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World champion returns home by Darci Semeschuk The hard work, time, and effort that Danny Peaslee has put into his chosen sport of golf has certainly paid off. When the sun set on the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles August 2, Peaslee had a gold medal and a world record to add to his accolades. Peaslee shot 36 over nine holes on Friday, July 31, in the championship finals for a four-round total of 152 (36-49-41-36) to win gold in the Level 4 individual stroke-play division of the Special Olympics World Games. On his Twitter feed, Peaslee, who has announced that he is retiring from competition, proudly shared that he now holds the record for Special Olympics Level 4 as a 19-year-old with the lowest score. The previous record was 165 held by a 22-year-old. “I just found out that I hold the record for the youngest golfer with a 152 at 19 years old,” he stated on Twitter. “I also announce that after nine years, I am retiring.” The experience of winning the gold medal is one that Peaslee won’t forget however, he says that it was the longest two weeks of his life! “It was a really great time and I made a lot of friends and met a lot of celebrities,” he commented. “I enjoyed meeting the Olympic athletes and seeing the city but we were busy.” In fact, Peaslee says he had very little time to himself most days. If he (Continued on Page 2)
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Roberts shares her summer rugby experiences
Souris native Kendra Roberts shares summer rugby experiences
submitted Rugby Canada revamped their developmental and player identification camps this year. Instead of every province/territory sending a team to the national week long competition, there were more regional competitions where players were evalu ated and potentially offered an opportunity to compete at the next level of competition. Kendra Roberts of Souris, competed in the regional Man-Sask rugby competition for the Westman Rush in Winnipeg, July 4 and 5. From the Manitoba teams competing there, she was selected to represent Manitoba on the Women’s Provincial U18 team. Kendra turned 16 the day before she left to play for the women’s U18 Team Manitoba in the Prairie Regional Championships in Saskatoon, July 24 to 26. From the three teams, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta playing in Saskatoon, she was selected to represent Manitoba on the women’s U18 Wolf Pack that trained in Red Deer for two days before travelling to Kelowna, BC, on July 30 for the Western Canadian Championships, which were held from July 31 to August 2. The Western Canadian Championships were decided in a two game, total points series. In Kelowna, the U18 Wolf Pack defeated BC 27 to 20 in game 1 in a tight back and forth game played in blistering heat and humidity of 33° which felt like 36°. Game 2 was on Sunday, August 2. It was another back and forth battle. Unfortunately, BC won game 2, by a score of 25 to 17. So Wolf Pack lost the total points series by only 1 point. From the two teams playing in Kelowna, a Canada West team will be selected to compete on Thanksgiving weekend against the Canada East team. From those two teams, Team Canada will be selected. Kendra was thankful to play and experience the level of rugby played in BC. She looks forward to doing this all again next summer and hopefully mak ing the next level teams.
Kendra Roberts, 16-year-old women’s rugby player from Souris, has had a busy summer competing in numerous rugby tournaments across western Canada. Pictured left is Kendra in her U18 Wolf Pack jersey, the team she played for in Kelowna at the Western Canadian Championships held July 31 to August 2. Below: Kendra is number 20 in the team hug photo. PHOTOS/SUBMITTED
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World champion returns home (Continued from Page 1) wasn’t practicing or preparing for competition, he was traveling to other venues to cheer on the other Team Canada athletes. With his announcement regarding retirement fresh in people’s minds, Peaslee wanted to make a clarification. He isn’t finished with golf, he is simply retiring from Special Olympic competition. He still plans on taking part in tours and he plans on becoming a coach for Special Olympics. While Peaslee is now the world champion and a world record holder, it isn’t the first time he has made history. An article in the August 29, 2014, Westman Journal reported that he had become the first Canadian to ever play in the Special Olympics World Golf Cup. He finished tied for 11th at the event in Denmark. Peaslee competed against golfers from four continents representing eight different countries - South Africa, Sweden, the United States, the Dominican Republic, Scotland, Denmark, Finland and Canada, with Peaslee as its lone competitor, were all represented. In 2011, he won the Special Olympics North America golf tournament and competed at the Special Olympics Canada national tournament in 2012 and 2013 - winning one and placing second in the other. He also won a bronze medal at the 2014 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Vancouver. This is quite a career for someone so young. As well as having success on the golf course, Peaslee is an avid curler. At the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, he helped his rink secure the gold medals in St. Albert, AB. The future is bright for the new world champion but for now he is content to spend his time working and enjoying his new found fame.
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New market is truly “Timeless” A new market has surfaced in Souris. The first ever Timeless Market was held last Saturday, August 8, in the lot behind Timeless Treasures and adjacent to the weekly Crafter’s Market (Farmer’s Market) behind Whitfield Drugs. The brain child of Deanna Way and Lorelee Dornian, Timeless Market featured works by skilled artisans and entrepreneurs which included items made by hand, such as furniture, art, sculptures, clothing, jewelry, household items and more. According to Way, there were 10 tables at the first Timeless Market. Vendors pay $5 to set up their tables and that money is donated to the local Souris and Area Food Bank. “We felt we had a good response for our first market,” commented Way. “We hope to have between 10 and 20 tables next time.” In fact, the next Timeless Market will be held on Saturday,August 22, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. If you wish to have more information or book a table, you may call Deanna Way at Idea-nna’s Designs or Lorelee Dornian at Timeless Treasures.
An amazing summer submitted by Lynne Janz The Sisters at heART Gallery have had an amazing summer. Six artists and one guest have been open on the Crescent all summer welcoming local resi dents and tourists to see their shop full of artworks. Many come back a second or third time since the artworks change every few weeks and there is always Donni Zuk and Sheila Kirkup peruse a table of artifacts at the first ever something new to see. Timeless Market held in Souris, August 8. The response to the event was When we rented the space for four months we were taking a chance and that great and organizers are planning a second one on August 22. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER chance certainly paid off. Not necessarily in profits but in getting our names out there and the knowledge we now have to run a gallery. We also have lots of leads for the future. Souris is a tourist town and it gives tourists something to see when they stroll down the street with the peacocks. We show many different mediums and everyone is impressed with the variety. Art classes are offered by some of the artists and although it is slow some days, the participants all take home a fin ished project and hopefully it will give them the boost to continue their art. Most of us will be going back to the Souris Art Club in the fall to continue our art education. Two ladies go away for the winter and pick up new ideas to show us in the spring. One goes to the craft shows in the fall and promotes her book, one will continue to sell out of the Art Gallery of South Western Manitoba, and the other two will display in Souris. This has been a fun summer and we all have stories to tell. Here is one I would like to share. A couple from Ottawa came into the Gallery and the gen tleman happened to notice my maiden name on my business card. That started the questions and we soon had a good conversation going. That led to why they were in Souris. The lady’s mother is Ivy Watkins, who lives in PCH. Ivy is also a former Arts Club member and her pictures are hanging in several places in Souris. Because this couple can only visit once a year they were very inter ested in knowing that her mother still does art at the PCH with two of us gal lery girls teaching art there once a month. I worked with Ivy many years ago, so I know her quite well and I could tell them that she is very well cared for and seems to be very comfortable in her surroundings. She still tries to draw and can pick her own flowers for an Easter bonnet. I think they left the Gallery that day with peaceful thoughts. The Sisters at heART Gallery will be closing after September long weekend. If you would like information about any of the artists, joining the Souris Art Club, or anything regarding the Gallery, please contact Lynne Janz at 204-4832521. We are keeping our Facebook page so you can check for updates and events. Final thought: None of us think we are artists but we don’t know until you try. Art might be the thing that gets us through cancer treatments, a marriage split up, or the loss of a child.
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The Gazette Canadian reservist dies at Shilo base A Canadian soldier in the reserves has died while training at the Shilo military base. The military said Pte. Kirby Tott, 25, died suddenly last Saturday. “Pte. Kirby collapsed while conducting training. There were no vehicles or weapons involved,” Lori Truscott, a spokesperson with CFB Shilo, stated in an e-mail sent to the media. “Until the autopsy is complete we cannot comment on the possible cause of his death.” Tott was a member of the Rocky Mountain Rangers, a Reserve Regiment of 39 Canadian Brigade Group, and was carrying out specialty training required to become an Infantry soldier. • • • Stone straightening underway Work has begun on the monumental task of straightening stones at the Glenboro Cemetery. A crew has been busy in the eastern portion of the cemetery where many of the stones are very old with some of them developing dangerous tilts. The project has been several years in the planning.
Southern Manitoba Review Clippers retire No. 16 sweater The ever-humble Boyd Mullin was completely surprised by a ceremony held at the Cartwright Clipper reunion last weekend. If you have been hoping that Boyd would come out of retirement and suit up again. . it looks like that dream is over! The team retired Boyd’s No. 16 after the banquet.
The Carberry News-Express Christmas in July It was Christmas time at the Carberry Pool on July 24 as they held a fundraiser for the Carberry Children’s Christmas Store. The Rec. Centre also had the dunk tank up and running to help raise money for their new slide. • • • Fun at the festival “From wool spinners to roller derby girls, from endangered sheep to campfire donuts, from a retro fashion show with live models, music and dancers to a pie baking contest and auction, Carberry’s Heritage Festival has pumped up the fun and the diversity this year,” says festival president Cathy Drayson. Add in horse drawn carriage rides ,a handwriting analysis machine and a troupe dedicated to re-enacting North West Mounted Police in full regalia. The festival also celebrates Carberry’s unique built heritage with guided walking tours.
by Vern May I couldn’t fathom that I was still in Canada, let alone that we’d never left the Province of Manitoba when I first arrived in this place. It felt as though we had turned a corner in the woods and had somehow happened upon the horrifying setting seen in so many World Vision commercials - communities that desperately needed help from the outside to ensure their survival. It would be a long three weeks visiting towns so eerily similar. One of the greatest gifts of my career in the ring was the travel. My occupation provided me many opportunities to see places that I’d otherwise not have any reason to visit. But not all of these destinations were a vacation. Some of those stops just served to make me more socially aware. I have to admit that at the time I did not fully appreciate the opportunity to travel further north in the heart of the Canadian winter, I’m now glad that I did. For a young wrestler, it was considered a rite of passage to have survived the treacherous ordeal, it was just a part of paying dues. But now, even more than a decade later, what I saw up there still haunts me. They call it the “death tour”, an unforgiving campaign across the ice roads and tundra of northern Manitoba to visit communities inaccessible by land for all but three weeks per year. I had been warned about the jarring winter roads - crudely carved by bulldozer through miles of forest. I was aware that many before me had been terrorized on the crackling ice of the frozen lakes. I’d been told to cart a hockey bag with my own food to avoid the inflated prices in the local grocery stores. But nobody had ever talked about the living conditions in the communities themselves. It was a bit of a culture shock to see Canadian families living in homes in the middle of February without proper windows. Instead, a sheet of heavy duty plastic was crudely hung, rustling in the bone-chilling winds. The exterior of many homes didn’t look like they provided four season comfort for those inside. Few commercial store fronts decorated their main streets, an economy ruled by a single monopoly across most of these first nations communities. Food prices, impacted by shipping costs to import the goods to these isolated locales, drives up the cost of perishable goods and most food choices that would be recommended by the Canada Food Guide. In one store, an enterprising vendor had brought back a cache of Big Macs from a recent trip to Winnipeg and they were available, long expired beyond their 12 minute heat rack shelf life, for purchase. There are school gymnasiums without working showers in their locker rooms, decaying infrastructure, and the overall environment is inhospitable. No hotels meant creating make shift accommodations on gym mats in the schools where we’d perform and preparing our own meals in the home economics room or staff kitchen. Having visited many aboriginal communities from coast to coast during my career, nothing compares to the brutal conditions in our northern Manitoba reservations. They seemingly sit out of sight, out of mind from government assistance or intervention. Without the good fortune to own oil or mineral rights that some of their peers in other Provinces are fortunate to own, they are unable to generate their own resilience. I went to the promoter with my feelings of anguish to be in this environment and his answer to me was this. “No, we may not be able to fix all of the problems that people in these communities have to deal with but we can bring them some entertainment, a break from the realities of their hard lives in the north.” I saw his point of view, and would return three more times to these towns - but it was never an environment that I could get used to. The experience certainly shaped my context of wealth and well-being. It made me realize how oblivious we all are, that we contribute to international relief efforts when there are circumstances that are equally horrifying within six hours of our own homes. It’s yet another lesson learned, taught exclusively through the school of hard knocks.
Souris RCMPGRC Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: Police received a check on well-being request for a Souris resident. Members attended and found her to be in good health. Police received a call regarding a missing youth. Patrol results were negative.
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Parents called back to advise the youth had returned. A 2005 Polaris Sportsman quad was stolen from Wawanesa. This file is still under investigation. Police attended a residence in rural SourisGlenwood after a call of an assault. One person was charged and removed from the location. A call through 9-1-1 advised that a possibly intoxicated, female youth had fallen into the river. Police responded, the female was taken to Souris and transferred to Brandon Hospital. All youths at the
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Southwest Cougars Fall Camp
by Grant Moffatt The Southwest Cougars of the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League are less then five weeks from starting the 2015/2016 season. Hopefuls hoping to catch one of the 20
roster spots with the Cougars are invited to attend the Fall Camp the weekend of September 11 in Souris. The Cougars will host their annual pre season tournament the following weekend with
Letter to the editor Dear editor Again I find myself writing to the Souris Plaindealer to let them know how personally disappointed I was in the lack of effort put forth to recognize the nominees of the 12th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards that were held in Virden, MB on Wednesday, May 27. Did you know that Steve Cancade of the Woodfire Deli/ParWest Drive Inn was nominated for most Aspiring Youth? The following is quoted from the Gala program: “Steve Cancade and his wife/business partner Elizabeth arrived in the Town of Souris in 2013 with a bold vision to covert a more than century old building into a hip, contemporary eating space. Their concept to open a deli serving wood-fired pizzas and handmade, fresh food with the motto ‘real food, the way it was intended’, presented a strong and positive message”. Did you know that the Souris Multicultural Festival was nominated for Event of the Year? The following is quoted from the Gala program: “2014 marked the fifth year for the Souris Multicultural Festival, an annual showcase of international cultures, traditions, performing arts, and cuisine. Each year the Festival has grown to showcase more of the rich mosaic of nationalities which are represented in rural communities across the prairies”. Did you know that Souris Events was nominated for Partnership? The following is quoted from the Gala program: “This Partnership, assembled under the banner of “Souris Events”, for Souris’s first ever arena concert, Doc Walker, brought together the Souris & Glenwood Chamber of Commerce, the Souris & Glenwood Memorial Complex Board, the Souris and Glenwood CDC, and the Souris Fire Department as well as two private citizens. Through working together, this partnership saw great success drawing Province wide media attention for the community and attracting more than 900 people to the event from a wide radius.” Did you know that Vern May was nominated for Marketing? The following is quoted from the Gala program: “When Vern assumed the role as Economic Development Officer for the Town of Souris/RM of Glenwood, he was given the very general instruction to “be visible”. Vern’s mission was to create some positive attention to the community.” As the Souris and Glenwood Chamber of Commerce president I had the pleasure of attending this award banquet. What an honour to be able to support all of the nominees. What a fun evening to meet and network with fellow communities. As you may have recalled in the May edition of the Souris Plaindealer there was a picture of myself accepting the Souris Events Award for Partnership but the interview was with Vern May. Seems odd to me? I did not expect to receive the award on behalf of Souris Events but I did so very proudly! I was there and excited to share pictures and information about the evening with the community but somehow my communication (several attempts) to the Souris Plaindealer in regards to this were not received. What I don’t understand is why the Plaindealer only showcased the “winner” of a category, when all nominees should have deserved the same recognition and attention? Why not promote these individuals and events within our community. In my mind they are all winners! For those interested the award is on display at the Municipality Souris-Glenwood office. So, if you are out and about this weekend be sure to take in the Multicultural Festival being held on Sunday August 17 in the Victoria Park beginning at 1:00 p.m. You won’t be disappointed and as you take your evening stroll be sure to stop in and see Steve for gelato at the Woodfire Deli! And if you happen to head to Minnedosa I’m sure Vern would appreciate a Souris hello. I have included a picture from the evening! From left to right: Steve Cancade, Lynn MacKay, Julianne and Catalino Pabuayon, back row Robert MacKay Sincerely, Jackie Kirkup Please note that this letter is my opinion and does not represent the organizations that I represent including the Souris and Glenwood Chamber of Commerce or the Souris Events Committee.
teams from the league converging for a fall tune-up. Coach Dennis McNish will have his assistants Derek Moar, Cale Jefferies, and Dan Averill looking for Cougars to begin league play October 2 in Parkland. The Cougars home opener, slated for October 3 in Souris will have the Winnipeg Wild making their first visit to the Cougar den. The Cougars have been busy putting a new dressing room together, painting the room white with red and black trim. Everyone is getting excited to see the finished room as the Cougars move to room 5 from room 2 with entrance through the hallway between the community hall and the dressing room. When the team takes to the ice they will be defending the south end of the Murray Arena. The room, when finished, will be a something the team will have Cougar Pride in there new den. If you are looking for info on the Cougars, please visit the Cougar web site or contact any team official for reg istration info.
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Victoria Park bridges span troubled waters Just when we thought we were in the clear, crews discover that the Flood of 2011 isn’t over for residents just yet. The effects of that flood and the recent high water on Plum Creek in 2015 have undermined the integrity of not one, but two of Victoria Park’s scenic bridges. Since the water on Plum Creek has receded to safer levels, crews noticed that the iron bridge entering Victoria Park on the east side of Souris had suffered damage due to erosion under the abutments on either side of the bridge. According to Souris Glenwood Chief Administrative Officer Charlotte Parham, the bridge is slated for replacement. “We don’t know when the bridge replacement will happen or even how much it’s going to cost,” stated Parham from her office on August 10. “We are waiting for the results of an engineer’s assessment before anything can move on it.” The engineering firm is well-known to Sourisites. Stantec Engineering, the firm responsible for the new Souris Swinging Bridge, are currently working on the The second of two Victoria Park bridges is undergoing an engineer’s assessment to determine how to report regarding the iron bridge. Parham doesn’t know proceed. Erosion has undermined the integrity of the structure, located on the east side of the Park. exactly when that report will be completed. Town Council will work with Disaster Financial Assistance on replacement. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER The second bridge causing concerns for Council is the wooden bridge adjacent to the bird sanctuary in the Park. That bridge recently underwent a complete surface replacement after ice on Plum Creek tore out the Phone 204-483-5200 top earlier this year. An assessment of the damage was made at that time and no strucFax 204-483-5203 tural damage was visible so local public works crews replaced the top. As far as anyMUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS: one knew, it was in good shape. That was until the high water receded that the extent Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed noon - 1:00 p.m. of erosion damage became visible. Council made the tough decision to close the NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015 • 7:00 p.m. - 100-2ND STREET SOUTH bridge immediately to all vehicle traffic. The bridge is open to walking and bicycling traffic but until the assessment is complete, no vehicles will be allowed to cross the WEBSITE INFORMATION - Send event details to events@sourismanitoba.com structure. While the east bridge project will be covered by Disaster Financial VISIT US AT www.sourismanitoba.com Assistance, the source of funding of the second bridge, or “middle’ bridge as Parham refers to it is up in the air for now. facebook.com/townofsouris For now, those visiting Victoria Park must park and walk, although, that’s not such a bad thing after all.
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Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Rated PG (not recommended for young children, violence, language may offend) • 132 min • Action | Adventure | Thriller Stars: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an international rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, commited to destroying the IMF.
August 21 - 23, 2015
Ant-Man Rated PG • 117 min • Action | Sci-Fi Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Hayley Atwell Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL HOURS Saturday and Sunday – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Daily - 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Except Monday and Wednesday close 8:30 p.m. Aqua Sizes: Mondays and Wednesdays – 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. and Monday - Friday - noon - 1:00 p.m. Call 204-483-5212 for campground information and pool lesson schedule; or view website.
SOURIS VALLEY RECREATION SUMMER PROGRAMS Pre-registration is highly recommended for all camps! To register call 204-483-5214 or email souris.camprunamuck@gmail.com For more information visit: www./sites.google.com/site/souriscamprunamuck/summer-camps
Park bridge closed Souris’ Victoria Park is popular with tourists and residents alike largely due to the scenic drive and quaint walking trails that meander through it. However, the ramifications of the devastating Flood of 2011 are still being felt four years later. The recently repaired park bridge, adjacent to the bird sanctuary has been closed due to erosion under the abutments. The bridge is currently undergoing an engineer’s assessment and once the results are in, Town Council will decide if and when repairs will be done. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD – HYDRANT FLUSHING • Aug 24 to 27, 2015 Monday, Aug 24 - East of the Souris River Tuesday, Aug 25 - East of 1st Street N and S Wednesday, Aug 26 -West of 1st Street S, South of 1st Ave W Thursday, Aug 27 - West of 1st Street N North of 1st Ave W, West of Plum Creek The Town flushes fire hydrants to clean out iron deposits in the water lines, to verify the hydrants are properly working, and to assure continued high quality drinking water. Fire hydrant flushing also provides the Fire and Water Departments with valuable information. Will Hydrant Flushing Affect Your Water? During the flushing process, you may experience some water discoloration, especially when work is being done in your immediate neighborhood. Once the hydrant flushing is complete, the water quality will improve. What Precautions Should You Take? Before doing laundry or other projects that may suffer from discolored water, make sure the water is running clear. Keep a pitcher of clean water in the refrigerator.
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Former Souris resident re-signs as hockey GM by Glen Kirby Souris native and junior hockey executive Garry Davidson has signed a contract extension with the Everett Silvertips, giving him another five years at the helm of the Western Hockey League team. Davidson, 64, was originally hired by the Silvertips in February 2012 as general manager, bringing more than three decades of experience as a team owner, general manager, head coach, and player personnel director in the junior and professional ranks in both North America and Europe. “I came here with a goal of moving the team back to the prominence it had in the early years both on and off the ice,” said Davidson when the team announced his contract extension on July 14 in Everett, Washington. “I think we’ve made some significant steps in that direction but there are also many goals we haven’t yet attained and I hope that in the coming years we can share more successes with our fans.” Davidson has spent a lifetime in hockey. Following minor league play in Souris, Davidson attended university in Brandon and played three seasons with the former Bobcats hockey team. A suitcase was home from 1972 to 1974, as Davidson spent time with no fewer than six teams in four different minor leagues, including the Johnstown Jets in the now-defunct Eastern Hockey League, the team which sparked the movie Slap Shot starring Paul Newman. Davidson’s coaching career began in 1978 in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), where he leads the Brandon Travellers to 8th place finishes in two seasons. After taking a couple of years off, Davidson resurfaces overseas and enjoys eight years coaching in Austria, Switzerland and Italy, capturing an Austrian league championship in 1984. Returning to North America in 1990, Davidson takes the reins of the Penticton Panthers, a Junior A club. In 1994, he enters a decade-long head-coaching run in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), with teams in Nanaimo, Victoria, Trail, and Salmon Arm. He is named BCHL Coach of the Year three times. In 1995, Davidson gets the call from another Souris native and longtime friend Andy Murray to help coach Team Canada at the Spengler Cup, an annual international tour-
nament held in Switzerland. The result: a gold medal for the Canucks. The Murray-Davidson connection continued in 2001 when they became co-owners, along with two other business partners, of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, a start-up Junior A team in the BCHL. “Over the years, Gary and I talked about owning our own team and Salmon Arm was the perfect opportunity,” Murray said in 2004, working as head coach of the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. In Salmon Arm, Davidson also assumed responsibilities as general manager, helping guide the new team to five winning seasons. Davidson`s wife Brenda handled the Silverbacks’ accounting and their son Ty was hired as assistant coach. Davidson and Murray both sold their interests in the team at the end of the 2006-2007 season. Within the year, Davidson’s fortunes changed dramatically. The Silverbacks start the 2007-2008 season with 15 wins in 19 games but team owner Randy Williams terminates both Davidson and his son Ty, who is working as the team’s head coach. Ironically, Davidson lands in Oregon as Director of Player Personnel for the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL), joining the league he had spent the last decade convincing junior-aged players not to join. “I believe he is one of the best hockey minds in the business,” Winterhawks general manager and head coach Mike Johnston said in 2012. “We were fortunate to have had him.” After four seasons with the Winterhawks, Davidson takes a job with the rival Everett Silvertips, replacing Doug Soetart in February, 2012, as general manager. “Garry has been instrumental in getting the Silvertips back on track with a work ethic and commitment to doing things the right way,” says Silvertips president Gary Gelinas. He credits Davidson with not only building a winning team but a better organization. Davidson’s BC-based hockey team stopped in Souris in January 2015, during an eastern road swing, to try their hand at curling. See the video at www.youtube.com
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David re-signs with Silvertips Souris native and junior hockey executive Garry Davidson has signed a contract extension with the Everett Silvertips, giving him another five years at the helm of the Western Hockey League team. PHOTO/SUBMITTED www.edwardjones.com
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THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS WILL APPLY: Tenders shall close September 8, 2015 at 4:30 p.m., and shall be submitted to Laura McDougald-Williams, Meighen Haddad LLP, at the address noted below; All persons submitting a tender shall rely on their personal knowledge and inspection of the property; The mines and mineral interests of the land are not being sold; The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted; Each tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque representing ten (10%) percent of the tendered purchase price; All unsuccessful Bidders shall have their tender cheques returned following the closing of tenders; All tenders submitted shall be unconditional; Closing date for the sale to the successful Bidder shall be October 1, 2015; The successful Bidder shall be responsible for all costs associated with the registration of title into their name.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS WILL APPLY: Tenders shall close September 8, 2015 at 4:30 p.m., and shall be submitted to Laura McDougald-Williams, Meighen Haddad LLP, at the address noted below; All persons submitting a tender shall rely on their personal knowledge and inspection of the property; The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted; Each tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque representing ten (10%) percent of the tendered purchase price; All unsuccessful Bidders shall have their tender cheques returned following the closing of tenders; All tenders submitted shall be unconditional; Closing date for the sale to the successful Bidder shall be October 1, 2015; The successful Bidder shall be responsible for all costs associated with the registration of title into their name.
Address for Tenders: Meighen Haddad LLP Box 1149 4 Crescent Ave., Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0 Phone: 204-483-1556 or Fax: 204-483-2321 lwilliams@mhlaw.ca Attention: Laura J. McDougald-Williams
Address for Tenders: Meighen Haddad LLP Box 1149 4 Crescent Ave., Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0 Phone: 204-483-1556 or Fax: 204-483-2321 lwilliams@mhlaw.ca Attention: Laura J. McDougald-Williams
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Royal Canadian Legion Athletic Camp at the International Peace Garden submitted by Comrade Kel Smith This summer, I was lucky to be able to attend the Royal Canadian Legion’s Athletic Camp at the International Peace Garden and it proved to be a very interesting and informative experience. I had volunteered for two and a half weeks and was told I could stay longer if I wished. The Athletic Camp is open for around six weeks with four weeks of courses in that time period. While I was there they had a week of gymnastics, track and field, and advanced track and field for the first week and basketball, volleyball, and judo for the second week. There are two more weeks which included more basketball, volleyball, and elemen tary. Elementary is a week where young campers can have a taste of sports and some wilderness training including an overnight canoe trip. I was given to the Task Force which is a group of people who do cleaning, getting things ready, help run the canteen, look after the Thursday night dance, cutting grass, taking things down after a course is finished, etc. We were custodians and made sure that things were ready ... an example being making seven volleyball courts and marking out two soccer fields ... all done in a professional manner. The Athletic Camp has a full staff of registered nurses and, if need be, the Boissevain Hospital and Deloraine Hospital. Any injuries are looked after immediately. I was impressed by the nursing staff and their care of the athletes. Meals are served in the Masonic Lodge which is located close to the Legion’s Athletic Camp. Breakfast is at eight, lunch at twelve, and supper at five. The meals are varied for tweens and teens with lots to drink as in chocolate milk, white milk, and different juices. The Legion Athletic Camp has a 430 metre track with a type of rubber surface. Lots of room for field sports. It has several structures with the main one being the complex which also contains a regular school-sized gym with a tall ceiling. The camp makes use of the Masonic Lodge, the Masonic Aud, and, also, several cabins for staff and coaches ... though some staff live in the complex, e.g.: nursing staff and some kitchen staff plus Task Force Staff. The camp also has an outdoor surface for outdoor basketball which is ready with eight hoops ... though they do get to use the gym, too! The coaches at the camp are top notch. I went to one of their meetings and heard their qualifications being told out loud by the Director. Some come from far away. The Task Force, which I was a part of, was made up of one adult, one college student, and three teens. They have much responsibility with the most impor tant one being keeping the washrooms germ free and everyone healthy. The Task Force also makes sure that large water containers are spread through the instructional/playing areas if fountains are not available. The Royal Canadian Legion’s Sports Foundation Inc. keeps the facilities operational. Note that the camp serves Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. The Legion’s Athletic Camp receives great coop eration from the International Peace Garden’s admin and support staff plus I saw good cooperation between the Legion Camp and the International Music Camp. To work or volunteer at the Legion Camp a per son needs to be checked out by the RCMP. Dorm Deans are men and women who supervise the quarters the athletes use. They make sure eve ryone gets to bed on time at 10:45 p.m. and that everyone gets up for breakfast. They make them selves available for any athletes who have ques tions, etc. They have other duties, too. Legion members reading this are encouraged to volunteer at the camp for the rest of this summer or put your name in for next summer. You can vol unteer for a week or longer if your timetable allows it. The athletes are good young people with one goal and that is to improve their skills and learn new ones. They are not a problem! You couldn’t ask for better surroundings in all of Canada than those at the International Peace
Garden. There is so much open space. For instance the two soccer fields are regulation size and are side by side with a lot of room left over. The Legion’s Athletic Camp also has its own bank, canteen, and store for the athletes to use in their off-hours plus pleasant surroundings to enjoy each other’s company with ample picnic tables. I worked hard while I was there and getting to sleep was never a problem for me. I needed sleep to recharge my body. You should know that all the youth, coaches, and staff sleep in air conditioned quarters where sleep comes quickly after a hard day at sports and work. Fundraising is a major chore for the Royal Canadian Legion’s Sports Foundation Inc. during the off-season and it keeps them busy especially with the decreasing number of Legion Branches. There’s a hint in there for you. At the Legion Athletic Camp, I lost ten pounds and feel better for it. I worked hard and learned a lot. The camp is lucky to have a Task Force that gets jobs done on time. I’m glad that I had the experience and I would encourage any tween and teen to attend this Sports Camp right in our own province. The coaches are excellent, three squares per day, good supervision, and air conditioned sleeping quarters plus imme diate medical response from registered nurses. There can be no place better for a youth wishing to improve their skills and learn new ones. It should be noted that the attendance at the Athletic Camp increased by 10% this summer. That was two and a half weeks of my summer and it’s a check mark on my Bucket List. Volunteer, eh! I did!
Vehicle totalled and abandoned RCMP were called to a roll-over just after midnight Sunday morning. After crashing the truck, the person, or persons, inside fled the scene. Alcohol containers were scattered in and around the vehicle. Investigation into the crash continues. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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COMING EVENT Souris Heritage Club Beef on a Bun, August 20, 2015, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall. Everyone welcome.
CARD OF THANKS Thank you to everyone who came out to Carroll to celebrate my wedding shower on June 21, 2015. Thank you to everyone who contributed money at Souris Home Hardware, Plaza Petals, Timeless Treasures, and Sadler’s Greenhouse. I loved getting to see so many people; I wish I had more time to get around visiting everyone. We loved all the gifts, we are so lucky to have so much support. Chris and I are looking forward to our upcoming wedding in September. Pam Moffatt
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Library Corner By Alexis MacLean
Books about books. I suppose if you’re an author it is almost inevitable that you’ll write a story involving books in some way. Although very different, both The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George and The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Luis ZafÛn, use books as a central part of their narratives. The title of The Little Paris Bookshop is a lit tle misleading as the bookshop isn’t really a bookshop, at least not in the traditional sense, nor is it in Paris, at least not most of the time. The ‘shop’ is actually a book-filled barge called the Literary Apothecary, initially moored on the Seine but later floating down the waterways of France. It is owned and operated by Monsieur Perdu, who considers himself a pharmacist of sorts, having the ability to detect emotional ail ments and prescribe the appropriate book to effect a cure. What he doesn’t have is the abil ity to cure himself of the devastating heart break suffered 20 years ago when the love of his life left him. When an equally wounded woman, the “soon-tobe-ex-wife-of-Le-DirtySwine”, moves in across the hall, his life begins to change, as he is forced to confront his loss. This takes him, and the Literary Apothecary, on a jour ney down the river, accompanied by a growing cast of misfits, as they search for a resolution to their life’s
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troubles. There is much to like in this little tale, though it does tend to lose its way toward the end. Still, it contains a fair bit of humour, some wisdom, many ref erences to books you likely know, and even a few recipes. The Shadow of the Wind is a very different book indeed. It begins innocently enough, as Daniel is taken by his father to select a book. His choice of a book by the author Julian Carax, however, causes all manner of trouble, as it seems someone has tar geted this author, sys tematically seeking out and burning all of his books. The fact that one of the last remaining volumes is now in Daniel’s possession sets in motion a tale which involves us in the after math of the Spanish Civil War, doomed love, and madness. The story is good, although a bit overly long. One of the best parts of it for me came right at the begin ning, when Daniel’s father takes him to select a book. The book, you see, comes from the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, a secret, labyrin thine library. “When a library disappears, or a book-shop closes down, when a book is con signed to oblivion... it comes here. In this place, books no longer remembered by anyone, books that are lost in time, live forever, wait ing for the day when they will reach a new reader’s hands.” I love the concept. Especially as I see all the books in our stacks waiting for someone to rediscover them. It pains me even more when, due to space restrictions, we periodically have to
‘weed’ the stacks, removing books that have remained unread for a few years. Just because a book isn’t ‘new’ doesn’t mean it’s uninteresting. Indeed, The Shadow of the Wind itself is an ‘old’ book, originally pub lished in 2001. As such it would have long since been banished from our stacks - and what a pity. It may be ‘old’ but I had never read it so it was new to me - and it turned out to be a great deal better than many recently published vol umes. So, in addition to recommending the book, I will use it to broadcast a plea to you: do not overlook older books. Many are treas ures and deserving of your attention. Check them out, or ‘adopt’ them from our sale bins. Lend them to others. Register them at www.bookcrossing.com and send them on their way (you’ll be surprised how far they can go!) or if all else fails, make certain that they end up in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, from whence someday they might again find an appreciative reader! Library Corner Hours: Closed Sunday and Monday; Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. - 6 p.m., 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Manitoba RCMP warn public about handgun replica phone cases On August 9, 2015, just after 2:00 pm, Selkirk RCMP responded to a call of a male observed on Grand Beach with what appeared to be a handgun tucked into the waistband of his shorts. Several officers from the Selkirk Detachment immediately responded to the call and attended the beach which was crowded with people on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Based on the information and details known at the time, officers responded with all levels of intervention at their disposal, including rifles and non-lethal conducted energy weapons. With the assistance of witnesses, the male was quickly located sitting on the beach surrounded by family, including children. Officers quickly determined the handgun in his waistband was in fact an iPhone case shaped to look like a real handgun. This incident required a level of response based on the assumption that the weapon was real, posing serious safety risks for everyone involved. “Unfortunately some people do not realize the risks associated with openly carrying or displaying these replicas in a public space,” Sgt. Bert Paquet says. “Anyone who owns this type or similar devices should safely dispose of them immediately.” After the 34-year-old male from Winnipeg was questioned, the item was voluntarily turned over to Police for safe disposal. The male will not be charged with any offences. “Obviously, members from the public expect the Police to respond to potential firearms or weapons calls quickly and accordingly,” Paquet says. “While the individual knew this item to be a fake gun, our officers did not.”
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Filly Health & Fitness by Jonathan Filewich
Cross-training with water sports You read the title correctly; this article gives a brief explanation on why you should start doing water sports in the summer. I am a BIG believer in multi-sport athletes and I throw cross-training in the same category. When you are active in two or more sports, you allow for greater physiological and psychological improvements. The best part of participating in multiple sports is you are unintentionally working different muscle groups you may not normally use while giving your brain a break. Water skiing - Easily
my favourite summer activity! Every time you go water-skiing, you are working on your balance and core strength, especially getting up and staying up on one ski! Every single time you try to turn, hit the wake, or just to keep yourself steady you are incorporating movements that are hard to mimic in the gym. You may find the more you water ski, the more you will think about the muscles you are using or even your posture. I know when I am getting tired, I try to stand up a little bit taller, squeeze my shoulder blades a little bit tighter, and hang on for dear life. Paddle Boarding When I was younger, sitting on the twelve-hour bus rides in Prince George, I was not much of a novel reader. All I
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I am in need of repainting my exterior front door. Before painting, I must choose paint but I don’t know if the paint currently on the door is latex or oil. Do you know how I can figure that out? Aron Dear Aron, Using a cotton ball, wipe a small section of the door with rubbing alcohol. If colour is removed, the paint is likely water based. To paint over latex lightly sand the door to promote good adhesion and paint with a coat of primer before applying two or more coats of good quality paint. If the door is cur rently oil based - completely sand the door well before applying primer and good quality paint. Choosing cheap quality paint often ends up costing you more because you need more coats for good coverage, not worth the headache in my opinion. Dear Reena, How many times can I use a tea bag before it is garbage? Thanks. Darren Dear Darren, It depends on the tea and the strength that you desire. In my opinion, tea only tastes good with one tea bag use. But others suggest that white and/or green tea bags can be used 3 to 4 times. Some peo ple agree that a black tea bag may be re-used all day but should be tossed at the end of the day so that bacteria does not grow on the bag. Others argue that the bag can be used the next day as well, as long as the bag sits in water in the fridge over night. Feedback from readers who care :
read was short articles in magazines and one of my personal favourites was Sports Illustrated. To this day, I remember the article on Chris Chelios entitled “Hour of Power”. In this article, it talked about his workout routine and at first there was nothing that eye-popping until I reached the bottom of the page - paddle boarding. What is that!? Luckily, it had pictures, most likely the reason I read the magazine in the first place, and I saw him standing on an enormous, long board in the water. The part that really caught my attention was he told the reporter he did it because the paddle was like a hockey stick, you use it for balance and steering. Nearly 10 years after I read the article, I finally tried paddle boarding and it is a tremendous
exercise for balance. It also engages core recruitment with pelvic stability to keep yourself upright and it works every single little leg muscle in order for you to keep stable. Don’t forget your arms are doing the paddling! This truly is a fun and unique way to workout. Swimming - Those of you that know me, know that I love swimming but I’m terrible at it! Swimming is very easy on your joints and you can start at any level. It does not matter if you are leisurely swimming, doing aqua sizes, or swimming laps, you are improving your cardiovascular endurance along with strengthening and toning your muscles. The water acts as fluid resistance, so it does not allow for jerky movements. I consider swimming a fun-
Re: Lubricating doors Dear Reena, Your column suggested using petroleum jelly (Vaseline) for lubricating door hinges as being bet ter than sprays like WD-40. I’ve never tried either since we use the best thing and that is a solid stick lubricant. It does not wash off easily, does not attract dust (is not sticky like petroleum jelly), does not stain if you get it on clothes, does not dry out, safe if pets lick it, never needs reapplying if used thoroughly in the first place, prevents moisture from entering. Great for use on car lock mechanisms, door hinges of all kinds, drawer slides, filing cabinet slides, kitchen cabinet type hinges, squeaky floor joints (if you can get it in there), and zippers. Available at Home Hardware stores or on-line. Additional tip: To prevent the rubber seals of your vehicle doors/trunk from becoming frozen shut in the winter, especially after washing, con dition them with mineral oil (baby oil) or a silicone dielectric grease before winter rolls around. Clean door seal with soap and water. Let dry for a day or so. Apply mineral oil onto a wet rag, then apply liberally and thoroughly to seals and let soak in (don’t close door). If possible leave door open overnight if safe to do so (park in garage). If you’ve applied too much, such that the seal is still wet to the touch, wipe off any excess. To prolong life and keep them like new, do this in fall just before it gets cold, then in spring and mid-summer. Submitted anonymously Re: Cigarette smell in home As a tradesman who gets into many homes, I find the most obvious places for cigarette smoke to accumulate are: In the air ducts, they need to be thoroughly vacuumed and brushed. Ceiling tiles that are removable, that is the quickest place for
damental lifelong activity. Kayaking - When we think about kayaking, we tend to think it is a workout for the arms. It’s also a good core workout, which improves lower back mobility and back, chest, abdominal strength. You don’t move your legs, but you press your feet against the pegs to provide stability, engaging the muscles of the lower body and upper body at the same time. All of which improves your overall posture as well. So far, I have mainly focused on the physiological benefits, but the psychological benefits of water sports cannot be overlooked. I began participating in various waterspouts as a social outing. Everyone would meet at the river on a Sunday afternoon and we
would water ski, swim, and paddle for hours. It gave me an opportunity to cross-train but it was also my mental escape. I was always training and thinking about hockey and being on the river gave me the opportunity to try a different activity with family and friends and it made no difference if I was a “pro” at it. I was outside with family and friends in the beautiful weather and the physical benefit was just an added bonus. Be sure to take advantage of the remainder of the summer and get in the water! Outperforme Athletics is proud to educate our surrounding communities and share our knowledge base. Please feel free to contact me with any comments, questions, or suggestions for future articles at jon@outperforme.com.
kids to hide cigarette butts when they hear Mom coming. Submitted by John A cup of hot tips • Rub a damp tea bag onto mirrors to remove fingerprints. • Reduce puffy, swollen eyes. Freeze wet tea bags for 5 minutes. Place cold tea bags on closed eyes. • Rub your hands with a wet tea bag to get rid of odours caused by handling fish. Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first. I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them com ing. Need a Presenter on the topic: Effective Speaking or The Power of Words? Check out: Reena.ca
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The road to nowhere by Darci Semeschuk Road construction on the southwest corner of Souris had residents mystified. The addition of a gate after the fact confused them even more but the Municipality of Souris Glenwood has clarified the situation and the road to nowhere is just that, a road that isn’t actually a road. “It’s not even a road, not on any map,” stated Souris Glenwood CAO Charlotte Parham from her office on August 10. “It wasn’t intended to be a road at all, more like an upgrade for emer gency use only.” Earlier this year crews from Souris Glenwood were noticed by local residents upgrading what had always been considered “walking trails” by many local people. In fact, those trails are a road so-to-speak but it’s not one that is for the general public’s use. Since the Flood of 2011, Town officials were concerned with having access to the southwest corner of the community if such a flood would happen again. They
made the decision to upgrade the trail to allow for easy access for police, fire trucks or ambulances, if the need should arise. The gate, according to Parham, was installed to keep vehicle traffic out of the area. When Mayor Darryl
Jackson was questioned by two residents in July, he stated that the gate was installed to keep tourists out of the area. As to the cost of upgrading the road? There is no cost on the books as it was all com pleted by Public Works crews. There was no
line in the budget for the upgrade but Council felt it was important to complete. As for the emergency crews? Let’s just hope that police, fire depart ment and ambulance crews have a key if they need to access the area in a hurry!
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Road gated to keep tourists out Upgrades to a road, that isn’t even a road at all, took place in July in the southwest corner of Souris. Residents were questioning the need to upgrade a road that seemed to have no purpose. In fact the road, which is now gated and locked, was upgraded by Public Works to allow emergency vehicles access in the event of a catastrophe like the Flood of 2011 . PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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Pamela Dawne Moffatt & Christian Guy Theoret are very pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their children. The wedding will take place Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Carroll, Manitoba.
Souris North End Skate Park Committee takes this opportunity to thank the following sponsors for their generous contributions to the project
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• Falcon Enterprises • Souris Glenwood Chamber of Commerce • Richardson Pioneer • Souris Glenwood Community Foundation • Souris BPO Elks Lodge #21 • FLOFORM Countertops Ted & Marnie Sherritt • Andy Murray Benefit • Community Place Program
• Town Tire & Auto - Larry McKinny, Family & Staff • Pembina Co-op • Souris Lions Club • Souris Flood Book 2011 • Western Financial Group • William Strath • Norman & Ruth Anderson and Sons • Arbuckle Electric • K.E. Kowalchuk Construction • Cam & Wendy Denbow
And all of the Friends of the Park, too numerous to mention!