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Souris Bigway supports Harvest Food Bank Souris Bigway completed another successful promotion collecting food items and cash from their generous customers for the Harvest Food Bank in Souris. This is the second year of the promotion and the generosity of the community is outstanding. This year Bigway customers purchased 46 - $5.00 and $10.00 remade food hampers to a value of $360.00, and $143.00 was donated in cash. Souris Bigway matched the donation dollar for dollar. Harvest Food Bank was delighted to receive a boost to their coffers of approximately $1.000. Great job Souris and area and Bigway! Pictured: Ramona Taylor (L) and Darryl Moreau present Harvest Food Bank volunteer Elisa Ariss with their very generous donation to the Food Bank. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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Lest We Forget We shall remember them Once again the flags have been placed at the Souris Glenwood Cemetery to honour the veterans who fought for our country. Please attend one of the services being held within the Town of Souris and pay your respects for the fallen heroes. Service times: Souris School – Friday, November 10, at 2:00 p.m. in the School Gym; Souris Personal Care Home - 3:00 p.m. (following School service); Municipality of Souris Glenwood – Saturday, November 11, at 10:40 a.m. in the Community Hall. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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RBC honours Landers for community leadership
by Darci Semeschuk Mandy Landers volunteered in her community long before she joined the ranks at the Souris RBC three years ago. It’s just something she does and she knows that to have a successful community, you need to work to make that happen. “I was happy to be nominated for this award, that people notice what you’re doing,” Landers explained. “I don’t do it for the award, but more for the fact that I enjoy working with people and I love my community.” Landers was nominated for the Regional President’s Leadership award by her former co-worker, Cameron Francis. In that nomination he stated, “Mandy’s been a huge supporter of the community of Souris ever since she moved here 15+ years ago and is a chairwoman
on many boards. Currently, she is involved in the Town Beautification Board, Theatre Board, Canada 150 Board, and the Citizens on Patrol Board. In the past she has been a part of the Parks Board, Handi-transit Board, Cemetery Board, and Economic Development Board. She also served four years on the Town Council as a Councillor,” Francis wrote. “As a younger advocate, Mandy has been integral in helping more tenured committee members to open their minds to new ways of growth. She is courageous and passionate and these qualities have helped her succeed in her push for the involvement of younger community members and continued community growth!” Those achievements are just a few of the
things that Mandy has done for Souris. The list is extensive but it doesn’t include her many hours of volunteerism with the Souris sports teams, including rugby and football. Linda Swaenepoel presented the award to Landers and she had this to say, “I have been involved with some of the same activities as Mandy and I have noticed that she does go above and beyond to get things done,” stated Swaenepoel. “I read today that the strips on the award have meaning. Red and orange represents passion for community. The yellow represents the hope our work strives to bring. All of this is in the shape of a flame that lights the way for others. I can only hope that others do a portion of the community work that Mandy does.”
Landers awarded RBC Regional Presidents Leadership Award Mandy Landers’ love for her community has earned her an award for community service. She received the award from RBC in early October. She is pictured here with the Regional President’s Leadership Award. The colours of the award have meaning - red and orange represents passion for community; yellow represents the hope our work strives to bring. All of this is in the shape of a flame that lights the way for others. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK
Westman Region ranks second In Manitoba Public Insurance vehicle-deer collisions by Brandi Pollock Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) announced the statistics for each region in Manitoba on vehicle-deer collisions. This year, Eastman holds their spot as the number one region for having the highest number of these collisions. “By releasing this data annually, our intention is to raise motorists’ awareness about the potential dangers of vehicle-wild-
life collisions, particularly during the fall season when deer are most active along roadways,” said Ward Keith, vice-president, Business Development & Communications and CAO, Manitoba Public Insurance. The Eastman region endured more than 1,600 vehicle-deer collisions this year, based on statistics from 2012-2016. These statistics for the Eastman
region includes the communities of Steinbach, Lac du Bonnet, Anola, Birds Hill Park area, and Falcon Lake. The Westman region sits in the number two spot, right on the heels of Eastman, for the highest amount of vehicle-deer crashes in Manitoba, with 1,455 yearly collisions. Every year, approximately 350 people are injured in wildlife-related collisions, and in the last 10 years, seven people in
Manitoba have been killed due to animals on the road. In total, about 11,000 Manitobans are involved in vehicle-wildlife collisions every year according to Manitoba Public Insurance data. To raise awareness about the wildlife hotspots on the road and just how many accidents occur from animals being on the road MPI releases data every year. Along with that MPI is teaming up with the Province and City of Win-
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nipeg to get high visibility signs at these hotspots. The province’s top 5 vehicle-deer collision regions are: 1) Eastman - 1,630 yearly collisions 2) Westman - 1,455 yearly collisions 3) Interlake - 1,115 yearly collisions 4) Pembina Valley 630 yearly collisions 5) City of Winnipeg 625 yearly collisions MPI’s Tips to Keep You Safe: • Slow down when you see wildlife crossing signs
and drive with extreme caution scanning the road ahead as well as shoulders and ditches. • Animals are normally more active at dawn, dusk and at night. • Be especially alert where brush and tall grass grow near the road. • Watch for the reflection of headlights in the eyes of a deer, or a dark silhouette. • Do not swerve if an animal does cross in front of your vehicle - brake firmly to reduce the impact between an animal and your vehicle.
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Blue Hills RCMP investigate break in RM of Cornwallis On 2017-August-15 at 12:31 p.m. Blue Hills RCMP were dispatched to a rural location 13 kilometres east of Brandon, just off of Provincial Road #340. The
by Mary Ann Carlisle The S.O.S. office is located in Victoria Park Lodge. We are open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 204-483-3106. Senior Resource Coordinators are Mary Ann Carlisle and Teenie Carlisle we are both always happy to get your calls and will do our best to get you the help you need as soon as we can, below you can read of some of the things we do. Upcoming Telehealth Seminars in Souris in the Multi-purpose room (just inside the doors of the PCH) is going to be held It is free and will hopefully help you to understand more of Dementia Basics! The second one will be on Thursday, November 16, same time same place. Please call us at the of-
property was accessed sometime over the morning between 09:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., the same day. Stolen goods included a lock box, passports, Social Insurance cards, personal documents, an
fice 204-483-3106 if you are interested or have any questions. Come and see if it will help you understand what Dementia/Alzheimers is all about and ways you can make things a bit easier for yourself, and those living with it! Fall is here and most of the leaves have already fallen and are blowing pretty colors all over town, so enjoy watching them blow around, walk through them, rake them up! Enjoy! We had a sweet surprise this morning October 31. The learning years children stopped by all dressed up in Halloween costumes. So cute. Cancer Care Rides Cancer Care Patients Registrations and Rides are now being booked through the Winnipeg offcie from now on please call 1-800-263-6750, and give them three days notice, when possible. But please do not hesitate to call us at 204-483-3106 if you need the Cancer Care number
iPad and various jewelery. Anyone with information on this matter or know of anyone attempting to sell any of the noted items are encouraged to contact Blue Hills RCMP - Brandon De-
again, or any other way we may be able to help you. Give us a call at 204483-3106 if want any help with housework or yard work - weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, you decide and we will do our best to get a worker for you as quickly as we can! If you would like to do house-cleaning and yard work we can always use more workers, too. 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 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 in town and out of town, too! S.O.S. 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 7 days a week. Call us for more details.
tachment at 204-726-7522. If you wish to remain Anonymous call: Manitoba Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or SUBMIT: a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestop-
It will give you and your famiilies 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. If you have need of a bath seat we have many here in our storage, with backs, without backs, ones with a slide side, call and ask us about them or come and see us if you need to borrow one. Plus canes and walkers, too. Some dates to remember: Please come and enjoy! Call the office if you have any questions. All are held at Victoria Park Lodge, brought to you by S.O.S, donations you give go to the performers to help cover their costs for gas mileage. Shamelss Folk. November 7 at 7:00 p.m. Dale and Brenda Lyons. November 10 at 1:30 p.m. Prairie Joe he and his group will be doing Country Gospel, November 16 at 7:00 p.m.
pers.com or TEXT: “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). If your information leads to an arrest or charge you may be eligible for a cash award of up to $2,000.
Country Christmas Music by Dale and Brenda Lyons, December 8 at 1:30 p.m. Congregate Meals are held at Crescent Manor 5 days a week, call 204483-3990 for more information, for $10 you get a great home cooked meal and a chance to visit with others. Fridays they have a brunch instead of supper, so check that out, too. 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! They also have takeout meals prepared, too! Call 204- 483-3990 to book yourself in for a fresh homecooked meal. Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. we have fun chair exercises at Crescent Manor, everyone is welcome from inside or outside of the building! If you live out of the building and want to joins (please do) come in through the library doors. Things to do at VPL
with S.O.S. Teenie Carlisle or Mary Ann. Everyone welcome whether you live at VPL or not, come and join in the fun here, too! Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. - fun exercises; Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. - Fun Bingo; Friday is games day at 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. When cleaning out your extras, if you find wool and/or some craft materials we would love to have them at the S.O.S. 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! That’s all for this week and remember we would love to hear from you so drop by for a visit, give us a call to be sure we are in and not out on a home or PCH or hospital visit. We hope to see or hear from you soon!
Maguire seconds legislation to fix Credit Union headache
OTTAWA - Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, threw his full weight and support behind Bill C-379, which if passed, would amend the Bank Act to allow the use of the words “bank”, “banker” and “banking” by Credit Unions that are provincially regulated. Maguire seconded the legislation and has been working with local Credit Unions to make the necessary changes. The legislation was introduced in response to an advisory issued June 30 by the federal Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, which is now taking a strict interpretation of the Bank Act. Based on this inter-
pretation, the federal government could lay criminal charges against any credit union that uses the term “bank,” “banker,” or “banking”. “The federal government’s recent action in telling Credit Unions to stop using the words their members use to describe the work they do is absurd,” said Maguire. “This is absolutely ludicrous and is another sign of how out of touch Liberals truly are. That’s why our Conservative team is fighting back.” Since the announcement by the federal bank regulator, which banned the words to describe the services they offer Canadians, hundreds of westman residents have signed
petitions demanding the Liberals take action. To date, the Liberals have not promised to fix the problem and Conservative MPs are now leading the charge. Before Parliament resumed in September, Maguire hosted a meeting with the various Credit Unions in Western Manitoba to discuss ways to lobby the government to make the necessary changes and apply more public pressure on the government. It was at that meeting Maguire and Robert Sopuck, the MP for Dauphin-Swan RiverNeepawa, spoke about how they will continue to speak out in Ottawa and to keep the issue front and centre in the media.
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Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for BrandonSouris, seconded Bill C-379, which would Credit Unions would allow the use of the words “bank”, “banker” and “banking”. This was in response to a blanket ban issued by the federal government which will result in Credit Unions paying considerably amount of money to update signs, stationary and other products. PHOTO/SUBMITTED In response to why Maguire is supporting Bill C-379 and westman Credit Unions in this fight so vigorously, he replied, “I will
always stand up for them. Thousands of westman residents are members and in some circumstances, the Credit Union is the only
financial institution left in the community”. In the weeks ahead Maguire will build up support for the legislation and will work across party lines to pitch its merits. He has pledged to continue to fix the “Credit Union calamity” as he has called the situation and to date, he is showing no sign of slowing down. He concluded by saying, “While others in Ottawa are spending their time on other matters, like ending up on the front cover of Rolling Stone and talking about their socks, our Conservative team is standing up for common sense. I know we can pass this legislation. Let’s get it done.”
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Team Manitoba wins bronze at WHL Cup
by Darci Semeschuk Three Southwest Cougars, Cory King, Tyson Kozak, and Landon Roberts, along with other outstanding Midget players throughout Manitoba made up Team Manitoba U16. The team competed in the WHL Cup in Calgary October 18 - 22. Game one saw the boys face off against Team BC. It was a tight game from start to the final buzzer with a 1 - 1 tie after one period; a 2 - 2
tie after two periods and 3 - 3 tie after three periods of play forcing a shoot out. Cory King scored the first goal of the shoot out to lead Team Manitoba to a 4 - 3 win over Team BC. Team Manitoba met Team Saskatchewan in game two and were down two goals before coming back to tie the game at 3 3. A late penalty on Team Manitoba allowed Saskatchewan take a 4 - 3 lead and the boys were unable
to come back and lost their second game by a score of 4 - 3. Team Manitoba met Team Alberta and despite a strong showing, were unable to make it count on the score board. They lost that game 4 - 3 and Cory King notched his second goal. A second loss to Team Albert sent Team Manitoba to the bronze medal game against Saskatchewan. Manitoba came out strong winning by a score of 4 - 2.
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by Grant Moffatt The Yellowhead Chiefs visited Southwest for the second meeting of the year on Friday night. The teams played a scoreless first period. The Chiefs opened the scoring on a two man advantage at 9:09 of the second period. Jake Poole blasted a shot past Riley Wallace on the left side to open the scoring. The Cougars evened the score with 6 minutes left in the period. Tyson Kozak hooked up with Landon Roberts to tie the score with the Cougars first shot on net in the period. Cory King scored a power play goal 3 minutes later to give the Cougars the lead when his point shot found the net. Dylan Fontaine set the shot up. The Chiefs tied the score early in the third. With
time winding down, the Chiefs banged in a loose puck with 37 seconds left for the win. The Chiefs outshot the Cougars 28 to 19 with Riley Wallace took the loss in net. Sunday afternoon, in Morden, the Pembina Valley Hawks hosted the Cougars in the first meeting of the season. The Cougars turned the puck over in the first minute and the Hawks swept in for the one goal lead. They scored 90 seconds later and made it 3 zip before the period ended. The second period was scoreless. The Cougars got on the board early in the third when Callum Fortin hooked up with Hunter Andrew and Landon Roberts to make it a 3-1 game. That was it for the scoring as Randy Cooke faced 26
shots while the Cougars had 25 on the Hawk net. The weekend saw the Cougars record fall to 3 wins 9 losses in the first 12 games of the 48 game schedule. The Cougars have a tough weekend coming up when two of the top teams in the league, the Eastman Selects and the Winnipeg Bruins, pay their first visit to the Cougar den on Saturday and Sunday.
Pictured (L-R): Cory King, Landon Roberts and Tyson Kozak suit up for Team Manitoba. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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handi-tranSit: To book your ride call 204-741-0202 Monday - Friday In-town trip: $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip • $50.00 Pre-paid pass (10 rides + 1 free) Group trips are also available upon request – advanced booking required
Donations to the Handi-Transit may be made through the Municipal Office BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for renovations, new construction, additions, fences, and accessory buildings. Contact the Municipal office for information - 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. Brandon Wheat Kings vs Kootney Ice Friday, November 3 & Saturday, November 4 Spacious 3 level split home, central location, 3 good bedrooms, large eat in kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, 2 separate living rooms for entertaining 7:30sized p.m. Westman Place
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Due to the holiday on Monday, November 13, 2017, garbage pickup is moved ahead one day • 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.
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SOURIS - CITIZENS ON PATROL PROGRAM (COPP): Volunteers with COPP are patrolling our community. Additional volunteers are needed. If you are interested in helping with COPP please call Linda Ryckman, Local Co-ordinator at 204-483-0134 or souriscopp@gmail.com. SOURIS - Welcome Home!! 5 bedroom home with extensive renovations. New kitchen with cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, large bright living area, fully finished basement, attached garage, fenced backyard, deck, storage shed and much more! $312,000
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2017 Property Taxes are PAST Due: Following October 31 penalties will be applied at a rate of 1.25% per month. Payment may be made via: Cash/Cheque.....In person, by mail, or placed in the drop box outside Civic Centre. Electronically..... By online baking.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CITIZENS: Administration and PUblic Works Department will be CLOSED on Monday, NOVEMBER 13, 2017. Garbage pickup is moved ahead one day.
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Local author promotes new novel Margaret Lawrence House, Neepawa, invited Manitoba author Rebekah Lee Jenkins to participate as their first writer in residence from October 25 to November 3, 2017. About the book: “The Night They Came For Til, they took me, too.” In the tenements of London England, 1904 is a dangerous time to be suffragettes on crusade. Shannon’s aunt Matilda “Til” Stone, gynecologist, suffragette, and all around tyrant, believes women should have the right to birth control and self-determination. After ten years spent at Til’s side, Shannon was trained as a midwife to be her right hand. After a brutal attack that was meant to destroy their work, Shannon is shipped
off to Canada to avoid the scandal around Til’s arrest. In Oakland, MB, the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was assigned to start a cottage hospital and once it was complete, they were not allowed to run it. Shannon landed in women’s rights battle that shook the community and threatened the new hospital. Busy working as a midwife Shannon helped the women of the community find their voice while she found her own. Faced with a choice to live a normal life as a wife and mother or go back to England and crusade with her aunt, this book explores her choices and how they affected an entire community. “The Night They Came for Til” is a historical fiction novel based on true events.
About the Author: Rebekah Lee Jenkins lives and works as a hairstylist in Souris, Manitoba. Thirteen years ago, while working as an administrative assistant at the Town of Souris, she assisted the History Book Committee compile and verify research. The novel “The Night They Came For Til” evolved from that research. She is currently working on the prequel to “The Night They Came For Til”. “Hope in Oakland” is expected to be released in spring of 2018. Contact info for Rebekah Lee Jenkins: Phone number 204-483-0787, email: bluehillbecky@gmail.com, instagram: rebekahleejenkins, Facebook: Rebekah Lee Jenkins. Author Website: rebekahleejenkins@wordpress.com Books are available at Cole’s and Lady of the Lake in Brandon, Timeless Treasures in Souris Dundee Designs in Alexander and Amazon.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
REGARDING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN - BY-LAW NO. 2017-03 FOR A NEW FIRE TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE HARTNEY AND CAMERON AREA The council of the Municipality of Grassland has scheduled a public hearing at 209 Airdrie Street, Hartney, Manitoba on the 30th day of November, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. to present the following local improvement plan: Purchase a new fire truck and equipment for the Hartney and Cameron area. A written objection may be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer, at 209 Airdrie Street, Hartney, Manitoba prior to the commencement of the hearing. At the hearing, Council will hear any potential taxpayer who wishes to make a presentation, ask questions or register an objection to the local improvement plan. All objections, written or verbal, must be filed prior to the adjournment of the hearing and must include the name, address and property description of the person filing the objection and the grounds of their objection. Copies of the local improvement plan are available at both the Minto and Hartney municipal offices located at 201 South Railway Street in Minto, MB, and at 209 Airdrie Street, Hartney, Manitoba. Dated at the Municipality of Grassland this 16th day of October, 2017, and issued pursuant to Section 318 of The Municipal Act. Brad Coe, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Grassland 204-858-2590
Temporary SuSpenSion of emergency deparTmenT ServiceS
SOURIS & AREA RESIDENTS Due to physician resource shortages,
Beginning Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 and continuing until further notice,
There will be NO Emergency Department Services at
Souris Health Centre On weekdays from Wednesday at 8:00 am until Thursdays at 8:00 am
Souris physicians will be providing regular Emergency Department Services from Thursdays at 8:00 am until Wednesdays at 8:00 am During the suspension of services, individuals requiring emergency department services are encouraged to call the Souris Health Centre at 204-483-2121 to determine the nearest open emergency department.
For any EMERGENT situations - call 911 The Prairie Mountain Health EMS (ambulance) service will continue to provide emergency response for the community of Souris and surrounding areas. All residents making 911 calls are transported to the nearest open emergency department.
Individuals requiring health advice are encouraged to call Health Links/Info Santé at 1-888-315-9257. Health Links / Info Santé provides 24 hour, 7 days a week, telephone information service by Registered Nurses with the knowledge to provide answers over the phone and guide you to the care you need. The public can visit the PMH website at www.prairiemountainhealth.ca (Public Alerts) to view current Suspension of Services notices.
The Avalon Theatre was the place to be on Thursday, October 26, as Gordie Mackeen and his Rhythm Boys treated the crowd to a great show. An appreciative audience saw onstage energy and exuberance with stellar musicianship as these multi-instrumentalist young men from Prince Edward Island treated them to an evening of fiddling, singing and dancing, east coast style. They really liked Souris and were amazed to see peacocks roaming the streets. They also remarked on a fine stage and very good acoustics at the Avalon Theatre. This performance was the second in our concert series. The Souris District Arts Council would like to thank the generous Woodfire Deli for providing a delicious meal for the performers. We would also like to acknowledge Jim and Isabelle Ludlum for their tireless support in making sure all Souris residents, regardless of mobility, are able to attend. The Municipality of Souris-Glenwood has generously provided the Handi-van for our concerts, and Jim and Isabelle do the transporting. As always, all our friends of the Arts supplied the yummy cookies at intermission. A great evening of entertainment to look back on. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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CARDS OF THANKS Edward Bertholet - With heartfelt thanks to our family and friends for so many acts of kindness during a very difficult time. A special thank you Dr. Cram and the wonderful staff of the Souris Health Obituaries Centre for their care and concern for all of our needs. Thank you to Father Michael for officiating at the service and the St. Jeanʼs CWA for the lovely lunch they provided. Thank you to all who came to Dadʼs funeral and our sincere thanks to Dexter of Kowalchukʼs Funeral Home for all his hard work and attention to detail. Sincerely, Cindy Reynolds & family and Gail Wright & family ----------------------------------I am so grateful for the many acts of kindness I have received. Thank you to Dr. Ziada, the nurses, ambulance drivers and all the staff at the Souris Hospital for their care and concern. The food, flowers and visits have helped us so much. I feel very blessed by the care I received both here and at Riverdale Centre in Rivers and that I live in this caring community. Elinor Birks
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the solution to dry quickly, leaving you with streaks. Some people like to polish windows with cornstarch and water. Dear Reena, Do you have any suggestions about how to stop myself from biting my nails? Esther Dear Esther, According to others who have struggled with nail biting, the most effective solution, other than wrapping each nail with tape is to polish nails with bitter nail polish. Buy yourself a fidget spinner or stress ball so that you keep your hands busy. Keep your nails trimmed short. Why Didn’t I Think of That? Purchase a perforated pizza pan and use it to bake
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Southwest Horizon School Division These minutes are being released as an unofficial record of the meeting and are subject to amendment/ ratification at the next regular board meeting of the School Board The regular meeting of the Southwest Horizon School Division was held on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in Souris. Trustees present: Sven Kreusch (vice-chair), Allan Downey, Michelle Edwards, Janice McDonald, Penny Oliver, Scott Perkin, Linda Phillips. Administration present: Carolyn Cory, Kevin Zabowski. Recording Secretary – Michelle Blades. Regrets: Cindy Card of Thanks
Cassils (chair), Chris Page. The Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. There was one addition to the agenda: Accessibility Training Edwards/Oliver: Be it resolved that we adopt the agenda, as amended Carried. Oliver/Edwards: Be it resolved that we approve the minutes from the regular board beeting of September 27, 2017, as circulated. Carried. Presentations/Delegations MNP Auditor, Matt Stie reviewed the 2016/17 year financial statements with the Board of Trustees. McDonald/Phillips: Be it resolved that the audited Financial Statements of Southwest Horizon School Division for the period July 2016 to June 2017 be received by the Board: A copy signed by the Chairperson and submitted to Manitoba Education. Carried. The Superintendent report to the Board included the following: Peer Support – Peer Support teams from Wawanesa, Hartney, Souris, Melita, Deloraine and Pierson met at the International Camp Koinonia on October 4 and 5. Peer Support members (high school age) receive ongoing skills training so that they can provide peer support and leadership for students in their school and beyond. Two years ago, we only had two schools involved so we are excited that the program is now available in six of our schools. Thank you to staff who make this a possibility for these students.
Satisfaction Surveys – Satisfaction Survey Reports for Pierson and Hartney will be published on the division and school websites respectfully, this week. I reviewed the survey results in detail with each administrator who then in turn met with staff as a part of the school planning process. Response to Intervention – Because of our work with Tom Hierck and our PLC focus, schools have taken unique approaches to provide specialized intervention time. The challenging question is “Can we let go of our structure to help those who need it?” If we believe that all students can succeed at high levels and that it is our duty to do whatever it takes, then we should be willing to remove roadblocks. Schools have blocked off time on a regular basis during which students can work with teachers in the areas they most need assistance or areas in which they require further challenge. Wawanesa School offers one class every other Tuesday during which all students in grades 7-12 work in a subject area and with a teacher as required. This time is called WOW, Work on Work and provides students with time to seek assistance, explore further, or simply catch up. Hartney School plans to offer WIN, Whatever I Need to Grades7/8 students who will have access to classroom teachers, resource staff and the administrator. Grades 9-12 students will have WIN time every second day 3 for one class. Waskada School offers
BOB, Build on Basics, for students in grades 1-6 every morning for 20 minutes with a focus on numeracy skills. Pierson School offers WIN time to students in grades 5/6, 7/8 and 9-12 at different times during the school cycle, but each group has access to staff on a consistent basis. Souris will provide common time across grades 1-6 for students to focus and practice numeracy skills in flexible groupings. Grades 7/8 will start WIN time at the end of November and plans are close to being in place for WIN time in grades 9-12. Melita and Deloraine Schools are using ZAP, Zeroes Aren’t Possible time. High School students who have an incomplete assignment in any class meet with Mr. Franklin (Deloraine) or Mrs. Benton/Mrs. Harmon (Melita) during a noon hour to receive assistance to complete the assignment in a timely manner. Staff are available to meet with students who need content specific assistance as well. Diane Soltess Middle Years Workshops – Diane Soltess formerly of Manitoba Education and before that, Numeracy Consultant with St. James SD, worked with all 5-8 teachers in late September and will return to work with the same staff in the spring. She left homework for staff as well. Is curriculum a checklist to complete before year’s end or a framework of big ideas that connect to each other over many years? Diane reminded staff that our curriculum is meant to be taught in a spiral, teachContinued on Page A11
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Southwest Horizon School Division Con’t Continued from Page A10 ing math strands in conjunction, as opposed to teaching them independently in units or chapters. Spiral planning allows for continual development. She asked staff to try one of these routines in their classrooms; Number of the Day, Math Riddles, Alike or Different, Number Lines, Guess My Rule, How Do You Know? Diane also stressed the importance of Productive Math talk and provided strategies to promote questions and discussion in math class. Diane worked with staff on the teaching of problem solving. It is important for students to monitor their thinking and reflect on the problemsolving process. Students must be exposed to multiple problem-solving strategies. Students need the opportunity to explore and develop problem solving strategies rather than simply trying to memorize procedures. The Secretary-Treasurer report to the Board included the following: Update – the current year budget summary was reviewed. Accounts Payable were reviewed. Edwards/Oliver: Be it resolved that we approve the following accounts for payment: Payroll: for the month of September: $826,591.64 September 29, 2017 Accounts Payable: 34034 – 34056 $173,318.08 Direct Deposit: 12847 – 12905 $30,679.58 October 6, 2017 Accounts Payable: 34057 – 34088 $57,414.59 Direct Deposit: 12906 – 13009 $256,570.28 Carried Policy and Procedures
Policy #2 Annual Board Planning Cycle Perkin/Downey: Be it resolved that we approve the update to Policy #2 – Annual Board Planning Cycle, as presented. Carried Policy #3 Indicators of Success This policy was given its annual review. No changes were deemed necessary. Correspondence MSBA – Region 1 Agenda Package Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship Program Partners in Ed. Conference – Waywayseecappo and PWSD – Nov 14-15 in Russell New Business Study Manitoba Financial Update: The Secretary-Treasurer reviewed the financial statement and the 2017/18 International Student Enrollment Forecast with Trustees. Hartney School – Visit to Dakota College, Bottineau Phillips/McDonald: Be it resolved that we approve the Hartney School request for five high school students and a staff member to attend the open house at Dakota College, Bottineau, North Dakota on October 19, 2017. Subject to the appropriate insurance and safety plans being in place. Carried MSBA Region 1 Meeting – Highlights and Concerns The upcoming Region 1 meeting includes a round table discussion and each board is asked to share highlights and concerns. Trustees developed the following list: Highlights • Industrial Arts Trailers and programming • Full-time kindergarten in second semester
• Peer Support • Expanding Programming in general • Video conferencing for colony schools Concerns • Provincial budget • Transportation costs • General lack of unknown government future planning/communications – taxation, amalgamations, etc.
Accessibility Training In accordance with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act and SHSD Administrative Procedures, information was shared regarding the Accessibility Training which shall be completed by Trustees and all SHSD employees. In Camera McDonald/Phillips: Be it resolved that the Board
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it resolved that we approve the staffing report, as presented. Carried. McDonald/Phillips: Be it resolved that we adjourn the meeting. The next regular board meeting will be held on October 25, 2017 at the call of the Chair in Wawanesa School. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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move into in-camera session. Carried. The Board moved into in-camera session at 7:24 p.m. Oliver/Edwards: Be it resolved that the Board move out of in-camera session. Carried. The Board moved out of in-camera session at 9:05 p.m. Phillips/McDonald: Be
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Souris Minor Ball held its annual Race Night on Friday, October 27, at the Souris Community Hall. This is the 5th year for the races. The Skating Club started the event and ran it for 3 years and Minor Ball has held it for 2 years. Participants were encouraged to don their best derby gear. This year the night brought in $5808.15. The money will be used to replace the unsafe fence and backstop on diamond #3. The project is already in the works. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
Souris and Area Food Bank is in it’s 11th year of helping those in need. They are open the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, and are located in the lower level of St. Paul’s United Church. This year is averaging 39 households each month who receive hampers. Items commonly used in hampers are cereal, canned meats, soups, canned fruit and vegetables, canned beans, canned tomatoes, tea, coffee, juice, rice, pastas and cake mixes. Drop off points for non-perishable items are St. Paul’s United Church, Bigway or the Post Office. If people wish to make a cash donation they can drop it off at the Town Office for a receipt. The Food Bank is also on Donor’s Choice. Thank you everyone who has contributed to the Food Bank through donations of non-perishable items, cash donations, or volunteering their time to help out. Pictured are volunteers Ed and Elissa Ariss and Theresa O’Brien. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER