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New hotel and seniors housing proposed for Souris by Glen Kirby A developer from Elm Creek, MB, is proposing a $9-million building in Souris on land formerly occupied by the Murray auto dealership, including a 30-room hotel and as many as 18 apartments for seniors. “We know the Town needs more hotel space because a study was done last year by the local Economic Development Office,” says Ken Rempel, president of Steel Creek Developers. “Every community needs additional seniors’ housing because of our aging population. This is a significant project but Souris has shown that it’s an above-average community for getting things done.” Rempel says larger multi-family buildings and hotels can be difficult developments in smaller communities so he “borrowed” the multi-use aspect from a similar project also in development in rural Manitoba. He believes that sharing management, maintenance and upkeep among a hotel and seniors’ residence will allow the operation to succeed. “I thought it was a
Welcome back! Souris School students back to class Souris School students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 will be dodging construction during the first few months of class as contractors hurry to finish renovations to that facility. Currently there are six portable classroom trailers located in the parking lot and several classrooms will be utilized in Faith Community Baptist Church. Not daunted by the confusion, Dawson Sobry (L) and Chas Will arrive with their belongings in tow to begin the 2015 - 2016 school year. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
great idea,” says Rempel, who worked for another development company before setting up Steel Creek in the past year with his three sons. The company also has an office in Hepburn, SK, a small community north of Saskatoon.
The Souris plan calls for 15 to 18 seniors’ apartments, each with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, walk-in closets, a full kitchen and open concept living area. The building will also feature heated indoor parking and a large common room for
tenants. “What keeps people in these buildings is the community that forms,” says Rempel. “Coffee, cards, whatever activity you like. It’s important to have space so that everyone can become involved.”
The adjoining hotel is not expected to be a “name-brand” because Rempel says franchise fees would make the project unworkable, although he suggests that the Souris market will attract enough business from tourism, weddings, sport-
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Page 2, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, Friday, September 11, 2015 A $9 million dollar seniors apartments and hotel proposal is in the works for Souris. To fund the project, Ken Rempel of Steel Creek Developers is looking to raise $3-million through investors and tenants. Pictured at left: Conceptual drawing of similar project in Saskatchewan including first-floor parking and three stories of living units.
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New hotel and seniors housing proposed for Souris (Continued from Page 1) To fund the project, Rempel is looking to raise approximately $3-million through investors and tenants, financing the rest through bank loans. He plans to hold public information meetings this fall where persons interested in renting or investing can get more information. “We expect the cost for a senior to buy into one of the apartments will likely be in the range of $50,000 to $65,000.” Rempel adds that the price for investors’ shares will also be determined in the coming weeks.
“This is an opportunity for community people to get involved in a project that will help every business in Town,” he says. “Seniors utilize local services better than any other age group, so keeping them in the community is important for everyone.” If Rempel can attract enough investors, the multistory structure will be built on vacant land across from the Avalon Theatre on First Street S, the original site of a car dealership and garage started by A.A. (Andy) Murray in 1926. The lot has been empty since fire
destroyed the buildings in 1996. Rempel says the Murray family continues to own the property but a new corporation formed by shareholders in this project would eventually assume title of the land. “I’d be very disappointed if we didn’t have construction activity on the site this winter,” says Rempel. “Pile driving is best done during the cold months when the heavy equipment doesn’t sink. I hope that there’ll be a lot of activity there by the spring.”
Pictured above: Artist rendering of seniors’ suite in proposed hotelhousing development. Courtesy of Steel Creek Developers. Above left: The location of the hotel-housing unit was formally the birthplace of the Murray Auto Group - the original dealership on 1st Street in Souris. Photo courtesy Murray Auto.
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Seniors’ advocate applauds new housing - at right price by Glen Kirby A local seniors’ advocate is happy to see plans for more seniors’ housing in Souris but cautions that pricing will be important. “My main question is whether these new apartments will be affordable,” says Mary Ann Carlisle, resource co-ordinator with Seniors Organized Services (SOS), which provides support and assistance to seniors. “Not everyone has a humungous bank account. You don’t want to spend every penny you have for a place to live.” Carlisle was responding to news this week that Steel Creek Developers is looking for investors to help construct a new hotel/senior’s housing complex on vacant property across from the Avalon Theatre in Souris. “What we need is more two-bedroom apartments for seniors,” says Carlisle, who says the proposal to build as many as 18 twobedroom units will help fill a void in local housing for the retired. Souris currently has two dedicated seniors’ housing complexes. Crescent Manor, owned and operated by Manitoba Housing Authority, has approximately 60 suites. Municipally-owned Victoria Park Lodge has 22 units: One wing contains independent living suites complete with kitchens; a second wing without kitchens provides tenants with meals, room cleaning and laundry services. Tenants at the Manor pay on a sliding scale formula - rent is based on their income - making the complex an affordable choice for seniors squeezed economically. The Lodge rates are more structured, ranging from $615 for a small selfcontained bachelor suite to $1,695 for the largest apart-
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ment with full meal and ancillary services. “Our aim is to provide affordable housing for local seniors complete with the services they need,” says co-manager, Greg Harasymchuk. While not billed as seniors’ housing, River Heights Apartments currently has seniors living in 17 of 21 units. Owner Glen Williamson says he is not worried about losing his renters to the Steel Creek Development, which will be charging tenants a healthy fee to secure their apartments. “They’re going after a totally different market,” he says. “They’re asking for 60-grand upfront plus monthly rent. Most of my tenants are living month-tomonth. I don’t really see that as competition.” Carlisle also sees the buy-in cost at the new (Continued on Page 4)
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Page 4, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, Friday, September 11, 2015 straw for his wife, who decides to leave him. And so begins the journey. The book could well be subtitled “Travels with My By Alexis MacLean Robot,” although it would I have a new book and be a serious mistake to an older one for your con- equate this is any way with sideration today. such classics as Travels A Robot in the Garden, With Charlie, by John by Deborah Install, begins Steinbach, or Travels With development as a one morning when Ben’s My Aunt, by Graham potential barrier for wife looks out of the Greene. It is simply a kitchen window and says, harmless little tale about a some local residents. “ One of the newer “There’s a robot in the gar- man’s travels with his broseniors’ complexes that den.” This isn’t quite as ken robot as they try to opened in Brandon was odd as it seems, as this find someone who can the necessary charging $26,000 for story takes place in the make the initial buy-in, so near future when robots repairs. The journey takes that’s more affordable are common. Actually, them across continents, for more people, ” says they are rather pass, with Tang advancing in his androids now being the ability to communicate as Carlisle. preferred form of AI. But they go. There is a fair bit Both Carlisle and Williamson agree that there is a robot in the gar- of humour in the tale, as the new development den - and he’s broken. both Ben and Tang grow in will be a welcome addi - Eventually he tells Ben their understanding of tion to Souris, offering that his name is Tang but each other and of people at new options to the he will not say where he large. A nice little story, came from, nor what is but definitely on the light aging population. “ We always have a wrong with him. Ben side. somewhat When God Was a waiting list of residents becomes wanting to get in, ” says obsessed with the robot, Rabbit, by Sarah Winman, which seems to be the last is a book I plucked from Carlisle.
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by Gale Collinson Our meat draw of Friday, September 4, was a busy evening. Able to choose two meat packages was Cheryl Edwards and
also taking home two packages of meat was the household of Ardele and Blair Woods. Lorna Binions held the lucky number on the 50-50 draw and received $76. The “Chase the Ace” pot amounted to $822 and Jeff Kohut was very willing to put it into his pocket. However, it was not to be, so someone will have a go at it next week. Just a reminder. Our General Meeting is Tuesday, September 15, starting at 8 p.m. Please plan to attend. Legion Week is September 20 - 26 and soup and sandwiches will be offered in our clubroom Monday through Friday, September 21 to 25. We hope to see a great many of you at each of these activities. We need your attendance and support to keep this Legion Branch operating. The 2016 Membership Cards are now available. The cost is $45.
Celebrating the first day of school - and never going back! While many were celebrating students returning to class, another group was celebrating as well - celebrating never going back! Every opening school day, the retired teachers in the Souris community get together for a celebratory retirement breakfast. Pictured is more than 500 combined years of teaching experience. Back row (L-R): Theresa O’Brien, Glen McConnell, Joan Dufily, Evelyn Bowles, Rae Laval, Max Webber, Karen Dunbar, Bill Lawson. Middle row: Florence Phillips, Dennis Quigley, Glenda McConnell, Bev McGregor, Shirley Brown, Phyllis Clark, Sandra Williams. Seated in front: Bev Webber and Barb Falloon. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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Golf Club memorializes Peaslee’s accomplishments tion. “He now has a gold medal, a world record and is the first Canadian to ever play in Special Olympics World Cups.” Danny Peaslee competed at the World Games in Los Angeles earlier this summer shooting 36, 41, 41, and 36 for a total of 152. This earned him the gold medal and a world record for being the youngest with the lowest score ever in that event. The previous record holder was 22-years-old and had a score of 165. After that event, Peaslee announced his retirement from Special Olympic competition but he does plan to continue on competing in other golfing events.
by Darci Semeschuk Danny Peaslee’s world record and gold medal win at the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games has been memorialized on the wall at the Souris Golf Club. On September 6, Peaslee was presented with a plaque that will hang on the wall and a smaller one that he can keep as a reminder of the event. Karen Dunbar made the presentation to Danny during the Souris Labour Day Golf Tournament. “Souris is proud of Danny’s accomplishments and we want to recognize him by hanging this picture in the Golf Clubhouse,” said Dunbar during the presenta-
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Souris & Glenwood Chamber of Commerce Thank you to Karen Dunbar and the Tuesday Evening Ladies Golf members for the framed recognition picture they hung in the Clubhouse and the small replica they gave me. Thank you to the Souris Golf Club for the $200 donation and to Amanda Grobety for the $50 donation to the Special Olympics in my name. Thank you for the recognition. I am proud to say I come from Souris, MB. ~ Dan Peaslee
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Hip or Knee Replacement? Problems with Mobility? The Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Yearly Tax Credit $20,000 Lump Sum Refund
For Assistance Call: 204-453-5372
SEPTEMBER 25 - 27, 2015 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Name: Address: Phone No.: Items: (max 20 characters) Registration is $5.00 and includes a garage sale package and your address on the map. Registrations and money can be dropped off at Plaza Petals. Deadline to register is noon Monday, September 21.
SNIFF OUT A GREAT DEAL IN THE CLASSIFIEDS!! Souris Plaindealer Phone (204)483-2070 • Fax (204)522-3648 spdealer@mts.net
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SIFTON PUBLIC NOTICE - BOARD OF REVISION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the assessment rolls for the Rural Municipality of Sifton for 2016 have been deposited in the office of the said Rural Municipality of Sifton, 2nd Avenue West and North Railway Street, Oak Lake, Manitoba and will be open for public inspection. The Board of Revision will sit to hear applications for revision of assessment on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 commencing at 10:00 a.m. in the Rural Municipality of Sifton Council Chambers in Oak Lake, Manitoba. Any person who believes that an assessment ought to be revised may make application in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of The Municipal Assessment Act which, in part, are as follows: 42(1) Application for Revision A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to the following matters: a) liability to taxation; b) amount of an assessed value; c) classification of property; d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2) 43(1) Application Requirements An application for revision must: a) be made in writing; b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c) set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; and d) be filed by (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or (ii) serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice. The deadline for filing applications against the 2016 assessment rolls is 5:00 p.m., Monday September 28, 2015. The Board shall not consider applications which do not comply with the above. Dated at the Rural Municipality of Sifton this 31st day of August 2015. Mary Smith Secretary, Board of Revision Rural Municipality of Sifton
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Seniors Organized Services by Mary Ann Carlisle
What a beautiful fall day today as I type this report. After those hot, very hot weeks, this cooler weather feels awesome! SOS is a service for you, the seniors, to call and ask for some assistance with many different chores you might want help with -
housecleaning, yard work, errands, etc. Call the office if you have any questions and we will do our best to get the help you need as fast as we can. We have drivers to take you to appointments out of town, or in town, “if” the Hand-Van is busy. We also do home or hospital or PCH visits. If you would like us to come and see you, please let us know. Or come by the office and that would be nice, too. VLL - Victoria Lifeline is also hooked up by SOS.
This is a service that will get you help 24 hours a day, seven days a week with just the push of a button. That’s right, call us and we will explain more about how this works. It will give you and your family peace of mind to know that you can get help quickly. Cancer Care drivers. We hope you never need this service but we have some wonderful and caring drivers that will get you to and from your appointments in Brandon as needed or to the
shuttle in Brandon if you need to go to Winnipeg. We will look after it but you must call us ahead and get registered first. All this is very confidential and our drivers are very reliable, too. SOS Fall Tea will be held Monday, September 14. Please mark this date on your calendar and come and enjoy our Tea and clothing sale from Melita. Watch for our posters or call the office for more in formation. Musical entertainment is here at VPL every Tuesday
with Cory Friesen playing the piano and singing. He is very entertaining. He plays from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Come and enjoy his talents and join in the singing. Also, on Friday September 18, Al Cowieson will be playing for us, so come to VPL at 7:00 p.m. and enjoy more great music. Things to do: Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. - chair exercises; Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. - fun Bingo; Fridays at 2:00 p.m. - fun games,
(Scrabble, Sequence, 500, Crokinole and more). You do not have to live at VPL to come and join in these fun activities. At Crescent Manor, 10:00 a.m. Thursdays - fun exercises Every third Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. the Handi Van will take you to Brandon for an outing, to meet friends, have lunch/coffee, and shop for the things you cannot buy in town. Next trip will be on September 16. Call and book your seat soon. (Continued on Page 8)
BUSINESS DIRECTORY Boulanger Construction Russell – 209 Main St. N. – 773-2106 Brandon - 929 24th Street Toll Free 1-866-444-5551 204-727-5577 Shoal Lake – 426 Station Rd. – 759-2240 Toll Free 1-866-444-4999 Brandon – 929 24thREID, Street HAROLD C.A.– 727-5577 TollAUDRA Free 1-877-866-6444 NYCHUK, C.A. IAN MCMULLAN, HAROLD REID, C.A. • AUDRAC.A. NYCHUK, C.A.
Toll Free 1-877-866-6444
Felix Boulanger Renovations, New Construction Large or Small Jobs Free Estimates
Call 483-0107 or 483-3848
• New Homes Licensed R-2000 Builder • Additions & Renovations • Concrete Flat work • Roofing
No job too Big or Small FREE ESTIMATES Carey Chudley - Journeyman
483-2497 (cell)724-0545
J & S Meat Processing New Construction • Renovations • Free Estimates CALL JIM!
ROXANNE SCRABA RMT, DHMS Registered Massage Therapist, Homeopath Souris 483-2225
• Custom Slaughtering • Cutting and Wrapping • Retail Meat Sales • BBQ Packs
John Janz Souris, Manitoba
(204)483-2234 Souris Dental Centre Family Dentistry Appointments Available Monday - Friday
483-2112 Turner Autobody
EALING
COMPUTER REPAIR
483-1587
166 Dickson Street P.O. Box 464 Souris, MB R0K 2C0 300 Nelson Street W. P.O. Box 1354 Virden, MB R0M 2C0
VISIT US ONLINE Office: 204.748.1633 Fax: 204.748.1591 Cell: 204.851.3061 After Hours: 204.483.2110 Email: frank@bennettcga.com
Laura J. McDougald-Williams
www.esouris.com
in Carroll, MB
(204)483-2247 D. Scott Anderson, FCGA Valerie T. Strath, C.G.A. Darcy Gerow, D.Ag. Unit I - 3000 • Victoria Avenue • Brandon, MB
1-888-726-1995
Murray Turner • Dean Mushie • Full autobody service • MPI service and private work • Windshield repair & replacement • Free windshield repairs with $250 deductible or less
Souris: 204.483.1556 Brandon: 204.725.8770 Fax: 204.483.2321 lwilliams@mhlaw.ca
B.A. (Hons.), LL.B., B.CL.
W. Bryan Webber B.A., B. Ed. (A.D.), LL.B.
ARBUCKLE ELECTRIC Office Hours: Monday - Friday • 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Toll Free: 1-800-628-7960 4 Crescent Avenue West
Box 1149
Souris, MB
R0K 2C0
Forbes Arbuckle
Electrical Contractor Underground Wire locating www.mhlaw.ca
Bus. 483-3320 Res. 483-2517
THIS SPACE FOR RENT!
Call or email for more information: (204)483-2070 • spdealer@mts.net
CHURCH CALENDAR ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.
ST. PAUL’S UNITED WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.
SOURIS GOSPEL CHAPEL SUNDAY SERVICE 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m.
FAITH COMMUNITY BAPTIST WORSHIP Sunday School Gr. 5 - Adult 10:00 a.m. Worship & Junior Church 11:00 a.m.
ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.
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Seniors Organized Services by Mary Ann Carlisle
(Continued on Page 8) Words to think about: “ To speak well of others is to speak well of oneself.” It’s true, isn’t it? It is easy to belittle others but it is surely kinder and wiser to look at their merits and acknowledge their talents. Remember, we reveal a great deal about our own character in the way we talk about others.
Wise words from a book I was reading by Lord Balfour: “ The best thing to give your enemy is forgiveness; to an oppo nent, tolerances; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, def erence; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity. ” That’s all for this week. Take care and we really do hope to hear from you soon and are looking forward to seeing you at our Tea on Monday, September 14.
Phone 204-483-5200 Fax 204-483-5203
MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD
MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed noon - 1:00 p.m. NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 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
PLEASE USE HANDITRANSIT In-town trips: $5 one way • $10 round trip
50 (no expiry date)
$
To book your ride, call 204-741-0202 Monday - Friday Group trips are also available upon request, advanced booking required.
Celebration In honour of
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.
Pre-paid passes (10 rides + 1 free)
75th Anniversary
TRANSFER SITE SUMMER HOURS
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 at the Carroll Hall Carroll, MB September 26, 2015 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. No gifts please. Join us for the buffet, have a visit and enjoy the entertainment.
FRIDAY - SUNDAY SHOWTIME: 7:30 P.M. Phone 204-483-5215
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. September 11 - 13 Rated PG • 116 min • Action | Adventure | Comedy Stars: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander In the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons.
Hitman: Agent 47 September 18 - 20 Rated 14A • 96 min • Action | Crime | Thriller Stars: Rupert Friend, Hannah Ware, Zachary Quinto An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.
2015 Property Tax Statements 2015 Property Tax Discount of 0.5% for payments received prior to September 30. Payments may be made in person, by mail, drop box outside Civic Centre or by online banking. Senior School Tax Rebate – forms are available at the Municipal Office
Minto September 23rd 12:00pm Silver Saddle Grill
Elgin rd September 23 Kola Virden September 1:30pm 10 September 15 Mall 3:00pm West Elgin 9:00am
Kola Cafe
Central Hotel
Souris
Hartney
September 23rd 3:00pm Souris Motor Inn
September 24rd 9:30am Hartney Motor Inn