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Ice is in at the Complex
Crews at the Memorial Complex have been working hard to get the ice in tip-top shape for the upcoming season. They made it in time for the Westman Skills Camp beginning on August 15. Pictured (L-R): Steve Sharpe, Mark Wood and Cole Kirkup put the finishing touches on the ice. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER by Darci Semeschuk It may be August and the sun is shining but the ice is in at the Souris Glenwood Memorial Complex. “Our team has been working for the last week to get the ice in shape for our first booking,” explained Complex manager Heiko Zinn. “It will be ready for our first booking Monday afternoon.” Indeed the ice was ready and the first booking was the Westman Skills Camp. “The Westman Skills Camp will be hosted again this year in Souris and will draw a considerable amount of people to Souris for two weeks beginning August 15,” Zinn explained “The Camp runs Monday to Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. From what I heard, the camp is full.” The Westman Wildcats Midgets and Bantams will also begin their sessions as well as the Bantam AAA boys.
The ice rental rate is higher in the off season from April to August but with the rentals confirmed, there will be enough revenue to offset the costs since there staff available anyways according to Zinn. Additionally, the canteen will be operating. The winter season will soon be here and for some of the users, the ice rental required has changed considerably. “The Skating Club has reduced its hours to 1.5 per week from 5.5 last year and 12.5 the year before,” Zinn said. “There are some rentals to fill the slots and I am in talks with some groups but I will continue to advertise.” There is ice available Mondays 3:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m. and Wednesdays 3.30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Additionally there is some public skating times and users should check with the Complex or look on sourismanitoba.com for the Arena calendar to find
out which days are available. The rental cost of ice at the Complex is $120 per hour for local groups and $150 per hour for non-local groups. “It is a balancing act between charging competitive rates, asking for grants and keeping up with repairs and costs which at times one could write a doctorate about it,” explained Zinn when asked about the challenges of running a busy Complex. ”Nevertheless, we are a busy facility and our staff has done much to keep up the building and improve on it including capital projects. And thanks to the volunteers and user groups putting in extra time and extra money, Souris wouldn’t be as attractive to people as it is.” The Southwest Cougars begin their camp September 9 and will hold a pre-season tournament September 15 and 16. October will see a full slate of teams such as the Cougars, Sabres, Elks and minor hockey, hit the ice for their regular schedule.
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Two vie for Head of Council in Oakland-Wawanesa
by Glen Kirby Two names will be on the ballot when residents in the Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa elect a new Head of Council in September. Malcolm Reg McKellar operates a family farm in Nesbitt and ran for the Manitoba Party in April’s Provincial election, finishing second to Conservative Cliff Cullen. Dave Kreklewich moved back to Wawanesa from Calgary following his retirement from Wawanesa Insurance in 2009 and has been active in local volunteer efforts and contract insurance work. Nominations closed on Tuesday and Municipal staff is now preparing for the by-election on Wednesday, September 14. Voting will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m. at the following locations: • New Horizons Centre, Wawanesa • Community Hall, Nesbitt • Carroll Memorial Hall, Carroll Advance voting will be available at the Municipal offices in Wawanesa and Nesbitt on August 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All voters should carry one piece of government-issued photo identification and two other documents as proof of identity to election workers. The by-election was called after David (Bunk) Inkster resigned in May citing family health issues. Inkster served more than 25 years as Reeve of the former Rural Municipality (RM) of Oakland and head of council for Oakland-Wawanesa.
Since the amalgamation of the RM with the Village of Wawanesa in 2015, Council has been besieged with infighting and workplace issues including a lawsuit filed last month against the municipality by its current Chief Administrative Offices (CAO) and the former Assistant CAO. Council also passed a resolution last August prohibiting a Councillor from personal contact with municipal employees, volunteers, suppliers and contractors, requiring him to communicate through Inkster. In addition to Inkster’s retirement in May, the Assistant CAO and Public Works manager quit, as did the Municipal building inspector. The CAO went on health leave that continues on a monthto-month basis.
Postmistress honoured for 35 years of service
Possibly one of the most recognizable faces in Souris, Sande Denbow is the postmistress at Canada Post. In fact, Canada Post has continuously employed her for 35 years, the last 31 of them have been right here in Souris. In addition to her years at Canada Post, Sande is a Councillor for the RM of Souris-Glenwood and an active volunteer on many committees in the area. Pictured: Canada Post representative, Paul Grier presents Sande with a certificate for her commitment to Canada Post. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: 2016-07-31 • A break-in and theft occurred at the pool overnight. 2016-08-01 • A break, enter and theft occurred at the Rock Shop at approximately 2:45 a.m. 2016-08-04 • Someone attempted to break into the Recreation Complex. Alarm was activated. 2016-08-05 • A wallet was turned into the White Owl. Police were called and retrieved the wallet. An exhausted BC resident made the trip back from somewhere in Saskatchewan to pick it up. Thanks to the Good Samaritan who did the right thing! On the same day, a not-so-good-Samaritan tried to convince a very sharp Souris resi-
dent that he owed money to the Canada Revenue Agency. The wannabe CRA agent, was sorely disappointed that his mark didn’t give up his hard earned cash! 2016-08-11 • Theft of 2 flowerpots near the Swinging Bridge was reported to Police. 2016-08-14 • Police arrested a youth in Souris-Glenwood for assault with a weapon. The youth was lodged at Brandon Correctional Centre. If you have any information regarding any of the aforementioned crimes, please call the appropriate number below. Friday FYI: Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities on the road as motor vehicle drivers do. Please be considerate of each other. Let’s avoid a tragedy that can’t be undone. Impaired Driving: 2; Speeding: 10; Other Traffic: 11; False alarms: 2. Souris RCMP-GRC: Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergent crime: 204-4832123 Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204-483-2854
Pembina Co-op wants to help you “paint the town red” by Darci Semeschuk If you’ve always wanted to “paint the town red” but didn’t want to buy the paint, Pembina Co-op can help. Their Social Responsibility Program is part of their ongoing commitment to give back, lend a hand and do what they can
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communities in which we live, work and play. Communities in Full Colour will provide paint for projects that improve the well-being of our communities. Whether it be painting the old town rink or brightening up a seniors’ centre, Communities in Full Colour will provide paint at no charge towards projects and partnerships that are important. Communities in Full Colour paint donation is available to registered charities, registered non-profits, registered community groups, youth sport and recreation associations, and community improvement associations. Complete the Communities in Full Colour application (available at Pembina Co-op in Souris) form in full. Consider the scope of your project that might extend beyond paint, including surface preparation requirements, cleaning, patching, repairs or renovations to facilities and construction needs. Are there construction needs beyond paint that could be purchased through Co-op to complete the project? Completed application forms can be submitted to the Souris Co-op Home Centre manager, Rick Remillard. Applications are collected and will be reviewed by the Co-op Association. The Co-op Home Centre manager will notify projects selected for paint donation. Backgrounder: Retail Co-operatives in western Canada were first started in the early 20th century. Since then, the Co-operative Retailing System has grown to over 211 independent, hardworking retail co-operatives. Working together, Co-ops form a western Canadian network with 2,500 retail locations in 500 communities, serving over 1.5 million active members and millions of other customers.
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Bridge construction continues by Darci Semeschuk The tourist season is almost over and the bridge spanning Plum Creek is still under construction. Completion dates of end of June and mid-July have come and gone while residents and tourists alike look on. According to RM of Souris-Glenwood representative Brent Fallis it was unforeseen circumstances that caused the delays. “Engineering issues, including inaccurate flow data from the Province, and rain have pushed the construction date of the Plum Creek Bridge to mid-September,” explained Fallis. “While it might not look like much is getting down, we’re actually very close.” Close indeed. Concrete has been poured
on the deck of the bridge and in just a matter of weeks traffic will resume joining the east and west sides of the Park once again. Despite the delays, the price has not changed. The total project, funded by Disaster Financial Assistance, sits at $1.6 million. In other Park news, the popular little footbridge that was constructed earlier this year to give pedestrians a way through the Park, has become a favourite with everyone who uses it. Users of the little wooden creation hope that once the car bridge opens the RM will find a way to incorporate the walking bridge into the landscape. Fallis says that there is some brainstorming going on but nothing concrete. He too hopes to see a nicer
walkway through the park now that the bird sanctuary is no longer used. “We have a nice shed for the peacocks to winter in but as far as a bird sanctuary, there really isn’t anything anymore,” added Fallis. He would like to see the fence removed and perhaps a walking trail or campground extension in that area. For now they wait for work to begin on the north side of the creek bank. The final drawings are in and that project will soon go for tender. The other bridge, located near the playground, is slated for a winter construction but as yet the final plans are still in the works. Once they are done and approved, that project will go for tender.
Left: The Little Footbridge that was constructed to assist pedestrian who were wanting to walk through Victoria Park while construction continued on the Plum Creek Bridge, have come to love the little span. Residents hope to see it incorporated in a future design once construction is complete. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER Right: Work continues on the Plum Creek Bridge. Concrete is being poured on the decking and completion is set for mid-September. PHOTO/JOHN REID
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Grain markets are naturally more volatile during the growing season. Even a relatively modest swing in yield can have a meaningful impact on a crop’s balance sheet over the course of the upcoming year, shaping price expectations. Given the uncertainty over final yields until the crop is actually in the bin, there are all kinds of room for individual opinions based on weather forecasts and private crop reports. Official government reports can often act as an anchor for the trade. Not because USDA or Statistics Canada estimates are infallible (most particularly during the growing season) but because it gives the market a central frame of reference from which to compare all other
opinions that are out there. The past week we saw an updated August estimate released by USDA. Both the corn and soybean crops were pegged at record levels. The corn yield was at a whopping 175.1 bushels per acre, translating into a crop size of 15.15 billion bushels. Soybeans were set at 48.9 bushels per acre, which would leave a total crop in excess of 4 billion bushels. These numbers were above what most analysts had been anticipating. Conditions are excellent, and the weather forecast for the U.S. Midwest is mostly favorable, but the crop isn’t in the bin yet. Future reports will be watched closely for any changes to the yield estimates. Statistics Canada provides their initial 2016 production estimate on August 23rd. The fact that the information is compiled by surveying
farmers, and done well before harvest even began, means that the final tally could change considerably. Earlier expectations for the Prairie crop were huge, although estimates are starting to come down a bit for some crops as the effects of excessive moisture in too many areas are starting to be felt. A final official estimate is not made until December. And even then, sometimes final production revisions can happen years later. While the mid-summer government estimates on crop size are interesting, we can’t put too much weight on those figures quite yet. Not long after harvest is complete, the market will start looking ahead to 2017 acreage intentions, and forecasting spring planting conditions. This includes speculating about the chances of a drought next summer.
Volunteer Appreciation Day held at PCH Our meat draw of Friday, August 12, was a busy evening. Collecting two meat packages were Eleanor Hayes and Darryl Kempthorne. The 50-50 draw was worth $85 and the winning ticket was in the hand of Evelyn Harlton. Darryl Kempthorne was hoping to be a winner for the third time when his number was drawn for the “Chase the Ace” game. He was not able to find it, so the pot of $306 will be
The Souris Personal Care Home held a Volunteer Appreciation Day. Additionally they held a pie sale that raised $240. Pictured: Dorothy and Brian Granger entertaining at the event. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER I haven’t been reading much lately and what I have read has been highly varied – from history through fiction to field guides. For this column I’ll restrict myself to three of the fiction books. The lightest of the lot was “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper”, by Phaedra Patrick. Cast in the mold of “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry”, it tells of an elderly man’s journey of discovery. It begins when Arthur Pepper, a man absolutely set in his ways and wedded to his routines, discovers a gold charm bracelet when going through his wife’s possessions on the first anniversary of her death. The bracelet is something he would never have given her, and so it raises questions as to its origin and the meaning, and people behind, the various charms it holds. One of the charms has a number etched on it, a number which turns out to be a telephone number of a doctor in India. Arthur talks to him and discovers a part of his wife’s past of which he had absolutely no knowledge. This sets him on a journey to discover the meaning of all the other charms, a journey that takes him far afield as he learns about, then tries to reconcile himself to, this woman, his wife,
about whom he apparently knew very little. The book has a lot of potential but for me was somewhat unsatisfying. None of the stories about each charm is really developed, and the premise - an older person setting forth on a journey – is getting a bit tired. Still if you are in the mood for a nice, light story, you could do worse. “The Good Sister”, by Chelsea Bolan, is a much more serious book. Set in a Mexico where traditional ideas of family honour prevail, the story begins as Raul Amador throws his 14-year-old daughter Gabriella out of the house for apparently disgracing the family name. He goes further, burning all her possessions, and forbidding anyone to so much as mention her name. Her elder sister Lucy cannot accept this and when the same baseless rumours threaten to set her father against her as well, she leaves home in search of Gabi. Tracking her to the red-light district of Mexico City, Lucy witnesses some of the worst, but also some of the best, of human behaviour. The story alternates between Lucy’s journey, and those of her father, uncle and mother as they try to come to terms with their actions and the ‘honour above all else’ culture that brought all this about. A good story but one with perhaps a few too many minor characters. Finally, there is “Everybody’s Fool”, by Richard Russo. Before getting to this one, I read its prede-
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cessor, “Nobody’s Fool”, and liked that a lot. It was about 100 pages too long and I tired of the characters but the story was good. It tells of Donald “Sully” Sullivan, a man who seems determined to make the wrong decision at every opportunity, sometimes going out of his way to do so. He is a likeable fellow, but one you’d like to smack the side of the head at least once per chapter. Surrounding him are his increasingly psychotic ex-wife, his masochistic numbskull friend, and one of the skuzziest bosses you’ll ever encounter, to name but a few. It is an enjoyable story and I recommend it. I can’t really say the same for “Everybody’s Fool”. This book picks up ten years after the last story ended. Sully and the previous members of the ‘cast’ return, and other characters are added or greatly fleshed out, notably Chief of Police Raymer, Charice - the only truly sane voice at his office (and perhaps in the book), and her brother Jerome. The action takes place over two summer days, but a lot of things happen during those two days. Much of what was good about “Nobody’s Fool” can also be found in this story – the wit, the dialogue and so on. But while the story isn’t at all bad, I guess I just was a bit tired of the characters because it failed to grab me. Perhaps if you haven’t read “Nobody’s Fool” or have read it a while back, “Everybody’s Fool” will be a fine way to end your summer reading.
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Local teacher enjoys study tour Tracey Salamondra, teacher at Hartney School, was thrilled to be one of 100 teachers chosen from the US and Canada to travel to Germany this summer as fellows of the Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP). TOP helps social studies teachers to teach about contemporary Germany so that young people are exposed to a nuanced and balanced view of this important international partner. The program is based at the Goethe-Institut in Washington, DC. A central part of its mission, TOP organizes study tours to Germany, providing teachers with first-hand knowledge of the country. Salamondra learned about this program after attending a session at the SAGE Conference in Winnipeg. “After travelling to France in 2012 to tour the battlefields, I realized the difference experiencing it made in my understanding and ability to teach. I am actively seeking out opportunities to travel with other educators as a method to further my own education,” she said. One of her objectives of the tour was to get a better understanding of the migrant situation in Germany. “I was also curious to see if their recent history involving World War II and the former GDR was a subject openly discussed or was it hidden. Our trip started in Frankfurt where we learned about green architecture at Deutsche Bank. We then moved to Regensburg, a beautiful city along the Danube that has a beautiful Roman and medieval old town that was undamaged during WW2. We learned about the dual track school system here with two school visits and a tour of BMW. We also met with the mayor and his councillor responsible for integrating migrants to discuss the current situation there,” said Salamondra. The tour moved to Leipzig in the former East Germany. Salamondra says Leipzig has a long history as a market and fair town so it has beautiful central squares and a long history of being open to new people and ideas. It was the home of the Peaceful Revolution, which was a year of peaceful protests against the former GDR. “The purpose was to reform the GDR’s environmental practices and travel restrictions but it helped lead to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the breakdown of the regime,” added Salamondra. The last stop was Berlin; which Salamondra says is like a candy store for a history teacher.
“We toured the Reichstag, Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Potsdam, and various monuments throughout Berlin. We learned about the foreign worker program, the Berlin Wall, life in the GDR, and the Potsdam Conference along with many other topics.” When the teachers return home they are required to lead professional development sessions and create original instructional units, which turn into new teaching materials based on current events. “I am required to write a lesson plan for the organization. I originally submitted a lesson plan outline comparing the demographics of Canada and Germany because we both have a very low birth rate. The lesson discussed how this relates to school enrolment and refugees. I think I will complete this lesson. I am also hoping to compare the Peaceful Revolution in Leipzig that helped bring about the fall of the Berlin Wall to the Idle No More movement in Canada,” said Salamondra. Salamondra says the entire tour was incredible, very well organized and participants felt the entire group from the Goethe Institut in Washington and the guides in Germany were sharing their passion with them. “Travelling with your colleagues is always an amazing experience. Everyone on the trip was so accomplished and passionate. They were always willing to share ideas and debate or discuss ideas. There never seems to be time for this type of discussion and learning during the school year so these opportunities are really precious for a teacher. In terms of a place Leipzig was really special for me. This was the city my great-grandmother was from before she immigrated to Canada. The landscape surrounding the city was very similar to the prairies and I thought that must have brought her comfort after leaving her home. It was beautiful and the history was fascinating as our speakers were leaders of the Peaceful Revolution,” added Tracey. What about Germany’s education system? Is it similar to Canada’s? “It is very different from ours. It is really quite complex. All students start out in the same area Kindergarten to Grade 4. Teachers follow the group of students for these 5 years and then they are streamed into one of three areas based on teacher and parent recommendation. One area is university bound, the other is a higher vocational track, and then more of a
labor track or track that requires less training. The university track school we visited focused on language development; which was not uncommon. All students learned Latin and graduated with at least three languages. The higher vocational track had students researching and applying to companies for apprenticeship by age 16. In Regensburg, BMW was the highly sought after placement. These students are not working on the assembly line; they are designing the assembly and would be the equivalent of engineers.” How can Canada’s system be improved? “We need vocational training available to all students. I do not think we will ever have a German system though; we simply do not have the depth of industry or manufacturing to support this technical training.” Salamondra says she likes the current social studies curriculum in Manitoba but she would like to see a mandatory Grade 12 social studies course focused on World Issues. “Many students in our division are lucky and they are offered this course but I would like to see it mandatory for all,” said Salamondra. She added the area which needs focus is the math curriculum and that there needs to be more focus on basic skills in the early years and the teachers need to be given the time to carry this out. What about cell phone/electronic culture? “I think we need to embrace the technology and help students learn to develop the ability to police themselves. The technology is here and banning it will not work; it simply makes it more attractive. New technology is always scary and it can be overwhelming for a teacher, believe me, I feel I can never keep up. We cannot train students for the jobs we currently have as they will not have the skills needed for jobs in the future,” she said. In conclusion, Salamondra expressed appreciation to the Goethe Institut Washington, the German Government, and the sponsors including Deutche Bank for this once in a lifetime opportunity. “I would like to thank my colleague Brenda Mantell for writing my recommendation letter. The teachers chosen ranged from Kindergarten to Grade 12, so if any teachers would like information on applying for a Transatlantic Study Tour, please contact me and I would be pleased to help guide you,” concluded Tracey.
Tracey Salamondra, teacher at Hartney School, was chosen as one of 100 teachers for a study tour to Germany. She is pictured here with her husband Jon in front of the East Side Gallery at the Berlin Wall. Tracey Salamondra is pictured at the Memorial at the Nazi book-burning site in Berlin. A grim reminder of the atrocities that took place in Germany during WWII - the Sachsenhausen Crematorium. PHOTO/COURTESY TRACEY SALAMONDRA
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2016 under wraps for SMB
1. Souris Minor Ball Under 9 Rookies, C Team S Back row (L-R): Coaches Jillian Swaenepoel and Tracy Armitage. Front row: Mallory Van De Kerckhove, Keira Armitage, Joshua Crampain, Elyas Shepherd, Ryder Lehman, Joshua Ducharme, Riley Swaenepoel-Robertson. Missing: Elizabeth Graham. 2. Souris Minor Ball Under 10 Mites Back row (L-R): Rihanna Simonson, Raylee Page, Maija Vanlenthe. Front row: Mailie Denbow, Olivia Eissner, Natalie Eissner, Beth Couling, Lexie shearer, Adison Elder. Missing: Mercedes Shorting, Jordyn Mooney and Coach Trisha Simonson. 3. Souris Minor Ball Under 9 Rookies, C Team 2 Back row (L-R): Jayda Cannon, Micha Riffel, Kaden Fisher, Brady Devliegere, Philipp Riffel. Front row:Riley Barclay, Gracelyn Schroeder, Carris Curley, Cash Good. Missing: Coach Leanne Devliegere, Assist. Coaches Darren Schroeder, Tim Curley & Derek Good. 4. Souris Minor Ball Rookies, Team A Back row (L-R): Assist. Coach Lon Turner, Coach Glen Tosh, Assistant Coach Loretta Turner. Middle row: Kyle Reilly, Nathan McGean, Aiden McCulloch, Hayden Turner, Hudson Rome, Ty Tosh, Lincoln Murphy. Front row: Slater Anderson, Theron Rome, Jack Swaenepoel, Jenna Turner. 5. Souris Minor Ball Under 13 Peewees Back row (L-R): Coach Brian Sobry, Garnett Speers, Aiden Jasper, Billy Patmore, Assist. Coach Chris Couling, Assist. Coach David Kirkup. Middle row: Zac Janz, Foster Perkin, Zach Edmunds, Drew Barclay, Trevor Hunt, Tristen Couling. Front row: Myles Sobry, Avery Kirkup. 6. Souris Minor Ball Under 11 Mosquitos Back row (LR): Coaches Brock Anderson, Lindsay Simonson, Darren Janz. Middle row: Kai Bennett, Liam Perkin, Zachary McCulloch, Keerin Moreau, Zaiden Simonson, Regan 1. Anderson. Front row: Jordan Dougall, Noah Edmunds, Gavin Tichit, Isaiah Wurtz, Jordan Wurtz, Nolan Janz, Jackson Kohut. 7. Souris Minor Ball Rally Caps Back row (L-R): Ava Swaenepoel, Vaida Vinck, Paysen Kliever, Kai Henry, Jordyn Brown, Chelsea Turner, Summer Blagden, Massie Binnions, Hudson Kozak. Front row: Gowie Nunez Mal2. lery, Logan McGean, Maria Barclay, Theron Demitor, Carson Swaenepoel, Damias De Ciman, Lyric Cannon. Missing: Coaches Loretta Turner, Danielle Fortin, Andy & Drew Barclay, Jen Kozak, Bryan Swaenepoel, Troy Kliever, Mykle Blagden. 8. Souris Minor Ball Under 11 Mosquito, Provincial team Back row (L-R): Coaches Brock Anderson, Lindsay Simonson, Darren Janz. Middle row: Zaiden Simonson, Declan Vanmackelbergh (Deloraine), Keerin Moreau, Zachary McCulloch, Kai Bennett, Regan Anderson, Trisha Simonson (manager). Front row: Noah Edmunds, Nolan Janz, Jordan Wurtz, Isaiah 3. Wurtz, Jackson Kohut, Drew Shiels (Killarney), Billy Adams (Deloraine). 9. Souris Minor Ball Under 14 Peewees Back row (L-R): Coach Darryl Deleau, Michelle Perez, Frankie Murphy, Cristel DeGuia, Amee Butterfield, Coach Doug Butterfield. Middle row: Riley Kohut, Raegan Deleau, Coach Shelley Nepinak, Zoe Fergusson, Erica Luptak. Front row: McKenna Matiowsky, April Guintu. Missing: Gwenlyn Almanza, Kaedence Tutossi. 10. Souris Minor Ball Under 12 Squirts, Team 2 Back row (L-R): Assist. Coach Greg Humphries, Assist. Coach Sharon Kreusch, Coach Shawn Samels. Middle row: 4. Lexi Shearer, Ashlyn Whetter, Bailey Kreusch, Alexis Engram, Ella Buchanan, Brynn Tosh, Aly Samels. Front row: Emily Speers, Leanna Buchanan (kneeling), Ally Humphries. Missing: Meghan Harris. 11. Souris Minor Ball Under 12 Squirts, Team 1 Back row (L-R): Coach Kyle Gosnald, Manager Wendy Fergusson, Morgan Van De Kerckhove, Sarah Graham, Kelsey Page, Kenzie Laursen, Louise Fergusson, Coach Scott Phillips, Asst. Coach Perry Van De Kerckhove. Front row: Eve Van De Kerckhove, Leah Remillard, Katie Reilly, Jenna Matiowsky, Paige Kozak, Nikki Reilly. 5.
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2016 under wraps for SMB but Board busy planning for next season by Darci Semeschuk Souris Minor Ball has wrapped up another season but that doesn’t mean the Board has shut down. Minor Ball is in the process of fundraising for diamond improvements. Ball president, Loretta Turner explained what their goal is. “We need new fencing and clay infields on diamonds 3 and 4, dugout improvements on all diamonds as well as infield and fencing repairs on diamonds 1 and 2,� she explained. “We know we’re going to have to fundraise for these improvements and that includes grant applications, corporate and community donations and we will be hosting Race Night this fall.� Race Night was an event previously done by the Souris Skating Club but they are not doing it this year leaving Minor Ball with the project. Somehow Souris Minor Ball has avoided the problem of low enrollment that has plagues other organizations. For example the Souris Skating Club has dropped most programs and are going with a pre-canskate on Wednesday afternoons and a canskate program on Monday evenings. They are down to 1.5 hours of ice a week due to low numbers and lack of coaching. Minor Ball’s enrollment numbers were up slightly from last year, according to Turner. “We are proud of our highly trained coaches and umpires,� she said. “Grants are available through Sport Manitoba and Souris Minor Ball for clinics that we access for training.� There were 135 players registered for 2016, all between the ages of 4-18. “It is great to see so many youth participate and build their skills in this lifelong game,� stated Turner. “It’s a great sport that young, old and families can all take part in but we couldn’t do it without
the volunteers. This includes coaches, managers and even scorekeeper. I hope they all know how much they are appreciated and we thank them for their commitment.� Souris Minor Ball supports both softball and baseball and has an active program for introductory players. They provide opportunities for boys and girls to develop skills, demonstrate sportsmanship, and make friends through active participation. The hope is to have the diamond work done before the season starts next May. If anyone is interested in helping with Race Night or the diamond work such as physical labour or lending machinery or tools, they can contact Loretta Turner at 204-483-4067, or speak to any of the Board members. Souris Minor Ball now has a Facebook page to try to keep better connected with families. 2016 Team Highlights: Four Rally Caps teams, ages 4-6: Lots of fun, improvement and development was evident from the first night to the last. Looking for a new head coach for next year. We had four Under 9 Rookie teams this year (ages 7-9). Two “C� teams which are primarily first year Rookie players, one “B� team which is primarily second year Rookie players and one “A� team which is primarily third year Rookie players. Under 11 Mosquitos went 9 and 1 in regular season play. The only loss was a 1-0 score. The team attended A Provincials and finished 1st in their pool with a 3-1 record. Winning 4-2 in the semi finals over Brandon and coming up short in the finals with a 6-1 loss to Seine River in the gold medal
game. Coaches are very proud of the team as they had to play four games of the Provincials on the Sunday. They all battled through the heat and played some great baseball to make it to the finals. Congrats on a very successful season! Under 13 Peewee boys finished first in the league standings with a 9-1 record. In the league tournament they beat Deloraine in the semi -finals and Killarney in the finals to claim the league championship. With their victory they earned a spot in the 15 team AA Provincials in Steinbach. They finished the round robin with a 3-1 record earning one of the six playoff spots, where they were defeated by Portage in the quarter finals. Under 18 Midget - one team, first team we’ve had in a number of years, a very young team with only 3 majors. We had mainly minors, so looking to get better each year. We had two wins and five losses. Had fun trying new positions and working on our hitting Softball: Under 10 Mites team – These girls had a great season this year. We had three girls who joined us from Wawanesa. We won four games and lost four games. Won both our games in the Glenboro tourney and lost both games only by a couple of runs in the league tourney. We had a coach whose team never lost a game come up to us at Boissevain league tourney and he
couldn’t believe how much our girls had improved. Coaches are very proud of how much these girls did improve. Such a great group of girls! Two Under 12 Squirts teams: Souris 1 - finished the regular season with a record of 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 tie. Souris 2 – had a great season with a 17-0 record winning the league with a great bunch of dedicated girls who never gave up. The two head coaches came
together and combined a team to go to Provincials where they received bronze. They placed 3rd out of 26 teams. They had lots of fun including a limo ride to the Goldeyes game. Under 14 Peewee team - the girls played a 10 game league schedule and participated in three tournaments. They finished with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses. Throughout the season the girls showed great improvement in skills and knowledge of the game.
Souris Minor Ball Under 12 Squirts, Provincial team Back row (L-R): Coach Shawn Samels, Coach Kyle Gosnold, Assist. Coach Greg Humphries. Middle row: Assist. Coach Sharon Kreusch, Brynn Tosh, Aly Samels, Ashlyn Whetter, Kelsey Page, Kenzie Laursen, Morgan Van De Kerckhove. Front row: Paige Kozak, Bailey Kreusch, Ally Humphries, Eve Van De Kerckhove. Laying in front: Louise Ferguson.
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena Nerbas
Dear Reena, We had a house built in the late 60s, early 70s. It has built-in fluorescent lights and one went out. I couldn’t get the bulb out, so I called an electrician. The electrician said that we needed a new ballast and then did the work. However, while working he had gloves on and spilt some black goop onto our carpet. He warned us not to touch it with our hands, and then he left. I called carpet cleaners who won’t touch it and don’t know what it is. I have called electricians who don’t know. We have three drops the size of the lid of a jelly jar on the floor. Any ideas? Thank you so much. Ingrid Dear Ingrid, Although it sounds as though all of the glass was cleaned up, I must stress that due to the possible mercury content inside of the broken bulb, the government advises that you wear gloves when handling the broken glass and immediately open doors and windows to ventilate the room. If there are any remaining pieces of broken glass, put them into a plastic bag, then wrap them with paper to prevent cuts. Wipe the area with a paper towel to pick
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WHITEHEAD
Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 16th day of September, 2016, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at: Rural Municipality of Whitehead 517 Second Avenue, Alexander, Manitoba proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number
Description
Assessed Value
Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale
10370
LOT 7 PLAN 46111 BLTO IN NE 1/4 25-9-20 WPM
L -$58,600
$5,261.59
70450
ALL THAT PORTION OF NW 28-10-20 WPM SHOWN COLOURED GREEN ON ROAD DIVERSION PLAN 422 AND REFERRED TO IN BY-LAW 304 OF THE RM OF WHITEHEAD REGISTERED AS INSTRUMENT 28943
L -$7,400
$3,397.03
The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: • The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due. • The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs. • If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction. • The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold. • The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the Rural Municipality of Whitehead as follows: i) The full purchase price if it is $5,000 or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater than $5,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $5,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale. • The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction. • The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession. • If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration. •
The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles office, including the registration fees.
Dated this 28th day of July, 2016. Managed by:
Cindy Izzard Chief Administrative Officer Rural Municipality of Whitehead Phone: (204) 752-2261 Fax: (204) 752-2129
RM of Sifton
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Part Time Recreation Director/Economic Development Officer New Part Time Position – 14 hours or 2 days per week – Starting October 1st, 2016 Duties include: • Develop, Promote and administer a recreation program for the municipality • Attend meetings and work with the Oak Lake Regional Community Development Board to help develop economic growth. Qualifications: • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills • Ability to work in a computerized environment and have access to computer and internet • Must be able to work some evenings • Class 5 driver’s license Wage: $1000.00 per month on a contract basis Please forward your resume and three references by 5:00 p.m. on September 1, 2016. Mailed to: Emailed to: Or Faxed to:
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
up any smaller shards of glass, powder or liquid. Dispose of the paper towels, gloves and any cloths used to clean the area. Do not vacuum the area, because if the spill is mercury, your vacuum will become contaminated. Do not put contaminated items into a washing machine because mercury may contaminate the machine and pollute the sewage system. Do not use a broom to clean up the mess because sweeping or brushing up the spill will scatter mercury droplets, making them harder to find and clean up. Call poison control for government related instructions on how to handle carpet care. The second possibility is the goo could be harmless tar from the heat shield but don’t delay, find out by contacting poison control. Dear Reena, My dryer vent leads right onto my back patio and spews the fluff from the dryer all over the patio and into a garden. Can I put something over the vent to catch the fluff or would that be dangerous? Thanks. Caryn Dear Caryn, It is wise that you vent your dryer to the outside of your home because allowing a dryer to vent inside can subject family members unnecessarily to gases, fibres and other toxins. It is also smart to clean your vent regularly. Lint should be removed from the trap often and the trap should be cleaned with soap and water to remove lint and fabric softener build-up. As well, vacuum the chute that holds the lint trap. However, even with all that, some of the lint sneaks past the trap and into other areas of clothes dryers. It is therefore necessary to have ducts thoroughly vacuumed out by a professional to avoid fire hazards. In order to catch some of the fluff flying into your garden, you can position nylon pantyhose over the outside vent but you would need to clean it after every load. Dear Reena, We read your column each week and enjoy your solutions and household tips. We have two fairly expensive strawberry coloured leather chairs in our living room. We have a dark spot on the couch where my husband’s head rested while he was recovering from surgery. It’s like an oil mark from his hair or skin. Do you have any suggestions on how we can remove these stains? Joan Dear Joan, Sprinkle a liberal amount of cornstarch onto the area, do not rub it in. Allow the cornstarch to remain for four hours to absorb
the grease. Brush the cornstarch away and observe whether the stain remains. If a mark remains, carefully wipe the area with dish soap and water and leave to dry. If the mark is still there, purchase saddle soap or another leather cleaner to clean the area or contact a professional leather cleaner. Lastly, condition the leather so that it remains soft and flexible. Dear Reena, Whenever I make banana muffins, they turn out perfect. Whenever I bake banana loaf, it sinks in the center and never bakes evenly. Why is this happening? Myrtle Dear Myrtle, Here are a few of the most common reasons for your sinking center. Over mixing the batter: Only mix the batter until the ingredients comes together, over mixing reduces the air in the batter so that the batter won’t rise to the challenge. Bake batter immediately after mixing because that is when the leavening agents are most active. Baking temperature: Bake the loaf at 350 degrees, any hotter than this will give you a brown loaf on the outside and unbaked on the inside and boom your center will drop like a hockey puck. Finally, don’t pack your pans. A regular size recipe should be divided into two or three loaf pans because pouring all of your batter into one little loaf pan hinders the batter from rising to the challenge. Fantastic Tip of the Week: Cut down on homemade lasagna preparation with this easy technique! The common way to layer lasagna: Meat sauce, cooked noodles, cheese, repeat, meat sauce, cooked noodles, cheese, repeat… A faster way to make lasagna: Prepare meat and cheese mixtures as normal. Combine all three layers (uncooked noodles, cheese and meat sauce) together in a bowl and gently toss. Grease your casserole dish and pour ingredients inside. Top with cheese and bake as normal. The sauce bakes the noodles and no layering required! You will have much more time for doing all the other things you love, and lasagna won’t be such a time consuming project. Why not give it a try? Did you know? The word lasagna originally referred to the pot in which the dish was cooked rather than the food itself as it does today. Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first. I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming. Need a Presenter on the topic: Effective Speaking or The Power of Words? Check out: Reena.ca
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Spearing Service L.P. specializes in diversified oilfield trucking by providing a broad range of services to oil companies in southern Saskatchewan, Manitoba and North Dakota. We are looking for energetic, team orientated individuals to join our company at our Pipestone location as:
Fluid Hauler Qualifications required include: • Clean Class 1A Driver’s License • Ability to pass drug and road tests • Current First Aid and H2S Tickets • Oilfield experience an asset Spearing Service is a fast growing progressive employer that provides employees with a quality work environment. We offer competitive wages with a full benefit package. Accommodations available. Qualified applicants can forward a current resume and abstract to: jobs@spearingservice.com
Teacher – Nature Valley Colony School Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a 1.0 term teacher at Nature Valley Colony School. Effective September 6 to December 22, 2016. This position will include teaching courses to all students K – 12 (enrollment for 2016/17 year is 19 students) as well as administration duties for the school. An administration allowance is payable with the position. For further information or to send a letter of application (including a resume and three references), contact: Carolyn Cory, Superintendent Email: carolyncory@shmb.ca Telephone 483-6248 Deadline for applications is August 23, 2016. 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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This Week in History by Tyler Bugg August 14: In the aftermath of having atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as the Soviet Invasion of occupied Manchuria, the Empire of Japan officially accepts unconditional surrender terms, and Emperor Hirohito makes a recording of the announcement to the Japanese people. Army officers that want to fight to the death try to steal the recording and launch a coup, but loyalist troops are able to save the recording, which is broadcast the next day. World War Two is officially over. (1945) August 15: “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas any more.” Based on the classic book by American author L. Frank Baum, the film The Wizard of Oz is released in theatres by MetroGoldwyn-Meyer (MGM) Studios. Staring Judy Garland as Dorothy, the film was a critical success, and thanks to re-releases and broadcast on TV in the 1950s, became one of the most well known and famous films of all times. (1939) August 16: In what was supposed to be the Pacific counterpart to Charles Lindbergh’s historic flight across the Atlantic Ocean, the Hawaiian pineapple magnate James A. Dole offered a prize of $25,000 to first place for the first fixed wing aircraft to fly from Oakland, California to Honolulu. The “Dole Air Race,” however, suffered from tragedy from the start: of the 11 airplanes certified to participate in the race, three crashed before the race, two more crashed on takeoff, two went missing in the Pacific, while a third that turned around for repairs was also lost when they went to search for the missing planes. Only two planes completed the race, and ten people ether died or went missing, along with the destruction of six planes. (1927) August 17: A highly secret meeting between British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and American President Franklin D. Roosevelt takes place in Quebec City, Quebec. Joseph Stalin, leader of the Soviet Union, was invited but unable to attend. While Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King was the host of the conference, Roosevelt vetoed Churchill’s suggestion that Canadians be allowed to participate in all the meetings, especially those involving driving Italy out of the war, beginning plans for Operation Overlord, and of the research and production of the Atomic Bomb, even though Canadian troops would be used in
Italy and D-Day, and Canadian resources would be used to build the first atomic bombs. (1943) August 18: Two American soldiers were killed in what was known as the “Axe Murder Incident” by North Korean soldiers in the De-militarized Zone that marked the border of the two countries. The North Korean troops attacked the American and South Korean troops when they tried to trim a tree that was blocking the view of a UN checkpoint from other checkpoints. In response, Operation Paul Bunyan was launched to present an overwhelming show of force with hundreds of soldiers and South Korean special forces, as well as having all United Nations troops put on high alert along the entire border and bombers from as far away as Japan ready to takeoff… to cut down the tree, which was successful. North Korea later apologized for killing the American soldiers. (1976) August 19: Five people, including one women and four men, one of whom was a member of the clergy, are executed in Salem for being witches. The Salem Witch Trials, one of the larg-
est cases of mass hysteria in the Colonial United States, became a cautionary tale of what happens when due process of law is ignored, the dangers of religious extremism and isolationism. In all, twenty people were executed for being accused of being witches. In 2001, the Massachusetts legislature passed a law exonerating all those convicted. (1692) August 20: After almost eight years of fighting, the Iran-Iraq war ends. Iraq, lead by Suddam Hussein, attacked Iran, which had just overthrown the Shah and became a Islamic theocracy and isolated by the international community, sought to destroy the Pan-Islamic ideology of Iran that ran counter to Iraq’s secular Arab nationalism, as well as claiming several oil rich areas. The fighting also included the use of Chemical weapons by Iraq, and artillery and bombing raids on civilians. (1988)
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Ten neat things about petunias by Dorothy Dobbie, Pegasus Publications Inc, (reprinted with permission) 1. The scent of a flower. Petunias have a heavenly scent in the early part of summer, before they have been pollinated. It is especially evident at dusk. Once the bees and others have done their work, there is no longer any reason to invest in this kind of manufacturing, which was only done to attract the pollinators in the first place, so they stop putting out. Hmmm. Sounds familiar... 2. Deadheading. At one time, petunia gardeners spent half the summer pinching off dead blossoms to ensure that they would continue to produce flowers and not seeds. The latest hybrids no longer require that pleasant labour as they are bred to keep producing blossoms no matter what. 3. An illustrious and sometimes dangerous family. Can you say Solanaceae? (It rhymes with say.) Another name for this family is nightshade, deadly or otherwise. Petunias originated in South America where they belonged to quite a family. Distant relatives include potatoes, tobacco, tomatoes, nicotiana and the mysterious belladonna, which sultry women used to add to their eyes to make the pupils large. Large pupils indicate sexual desire. Mandrake and Jimson weed are also in the family. Talk about a bunch of hoods among the angels. 4. Overwinter your petunias. Petunias are tender perennials so you could actually take them indoors for the winter if you were so minded. They need a sunny window or other bright light and cooler temperatures between 13 C and 18 C. Cut them back to about three inches in the fall before bringing indoors. You can cut them back again in spring to promote branching and blooming. 5. Planting petunias from seed.
Tiny petunia seeds should be planted about 10 to 12 weeks before transplanting out. Just sprinkle them on the soil - do not cover because they need light to germinate. Petunias have been known to selfsow - even in zone 3! 6. Hummingbirds and moths. Petunias attract both hummingbirds and moths, especially the lovely hawkmoth that resembles a hummingbird and is the offspring of the ugly tomato hornworm. Are you sensing a connection here? 7. Friend of frost. Petunias, once acclimatized, can withstand several degrees of frost, so they are a good plant to use for early and late blooms. Don’t overwater petunias, which can withstand rough treatment. Do fertilize potted plants with a balanced fertilizer. 8. Four degrees of separation. There are four rough categories of petunia: grandiflora (large blooms up to four inches in diameter and it includes supercascade, Merlin Blue Morn and Ultra series); hedgiflora (spreading petunias which can grow up to four feet wide, which includes the tidal wave series); multiflora (flowers are up to two inches in diameter, including the carpet and surfinia series); and milliflora with tiny flowers about one inch in diameter. These are the most frost and harsh weather tolerant). 9. Rain, rain, go away. The large blossomed petunias hate rain, which ruins their beautiful blossoms. You will probably have to deadhead these plants after a storm, but they will reward you with more bloom within a day. 10. Cut to the quick! In mid summer, it is a good idea to prune petunias back quite severely as the stems stretch and bear fewer flowers as the summer wears on. Cutting them back by at least one third will cause them to branch out and produce more flowers.
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Here & There
Compiled by Judy Wells
The Carberry News-Express Investigation continues into fatal hit and run On July 9, 2016, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Blue Hills area RCMP received a report of an unresponsive male lying in the middle of Highway #5 just south of Sand Hills Casino. Officers and emergency services attended the scene immediately and the victim was transported to hospital. The victim, a 22-year-old Swan Lake First Nation, was later pronounced deceased at hospital. Following an autopsy performed on July 11, 2016, investigators are now in a position to confirm the victim died from an impact by a vehicle and are making a plea for information and witnesses. Children’s Charity Wins at Golf Event A cheque in the amount of $95,000, one of the largest amounts raised to date, was recently presented to Ronald McDonald House Charities at the annual McCain Clear Lake Golf Classic held at 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.
re-open the Theatre in January of 2017. The building was closed because of structural damage to flooding in 2014. Past, Present and Future Four generations of farmers, past, present and future, Robert, Aime, Dustin and Paisley Holden. Redvers Ag Society Horse Show – The numbers go up every year On Saturday, July 30, the Redvers riding arena was the best place to be for 73 competitors taking part in the Redvers Agricultural
Society Horse Show. Crossroads this Week RCMP chase ends with vehicle in ditch A police chase involving a stolen truck on Highway 16 ended with four people being taken into custody in Shoal Lake on July 19. The Western Canadian Severe thunderstorms brought wind, hail, large quantities of rain and tornado warnings to the Manitoba area. Somerset recorded wind gusts up to 106 km per hour and dropped some hailstones the size of baseballs.
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Great Crowds for Living Skies Come Alive Rainfall on the second day of the fireworks competition at Moosomin Lake didn’t dampen enthusiasm for the Living Skies Come Alive fireworks competition on August Long Weekend. “We sold approximately 7, 200 wristbands. Last year it was around 6,500, so we’re up, and that’s good.”
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The World Spectator Moosomin’s accident rate twice provincial average The latest fatal highway accident in Moosomin – when an Edmonton woman on a motorcycle was killed in a collision with a pickup July 11 – adds to the long list of collisions at all three highway intersections in Moosomin that have given the community a collision rate twice the provincial average.
Registered Massage Therapist, Homeopath Souris 483-2225
(204)483-2247 Murray Turner • Dean Mushie • Full autobody service • MPI service and private work • Windshield repair & replacement • Free windshield repairs with $250 deductible or less
Office Hours: Monday - Friday • 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Toll Free: 1-800-628-7960 4 Crescent Avenue West
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The Redvers Optimist Redvers Arts Centre renovations to begin this fall The Building Committee hopes that Phase 1 of renovations to the Redvers Arts Centre will be completed this fall and hopes to
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Melita School – 1.0 FTE Teacher Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE term Teacher at Melita School for the 2016/17 school year. Teaching senior high Math and Sciences as well as grade 7 Science. Effective September 6, 2016 until June 30, 2017. To send a letter of application (including a resume and three references), or for further information contact: Denise Benton, Principal Telephone: 483 – 6241 Email denisebenton@shmb.ca Deadline for applications is August 22, 2016. 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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Construction abounds
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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 23, 2016 • 7:00 p.m. • 100 - 2nd Street South
WEBSITE INFORMATION - Send event details to events@sourismanitoba.com VISIT US AT www.sourismanitoba.com or facebook.com/townofsouris
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
It’s a definite show of progress when everywhere you look something is going on. Upgrades to Crescent Manor (above) are ongoing with new air conditioning and siding giving the place a whole new look. This is just one of the many projects occurring in Souris. Others include a new hotel and seniors complex, one of two new bridges in Victoria Park, another seniors apartment complex near the curling rink, and other building projects in the Forrest Avenue subdivision. This proves that Souris is on the move! PHOTO/JOHN REID
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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GARBAGE & RECYCLE PICK-UP put your garbage /recycling out by 7:00 a.m. RECYCLING CENTRE: 24-hour drop off at 20 Pine Ave E (west side). E-Waste is accepted, large items may be dropped off at the Recyling Depot. Please avoid putting household garbage in recycling.
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Souris - Stunning 1400 sq ft custom built home with gorgeous country views. Beautiful open concept kitchen with vaulted ceilings. 5 bedrooms, with the master featuring walk in closet and ensuite. Fully finished basement. Large private 72x132 lot and double attached heaeted garage. $357,000
Souris - Solid starter home with 3 bedrooms. Fully finished basement and $124,900 single detached garage.
Rated: G • 97 min • Animation, Adventure, Comedy Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill The friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish begins a search for her longlost parents, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way.
Ghostbusters
August 26 – 28
Rated: PG-13 • 116 min • Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon 30 years after Ghostbusters took the world by storm, the beloved franchise makes its long-awaited return. Director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today.
SWIMMING POOL SCHEDULE: Subject to weather conditions & staffing Public Swimming for August 20 to September 04
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Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 20 & 21:......................................................1:00 pm – 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Monday – Friday, Aug. 22 - 26..............................................................1:30 pm – 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 27 & 28:......................................................1:00 pm – 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Monday – Friday, Aug. 29 – Sept. 02:..............................................................................................1:30 pm – 7:00 pm Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 03 & 04:...................................................................................................1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Monday, Sept. 05...................................................................POOL IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER
Lap Swimming: Monday to Friday - Last Day Aug. 19th.........................................................................................7:30 am – 8:00 am Mondays & Wednesdays.................................................................................................................... 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Monday, Aug. 22 & Wednesday, Aug. 24......................................................................................8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays....................................................................................................................... 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Aqua Size Swimming: Monday to Friday – Last Day Sept. 02........................................................................................12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Mondays & Wednesdays – Last Day Aug. 24............................................................................ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Souris - Lovely 2 + 1 bedroom home with newer detached garage and breezeway. All appliances included, central air, full basement with laundry room. Large private fenced backyard. $149,900
Souris - Wonderful 4 bedroom family home. Large living area with separate dining area. Full basement with dry bar, attached garage, patio doors to back deck, close to hospital. $229,900
Souris Valley Recreation Programs: Call: 204-483-5214 or visit: facebook.com/sourisrecreation
2016 Property Tax Statements 2016 Property Tax Discount of 0.5% for payments received Prior to August 31 Payments may be made in person, by mail, drop box outside Civic Centre or by online banking
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