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LT’s Corner Store in Souris held their grand opening Friday, September 8. Funds raised at the event were donated to the Souris Health Auxiliary’s portable ultrasound fund. The ultrasound, which is the size of a desktop computer and is able to provide doctors with detailed internal imaging of a patient’s body, will cost in excess of $25,000. Loretta and Lon Turner, of LT’s Corner Store, raised $575 towards the project. Pictured is the owners, their family and staff members at the newly opened LT’s Corner Store. Back row (L-R): Lon Turner, Angie Janz, Megan Simon, Tyler Thompson, Paige Eissner, Hayden Remillard, Loretta Turner, Lynn Janz. Front row: Jenna Turner, Chelsea Turner, Katie Goldrich McFaul, Hayden Turner. Congratulations on your grand opening. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

RCMP caution public about wildlife on roadways after Spruce Woods crash submitted by Cpl MP Boychuk, Blue Hills RCMP At 8:13 a.m. Blue Hills RCMP were called to a single vehicle collision at Marsh Lake on #5 Highway approximately 25 kilometres south of Carberry. A southbound 2008 four door Black Dodge Caliber

car driven by a 26-year old Brandon female struck a deer then subsequently lost control and ended up in Marsh Lake. The vehicle slowly became submerged. The 26-year old female and the 70-year old Carberry male passenger were able to get out prior to the vehicle sub-

mersion and were uninjured. Fire and Ambulance along with Police attended. Deceased deer found at the location. Alcohol was not a factor. Police would like to remind the travelling public to be aware of wildlife on or near highways and roads.

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Souris District Arts Council has lined up another exciting year of entertainments with five performances scheduled for the months ahead. Mark Humphries and His Orchestra Friday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. Mark Humphries, originally from England, but more recently of Elkhorn, returns to Souris, this time with his orchestra of 18 musicians from southern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan. These top-notch musicians will provide a two-hour concert programme of swing music from the 1930’s to the 1980’s. Their ‘Big Band’ music of yesteryear will have hands a-clapping and feet a-tapping.

Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys Thursday, October 26, at 7:30 p.m. Gordie MacKeeman of Prince Edward Island exemplifies the term natural showman. An ace fiddler nicknamed “crazy legs”’ for his frenetic loose-limbed step-dancing, he just loves to perform. Combine that exuberance and onstage dynamism with the stellar musicianship of his multiinstrumentalist comrades, and you have an unstoppable roots music force. That potent combination has made the group highly sought-after performers on the international roots music circuit, thrilling audiences from Adelaide, Australia to Edinburgh, Scotland. Royal Manitoba The-

atre Centre’s Rural Touring Production ‘A Christmas Carol’ Thursday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. For over 45 years, MTC has taken live theatre to communities throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. This year, a holiday classic with a twist! 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. Embrace the spirit of the season with this heartwarming tale of redemption and hope. Bob Cates & Comedy in Motion Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. Experience the Amazingly Funny world of

Comedy in Motion with Canada’s favourite juggler, Bob Cates of Cambridge, Ontario. This memorable interactive comedy show includes advanced juggling, wild unicycling and balancing skills, Chinese YoYo and cigar box manipulation, illusion, slapstick, black light laser effects and an insane ‘Ed Sullivan style’ plate spinning finale that you will remember for a long long time. The Adam T. Elvis Show Thursday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.

Born to pay tribute to the King of Rock’n’Roll, award-winning tribute artist, Adam T. Elvis of Gimli, Manitoba, executes a dynamic portrayal of authenticity that makes him one of the most adored and sought agter tribute artists in the country. Mastering the sound, look, and mannerism with amazing accuracy of Elvis Presley, Adam delivers a fascinating, high-energy performance. Adam’s mesmerizing interpretation, exciting stage presence, authentic costumes, and exhilarating charisma ushers in

a outstanding performance filled with the music and memories of Elvis Presley. Souris District Arts Council is proud to be able to present this variety of high-quality Canadian entertainment in our own community. We continue to be grateful for the community support in volunteers and sponsorships, as well as the ongoing support of the Souris-Glenwood Council, which make events such as this possible. Please see the ad in this edition of the Souris Plaindealer regarding season tickets.

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September 6 • Souris RCMP was tasked to serve a protection order on a SourisGlenwood resident. The man was located in another jurisdiction, who agreed to serve the document. September 7 • A concerned adult

daughter called regarding a possible fraud perpetrated against her dad. The senior gave $800 to a man in a pickup truck who promised to reseal his roof. Turns out there have been several complaints of fraud against this company. This file remains open. Souris RCMP is warning the public to be cautious of making business arrangements with people who knock on their door. Never hesitate to contact Souris RCMP for advice in such situations BEFORE handing over money. September 9 • Police responded to a complaint of an assault in Souris, but the sister declined to lay charges. Friday FYI: Breaching conditions of the court resulted in several convictions against a Souris man. He received jail time followed by probation and was ordered to pay fines. False Alarms: 1 Speeding: 6 Other Traffic: 7 Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergent crime: 204-483-2123 Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204483-2854

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Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated and year costs respect ofofthe hereinafter described properties aretopaid theyear designated and in costs in respect the hereinafter described properties are paid in full the in full to the prior commencement to the commencementofof the the auction, the Municipality will on thewill 12th on day the of 12th day of Municipality Municipality prior to the auction, the Municipality October, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at Rural Municipality of Sifton, 293-2nd Avenue West, Oak October, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at Rural Municipality of Sifton, 293-2nd Avenue West, Oak Lake, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Lake, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number

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LOTS 17 AND 18 BLOCK 1 PLAN 73 BLTO EXC: L -$700 ALL MINES AND MINERALS VESTED IN THE CROWN (MANITOBA) BY THE REAL PROPERTY AND PLAN 73 BLTO EXC: L ACT IN18 SWBLOCK 1/4 20-7-231WPM - 17/18-1-73

LOTS 17 -$700 ALL MINES AND MINERALS IN THE LOTS 26 AND 27 BLOCK 10 VESTED PLAN 1969 BLTO IN 207600 L -$6,500 CROWN (MANITOBA) THERAILWAY REAL PROPERTY N 1/2 23-9-24 WPMBY - NORTH ST W B -$64,700 ACT IN SW 1/4 20-7-23 WPM - 17/18-1-73

of Arrears & for Which Property May be $1,679.49 Offered for Sale $1,679.49

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Sudoku puzzles are The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: formatted as a 9x9 grid, LOTS 26 AND 27 BLOCK 10 PLAN 1969 BLTO IN 207600 L -$6,500 $12,021.93 • The purchaser of the- property willRAILWAY be responsibleST for W any property taxes not yet due. N 1/2 23-9-24 WPM NORTH broken down into nine B -$64,700 • The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs. 3x3 boxes. To solve a The tax sale is subject to the following conditions with to eachprior property: • If the purchaser intends to bid terms by proxy,and a letter of authorization formrespect must be presented to sudoku, the numbers the start of the auction. • The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due. • The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties appear 1 through 9• The Municipality being sold.may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and must fill each row, costs. • The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the Rural Municipality of Sifton as follows: to bidprice by ifproxy, a letter ofOR authorization form must be presented prior to column and box. Each• If the purchaser i) intends The full purchase it is $10,000 or less; the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a nonthe start of theii)auction. number can appear• The MunicipalityIfrefundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must the properties makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning be paid within 20 days of the sale. only once in each row, being sold. • The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction. purchaser must, at timevacant of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque • The purchaser is responsible for the obtaining possession. column and box. You• The successful If theto property is non-residential property, purchaser pay GST to the Municipality or, if or bank •draft the Rural Municipality oftheSifton as must follows: can figure out the order a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration. i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR • The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles office, in which the numbers ii) If the purchase pricecosts. is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a nonincluding the registration refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must will appear by using the Dated this 23within day of August, 2017. 20 days of the sale. numberic clues already• The riskbeforpaid Managedthe by: property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction. provided in the boxes.• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant Mary Smith possession. Chief Administrative Officer purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if The more numbers you• If the property is non-residential property, the Rural Municipality of Sifton name, the easier it gets a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.Phone: (204) 855-2423 Fax: (204) the 855-2836 • The purchaser will be responsible for registering transfer of title in the land titles office, to solve the puzzle! including the registration costs. rd

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Chamber members concerned over Crescent Ave. upgrades

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by Darci Semeschuk Souris Glenwood Chamber of Commerce met in its regularly scheduled meeting on September 7 with nine members present. On the agenda was Scarecrow Days, executive member positions, meeting days and the Crescent Ave. rejuvenation project. Lon Turner presented his Scarecrow Days itinerary and the docket is full. He is pleased to see so many activities occurring on the weekend and he reported very good sponsorship from local businesses including Murphy’s Irish Pub, MNP, Century 21-Lesley Chudley, all of who are sponsoring the map. Turner, the new head of Scarecrow Days, is designing the map and brochure. He has arranged advertising in the Plaindealer, Border Connection and several radio stations. The weekend will begin on Friday and include a kick off barbecue by RBC. There will be a Royal Canadian Legion – Souris Branch meat draw and Murphy’s Irish Pub is holding a barn dance featuring music by Bethel Road. Saturday is full with the

Town Wide Yard Sales, Farmer’s Market, Crocus Obedience Kennel Club Flyball Dog Tournament, that will be on both Saturday and Sunday. There are horse drawn wagon rides, an open house at the Souris Early Learning Centre Daycare, an open house at Hillcrest Museum both days, and a free kid’s movie both days. Sunday will also be busy with the continuation of the COKC Flyball Dogs, another kid’s movie, Hillcrest Museum open house and a Flea Market at the Community Hall with proceeds to the portable ultrasound project. For sports enthusiasts, the Southwest AAA Cougars are holding their preseason tournament all weekend. The Chamber was pleased with the work done to organise such a fun-filled weekend. In Community Development Corporation (CDC) news, the new LED sign that will be placed at the junction of Highway 2 & 22 is finally a go. It will be a four foot by eight foot sign with space for 10 sponsors. It will be a “lease to own” project and

will cost $52,000. Chamber members feel that the intersection in question is unsafe and would like to see a new controlled stop in that location. There were also concerns that the speed limit going from 100 to 50 kilometres should be further back as it is a hazard near the landfill turn off. A letter will be drawn up and presented to Council so that they can speak to the Department of Highways with the Chamber’s concerns. Other CDC news is that the committee is working on a project to increase retail space within Souris. Members of the Chamber were concerned to hear that the Council for Souris Glenwood has proceeded with a meeting regarding the rejuvenation of Crescent Ave. and there was no spot at the table for the Chamber. Council and Souris Beautification Committee members met on September 7 to discuss the proposed plan and are reporting that there will be no sidewalk on the south side of Crescent Ave. Chamber members will contact Mayor Darryl Jackson and

insist on being included in any further consultations regarding Crescent Ave. Members felt that something that was such an integral part of the Souris busi-

ness community should have Chamber input. A meeting is being planned for affected businesses and each one will be invited to attend to share their vision

for the Crescent. That will be organized with the next week. The Chamber will meet again in its regular meeting September 21.

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The Liberals want to wipe out the family farm!? Page 4, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, September 15, 2017

Moodys Gartner musings, reprinted with permission from Moodys Gartner Tax Law

By Greg Gartner CA, MBA, LLB, QC , Director, Canadian Tax Law; Barrister and Solicitor at Moodys Gartner Tax Law I don’t write as many blogs as other members of my firm, however, today my concern rose enough to put fingers to keyboard. On the September 7, 2017, edition of the CBC Alberta @Noon show (the portion that you’ll be interested in starts at about 39:25 and ends at about 42:45), Liberal advisor Michael Wolfson, a University of Ottawa economist, admitted to some of the consequences that the private corporation tax proposals may have for family farms. By way of explanation, it was Mr. Wolfson’s 2015 paper – eventually published in the Canadian Tax Journal – that formed part of the Liberal’s 2015 election platform and is part of the basis for the Liberal’s controversial private corporation tax proposals. As recently as August 9, 2017, Finance Minister Bill Morneau tweeted an op-ed in the Globe and Mail composed by Mr. Wolfson entitled “The sky is falling on small business – or is it?” – accompanied by the laudatory statement: “Great insights by Michael Wolfson”. During the call in portion of Alberta@Noon, a listener [Nial] phoned in to comment [and my apologies for the paraphrasing]: “farmers work their whole life to pass down their land; kids work on the farm for little wages knowing they will receive that land eventually, and these changes will potentially increase tax on a disposition of land to children, the family farm will be “destroyed”. This will result in more large scale agri-farming (Big-Ag) at the cost of the family farm.” I could have not addressed the concern about the private corporation tax proposals and its im-

pact to family farms more eloquently myself. And to condense – putting words in Mr. Wolfson’s mouth – his short response to this key question was: “Who cares – it is likely a good thing”. He did admit “that this not an area I have delved into”. But ultimately, he stated the family farm is likely obsolete; that there are more effective ways to organize how Canadians grow our food. That family farms are “inefficient”. Speaking like a true economist, he implied that we as a country should only be looking at the lowest cost and greatest efficiencies for food production. Period. One can easily surmise that he envisions a much expanded role by communal organizations, pension funds and government agencies growing our nation’s food. I won’t stoop to debate with Mr. Wolfson but I will point out that the operating efficiencies of the average Prairie farmer or rancher are likely the best in the world factoring in our climate and input costs. Mr. Wolfson’s comments triggered the small part of me that is a conspiracy theorist. There is nothing in the proposed income tax changes that will affect the preferential taxation of communal organizations or public corpora-

tions and (non-taxable) pension funds. They will have a larger competitive tax advantage to family farms corporations (not to mention larger and cheaper sources of capital), and able to use this position to continually outbid ordinary farmers and ranchers for land, quota and other scarce and finite farming inputs. Talk about the government handing over the ammunition to these entities to put a bullet straight into the heart of the family farm. The above begs the question as to whether or not Mr. Wolfson is qualified to advise on agricultural policy. A review of Mr. Wolfson’s resume states that he is an economist and computer scientist. From his University of Ottawa bio: His [Mr. Wolfson’s] numerous articles have

even speak of the revisions to the taxation of deferred grain tickets proposed in the last Budget as well). These proposed income tax changes will negatively affect the after-tax returns for Canadian family farms (lessening their available cash flow and debt service abilities), and will exponentially increase the tax cost to pass a family farm corporation to the next generation (if you want to ensure a reasonable retirement for the parent and not just give it to the children). Renting farmland through a corporation – even to a sibling or relative – will be taxed at confiscatory rates of 70%+ if the passive asset / income proposals get

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passed into law as discussed in the consultation paper. The multi-generational farm will be dead in its present form, as the tax costs to sell to a child or other relative will be exponentially more than selling to an unrelated neighbor, a communal organization or a pension fund. It will take more than just mere tweaks to the private corporation tax proposals to not adversely affect the family farm. Especially when a key Liberal policy advisor – who does not appear qualified to advise on taxation policy that will have a draconian effect on agriculture and agriculture policy – appears to admit as such.

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addressed topics such as assessing the inter-generational equity of Canada’s pension and health care systems, the design of an appropriate system of health statistics, modeling disease determinants and treatments, income inequality and polarization trends, and income and income inequality as determinants of population health. Quick perusals of his scholarly works indicate that he has published nothing, nor is considered an expert on agri-food policy, taxation (other than statistical analysis) or succession planning. Yet this is an example of the “experts” the Finance Minister is not only listening to but congratulating in developing the most draconian changes to agricultural tax policy that have appeared in my 25 year career (let us not

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Students settle into routine after first week

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by Darci Semeschuk Students at all 13 schools in the Southwest Horizon School Division (SHSD) are getting back to normal after saying goodbye to another summer vacation. The students and teachers might have enjoyed a few months of bliss but for staff at the Division offices, it was business as usual. In a report released by SHSD secretary-treasurer, Kevin Zabowski, 2017 – 2018 is the first full year of a new strategic plan with three Priority Areas: Character, Culture and Ethical Citizenship; Literacy and Nu-

meracy as the Foundation; Engagement and Deep Learning. “It is our goal to continue to develop positive, respectful learning relationships in each of our inclusive learning communities through the implementation of a system that teaches self-discipline and responsibility,” Zabowski’s report stated. “All SHSD staff has and will continue to receive Restitution Training and it is our intent to provide these resources to families and community members as well.” Kindergarten students

Souris School students Cahlil Pabuayon (L) and Javier Dabu have settled into a routine after the hectic first week is behind them. Enrolment numbers in the Division are strong and it is business as usual for staff and students throughout Southwest Horizon School Division. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK

will be undergoing a few changes in the Division. According to Zabowski, SHSD is now offering full time kindergarten for the second term of the year (beginning February 5, 2018) in all Division schools as a result of the Pilot Project in five SHSD schools over the past three years. “Key findings from our pilot showed that full days every day offered more opportunities for children to develop pre-math, prereading, problem solving and social skills. Also noted were increased opportunities to practice everyday conversations and to provide modelling for speech and vocabulary,” he explained. “The purpose of full time kindergarten is to offer more time for kindergarten students in a play based, literacy and numeracy rich environment in order to enhance the development of social emotional, language and communication, physical, and academic skillsets in all of our youngest learners.” Student and parent feedback also led to increased Industrial Arts opportunities for all SHSD students. Electronics, Graphic Arts and Graphic Communica-

tions courses for middle and senior high students are now offered at Hartney and Melita Schools.

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transported to Hartney and Melita so that they too can access these programs. Continued on Page A7

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OBITUARY

Leslie Chudley Sales Associate

HUNT Cell: 204-761-0421 Robert Arthur (Bob), leslie.chudley W estman July 17,.com 1932 - October 5, 2015@century21.ca It is with deep sadness thatLISTING! our family announces the NEW

passing of Bob. He leaves to mourn his love and partner Sylvia Plawucki of over 25 years. Also left to mourn are Sylviaʼs children: son Wade (Jocelyn) Plawucki, daughter year’s camp with a number Tara, son Darren (Dino) (Linda) Plawucki and their of players still attending children Ryan and Jamie. Granddaughter Kelly Capp WHL and MJHL camps. and her family. Bob treated Sylviaʼs children as if they The Cougars will visit were his own. Also left to mourn is Bobʼs only sister Brandon on Saturday night Doreen (James) Logeot, sisters-in-law Irene (Bill) Hunt and then play host to a and Mary (Bert) Hunt; Aunt Alice Ardagh and Uncle 6 team rural tournament George and Aunt Elva Hunt; and many nieces and with Brandon, Interlake, nephews, and countless cousins, all of which Bob was Parkland, Norman and Yel- so proud. Bob was amaking personawho lowhead visitkept to the family connected no matter how far away. Souris - Great starter home or potential revenue property, Bob was predeceased by Souris for 11 games on the his parents, Robert and Kathleen Hunt, and by his three 3 bedrooms, updated 4 piece bathroom. Large living area, brothers, William (Bill), Albert (Bert) and Brian. September 22nd weekend, $110,000 main floor laundry room, carport 72x125 lot. in Hartney. Bob attended Forbes School (Glenwood Municipality) and one year In The southwest region 1953 to 1956 he bused children to View Hartney by car when Forbes School did not have more details and other properties at is blessed with a bumper enough students enrolled to keep it open,www.Lesliechudley.com during those three years he worked part crop in 2017 and the Coutime at Atkinson Electric, C.C.I.L. Equipment and the Hartney Post Office. In the fall gars are looking at atobumof 1956 he started work with the Manitoba Hydro Commission as a timekeeper. per crop of midget playersin Boissevain as area Advertise with to us!Winnipeg 1972 He spent fourteen years clerk then moved from the region. working as a clerk. In 1975 Bob moved to Jenpeg as a camp clerk. In 1979 he Call 204-483-2070 for more details. moved to St. James, Winnipeg as a caretaker and then to Gillam in 1985. After 35 years with Manitoba Hydro he retired in 1991. Bob loved all sports, and coached baseball while in Boissevain. When he was no longer able to watch the games in person or on television he continued to enjoy listening to them on the radio. He had a great love of horses, especially Belgians, and was thrilled when one of his geldings made it to the Royal Fair in Toronto. Funeral service was held at the Hartney Centennial Centre with interment in the Hartney Riverside Cemetery. “To Sylvia my love forever. I came to the end. The sun has set for me. Why cry for a soul set free. Miss me, but go on with life. Remember the love we shared. Remember the good times we had together. On this journey I must go alone. Miss me but let me go. Forever holding your hand. Love Bob.” In memory of Bob, donations may be made to the Polio Survivors Association or to the Hartney Rink Fund c/o Town of Hartney, Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0. Kowalchukʼs Funeral Home, Souris, in care of arrangements. Expression of sympathy may be made at www.kowalchuks.net

Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca -----------------------------------P R O V I N C E - W I D E CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email classifieds@mcna.com for details. -----------------------------------KDL Furnitureʼs ìLUCKY 13THî ANNIVERSARY SALE Extended until October 31! Limited stock available on select products. BEST SAVINGS OF THE YEAR from 10-60% off all store products. Enter our $1000 draw. No purchase required. A few of the HOT SPECIALS: $699 Beautyrest Queen 3î

Pillow-top set; Pillow-top King set $695; $459 5 piece 48î table set; Floor Model sofa and chairs sets $1195 (La-zboy Co.); $449 5 piece Youth bedroom suite (2 colors). Come in and see our friendly and experienced staff. You wonʼt be disappointed. Sale Hours: Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon. MOBILE HOMES 5 New 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Starting at $83,000. Altona Mobile Homes, 1-800-5824036, 1-204-324-6776 Email: amhl@mymts.net -----------------------------------CLEARANCE of in-stock SRI mobile homes. Only 3 homes

left on sales lot. One home in Rapid City move-in ready and priced to sell. Glendale Mobile Home Sales, 260 Glen Avenue, Brandon 204-7247907 STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDINGS… ìMADNESS SALE!î All Buildings, All Models. Youʼll think weʼve gone MAD DEALS. Call Now and get your DEAL. Pioneer Steel 18 0 0 - 6 6 8 - 5 4 2 2 www.pioneersteel.ca WANTED FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1 . 8 6 6 . 9 6 0 . 0 0 4 5 www.dollars4guns.com.

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Students settle into routine after first week Continued from Page A5 Student voice is a very strong influence in SHSD and has led to initiatives such as the Foods and Nutrition Courses, which were initiated in the fall of 2016 in each of the town schools. According to Zabowski, the Operations Department had a busy summer with their largest project being the preparation of two construction trailers for our new Industrial Arts pro grams. Stakeholders will also notice a new roof on Waskada School, new pavement and/ or sidewalks at Hartney and Souris Schools, a new back entrance at Wawanesa School, minor renovations in classrooms in Souris and Hartney, and fresh paint in most of the buildings. construction trailers for our new Industrial Arts programs. Stakeholders will also notice a new roof on Waskada School,

new pavement and/or sidewalks at Hartney and Souris Schools, a new back entrance at Wawanesa School, minor renovations in classrooms in Souris and Hartney, and fresh paint in most of the buildings. For the 2017/18 school year, Southwest Horizon School Division has 1,588 students, or 1,515 full time equivalent students (kindergarten students are counted as 50%.) They have an operating budget of $23,475,550. Budgeted salaries and benefits make up $18,438,200 of that with the transportation budget (including salaries and benefits) $2,081,700 and operations/maintenance budget (including salaries and benefits) $2,362,500. Total staff in the Division include 154 teachers (140.2 full time equivalent positions) and 145 support staff (133.1 FTE). There are seven new teachers and 15 new sup-

port staff members for the 2017/2018 year. Waskada has 73 students enrolled with 43 students on three bus routes; Pierson has 90 students enrolled with 57 students on three bus routes; Deloraine has 220 students enrolled with 84 students on five bus routes; Melita has 205 students enrolled with 74

students on five bus routes; Souris has 433 students enrolled with 162 students on eight bus routes; Wawanesa has 244 students enrolled with 129 students on seven bus routes; Hartney has 152 students enrolled with 73 students on four bus routes; Green Acres has 19 students enrolled; Maple Grove has 39 stu-

dents enrolled; Nature Valley has 23 students enrolled; Newdale has 49 students enrolled; Oakland has 12 students enrolled; Souris River has 29 students enrolled. Not included in these numbers are the International students. Hartney has one in Grade 11; Melita has one in Grade 9; Souris has two

in Grade 9; one in Grade 10 and three in Grade 11. SHSD bus town students who live greater than 1.6 km from the school as per provincial requirements. These are just a few of the current highlights in Southwest Horizon School Division. For more information please visit our website at www.shmb.ca.

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Souris Dental Centre Family Dentistry Appointments Available Monday - Friday

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We Grind High Moisture Corn and Dry Grain as well as Hay and Straw. Improved Grinders to Higher Production Approximate Production Rates: High Moisture Corn 2,200 bu per hr Dry Corn 2,500 bu per hr Wheat 2,000 bu per hr Barley 1,400 bu per hr

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You know you’re in a farming town when…..

It’s true; you know you’re in a farming town when you see a sprayer parked on the main business drag and nobody bats an eye. This is what you have when agriculture is a huge part of the success of your town. This is what it means to be a rural community. Without the family farm, many small towns will see a ripple effect, “How are you going to sell insurance if those people aren’t there? How are you going to have a bank if those people aren’t there? How are you going to have a grocery store?” Agriculture is indeed the life-blood of the prairies. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK

Manitoba Crop Report

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: Tuesday, Sept 26, 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: Dispose used oil, ﬁlters, antifreeze & containers at the Eco-Centre. Wed. & Fri. 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. • Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Sun. 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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

AVALON THEATRE

FRIDAY – SUNDAY SHOWTIME: 7:30 P.M. Phone 204-483-5215

Logan Lucky September 15 – 17

Rated: PG • 118 min • Comedy, Crime, Drama Stars: Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Daniel Craig Two brothers attempt to pull off a heist during a NASCAR race in North Carolina.

The Glass Castle September 22 – 24

Rated: PG 127 min Biography, Drama Stars: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts A girl comes of age in a dysfunctional family of nonconformist nomads with a mother who’s an artist and a father who stirs the children’s imagination as a distraction to their poverty.

2017 Property Taxes are Due October 31st -- Payment(s) may be made by: Cash/Cheque ..........In person, by mail, or placed in the drop box outside Civic Centre. Electronically..........By online banking.

Municipal Committees & Boards: The Municipality of Souris-Glenwood is accepting names of community members with a genuine interest to actively participate on municipal committees or boards and to contribute to the Municipality’s well being. Individuals wishing to volunteer/ participate on municipal committees or boards for a term are invited to complete a form to indicate their desired committee of interested & provide contact information. Please contact the Municipal ofﬁce for more information at 204-483-5200. Thank you.

Harvest continues across the province, with spring cereal harvest nearing completion in most areas. Harvest has started in soybeans, flax, and silage corn. Warm, dry conditions continue to quickly advance soybeans, corn, and sunflowers. Dry conditions continue across the province, dry dugouts have been reported. In the southwest region, normal to above normal temperatures were experienced last week with no frost reported to date. Most areas of the region did not receive any precipitation; a few locations had trace amounts. Field work has been limited due to dry topsoil conditions. Post-harvest herbicide application is on hold until rains stimulates weed growth. Spring cereal harvest is close to complete south of Highway 1, and 60 to 80% complete north of Highway 1. Yields are reported to be average to above average with good quality. Canola harvest is 40 to 50% complete

with good quality and yields ranging from 35 to 45 bu/acre. Swathing is approaching completion for late seeded canola fields, and some pre harvest applications continue for straight cut canola. Field peas harvest is complete with yields above the long-term average. Flax continues to dry down, and desiccation is beginning. Soybeans are in R6.5 to 7 with early maturing varieties approaching R8 or 95% brown seed pod. Sunflowers are in R7 to early R8 stage. Corn silage harvesting has begun with above average yields. Grain corn is at the R5 stage. Pastures are drying up and producers have started to move cattle to harvested fields. Second cut alfalfa has been completed with average yields. Some calves are being weaned and sold. Green feed silage continues to be harvested with average yields being reported. Dugouts are at approximately 50% of capacity.