Local Roundup — Jan. 6, 2023
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Brandon Chamber Players to return with ‘Winds of Change’ show
The Brandon Chamber Players will return to the stage Wednesday evening, with their inaugural concert of the year, titled “Winds of Change,” at Brandon University’s Lorne Watson Recital Hall.
The show, which begins around 7:30 p.m., will feature Westman musicians who specialize in a variety of woodwind and brass instruments, who will perform classic works from composers Lauren Bernofsky, Valerie Coleman, Paquito D’Rivera, and Halim El-Dabh.
Cathy Wood plays the clarinet during the Brandon Chamber Players' opening concert of 2022, which took place at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall following a lengthy performance hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wood and other members of the Brandon Chamber Players are scheduled to return to this stage Wednesday to kick off the group's 2023 season. (File)
The lineup for the concert includes president Nancy Hennen (flute), Robin MacMillan (oboe), Cathy Wood (clarinet), Katie Coleman (bassoon), Callie Siverson Oberheu (horn), Kayla Solomon (trumpet), Aaron Wilson (trombone) and Eric Platz (percussion).
The Brandon Chamber Players will also host a special concert and workshop earlier in the day for the benefit of local high school music students.
“‘Winds of Change’ will plunge the audience into the adventurous music of underrepresented composers for winds, brass and percussion,” Hennen said in a Thursday press release. “This is a program we are excited to be bringing to high school musicians as well as our loyal evening audience.”
“Winds of Change” is one of four Brandon Chamber Players concerts to be presented this season.
According to the group’s official website, the three remaining shows include “A Room in this House” (Feb. 10), “A Night to Tango,” (March 31) and “Gay Guerilla” (May 7).
“This season of Brandon Chamber Players concerts is one of collaboration, reflection, diversity and community,” Hennen said.
“We offer you chamber music gems for winds and brass by underrepresented composers, a musical exploration of the pandemic as a creative retreat, Canada’s immigrant experience in a suite of tangos and piano music inspired by composer Julius Eastman’s ‘uncontainable personality surging into sound.’”
To purchase tickets for upcoming shows, visit brandonchamberplayers.ca, drop by the BU School of Music or call 204-727-9631.
General admission for “Winds of Change” is $40, although students can get in for $20.
Brandon lawyer awarded King’s counsel designation
A Brandon lawyer has received an honorary title in recognition of his “outstanding contributions to the practise of law,” the provincial government has announced.
David Swayze of the Brandon law firm Meighen Haddad LLC was among the 17 Manitoba honourees who received the King’s counsel designation this week.
A press release announcing the appointments noted recipients must have served at least 10 years in the legal profession and shown excellence, integrity and leadership in their careers.
The honour is bestowed by the lieutenant-governor based on the recommendation of the justice minister, who has consulted with an advisory council comprised of members of the legal community and the public.
Born and raised in Brandon, Swayze received his law degree from Dalhousie University and was called to the bar in Manitoba in 1998. He became a partner with Meighen Haddad in 2003.
Focusing on the management side of labour and employment law, his clients include Assiniboine Community College, the Brandon School Division, Brandon University, Prairie Mountain Health and municipalities.
Swayze’s accomplishments are noted on Meighen Haddad’s website.
He is a past-president of the Law Society of Manitoba and has served on the Council of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. He’s also a member of the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers, the Canadian Association of University Solicitors and the Manitoba Bar Association.
In addition, he has volunteered to provide seminars and presented at provincial and national conferences. He was a co-chair of the Pitblado legal education lectures in 2017 and the CBA-FLSC Ethics Forum in 2021.
The title King’s counsel was formerly Queen’s counsel, but all prior appointees are also now considered King’s counsel, given the ascension of King Charles III, and may use the designation “KC.”
Province donates $5K to Ukrainian hockey team
An exhibition tour for the Ukrainian under-25 men’s national hockey team received a $5,000 funding boost from Manitoba on Thursday.
Ahead of the Winter World University Games later this month in Lake Placid, N.Y., the team is touring Western Canada to practise and raise funds to assist those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
As part of the “Hockey Can’t Stop Tour,” the team will play an exhibition game at Winnipeg’s Canada Life Centre against the University of Manitoba Bisons, with all ticket proceeds going to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation, which will disburse funds to the Ukrainian Hockey Dream Foundation.
“Manitoba’s support for Ukrainians seeking refuge and safety from the unprovoked attack in their homeland has been unwavering — a testament to the spirit and generosity of all Manitobans,” Premier Heather Stefanson said in a statement issued Thursday.
“We continue to welcome them with open hearts and arms, and now we can come together in our shared passion for hockey.”
In the news release, Ukrainian Canadian Congress — Manitoba Provincial Council president Joanne Lewandowsky stated that newcomers to Canada from Ukraine will be given the chance to attend the game.
The game in Winnipeg is the last stop on the tour.
Upcoming vaccine clinics
Prairie Mountain Health will host flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics across Westman Jan. 9-15.
Clinics will be a combination of walk-in and booked appointments.
Book online at https://bit.ly/3hj3zD0 or call (toll-free) 1-844-626-8222 unless otherwise indicated.
- Swan River, Veteran’s Hall (119 Sixth Ave.) on Jan. 10, 1 to 5 p.m.
- Killarney, Shamrock Centre Hall (725 Broadway Ave.) on Jan. 11, 2 to 6 p.m.
- Brandon, Shoppers Mall (1570 18th St.) on Jan. 12, 1 to 7 p.m.
- Neepawa, Yellowhead Centre (175 Mountain Ave.) on Jan. 13, 1 to 6 p.m.
Those aged five and older are eligible for the bivalent COVID booster. It is recommended to wait six months from last dose or COVID infection.
Before receiving the bivalent vaccine, it is mandatory to complete at least two doses of the primary vaccine.
Bring your consent form for the COVID vaccine and download at: https://bit.ly/3iabZxi.
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