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Above left: Emily Wozney’s name was drawn for one of the many raffle prizes. Thanks to the generous donations from the business community, family and individuals, almost every child received a raffle prize.

Above: The table laden with raffle prizes.

Left: Tristan Vanmackelberg seems to be thinking hard about what he’s gonna tell Santa he wants for Christmas.

Bottom: Elizabeth Munro looks for some reassurance from her Mom and Dad, as she holds on tight to the teddy bear she won at the Santa Breakfast.

Deloraine 2000 Clubs hosted the annual Breakfast With Santa and Kid’s Christmas Shop on Saturday, December 5.

Pictured on Santa’s knee is Patrick McMechan, son of Jennifer and Dillon. He was very happy to see Santa.

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RCMP report The following is the RCMP report to December 8, 2015. This reporting period, police responded to the following calls for service.

December 1, 2015 • Police received an anonymous letter giving information about people that have been drinking and driving around Killarney. The public is reminded to call 911 if you feel you have seen an impaired driver so Police can be dispatched immediately. Any information including a license plate, make, colour, would be beneficial.

December 3, 2015 • Police received a report of a lost auger bit from Bobcat on the Neelin Road last week. If anyone has found the bit, please let Police know so they can return it the rightful owner.

• Police assisted with a matter under the Mental Health Act in Baldur.

• Police received a 911 complaint of a dangerous driver in Minto, the time delay on the call was 30 minutes. The vehicle was described as a mid 90s white Dodge truck that was “ripping around town, ripping around corners”. No licence plate was obtained and patrols were made but Police did not locate the truck.

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The Deloraine & Area Palliative Care Program invites the community to help us decorate our

18thth annual Memory Tree

A Christmas tree is situated in the waiting room of the Deloraine Health Centre.

We invite all of you to hang an ornament on our tree in memory of someone dear to you and your family. The person can be anyone whom you wish to remember.

You can also hang an ornament “in hope” for someone. Gift tags will be available to identify the person on your ornament, if desired.

You are welcome to pick up your ornament

by January 5, 2016.

All remaining ornaments will be stored to decorate the tree next year.

A donation is not required to hang an ornament on the tree, but anyone wishing to make a donation to the Palliative Care Program may do so at the Business Office.

The residents of our area have been generous to our Palliative Care Program. This is our way of saying “Thank You” and helping you to remember with love and hope at Christmas!

December 4, 2015 • Police spoke with several youth in the Boissevain area regarding a matter pertaining to social media and how to stay safe. The complainant in the matter did not want charges. Police met with parents and students and reviewed the dangers with the use of social media.

• Police were dis-patched to a two vehicle accident in Killarney. One male driver was charged with field to yield right of way.

• Police assisted with a matter under the Mental Health Act in Boissevain.

• Police received a re-port of fraud in Boissevain. An electronic e-transfer was made through a bank account without the owner’s knowledge. The matter was turned over to the RBC Fraud Department.

December 5, 2015 • While on patrol in Cartwright, Police stopped a vehicle on Broadway Avenue and the female driver had an odour of alcohol and open liquor in the vehicle. The female was arrested and charged with impaired driving and will appear in court at a later date.

• Police received a call from a female caller who identified herself as a 3- year-old requiring “help” because her parents were asleep. The child couldn’t identify her phone number or address but told the officer her name. The call was traced and Police attended the location on Laurier Avenue and spoke with the parents who advised that the little person had gotten her mom’s cell phone.

• Police received a re-port of mischief to a residence in Hartney. The matter is under investigation.

• Police received a complaint in the RM of Prairie Lakes, near a residence, of a single rifle shot that was heard. The caller believes this to be someone hunting Elk out of season. Police passed this information to Natural Resources officers.

• Police received a 911 call from an intoxicated female who was not making sense. Police attended and located two females at the residence in the RM of Argyle. One female was incoherent and the other female was upset and wanted to leave the residence with her children because of how intoxicated the other female was. Police gave them a ride home and the matter was resolved with no charges.

December 6, 2015 • A message was left on the Killarney Police voicemail regarding a dog in a nearby yard that is let out after supper and barks a lot every night. The caller also thinks there is a vehicle driving fast up and down the street that may be related. Police called back the complainant and advised that the town has a designated animal control person and she should contact the Town as they can administer fines under the town by-laws.

As for the speeding vehicle, the caller didn’t have any information on it other than it was a truck and they would try and get more information and call back if the problem persists.

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Munchkin Minutes submitted by Wee ‘R’ Daycare staff We have had another fabulous month weather-wise considering November is over. We have been able to continue to enjoy the outdoors.

We learned a lot about dinosaurs and did lots of different activities and crafts including dino prints and pretending to be dinosaurs.

Remembrance Week we talked about why we wear poppies and made different crafts including poppies and Canada flags. We also attended the school Remembrance Day Service in which all the children were very interested.

November 20 was National Child’s Day where we recognize the rights of all children.

Blue ribbons were worn to show our support of these rights.

We also learned about he different types of transportation in our “Things That Go Week”.

We made boats and had mud bogs in paint with our cars.

Everyone was very excited about the first snowfall and we all enjoyed playing in it until it melted again.

At the Centre we are getting geared up for Christmas. We have all our decorations up and we were given a Christmas tree. We’ve also been working at making our own decorations to put on the tree. We have written our Letter to Santa and walked up to mail it. Hopefully the Big Guy in Red will come have a visit with us.

We held our annual general meeting and our 25th anniversary on November 25 at the Centre.

We had some very tasty cupcakes brought for the children for snack that day, too.

We would like to congratulate Glenys Bertholet on her 25 years of quality childcare and Courtney Aitchison on 10 years of service as well.

We are wishing everyone a happy holiday season and a great New Year. We will be back in 2016 with the next Munchkin Minutes.

The Southwest Cougars AAA Midgets hosted the Yellowhead Chiefs in Deloraine on December 1. Garrett Sambrook of Medora (No. 5) gets tied up with a Yellowhead player while defending his goaltender.

Below: Cougar forward McCullough Park of Deloraine right in the action.

Right: Between the first and second period, the local Cougars held a shootout with the Deloraine Initiation team. Pictured: Jagger McMechan trying to beat goaltender Rylan Rommelaere with Quin Hobbs looking on. PHOTO/JUDY WELLS

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Call 204-786-7111 or toll-free 1-866-690-8260 Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Adult - $440 • Family - $910 (family includes husband, wife and only children under the age of 18)

Punch Cards 9 hole adult $150 • 18 hole adult $220 • Junior $80 Canada Golf Cards are also available for purchase at $56.45 including taxes. The cards offer discounts at many golf courses in Canada and USA. Go to www.canadagolfcard.com to find a course and see how the card works. The Deloraine Golf Club retains a portion of the sale of the cards as a fundraiser.

Please mail cheques to: Deloraine Golf Club Inc. Box 746 • Deloraine, MB R0M 0M0 Or drop them off at the office of Sigrid L. De Kezel, CGA at 113 North Railway Avenue E. during office hours.

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Not So Very Long Ago

by Francis Parker 1890 The railway is now completed to Hartney…Deloraine badly needs grain warehouses.

1896 The old Massy-Harris warehouse site is purchased by the Methodists for a building site…Curling begins this week and skating next week.

1902 Deloraine Music Store has organs from $75 and up.

1913 Winston Churchill convinces the US to join him in suspending naval construction for one year…A postal

increase is reversed due to protests from the public.

1919 The Ladies Curling Club fees are $5 for the season…

A boys Physical Culture class is offered at Bidford school.

1929 Deloraine Sports Club holds an old-time fiddler’s contest.

1941 Crystal City Creamery solicits your cream shipments for the coming winter.

1947 A.G. Dailey, Manitoba’s only exhibitor in the sheep classes at the Toronto Win-

ter Fair, makes a good showing…Britain is under new rations for staple foods.

1952 Santa Claus comes to Deloraine by plane…R.N. Stewart is honoured for 22 years as secretary of Medora Pool Elevators…Waskada hired Hank Bergner of Pilot Mound as hockey couch.

1958 Waskada opens its new ten-room consolidated school…Deer hunting is poor this year.

1968 The Royals’ first home game is this week…Goodlands Glee Club, under the

direction of Joan Adams, is awarded the Rose Bowl for raising the most money in the recent talent competition.

1991 The Deloraine Vet Clinic installs a tilt table for operations on large animals…The Bank of Canada’s prime lending rate was the lowest in 18 years. Mortgages rates were 8.75% for 1-year terms.

2004 The Christian Women’s Club celebrate their 30th anniversary…The Southwest Horizon School Division is looking at ways to deal with a $300,000 deficit.

Community Flood Protection open house well attended

by Judy Wells uation. Alternative A includes The Municipality of Delothe following (some of which is raine-Winchester hosted a public already in place): open house in regard to commu• Centennial Drive Dike - apnity flood protection on Monday, proximately 1 m height, 275m November 30, at the Mountview length; Centre.

• Centennial Drive - up to 1 m The purpose of the open raise, 675 m length; house was to gather input for fu• Centennial Apt. Dike - apture flood protection initiatives proximately 1 m height concrete for the community. wall - 120 m length; In conjunction with the Prov• N Railway Ave Ditch - 15 m ince of Manitoba, Council retain berm, gated culvert; the services of the consultant • North Deloraine Ditch - 15 firm KGS to review possible inim berm, gated culvert. tiatives.

Alternative A provides the Approximately 30 residents A representative of KGS Consulting Engineers speaks same flood protection as Alterand/or landowners attended with Darren Beernaert at the Flood Protection Open native B with the same Benefitthroughout the early evening House held November 30.

PHOTO/JUDY WELLS Cost ratio. However, Alternative to discuss their personal experiB also includes expanding the ences with past flood situations, share out to evaluate the effectiveness of channel crossing through the abantheir thoughts on possible solutions existing infrastructure and define doned railway. Alternative B is not and learn what is under consider- foundation conditions for proposed recommended because of the minor measures. ation. benefits (maximum of 2 cm) in reducFlood mitigation concept designs ing flood levels and time delays exSeveral display boards were placed for viewing, starting with Project were developed to provide protec- pected obtaining access to the necesBackground, and ending with Recom- tion for the 1 in 200 year design flood sary railway right-of-way. event, which exceeds the 2014 flood of mendations.

Alternative A provides the same record. The design protection level is flood protection as Alternative C with Project Background The Province of Manitoba and the the 1 in 200 year water level plus 0.6 a similar Benefit-Cost ratio. However, Government of Canada have entered m of freeboard.

Alternative C also includes expanding Three alternatives for overland the West Branch of the Medora Creek. into an agreement to cost share the 2010-2011 Canada-Manitoba Commu- flood mitigation works were devel- Alternative C is not recommended benity Flood Protection program. The oped. They each provide the required cause it has the potential to increase objective of the program is to provide flood protection of the design flood, flows and water levels downstream of flood protection for the communities but have different advantage and dif- Deloraine. ferent benefit-cost ratios. in the Province of Manitoba.

The estimated capital cost of AlterKGS Group Consulting Engineers native A is $587,000, which includes The Municipality of DeloraineWinchester has also opted to partici- carried out this study under the direc- engineering and contingency. Should pate in this program with the intent tion of the Local Dike Steering Com- the project move ahead, this cost will to improve flood protection for the mittee, which includes representation be shared by three levels of governTown of Deloraine. An engineering from Manitoba Infrastructure and ment; 45% Federal, 45% Provincial study was carried out to develop vi- Transportation and the Municipality and 10% Municipality of Deloraineable flood protection options for De- of Deloraine-Winchester.

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Recommendations loraine. The study is funded 90% by Next Steps The preferred option is Alternative • Obtaining Committee and Muthe Provincial Government and 10% A, providing flood protection up to nicipality of Deloraine-Winchester

by Deloraine-Winchester. the 1 in 200 year flood design level, approval; Study Overview • Provincial and Federal approval; A hydrologic and hydraulic study which exceeds surveyed water levels • Detailed design to provide speciwas carried out to determine design from the 2014 flood. It also ensures flows and flood protection levels in continued access to Centennial Apart- fications • Contract tendering and construcDeloraine. A geotechnical assessment ments during a flood event, thereby and a drilling program were carried removing risks associated with evac- tion.

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by Judy Wells Congratulations to Ashton Bell who has made the roster of the Canadian U-18 women’s hockey team. In fact, there are five players from Manitoba! Congratulations, Ashton, and a big shout out to Hockey Manitoba!

• • • Music for Young Children was one of over 100 floats in the 103rd Santa Claus/ Grey Cup Festival 2015 Parade in Winnipeg on Saturday, November 28. Manitoba MYC teachers, along with MYC students, regional coordinator Marilyn Unrau, and special guests from Ottawa, ON - Olivia Riddell, MYC president and international director, David Riddell, vice-president and COO ,and their son, Quinn, participated in the parade.

“MYC is the official activities partner for the WSO Concerts for Kids Series. MYC and WSO shared a float and were joined in the walk with mascots Fireman Fred (MYC) and Manny Tuba (WSO). It certainly was a great opportunity to join in with other MYC teachers and be a part of the excitement in Winnipeg. Around the World with Manny Tuba is the next WSO Kids Concert which will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2016, 2:00 p.m. Join us for pre-concert activities which start at 1:00 p.m. Order your tickets now! “A great stocking stuffer for your grandkids!”

• • • Tundra Oil recently made three donations to projects in local schools and school divisions, through their respective SD Foundations. The donations are from the Tundra Oil & Gas Virden Field & office staff 2014 Untied Way campaign. The staff does an annual in-house fundraising campaign, and the monies raised are then distributed to charities of their choice in the communities where they live and work. It’s important to note that - The United Way in Manitoba has no overhead costs, which means every dollar collected in the campaign goes directly to the chosen charities.

The donations were $2,950 to each project: 1. Birtle Elementary School (Levelled Literacy Intervention Program); 3. Fort La Bosse School Division (Breakfast and Healthy Snack programs); and 3. Southwest Horizon School Division: This was Tundra’s 3rd year of donating to the Summer Literacy program, offered annually in SHSD. The Summer Literacy Program aims to engage children with top quality literature and further their love of books over the summer months. Children explore written and oral language through games, music, drama, reading, writing, hands-on activities and more. Literacy Leaders for this program are Brandon University Education students. The program is offered free of charge to children in nine communities in the division.

• • • This past week was full of Christmas activities. Most of them are covered in this issue but some had to be carried over to next week. The School concerts were amazing thanks to the talents and enthusiasm of the students and the excellent leadership of music teacher David Heilmann, teachers and EAs. Way to go everyone!

• • • Check out all the Letters to Santa in this week’s special Christmas edition. They are always good to put a smile on your face.

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Deloraine School K-3 present annual Christmas Concert

Deloraine School Kindergarten to Grade 3 students presented “Flakes” as their Christmas Concert on Monday, December 7. Above: Some of the cast of “Flakes” showing great surprise as they sing one of their songs. Right: Part of the cast of “Flakes” showing an animated “What can you do?” gesture.

by Judy Wells You’ve heard of “no room at the inn” on December 7 there was “no room in the theatre” when the Kindergarten to Grade 3 students presented their Christmas concert –“Flakes”.

The students all depicted snowflakes in this delightful musical. Owen Raes played the role of the weatherman. He pointed out on the weather map that a cold snap was coming to Deloraine.

Prologue: “Get ready to shiver, shimmy and shake! The north wind is starting to blow and the temperatures are dropping to 20 below. . .zero, that is! A big blizzard is on the way as a cool bunch of jazzy, fingersnappin’ snowflakes take center stage.

What a glistening sight. UH OH! Here comes the snowplow! Join the fun as the Flakes and Snirts help the Littlest Snowflake see how no two flakes are alike and we are all special in our own way!”

The program included several songs “Cold Snap” with solos from Owen Raes, Charly Artz and Dylan Swaenepoel; “We’re Flakes!” “SNIRT” (featuring Grade 2 and 3 students); “One In A Million” and to conclude Reprise “We’re Flakes.”

The Cast Kindergarten: Jonah Artz, Griffin Bertholet, Lainie Hammond, Jaden Lay, Zachary Lesy, Derek Morningstar, Nolan Vandaele, Chloe Astle, Mardee Forsyth, Melody Hofer, McKenna Lea, Jagger McMechan, Alexis Nelson, Paige Vandaele, Rebecca McEvoy-Trepanier, Gabriella Atkinson, Ashton Gilson, Emilia Jenkins, Kayleigh Leitner, Darius Meggison, Avery Outhwaite and Kyan Vandenberghe.

Grade 1: Avery Aitchison, Kailyn Corkish, Cedric Maddess, Evan Raes, Armaan Thind, Marissa Andries, Addison Crepeele, Kelsey McGee, Ivy Raes, Tristan Vanmackelberg, Emry Cassan, Callie Ginter, Teagan McNarland, Jordyn Schultz and Lane Vanrobaeys.

Grade 2: Christopher Atkinson, Chelsea Clark, Bella Lehman, Lucas Maynard, Colter Roy, Roland Boles-McKay, Brody Gower, Estefany Leiva Flores, Juliana Nestibo, Brooklyn Vandaele, Jack Whetter, Jessie Brown-Hayward, Ryan Janzen, Kadence Mann, Taryn Perriman and Jerron Wells.

Grade 3: Preston Andries, Sebastian Day, Owen Raes, Dylan Swaenepoel, Charly Artz, Adam Estremos, Madisyn Revet, Hannah Vandaele, Millie Wilkinson, Robert Boyce, Emma Hammond, Austin Soukup and Presley Wells.

“Flakes” was a musical celebration of Snow, Slush and Snirt! (snirt is a combination of snow and dirt).

It was very evident the cast was well rehearsed by Mr. David Heilmann, music teacher. The students gave an amazing performance! They knew their lines well and delivered them with great volume and clarity. The choir choreography was right in time with the music and words and practically done in unison - no small feat for young students.

You couldn’t help but have fun watching the performance of “Flakes” and take home the message in your hearts that “no two people (snowflakes) are alike but still everyone is special in their own way! What an appropriate message for Christmas!

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Above: Some of the Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2 students singing a song from “Flakes” - their musical Christmas concert.

Right: Weatherman Owen Raes warns of an upcoming cold snap in the Deloraine area before the K-3 Christmas Concert started.

PHOTOS/JUDY WELLS

The Deloraine Ladies 2000 Club looks after the Kid’s Christmas Shop, which was held in conjunction with the Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 5.

Left: Dana Kelm, a new member of the Club, at the gift-wrapping station.

Above: Jayda Soukup shops at Arlett Weidenhamer’s “Steeped” Tea products, one of six vendors at the Kid’s Christmas Shop.

PHOTO/JUDY WELLS

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Manitoba Hydro applies to PUB for interim electricity rate increase (WINNIPEG) - On November 18, Manitoba Hydro filed a supplemental application to the Public Utilities Board of Manitoba (PUB) for approval of an interim rate increase of 3.95%, effective April 1, 2016. Manitoba Hydro had originally asked the PUB to approve this rate increase as part of its General Rate Application last year.

“The increase we applied for continues the approach of requesting moderate, predictable rate increases each year to fund the expansion of our generation and transmission system, as well as the renewal and modernization of our grid,” said Darren Rainkie, Chief Financial Officer for Manitoba Hydro.

“Ensuring we can meet the energy needs of our customers today - and tomorrow - is key for us,” said Rainkie. “New generation and transmission projects are required to meet increasing electrical usage. Plus, our distribution system is aging and needs to be renewed and in many cases expanded to maintain reliable service. Those are the drivers behind our request.”

If approved, the monthly electricity bill for a residential customer without electric space heat, using an average of 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month, would increase by $3.33 effective April 1, 2016. The monthly bill for a residential customer with electric space heat, using an average of 2,000 kWh a month, would increase by $6.36, commencing April 1, 2016. Even with the requested rate increases Manitoba Hydro customers will continue to have electricity rates that are affordable and competitive with other utilities in North America.

“The interim rate increase we requested on November 18 is consistent with our plan to gradually increase rates during this period of extensive capital investment, balancing the need for investment to maintain safe and reliable service with providing stable and predictable rates for our customers,” said Rainkie.

Rainkie added that Manitoba Hydro is continuing to offer a wide variety of Power Smart and other energy efficiency programs for residential, commercial, and industrial customers to help them use energy more efficiently, and control their energy bills. Manitoba Hydro’s Affordable Energy Program also offers specialized programming to help lower income customers reduce their energy costs.

Waskada resident wins gold medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music The Royal Conservatory congratulates Waskada resident Amy Elizabeth Wiebe, age 10, who won a Gold Medal for scoring the top mark in Manitoba on the Preparatory B Piano examination. Amy received the award on Sunday, November 29, at a public ceremony in the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Amy’s teacher is Dale Whetter, who lives in Boissevain.

Regional Gold Medals are

awarded each academic year (September 1 to August 31) to Conservatory examination candidates in Preparatory A and B and Grades 1 to 10 who achieve the highest mark in their respective province or designated region. Eligible candidates must score at least 80% on their practical examination and must have competed the co-requisite theory examinations for their re-

spective grade and discipline. Gold medal ceremonies are held annually in cities across Canada, often in conjunction with Convocation cere-monies, to recognize students’ achievements and acknowledge the contributions of their teachers.

The Royal Con-servatory of Music is one of the largest and most respected music and arts education institutions in the world.

Page 7, Deloraine Times & Star, Deloraine, MB, December 11, 2015

Southwest Cougars

by Grant Moffatt The Cougars finished a tough three game week with an overtime win over the Wild on Saturday afternoon. Sunday afternoon they had a one goal lead after one period and then saw the skates come off in a 7 1 loss to the Thrashers.

Earlier in the week, the high flying Yellowhead Chiefs jumped out to a two goal lead at the game played in Deloraine and hung on for a 3 -1 win on Tuesday night.

The Chiefs scored on their first two shots in Deloraine chasing Rylan Rommelaeare from the net. Brady Gordon came in on relief and stopped all 21 shots he faced. Jared McCorrister finally scored 5 minutes into the third from Jared Janke and Grady Hobbs in a fast paced game. The Chief put the game away with an empty net goal as time was expiring.

Quin Hobbs earned the Subway Player of the Game.

The Cougars visited the MTS Iceplex on Saturday afternoon.

John Patmore hooked up with Quin Hobbs to open the scoring 1:43 into the first. The Wild evened the score and then took the lead before the 13 minute mark of the first. Jared McCorrister scored a power play goal at 16:53 of the second to even the score from Quin Hobbs and Ben Hilhorst. The teams played a scoreless third period setting up overtime.

McCullough Park Deloraine/Winchester

RCMP report

was the overtime hero as he notched the winner from Ben Hilhorst 3 minutes into extra time for the 9th win of the year. Brady Gordon turned aside 26 shots for the win.

The Cougars opened the scoring on Sunday afternoon when John Patmore scored 18 minutes into the period from Garret Sambrook.

The Cats outshot the Thrashers 14-3 in the first. The Thrashers scored 4 times in the second and 3 more in the third as the Cougars outshot the Thrashers 47 to 32 on the day but the game turned into a fiasco when the officials lost control of the game calling fighting majors and misconducts like they were Christmas candy.

The Cougars play host to Parkland and Interlake this weekend and host Brandon on December 16.

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Continued from page 2 • Police received a re-port of uttering threats in the Killarney-Turtle Mountain area. Police arrested and charged a male youth with utter threats.

He was released on an undertaking and will appear in court.

• Police received a call reporting two unknown males in a white Dodge 4x4 truck that the complainant believes shot a deer on his property. He confronted the men who claimed they did not know it was private property. The two young men, who were possibly brothers, left toward Highway 450 where he lost sight of them. A license plate was not obtained. The complainant found a pool of blood on the ground where the hunter`s had obviously shot and killed something. Police contacted Natural Resources and made extensive patrols of the gravel roads between Boissevain and Deloraine including the Metigoshe area with a negative result. The matter will be followed up with Natural Resources.

December 7, 2015 • Police received an iPhone 5S that was located on Highway 18. The phone can be claimed at the Killarney Detachment by identifying the picture on the front.

• Police assisted with a matter under the Mental Health Act in the Boissevain-Morton Municipality.

December 8, 2015 • Police received a report that sometime during the prior night prior, had put maple syrup in the gas tank of a truck. He doesn’t know who is responsible, but has suspicions. The complainant did not provide a statement and was not overly cooperative. Photos were obtained of the vehicle damage and the complainant did not wish to have a criminal investigation pursued.

• Police assisted with a matter under the Family Relations Act in the Boissevain-Morton Municipality.

And now, another short poetry break as we head into the Christmas season: At Christmas time as we spread some cheer, Don’t drink and drive, the Police will be near.

An impounded vehicle and a hefty fine, for sure, A year with no license, just may be the cure.

If you’ve been drinking, please don’t drive, Stay safe for your loved ones and come home alive.

The RCMP holiday checkstop program will again be running from December 1 to January 3, 2016. RCMP in Killarney and across the country will be conducting checkstops for impaired driving and high risk behaviour. Use a designated driver, wear your seatbelt, and do not text and drive!!! Happy holidays!!!

Joke of the Day: A police officer pulls over this guy who had been weaving in and out of the lanes.

He goes up to the guy’s window and says, “Sir, I need you to blow into this breathalyzer tube.”

The man says, “Sorry officer I can’t do that. I am an asthmatic. If I do that I’ll have a really bad asthma attack.”

“Okay, fine. I need you to come down to the station to give a blood sample.”

“I can’t do that either. I am a hemophiliac. If I do that, I’ll bleed to death.”

“Well, then we need a urine sample.”

“I’m sorry, Officer, I can’t do that either. I am also a diabetic. If I do that I’ll get really low blood sugar.”

“Alright then I need you to come out here and walk this white line.”

“I can’t do that, Officer.”

“Why not?”

“Because I’m too drunk to do that!”

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Page 8, Deloraine Times & Star, Deloraine, MB, December 11, 2015

Olympic coach teaches development session

Olympic coach Patty Hole of Virden was in Deloraine on Sunday, November 22, to conduct a skater development session with skaters from the Deloraine, Waskada and Melita Skate Clubs. Patty is pictured back left.

Left: Hillary Bennie of the Waskada Skate Club holds a balloon while executing a skating jump - a tip from Olympic coach Patty Hole.

Above: Olympic coach Patty Hole of Virden skates with some young skaters at a development session in Deloraine.

PHOTO/COURTESY JULIE CORKISH

jumps.

The afternoon began with an office warm up and stretching session, followed by the on-ice stroking and jumping lessons. Patty incorporated the use of balloons and hula hoops as teaching aids for many of the skills she worked on which resulted in many laughs as skaters tried new tricks.

All of the skaters enjoyed Patty and Kiana’s enthusiasm and encouragement as they attempted more difficult jumps and worked on improving their overall skating.

Hall/Curling Complex Plans Underway

NOTICE 2000 CLUB COMMUNITY CALENDARS

submitted by Julie Corkish, Deloraine Skate Club On November 22, Patty Hole of Virden, MB, and former coach of 2014 Canadian Olympic Pairs team Paige Lawrence and Rudi Swiegers came to Deloraine to do a skater development session with skaters from Deloraine, Melita, and Waskada Skating Clubs.

Coach Sharlene McGregor organized the afternoon and 24 local skaters participated. Patty brought Kiana Mann, one of her novice women level skaters, to assist with the sessions and demonstrate stroking skills and

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Deloraine Area United Church Service Schedule Sunday, December 13 • 11:15 a.m.

Advent 3

Sunday, December 20 • 11:15 a.m.

Advent 4

Christmas Eve Service • 8:00 p.m.

December 27 • No Service All are welcome to celebrate the Season.

The Deloraine-Winchester Council and Curling Club are combining efforts to replace the decommissioned community hall and deteriorated curling rink. Following a positive response received at the recent community meeting, Council passed the following resolution, “Be it resolved that the Municipality of Deloraine-Winchester hereby instructs administration to proceed with preparation of a Local Improvement Plan for a Community Hall/Curling Rink Complex”. The decision to proceed with a proposed combined complex has been made official.

Reeve Weidenhamer says, “The decision to proceed with this complex is an effort to meet the needs of the community as efficiently and effectively as possible. Council feels that after the initial public consultation, that it was well supported. There will be more public input sought, when the Public Hearing for the formation of the Local Improvement Plan is presented, hopefully early in the new year.”

Two committees have been formed - a “Building Committee” chaired by Brian Franklin, and a “Fundraising Committee” chaired by Carmel Olson.

Success in completing the project will depend on the volunteer support from community members, as well as finanCORNER POCKET cial support form a variety of sources.

A design for the complex is pending.

PUBLISHING A variety of fundraisers will be necessary, so the Committee is inviting ideas from the community-at-large across all age groups.

The Melita New Era, Have a great idea for a fundraiser?

Deloraine Times & Star, Can you suggest a corporate sponsor?

Reston Recorder and If so, contact either Liza Park or Carmel Souris Plaindealer Olson: Liza Park email: liza@delowin. will be CLOSED ca, Carmel Olson email: cargar1@live.ca “There is no question that we need December 23 to January 1. both,” says Carmel, “for current and fuRegular hours resume Monday, January 4. ture generations.”

In addition to the traditional usage, The December 25 paper will be published December 23. the complex will provide a place to Deadline for News and Advertising is Monday, December 21 at noon. host events and accommodate meeting There will be no paper published Friday, January 1, 2016. space. Both venues will help keep Deloraine a great place to live and raise famiPhone 204-522-3491 Fax 204-522-3648 Email cpocket@mts.net lies. A combined effort will reduce both the financial and volunteer burden.

We wish everyone a happy, healthy Holiday Season!

HOLIDAY HOURS

Deloraine Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following for their contributions to the

2015 “Light Up For Christmas”

Thank you to all of my loyal customers for your patronage throughout 2015.

I look forward to continue to serve you in 2016.

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• Dand Belles & Beaux 4-H Club for selling hot dogs/hot chocolate and to all the members and leaders who assisted with setting up bales and tables; • Businesses which remained open and offered specials that evening - Boundary Coop Home Centre, Kiosk and Food Store; Simplicity Clothing & Accessories; The Rendezvous Restaurant and Simply Essential Mini Day Spa - which included several home-based businesses; • David Heilmann & Community Band, Community Choir and School Choir; • Brent Crowe who provided trucks and trailers and BIG thank you to Sheldon Crepeele for driving the truck, especially at the last minute; • Gord Weidenhamer for the use of his bales; • Santa Claus • Town of Deloraine Public Works for setting up the big tree, delivering and picking up picnic tables ; • MNP staff for working the show and MNP for sponsoring the movie; • Margaret Weidenhamer who sat at the Christmas Cheer drop off; • Victoria Morningstar who for the Christmas Photo Booth

And all who attended the event and made it a night to remember!