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Author killed in crash ‘was like family’

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press  Friends, First Nation mourn ‘tragic’ loss

Author Marj Heinrichs
Author Marj Heinrichs

The death of a Rosenort woman Tuesday afternoon has shaken family and friends in Manitoba and Ontario, where she was well known for her work with First Nations.

Marj Heinrichs, author, journalist, communications consultant and mother of five, died in a crash east of Morris that also sent four other people to hospital with serious injuries.

She was on her way to a traditional sweat lodge ceremony in Roseau River First Nation when she died. Continue reading “Author killed in crash ‘was like family’”

Writer Marj Heinrichs killed in crash near Morris

Marj Heinrichs, an accomplished writer and photographer from Rosenort, was killed in the collision near Morris, on Tuesday afternoon.

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Marj Heinrichs, 54
Marj Heinrichs, 54

Marj Heinrichs, a mother of five and an accomplished writer and photographer from Rosenort, was killed in the collision near Morris, on Tuesday afternoon.

Heinrichs had a passion for aboriginal culture and she was on her way to a traditional sweat ceremony in Roseau River when the collision occurred. She was driving a Chevy Impala, crossing the intersection of Highway 23 and Highway 200 when her car was broadsided by a Chevy Avalanche.

A roadside memorial has been set up at the site of the crash. Continue reading “Writer Marj Heinrichs killed in crash near Morris”

Family Recipes on kehler.ca

The extended Berliner Kehler family possess treasured recipes, some handed down through generations, that are not only beloved because of delicious taste, but because it evokes memories of favorite family get-togethers, a holiday or a treasured family member. We all have favorite foods that seem to be served only when someone special is visiting or when visiting Grandma’s house. It only makes sense that we would now take the time to collect and share these recipes with one another, before they are lost with the passing of each Berliner Kehler.

This is a work in progress which will hopefully result in a treasury of favorite Kehler recipes for generations to come. Submitted recipes will be posted on the “Family Recipes” page of this website. Please share recipes of today or the past, by emailing them to Berliner Kehler Recipes .  Thanks for caring to share!

Camille: A Woman’s Devotional Companion

A little germ of an idea from one of the big themes in our Advent book can actually be traced back to you, my Kehler clan, through a Kehler funeral I attended in 2006.

Camille: A Woman’s Devotional Companion
Camille: A Woman’s Devotional Companion

by Karla Hildebrandt Kroeker

Growing up, a deep love for Christ and His Church was instilled and nurtured in me, and growing up in the family I did, a true passion for reading, ideas, and conversation was sparked and developed.  Over the years, I’ve been extremely fortunate to have had many opportunities to combine these loves in a variety of ways, both through teaching High School English for about 10 years, and through my work as Minister of Worship in my church for the past 6 years.

Continue reading “Camille: A Woman’s Devotional Companion”

CMC Heritage Project at Randolph, MB

In the 1870’s Mennonites, known as Die Mennonitische Gemeinde zu Chortitz, came to Canada from Russia and landed at the junction of the Red and Rat Rivers (near present day Ste. Agathe). From there, they journeyed east and built their first church at Chortitz (present day Randolph) and established a cemetery where today, over 400 people are buried.

In the 1870’s Mennonites, known as Die Mennonitische Gemeinde zu Chortitz, came to Canada from Russia and landed at the junction of the Red and Rat Rivers (near present day Ste. Agathe).  From there, they journeyed east and built their first church at Chortitz (present day Randolph) and established a cemetery where today, over 400 people are buried.

Interest has been expressed in restoring the cemetery and preserving it as a heritage site.  In the same way as the Israelites took stones from the riverbed to recall the crossing of the Jordan into the promised land for future generations, this cemetery is a reminder to many of their spiritual heritage.  In October 2009, the CMC Ministerial approved its designation as a Heritage Cemetery. Continue reading “CMC Heritage Project at Randolph, MB”

A Salute to Grandma

A Tribute to Louise Olson, born Louise Vera Gladys Reimer, a Berliner Kehler

Too often we let our lives go by without making proper homage to the ones we love.

Louise (Reimer) Olson
Louise (Reimer) Olson

A Tribute to Louise Olson, born Louise Vera Gladys Reimer, a Berliner Kehler

Too often we let our lives go by without making proper homage to the ones we love. I am taking this opportunity to share some memories and impressions of a very dear and special person to me – my grandma. Many times I have thanked God for giving me such a remarkable grandmother: she has taught me much, given me much.

My earliest memories of Grandmother begin when I was a young child growing up in southern Manitoba. Grandma and my family both lived on Boyne Street in Morris; being only a short distance away meant that we saw her quite often, sometimes more than once a day. There were also many days and nights when she hosted us youngsters. Continue reading “A Salute to Grandma”

Horfrost to Keep PCU Centre Guests Snacking Happy

Chris Kehler, Horfrost, Portage la Prairie, MB
Chris Kehler, Horfrost, Portage la Prairie, MB

by The Daily Graphic/Central Plains Herald-Leader

Eating at the Portage Credit Union Centre just got much more interesting.

The Portage Regional Recreation Authority announced Friday the concession and catering services at the PCU Centre have been awarded to local restaurant Horfrost.

Horfrost in the Park, as the new concession is to be called, will feature such menu items as maple fries and the Terrier burger, as well as homemade soups and breads. Continue reading “Horfrost to Keep PCU Centre Guests Snacking Happy”

Kehler Klippings of the Berliner Clan

Dig around in your attic, and you will be sure to find old newspaper clippings that bring us to fond memories of the past.   Recently, we found some clippings, articles and pictures that relate to the Berliner Kehler clan.  This website is a great place to showcase memories. Email your clippings to us, for consideration and publication on this website, by sending your email and attachments to the Webmaster.  Let’s have some fun!  Watch for more memories, that will be posted right here!