March 18, 2016

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Complex update from the public meeting held November 16, 2015

Deloraine School Reach For The Top teams are having a stellar season thus far, both Intermediate and Senior teams are undefeated! Intermediate team: back row (L-R): Keiman Olson, Zach Maddess, Kristian Nestibo, Kale Rushing, Mr. Artz. Front: Kenzie Edwards and Jack Kelm (captain). The team is undefeated for the season and have also qualified for Provincials!

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The Senior Reach For The Top team back row (L-R): Daniel Calverley (co-captain), Teagan Nestibo (co-captain), Mr. Artz.

Front: Kristian Nestibo and Jack Kelm. The team finished the Prairie Division with a perfect 9 and 0 and have now qualified for Provincials at the Human Rights Museum in April.

Subsequent to the public feedback which was received at the public meeting held November 16, 2015, at the Mountview Centre, Council instructed administration to proceed with the development of a Local Improvement Plan for the purpose of a combined Community Hall/ Curling Rink Complex in an effort to meet the needs of the community in the most efficient manner possible.

Council passed yet another resolution to work with a team of architect/ engineers to fine tune the floor plan and to draft construction documents, for tendering the proposed project. The construction specifications will be ready for final approval by the Committee/Council between April 4-6, 2016. At that time, there will be a public tendering process, which Council anticipates will span a 3-4 week period.

Once the Committee and Council has had a chance to review the tendering submissions, they will conduct a Public Hearing to present the Local Improvement Plan. This meeting will be held approximately 30-40 days after tenders have been reviewed. Council and Committee members will be on hand to receive representations, objections to, and in support of this project. It will set out total borrowing costs and how it may impact all those taxpayers who would be affected by the Local Improvement Plan.

There is a formal objection format required for all those not in favour of this project which will be recorded, and submitted along with the application for the Local Improvement Plan to the Municipal Board, who will make a ruling as to whether the Local Improvement Plan is approved, and subsequently proceed with the borrowing process to proceed with this project.

Please stay tuned to local newspaper advertisement, as well as social media.

We will endeavour to keep the general public as informed as possible for opportunities for public input as this project develops.

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RCMP report The following is the RCMP report to March 15, 2016. This reporting period, police responded to the following calls for service.

March 8, 2016 • Police received a report of stolen license plates from a vehicle in Boissevain.

• Police received a call complaining about a neighbour’s dogs being outside, untied and defecating in his yard in Boissevain. Police provided him with a name and number for the Animal Bylaw Control Officer for the area and was advised to contact him as this was not a Police matter.

March 9, 2016 • Police received a report of receiving harassing text messages/emails from from a male regarding some money owed. Police reviewed messages and there was nothing threatening in nature. The cooperative male was spoken to.

• Police were dispatched to a report of a possible impaired driver in Boissevain. Police made extensive patrols north of Boissevain and in the Town of Boissevain looking for the suspects vehicle with a negative result.

• Police received a report a possible break, enter and mischief to a neighbour’s property in Waskada. The front door window was broken and the solar lights in the front garden were knocked down.

March 10, 2016 • Police assisted with a matter under the Mental Health Act in Baldur.

• Police received a report of a mischief in Boissevain The matter was unfounded.

March 11, 2016 • Police received a report of a vehicle that has been parked outside a residence for two weeks.

Public Notice Public Notice is hereby given that Deloraine Golf Club in the RM of Winchester intend to conduct the following pesticide control programs between May 15, 2016 and November 30, 2016.

• To control broadleaf weeds within the golf course, the herbicides to be used include Par III. • To control turf grass disease the fungicides Terraclor, Heritage Max, Instrata and Daconil will be used.

The public may send written submissions within 15 days of the publication of this notice to the department below.

Manitoba Conservation 123 Main Street, Suite 160 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1A5

The matter is being investigated.

• Police received a report of a vehicle that was driving 60km/h on Highway 23 - 5 miles east of Dunrea, a Silver SUV on the wrong side of the road. The complainant, who did not wish to provide a statement or have charges pursued but was concerned for the elderly male behind the wheel, for both his and public safety. The matter is under investigation and Manitoba Public Insurance was contacted for a license review.

• Police received several calls to report a suspicious person canvassing the neighborhood for what she understood as “world religion”. Earlier call received, regarding the same complaint.

Police were aware that World Vision Canada were in Town raising money for their charity.

Patrols were made and a World Vision employee located, identified and who presented proper World Vision identification. He advised that they were done in Killarney and were heading back to Winnipeg. According to the employee, they managed to sponsor 22 children from local donations!

March 12, 2016 • Police were dispatched to a report of a possible stolen truck. The complainant loaned the subject of complainant his truck. The matter was deemed unfounded as investigation revealed other details.

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

March 13, 2016 • Police were dispatched to a report of several vehicles speeding/racing in Killarney near the Shamrock Centre. A black truck, green Grand Am, and a white SUV with partial Manitoba marker GXZ. Police attended, made patrols. No suspect vehicles remaining in area or located by Police.

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male went through the ice at the northern shore of Pelican Lake near Ninette, while ice fishing.

Police, Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched. While en-route, Police were advised that Fire Department had the male out of the water. Police arrived on scene, followed by Ambulance. The male was identified and his friend advised they were on the ice when one male fell through and sunk up to his waist. The other male managed to help him out of the water and the two made it safely to shore. Ambulance attendants assessed and cleared the male who refused further treatment.

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

If you have any information about these crimes or any other crimes, please contact the RCMP Office or Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477.

Reminders: Police would like to remind the public that if anyone requires fingerprinting services, they must make an appointment at the Killarney RCMP detachment. Drop-ins cannot be accommodated.

We would like to advise that the business hours of operation at the Killarney Detachment are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday NEW HOURS FOR THE BOISSEVAIN OFFICE: The Boissevain RCMP business hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No office staff on Fridays.

The Deloraine RCMP business hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday are 8:30 to 3:00 p.m.

The general public is encouraged to attend during those hours to ensure someone will be here. It is also recommended to call ahead, however, in the event of an emergency, call 911 or the emergency line.

Literacy Program Leaders $15 per hour x 32 hours per week Southwest Horizon School Division requires four enthusiastic youth (ages 16-29) to work on an exciting summer program in our division for an 8 week period from June 20 until August 12, 2016.

Responsibilities will include: the development and administration of a preschool and a school age literacy recreation program in each community. Applicants should have experience with both age groups as well as a love of literacy. Interest/study in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

Working in partners, leaders will deliver programming in each of the following Southwest Horizon School Division communities: Souris, Wawanesa, Hartney, Deloraine, Waskada, Pierson, Melita, and Colony Schools (mileage will be paid).

A current (within the last 6 months) Criminal Record Check and a current Child Abuse Registry Check as well as a valid driver’s license and vehicle is required.

For further information contact: Lynn Cory, Student Services CoordinatorTelephone: 1-204-483-6244 To apply for the position (include an updated

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Students handed the players a thoughtful send-off gift as they boarded the bus for Provincials. Sydnie Corkish (L) and Briar Mills were the presenters.

Deloraine School students and staff gave the Colts hockey team a big send-off on Thursday, March 10. They formed two lines facing each other and cheered as the players walked between the lines and onto the bus on their way to the “AA” High School Provincials in Minnedosa. Pictured looking “cool” in his shades is Justin “Tiger” Adams, followed by Tristan “T-Bone” Bell.

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Market Report

by Bob Cey Get those clubs dusted off and get ready for an early spring. We have had a steady flow of Canada geese flying over our house and you cannot help but start thinking about your favourite outdoor activities.

For those of you who like to know what the gas prices have been doing, Manitoba’s lowest is 78.9 at Costco in Winnipeg and 77.9 at a 7-Eleven in Regina for Saskatchewan. WTI crude oil has been slowly inching ahead as the International Energy Agency sees the price as having bottomed out when it hit $26 per barrel a few weeks ago. The feeling is the longer that oil prices stay depressed and oil companies delay spending on new projects then more $$ will be needed down the road to play catch up on new projects. The global oil industry has cut an estimated 390 billion in capital spending projects .

History will probably repeat itself in that this will eventually cause prices to rise and, therefore, we will see the beginning of the next cycle. I was chatting with a man who has been on this planet much longer than I have and he made the comment to me that as long as there is a drop of oil in the ground humans will keep pumping. There are 6,000 products that we typically do not associate with crude oil and most of us think of gas and distillates when we think of crude oil. We think of global warming, air pollution, etc., we do not typically think of anything positive when we think of crude oil. I think you will see a push back by those with a vested interest in the energy sector and an attempt to change the attitudes and direction in the future as the status quo will not be sustainable and any time you force someone’s hand you see change. It may mean more focus on renewable en-

ergy to make it more affordable and practical or new technology to make nonrenewable energy better. One thing is for certain, the more minds and money that are focused on figuring out what comes next the more change we will see. By the way it is the first time since 1986 that we have seen back to back years of dropping capital expenditures in the oil industry and back then oil dropped to $10 per barrel.

Canada outshines most equity markets Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite index outperformed most global equity benchmarks this week.

The Canadian Stock Market gained as the energy sector was boosted by rising oil prices. Oil hit its highest levels of the year as the International Energy Agency predicted that prices may have bottomed. Volatility in other commodities prices resulted in swings in the materials sector, although it ended the week with a gain. Bullion reached a 13-month high before falling back by week’s end. The financials sector also advanced.

US stocks wavered as investors digested the sharp advance of recent weeks, but finished the week in positive territory as oil prices rose and European central bank policy helped support share prices. However, uncertainty over the future of US interest rates kept a lid on advances.

The European Central Bank announced new measures to stimulate the Eurozone economy. It reduced its key interest rates and will increase the value of bonds it buys each month. It also announced a new round of cheap loans to banks.

The measures, revealed Thursday, initially pushed share prices lower as the euro rose and investors questioned whether they will have much impact. European and global markets rebounded Friday as investors warmed to the central bank’s efforts to boost economic growth.

Global economic growth concerns persisted, although in recent weeks investors appear to have be-

come more comfortable with the outlook, particularly as data shows that the US economy remains on a growth trajectory. China’s remains in focus as the government said it expects the economy to grow 6.5% to 7% this year, the lowest target in about 25 years. However, the country’s leaders indicated they would prioritize economic growth. Data released this week showed the worst monthly decline in Chinese exports since 2009 in February. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund reiterated concerns about the world economy. It cited increasing “risk of economic derailment” and called on policymakers to take action.

In other news this week: • The Bank of Canada held interest rates at historic lows. It “expects global growth to strengthen this year and next” but “the low level of oil prices will continue to dampen growth in Canada and other energyproducing countries”.

• Canada unexpectedly lost 2,300 jobs in February and the unemployment rate rose to 7.3%, the highest level in almost three years. Job losses were heaviest in the resource sector.

• Strength in commodities, particularly oil, continued to push the Canadian dollar higher against its US counterpart.

• Canadian housing starts increased by more than expected in February, although with considerable weakness in the oil patch. New house prices rose slightly in January over December.

What’s ahead next week: Canada • Consumer price index.

• Retail sales.

• Manufacturing data.

• CREA home sales data.

US • Federal Reserve monetary policy decision.

• Consumer price index.

• House sales, housing starts, building permits.

• Retail sales.

• Industrial production.

• Regional manufacturing surveys.

This week’s market closing values: EQUITY INDICES S&P/TSX S&P 500 DJIA FTSE 100 CAC 40 DAX Nikkei Hang Seng

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CAD 13,522.00 2,022.19 17,213.31 6,139.79 4,492.79 9,831.13 16,938.87 20,199.60

CAD + 309.50 + 22.20 + 206.54 - 59.64 + 36.17 + 6.96 - 75.91 + 22.90

CAD + 2.34% + 0.26% + 0.36% - 0.54% + 1.40% + 0.66% - 1.12% - 0.68%

CAD + 3.94% - 5.45% - 5.59% - 8.11% - 4.94% - 10.97% + 10.20% - 12.01%

CAD - 8.26% + 2.54% + 0.98% - 8.73% - 1.49% - 8.75% - 0.08% - 11.76%

CAD - 0.22% + 16.04% + 14.16% + 5.09% + 4.52% + 8.96% + 10.05% + 3.42%

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Odds & Ends So we’ve had a nice taste of spring recently but I hear there’s snow on the way. Sounds about right. That’s okay, Manitobans are a hardy bunch and the nasty weather will be short-lived.

• • • A huge shout out to Deloraine School’s Reach For The Top teams - both the Intermediate and Senior teams have gone undefeated this season and both are competing at Provincials. Mr. Paul Artz is their coach/mentor. The Senior team will be going to their Provincials at The Human Rights Museum - how cool is that! These students are an inspiration to their fellow students and to the community. Congratulations and good luck!

• • • Good luck to Kale Rushing and Marcus Villanueva in the Basketball Provincials being held in Boissevain this weekend. These young men play with the Boissevain team and Leon Rushing coaches.

• • • For you history/heritage buffs, check out the article about the Turtle Mountain-Souris Plains Heritage Association AGM. There were many informative presentations.

• • • Waskada held a youth bonspiel recently. A big shout out to Kay McMillan who organized this event. The kids had a lot of fun and honed their curling skills.

• • • The Deloraine Colts won the Consolation final at their Provincials in Minnedosa last weekend, defeating Major Pratt 5-2. Way to go team!

• • • Deloraine & Area Donor’s Choice 2016 campaign will get underway on April 1. The form has a new look - the local charities are listed first at the top, followed by the rest. As well there is a new charity - Turtle Mountain Bible Camp and Southwest Pro-life is no longer listed. You can find the new form in this week’s issue and be ready for the canvasser when they come to your door.

• • • Deloraine Skate Club held its annual Ice Revue on Sunday, March 13. Check out next week’s issue for article and photos.

Waskada Skate Club is hosting its Ice Revue on Friday, March 18. Check next week’s paper for coverage.

• • • Also in this week’s issue look for the Press Release about the Complex update.

• • • If anyone would like to volunteer to help out at the Deloraine Border Festival, please contact Claire Day at 204747-2335. There are spots open for chairpersons, secretary and door persons.

Any and all help is appreciated.

The Deloraine Times & Star does not guarantee publication of any articles or pictures submitted. Such submissions, if printed, will appear at the discretion of the editor and publisher and only when time and space permit.

The Deloraine Times & Star requires that all names be printed regarding Letters to the Editor.

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A new look for Donor’s Choice submitted by Brenda Adams Donor’s Choice canvas sheets now list our local charities on the top of the canvas sheet and the other charities below them. Also new this year is the addition of Turtle Mountain Bible Camp (TMBC) and the deletion of

Southwest Pro-Life.

The 2016 canvas runs from April 1 22 and canvassers are asked to pick up their kits at the TD Canada Trust Bank the week of March 21. Kits should be retuned to TD Canada Trust Bank by April 22.

You can fill the donation form printed in this week’s newspaper, and either hand it to your door to door canvasser or mail it to Prairie Skills Inc. The address is Box 811, Deloraine, MB, R0M 0M0. Please make sure cheques are made out to Deloraine and Area

Donor’s Choice and Tracey Raikes, Donor’s Choice treasurer, will issue a receipt to you when the cheque is deposited.

We thank the TD Canada Trust Bank staff and all volunteers for your participation in this canvas.

Donor’s Choice charities The 2016 Deloraine & Area Donor’s Choice will run from April 1 - 22. The following includes a brief bio about each charity: The ALS Society of Manitoba They are very grateful to all the donors. The donation will directly assist Manitobans living with ALS/MND, through client services, equipment, education and support and other programs like the Brummit Feasby ALS House-the-only-Home with Care and Support giving 24 hour, 7 days a week support for those needing respite and longer term care. Research is supported on an ongoing basis with the hope that new treatments and hopefully a cure for different forms of the disease.

Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Currently, over 22,000 Manitobans have Alzheimer’s disease/dementia. 43% of Manitobans have a family member of close friend with Alzheimer’s/dementia. Your donations help support the Society’s programs and services such as supportive counselling; caregiver and professional education; support groups for people with dementia and for their caregivers; pubic awareness; the Safely Home™ program; the First Link® program and; more. The Alzheimer Society is also a prominent voice in advocating for change within all levels of government, and is a leading funder of Alzheimer research.

Bren-Del-Win Library Check out the new books, movies and audio books available at the library. The online catalogue is now available at www.delorainelibrary.com.

Check the status of items you have borrowed or would like to borrow. You can also use the link to view eBooks.

Canadian Cancer Society For more than 75 years the Canadian Cancer Society has led the fight against all forms of cancer. We’ve done it with the support of thousands of Manitobans who enable us to: • Be the charitable leader in cancer research; • Delivering community-based programs including transportation service; • Working to ensure the government and health care system is responsive to caner patients.

Lives are being saved as a result. Before only 1 in 4 survived, now the survival rate is 63%. However, cancer continues to be the leading cause of premature death.

Canadian Diabetes Association 116,000 Manitobans have diabetes and another 198,000 live with pre diabetes. Those numbers continue to rise. The Westman branch provides services such as education materials, information sessions and D Cap for children with Type 1 diabetes. We will come to your community if asked.

The office in Brandon at the Town Centre is open Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone 204-728-2382 or our website is www.diabetes.ca Canadian Red Cross Society - Manitoba West Region Your donation helps keep Manitobans safe through First Aid, swimming and water safety lessons, violence and abuse prevention education, bullying prevention education, as well as preparing for, and responding to disasters.

Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba A private, non-profit, community-based charitable agency led by a community-represented volunteer Board of Directors. The agency is mandated to provide protection and preventative services to westman children seen to be at risk of neglect and abuse. To help minimize their risk, the agency also offers a broad continuum of family strengthening care and support services - such as parenting courses and workshops - to help the family’s ability to meet their children’s needs.

Deloraine Health Auxiliary Donor’s Choice funds help boost the efforts of the volunteer members. It is the Auxiliary who provides those extras to the healthcare facilities, as well as EMS. Our fundraising efforts allowed us to purchase a power stretcher and we are currently

fundraising for an enclosed area for the PCH. Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children The national charity of the Elks of Canada.

The charity was founded to help children when funds were not available from other sources. The fund supports programs related to hearing and communication disorder through clinics as well as scholarships to students studying Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and engaging in awareness and advocacy for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Programs. www.elks-

canada.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ElksofCanada Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba A non-profit agency that depends on generous donations from the public and does not receive any core government funding, nor is it a United Way Agency. Heart disease and stroke is a leading cause of death in Manitoba. The Foundation’s mission is to prevent disease, save lives and promote recovery.

See more Donor’s Choice charities on page 9

Deloraine Skate Club held its ice revue “Game Day” on March 12. On behalf of the Club, Julie Corkish (L) presented gifts of appreciation to Polly Hardy (door) and Craig Adams (rink manager).

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Waskada hosts youth bonspiel

Waskada Curling Club hosted a Youth Bonspiel on March 11 with four rinks participating. Pictured is the winning rink (L-R): Josie Meggison, Faith Holinaty and Grace Ginter.

PHOTOS/SUBMITTED

Kara Van Gheluwe, Emily Thompson, Liam Vercaigne, and AJ Vercaigne.

Left: Jillia Meggison, Anna Janz, Jacob Holinaty and Beth Brown.

Right: Ethan Radcliffe, Bennett Radcliffe, Kristian Nestibo and George Meggison.

Big brother, Dylan, and big sister, Raylin, are excited to announce the arrival of their little brother,

Jackson Bryce Jackson was born on February 29, 2016, weighing 9 lbs 7 oz and 22.5 inches long.

submitted by Kay McMillan Waskada Curling Club hosted four teams on Friday, March 11, for the Waskada Youth Bonspiel. The kids took the ice at 9:00 a.m. to start the day off followed by a back to back draw before stopping for lunch. They all sat down and enjoyed a hot lunch which was provided by Coral Meggison and Kim Radcliffe, not to mention all the treats provided by the Waskada High School teams parents! Lots of smiles and conversation exchanged before hitting the ice for the final draw.

Grace Ginter’s team led the points board, followed closely by the other three rinks!

It was an enjoyable day and great to see the rink filled with new upcoming curlers!

Kevin & Lorrie Weidenhamer are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter,

Stacey Weidenhamer to

Sean Jacobson,

Proud parents are Laurie Smith and Kelly Nestibo.

son of Paul & Lisa Jacobson.

The wedding will take place on May 13, 2016.

Also welcoming Jackson are grandparents Ray & Lisa Smith of Boissevain and Randy & Noreen Nestibo of Goodlands.

A Bridal Shower for Stacey Weidenhamer will be held on Saturday, April 2, at 2:00 P.M. Deloraine Catholic Church Basement.

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Deloraine School’s After School-Curling Program wrapped up on Monday, March 14.

Above: back row (L-R): Hallie Franklin, CJ Roberts, Ethan Williams, Justin Breemersch, Teagan Dyck, Aiden Revet. Front: Kyle Breemersch and Aaron Edwards. Missing: Danee Crepeele and James Raes.

Top left: Ethan Williams gets set to deliver a rock at the School Curling wind-up.

Top right: CJ Roberts (L) and Kyle Breemersch sweep a rock at the School Curling wind-up.

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Southwest Horizon School Division These minutes are being released as an unofficial record of the meeting and are subject to amendment/ratification at the next regular meeting of the School Board The regular meeting of the Southwest Horizon School Division was held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in Hartney. Trustees present: Scott Perkin (chair), Sven Kreusch (vice-chair), Cindy Cassils, Michelle Edwards, Janice McDonald, Penny Oliver, Chris Page, Linda Phillips. Administration present: Carolyn Cory, Kevin Zabowski. Recording secretary: Michelle Blades. Regrets: Allan Downey.

Oliver/Cassils: Be it resolved that we adopt the agenda, as presented. Carried.

McDonald/Page: Be it resolved that we approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting of February 10, 2016, and the minutes from the Special Meeting of February 24, 2016, as circulated.

Carried.

Presentations and Delegations: • Grade 1-8 Numeracy Plans - Souris School. Students and staff gave a presentation to the Board, showing the significant improvements made in numeracy from a variety of games and programming throughout the year. The students shared some games and artwork with Trustees.

• Roots of Empathy - Hartney School.

Students and staff gave a presentation to the Board regarding the Roots of Empathy Program in which a parent and infant visits the classroom a number of times during the year.

“Roots of Empathy is an evidence based program that has shown significant effect in reducing levels of aggression among schoolchildren by raising social/emotional competence and increasing empathy” (quote taken from Roots of Empathy website).

Page/McDonald: Be it resolved that the Board move into in-camera session.

Carried.

The Board moved into in-camera ses-

sion at 8:05 p.m.

Edwards/Cassils: Be it resolved that the Board move out of in-camera session. Carried.

The Board moved out of in-camera session at 8:46 p.m.

Kreusch/McDonald: Be it resolved that we approve staffing report #1, as presented. Carried.

Oliver/Cassils: Be it resolved that we approve staffing report #2, as presented.

Carried.

McDonald/Kreusch: Be it resolved that we approve the bussing request, as presented. Carried.

Administration Reports and Actions: The Superintendent report to the Board included the following: Celebrations • Student Advisory Committee Update - To date I have met with high school student advisory groups in all schools, except for the Colony Schools.

Highlights of our conversations include: • Gratitude expressed regarding programming including senior high art and Ag. • Gratitude expressed for improved showers and washrooms and the addition of a cumulative, current mark on the Student Portal.

• Increased choice and engagement due to the Learner Profile and increased teacher responsiveness to student needs.

• Teachers who are passionate - “It doesn’t really matter what the course is. It’s the teacher who makes the difference for me.”

Suggestions include: • Seating area or lounge area for students • More water bottle filling stations • Increased counseling time • More frequent visits from VC teachers • Increased preparation for transi-

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tion from Grade 8 to 9 • More hands on courses and/or hands on work in existing classes • Address lack of school spirit from students and the community Provincials The Wawanesa/Killarney Raiders and the Deloraine/Hartney Colts will represent SHSD at the Provincial A/ AA High School Hockey Tournament in Minnedosa from March 10-12. Souris Sabres Senior Girls’ basketball team will represent SHSD and host the Provincial AA Basketball Championship from March 17-19.

Career Day at Brandon University Lynn Cory and I attended a Career Day for Education students at Brandon University. We gathered numerous resumes and met with many enthusiastic and interested potential teachers.

News/Discussions •Video Conference Courses - School Administrators will have the VC timetable set in early March. In 2015/16 we offered 14 courses through VC and are working to offer up to 20 courses in 2016/17. In 2015/16 Wawanesa offered 2 courses, Souris offered 2, Hartney offered 3, Deloraine offered 1, Melita offered 2, Waskada and Pierson offered 0 courses. The Division VC position offered 4 courses (delivered from Souris, Deloraine and Wawanesa).

In 2015/16 the following schools received courses: Wawanesa – 1 course, Souris – 4 courses, Hartney – 5 courses, Deloraine - 6 courses, Melita – 2 courses, Waskada – 2 courses, Pierson – 5 courses.

• Mass Presentation - The Manitoba Rural Learning Consortium has been asked to present on its School Self Review Research Project at the MASS Conference on March 4. Because Robin Brigden and I were a part of the research team in 2014/15 and because SHSD has two schools currently involved in the project, I will partner with a principal from Borderland SD to lead this presentation. Superintendents from across the province are very interested in this pilot so our schools are fortunate to be involved in these early stages.

• Panic Buttons/Camera System – At the request of School Administrators, we plan to install a camera system and panic button in each of our community schools.

• Thoughtexchange - Students in Grades 5-9 have now shared their ideas and starred their favourites. We should have the final report from Thoughtexchange within the next week.

• Mental Health Survey - Healthy Child Manitoba has developed a mental health survey that will be distributed to all Grade 5 students and their teachers in May 2016. A parent letter will be sent home in advance.

Professional Development • Restitution Presentations for PAC - SHSD Restitution Facilitators have developed a presentation for PACs and parents and an invitation to each PAC has been extended. Maple Grove School held a very successful evening session for parents. Wawanesa will host a Restitution Workshop for parents on March 17. Plans are underway for a presentation in Souris, Pierson and Melita as well. Waskada and Deloraine Schools will have Restitution information available during Parent/Teacher interviews.

• Grief, Loss and Trauma - All SHSD guidance counselors will attend this CFS sponsored workshop in Brandon in May. • PD Plan for 2016/17 - Senior and

School Administration plan to move forward in establishing Professional Learning Communities with interested staff in 2016/17. One of the largest hurdles to overcome in order for a PLC to be successful is finding time for collaboration.

Our plan is to provide one half day a month for each PLC to work together in their own school while substitute teachers provide instruction to their students.

We will use the Division PD budget to pay for teams of pre-booked subs.

- September 6 - Intro to PLC (prepared presentation from Senior Admin) - Division PD - September 26 - Restitution - October 21- SAGE/Lift – PLCs work in their schools - November - team of subs - Division will pre-book subs for school teams - December - team of subs supplied

by Division - January - team of subs supplied by Division - February 27 - Division day for PLCs - March - team of subs by Division - April - team of subs by Division - May - team of subs by Division - June 30 – in school admin day Secretary-Treasurer report to the Board included the following: • Teacher Collective Agreement the Collective Agreement between the Southwest Horizon Teachers’ Association and the Southwest Horizon School Division was officially signed and dated on March 1, 2016. We expect to fulfill our obligation for any retroactive payments by March 11, 2016.

• Motor Carrier Enforcement Audit Our Transportation Department was involved in a Motor Carrier Enforcement Audit on March 4, 2016. This audit is conducted every five years and looks at the Transportation Department’s entire process from how often school bus safeties are conducted, preventative maintenance schedules and documentation, hours of service, driver logs and payroll information. I am extremely happy to report that our Transportation Department received a verbal passing grade of 100% and that it was noted that they go over and beyond what is expected. This is an amazing accomplishment and one to be very proud of. I truly believe this accomplishment is a result of the great teamwork in the Transportation Department and their dedication to their role in the school division.

• Souris School Water Damage Claim – We have received the Souris School Water Damage Claim information from the adjusters, James Dube Spraggs. We have submitted our claim for the costs of the damages directly to James Dube Spraggs.

• We have received a letter from Minister James Allum, Education and Advanced Learning, and Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross, Family Services, asking for proposals for new Child Care space within school divisions. The Family Choices Building Fund provides capital funding support to projects which will establish a new early learning and child care (ELCC) centre or will renovate to expand an existing ELCC centre to increase the availability of licensed non-profit child care spaces. The focus of this FCBF application intake is to support the creation of ELCC centres located within public school settings. The fund will provide up to 100% support for capital expenditures and the deadline for submissions is June 30, 2016.

As such, we have begun discussions with two daycares in two of our schools.

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Donor’s Choice charities MS Society of Canada Westman Chapter Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world. The Society is a non-profit organization based in Brandon that enables people affected by MS to improve their quality of life through wellness and recreation programs, education, and support groups.

Funds form Donor’s Choice as well as fundraising help us provide programs and help fund cutting edge research to find the cause and cure of MS, such as the MESCAMS Clinical trial taking place in Winnipeg. During the 2016 appeal, please consider the Society and help end MS! www.mssociety.ca/manitoba/ Prairie Skills Inc. Sustainable community development organization with three areas of focus: 1.

Arts & Culture, 2: Preservation and interpretation of local histories resources and 3.

Education and Training. Your donations ensure a broad

range of programs and services benefit our community.

The Arthritis Society Manitoba & Nunavut Division More than 250,000 Manitobans from infants to seniors, have arthritis. It is the leading cause of disability in Manitoba costing our economy $1.8 billion per year. Donations provide funding for arthritis research, community-based education and selfmanagement programs, a toll free line (1-800-321-1433), and print and web based resources. The Society is not funded by the government. www.arthritis.ca The Canadian National Institute for the Blind CNIB is a registered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life. With your donation, CNIB is able

to provide personalized rehabilitation support that helps overcome challenges of vision loss and be more independent. Thanks for all your support.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada Manitoba Branch The Foundation’s vision is kidney health, and improved health for all people affected by kidney disease. A national volunteer organization committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease through: • Funding and stimulating innovative research; • Providing education and support; • Promoting access to high quality healthcare; • Increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.

The Manitoba Lung Association “When you can’t breathe nothing else matters”. The Association focuses its efforts on: lung health education and

Southwest Horizon School Division Continued from page 8 Support Staff Salary Grid Page/McDonald: Be it resolved that we approve the 2016/2017 Support Staff Salary Grid, as presented. Carried.

Edwards/Cassils: Be it resolved that we approve the following accounts for payment: February 12, 2016 Accounts Payable; 31724 – 31766; $130,559.05 Direct Deposit; 8315 – 8356; $39,113.02 February 24, 2016 Accounts Payable; 31767 – 31787; $213,021.38 Direct Deposit; 8357 – 8392; $18,580.72 Manual Cheque; 865; $1,050.00 February 26, 2016 Accounts Payable; 31788 – 31809; $30,628.33 Direct Deposit; 8393 – 8427; $15,455.06 Manual Cheques; 866 - 867; $186,359.15 March 3, 2016 Accounts Payable; 31810 – 31846; $50,589.63 Direct Deposit; 8428 – 8487; $38,750.58 Carried.

Kreusch/McDonald: Be it resolved that we approve the ordering of two new school busses for the 2016/17 School year. Carried.

Edwards/Oliver: Be it resolved that the Board of Southwest Horizon School

Division approves the 2016/2017 budget, as presented. Carried.

Edwards/Cassils: Be it resolved that we approve the 2016/2017 school year estimated expenditure be set at $23,407,179 (twenty-three million, four hundred and seven thousand, one hundred and seventy-nine dollars).

That the 2016/2017 school year estimated revenue be at: Provincial Revenue - $12,129,145 Other Sources - 168,320 Municipal Revenue - 11,109,714 Total - $23,407,179 Carried.

Oliver/Edwards: Be it resolved that the 2016 Special Levy (Municipal) be set as follows: For 2015/2016 - $6,842,661 For 2016/2017 - 6,195,369 Less: Tax Incentive Grant Dollars (758,456) Total - $12,279,574 Carried.

Edwards/Cassils: Be it resolved that Borrowing By-Law 111 be read its first, second, third and final reading: A ByLaw to authorize the Operating Line of Credit in the amount of $6,500,000 (six million five hundred thousand dollars).

Carried.

McDonald/Kreusch: Be it resolved that we adjourn the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on March 23, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in Hartney. Carried.

The meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m.

management of lung disease, the prevention and cessation of tobacco use, improved air quality, tuberculosis control and an occupational lung health program. “Did you know that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in Canada?”

The Southwest Manitoba Regional Foundation (Deloraine-Winchester fund) Was founded in 1994 and encompasses seven municipalities. Each municipality is represented on the Board and each has a separate “fund” within the Foundation. The income on the invested fund is granted annually to qualifying charities within each of the municipalities. The donations received through Donor’s Choice are credited to that fund. Over the years these “grant back” to projects and services within the community have benefited many, from children to seniors and everyone in between. The

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donations are gratefully received and a dedicated board carefully monitors the funds.

Wee-R Special Daycare Donated funds are used to help pay for the annual operating costs of the Centre. Donor’s Choice contributions assist the Board members and parents reach the annual fundraising goals.

Turtle Mountain Bible Camp is a non-profit camp serving families for 68 years in the Westman area. TMBC endeavours to keep the camp fees as minimal as possible, so we only charge 55% of the actual cost per camper. We rely heavily on the donations and support of individuals, businesses and churches to meet the remainder of the operating expenses. The fall of 2016 we will begin construction of a new kitchen and dining hall facility. The support from Donor’s Choice will assist us towards this endeavour and the ongoing sustainability of the camp ministry.

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DELORAINE & AREA DONOR’S CHOICE Box 345, Deloraine, MB R0M 0M0

Local Charities

Amount

1. Bren-Del-Win Library.....................................................................1. ________ 2. Deloraine Health Auxiliary.............................................................2. ________ 3. Prairie Skills Inc..............................................................................3. ________ 4. The Southwest Manitoba Regional Foundation...........................4. ________ 5. The Turtle Mountain Bible Camp...................................................5. ________ 6. Wee-R-Special Daycare................................................................6. ________

Other Charities 7. Canadian Red Cross - Manitoba Westman Region......................7. ________ 8. Child & Family Services of Western Manitoba Foundation Inc....8. ________ 9. Alzheimer Society of Manitoba - Westman Region......................9. ________ 10. Canadian Cancer Society.............................................................10. _______ 11. Canadian Diabetes Association....................................................11. _______ 12. Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children.........................................12. _______ 13. Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.......................................13. _______ 14. Manitoba Lung Association...........................................................14. _______ 15. Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada...........................................15. _______ 16. The ALS Society of Manitoba........................................................16. _______ 17. The Arthritis Society.......................................................................17. _______ 18. The Canadian National Institute for the Blind...............................18. _______ 19. The Kidney Foundation of Canada - Westman Chapter..............19. _______ TOTAL

HELP WANTED - Deloraine Winchester Swimming Pool Applications for the following positions will be received by the undersigned until April 8, 2016

Water Safety Instructor/Lifeguards Manager/Instructor/Lifeguard Instructors must have or be enrolled in the following: • Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor’s Certificate.

• Current Standard First Aid with C Level CPR • Current NLS Certification Copies must be submitted of all applicable swimming qualifications and First Aid certificates you presently hold and/or courses enrolled in. Please state your age and date of birth as well as contact information on application.

Envelopes to be marked “POOL APPLICATION” Pamela Hainsworth Chief Administrative Officer Deloraine/Winchester Swimming Pool Box 387, Deloraine, MB R0M 0M0 pamela@delowin.ca

DONOR __________________________________

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RECEIPT NO. ________

PHONE NO. ________________________ CALL BACK DATE_____________ CANVASSER: ___________________________________________________ Would you be interested in helping with Deloraine & Area Donorʼs Choice canvass next year?

Yes____ No_____

Instructions for completing this form: 1. This is a single appeal on behalf of the above organizations.

No other canvasser will be at your door for any of the above charities.

2. Please indicate on the statement the amount of your donation to be credited to the organization(s) of your choice.

3. PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: DELORAINE AND AREA DONOR’S CHOICE

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION

DELORAINE AND AREA DONOR’S CHOICE COMMITTEE

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Barbara Isabelle Maude (Hannah) Gudmundsson Born: June 26, 1924 in Waskada, Manitoba Died: March 13, 2016 in Dallas, Texas Barbara Hannah Gudmundsson was born in Waskada, MB in 1924. The second of three children, her parents were Holly Hannah, a wheat farmer and Evelyn McFetridge, a former school teacher. After a childhood spent in Waskada, Rosser, Minnedosa and Winnipeg, Barbara moved to New York after World War II to work at the newly formed United Nations as an administrative assistant. At the UN, she met an Icelandic Press Officer named Ivar Gudmundsson in 1953. The two were married in Copenhagen in 1956 and proceeded to various postings with the United Nations to Denmark twice, Pakistan and New York. Along the way, Barbara gave birth to three sons, Brian, Bruce and Peter. Moving to New York in 1967, Ivar and Barbara raised their family in the suburb of Bronxville. After their sons finished college and embarked on American military service as US Marine officers, the couple moved to McLean, Virginia (1986-93) and subsequently Boynton Beach, Florida (1994 to 2002). During this period, Barbara moved to Reykjavik, Iceland to care for Ivar in what turned out to be the last year of his life, in 1996. In 2002, Barbara relocated to Dallas in order to be near family.

Barbara is survived by her son Brian and his wife Cherie of Fredericksburg, Virginia; son Bruce of Quantico, Virginia; son Peter and daughter-in-law Kathy of Dallas, Texas and nine grandchildren, Kathleen, Brian, Kristjana, Paul, Eva, Tommy, Inga, Tori and Maren. Barbara is also survived by sister Beth Hughson of Prince George, British Columbia and nephew Keith and Margie Hannah of Waskada.

The family will hold a memorial service for Barbara at 11:00 a.m. on April 16 at the Edgemere (8523 Thackery, Dallas, Texas) with a reception to follow.

In recognition of the excellent care Barbara received and the lasting relationships she enjoyed at Edgemere, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in her memory to the Edgemere Employee Appreciation Fund c/o The Edgemere Business Office, 8523 Thackery Street, Dallas, TX 75225.

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Heritage group holds AGM March 14

by Judy Wells 100% to whatever he did. Some people Turtle Mountain-Souris Plains Her- might not know but he was a major itage Association (TM-SPHA) held its force in the NDP party and through Annual General Meeting on Monday, that connection, Neil worked to get March 14, at the Mountview Centre in benefits and improvements to our Deloraine. area. Neil worked with us from 1998David Neufeld, TM-SPHA Board 2014. He was a great employee, every member, acted as emcee for the day morning started with a good talk and and gave words of welcome. He in- laugh. He was more like family than vited Reeve Gord Weidenhamer to an employee. His favourite job was bring greetings from the Municipality cutting hay. Neil passed away August of Deloraine-Winchester.

13, 2015 and he is sadly missed,” said “This area has a vast culture and Combs. rich history that I think we should David asked for a moment of sipreserve. The Vantage Point books re- lence in memory of Neil. ally brought the history of life”.

Presentations and discussions on Neufeld invited Steve Racine to of- “Times They are a-Changin” was the fer a prayer prior to the official open- morning agenda. ing of the meeting.

Neufeld spoke about the EuroSet“The best thing we can do is tell tler Vantage Point. His history is with and hear stories. Each one of us loves the Mennonites and he explained this land, have family history, and their social structure in Russia, which want relationships to thrive for future they brought with them when settling generations and ourselves. Southwest in the Whitewater area.

Manitoba is a wonderful place to live.

“A circle is a good example of Telling stories is how this group (TM- the Mennonite culture. They mostly SPHA) started, then we figured how looked inward and that’s been their to communicate those stories to oth- strength as they helped each other ers through banners, books, maps, etc. through everything. They created Now, we need to go in a bit of a dif- close communities with the church ferent direction – telling stories with being the central dominant organizvideo. ing feature. My grandparents had no Neufeld invited Clark Combs to knowledge of the Metis and the govcome forward and present a tribute ernment of the day wasn’t interested to the late Neil Hathaway - long time in telling about the Metis. We know member. there are tremendous changes coming “Neil was a neighbour and family and we must avoid the inward lookfriend who worked with us for many ing patterns.” years. He was always interested in Chief Viola Eastman of the Canufarming and the history of the land as well as hunting and fishing.

At one time he played the drums with his Dad who played the bagpipes and they travelled to many places. Neil operated a dairy for many years and I would get the excess milk for my farm. Almost every time we met, we would talk CALL US FOR ALL YOUR about the history of the ☛ Gravelling ☛ Concrete area, what the future ☛ General Hauling ☛ Topsoil would look like. Then ☛ Building Systems about three years ago, BRENT CAMPBELL, MANAGER Neil said - you know, ✖ Virden ✖ Reston what we’ve been talk✖ Melita ✖ Deloraine ing about has been comServing Southwestern Manitoba since 1966 ing true - the farms are bigger, people are movIn Deloraine ing away and so on.

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pawakpa Dakota Nation said she is honoured to represent her people.

“We must be responsible to look after our own people - not the government, but it is our strong hope the government will recognize our inherent rights. The Dakota are not treaty, so we are unique in our claims with the government. It is good to have relationships and to support each other.

Our history has not been told the way we would like it to be as Dakota people. A lot of our elders have passed and their hurts have not been told.

In my family’s case, we were more fortunate than others who attended Residential Schools. My grandfather told my mother that she had to learn English because then the family could communicate and live better amongst the English people. In that way, my mother didn’t feel she was being forced to learn a new language.

Before she left for school the family had a ‘sweat’ and asked the Creator to watch over her. My grandparents didn’t realize the Dakota language was being taken away from their granddaughter. When she returned home they held another ‘sweat’ to welcome her back. My dad’s experience was also positive because his father went to the school and checked on him all the time. Not everyone was so lucky or had family close enough to check on them. These people suffered and they don’t share their hurts. We feel optimistic with the new government and especially the program “Na-

tion to Nation” established to renew the relationship with the government and the Indigenous people of Canada.

We have been working on indigenizing the curriculum in the Fort La Bosse School Division. The Dakota language is being taught to our children and to all children - it’s open to all,” said Chief Eastman.

Leah LaPlante, vice-president of the Manitoba Metis Federation, South Region spoke on behalf of the Metis, saying, “When I was growing up we were taught we had to work very hard and we’re learning over time that knowledge is the answer, and we’re really not that different from everyone else.”

LaPlante recognized several people from the Turtle Mountain Metis Local who have worked hard to make a difference. She mentioned Steve Racine and the late Ken Leforte, both leaders in their local community, who were integral in obtaining the 13 acres at Lake Metigoshe and the consequent construction of the Metis Centre. Also, Lorne and Mary Conway and Sharon Parenteau who works for the Metis as general manager of the Louis Riel Institute. She also mentioned Grant Armstrong who has been the Metis’ biggest advocate. He has been recognized for his authentic trapping displays and is very knowledgeable about Metis history.

“Turtle Mountain Local has definitely turned out some leaders,” she added.

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Heritage group holds AGM March 14 Continued from page 11 LaPlante also gave credit to teachers Rick Schoonbaert and Bob Caldwell for their local History class.

“Many of your students still say to this day it was their favourite class and you helped give two generations of Metis a sense of who they were”.

LaPlante shared that when she was young she’d ask her grandmother who are we – as Metis?

Her grandma answered, “I’m just an old half breed.” That was the feeling at that time. I decided then to do research on who I was as a Metis person. Three or four generations had been told to keep your mouth shut and your heads down, don’t bother people. Grandma couldn’t tell me because she didn’t know.”

LaPlante carried out three years of research - books, microfilm, and microfiche - pretty much any available resource.

“There wasn’t much information to find. The TM-SPHA has included Metis and First Nations. It has made us feel we are a part of southwest Manitoba and we have a place in its history.

It’s the first time the Elders have been asked to tell their stories to someone else besides their family. The Elders have become respected and they are so proud to have copies of the Vantage Point books to give to their children and grandchildren. And we’re in the schools - Grant Armstrong, Mary Conway and Jackie Leforte have visited 14 schools in the southwest. Survey results reveal

very positive comments from teachers and students. Our goal is to have Metis history become a credit in the schools. We need to get the real story out - about what we were in 1870. The government finally acknowledged Louis Riel as the first Premier of Manitoba and formed the first government of the Province of Manitoba. That took 100 years, we can’t wait another 100 years,” commented LaPlante.

LaPlante said there are big changes coming. She said the Metis have to be self-sufficient, they are not treaty adding, “The Metis are tax paying citizens.”

One successful partnership is with the Norway House Cree Nation.

“We started a pharmacy and the funds from this endeavour are ours to spend where we need them,” she added.

Another big possible change is the Manitoba Metis Federal Land Claims Case, which has been in the courts for 38 years.

“We have decided to put this front and center. But put your mind at ease, this is not about the actual land - your land won’t be taken away. It is about compensation.”

In conclusion LaPlante said the country could only survive if everyone pulls together. The goal is to make life better for all people.

The meeting adjourned for lunch and continued with presentations and the AGM. Note: See article by my co-worker Tyler Bugg in next week’s New Era.

Turtle Mountain-Souris Plains Heritage Association held its AGM on March 14 in Deloraine.

Pictured looking at the flip map (created by TMSPHA) is Tom Mitchell (centre) and David Neufeld. Clark Combs delivered a very fitting tribute about PHOTOS/JUDY WELLS Neil Hathaway (long time TM-SPHA) member.

Leah LaPlante, VP of the Manitoba Metis Federation Southwest Region was on hand to Chief Viola Eastman spoke on behalf of her speak about Metis Vantage Point and other people Canupawakpa Dakota Nation. current news.