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Lazy days of summer Tubing down Plum Creek on a hot July afternoon, what could be better? 2015 marks the first time since 2011 that the water has been low enough and safe enough to tube. These young people are taking advantage of that fact to cool off and enjoy the peaceful scenery but soon there will be more people enjoying what Plum Creek has to offer. The Federal Government just announced $47,570, through the Recreational Fisheries Partnership Program, to rehabilitate Plum Creek to repair damage to the fish habit and the creek channel caused by the floods of 2011 and 2014. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Maguire says popular fishing hole to be restored for local anglers Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, announced up to $47,570 through the Recreational Fisheries Partnership Program to rehabilitate Plum Creek to repair damage to the fish habit and the creek channel caused by the floods of 2011 and 2014. The Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program forms a key component of the Government of Canada’s conservation agenda to better protect
and promote recreational fisheries. “Many anglers, including myself, have fond memories of fishing at Plum Creek in Victoria Park,” said Maguire. “This fishing hole is not only well used by local anglers but it’s great for Souris’ economy as it brings tourists and fishing enthusiasts from across the region. I am pleased our Government is partnering with local anglers, the Municipality, and Conservation District to
improve the fishing habitat so it can be enjoyed for generations to come.” The funding will be used to improve access, enhance safety, and provide long-term shoreline stabilization on Plum Creek. The project also includes the removal of obstructions, including the remainder of the manmade instream rubble dam, and shale and gravel deposits. Furthermore, the project includes reinforcing and stabilizing the creek banks using riparian
planting of native grasses and trees. By restoring the compromised fishing habitat, this project will help support more productive fisheries and by extension, increased fishing opportunities. Brent Fallis from the Municipality of SourisGlenwood said, “The high water flows of 2011 and 2014 caused irrepressible damage to Victoria Park and the Plum Creek shoreline as it flows through Souris. This project will remove the
instream manmade rubble dam that has created an obstruction for fish passage and will restore the creek channel.” Healthy and sustainable recreational fisheries are of great social and economic importance to Canada. According to the 2010 Survey of Recreational Fishing in Canada, more than 3.3 million adult anglers participated in recreational fishing activities in Canada. (Continued on Page 2)
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Poisonous radon gas discovered in Souris home by Glen Kirby Home owners in Souris-Glenwood are encouraged to test for radon gas after Municipal sampling discovered dangerous levels in one local residence. “Radon is the secondleading cause of cancer after cigarette smoking,” says Brent Fallis, Building Inspector and Special Projects Manager with the Municipality of SourisGlenwood. “Based on our results, I would recommend everyone test their houses and businesses.” Radon is an invisible, odourless, radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium found in soil, rock and even water. It occurs naturally and can become trapped in some buildings, especially in basements and crawl spaces, which leads to elevated levels and health risks for people in those buildings. In May, Fallis conducted radon testing at three properties in Souris, including the Hospital, a business on 1st Street North, and a privatelyowned residence on 4th Avenue West. Radon was detected in all three and levels in the residence exceeded Health Canada safety guidelines. “The radon in the
home was nearly twice the recommended level,” says Fallis. The national scientific engineering company Pinchin reported a radon level of 392 Bq/m3 in the home and Health Canada recommends mitigation to remove the dangerous gas if recorded levels rise above 200 Bq/m3. Fallis decided to test local properties after attending a trades conference put on by the Manitoba Building Officials Association, an organization representing local government inspectors and individuals involved in building design, construction, testing and research. Since 2010, building codes require new basement floors to be constructed with a test area for radon - essentially a plastic pipe running vertically through the concrete floor to the gravel and soil below. However, Fallis says there is no requirement for anyone to test for the gas in new or existing homes. That could change this fall when the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood considers making radon testing a mandatory part of all new building permits. “If test results come back high, the owners of the building will have to mitigate the gas,” says
Fallis, who admits the cost for appropriate sealing and venting could run into the thousands of dollars. Health Canada says not everyone exposed to radon will develop cancer and the risk depends on the concentration of radon in the air and the length of exposure. Occasional exposure does not produce symptoms such as coughing or headaches, and it may take years for disease to develop. Testing kits are available locally at the Home Hardware in Souris for $37.99, plus shipping, and a fee for laboratory testing. Store co-owner Betty Lou Noble says she has sold a few in the past year to residents. Fallis wants to offer testing kits as part of the Municipality’s revised building permit application. He would also like all test results from local residents to be reported to the Municipality to help identify and track radon gas “hot spots” among the 800 homes in Souris. “It’s pretty easy for radon gas to collect in a poorly ventilated basement built a hundred years ago with an open sump pit,” says Fallis. “The older your basement, the more cracks, the more likely it is that radon is there.”
Popular fishing hole to be restored (Continued from Page 1) These activities contributed a total of $8.3 billion to various local economies. Darryl Jackson, Mayor of the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood, also welcomed the funding announcement and said, “We are pleased to receive this money to help rebuild shoreline along Plum Creek.” The program has been very successful, funding
more than 280 projects and investing nearly $16 million since its launch in 2013. The program has excelled at bringing together like-minded partners and their resources to restore, rebuild and rehabilitate recreational fisheries habitat across Canada. As a result, the Government is extending the program to continue its support for the conservation of recreational fish-
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eries across the country. Maguire concluded, “I am thrilled that we are able to move this project forward. I want to extend my thanks to all the volunteers from the Souris Park Board, Glenwood Game and Fish and everyone from the Municipality who pours their heart and soul into the community. By working together we are getting results for Westman”!
Radon gas levels test high in Souris home Souris Glenwood Municipal employee Brent Fallis points out radon gas test pipe, a requirement in all new construction. A home in Souris recently tested high for the cancer causing gas. PHOTO/GLEN KIRBY
Souris Personal Care Home Volunteers SUMMER GARDEN PARTY Souris Personal Care Home welcomes all this past years Volunteers to our annual volunteer recognition. Our Summer Garden Party will include accordion music by Mary Ritchie, a free Ice Cream Bar and a Pie Auction. Please RSVP by Tuesday August 4th. For more information, or for anyone wanting to donate a pie for the auction, please all Carla at 204-483-6206. DATE: FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2015
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The Board of Souris District Arts Council wishes to thank the following for providing financial assistance towards our 2014/2015 Concert Series: • Manitoba Arts Network • Manitoba Culture, Heritage & Tourism • RM of Glenwood • Town of Souris
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Preparing for grand opening event Volunteers were out in full force laying sod at the new North End Skatepark in preparation for the grand opening to be held July 30. Two groups from Winnipeg, the Edge Guys and Sk8 skateboarding group will hold a training and tips session with any Souris kids who wish to attend followed by the ceremonies, a demonstration, and free beef on a bun. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK
Letters to the Editor Dear editor, I read with displeasure in last week’s edition of the Souris Plaindealer the story written by Glen Kirby about the Beverley Mahood and Ryan Keown concert. It was so focused on the negative impact that not “selling out” had on the community. The 331 people who attended were treated to nearly 2.5
hours of entertainment at a great price of $35. The kids in attendance danced the night away and it was great to see Beverley Mahood so engaged with her young fans! Ryan Keown was a class act and recognized many in attendance as his family has roots in Carroll, Bunclody, and Souris, MB.
Local chiropractor Dr. Blake Denbow meeting his favourite singer! PHOTO/SUBMITTED
I would personally like to congratulate the Souris Events Group for a successful concert! Souris Events Group was comprised of the following organizations for this event Souris Firefighters, Souris and Glenwood Memorial Complex, Souris and Glenwood Agricultural Society, and Souris and Glenwood Chamber of Commerce (as a side note these organizations were contributing long before Vern May left Souris). Each of these organizations contributed the seed money to bring this event to Town and supplied countless and selfless volunteers hours to bring this high energy entertainment to the community. This concert was a fantastic kickoff to a fun-filled weekend in Souris, MB. I’ve included a couple of photos (as there was no local press in attendance for photos or interviews) that I took that evening and judging by the smiles on the faces it
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Letters to the Editor Breaktime by Darci Semeschuk Canadian Blood Services (CBS) held their Blood Donor Clinic in Souris on July 20. In the July 17 Plaindealer we ran a detailed story on the problem with declining donors and that the Souris Clinic had seen an astounding 50% decline in numbers. That’s even more than the national average of 40%. After our story ran in the paper, the clinic saw a sharp rise in walk-in donors which was terrific. Originally there were 55 people who had booked appointments. Unfortunately 24 - 27% were a no show, dropping the number down to 41. However, once the dust had settled, 58 people had donated a pint of blood, bringing the walk-in number to 31! Good job, people. This is a trend that must keep going, not just in Souris, but everywhere if the blood supply in Canada is to remain stable. The drop in numbers of donations begs the question, “Just whose job is it to recruit donors?” CBS says that they like it when the host community puts a push on recruitment. Sure they do, it makes their job easier. However, the host of such clinics are volunteers and sometimes they don’t have very large numbers of people working on the committee. It can be time consuming just planning to host the day. The people who are paid to do the job, CBS people are actually the ones who need to get the word out to donors. Sure, the volunteers, in this case the Souris Health Auxiliary do the best they can, but shy of going door to door or doing a phone blitz, talking to the newspaper, what can they do? I have a couple ideas for CBS, theoretically because I am sure it wouldn’t get past the idea table. Idea one: Surprise clinics. Show up with a few mobile donor units at a high school or university, call an assembly, show a devastating video that results in victims needing blood and then ask the students to line up. Guaranteed they will get donations. The way they do it now is they send public relations employees out to speak at schools about the need of blood donations. Youth see that it’s a good idea in the moment so they sign up to come to a clinic. They never make it because with youth, out of sight, out of mind. You’ve lost the shock factor. You get those kids to donate once, chances are you have a donor for life. Idea two: Phone blitz. It’s not a new idea, just a different spin. Don’t ask, “Would you like to donate?” Talk to the people. Work with the volunteer group that’s hosting. Give them a few simple questions (save the personal ones for when you get them in the door) that would eliminate a donor. It’s much more difficult to say no to someone you know than someone you don’t. Example: “Hi Dick, it’s Jane calling. Have you travelled to Mexico lately? No? Then how about joining me to donate blood on Tuesday?” Maybe it would work, maybe not, but it’s worth a try.
Dear editor, I read with interest, the article “Long-time Souris Clothing store to close June 30” in your June 19 edition, as my mother, formerly of Hartney, and I had enjoyed shopping there some years ago. However, in the interest of historical accuracy, I must point out a possible error, or at least an error of omission, in the listing of former owners of that Crescent Ave. store location. I am not familiar with a William Dolmage as stated in the article, or whether he also had anything to do with the building (although perhaps not according to page 78 of The People of Souris and Glenwood history book, 2006) however, I can tell you a little about my greatgrandfather John Dolmage, a pioneer of Souris and its first storekeeper from 1881 until his untimely death in 1914. He operated a general store and millinery in the building in question from, I believe, its earliest days until his death, first with his sister Mary Dolmage and later with a first cousin named Victor Lee, under the banner “Dolmage & Lee”. (see enclosed photos.) John Dolmage was the first postmaster of Souris, appointed March 1, 1882 and served until January 15, 1909. He also served as Mayor of Souris, from 1907-1909 and again in 1913. A lengthy article was published in the May 6, 1914, edition of the Souris Plaindealer upon his death while visiting his son, my grandfather, John D. Dolmage, on his homestead in Meyronne, SK, “Ex-Mayor Dolmage Died Suddenly While Visiting Sons”. For its additional historical information, if I may quote a small section of that article: “In the death of John Dolmage, Souris loses the oldest businessman in the Town, he having been the first to open up a small grocery business in the fall of 1881 in the first structure that could be called a house built on the bank of Plum Creek, by which
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name the place was known until the advance of the C.P.R. Many an old settler will recall with pleasure the hearty meals he has eaten in the little log house where Mr. Dolmage and his sister made their first start in business in this great western country. In those pioneer days in the early spring of 1882, it was indeed a pleasure to get into that rustic little home and partake of the fare provided by Miss Dolmage and receive the hearty welcome that was always there, even when there was no chance of getting anything but a good square meal. It was in there that he opened the first Post office and for many years afterwards he was Clerk of the Municipality of Glenwood and Post Master, both of
which positions he filled in a conscientious and painstaking manner and without complaint from those he served. In 1885 he married Miss Annie (Mary Ann) Hetherington who was the first school teacher engaged in what was then the Plum Creek School. A family of eight children, four boys and four girls, was the result of this happy union, all wellknown and highly respected by all with whom they come in contact or have business dealings. A loyal and true friend, a kind and considerate father and husband and conscientious Christian gentleman were the outstanding characteristics of the home life and character of John Dolmage,
and as a public man he was beyond reproach”. I would be very interested to hear from anyone with further information on the early history of the Crescent Ave. building or the first house and store referred to in the 1914 article. (I believe there is a photo of the latter on page 55 of the 2006 Souris history book. On page 78, the book states that the Crescent Ave. building was built in 1881 but this is very possibly being confused with the construction date of the earlier house and store. Page 77 shows another photo which may be an interim location between the other two?) Respectfully submitted, Katharine Schulz, 1279 Liberty Street, Winnipeg, MB R3S 1A5 Phone 204-897-3915
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School Division adds new buses to fleet by Glen Kirby The road to a good education will be less bumpy this fall for select students in the Southwest Horizon School Division, courtesy of plush new buses. The Division has taken delivery of three new International school buses worth more than $300,000, as part of its planned, annual replacement of aging vehicles. “These buses are pretty comfortable,” says Glynn Warnica, Operations Supervisor for the Division, pointing out the tinted windows and AM/ FM/MP3 players. “It’s not just a big yellow tank rolling down the road anymore.” Warnica says the diesel-powered buses also have full air-ride suspension and are quieter than earlier versions, thanks to newer engine technology and superior sound insulation. “They also have plenty of heat for the passengers,” he says. Two of the new buses can accommodate 63 students and one is built for 52. Warnica says the Division operates more than 50 buses on 35 routes during the school year across the sprawling Southwest Horizon foot-
print, which includes schools in Souris, Deloraine, Wawanesa, Hartney, Lauder, Melita, Newdale, Pierson, and Waskada. “We like to keep our buses on route for 13 years,” says Warnica. “After that, they become replacements.” A trio of buses from the late 1990s will be retired from regular service after logging hundreds of thousands of miles, their age evident through everything from ripped upholstery to manual transmissions. Beyond comfort, the new buses are designed to be greener. Warnica notes the Cummins engine is more fuel efficient and engineered for zero emissions, adding, “You don’t smell the diesel fumes like you used to.” A handful of school buses operating in Manitoba are fueled by propane but Warnica says he is not ready to rec-
ommend the new technology to the local Board and school administrators. Propane-fueled buses currently cost 15% more than diesel-powered. Warnica admits the exchange rate of the Canadian dollar boosted the price of this year’s buses. “These vehicles would be $85,000 each if we had parity with the US dollar,” he says. “We don’t have a viable option to buy Canadian-made buses so we’re paying US dollars to US companies.” Busing accounts for 10% of the Division’s annual operating budget $500,000 for fuel, $200,000 for maintenance, and another $300,000 for new vehicles. The Division also took possession of three new buses in 2014. “We still get excited when the new buses roll in,” says Warnica. “For the drivers and the kids on-board, it’s like Christmas.”
School Division sporting new buses Glynn Warnica, Operations Supervisor at Southwest Horizon School Division, shows off one of three new buses added to the fleet, at a cost of more than $300,000. PHOTO/GLEN KIRBY
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Thank you to all the businesses and individuals who supported our 4-H Show and Sale. We could not have done it without your generous donations.
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Souris Glenwood Municipal Council meeting notes submitted The Council for the Municipality of SourisGlenwood held its regular meeting June 9 with the following members present: Mayor Darryl Jackson, Councillors Sandra Denbow, Darcy Gerow, Mark Gillis, Joseph Goodwill, William Tanguay, Gerald Williams; CAO Charlotte Parham and Assistant CAO Lisa Greig attended. The following delegations were in attendance: • Ms. Farrah Anderson, Municipal Assessor attended the meeting to provide information and overview of the impact of Reassessment 2016. The 2016 Assessment notices have been mailed to property owners. • Mr. Shawn McKinney, EDO and Mr. Rick Remillard, Chairperson, Souris Glenwood CDC attended the meeting to update Council on the projects being undertaken by the CDC and the progress on each. • Mr. Ken Hale attended the meeting to discuss with Council property concerns. Ccorrespondence A letter was received from the Town of Virden advising of changes to the recycling agreement that they and other westman communities have with Portage Recycling. This program change does not affect the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood agreement. The Town of Virden is hosting a meeting on June 12 with interested communities in regards to a regional recycling program. Councillor Williams will attend. The following motions were passed: • That the agenda be adopted as presented. • That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held May 26 be adopted as circulated. • To approve for payment of accounts to June 9th, 2015 represented by Cheque Nos. 000459 to 000513 for a total of $322,152.51. • The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Inc. has advised that Mr. Andy Murray will be inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame on October 3. Therefore the Council of the Municipality of SourisGlenwood authorize the
placement of a congratulatory ad in the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame 2015 Induction Dinner program in the amount of $100. • To approve the following building permit as recommended by the Building Inspector: 2015-15 - Lot 7 Block 5 Plan 17 Renovations to existing Commercial Building and Residential Space. • That By-law No. 062015, being a by-law to create an Urban Ward Property Development Infrastructure Reserve Fund be given second and third and final reading. Recorded vote: Unanimous. • That By-law No. 072015, being a by-law to create a Fire Equipment Reserve Fund be given second, third and final reading. Recorded vote: 6 for; 1 against. • By-law No. 08-2015, being a by-law to create a Memorial Complex Reserve Fund be given second, third and final reading. Recorded vote: Unanimous. • That By-law No. 092015, being a by-law to Levy for Taxes for 2015 be given second, third and final reading. Recorded vote: Unanimous. Council members reported on various Boards and Committees which each represent as members of Council. Reports included the following: Permanent Dike Construction Meeting; Complex Board Meeting; VPL Board; Beautification Committee; Avalon Theatre Council adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, June 23. The Council for the Municipality of SourisGlenwood held its regular meeting June 23 with the following members present: Mayor Darryl Jackson, Councillors Sandra Denbow, Darcy Gerow, Joseph Goodwill, William Tanguay, Gerald Williams, CAO Charlotte Parham and Assistant CAO Lisa Greig attended. Regrets from Councillor Mark Gillis. The following motions were passed: • That the agenda be adopted as presented. • That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held June 9 be
adopted as circulated. • To approve for payment of accounts to June 23 represented by Cheque Nos. 000520 to 000586 for a total of $295,640.71. • That the Council declare its membership in the Southwest Regional Development Corporation and that this membership shall remain in effect until rescinded by a resolution of the duly elected Council of this municipality; that there be no fee attached or assessed to this membership; Councillor William
Tanguay is appointed as representative for the Municipality of SourisGlenwood for a term expiring December 31, 2016. • That Council supports in principle the concept of developing a regional recycling facility in the area in partnership with surrounding municipalities. • That Council agrees to enter into a land acquisition agreement for land required for construction of the Community Permanent Dike Flood
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New funding announced for Plum Creek restoration Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, announced up to $47,570 through the Recreational Fisheries Partnership Program to rehabilitate Plum Creek to repair damage to the fish habit and the creek channel caused by the floods of 2011 and 2014. Pictured (L-R): Mayor Darryl Jackson, Municipal Building Inspector Brent Fallis, Larry Maguire, Parks Board member, Phil Dornian and Municipal CAO Charlotte Parham. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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Grand Opening Ceremonies, Ribbon Cutting & Wall of Recognition Unveiling
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Library Corner By Alexis MacLean
I rarely go to the movies or watch them on TV. There are exceptions. For example, I watch Gone With The Wind each and every time it’s broadcast. I know the entire dialogue by heart now. But mostly, I don’t watch. About a month or so ago, though, I was tired and so flipped on the TV, not expecting to find anything worthwhile. To my surprise, there was To Kill a Mockingbird - one of my all time favourites! It is so rarely broadcast - I hadn’t seen it for years. So I sat and watched. It was like meeting an old and treasured friend. I knew, of course, that Harper Lee’s ‘new’ book, Go Set a Watchman, was due out this summer, and I decided this was as good a time as any to read her ‘first’. I had never read Mockingbird, you see. I actually make it a point not to watch movies made from books I have enjoyed or read books upon which movies I have
loved are based. Generally, the two differ so greatly that both are ruined for me. But this time….. So I read To Kill a Mockingbird and was reminded of what truly excellent writing can be. The story is undoubtedly known to all of you so I won’t summarise it. I can say that I was more than pleased to discover that the movie tracked the book almost exactly. There were minor variations but none that made any difference to the story. And the book was astonishing. Even knowing the story, I was captivated and read it through in one afternoon, not being able to put it down. One tends to forget what truly excellent writing is and how very far from the mark most books fall. If any of you have not yet read Mockingbird, I encourage you to do so, and for those of you who have, I suggest you read it again. Now, of course, I worried about reading the ‘new’ book - Go Set a Watchman - fearing that it might tarnish Mockingbird in some way. (Technically, though
only just released, Watchman is the earlier of the two books, it being, in effect, a first draft of what ultimately became To Kill a Mockingbird). The early ‘spoilers’ suggested that I might be disappointed. I read it anyway, determined to do so with a fresh mind, taking it as a ‘stand alone’ story not related in any way to Mockingbird. As it turns out, I need not have worried. Although there are hints of what Mockingbird would become, and some scenes which would later be included in that classic with but slight changes, for the most part Watchman is just a book. And, for me, not a particularly good one. Whereas in Mockingbird the ‘point’ is developed subtly through character, situations, and dialogue, in Watchman the ‘message’ is delivered in a heavy-handed, argumentative, and confrontational manner. The characters so well developed in Mockingbird, are flat in Watchman, as are such ‘events’ as occur in the latter story. The difference
is as between a rich, colourful, and deeply textured tapestry and a child’s finger painting. I am glad I read Watchman as it does provide an insight into the author’s development - something I will write more on next week. It really demonstrated how a fairly bland and not all that well written story can, with a change of focus and much more thought, become a compelling classic. But, for me anyway, taken on its own merits, Watchman just wasn’t anything special, nor would it have been had the names been changed and it been given to me without any indication whatsoever of its origin. Actually, in that case I likely would have been harder on it. Loving Mockingbird as much as I do, I likely forgave Watchman more than I normally would have. Hours: Closed Sunday and Monday; Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 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.
Edward Jones: How can you become a “healthy” investor? Many Canadians strive to live an active and healthy lifestyle. You can take steps toward this goal, of course, but why not carry the concept of improving health to other areas of your life such as your investments? Toward that end, consider these suggestions: • Give your portfolio a regular “check-up”. To maintain your health, it’s a good idea to visit a doctor for a check-up on a regular basis. And to help ensure the “health” of your portfolio, you may want to periodically review it with the assistance of a financial professional - someone who can point out gaps in
your existing holdings or changes that may need to be made. • Follow a balanced investment “diet”. As you know, nutrition experts recommend that we adopt a balanced diet, drawing on all the major food groups. Too much of any one category - for example, an excess of meat or of dairy products - can lead to health concerns. An analogous situation exists when you invest - if you own too much of one particular asset class, such as aggressive growth stocks, you might expose yourself to an “unhealthy” degree of risk because you could take a
big hit during a market downturn. But not all investments move in the same direction at the same time, so if you own a mix of stocks, bonds, government securities, and other vehicles, you can lessen the impact of volatility on your portfolio. In investing, as in all walks of life, balance and moderation are important. • Don’t let investments get “lazy”. Exercise is essential in staying fit and healthy. Yet, exercise can also be hard work, causing many of us to put it off to “another day.” Some of your investments may also not be working hard
Westoba announces calendar contest submitted Westoba Credit Union (WCU) believes in staying connected and engaged in our communities. WCU is publishing an original community based calendar for 2016 and they need your help. WCU is looking for creativity, talent, and originality to fill the pages of the upcoming calendar. WCU announced June 20 the launch of The Colours of My Community, a contest offering Manitoba youth the chance to win a page in the 2016 Westoba Calendar, along with a prize of up to $200. Entrants are tasked with creating an artistic interpretation of what community looks like to them. Projects can be coloured,
painted, or even digitally designed - the sky is the limit. “Our Credit Union is a reflection of the community, its people, and its values. We want you to help design our 2016 calendar and show us what this means to you,” says Jim Rediger, Chief Executive Officer of WCU. The top 20 finalists in each of the three entry categories will be announced August 25 on Westoba Credit Union’s Facebook page. The final 12 winning entries will be selected through an online vote. Anyone can log in to Facebook to vote for their favourite entries by “liking” the image. People can vote starting August 25
and can vote for more than one entry up until the deadline of September 7. The winning submissions will be announced September 14 after final voting results are tallied. “All finalists for the calendar will be viewed on our Facebook page and our community will decide whose creative entry best reflects our community, its people, and its values,” says Rediger. “Check out our website for all of the details of our contest.” For complete rules and regulations, check the website.WCU is building community one member at a time. WCU is the sixth largest credit union in Manitoba with 21 locations in 17 communities.
enough for you and you might be depriving yourself of the opportunity to own other investments that “work harder” by offering you the growth potential you’ll need to make progress toward your longterm goals. • Avoid “unhealthy” habits. Many of us are guilty of unhealthy habits, such as eating too much or failing to address stress. Taken together, these bad habits can harm the quality of our lives. As an investor, you can also fall into some bad habits. To name just a couple, you could waste time and effort by chasing after “hot” investments, which may already be cooling off by the time you hear about them, or you could decide to take a “time out” from investing when the markets are turbulent. Another bad habit: Investing either too aggressively or too conservatively for your goals and risk tolerance. By avoiding these and other negative habits, you can help yourself stay on track toward your objectives. It takes diligence and vigilance to stay physically fit and healthy. And these same attributes are just as important in keeping your investment strategy in good shape. Diversification does not guarantee a profit, nor does it protect against loss. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Hartney School – Education Assistant Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a half-time Education Assistant working (2.75 hours per day) with K– 12 students, at Hartney School. Start date September 8,2015. To send a letter of application (including a resume and three references) or for further information, contact: Shannon Combs, Principal Hartney School shannonc@shmb.ca Phone 204-483-6280 or 204-741-0250 Deadline for applications is July 28,2015 We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful applicants must provide current criminal record and child abuse registry checks.
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Seniors Organized Services by Mary Ann Carlisle
S.O.S. (Seniors Organized Services) office hours 9:00 a.m. - 4:30, Monday to Friday. Phone 204-4833106. Located in Victoria Park Lodge (VPL). S.O.S is here to try and find the help you need, when you need it. Please call our office and we will do our best to get the right person for the job you need done. Sometimes we can’t but we
always try out best. We have had a few good rains this past week and the grasses are starting to look less yellow and more of the lovely green, Water makes everything better, in small doses of course. Entertainment - Cory Friesen plays at VPL every Tuesday for the month of July, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to come and enjoy his musical talents. We are a non-profit organization and have workers and drivers that will help you for a nominal fee; discussed between you and the
worker. If you need any help inside or outside your home, please give us a call and we will do our best to get you the right person for you. We also have drivers to take you to appointments in or out of town but we do want you to use the Handi-Van whenever possible. If it is booked we do have drivers. Cancer Care drivers are also through S.O.S. We hope you never need this service, but if you do, just call and we will get you registered. Then all those trips to treatments in Brandon will not cost you nearly so much. If
you needed to go to Winnipeg for a treatment, the driver will get you to the shuttle in Brandon, to take you to Winnipeg and back, then our driver will pick you back up in Brandon and return you home. ERIK Kits (Emergency Response Information Kits). We have these in our office and all you have to do is drop by and we will give you one or two, whatever you need. These kits, after you fill in the information (medical, etc.), have two magnets on them to hold them on your fridge and are
accessible for you to take to the hospital if you ever need to go there. Or for the ambulance to take with them with all your pertinent information to read to help you faster and if you are unable to answer any questions. Call us for more information on these ERIK Kits. Congregate Meals is a wonderful meal and you can enjoy the company of others. It is held five days a week at Crescent Manor; you do not have to live there to participate, just call 204-483-3990. Victoria Life Line units are also hooked up by S.O.S.
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Souris Horse Show results LEN’S submitted The Souris Horse Show was held on Saturday, July 11, during the Souris Fair. The results are as follows: Junior Western P’easure (horse 3-5 years): 1. Tracy Hodgson Invited N Time; 2. Jacquie Doyle - A Tidy Cinder; 3. Laurie Renwick - Eyell Get Another; 4. Kristen Kolynchuk - Ruff Lil Deuce; 5. Tara Morrison James Dean. Pee Wee Western Pleasure 1. Madison Strain Tony; 2. Makayla Duthie - Renegade; 3. Mia Giordani - Sparky; 4. Maddy McGee - Cruise; 5. Sadie Hollingshead Tuff. Junior Western Pleasure 1. Eileen Eaglebears Tiger; 2. Josie Meggison Expresso; 3. Taylor Dowd - Ebony; 4. Ainsley Dowd - Spooky; 5. Michela Giordani - Lil Tu Fancy. Senior Western Pleasure 1. Tracy Hodgson Invited N Time; 2. Jacquie Doyle - A Tidy Cinder; 3. Corrie Hipwell - Prescribed By Major; 4. Holly Hollingshead - Bo; 5. Kristen Kolynchuk Ruff Lil Deuce. Open Western Pleasure Stake 1. Tracy Hodgson Invited N Time; 2.
Jacquie Doyle - A Tidy Cinder; 3. Laurie Renwick - Eyell Get Another; 4. Madison Strain - Tony; 5. Sheila Sattler - Zippa Princess Charm. Pee Wee Reining 1. Madison Strain Tony; 2. Maddy McGee Flip; 3. Maddy McGee Cruise; 4. Makayla Duthie - Renegade (tie); 4. Lexie Hollingshead Bo (tie). Junior Reining 1. Eileen Eaglebears Tiger; 2. Eileen Eaglebears - Mr Smudge; 3. Josie Meggison Expresso; 4. Taylor Dowd - Ebony; 5. Milagh Sattler - Dacs Lazy Sally. Senior Reining 1. Corrie Hipwell Prescribed By Major; 2. Kristen Kolynchuk Mister T; 3. Tracy Hodgson Listos Gangster; 4. Holly Hollingshead - Bo (tie); 4. Melissa Atchison Winnin Feature (tie.) Open Reining Stake 1. Corrie Hipwell Prescribed By Major; 2. Kristen Kolynchuk Mister T; 3. Madison Strain - Tony; 4. Melissa Atchison Winnin Feature; 5. Tracy Hodgson Listos Gangster. Lead line 6 & under 1. Adi McKenzie Copper (tie); 1. Nicolas Whetter - Mighty Whitey (tie)
Walk Trot 9 & under 1. Avery Findlay Mister T; 2. Jessica Wright - Bullseye; 3. Katie Granger - Jigger; 4. Kelsey McGee - Freddie; 5. Abigail Halloran Flash. Walk Trot Barrels 1. Abigail Halloran Flash; 2. Jessica Wright Bullseye; 3. Katie Granger - Jigger; 4. Adi McKenzie - Copper; 5. Dylan Granger - Comet. Pee Wee Barrels 1. Maddy McGee Oscar; 2. Lexie Hollingshead - Tuff; 3. Lexie Hollingshead - LJ; 4. Maddy McGee - Flip; 5. Rachel Dowd Dominos. Junior Barrels 1. Ainsley Dowd Spooky; 2. Storm Wesley - Mac; 3. Taylor Dowd Ebony; 4. Michela Giordani - Lil Tu Fancy; 5. Eileen Eaglebears Tiger. Senior Barrels 1. Susan Wright - Ty; 2. Leyna Murphy - Fish; 3. Holly Hollingshead LJ; 4. Eddy Steven - Jess; 5. Holly Hollingshead -
Bo. Open Barrel Stake 1. Cassidy Gordon Drifter; 2. Susan Wright Ty; 3. Michela Giordani Lil Tu Fancy; 4. Ainsley Dowd - Spooky; 5. Leyna Murphy - Fish. Pee Wee Poles 1. Lexie Hollingshead - Tuff; 2. Maddy McGee Oscar; 3. Maddy McGee Flip; 4. Madison Strain Tony; 5. Rachel Dowd Dominos. Junior Poles 1. Storm Wesley Mac; 2. Michela Giordani - Lil Tu Fancy; 3. Josie Meggison - Bo; 4. Eileen Eaglebears - Tiger; 5. Ainsley Dowd - Spooky. Senior Poles 1. Leyna Murphy Fish; 2. Susan Wright Ty; 3. Eddy Steven - Jess; 4. Holly Hollingshead LJ; 5. Sonja McGee Cruise. Open Pole Stake 1. Eddy Steven - Jess; 2. Ainsley Dowd Spooky; 3. Cassidy Gordon - Cash; 4. Lexie Hollingshead - Tuff; 5. Michela Giordani - Lil Tu Fancy.
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The Gazette Tornado touches down near Ninette Another tornado touched down in Westman Sunday, July 12, around 6:30 p.m. approximately 10 kilometres west of Ninette. “There weren’t too many reports of any funnel clouds but there was one near Ninette. There was a report of a brief touch down that lasted a few minutes,” said Shaer of Environment Canada. “No reports of damages with that touch down”. It’s the third tornado to be confirmed in Westman this season after two were seen in late June near Manitou.
Crossroads This Week Shewchuk selected to umpire baseball at Pan Am Games Ron Shewchuk of Minnedosa was one of five Canadian umpires selected by Baseball Canada working the men’s baseball at the Pan Am Games in Toronto this week. Shewchuk, a retired school principal, will be working his ninth international event. He was one of two Canadian umpires to work the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Canadian 4-H Museum is looking for a new home The Canadian 4-H Museum is looking for a new home after 25 years on display inside a former Royal Bank building in the small Manitoba community of Roland. It’s a drastic move but necessary to protect the collection from future deterioration due to problems with dampness in the building. Everyone feels the Museum should stay in Roland. The south-central village is, after all, where 4-H began as the first official “Boys and Girls Club”. The community is proud of that fact. The Canadian 4-H Council declared the Roland Museum a national museum in 2013, when 4-H dignitaries visited that year’s 100th anniversary celebrations.
Virden Empire-Advance Virden’s Kayleigh Chapman wraps up college hockey career Kayleigh Chapman, daughter of Robert and Colleen Chapman, wrapped up her college hockey career in spectacular fashion. She posted career numbers for the Bemidji State University women’s hockey team while helping the squad achieve several school records. Chapman has helped the Beavers take several steps forward and will certainly be missed next winter.
The Minnedosa Tribune
Souris Show & Shine draws a crowd The beautiful weather and cool classic cars were a draw on July 16 as residents took to the streets to admire all the vehicles on display. The amazingly well restored vehicles that lined Crescent Avenue did not disappoint. PHOTOS/DEBBIE BUTLER
Minnedosa born Isabela Onyshko has been making national headlines recently. The successful gymnast has been competing in the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto as part of the Canadian Artistic Gymnastics Team. On Sunday, July 11, the five-member team earned a silver medal with a score of 166.500 coming in behind the United States. Isabela ranked seventh with a total score of 14.100 in vault, 14.300 in uneven bars, 13.450 in beam and 13.600 in floor exercises. As a result, Onyshko qualified for the Women’s All Around event on Monday and the Uneven Bars Final on Tuesday. In Monday’s Women’s All Around Final, 17-year-old Isabela ranked sixth with a total score of 55.050. This total included scores of 13.950 in vault, 13.200 in uneven bars, 14.000 in bean and 13.00 in floor exercises. In her final day of competition, Tuesday, Isabela came away with an eighth place ranking in the Uneven Bars Final with a total score of 13.325.
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RCMP News Compiled by Robin Blecker
Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: A complaint of what appeared to be an intentional damage to a van windshield was reported to Souris RCMP. The incident occurred sometime overnight on July 2, while the vehicle was parked on Sowden Street S. Anyone witnessing
Souris Legion Happenings by Gale Collinson
On Friday, July 17, our meat draw was not very
this crime or suspicious person(s) in or around this location and date are asked to contact Souris administration line. A Break & Enter at the Wawanesa Water Park was reported to Police. An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen. This file is currently under investigation. A Souris-Glenwood resident reported that she was informed by the manager of a furniture store that her wallet was found in one of their trucks. She believed that her wal-
let was stolen by one of the employees and reported it to Police. This is an ongoing investigation. Administration office is reopened this week. Current timeline for Criminal Record Checks is approximately two weeks, with some exceptions. Speeding: 9; Souris RCMP-GRC; Emergency: 9-1-1; Non-emergent crime: 204-483-2123; Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204483-2854
well attended but only one person was able to take home two meat packages. That was Randy Kurtenbach. Brenda Kempthorne held the winning ticket for the 50-50 draw and received
$49. Viola Logan tried her hand at finding the Ace of Spades to put $439 in her purse. She was not successful in her endeavour, so we will give someone a chance next week.
Sunrise Credit Union announces scholarship winners submitted Sunrise Credit Union is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2015 scholarly awards granted to graduating students that achieved remarkable academic achievement
during their final year of high school. $23,000 was granted this year. Below is a list of the local students and the schools they attended: Lara Teetaert and Ashlen Kemp Deloraine
School; Reid Genick Hartney School; Victoria Mallo - Pierson School; Sydney Vanhove Melita School; John Reyes - Reston School; Jade Lefabvre - Waskada School.
Stolen! This lovely red bench was stolen from in front of the Woodfire Deli in Souris sometime overnight July 19. Woodfire staff reported the bench missing on Facebook on Sunday with a plea to have it returned to it’s rightful owners, no questions asked. People responding to the post are saying that Souris is a hotbed for thieves lately with reports coming in almost daily. PHOTO/FACEBOOK
MUNICIPALITY
Phone 204-483-5200 Fax 204-483-5203
SOURIS-GLENWOOD
MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed noon - 1:00 p.m.
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NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2015 • 7:00 p.m. - 100-2ND STREET SOUTH
WEBSITE INFORMATION - Send event details to events@sourismanitoba.com VISIT US AT
www.sourismanitoba.com facebook.com/townofsouris TRANSFER SITE SUMMER HOURS Wednesday and Friday 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dispose your used oil, filters and antifreeze and containers at the Eco-Centre located at the Transfer Site.
PLEASE USE HANDI-TRANSIT In-town trips: $5 one way • $10 round trip Pre-paid passes (10 rides + 1 free) $ (no expiry date)
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To book your ride, call
204-741-0202 Monday - Friday Group trips are also available upon request, advanced booking required.
24-hour recycling drop off is located at 20 Pine Ave E (west side door). E-Waste is accepted large items may be dropped off at the Recyling Depot. Please avoid putting household garbage in recycling. GARBAGE PICK-UP - Please put your garbage out by 7 a.m.
BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for renovations, new construction, additions, fences and accessory buildings.
Please contact the Municipal Office for information 204-483-5200 Building Inspector available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only
AVALON THEATRE
FRIDAY - SUNDAY SHOWTIME: 7:30 P.M. Phone 204-483-5215
July 24 - 26, 2015
Ted 2 Rated 14A • 115 min • Comedy (Coarse content, Language) Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Seth McFarlane, Amanda Seyfried Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he is a person in a court of law.
July 31 - Aug 2, 2015
Terminator Genisys Rated 14A • 126 min • Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jai Coutney John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when he arrives in 1984, nothing is as he expected it to be.
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