ABBOTSFORD, BC (with files from WINKLER, MB)

There is a growing trend in traditionally-Mennonite communities across Canada – putting a Siemens in charge. This month civic elections in both Abbotsford and Winkler sent a Siemens to the mayor’s office and political pundits believe this could be a trend.

“Next thing you know Jac Siemens will be mayor of Steinbach,” said political pundit Darryl Siemens. “There are Siemenses all over the place and they all seem to be pretty good at politics for some reason.”

Mayor Ross Siemens of Abbotsford and Mayor Henry Siemens of Winkler are already planning a Siemens Summit sometime this winter.

“Our goal is to get a Siemens in charge of Leamington, La Crete, and even Rosthern if we can,” said Siemens. “Our motto is this – ‘Hey, why not go with a Siemen

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