&#x20AC;?

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Both Brandon University soccer teams pose with BU president Dr. Gervan Fearon and athletic director Russ Paddock after capturing the inaugural Prowler Cup, a one-day challenge between BU and cross-town rival Assiniboine Community College.

Sioux Lookout, Ont. led the Cougars with two goals, while Mordenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taylor Neufeld also scored for ACC. BU women The female Bobcats made a strong debut in the MCAC. BU compiled a record of four wins, two draws, and two losses in the MCAC. BU earned a spot in the MCAC Final Four and wound up falling in the semifinals to Red River College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a very successful season,â&#x20AC;? said BU head coach Rainer Schira. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We showed already in our first year that we are competitive. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m extremely proud of all the players.â&#x20AC;?

Rossburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bailee Ploshynsky led the MCAC with nine goals in seven games. The former University of Manitoba forward was selected to the MCAC all-conference team along with BU teammates Jade Barrault, a defender from Portage, and forward Cindy Lou Nepi-

nak from Swan River.

Ploshynsky and defender Holly Kalyniuk of Rossburn were both tabbed as MCAC players of the week during the season.

Vincent Massey grad Jaycee Castle had four goals for BU, while Rossburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jessica Kalynuik had one. Schira was impressed with his entire team.

ACC men The Assiniboine Community College Cougars had a win and nine losses in the MCAC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was most impressed by the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motivation.

The will to play well and to translate practiced elements into the game,â&#x20AC;? said ACC head coach Bo Kampmann.

The coach was impressed by the way the Cougars came together and the progress the squad made. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the time of the outdoor season, the team has become a unit, on and off the field,â&#x20AC;? Kampmann continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stats are not an indication of the huge progress this team has accomplished.â&#x20AC;?

Robert Neumann, who is from Germany and graduated from high school in Winkler, led ACC with three goals and was selected to the all-conference team. Former Crocus Plains student Brian Rodriguez of Bogota, Colombia, and Vincent Massey graduate Andriy Kozoriz of Kolomyia, Ukraine, scored twice for the Cougars.

BU men The Brandon University menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team went 4-6

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Head coach Terence McGonigle called it â&#x20AC;&#x153;a foundation to build on.â&#x20AC;?

He said he was impressed with the commitment from the players who competed throughout every moment of every game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The guys earned respect, and it was clear that they really enjoyed playing this season,â&#x20AC;? he added.

BU forward Vasilios Giannopoulos, a Vincent Massey grad, tied for the MCAC lead with eight goals in seven games.

He earned a MCAC player of the week honour and was selected to the all-conference team.

Midfielder Taylor Blue, a Vincent Massey grad, scored three goals for the Bobcats, while Precious Aghahon of Edo State, Nigeria, had two goals.

MCAC champs The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team from Providence University College won its third straight league championship. In front of their home crowd, the Otterburne-based Pilots defeated Red River College, 1-0, for the threepeat. The squad had won seven games and lost one in the regular season.

The UniversitĂŠ de Saint-Boniface Les Rouges men finished the season undefeated in MCAC play. The team posted a record of eight wins and two draws in the regular season. USB defeated Red River College in the finals, 3-1.

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Taylor a surprise winner on PGA Tour

Finally, in the Nick of time, a Canadian has broken through on the PGA Tour.

Everybody thought that breakthrough would come from Weyburn’s Graham DeLaet, who has been on the cusp of winning four or five times, but continually falling short. “He’s the next great golfer from Canada,” the experts said.

Suddenly, though, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford beat DeLaet and other Canadians to the winner’s finish line on the PGA Tour, winning the Sanderson Farms Championship Nov. 9 in only his seventh Tour start as a pro.

The Taylor victory came when most of the golf world’s biggest names were either competing in China (Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, etc.), on self-imposed leave — wink, wink! — (Dustin Johnson), on the injured list (Tiger Woods) or preparing for an important lawsuit (Rory McIlroy).

Still, the ‘opposite field’ Sanderson Farms Championship had a definite PGA Tour aura to it, with Taylor beating the likes of veterans David Toms, Boo Weekley, Lucas Glover, John Rollins and a host of hungry youngsters similar to himself who all live up to the Tour’s slogan, “These guys are good.”

To Canadian golf watchers, a Nick Taylor victory was not as surprising as it might have been to Golf Channel announcers, who seemed to be scrambling for information about the 26-year-old as he was storming from four shots behind in the final round to shoot 66 and beat Week-

ley and Jason Bohn by two strokes.

Taylor won the Canadian junior in 2006, captured a Canadian men’s Amateur title at Saskatoon Riverside in 2007 and had a stellar college golf career at the University of Washington. Five years ago, he was the No. 1 ranked amateur in the world. He overcame a 2014 mid-season Web.com tour slump (missing six cuts in a row) to shoot 63 in the final round of the Web.com Tour Championship at TPC Sawgrass to earn his card. His Sanderson Farms victory is good for a two-year exemption, automatic entries into the PGA, Players Championship and Tournament of Champions at Kapalua, and the stressrelieving ability to pick and choose where he wants to play.

So now Canadian golf fans have another of their own to root for. With Taylor, DeLaet, David Hearn, Adam Hadwin and Roger Sloan, the Maple Leaf is making its mark on the Tour with a talented new breed. “I am so privileged to be the first,” Taylor told the National Post, “but I won’t be the last.”

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Healthy Living Centre gets feedback from community Lanny Stewart Editor lstewart@westmanjournal.com

the HLC and ideas and conversation revolving around building relationships with the community,” said Bonar.

Among the discussion topics was the beginning of an ambassador program where people that use the facility could go out and speak to other groups about coming on board and using the facility.

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“The program would focus on finding out what people would like to see and why they aren’t involved in getting fit or using it [HLC] as a wellness centre,” Bonar added.

Other topics included the inclusion of more programs and even expansion, despite the fact the building opened just last fall.

“Everybody said, ‘we just got this one built’ so it was kind of interesting,” she said with a smile,

“but there’s so many options and opportunities out there.”

With news of the HLC hosting the 2016 CIS national women’s volleyball championship – the first of its kind ever hosted

by Brandon University at the facility – there was discussion of what other events could eventually find their way to the seminew building. The HLC includes several meeting rooms for events in the future that may not be cen-

tred around sports.

“It could be art, it could be music, it could be entertainment, speeches, conferences, that sort of stuff. Opportunities are there to advance the HLC in all sorts of different light.”

The HLC averages approximately 5,000 monthly visits by folks of all ages and has seen more than 60,000 visits since it opened last fall.

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consisted of a facilitator who led the small group of community members through a dialogue session which included a variety of topics – all of which were geared towards helping the HLC grow and find out what its missing and what it can improve on.

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Provorov having success with Wheat Kings Chase Ruttig Westman Journal newsroom@wheatcityjournal.com

Highly sought after in the CHL Import Draft, Russian blueliner Ivan Provorov began his tenure with the Brandon Wheat Kings with high expectations to produce right away in the WHL. Provorov has done just that, joining the Russian national team for the Super Series, ranking as a first rounder in early projections for the 2015 NHL Draft and most importantly playing at an extremely high level for a Wheat Kings team that is an early contender for a WHL title.

With eight goals and 16 assists, the draft eligible defenceman leads all WHL rookie blueliners in points, good enough for third in the league in points among D-men with 24 (points) and counting. Playing alongside WHL veteran Ryan Pilon, Provorov has been able to show his offensive strengths while also proving that he’s a top pairing blueliner who can shut down some of the best forward lines in the WHL during the first half of his rookie year in Brandon. That production is a

big reason why Brandon has been one of the toughest teams in the league to beat as Pilon and Provorov have complimented a Wheat Kings team that has talented forwards in Jayce Hawryluk along with the Quennevilles in Peter and John, among others.

One of Provorov’s personal highlights was being able to represent Russia in two Super Series games against the WHL, notching assists in both wins in Saskatoon and Brandon. Being able to take on the best WHL players while putting on his country’s sweater was something that the young prospect took great pride in.

“It’s always a great honour to be able to represent your national team when you are selected to do so,” mentioned Provorov on the Super Series experience. “To be able to play for Russia while taking on the best of the best in the Super Series was a great experience for me.”

Provorov mentioned that his quick start for the Kings has helped put him on the map in Russia as well, drawing the eye of NHL scouts who are hoping to select Provorov in

the upcoming 2015 NHL Draft as one of the top blueliners.

Heading into December, there is a potential chance that Provorov could even join Russia at the World Juniors with his numbers and performance at the Super Series along with the success with the Wheat Kings making him a worthy candidate of cracking the U-20 national team roster for the tournament.

“Playing on a team that is winning, playing well while getting goals and assists helps me get noticed because I’m surrounded by good teammates that help me play good hockey as well as having a good coach.”

Playing alongside Pilon, Provorov says he has a good pairing with the proven WHL defenceman who has helped him adjust to playing in the league.

“He [Pilon] is good at helping me out and is a strong player on defence so we have played well together to help the team win,” added Provorov.

Strong on defence, Provorov’s biggest contributions that have been noticed are quite obvious on the powerplay as his offen-

sive skills are evident once planted in the opponent’s zone where his passing/ shooting from the point are dangerous weapons for Brandon.

The Wheat Kings’ strong powerplay unit is ranked third in the league with 27 goals through 23 games.

“Our coach has a good system, so with the teammates that I have, it’s fun getting to play on the powerplay and try to score goals when there is extra space on the ice to do so.”

Heading into December, Provorov’s focus is on continuing to help keep the Wheat Kings amongst the best teams in the WHL while also improving his game as the season progresses.

“My focus is always on helping the team win and

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Wheat Kings blueliner Ivan Provorov and linemates getting instruction from coaches. to keep getting better at my game,” Provorov said. “We take it one game at a time, but my focus is always on

improving in helping my team and improving myself as a player because that is what it takes to win.”

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Maclean to headline Sportsman’s Dinner

One of this country’s most beloved sportscasters, Ron Maclean, will headline the list of speakers for the 2015 Sportsman’s Dinner, scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29 in the Keystone Centre’s UCT Pavillion.

As co-host of Coach’s Corner and the host of the new series Rogers Hometown Hockey, MacLean is arguably the game’s most eloquent ambassadors - and a welcome guest in millions of Canadian homes every weekend during the hockey season.

A Red Deer, Alta. native, MacLean is a multiple Gemini winner that knows about more than just hockey. In addition to hosting CBC’s coverage of both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, he has played a key role in the hit series Battle of the Blades.

With Hometown Hockey Sunday nights, MacLean highlights a small town with hockey roots.

In fact, MacLean and his team will be in Brandon on Nov. 29. Joining MacLean at the event, which

is held annually to raise money for the Wheat Kings Scholarship Foundation, is comedian Kelly Taylor.

Tickets to this year’s event are $120 each and can be ordered by calling the Wheat Kings at (204) 726-3535. For more information on the event, its history as well as the WHL Scholarship Foundation, be sure to check out the club’s official website located at www. wheatkings.com.

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Boob Tour coming to town A trio of talented and well known comedians are coming to Brandon’s The 40 on Friday in support of Relay for Life.

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Singing Christmas Tree: a staple in the community Lanny Stewart Editor lstewart@westmanjournal.com

The annual Singing Christmas Tree at the Calvary Temple has become a longstanding tradition in Brandon.

Since its inception in 1974, members of an adult

voice choir (children included) have taken part in the event where the singers are situated on a massive structure resembling that of a Christmas tree.

The tree, which is approximately 29 feet tall and includes six different levels and more than 3,500

lights, is situated inside the Calvary Temple church and plays a key role in a presentation which lasts approximately an hour and 15 minutes in length.

“I’d say it’s a Christmas present for our community and surrounding areas,” said Pastor Gary Jennings

of Calvary Temple. “It’s a message of Jesus Christ, his birth and the application to our lives and his gift to the world. It’s what we try to get across.”

This year’s tree will see 45 adults (36 children) that will be on the structure as part of the six presenta-

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“I don’t want to give it [them] away ahead of time,” added Jennings with a smile. “I love it every year. It’s just spectacular to be a part of.”

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Walmart, CFS partner to help Westman Walmart Brandon and Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba (CFS Western) have teamed up to help make the 2014 holiday season a little brighter for Westman children in need.

Walmart has set up a gift tree just past their main entrance and loaded it with over 300 gift tags for children of all ages.

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pick a tag off the tree, buy an age and gender appropriate gift based on the information on the tag, and then take the purchased unwrapped gift with the tag to Walmart customer service. CFS Western will then pick the gifts up and distribute them accordingly and in time for Christmas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our third year of partnering with Walmart

on this initiative,â&#x20AC;? said Susan Cable, community education coordinator for CFS Western. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very grateful to Walmart and their customers for their past support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope Walmart shoppers will once again show their generosity by opening their hearts and wallets to help children - from newborns to teenagers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in need,â&#x20AC;?

she continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buying a gift for a child who may otherwise not get one at all at Christmas is a perfect way to show what the holiday season is all about â&#x20AC;&#x201C; giving to and sharing with others.â&#x20AC;?

The Brandon Walmart regular store hours are Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Komfort Kitchen wins award Derek and Heather Woychyshyn, owners of Komfort Kitchen in Brandon, recently took home the rural employer of the year award, given to businesses by Apprenticeship Manitoba. The owners were nominated by their own staff members for the annual award. Komfort Kitchen, which employs 21 staff members, has been a popular restaurant in the Westman area for years. The establishment is open Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 to 2 p.m. Komfort Kitchen has been in operation for approximately 10 years.

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Due to the overwhelming response to the previous clinic, Chapman RED DEER, MONDAY MAY 26 to outfit you is coming to BRANDON, NIPAWIN, THURSDAY, MAY 16TH MONDAY, DECEMBER 8TH with the best possible bra for your body. Chapman said she will be seeing clients on a one-on-one basis, explaining the benefits of good bras and measuring their bodies properly.

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OBITUARIES CLARKE: Reo Olive Clarke (Melcosky) passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014 (Brockie Donovan) ___________________________ BARR: James â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimâ&#x20AC;? Ernest Barr of Brandon passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 (Brockie Donovan) ___________________________ MINARY: Lloyde â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bruceâ&#x20AC;? Minary passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014 (Brockie Donovan) ___________________________ MURRAY: Andrew â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clairâ&#x20AC;? passed away on Friday November 21, 2014 (Brockie Donovan) ____________________________

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www.westmanjournal.com • November 27, 2014 • Page 25 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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s Be willing to adhere to all hygienic and food safety requirements in the plant

POSITIONS:

Industrial Meat Cutter (Permanent Full Time) LOCATION: 6355 Richmond Avenue East Brandon, Manitoba STARTING WAGE: $12.40-$18.60/hour

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

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.

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

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

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

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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(204) 571-2655

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Fundraising dinner Brandon Regional Search and Rescue and Funds For Furry Friends will be jointly hosting a fundraising dinner on Thursday, Dec. 11 at Houston’s from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

There will be a 50/50 draw and silent auction prizes.

The guest visitor will be Meeka, a rescue dog who was saved from a very sad situation at eight weeks of age. Meeka is now a year old and has entered the K-9 training for search and rescue.

Folks are encouraged to come out and meet Meeka and the rest of the team for

a good time.

For more information or advanced tickets, contact Wendy Flannigan at wflannigan@mts.net or 204-726-3967 with Brandon Regional Search and Rescue. You can also contact Dana Grove at www. fundsfurfriends.com.

CARRIER FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER Congratulations from the Westman Journal!

HAILEY CURTIS

is being recognized for her performance.

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The Defenders Motorcycle Club Chapter 19 Brandon donated $1,000 to the War Amps earlier this month. The funds were raised throughout the year during various events, including their annual poker run. Nine-year-old Rylan Sumner (centre), member of the War Amps child amputee program, accepted the cheque and thanked the Defenders for their generosity. The donation will go toward changing the lives of amputees through artificial limbs, counselling, seminars and programs like Matching Mothers.

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