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“WE’RE ONLY GIVEN ONE PLANET”

Sheldon Birnie STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

Times of crisis can be tests of faith.

At a time when many church congregations are dwindling — if not disappearing
altogether — a number of east Winnipeg churches are investing in sustainability
for the long-term, while at the same time facing the climate crisis proactively.

“It’s not so much a climate crisis as a climate catastrophe,” said Stephen
McKendry-Smith, environmental co-ordinator for Transcona Memorial United Church.
“We’re only given one planet, it’s a great gift. We need to treat that gift with
respect.

In June 2023, Transcona Memorial (209 Yale Ave. W) got a big boost to its
sustainability push when $480,000 in federal funding through the Green and
Inclusive Buildings program was announced. In total, the church was able to tap
into over $600,000 in outside funding to do a number of green upgrades,
including swapping out its old gas furnace for both a series of heat pumps and a
98-per-cent efficient gas furnace; replacing all lighting with LED lights;
improving or adding insulation to older parts of the church; and adding
25-kilowatt solar panels to the church’s steep, south-facing roof.

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A VISIT TO THE ‘BIRTHDAY BARN’

Emma Honeybun STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Preview


A VISIT TO THE ‘BIRTHDAY BARN’

Emma Honeybun STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

The Little Red Barn Sanctuary, an animal rescue in Charleswood, is celebrating a
collection of notable birthdays this year.

First, the sanctuary itself, which was founded by Jessica Walker, is turning
five years old, a milestone that’s echoed by the birthdays of George and Lucy,
two 1,000-pound pigs.

George and Lucy were the sanctuary’s first rescues, a visual representation of
the Little Red Barn’s mission. Pigs rarely live to be five years old, as they’re
bred to be slaughtered at just a couple of months. However, these two have found
their home nestled in a barn, often sleeping alongside chickens, horses, cats,
cows, and a donkey.

“Growing up, I realized people don’t have the same beliefs towards animals that
I do, and that compassion is really important,” said Walker, 18. “That’s one of
the reasons why I wanted to start Little Red Barn, to educate people.”

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GET MOVING FOR KIDNEY HEALTH

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GET MOVING FOR KIDNEY HEALTH

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

Local participants in the upcoming Flip Off CKD event are training hard to show
their strength in the face of kidney disease.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada’s first-ever fitness fundraiser of this kind
will happen on Monday, June 3 at Greendell Park Community Centre (75 Woodlawn
Ave.). Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the event will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Participation is limited to those 18 and older.

Christine Ahrens, communications and marketing manager at the Manitoba branch of
the Kidney Foundation of Canada, said the organization has partnered with local
gyms Brickhouse Gym 24/7 and Flex Fitness to help train competitors to ensure
they are ready for event. The participants — whose athletic abilities vary —
will compete for prizes on the night of the event, while “the audience cheers
them on over dinner, drinks, prizes, and more.”

Some competitors have some form of kidney disease, while others don’t. The key
thing is that holistic kidney-related health is front and centre. The mission of
Flip Off CKD is to highlight the importance of people prioritizing their health.

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Photo by John Kendle

Alistair Hopper is the owner of Flex Fitness, which is involved with the Kidney
Foundation of Canada’s Flip Off CKD event.




HARD WORK REWARDED AT WINNIPEG HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY LEAGUE AWARDS GALA

Sheldon Birnie STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Preview


HARD WORK REWARDED AT WINNIPEG HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY LEAGUE AWARDS GALA

Sheldon Birnie STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

Dozens of high school hockey players recently received assists towards achieving
their post-secondary goals.

The Winnipeg High School Hockey League held its annual awards gala April 25 at
the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre (1808 Wellington Ave.). Awards were
handed out in three categories: on ice, academic, and character. While all the
awards came with bragging rights, the academic awards included a number of $500
scholarships, as well as a $1,000 scholarship and a $3,500 bursary, for a total
of over $36,000.

Jaedys Dancyt, a forward with the Pinawa Panthers, took home the Dave Hill
Bursary. At $3,500, it was the biggest monetary prize of the day.

“It’s pretty special. I wasn’t really expecting to win anything today,” Dancyt
said. “I was pretty nervous to go up there. But it was exciting.”

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Photo by Sheldon Birnie

Jaedys Dancyt, a forward with the Pinawa Panthers, took home the Dave Hill
Bursary at the 2024 Winnipeg High School Hockey League awards gala on April 25.
At $3,500, it was the biggest monetary prize of the day.




MAPLES C.C. OPEN TO NEW BOARD NOMINEES

Emma Honeybun STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Preview


MAPLES C.C. OPEN TO NEW BOARD NOMINEES

Emma Honeybun STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

It’s been just over a year since the General Council of Winnipeg Community
Centres dissolved Maples Recreation Association Inc. and seized for the centre
for review, following an accumulation of unsafe work practices at the space.
Now, following a busy year for both the council and Maples volunteers, the
community centre has opened nominees for a new board of directors.

At press time, the GCWCC was set to hold a general meeting on the subject on
June 4, and board nominees will be accepted until May 17. The deadline is
subject to change depending on the number of applicants, according to GCWCC
director Lora Meseman.

Meseman said she’s been very happy with progress Maples C.C. over the past year,
and is encouraging the community to welcome it back.

Alongside a new board, the GCWCC aims to put together a community committee for
the space, which will give people living in the area a chance to share their
thoughts without committing to regular meetings and executive responsibilities.

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maplescc.ca

The board of directors of Maples Recreation Association Inc. was dissolved by
the General Council of Winnipeg Community Centres in March 2023.




BASKETBALL MANITOBA AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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BASKETBALL MANITOBA AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

FP Community Review staff 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

Basketball Manitoba celebrated the achievements of players and teams with the
announcement of its awards and scholarships last month.

These included:

•AAAA male player of the year — Kismayo De Michael, Dakota Collegiate.;

• AAAA male all-Manitoba team — Magnus Carlos, Vincent Massey Collegiate;
Inderjeet Brar, St Paul’s High School; Lance Mangaron, Sisler High School; Taven
Vigilance, Oak Park High School, and Chris Piotrowski, Vincent Massey
Collegiate;

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Winnipeg Free Press file photo

Izzi Fust, of Dakota Collegiate, was the 2024 recipient of the AAAA female
player of the year.




CHEERS TO COMMUNITY RADIO

Sheldon Birnie STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Preview


CHEERS TO COMMUNITY RADIO

Sheldon Birnie STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

There’s something timeless about enjoying a cold one on a hot summer day.

But that’s only part of the idea behind Timeless, a new light lager from
Bookstore Brewing Co. The new brew, which officially launched at the start of
May, is also a fundraiser for CJNU 93.7 FM.

“It’s very simple, very drinkable, very refreshing. A summer, patio beer you can
enjoy without getting drunk,” said Parris Filbert, owner of Bookstore Brewing
and a CJNU volunteer on-air host. “CJNU’s call numbers are 93.7, so 93.7 cents
from every can goes to them. $15 from every keg. This one batch, they stand to
get almost $3,000. I’d love to make this a core, year-round beer. This
fundraiser will be constant. This is just the first batch.”

“It’s vital when you are a non-profit organization to find as many creative
sources of revenue as possible,” said Adam Glynn, station manager at CJNU. “We
don’t have any regular government funding. We have no core, stable funding in
any way. So to be able to partner with a local business is a win-win for
everyone involved, while having fun while we do it.”

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Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

Photo by Sheldon Birnie

Parris Filbert, owner of Bookstore Brewing, shows off a new can of Timeless, a
light lager that also acts as a fundraiser for CJNU 93.7 FM. The beer is now
available at Liquor Marts and select locations across Winnipeg.



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CITY NEWS IN BRIEF — WEEK OF MAY 8, 2024

FP Community Review staff 3 minute read Preview


CITY NEWS IN BRIEF — WEEK OF MAY 8, 2024

FP Community Review staff 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

City water meter readings ongoing through Aug. 30

The City of Winnipeg’s annual water meter reading program resumed May 1, and
will continue until Aug. 30. Residents can expect meter readers, who will be
wearing uniforms with the City of Winnipeg logo, to visit homes weekdays between
9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.

According to a city news release, “meter readers will be carrying a hand-held
device, and will also present photo identification. Homeowners are reminded to
ask for identification before allowing a meter reader into their home. Meter
readers will only knock at front and side doors. They will not knock at back
doors.”

Water meters are easily accessible and clear of obstructions. Dogs must also be
secured either in another room or a kennel before meter readers will enter the
home.

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Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

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Bagpiper Fred Morrison, pictured here, will perform at the Crescent Arts Centre
on May 15.




HOOTENANNY CELEBRATES HOMEGROWN HEROES

Sheldon Birnie STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Preview


HOOTENANNY CELEBRATES HOMEGROWN HEROES

Sheldon Birnie STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

They say home is where the heart is.

On Friday, May 10, the West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Ave.) will host a
Home Routes hootenanny in celebration of the legacy of Mitch Podolak and Ava
Kobrinsky, featuring a who’s who of local folk and roots acts.

“It’s five years now since my pa died, and my mom is coming close to
retirement,” said Leonard Podolak, co-artist and executive direcor of Home
Routes, a non-profit organization founded by his parents in 2007 to promote
grassroots concerts nationwide

“She’s had an extremely prolific career in the arts in this time and we felt
that was something we could shine a light on,” Podolak said. “We’re putting on
an exciting show with six wonderful acts that are diverse musically and
thematically. We’re going to try to make the show flow, rather than one band
then the next. We’re going to keep the artists around all day, if we can, to
make for some cool collaborations.”

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The legacy of Mitch Podolak (left) and Ava Kobrinksy, pictured here in 1971,
will be celebrated on Friday, May 10 at Mitch and Ava’s Hootenanny — A Legacy
Show Celebrating Home Routes/Chemin chez Nous at the West End Cultural Centre.




LIVING ON THROUGH ART

Emma Honeybun STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Preview


LIVING ON THROUGH ART

Emma Honeybun STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

Art can truly immortalize — often in more ways than one.

The Westworth United Church (1750 Grosvenor Ave.) will host a special art sale
on May 11 and 12, lining the walls of the building’s gym with original
paintings, sketches and more — all by local visual artist Ken Martin.

Martin, who died in 2010, was a member of the church. He was educated at the
Winnipeg School of Art and served as an aerial photographer during the Second
World War.

He worked as a commercial artist and designer, but painted throughout his entire
life.

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A watercolour painting of rushing river, done by Ken Martin. Close to one
thousand of the late artist’s landscape work will be available to purchase at
Westwood United Church (1750 Grosvenor Ave.) on May 11 and 12.




SIGNS OF SPRING IN ST. JAMES

Tony Nardella 1 minute read Preview


SIGNS OF SPRING IN ST. JAMES

Tony Nardella 1 minute read Thursday, May. 9, 2024

Living in the St. James area, you see a lot of planes coming in to land. The
plane in the photo looks like it’s hitting the tower, but all was safe. The St.
James Horticultural Society has a plot of land nearby, where people are already
getting ready to plant.

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Thursday, May. 9, 2024

Photo by Tony Nardella




WHAT MY DOG HAS TAUGHT ME

Candice G. Ball 3 minute read Preview


WHAT MY DOG HAS TAUGHT ME

Candice G. Ball 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

I haven’t been certain about much in my life, but I knew the second I saw him
that we were meant to be together.

Peter Gabriel’s In Your Eyes played in my head. I had visions of us taking long
walks together and cuddling on the couch. I knew I had just met the love of my
life.

On Boxing Day 2006, Pedro officially became my dog.

The first three years of his life, he went on the road with me as I covered the
energy and construction sectors for magazines. He travelled well and spent time
at doggie daycares all over Alberta.

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Photo by Candice G. Ball

Pedro the chihuahua has been a fixture of the South Osborne and Lord Roberts
neighbourhooods since he and owner Candice Ball moved to Winnipeg in 2009.




EAST EDITION NEWS IN BRIEF — WEEK OF MAY 8, 2024

FP Community Review staff 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

Rotary Club 50/50 supports Transcona Scouts Hall renos

Rotary Club of Transcona-Winnipeg is holding a 50/50 in support of extensive
renovations to the Transcona Scouts Hall.

Those interested can visit the Rotary Club of Transcona-Winnipeg’s Facebook page
to buy tickets.

Sales close on Friday, May 10 with the draw on Saturday, May 11.


LIONS CLUB’S SANTIAGO EARNS RECOGNITION

FP Community Review staff 1 minute read Preview


LIONS CLUB’S SANTIAGO EARNS RECOGNITION

FP Community Review staff 1 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

At the recent Lions Club multiple convention, Ed Santiago (centre) was inducted
into the District 5M11 Lions hall of fame. The award was given by international
president Patti Hill (right), assisted by past international director Debra
Wasserman (left). Santiago is the membership chair of the Lions Club of
Riverside, based in St. Vital. He is a 26-year member of the club, organizers
said.

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GROUP “EXTREMELY CONFIDENT” FUNDING TO KEEP HAPPYLAND POOL OPEN CAN BE RAISED

Sheldon Birnie STAFF REPORTER 2 minute read Preview


GROUP “EXTREMELY CONFIDENT” FUNDING TO KEEP HAPPYLAND POOL OPEN CAN BE RAISED

Sheldon Birnie STAFF REPORTER 2 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

The Riel community committee held a brief meeting on April 30.

During the regular meeting, a delegation representing Friends of Happyland Pool
asked the city to review the decision to close the pool. The cost of operating
the pool for the season had been pegged at between $80,000 and $85,000, and the
group has raised over $70,000 through donations from the community. It’s
confident it can raise the remaining funds if the city was to give the group the
green light to continue.

“Keeping the pool open this year would give us the time to explore different
options to save the pool for different years,” Teresa Cwik, president of the
South St. Boniface Residents’ Association, told the committee. “The city would
have nothing to lose and much to gain by providing the community a safe place to
enjoy the summer.”

Cwik also noted that a new provincial program could provide support for keeping
the pool open, as the group was “extremely confident” it would receive up to
$50,000 via a successful application to the program.

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Free Press file photo by Ruth Bonneville

Friends of Happyland Pool have raised over $70,000 towards operating costs to
keep the pool — which the City of Winnipeg has slated for closure — open this
summer. The Riel community committee recommended that the city work with the
group to keep the pool open.




CALENDRIER COMMUNAUTAIRE 233-ALLÔ

Calendrier communautaire 1 minute read Wednesday, May. 8, 2024

9 mai • Grouille ou Rouille • Centre communautaire Dakota

9 mai • Cercle de perlage • Salon Empire au CCFM

11 mai • AGA de la Coopérative La Crémerie • Centre récréatif Notre-Dame

11 et 12 mai • Les harmonies envoûtantes de Gershwin • CCFM

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