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Neighbours concerned about new hotel/apartment complex
Keeping a “bird’s eye view” on Souris Two of Souris’s famous peacocks got a little high on Monday as they appeared to be keeping a bird’s eye view on their surroundings. Their vantage point from the top of the Guest Room on Crescent Avenue overlooks the proposed hotel/apartment site. Residents near the site have expressed concerns over the project. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
by Glen Kirby Residents living across the back lane from a new $8.9-million dollar hotel and housing development being built in Souris are worried about noise, safety and the potential impact on their homes. Steel Creek Developers and the local investors’ group officially launched the project earlier this month at a sod-turning ceremony on vacant land along 1st Avenue, the site of the former Murray Auto dealership. Construction is scheduled for the next 12 months. The complex will have 29 hotel rooms and 18 apartments. “Increased traffic and the safety of the children is my greatest concern,” says Gill Robertson, who owns and operates a daycare nearby. “I would have liked somebody from the Town of Souris to come to me and talk about the safety before this all started.” Robertson and the 12 children in her care are no strangers to the disruptions caused by heavy equipment and construction crews. Located only steps away from the west entrance to the Swinging Bridge, they had a front-row seat during a year-long rebuilt after the bridge was destroyed in the flood of 2011. “The kids couldn’t sleep because of the vibration from the pile-driving at the Swinging Bridge,” she recalls. “Can you imagine naptime every day with that kind of noise going on?” A few doors farther down on Sowden Street, Tina White is worried about the stone foundations in both her home and the one next door owned by her mother, Lorna Bailey. “When they run the snow-plow down our street, stuff shakes off our walls,” she says. “Yes, I’m worried about them digging and building nearby. And, we’re going to lose our sunny backyards because it’s a four-story building directly west of our homes.” “It’s a big building,” says Jean Diehl, who has lived on Sowden Street for 20 years. She lost her view of the Souris River when neighbours built a garage and now she’s wondering how the hotel and apartments will affect the aesthetics of the neighbourhood. “I’m worried it may cast quite a shadow,” she said. Lorna Bailey says, “I’m not against it. I just want to make sure my basement is protected.” Her century-old brick home has a stone and mortar basement. Bailey adds that she expressed her concerns to the developers during the sod-turning ceremony and they promised to “monitor” the situation. None-the-less, residents are feeling powerless. “I honestly don’t know where to go with it,” says Robertson. “There’s nothing we can do. We just have to put up with it.” “One good thing is they’ll have to keep that back lane plowed,” laughs White.
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Council nixes plans for flood-prone property
by Glen Kirby Flood concerns caused Municipal Councillors to reject a pair of applications by Souris residents to build on properties along Plum Creek. Councillors voted against a permit application for a new garage on Water Street South because the property owner wanted to build next to a large earthen berm constructed during historic flooding in 2011. The structure, replacing a garage destroyed by high water, would have been adjacent to a low point in that floodwall. “She’s building it right where the hole in the dike is,” said Mayor Darryl Jackson.
Councillor Mark Gillis stressed that the proposed garage would be destroyed in the event of another flood, either by high water topping the existing berm or municipal crews raising the berm to protect the neighbourhood. “If there’s a flood, that garage is coming out one way or another,” he noted. Town administration had suggested other locations on the property that were deemed more suitable but the owner reportedly said no. Federal flood assistance is covering the cost of replacing the garage and Councillors questioned why the
government would consent to pay for a new building located on property with a history of flooding. Councillors also stopped a garage proposed for vacant land on 5th Avenue West, refusing to sell municipalowned property to the neighbouring homeowners because the lots are prone to high water from Plum Creek. The homeowners had offered the municipality $500 to purchase a pair of 33-foot, undeveloped lots. “We’re not going to use it, unless to mow it forever,” observed Councillor Darcy Gerow during a discussion about the ethics of selling the property for development. “We’d get a few dol-
lars of taxes from it and won’t have to look after the lots.” Councillor Bill Tanguay declared the land was worth more than $500, in spite of flood issues, sparking a motion to counteroffer for $800. “Ridiculously cheap,” noted Tanguay. The resolution to sell the land was defeated 4-2. Council did not close the door on a future sale, instructing administration to arrange new discussions with the potential buyers about flooding and future liability. Jackson expressed concern that the buyers may be discouraged and relocate to another community if the municipality didn’t sell the land to them.
Combines are rolling in southwestern Manitoba
The sights, smells and sounds of harvest are drifting across southwestern Manitoba as farmer’s head out into the fields with combines and trucks. The 2016 harvest is underway. Pictured: Local producer, Larry Semeschuk is racing the clock to get his winter wheat into the bin before predicted rains slow him down. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
Compiled by Darci Semeschuk The rain has stopped long enough for farmers to get out onto their fields and begin the arduous task of getting their crops in the bins. The Government of Manitoba’s August 2 crop report finds that Provincially Winter wheat and fall rye harvest is underway in Manitoba. To date, preliminary reports indicate winter wheat yields range from 60 to 95 bu/acre, and fall rye yields range from 40 to 90 bu/acre. Weekend thunderstorms resulted in variable amounts of precipitation, hail activity and lodging of crops across some areas of Manitoba. The majority of spring-seeded crops are either grain-filling or podding, with some of the later seeded crops finishing up flowering. Warm, dry weather during the week allowed for livestock producers to make good progress on first and second cut haying operations. In the Southwest Region, according to the weekly report, a week of warm, dry conditions was followed by a weekend of weather that brought heavy rains, hail and wind to areas of the southwest. Precipitation amounts varied, with reports of 10 to 60 mm of rain; some areas reported higher amounts. The Russell, Shoal Lake and Oakburn areas are having crop-lodging issues from high winds and rains. Winter wheat and fall rye harvest has begun with initial reports of winter wheat in the 60 to 70 bu/acre range and fall rye from 40 to 50 bu/ acre. Quality is reported as good with low levels of fusarium-damaged kernels. Spring cereals are maturing and some early seeded crop is a couple a weeks from pre-harvest application. The majority of the canola crop is done flowering and in pod fill stage. Sclerotinia is evident in several fields but it remains too early to estimate amount of damage. Peas are starting to turn colour mostly due to maturity; however, excess moisture conditions have been favourable for disease infection. Flax is done flowering. Sunflowers are flowering and are benefiting from warm weather. Corn is tasseling and is also benefiting from heat and moisture. Majority of the soybeans are done flowering and are in the pod fill stage. It was a good week for livestock producers to put up feed. Yields reported throughout the region are above average with average quality. Pastures benefited from rains and are doing well. Dugouts are 100% full.
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Thank you to all the businesses and individuals that supported our 4-H Show and Sale. We could not have done it without your generous donations.
Grand Champion Steer - Shown by Liam Perkin
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Cruising the Crescent
Car enthusiasts were out in full force on July 28 to view the amazing assortment of vehicles on display. This is a monthly event in Souris and the crowds prove that you never get tired of looking at a beautifully restored vehicle. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed noon - 1:00 p.m. NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2016 • 7:00 p.m. • 100 - 2nd Street South
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HANDI-TRANSIT • To book your ride, call 204-741-0202 Monday - Friday In-town trip: $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip • $50.00 Pre-paid pass (10 rides + 1 free) Group trips are also available upon request, advanced booking required.
Donations to the Handi-Transit may be made through the Municipal Office BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for renovations, new construction, additions, fences and accessory buildings. Contact the Municipal Office for information 204-483-5200. Building Inspector available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only.
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CAO sues OaklandWawanesa for stress and damages by Glen Kirby The Municipality of OaklandWawanesa is being sued by its Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and a former employee, who claim they should be compensated for mental distress, loss of reputation and damage to their careers. A Statement of Claim was filed on behalf of CAO Marlene Biles and former Assistant CAO Shawna Paulsen in Winnipeg on July 13. They allege that Oakland-Wawanesa Councillor Dennis Rome, “engaged in a course of conduct that either was intended or if unintended would reasonably be expected to have the result of causing the plaintiffs harm and driving them out of the workforce”. Rome was first elected to council in October, 2014. Biles has served as CAO since 1999 but has been on medical leave since May, 2016. Paulsen resigned from her job in that same month, after four years with the municipality. The Statement of Claim alleges that Rome’s conduct included “a series of public, inappropriate and defamatory communications to and/or about the plaintiffs, which have been humiliating and embarrassing to the plaintiffs, damaged the plaintiffs’ sense of self-worth and self-esteem and poisoned the work environment. The claims have not been proven in court. Biles and Paulsen are seeking general damages, special damages, punitive damages and legal costs,
although no specific dollar amount is suggested in the Statement of Claim. Documents filed by the plaintiff’s lawyer Jefferey Palamar indicate that, as of January, 2016, Biles was earning an annual salary of $73,732.55 and Paulsen received $52,012.50. Both were also entitled to group insurance and pension benefits. The lawsuit is the latest escalation in a feud involving municipal staff and council members. In August, 2015, following complaints from Biles, council passed a resolution prohibiting Rome from personal contact with municipal employees, volunteers, suppliers and contractors. He was required to communicate through then-reeve David (Bunk) Inkster, who also resigned in May after more than two decades as head of council. Biles and Paulsen contend that the municipality “has failed to cause Rome to cease and desist”, triggering loss of income, reputation and employment opportunities; mental distress and damage to their credit, character and reputations. The plaintiffs also claim they had proved themselves “valuable and reliable employees, and performed their duties faithfully, diligently and in a highly competent manner.” Oakland-Wawanesa council reviewed the Statement of Claim during an in camera session and has forwarded the matter to its legal counsel.
The Secret Life of Pets August 5 – 7 Rated: PG • 90 min • Animation, Comedy, Family Stars: Jenny Slate, Albert Brooks, Kevin Hart Taking place in a Manhattan apartment building, Max’s life as a favorite pet is turned upside down, when his owner brings home a sloppy mongrel named Duke. They have to put their quarrels behind when they find out that an adorable white bunny named Snowball is building an army of lost pets determined to take revenge.
The Legend of Tarzan August 12 – 14 Rated: PG-13 • 109 min • Action, Adventure Stars: Alexander Skarsgard, Rory J. Saper, Christian Stevens Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.
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Lap Swimming: Monday to Friday.....................................................................................................................................................................7:30 am – 8:00 am Mondays & Wednesdays.....................................................................................................................................................8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays........................................................................................................................................................12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Aqua Size Swimming: Monday to Friday..................................................................................................................................................................12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Mondays & Wednesdays.................................................................................................................................................... 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Contact the Campground and/or Pool at 204-483-5212 for Campground information and Swimming Lesson Schedule; or view website: www.sourismanitoba.com.
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Municipality helps cover concert losses by Glen Kirby Ratepayers in Souris-Glenwood are subsidizing a money-losing concert held during the May long weekend. Municipal councillors voted to give $1,000 to the Souris Events Committee to help offset an estimated $8,000 loss in the Chad Brownlee concert at the Souris-Glenwood Memorial Complex. “If the Events Committee pays back the Municipality,” Mayor Darryl Jackson told council, “that will essentially empty the bank account. There’ll be no new seed money for other projects.” The Souris Events Committee is a working group with representatives from four local not-for-profit groups which organized the concert as a fundraiser:
Souris-Glenwood Fire Department, Souris-Glenwood Chamber of Commerce, Souris-Glenwood Agricultural Society, and the Souris-Glenwood Memorial Complex. Despite what organizers called a “fabulous performance” by country star Brownlee, Jackson who also serves as chair for the Events Committee - admitted tickets sales were “demoralizing”. Fewer than 400 people attended, far short of the 1,000 anticipated. Council approved the $1,000 grant during its July 26 meeting, which will flow to the Souris Events Committee in the form of sponsorship. Jackson said a request for municipal sponsorship was made by the Committee before the May event, although it’s
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Pembina Co-op is anticipating good things once their new building is up and running. The $2 million plus, 12,000 square foot project will allow Pembina to offer a fuller hardware department and a much broader product range. In addition, customers will see a fuller seasonal department and well-supplied RV department. In response to customer requests, the new Pembina Co-op will also carry ammunition and hunting licenses. If all goes well, the doors could open as early as January, 2017. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
unclear whether council rejected or tabled the initial request. The final tally for concert expenses has yet to be confirmed but councillor Sande Denbow suggested in June that the loss was approximately $8,000. Last year’s Beverley Mahood concert at the Arena suffered a similar fate. Three hundred and thirtyone attended and the Committee was hard-pressed to cover costs. Expenses for the Brownlee concert were also significantly higher. Performers’ fees were $25,000, roughly double what Mahood had charged. The Souris Events Committee plans to meet in August to strategize about future events, including how often concerts should be offered and what acts may be better draws.
Now you see it now you don’t
The rollup door on the Hillcrest Museum building housing the 1904 fire engine looked a little out of place so the board decided it would be better if it looked like it would have in 1904. So, with the magic of local artist Connie Kruk and some paint it was done. Pictured: Connie Kruk in front of a very well disguised roll up door! PHOTO/ SUBMITTED
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Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: July 18 - Police were dispatched to the Souris Hospital to assist with a suicidal male. No doctors were available to assess the individual. Souris RCMP member convinced the male to be transported to Brandon RHA for assessment. July 22 - Blue Hills members received a dispatch from a victim of a dangerous prank. The female was outside her home when someone drove by and lobbed a firecracker at her. It landed near her before detonating but did not cause her injury. This file remains unsolved. July 27 - A call came into the Detachment regarding a stray dog on Highway 2. The caller was advised to call Animal Control as the police have no provisions for picking up animals. A few minutes later, the caller arrived at the Detachment with the dog and left it in the front lobby. The Animal Control Officer was called and removed the dog. July 28 - The Souris Airport contacted
Dear editor, Re: Oildome U-18 AAA Midget Baseball It has been a very exciting few days for the Oildome U-18 AAA team and their families. Our team attended the Provincial Tournament in Winnipeg recently, as one of 12 teams competing for first or second place and the opportunity to go on to Westerns in Alberta or Nationals in Quebec. This team consists of boys from many communities of south westman including Wawanesa, Souris, Pipestone, Hartney, Melita, Deloraine, and Boissevain. With the AAA league following completion of the regular season and AA ball season, the team only played two exhibition games and a hand full of practices together before heading to Winnipeg to compete against many teams who have played together all season long. We went in as the underdog and not much was expected from these small town boys. What could be more satisfying for the players, coaches and families than proving them all wrong! That’s exactly what
we did! We advanced with a win in each game we played all the way to the finals on Sunday evening. That game couldn’t have been more nerve wracking or exciting! We needed to go into an extra inning to secure the win. And we did!!! So now on to stage two! We are going to Sherbrooke, Quebec, to play in the Nationals! What an exciting and awesome opportunity! With the date of this adventure being August 17-23 it is fast approaching. This doesn’t leave much time to organize everything from flights and hotels to transportation and food, and somehow come up with the funds to do so. The families of these boys are beyond proud of the hard work and dedication they have put in to this team and ultimately what they have accomplished. The communities all these boys call home should also be proud to have them represent Manitoba at this National level. Therefore we ask if your company/business would be interested in a donation to help with the expense of this adventure. Any and all donations will be put towards
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Police with concerns about a plane that was late arriving. An update was received several minutes later advising that contact had been made and the plane was just delayed. July 29 - Police arrested a male under a Form 2 of the Mental Health Act. The male was transported and admitted to CAPP. Friday FYI: Residents are reminded that Police do not have tools or storage facilities for animals and are encouraged to look up the Animal Control Officer’s number on the town website, when faced with such situations as loose dogs. The Detachment Services Assistant is on holidays the week of August 8, returning on August 15. For administrative requirements, such as criminal record checks there will be a substitute DSA on Tuesday and Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Non-emergent crimes or emergencies: please use the appropriate phone number listed below. Speeding: 6 Other Traffic: 1 False alarms: 3 Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergent crime: 204-483-2123 Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204-483-2854
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RCMP brings Musical Ride to town The Boissevain Recorder Though there was concern that heat, humidity and a thunderstorm would prevent the performance, the RCMP Musical Ride performed in Boissevain on July 20, delighting the audience with intricate maneuvers and cavalry drills expertly choreographed to music in this showcase of Canadian pride and heritage. Children’s charity wins at golf event The Carberry News-Express A cheque in the amount of $95,000, one of the larg-
flights, etc. and would be greatly appreciated by these Oildome families. It is a great honour to represent our Province as for many years it has been a team from the city who has had the privilege to go. Thank you in advance for your support of these talented young ball players. Representing Oildome are Jordan Foote (Boissevain), Dawson Cullen (Wawanesa), Mitch Dillabough (Deloraine), John Patmore (Pipestone), Eric Sorenson (Deloraine), Jeremy Cory (Wawanesa), Cole Kirkup (Souris), Brett Hammond (Boissevain), Mavrick Morrow (Boissevain), Dawson Hole (Boissevain), Jared McCorrister (Boissevain), Brayden Teetaert (Hartney), Jack Kirkup (Melita); Coaches are Shaun Cory (Wawanesa) and Jeff Smart (Waskada). If you wish to help out the team or would like more information, please contact Brian Sorensen at 204-215-0157. There may be some local fundraiser as well - stay tuned for more information in the near future. Sincerely, Oildome U-18 AAA Baseball Team
est amounts raised to date, was presented to Ronald McDonald House Charities at the annual McCain Clear Lake Golf Classic held at the scenic Riding Mountain National Park. This was the 21st year that McCain has hosted the golf tournament, bringing the total amount raised for the charity to a remarkable $1.64 million. Cancer care in Russell will be expanding The Roblin Review After two years of fundraising, the Expanding Community Cancer Care Committee has been given the go ahead by Prairie Mountain Health to proceed with plans to renovate the Cancer Care Unit at the Russell Health Centre. Currently the chemo unit is just large enough to house four treatment chairs and a desk for staff to use. An adjacent room holds an examination table, desk and chair, and a patient washroom.
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Senior’s Organized Services SOS (Senior’s Organized Services) is located in Victoria Park Lodge 135 3rd St. South, Souris. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., phone 204-483-3106. Things to do with us at Victoria Park Lodge: Monday and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - Fun chair exercises; Wednesday 1:30 p.m. -Fun Bingo; Friday 1:30 p.m. - Fun games; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cory entertaining on the piano and sing-a-longs, too. At Crescent Manor Thursday at 10:00 a.m. come join us for chair exercises. S.O.S. will hook up the Victoria Lifeline Service which will get you help 24 hours a day 7 days a week with just the push of a button. ERIK KITS, Emergency Response Information Kit: Please drop by the office and pick one up or we will deliver one to you. These are important information papers you can fill out and keep on your fridge. It will contain your medical information, your medications list, you can name your proxy, in the event you need one to help with your decisions when you are unable to do so, and much more. Cancer Care drivers are also available to get you to and from your cancer treatments. Call the office and we will do the rest for you - booking your rides, as long as you give us the dates and times of the appointments. Our drivers are confidential and reliable. We hope you never need this service but it is available through S.O.S. if you do. We have a Bruce Dunlop and Friends coming on Thursday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. Hope to see you here at VPL to enjoy this. Watch for posters. Congregate Meals are served five days a week at Crescent Manor at 5:00 p.m. If you would like to enjoy a delicious home cooked meal and good company, call 204-483-3990 and book yourself in. You’ll be glad you did. You can purchase some
Our meat draw of Friday, July 29, was a little busier than last week and a few people did take home multiple meat packages. Getting to collect twice were Joan Harlton, Doris Dron and Even Ponsack. The 50-50 draw amounted to $69 and the lucky ticket belonged to Rae McBurney. Well, gee! Here we go again! The Ace of Spades was found by Rock Nicolay from Carlyle, SK and he put $1,070 in his pocket. Next week the Ace of
Spades will be worth at least $200. Our repast this evening was Sweet & Sour chicken, rice, salad and dessert. The Ladies Auxiliary will be doing a turkey supper with all the trimmings next week. We are planning a fun golf day on Saturday, August 27. It will be a Par 3 event with a steak barbecue at the clubroom after all the swinging is done. I understand that the steak supper will cost you $20 and you are responsible for your green fees. Happy Hour – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. – every Saturday in July and August. Please come and relax with us.
take home meals as well. It’s a great time to visit and eat with others, too. The Handi-Van will get you to and from your in/or out of town appointments. If the Van is booked we will do our best to get you one of our reliable and friendly drivers. Every third Wednesday we plan a trip to Brandon, so you can get away for a few hours, meet friends, have lunch and shop for those things you cannot buy in town. Call our office to get booked on the next outing Wednesday, August 17. Change of departure time is going to be at 10:00 a.m. not the earlier time. We are in need of volunteer/fee for service
drivers to take the odd trip to Winnipeg for doctor appointments. If you would like to help out, please let us know. Ideas When your night light bulb needs replacing, a Christmas tree light bulb is the same size. To clean silk flowers, put them in a plastic bag with a couple of tablespoons of salt. Shake vigorously while holding the stems and with the bag shut. The dust will cling to the salt and the flowers will look like new! That’s all for this week. Take care and we hope to hear from you soon.
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Council admits need for new funding policy for Museums
by Glen Kirby Two weeks after increasing funding to the Hillcrest Museum, SourisGlenwood Council voted to give more money to The Plum Museum. The annual Municipal grant to the landmark building will be raised from $500 to $1,500 per year. More importantly, Councillors began discussing a new cohesive approach to the funding and operation of each museum located in Souris. “We need, for 2017, a strategy for all three Museums,” said Councillor Bill Tanguay during the July 26 council meeting. The Plum, Hillcrest and the Souris Railway Museum are currently operating as separate organizations with their own Board members, volunteers,
funding applications and accounting. However, each is battling declines in tourist traffic, higher operating costs and dwindling volunteer support. Last November, the president of the group managing The Plum warned that the designated Municipal Heritage Site would not open in 2016 unless new volunteers came forward to replace long-serving board members stepping aside because of age. Several Council members including Mayor Darryl Jackson and Municipal staff have taken volunteer shifts at The Plum this summer. The Municipality located the Tourist Information Centre in The Plum in an effort to kickstart attendance. The phone line was cancelled to cut costs. Councillor Mark Gillis wondered
about the challenges in finding volunteers to serve at The Plum, asking, “What is the solution? Every year, it’s going to go on and on.” Following a dramatic downturn in attendance after the Souris River flooding in 2011, discussions were held to create a single board governing all local Museums. A combined user pass was even printed but never offered because collaboration talks broke down prior to the summer of 2015. “I agree a strategy is needed but it’s a touchy situation,” Jackson told council. “You can’t force them to amalgamate.” Jackson suggested it might be necessary to close The Plum on certain weekdays to conserve costs and volunteer resources.
Last year, The Plum faced operating expenses of $4,205, primarily from property taxes, insurance and hydro. Wages for summer staff are covered through grants from other levels of government. Municipal funding to the three local Museums and the Souris Fellowship Centre is mostly returned to municipal coffers when those organizations pay property taxes. The exception is the Railway Museum, which does not pay property taxes despite sitting on municipal land next to The Plum. In early July, Council bumped the annual grant to the Hillcrest from $1,100 to $4,500. “It’s a challenge to keep the doors open,” Museum treasurer Kevin Bowie told Council at that time.
by Glen Kirby Despite objections from Provincial government community planners, Oakland-Wawanesa Council is moving ahead with a subdivision in the northeast corner of the municipality. Council has given second read-
ing to an amended development plan presented by developer Cale Jefferies, a former hockey player with the Brandon Wheat King and agricultural seed seller based in Glenboro, MB. Jefferies and his partners want to build five new housing lots on 16 acres adjacent to the Assiniboine Riv-
er, north of Provincial Highway 340. The land is currently zoned for agricultural use and Jefferies has asked the Municipal Council to amend its Development Plan to accommodate the residential buildings. “We want to provide safe, scenic, rural acreages,” Jefferies told Council during a Public Hearing July 20 in Wawanesa. “This will not interfere with any farming in the area.” Jefferies initially proposed 16 new lots on 125 acres, which Council tentatively approved last year with a first reading to amend the Development Plan. Since that time, two Manitoba government departments have expressed apprehension with both the initial development and the downscaled version. “Based on outstanding provincial concerns, my department recommends council not proceed with second reading of this bylaw,” said Peter Andersen, Manitoba Government Community Planner, following a lengthy report to Council outlining unresolved questions about the impact the development would have on the local environment and existing farms. “A large portion of the subject area is a wetland and significant ground water flows through this area to the river,” Andersen told Council, raising the spectre that residential septic systems could pollute the water. He also suggested that conflicts might arise between future residents
and the neighbouring potato farmer. “These lands are intensively farmed and subject to aerial application of pest control products 10-13 times per season, with 40 passes per quarter section for each spray event,” according to submissions from Manitoba Agriculture contained in Andersen’s report. “New residents are unlikely to welcome the sounds, smells, lights and dust that accompany agricultural operations in such close proximity.” Jefferies called Andersen’s perspectives “false claims”, suggesting the housing development will not interfere with local farming and will not take any “prime agricultural land” out of use. The developer also reminded Council about an estimated $1-million in property tax revenue that would flow to municipal coffers over the next 50-years. Council voted unanimously to approve second reading. Councillor Neil Bok said, “When the government penalizes rural development, I get disturbed.” A final decision is months away. Oakland-Wawanesa Council has forwarded the matter to Manitoba Indigenous and Municipal Relations for Provincial consideration. If the government minister upholds the objections from the regional planners, the municipality can argue its case before the Manitoba Municipal Board.
Province concerned about proposed subdivision north of Wawanesa
The Province of Manitoba asked the Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa Council to delay the second reading of a by-law that would approve a controversial subdivision. Council disregarded that advise and proceeded with approval of the second reading. A final decision is months away. Oakland-Wawanesa Council has forwarded the matter to Manitoba Indigenous and Municipal Relations for Provincial consideration. MAP/GLEN KIRBY
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