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Souris School wins bench
By Darci Semeschuk This fall, Souris School was one of 166 schools across Manitoba that participated in the Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) Bag Up Manitoba program, keeping 1,194,583 plastic bags out of the landfills! Run through Souris School by Bev Sobry’s Make Change and Social Justice Fighters, this group collected well over 12,000 bags in 2017 alone. The four Make Change students, Paige Kozak, Gailia Grabowski, Fiona Trush and Lauren Nay had the honour of counting and sorting all the bags! This program educates Manitoba students about the reduction, reuse and recycling of plastic bags and also diverts plastic bags from our landfills. Continued on Page 2
Souris School’s Make Change and Social Justice Fighters collected over 12,000 plastic shopping bags during the Bag Up Manitoba campaign. They earned a Trex bench and bird feeder for their efforts. Pictured above is Bev Sobry with the Grade 5 – 8 Social Justice Fighters and the four Make Change students at Souris School. Seated on the bench were the lucky students who counted and sorted all the bags. (L-R): Paige Kozak, Gailia Grabowski, Fiona Trush and Lauren Nay. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK
Whitehead addresses community over ward boundaries
By Darci Semeschuk Approximately sixty residents of the Rural Municipality of Whitehead were on hand to hear what council for that municipality is planning to do with the Ward Boundaries. Earlier this year, the Government of Manitoba notified Whitehead council that they would be one of the municipalities that would be required to review their Ward Boundaries, before the 2018 general election, in order to account for population distribution shifts. The Municipal Act requires that Wards be to be comprised of an approximately equal number of residents. Currently, Whitehead has six councillors and one reeve, Heather Curle. Those six councillors represent six wards within the municipality. Allan Sutherland is councillor for Ward 1 and he represents 154 residents; Trevor Tuttosi is councillor for Ward 2 and he represents 80 residents; Bruce Locke is councillor for Ward 3 and he represents 60 residents; John Bokkel is councillor for Ward 4 and he represents 552 residents; Darryl Spears is councillor for Ward 5 and he represents 404 resi-
dents; Rod McKay is councillor for Ward 6 and he represents 68 residents.
The government wants us to look at those numbers and see if the will is there to change it. – Heather Curle, Reeve of the RM of Whitehead “The number of residents represented by each council member does vary quite a bit,” explained reeve Curle.
“We’ve had the same structure since 1883 and over the years, with the changes to farming and rural life, the populations have shifted. The government wants us to look at those numbers and see if the will is there to change it.” There were three options on the table to gauge the view of those in attendance. Option 1 was to move towards an “at large” system representing the 1320 Whitehead voters. Option 2 would be a two Ward system represented by two or three councillors per Ward. Option 3 would see a five Ward system represented by five councillors. The role of the reeve would remain the same. Participants at the Public hearing expressed their concerns over changing the boundaries to make sure all voters are represented but council members themselves stated that as councillors, they are elected to speak for all. Reeve Curle likes the idea of the “at large’ system so that everyone elects all councillors. She was supported by John Bokkel who also believes the ‘at large “ system would work best. Continued on Page 2
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Souris School recycles over 1M plastic bags
Council for the RM of Whitehead is looking at changes to the existing ward Boundaries that have been in place since 1883. The Manitoba Government has named Whitehead as one of the municipalities that’s required to review those boundaries in order to account for population distribution shifts. A Public Hearing to weigh the options for the municipality was held November 22. Pictured above, the council for Whitehead listens to taxpayers at that hearing (L-R): Bruce Locke, Darryl Spears, Rod McKay, Trevor Tuttosi, John Bokkel, Allan Sutherland and CAO assistant, CAO Cindy Izzard. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK
RM of Whitehead is looking at changes Continued from Front
Councillor Sutherland does not have any particular preference. “As councillors we are elected to put the best interest of the municipality and the residents first,” he said. “It doesn’t matter which way we go, we’ll still do the same job.” Councillor McKay agreed with Sutherland. Councillor Locke had a different outlook on the changes. “I don’t like the at large system,” he remarked. “I believe this system will not represent the agricultural community as any or all councillors could be elected from an urban setting. I think we need to have the voice of farmers represented at the table and if they go for the at large sys-
tem, that may not happen.” Councillors Tuttosi, Spears and Locke say that if changes are coming, they prefer to go with option 3, the five-ward system. Reeve Curle rounded out the hearing by saying that what will drive the final decision is phone calls and letters to council after the meeting. “We want to hear what the people want to see. That’s what will make the difference to council’s final vote.” Council has until April 27 to get a final plan in place. According to the Municipal Act, Bylaw changes must be implemented by April 27, 2018, at least 180 days before a general election.
Continued from Front After counting and shipping, the plastic bags are baled and shipped to Trex for recycling into composite decking material and other products. All participating schools received bird feeders created from recycled plastic and wood composite material. In addition, a total of 14 benches were awarded between urban and rural schools via random draw. Souris School was one of the schools selected to receive the bench. Representatives from MMSM were in Souris on November 27 to make the presentation. Since 2008, Manitoba schools have collected well over six million plastic bags! The Manitoba Schools encourage everyone to reduce his or her contribution to the landfill. As schools register for the challenge, they may decide to accept plastic bags from the public. Please contact the principal and take your bags to a local school. Plastic items accepted: Grocery bags, Retail bags, Newspaper sleeves, Produce bags, Bread bags, Ice bags, Bubble wrap, Case over wrap, Pellet bags, Salt bags, Dry cleaning bags, Resealable food bags, and Cereal bags.
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Police warn public regarding CRA fraud
Blue Hills RCMP is notifying the public of an increase in identity theft and fraud attempts by persons posing as the Canada Revenue Agency. These persons will call a victim’s phone, posing as collectors and state that the victim is facing jail time unless they pay. These persons will attempt to coerce the victim into believing that they are about to face financial ruin and will attempt to keep them on the phone. The suspects in this scam have been known to request payment in the form of iTunes cards with large monetary figures attached to them. Police are reminding that iTunes cards are not a way to pay for taxes in arrears. Police are reminding the public not to give any financial or identity information to anyone they do not know. If you have been a victim of identity theft or fraud, please report it to your nearest police service. Reports can be made at your local RCMP detachment. If you have not been subject to loss of money or identity information, please report these incidents to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888495-8501 between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday or online on their website at http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm
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By Robin Blecker Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: November 20 – Souris RCMP received a report of two larger dogs attacking a smaller dog at the Fairgrounds. No injuries, as far as the complainant could see. Complainant declined to lay charges, but opted to have the owner spoken to. November 22 – Theft of gas occurred in Souris-Glenwood from a holding tank. File is currently under investigation. On the same day, a report of a suspicious Alberta truck that had been sitting for weeks on 1st St. S. Truck was run on databases and did not come up as stolen. November 23 – Police assisted Corrections with a notification of a person being released from custody. False alarms: 1; Speeding: 11; Other Traffic: 4; and Friday FYI: After police investigation, two youths were interviewed and confessed to the recent rash of building spray painting. As the youth have acknowledged their wrongdoing and accepted responsibility, they are being placed in a youth diversionary program. Souris RCMP-GRC, Emergency: 9-1-1, Non-emergent crime: (204) 483-2123. Administration (Criminal Record Checks): (204)483-2854
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SOS presents Prairie Joe Victoria Park Lodge was filled with music on November 21 as Country Gospel music just poured out of these amazing young men. Called Prairie Joe, their musical talents and love of God and Family is a real treat. Those who came to listen were overjoyed. Senior’s Organized Services wants everyone to know that they will book Prairie Joe again! PHOTO/SENIOR’S ORGANIZED SERVICES
Fellowship Club News: bridge results By Margaret Greaves
Bridge results from the Fellowship Club for November 21 are as follows: First: Elinor Birks and Keith Davison; Second: Nancy Birks and Norval More; Third: Alva and Don Doherty. Floor Shuffle results from November 22 are as follows: First: Gail Amos and Gale Collinson; Second: Alex Hardy and Cathy Ewen; Third: Norval More
and Marie Elliot. “500” results for November 23 are as follows: First: Alex Hardy and Don Doherty; Second: Ted Dooley and Joan Dufily; Third: Marie Elliot and Judy Burkart. Four members travelled to Deloraine on November 23 for a Cribbage tournament. Remember the annual meeting is on December 15 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a potluck lunch. Please attend.
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Editorial
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“Christmas at the Museum” to take place By Darci Semeschuk Hillcrest Museum coordinator, Jackie Kirkup was thrilled with the attendance at the annual Hobbycraft November 18. This is the second year that the Museum board has coordinated the event after the Souris Skating Club gave it up. The crowds were steady all day at the Community Hall in Souris and Kirkup estimates the numbers as good. “We are very pleased with the turnout of the crowd,” she explained. “I’m estimating the crowd to be around 450. We had 45 vendors, with 58 tables sold. This was a great day!”
While the Museum board organized the sale, the lunch was arranged by Souris Minor Ball members and that Club was also pleased with the turn out for their luncheon. Hillcrest next big event is our Christmas at the Museum on Saturday, December 2. This is also a fundraiser for the Museum as they have several restoration projects in the works. “We have already started on the front balcony restoration which is estimated to cost around $20,000.” explained Kirkup. “Between the Halloween Tea, The Hobbycraft and Christmas at the Museum we are well on the way with our fundraising goal.”
SOS (Senior’s Organized Services) is located in Victoria Park Lodge 135 3rd St. South, Souris. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., phone 204-483-3106. Resource Coordinators Mary Ann Carlisle and Teenie Carlisle are happy to get your calls and will do our best to get you the help you need as soon as we can. Mary Ann Carlisle is in on Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays. Teenie is in the office on Monday and Wednesday.
Prairie Joe, what an awesome group of young men, entertained us with their Gospel Country Music. Oh they were so good and friendly and most of all sincere and truly strong in their beliefs of the Lord and family. So glad they had time to come and entertain us and we look forward to having them come back. So watch for upcoming dates later in the year 2018. Do you have any ideas of things we could do that would be fun and exciting to do? Maybe as computer class, already in the works, or painting for fun, let us know and we will do our best. When cleaning out your extras, if you find wool and/or some craft materials we would love to have them at the SOS office and we will be sure to get them to someone who can do some knitting for those that need it, or make crafts for some fun things to do! Cancer Care Patients Registrations and Rides are now being booked through the Winnipeg office from now on please call 1-800-263-6750, and give them three days notice, when possible, Our Office can no longer book rides. But please do not hesitate to call us at 204-483-3106 if you need the Cancer Care number again, or any other way we may be able to help you. We just cannot do the bookings any longer for the Cancer Care Rides as they have a new automative system set up to it all now. Please take note; we do need some drivers who don’t mind driving to Winnipeg for doctor appointments. Please come and see us if you would be able to help us out in this way. It’s never very often, but it usually pretty last minute we get the calls, so if you could come in and register with us, we’d be all set to call you as needed. Remember: We can also help you out with car rides if the Handi-Van is booked we have drivers to get you to and from your appointments or errands in town and out of town too! If you are younger and would like to do housecleaning and yard work we can always use more workers too. Remember we can also help you out with car
rides if the Handi-Van is booked we have drivers to get you to and from your appointments or errands. SOS also hooks up the Victoria Lifeline, which is a service that you can use by just pushing a button to get you help 24 hours a day seven days a week. Call us for more details. It will give you and your families reassurance that if they can’t be there all the time, that help is only a push of your button away! Peace of Mind for you and your loved ones. Congregate Meals are held at Crescent Manor five days a week, call 204-483-3990 for more information. For $10 you get a great home cooked meal and a chance to visit with others. Remember you do not have to live in Crescent Manor to come and enjoy these meals, just call to let them know to add another place setting and you are good to go! Things To Do at Victoria Park Lodge: Monday and Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Fun exercises Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Fun Bingo Thursdays at 10 00 a.m. we have fun chair exercises at Crescent Manor, everyone is welcome from inside the building or drop in from wherever you are and have some fun with us! Thursday – please note time change - 11:00 - 12:00 Lara Masson on the piano and a sing-a-long too. Friday 1:30 p.m. scrabble, cards, other games as well if you want to come and join us, you are most welcome, call us at the office for more information. Call the office for more details and please come and join in the fun, we would be happy to have anyone form out of the building to come join us too. Everyone Welcome whether you live at VPL or not, come and join in the fun here too! Come join in the fun! Coming soon! Friday, December 8, 1:30 Country Christmas Music by Dale and Brenda Lyons That’s all for this week so take care and we hope to hear from you soon! Give us a call at the office, or drop in for a visit, if you would like us to come and see you in the hospital or at your home, just let us know and we will come as soon as we can. We would love to hear from you!
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We have the Power To the Editor For the past 50-60 years, our society has gone from being largely self-sufficient to expecting the government to take care of our needs. This has slowly been put into place by government policies, media and the educational system. This does wnot need to continue as we have the power to change it. They won’t change due to a single voice but are afraid to not respond to many voices. I don’t know what the ratio is today, but in the early 1990’s when I was a school trustee, I learned that one letter written to the government was deemed to be the voice of 5000 people. Since so few people challenge them, it is probably much higher today. As I pointed out in my last letter, the provincial and federal governments have illegally ignored a ruling by the Supreme Court in 1950, that they have no right to transfer their powers to the other, as they have done with Income Tax. Two major areas that they used to circumvent this were education and health care. When they told my parents’ generation that the provincial and federal government would split the cost of this 50/50. The Federal government now funds these programs at 13% or less, which increased the taxation levels needed by the provinces to fund the programs. This change was never brought back to the people, it was decreed in the annual budget. In other words, they broke the contract with my parents’ generation and thus us. The contract entered into was called an Express or Implied Contract (An express contract, is an actual agreement of the parties, the terms which are openly uttered or declared at the time of making it, being stated in distinct and explicit language, either orally or in writing. - Black’s Law Dictionary 6th Edition.) While they have chosen to ignore or subvert the Supreme Court ruling, they will not be able to ignore the will of the people, if enough people step forth. All it will take is enough living men and women to write their local MLA and MP, asking why the government ignored the ruling that the provinces and federal government had no legal right to transfer their constitutionally designated powers to the other. (These are the people that we can have the most impact on.) While it will not make a large difference to my generation, it will certainly have a positive impact on our children and grandchildren’s lives. We need to return to the original understanding of the Native American’s and Chinese, of not making decisions that will have a negative impact 7 generations into the future. Thank you for your time. Without prejudice, Gordon McDowell
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Sports
Falcons season well under way
submitted The Westman Falcons is a full time female peewee hockey team that consists of players from Glenboro, Wawanesa, Souris, Carberry, and Ninga that play in the Rural Manitoba Female Hockey League. The peewee division has eight teams competing this year including Foxwarren, Elkhorn, Grand Plains, Neepawa, and two teams from Brandon, Antler River and the Falcons who are based out of Glenboro. The team has a full schedule with 14 league games, playoffs, four exhibition tournaments and end with the provincial championships in March. The Westman Falcons are off to a good start with a 3-1-1 record. The schedule and results can be found on the Rural Manitoba Female Hockey League Website. Their next Home action is on Friday December 1 at 7 p.m. in Glenboro versus Neepawa and then on “Hockey Day in Glenboro,” Saturday, December 9 at 2 p.m. versus the Brandon Jets.
Sabres wrap up season The Souris Sabre Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball team wrapped up their season last Wednesday at the league playoffs in Killarney. The ladies finished third in Zone 9 league play, setting up a battle with Boissevain in the semi-finals. Unfortunately, the girls couldn’t pull off the upset losing in two straight sets. The team saw tremendous improvement and growth on and off the court throughout the season and played some great entertaining volleyball! Pictured here is the Sabres Junior varsity volleyball team: Back row (L-R): Trever Penner (Coach), McKenna Page, Mackenna Matiowski, Erica Luptak, Rachel Svistovski (Coach.) Middle row (L-R): Catherine Punay, Alyssa VanDamme, Jade Landry-Svetec, Frankie Murphy, Maslyn Belair. Front row (L-R): Amee Butterfield, April Guintu, Yasmin Perez, Michelle Perez. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
Brandon Wheat Kings vs Regina Pats, Wednesday, December 6, 7:00 p.m. vs Medicine Hat Tigers, Friday, December 8, 7:30 p.m. vs Kelowna Rockets, Saturday, December 9, 7:30 p.m. Westman Place
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The Westman Falcons are well on their way to a stellar season. Playing out of Glenboro, the Pee Wee team will host Neepawa on December 1. Pictured back row (L-R): Brittany Vrooman coach, Ryan Rutherford coach, Anna Forbes, Shyanne Wilton, Lexie Shearer, Lauren Nay, Rene Gullet, Coach Corey Anderson, Manager Robert Gudnason. Front row (L_R): Leah Remillard, Mya Stam, Becca Bird, Natalie Eissner, Grace Glover, Adison Elder, Sophia Anderson, Marlie Rutherford, Sienna Gudnason. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
Cougars round out the month
By Grant Moffatt The Cougars ended November with a record of 9-101 for 19 points. The Cougars sit in eighth place after picking up six wins, a loss, and an overtime loss in November. The Cougars earned a 5 - 2 win over the Winnipeg Bruins on Saturday and then picked up their fourth road win in a row with a 4 - 1 win over the Interlake Lightning on Sunday. Jared McCorrister fired a puck high blocker on Matthew Merkel to open the scoring at 4:28 of the first with Tanner Lawrence and Matthew Ramsey in on the goal. The Bruins tied the game six minutes later. Rylan Gudnason then found the back of the net less than a minute later to regain the lead with Josh Wiens picking up an assist. The second was scoreless with both teams having chance but Riley Wallace was equal to the task and kept the Cougars in the lead. The third period saw the Cougars defense get in on the offence. Cody Shearer scored from the point from Tanner Lawrence and Tanner Clyne at 10:38. Tanner Lawrence scored less than 5 minutes later from the point from Cody Shearer for a two-goal lead. Josh Wiens then put the game out of reach with an empty net goal with McCorrister and Gudnason getting the puck up ice. The Bruins scored with less than a minute left with Landon Roberts and Callum Fortin in the sin bin to make it a 5 - 2 final.
Riley Wallace earned the win with 23 saves while the Cougars fired 35 at the Bruins net. Sunday afternoon the Cougars got off to a sluggish start falling behind at 7:24. Leighton Holstein then lit the lamp with a power play goal to tie the score from Tyson Kozak and Cory King midway through the frame. Josh Wiens hooked up with Tanner Clyne and Rylan Gudnason four minutes later. The teams played a scoreless second period. Callum Fortin scored an unassisted marker in the fifth minute of the third and then Landon Roberts put the game away with an empty net marker with Tyson Kozak picking up the assist, Randy Cooke turned aside 23 shots while the Cougars fired 40 shots at Riley Buhay. Jordan Chudley did not play on Sunday as he nurses an upper body injury. The Cougars return home this weekend to face Pembina Valley and the Winnipeg Thrashers this weekend as December arrives.
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Virden Native, Changing HowYou Get The Forecast
By Brandi Pollock Prairie Weather Services is a private weather forecasting company that strives to make a difference to their clients, and help them make the best-informed decision for operation or business planning decisions with accurate, high-quality weather products. “Our weather products can help clients in a wide variety of industries such as agriculture, construction, oilfield, commodity trade, transportation, media, and event planning.” Prairie Weather Services owner Riley Hole said, “Our goal is to help large and small business avoid losses, increase safety, and make more profitable decisions.” Hole, who hails from Virden, is excited about the new services that he can provide clients and wants to close the gap that he feels there is between the weatherman and individuals in society. “As a meteorologist, I felt like there was a disconnect between weather forecaster and client. “ Hole added, “Weather forecasts were becoming too generic, computer dominated, and not useful for their clients. I was tired of weather forecasts and information that carried no weight and no value to its clients who make their livelihood outdoors in the elements. I knew that I could create a useful and meaningful product that could really help a wide variety of industries make more informed decisions regarding weather issues. Such a service is available in other parts of the world and is used in much success, here in Canada it is a very new concept.” Hole is graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science in Geography with a specialization in Atmospheric Science. Following university, Hole was selected for a prestigious internship with the Meteorologist Operation Program. This world-class eight-month program, which is run by Environmental and Climate Change Canada, is designed to train operational meteorologists. After the training, Hole went on to spend two-years with Environment Canada as a forecaster, focusing on weather for Canadian Prairies and Arctic. “Prairie Weather Services can provide its clients with any information or product related to weather.” Hole continued, “No matter your request we can create a customizable product to ensure you obtain the most useful weather information for your business.” Prairie Weather Services focuses on site-specific weather forecasts, regional outlooks, meteorologist-on-demand services, weather monitoring, and weather station installation and maintenance programs. “The site-specific forecasts give our clients a great tool to make decisions about their farming operation, construction site, or outdoor event (example: section-township-range),” said Hole. “The forecast is for your exact location, not an area or the closest town. Weather can vary drastically even over small areas, we want to make sure that you do not miss anything. Regional outlooks look at larger areas (example: SW Manitoba) which allows construction and oilfield companies to plan work and work crews. They can create efficiencies; like where and when to work during weather events. They have a meteorologiston-demand service, which allows clients the ability to contact a meteorologist and obtain live, up-to-the minute information about approaching or on going weather. They are constantly monitoring the weather across the Prairies and can tell residents what they need to know when they need it.”
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Prairie Weather Services believes that they can help anyone no matter their activity. It doesn’t matter why you want the weather or what you need it for, Prairie Weather Services can help give you the most accurate information. “I believe that a better weather forecast can help everyone no matter their activity,” Hole added, “We can offer better weather information to anyone no matter their intention. If you would like a daily forecast for your family, we can help. If you require detailed wind forecasts for your farm site during spraying, we can help. Is your construction site sensitive
to rainfall? Maybe wind chills? We have a customized forecast for that too. Have an outdoor event such as a wedding? We can help make sure you get the most from everything you do outdoors. We can deliver our forecasts and products in a wide variety of fashions, from emails, text messages, to even personalized voice recordings, we want to make sure that you receive a weather forecast that has meaning and is useful in your day-to-day lives.” For more information on Hole and PWS, visit them on Facebook by sea rching Prairie Weather Services or e-mail them at prairieweatherservices@gmail.com.
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Souris District Arts Council presents “A Christmas Carol with a Twist”
submitted by Souris District Arts Council The Souris District Arts Council is pleased to have the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s Rural Touring Company join us to present “a holiday classic with a twist.” Adapted to a one-man play, this charming holiday classic will provide festive entertainment while melting frosty hearts. Rod Beattie sheds Walt Wingfield’s overalls to inhabit all our favourite characters - from Scrooge to Tiny Tim - in his lively adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Cold hearted and greedy, Ebenezer Scrooge is anything but jolly at Christmas time. Even his nephew, Fred and clerk, Cratchit get nothing but a “bah humbug” when spreading holiday cheer. But something shifts when the
ghost of his business partner, Marley visits to save him from his own bitter demise. Watch his epic transformation in this classic tale of compassion, hope, and redemption that will leave hearts glowing. Please join us for an evening of professional theatre to set up the holiday season. While this presentation is family entertainment, it is most suitable for children aged 10 and older. The performance will be presented on December 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Avalon Theatre. For ticket information, please see the coming events section in this issue of the Plaindealer.
As Royal Manitoba Theatre Company’s annual regional tour, A Christmas Carol travels to 24 communities across Manitoba and northern Ontario. This one-man adaptation of A Christmas Carol stars Rod Beattie who has been performing across Canada for over 25 years. He will be bringing A Christmas Carol to Souris’ Avalon Theatre on Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. PHOTO/FACEBOOK
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MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD Ph: 204-483-5200 • Fax 204-483-5203 MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & closed noon - 1 p.m.
NExT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: Tues,December 12, 2017 at 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 BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for renovations, new construction, additions, fences, and accessory buildings. Contact the Municipal office for information - 483-5200.
TRANSFER SITE: WINTER HOURS now in effect: Wednesday & Friday 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dispose your used oil,
filters, antifreeze and containers at the Eco-Centre at the Transfer Site
Make Every Drop Count: Mun. of Souris-Glenwood in partnership with MB Assoc. of Recovery Resource Corp. is pleased to announce the Used Oil & Antifreeze Recycling Program. Bring your used Oil & Antifreeze to the Eco-Centre at the Municipal Transfer Site to receive a Certificate for a Jug of New Oil or Antifreeze. For a limited time while quantities last. For more info. about this program, contact 204-483-5200.
GARBAGE & RECYCLE PICKUP: 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 Recycling Depot. • Please avoid putting household garbage in recycling.
Souris Valley Recreation Programs: Call: 204 483-5214 or Visit: facebook.com/sourisrecreation
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Justice League December 1-3
Rated: PG13 • 118 min • Action/Adventure/Fantasy
Stars: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.
wonder December 8-10 Rated: G • 114 min • Drama
Stars: Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson, Izabela Vidovic Based on the NY Times best seller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring & heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters 5th grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.
WARNING -- THIN ICE -- BEWARE PLEASE STAY OFF SOURIS RIVER AND PLUM CREEK!!