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by Darci Semeschuk property, has been playing music most If only walls could talk, what a story of his life. He was a member of BranBeresford Church could tell. It would don’s CP Express and also played with tell you of uplifting sermons, weddings, a Bluegrass band out of Saskatchewan christenings, showers, teas, and Christfor several years, Hard Ramblers. He mas concerts. You would hear about a excels at any instrument with a string, community that rose with the railroad guitar, banjo, mandolin, he plays piano and how time took its toll on the popuand he wants to put his years of expelation of Beresford. It would tell you rience into teaching others here in the of a time when it’s walls fell silent as former Beresford Church. the congregation disappeared and how “The work on the building is mostly the final few members decided that the done,” stated Weger. “There are a few days of it doubling as a community tweaks to make but I am ready to start centre were over. That’s what it would teaching music lessons in this amazing have told you 20 years ago. The story building. The sound here is fantastic.” today would be different however. ToWeger is much more than just a day it would tell you that music is about musician-turned music instructor. He to ring through the rafters of the onceis also an accomplished music probeloved property once again. ducer and has produced tracks for Ryan Beresford Church been standing for Boldt, frontman for award-winning 113 years, no longer the focal point of Saskatoon band the Deep Dark Woods a community and despite the best efand Juno nominated folk duo, Kacy & forts of time, still stands as a tribute Clayton. to the memory of the area's pioneers Weger is ready to take on new stuwho founded the hamlet and built the dents, adult or child, beginning the church. third week of September. Interested Long-neglected and crumbling, it people can reach him through his Faceseemed as though Beresford Church book page, beresfordchurchstudio.com would go the way of the four tall elevaIt isn’t only music lessons that Wetors that once prospered in the comger wants to bring to the Beresford munity located as the crow flies beChurch Studio. He says the place is pertween Brandon and Souris. However, fect for a concert series or jam sessions. a chance encounter a decade ago has He also plans to use it as a recording changed all that. Jody Weger, a musistudio for any musician who is looking cian who also dabbles in construction for a place to record their sound. and masonry, was visiting a friend and “Throughout my music career, was on a Beresford walkabout when he playing and producing, I’ve made a lot noticed the exquisite building. contacts with world class musicians “I love old buildings and I couldn’t and they travel back and forth along the help but notice how beautiful the old TransCanada Highway between Regina church was,” he explained from Beresand Winnipeg because there is no little ford on August 22. “I was amazed at spots to play in between,” he remarked. how good it still looked after all this “This studio is a perfect venue for these time. I thought there was so much popeople. They’d love to just set up and tential here that someone has to buy it jam in a spot like this. If I could get and restore it.” fifty tickets confirmed for four shows a Ironically, the next day there was Jody Weger stands before one of the restored stained glass windows in Beresford year then we could get that going right a ‘for sale’ sign on the lawn and We- Church strumming out a tune on his well-used 1945 Gibson guitar. Weger is now here in Beresford.” offering music lessons for adults and children out of the former church. Anyone inger jumped at the chance to own it. He Weger believes this is the route he terested in signing up for lessons or inquiring about space can do so through his purchased the property with the goal of Facebook page, beresfordchurchstudio.com will go and with a final few tweaks on PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK one day having music ring through the the construction of the main floor of the rafters. Fast-forward 10 years and that studio, he’ll move forward. For now he worth it,” explained Weger. “The woodWeger, a stay at home father who spent day is now. working and the high ceilings, the place is much of his spare time in the last decade hopes to have music filling Beresford as “I knew that I would have lots of work just beautiful and I love this kind of work shoring up the foundation, repairing the people young and old come out for music to do to get it back in shape but it was so here I am.” structure and adding a new roof to the lessons.

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country roads. Please keep our children safe! A Meet the Teacher barbecue will be held on Wednesday evening 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Head to Souris School, meet your child’s teacher and watch the students take part in a scavenger hunt. Some great prizes have been promised! Safety Reminders for Back to School School Bus Travel Research conducted by Transport Canada shows that school bus travel is one of the safest methods of transportation. It is 16 times safer than travelling in a family car per passenger/kilometre of travel. Although school buses have an excellent safety record, mishaps can happen. These mishaps can include instances where children are injured while riding on the bus. It is more common however, for injuries to be sustained once outside the bus, including being hit by their own school bus or other vehicles. Every driver must remember that when approaching a stopped school bus (on a non-divided road) that has its overhead red signal-lights flashing and side stop sign out, must stop before reaching the bus and must not proceed until the bus moves or the overhead red signal-lights have stopped flashing. Here are some safety tips to share with children to ensure safe travel. Getting to and on the school bus: 1. Arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before

the scheduled pick up time. Children should never run after the school bus to try to catch it. If you miss the bus, go back home or if you are at school, report to a teacher. 2. Stay on the sidewalk, well away from the roadway and stay back until the bus has come to a full stop and the door opens. 3. If your child needs to cross the street, teach them to look to the left, then to the right, and to the left once more before crossing the street. 4. Use the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus. Riding on the school bus: 5. Take a seat as quickly as possible, put belongings under the seat and stay seated. 6. Never stick anything out of the window, including arms or heads. 7. Save food for snack time at school or until you get home. 8. Wait until the school bus comes to a complete stop before getting off. After riding on the school bus: 9. When getting off the bus: take two large steps away from bus. If you must walk in front of the bus, walk ahead at least three metres (10 giant steps). 10. The driver must be able to see you and will give a signal when it is safe to cross. Cross in a single file. 11. If a child drops something near or under the school bus, they should never attempt to retrieve it without the driver’s per-

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mission. Travel by Car Parents and guardians must respect their child’s school safety measures for dropping off and picking up their children at school. Every effort must be made to avoid collision and injury by refraining to create hazardous situations of traffic congestion and unsafe driving practices within the school zone. Respect posted speed limits, and designated drop-off and pick-up areas. Travel by Bicycle To ride a bicycle to and from school, children must be mature enough (minimum 9 – 12 years old), and must have enough experience. The rider should be able to scan ahead and check behind without swerving. To ensure safe cycling, young cyclists must: Wear a properly-fitted helmet, and have clothes that are suited for cycling (e.g. their pants tucked in). Have their bikes fitted properly and in good working order. The bike should have a regular maintenance check-up and should have a bell. It is also a good idea to have a safety flag. Know and obey all traffic rules, signs and signals. They must signal turns and stops. Ride in a straight line in the same direction as traffic and stop at every stop sign. Be predictable to other road users by riding with the traffic usually on the right hand side of the roadway.

Never ride in the dark. If an older child must ride in the dark, make sure that reflective clothing and nightaccessories (e.g. reflectors and lights) are used. Walking to school Many children use roadways to make their way to and from school. Parents and guardians must review road safety rules with their children and the importance of not accepting rides or any invitations from strangers. It is best to walk with a buddy and keep focused on getting straight home. To keep safe on roads, children pedestrians must: Find a safe and direct route to school with the help of their parents. Hazards should be identified (train tracks, busy intersections, etc.) and a designated route with safety rules should be established. Stay on sidewalks whenever possible. If there is no sidewalk, use the left side of the road facing traffic. Cross streets only at crosswalks and learn to look to the left, the right and then left again before proceeding, even at intersections with pedestrian walk signs. Wait until traffic comes to a stop before crossing. Make sure drivers see you before you cross. Prevention is the key to safety. With education and awareness, all children should be able to get safely to school and home again. Take the time to share these valuable rules and tips with your children.

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After being idle for so long, the former Beresford Church, located between Souris and Brandon, or Beresford Church Studio as it is now called after its extensive renovations, will soon be a music hub for students and musicians alike. Musician and music producer, Jody Weger is putting the final touches on the studio and will be offering any type of string instrument lesson that students may be interested in taking beginning in late September. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK

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Souris RCMP Report submitted by Robin Blecker Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: August 3 • Two smashed side mirrors were discovered by a Souris resident. Remains unsolved. Meanwhile, somewhere in the RM of Grassland, a report of some loose cattle on the road came in. Seemingly, word got out that the cops were coming and the cows scattered! August 6 • Police responded to a noise complaint at the Campground. No further complaints. August 7 • Police located a reported missing person as he was headed home. On the same date a parent turned in a bag of white powder. This file is still under investigation. August 8 • Reports of a youth shooting a paintball gun in town. Youth was located. No charges. On the same day, a report of a lost wallet at the Dairy Bar. Wallet has not been turned in. August 10 • A report of an assault was made to Police but the complainant later declined to lay charges.

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August 14 • Souris RCMP responded to a domestic in Elgin. Charges have been laid. August 20 • A noise complaint at the Campground was received. Police responded and apologies were heard all-round. August 21 • Suspicious male was reported near Crescent Manor. Vague description of a young male. File remains unsolved. August 23 • A vehicle was rummaged through. A wallet and some change were stolen. Vehicle was unlocked at the time. A vehicle was stolen along with a set of keys from

Glenwood St. S. A set of work keys were stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Landsdowne. August 24 • A bike was found at the school. It had been spray painted. Friday FYI: Please: Lock your vehicles at all times. Thieves are everywhere, even in small town. They will look for the easiest target. They almost never break into a locked vehicle. The Town of Alexander falls within the Brandon RCMP catchment area. For criminal record checks and policing matters for residents of Alexander, please contact Brandon RCMP at 204-7267522. The Town of Hartney falls within the Deloraine RCMP catchment area. For criminal record checks and policing matters for residents of Hartney, please contact Deloraine RCMP at 204-747-2810. False alarms: 8 Speeding: 29 Traffic Other: 23 Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergent crime: 204-4832123 Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204-483-2854

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Changes come to Cancer Care Ride program by Darci Semeschuk Cancer may be the most frightening diagnosis people can receive from their doctor. From that moment on life changes. There will be the requisite rounds of treatment, often in Winnipeg and for some just planning trips to appointments is a challenge. Getting there is another thing. For many years individuals from the Souris area that are dealing with these life-changing diagnosis have had the option of calling the local Senior’s Organized Services (SOS) office to arrange rides for appointments and treatments. They would talk confidentially to coordi-

nators, Mary Ann Carlisle and Teenie Carlisle who would then hook them up with volunteer drivers to take them to Brandon to meet the shuttle for the long trip to Winnipeg. Those drivers would be there at the end of the day to take them back home. Often a bond would develop between drivers and patients. That’s all about to change since Cancer Care Manitoba has moved towards the Toronto model of direct booking. “This has been in the works for some time but we got the final word this week,” explained Mary Ann Carlisle, who has worked at the SOS office

for many years. “We’ve been informed that we can no longer take the registrations and people must call the direct line in Winnipeg to book their own trips.” According to Carlisle, Cancer Care patients registrations and rides are now being booked through the Winnipeg office through an automated system. Carlisle also said that whenever possible, the booking coordinator in Winnipeg will combine patients together for rides in order to streamline the system and save money. “We understand that they are trying to save money but what is go-

ing to happen to patient confidentiality,” asked Carlisle. “It’s difficult in a small town to put two people together when they may wish to have their privacy. It’s different in a city where people don’t know each other. Out here everyone knows everyone and they want confidentiality.” Up to this point there have been 60 offices taking ride registrations and sending those bookings into Winnipeg. Moving forward, that will be a service no longer required by Cancer Care Manitoba. “I sincerely hope this works,” stated Carlisle. “I can tell you right now that

not one of those 60 coordinators minded doing this job and if it doesn’t work, we’ll be happy to do it again.” For those individuals who can’t navigate the new system, Carlisle says they can still call the office for assistance. The ride can’t be booked through them but they can help the patient with the call. The same goes for patients that are in hospital. Carlisle says if they need to book a ride then they would have to ask a nurse or have someone else assist them. The main thing that worries the SOS coordinators is that fact that this program just

went into effect without any notice. “We were informed today (August 28) that this is the new normal,” stated Carlisle. “I am worried that our clients will become concerned when they call to book a ride and we have to tell them that they must call Winnipeg themselves. It could be quite daunting for some. I hope this change goes smoothly. If it works in Toronto, it should work here.” Cancer Care rides can be booked by calling 1-800-263-6750. Remember that three days notice is required when booking rides.

The new concert season presented by Southwest Showcase Inc. will be starting, as always, in the fall. Once again, ticket prices for six shows will be $90 for adults, $60 for students. Check out the list of performers. • October 2, 2017, will be an evening of great classic country music, when JACK JACKSON brings his “MARTY ROBIN’S STORY” to town. Through stories and songs Jack will walk us through the musical career of one of country music’s most loved entertainers. Jack is a talented entertainer who has been bringing classic and genuine country and gospel music to fans near and far. Jack’s warm, smooth vocal will melt your heart during a ballad. With 14 albums to his credit and 30 years experience in the music industry, Jack knows how to entertain and has been dubbed “Canada’s New Country Gentleman”. • November 19, 2017, we will present a return engagement of a very popular group, THE TRAVELLING MABLES. They are a

folk/country female trio full of spirit, spunk and laughter. They each can stand-alone vocally but collectively their sweet harmonies are a delight to audiences. Eva Levesque is a free spirit and her wit and charm has been entertaining folks for many years. Lana Floen has a sweet and pure voice that will captivate us. Suzanne Levesque also has a unique voice and her bass guitar playing is amazing. Keith Floen is the bandleader and keyboard player. He is the glue that holds this band together doing all the little jobs that no one sees, like sound, lights, driving the van, setting up, tearing down, producing CD’s and most importantly, getting the girls their coffee. It will be a show to remember. • December 5, 2017, will be MTC production of “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”, featuring perennial favourite ROD BEATTIE, in this holiday classic with a twist! Rod will shed his Walt Wingfield’s coveralls to inhabit all our favourite characters from Scrooge to Tiny Tim in this lively

adaptation to embrace the spirit of the Christmas season. • January 28, 2018, will start the new year, as we present LIZZY HOYT, an award-winning singer/ songwriter with the voice of an angel, who delivers music with soaring melodies rooted in Celtic and folk traditions. A talented multi-instrumentalist, playing fiddle, guitar, mandolin, Celtic Harp and throwing in some step dancing, she has been delighting audiences around the world. She loves to bring Canadian History to life with her music. • February 25, 2018, will again feature a return performer and local favourite, Harpist JANELLE NADEAU, who plays the Celtic and electric harp and proves that the harp is not only an accessible instrument but also a thrillingly versatile one. She has toured extensively with the acclaimed Celtic, medieval and classical music group Winter Harp. She works with Health Arts Society, which recognizes the healing power of music, performing concerts in care homes and hospitals.

• March 25, 2018, we will be highly entertained by local award winning artist, composer and producer, NATHAN NASBY. Nathan performed for us a couple of years ago but has grown as a singer/songwriter with lots of new original material, so felt a return engagement was warranted. In July of 2017, Nathan was involved with Via Rail’s 150 Celebrations as part of the entertainment package presented on board. He performed many of his original folk/ pop tunes as well as Canadiana celebrating various Canadian Artists, past and present. • • • Ticket sale date is Tuesday, September 5, at the Deloraine-Winchester Theatre from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Season ticket membership is $90 for adults and $60 for students for six shows. Drop by or order by phone 204747-2670. Tickets must be picked up at the Theatre that day or at the home of Linda Watson, 119 Lovett St., S (204-747-3575) by September 18. There will be NO pick up of season

tickets at the first concert! If you are unable to pick up, you may send a cheque with a stamped self-addressed envelope and tickets will be mailed to you. Send to Southwest

Showcase, c/o Linda Watson, Box 240, Deloraine, MB, R0M 0M0. We thank you for your continued support of music and arts in our community.

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Million-dollar grant will allow Crescent Avenue upgrades by Darci Semeschuk Government officials Brandon Souris MP Larry Maguire and Sprucewoods MLA Cliff Cullen made the

trip to Souris on Monday, August 25, to meet with Mayor Darryl Jackson to officially announce a grant of $1 million to the Munici-

pality of Souris Glenwood for the Crescent Avenue refurbishment project. The money is part of the Small Communities Fund and is

cost shared between the Provincial, Federal, and Municipal governments. According to Mayor Jackson the grant is a wel-

come infusion of cash for a project that is long overdue. “As you know we have been talking about this project for quite a few years,” explained Mayor Jackson. “We’ve been preparing for it by putting cash into a reserve fund for quite some time.” Estimated to cost about $1.5 million, taxpayers will be responsible for $500,000. But it won’t be a shock as Council has prepared for this day. Council had prepared a plan for replacing the more than a century old water and sewer pipes under Crescent Avenue but that is long out dated and a new plan must be made. “Since we first decided

that we must do something to replace the old pipes under the Crescent, new technology has come along that may allow us to just reline some of the existing pipes,” explained Mayor Jackson earlier this summer. “If that will work for us that will be good but it is something council has to sit down and discuss.” Mayor Jackson says he is aware that any work done on Crescent Avenue will create some problems for businesses and traffic. That is something they will address in their plan. Jackson anticipates construction won’t begin in Souris until the spring of 2018 and could take two summers to complete.

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Crescent Avenue refurbishment is on the table for the Council of Souris Glenwood. Government officials were in Souris on Friday, August 25, to officially announce a $1 million grant for the project. Pictured (LR): Souris Glenwood CAO Charlotte Parham, Brandon Souris MP Larry Maguire, Sprucewoods MLA Cliff Cullen, Souris Glenwood Mayor Darryl Jackson, and Souris Glenwood Councillor Bill Tanguay pose underneath the Crescent Avenue street sign. The estimated $1.5 million project which will see the replacement of century old water and sewer lines under Crescent Avenue is a three-way cost shared initiative between the Federal, Provincial, and Municipal governments. It is projected to begin in 2018.

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I had a number of prob- I admit to becoming very lems with this book. It was frustrated with it initially as HUNTit switches characters, time far too long and rambling Robert Arthur (Bob),and crimes repeatfor starters. The crime it- frames self wasJuly presented at the edly, often from paragraph 17, 1932 - October 5, 2015 beginning of sadness the story, that but our to family paragraph. It also refers It is with deep announces the passing Bob. He leaves to mourn andcommitted partner then isof recreated in chapbackhis to love crimes of over 25 years. left tonovel, mournwhich, are ters Plawucki more or less randomly in Also a previous Mysteries abound this Sylvia son Wade tossedchildren: in throughout the(Jocelyn) if youPlawucki, have notdaughter read it, as week. The two most no- Sylviaʼs Darren andyou their rest son of the story. (Dino) I found(Linda) I hadPlawucki not, leaves feeltable are Sue Grafton’s lat- Tara, children Ryan and Jamie. Granddaughter Kelly Capp est, “Y is for Yesterday”, these chapters completely ing rather lost. However, I and her family. Bob treated Sylviaʼs children as if they and ‘The Silenced’, by An- pointless and needlessly persevered and eventually were his own. left to mourn is ‘got Bobʼsinto’ onlythesister graphic, andAlso ultimately really story, ders de la Motte. Doreen (James) Logeot, sisters-in-law Irene (Bill) Hunt it just started skipping them. ultimately considering In ‘Y is for Yesterday’, and Mary (Bert) Hunt; Aunt Alice Ardagh and Uncle Completely apart from this one of the best mysteries Grafton gives us the latest George and Aunt Elva Hunt; and many nieces and central mystery is a sub- I have read all year. The instalment in the ‘alphabet’ nephews, and countless cousins, all of which Bob was wherein a vicious so- story begins with the disseries, featuring Kinsey soplot, proud. ciopath from a covery a dismembered Milhone. haven’t Bob was aIperson whoread kept the family(apparently connected no matter how far of away. previous story) once again body. The idenmany of Grafton’s books so Bob was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Kathleen Hunt, andefforts by histothree stalks Kinsey and his extify the remains and capcannot speak to how simibrothers, William (Bill), Albert (Bert) and Brian. tryingMunicipality) to kill the lot.andture killer take us on lar, otherwise, it is toSchool its wives, Boborattended Forbes (Glenwood onethe year in Hartney. In a Apart from theby fact this Forbes ratherSchool wild ride, involving 1953 to 1956 he busedconchildren to Hartney carthat when did not have predecessors. I will entireit storyline was those unbe- three the years aftermath of a terrorist enough students open, during he worked part fess, though, that enrolled I did notto keep lievable, there was point attack members time atthis Atkinson Electric, Equipment andnothe Hartney Poston Office. In theoffallthe enjoy book much. TheC.C.I.L. to it. there areCommission a Intelligence Unit, corrupt of 1956mystery he started to work theFinally, Manitoba Hydro as a timekeeper. central involves a with He spent fourteen years in Boissevain area clerk then moved to Winnipeg great manyas‘asides’ dealing politicians, contract1972 killsexual assault perpetrated working as a clerk. 1975 with Bob moved to Jenpeg as a ers, camp clerk. crime In 1979 he Kinsey’s neighbour escaped bosses, on a classmate by fourInhigh moved boys. to St.The James, Winnipeg as a caretaker and then to and Gillam 1985.more. After 35 and two homeless so inmuch If it school assault is Henry, years with Manitoba Hydro heindividuals retired in 1991. he takes under sounds multilayered, that’s filmed, but the film is stoBob loved all sports, and coached baseball while in Boissevain. When he was no len. When the individual his wing. Apart from the because it is. But it also longer able to watch the games in person or on television he continued to enjoy who took it is subsequently fact that they are involved becomes totally absorbing. listening to them on the radio.in the ultimate resolution Spoiler alert – I found myfound murdered, one of the He had a great love of horses, Belgians, and was of especially one of the mysteries self thrilled truly hoping that one boys turns state’s evidence,made when one of his geldings it to the Royal Fair in Toronto. – something which itself of the ‘bad guys’ would two are subsequently conFuneral service was held at the Hartney Centennial Centre with requires suspension of all survive and make good victed, andinthe goes interment thefourth Hartney Riverside Cemetery. credulity - the long sec- his escape. I won’t tell you missing. Ten years later, “To Sylvia my love forever. I came to the end. The sun has set for me. Why cry for a soul involving who, or whether he did, but when one of the incarcerset free. Miss me, but go on with life. tions Remember the love wethem shared.are Remember utterly pointless. Overall, I I was cheering for him, alated boys is released, his the good times we had together. On this journey I must go alone. Miss me but found the book boring and beit somewhat guiltily. The family receives a ransom let me go. Forever holding your hand. Love Bob.” Unless book was tremendously note, threatening release of disorganized. In memory of Bob, donations may be made to you the Polio a die-hard to start with, but Survivors Association to theare Hartney Rink Grafton Fund c/ofan, Townannoying of the film, which could or well I would Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0. suggest you pass I eventually enjoyed it so result in Hartney, re-incarceration. on this one. in care of thoroughly that I have orKowalchukʼs Souris, It’s at that pointFuneral that Kin-Home, In contrast to the above, dered de la Motte’s previarrangements. sey Milhone is hired and Expression of forsympathy be bymade Silenced’ Andersat ous trilogy because, if they the search begins both ‘Themay www.kowalchuks.net the film and the extortion- de la Motte, was very good. are anything like this book At least it was eventually. was, they will be good. ists.

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Manitoba Crop Report

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Compiled by Darci Semeschuk Harvest is well underway in the Souris area. Combines can be seen rolling through the fields and farmers are busy swathing their canola. Rain fell throughout the province but most areas received limited amounts. Rain is still needed in late season crops and on pastures. Winter cereal and pea harvest is complete in most areas. Harvest continues in spring cereals and canola. To date, winter wheat yields range from 50 to 80 bu/acre, fall rye 75 to 110 bu/acre, spring wheat 50 to 95 bu/ acre, barley 75 to 120 bu/ acre, oats 100 to 180 bu/ acre, field peas 50 to 90 bu/acre, and canola 40

to 60 bu/acre. Fall field work, including tillage and baling of straw, is ongoing. Haying is nearing completion and pastures are drying down. Southwest Region Most of the Southwest region received little to no rain during the last week, the exception was Brandon and the surrounding areas. Winter wheat and fall rye harvest is complete with average yields and good quality. Spring cereal harvest is under way. Approximately 20% of spring wheat has been harvested with 65 to 70 bu/ac yield and good quality. Harvest is 40% complete in barley with yields ranging from 80 to 90bu/ac with good quality

and test weight. 30% oats have been harvested with yields ranging from 100 to 110 bu/ac. Canola harvest is just starting, no yield reports to date. Swathing continues. There are some reports of spraying for bertha armyworm in the

Minnedosa and Sandy Lake areas. Flea beetles are emerging again but levels are very low. Sclerotinia and blackleg levels are low. Soybean crops are variable; regions that received good and timely moisture have a promising crop.

Majority of crop is at R6 stage. Soybean aphids are no longer a concern. Most peas have been harvested with yields ranging from 55 to 60bu/ acre. Flax is maturing with no major issues. Corn is at the grain filling stage. There are some

reports of black birds in corn. Second cut alfalfa harvest continues with yields average to above average. Green feed silage continues to be harvested with average to above average yields. Dugouts are approximately 60% full.

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by Darci Semeschuk One of the major focal points in the Town of Souris, Hillcrest Museum, has an extra $2,500 in its coffers after it received a grant from chemical giant, Monsanto through its program, Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities. Now in its 4th full year, Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities is a program aimed at strengthening rural communities by equipping local non-profit organizations with funds to carry out much-needed community work. The aim is for farmers to help improve the lives of many people living in rural com-

munities. The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company, has expanded the Canada’s Farmers program to provide a total of 66 grants, each valued at $2,500, to charitable and not-for-profit groups nominated by farmers. In the past three years, Canadian farmers have applied on behalf of agricultural societies, 4-H clubs, playgrounds, daycares and school projects, community sporting organizations, libraries and health/service groups. Local area farmer, Dustin Williams nominated Hillcrest Museum

for the $2,500 donation and the application was approved. Williams was on hand to present the donation to Hillcrest board members who were thrilled with the donation. “The money will be

used to help with the restoration of the front balcony at the Museum, which we anticipate will cost in the neighbourhood of $18,000,” explained Keven Bowie, a long time volunteer at the Museum.

“Thanks to generous donations, fundraising initiatives and a $7,000 grant from Culture & Heritage’s Designated Heritage Building Program, we hope the restoration work will start this fall and be

completed before winter.” Donations such as this help keep local museums and organizations thriving. Hillcrest Museum will hold an open house during Scarecrow Days, September 22 – 24.

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Hillcrest Museum is celebrating the receipt of a $2,500 donation from Monsanto. The donation is part of the Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities program, a program that requires a nomination from a local farmer. Dustin Williams nominated the Museum for the grant and it will be used towards restoring the front balcony. Pictured (L-R): Keven Bowie, Dustin Williams and Jackie Kirkup stand on the aging veranda at Hillcrest Museum. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

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Holiday on Monday, September 4, 2017 garbage pickup is moved ahead one day.

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WARNING to Souris-Glenwood Residents and Visitors alike: There is a local By-Law which states that it is an offence to jump off the Iron Bridge (vehicle trafﬁc bridge) or the Swinging Bridge (pedestrian trafﬁc bridge). Because the volume of water down the river in four of the last six years, the river bottom has changed, in some cases, dramatically. Jumping from these heights is Dangerous. Drowning is only one potential negative outcome of this kind of activity. You could be serious injured. Please refrain from jumping off these bridges. Thank you from the Council of the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood.

Alumni players,” commented Brent Stephanson, president of the Weyburn Red Wings. For any residents who want the chance to meet the Montreal Canadiens Alumni Team, they can check out the VIP tickets. This ticket allows interested participants the exclusive access into the VIP reception prior to the game. Inside the reception, fans will have an opportunity to meet the players, have photos taken and get autographs. VIP seats are located behind the Montreal Canadiens’ team bench, allowing fans the experience of getting up close with the players and coaches. These tickets are limited in number, so act quickly before they sell out. For the chance to come on out to see some NHL

greats in action and cheer on the local players, tickets will go on sale on Friday, September 1, for $20 plus taxes. Tickets will be available online or at the Red Wings box office. This allstar sporting spectacle will provide a chance for all Weyburn and area residents to see some of the best players in the Montreal Canadien’s history. The tickets will be a hot item and would make a great customer appreciation, staff appreciation or Christmas gift. For this exciting one-time experience, there are also two exclusive large rooms available for that “corporate box” feeling. They will accommodate that group of friends, staff or clients that want to create a great experience for. Interested groups

should contact the Red Wings Office if they are interested in one of these rooms. Residents are encouraged to watch for details on the full roster of players representing the Montreal Canadiens Alumni Team, which will be announced in the coming weeks. The Montreal Canadiens Alumni Team will be composed of some of the Habs’ most beloved players. To purchase tickets or to get more information, interested residents can contact the Weyburn Red Wings box office at 306-842-2212 or the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce at 306-8424738. Online tickets can be purchased at www.weyburnchamber.com, www. weyburntourism.com and www.weyburnredwings.ca.

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Birthday Neil! From your sisters