Carillon Sports Second Shots: Oct. 22nd edition

Featuring SRSS Sabres and U18 AAA Selects games in Steinbach Oct. 14, a Providence Pilots soccer match Oct. 17 and a Steinbach Pistons game at the Rink Training Centre in Winnipeg Oct. 18.

COLUMN: Carillon Flashback October 13, 1982 – SRSS students protest cancelled rock concert

A last-minute decision by Steinbach school trustees, to cancel an Oct. 13, 1982 rock concert scheduled to be held at the Steinbach Regional Secondary School, met with protests from students.

Hanover School Division superintendent H.T. Thiessen said the decision to cancel the scheduled appearance by the Queen City Kids, was made at a special meeting Monday by Steinbach trustees Albert Loewen, Gordon Kornelson, George T. Penner and Burt Loewen.

The decision was made because of “community concerns,” Thiessen said; however, he was unable to specify what the concerns were or how many people expressed them.

“According to reports, the concerns were rather strong,” Thiessen said.

Daylight saving time could have effects on sleep, mental health, economy

Since Manitobans will no longer change the clock back one hour in November, the effect on their sleep, mood, and work could lead to the government changing the clock to permanent Standard Time.

“Whether or not permanent daylight saving time (DST) as opposed to permanent Standard Time (ST), has sort of beneficial or detrimental impact on health, I think is somewhat less clear (when compared to seasonal clock changes). Permanent standard time has been endorsed by most national and international sleep societies, and I think even just from a physiological standpoint, it is much more aligned with your normal circadian rhythm, with earlier morning sun rather than later day sun,” said Dr. Daniel Altman from the Sleep Disorder Centre at Misericordia Hospital in Winnipeg.

Altman, who specializes in sleep medicine, respirology, and neuromuscular respirology, said some observational trials suggest that a shift to permanent DST leads to poor sleep quality, sleep duration, and can impact adolescents more than adults as they have a tendency to stay up later and sleep later.

According to a sleep study published this month in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, “the internal circadian clock generates and regulates people’s daily sleep–wake cycles and changes in alertness, performance, many cellular and physiologic functions, and behaviours, throughout the day.” As the clock is set internally through daylight cues, a later sun will delay the clock when it is time to wake up and time to sleep when DST is used.

Mateychuk, Tabin set to represent Canada

A pair of Eastman players are set to represent their country at the highest level.

Dominion City’s Crosby Mateychuk was named to Hockey Canada’s roster for the upcoming U17 World Championships Oct. 14, while Kati Tabin was once again named to the Women’s World Championship roster Oct. 19.

It’s not the first time a Mateychuk has suited up for Team Canada. Crosby’s brother Denton, who is currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has represented the country at the U16, u18 U20 and World Championships.

The 2026 U17 World Challenge will feature two Canadian teams with Crosby, who is playing for Vancouver in the Western League this season, on the Canada White roster.

COLUMN: Village News – Meeting our budget goals

This is the time of year when charities examine the trajectory of their bottom line and begin reminding supporters that the end of the calendar year is approaching. Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV), as a registered charity, is doing the same thing. Here are the specific financial opportunities at our museum.

Our ‘operating fund’, which does not include capital projects, is essential to keeping everything at the museum functioning. If our income doesn’t cover our expenses, we end the year in debt. This fund includes things like utilities, building maintenance and repairs, office supplies, salaries, and other day-to-day expenses. These are the costs of doing business. They may not be very interesting or appealing, but they are part of owning physical buildings and structures and part of preparing programs and events throughout the year. We try to anticipate and budget for these kinds of expenses, but invariably we are surprised by a sudden need or repair. Some repairs can be postponed to the next budget year; however, some things need to be addressed immediately.

For example, our mowers, tractors, and yard truck are essential for the maintenance of our grounds, and when they break down, we have no choice but to order the needed parts and repair them. In 2026, we had several larger repairs to equipment that enabled us to keep the ice rink flooded in winter, and our grass trimmed in summer. Expensive but necessary. A significant roof leak in the Village Centre occurred this spring, which was a threat to the preserving of our artifacts which we store in a climate-controlled environment. Luckily, the repair was done quickly, but it was an unexpected cost that could not be avoided.

This year we need to cover approximately 30 percent of our operating expenses through donations, sponsorships, and fundraising activities. That amount is well over $450,000. The rest of our budget is funded by our operating income from admissions, the gift shop, facility rentals, and the restaurant, and by government grants. At this time of year, our facility rentals are still generating some income through bookings for Christmas parties, meetings and family celebrations. But our restaurant is closed, admission revenue is much lower than in summer, and our gift shop is less busy than during the peak summer tourist season. As a result, we look to our supporters for generous donations toward our ‘operating fund’ at this time of year.

Springfield mayoral candidates raise concerns over water projects

Two mayoral candidates in the Rural Municipality of Springfield, Margaret Marion-Akins and Edwin Giesbrecht, raised concerns about the municipality’s water and wastewater plans in an election forum on Oct.13 at Dugald Community Club.

All four candidates, Marion-Akins, Giesbrecht, Melinda Warren and Daniel Page, attended the forum organized by the Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Springfield-Ritchot MLA Ron Schuler was the moderator, and about 180 people were present.

Springfield will be getting a new mayor as current Mayor Patrick Therrien is not running for a second term.

Candidates answered pre-prepared and audience-submitted questions. The questions included infrastructure, economic growth, safety and other concerns.

Hirst tapped to lead MJHL at All-Star Challenge

The head coach of the Niverville Nighthawks will get a chance to represent the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

Dwight Hirst, who led the Nighthawks to a league and national championship last season, was selected to lead the league’s top prospects team at the upcoming Western All-Star Challenge as Manitoba takes on Saskatchewan.

Northern Manitoba’s Josh Gratton and Waywayseecappo’s Landyn Cochrane will also be on the bench alongside Hirst.

The event will feature two games between 2008/2009/2010 born players in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

All 10 Steinbach council candidates face voters at election forum

All 10 council candidates appeared together for the first time at a municipal election forum held Oct. 15 at the Mennonite Heritage Village, ahead of the Oct. 28 municipal election.

Incumbent Mayor Earl Funk, who was acclaimed and faces no challenger, was also present.

An election forum was also held on Oct. 7 at the Southeast Event Centre, where only four of the 10 candidates, Mitesh Kumar, Nicholas Goertzen, Brad Unger and Gary Dyck, were present.

Four candidates, Susan Penner, Damian Penner, Jake Hiebert and Bill Hiebert, are current councillors. The other six are first-time candidates.

COLUMN: Tales from the Gravel Ridge – Rural women of my Rosengard childhood

The examples set for me by the women of my early childhood continue to shape and enhance my view of life and how to respond to it. During my childhood in Rosengard, the women of my neighbourhood were rural women in the truest sense of the word. Our community was located some 15km from Steinbach, the nearest major town. We had no convenience store that could supply the range of grocery items or basic pharmaceutical products that can sometimes be needed by a family, and that perhaps, on occasion, on short notice.

Depending on the circumstances of the respective families of our neighbourhood, women were not infrequently engaged in the farm work of their relatively small farms. Women helping with the milking of the cows was a common occurrence. Their assistance might well be required for both the early morning milking and again before nightfall. This was not without some concern, especially on the part of the mother who might be preoccupied with thoughts of what could, quite possibly, be going on in the house. The preschoolers left to fend for themselves, might be getting into mischief that could only too readily become a disaster. These concerns were by no means exaggerated — toddlers can very quickly undertake projects that are well beyond their ability to comprehend fully or to control.

The first “International Day of Rural Women” was observed on Oct. 15, 2018, pursuant to a resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations on Dec. 18, 2017. This relatively new international day recognizes “the critical role and contribution of rural women, including Indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.”

Much of the work of the women in our neighbourhood during my early childhood did not normally generate income directly. Nevertheless, the enormous degree of support, encouragement and monetary contributions represented by the tasks and projects of the women are, to put it mildly, astronomical.

Manslaughter charge in death of chef stayed because conviction unlikely: Crown

A manslaughter charge has been stayed against a man arrested in the death of a Ste Anne chef because prosecutors did not believe they could prove the accused wasn’t acting in self-defence, a court heard Wednesday.

Jeff Wyness, 46, was arrested May 12, 10 days after 49-year-old Cameron Huley was fatally assaulted outside a home in the RM of Ste Anne.

“Following a thorough review of all the evidence, including witness statements, forensic evidence and the applicable law regarding the defence of another person, the Crown has concluded there is no longer a reasonable likelihood of conviction on the charge before the court,” prosecutor Keri Anderson told provincial court Judge Anne Krahn.

Steinbach RCMP were called to a home just after 11:30 p.m. and found Huley suffering from serious injuries. He died hours later in hospital.

SPORTS FLASHBACK 1988: 1,200 students at cross-country run

About 1,200 students participated in the annual Hanover School Division cross-country run at Kleefeld. Students from 10 elementary schools in the division from grades four, five and six took part.

Schools represented included Bothwell, Green Valley, Kleefeld, Landmark, Mitchell, Niverville, Blumenort, Elmdale, Southwood and Woodlawn.

According to event organizer, Kleefeld teacher Randy Fender, participation is the reason for holding the annual event and all students were encouraged to run or walk the course.

The course was a three kilometre run that involved running through a field, through some woods, through a gravel pit, and finally ending up at Kleefeld School.

Councillors celebrate 20-year legacies

The final Steinbach city council meeting before the Oct. 28 municipal election marked the end of an era for two councillors.

Michael Zwaagstra and Jac Siemens both chose not to run again and were celebrating 20-year careers.

The pair were honoured in a ceremony after the meeting and were presented with a medallion given to those who made an outstanding contribution to the community of Steinbach from Mayor Earl Funk.

A lot has changed since the pair was first elected in 2006.