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Vol. 131 • No. 29 Friday, December 15, 2017
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Crescent conversations create great ideas
By Darci Semeschuk The Souris Glenwood chamber of Commerce and the Souris Glenwood Community Development Corporation banded together to host two public forums on the upcoming Crescent Avenue revitalization. The project will commence in early 2018 with the upgrades to the sewer and water lines followed by repaving. The Crescent “beautification” is something that the council for the RM of Souris Glenwood wants input on. “We just didn’t want to see this opportunity to be part of the next hundred years go by without hearing what the public has to say,” remarked Chamber president, Bonnie Radcliffe. “What do we want our Crescent to look like? That’s what these meeting were about.” The joint committee held their first meeting on December 10 with about fifteen people attending to share their ideas. The second meeting on December 11 saw about thirty residents attend. According to Chamber representative, Brenda McKinny, the ideas were good. ‘We just asked people to think big. Put down their dreams for the look of the Crescent,” she explained. “No idea is without merit. The bigger the better.” The committee had the attendees focus on three aspects of the project, safety, usability and the look of the Crescent. The attendees broke up into groups to record their ideas for each segment of the project following which they then voted for their favourite ideas. McKinny and her committee of Glen Kirby, Lon Turner, Scott Murray and Kathleen Legasse will compile the ideas into a document to present to council in the near future Continued on Page 2
Residents want to build on the beauty of Crescent Avenue Forty-five residents over two days attended public consultation meetings regarding the future of Crescent Avenue. Hosted by a joint committee for the Souris Glenwood Chamber of Commerce and the Souris Glenwood Community Development Corporation, the meetings were designed to collect ideas for the Crescent Avenue upgrades and present them to council so that a final design can be selected. Pictured here, a group of residents vote for their favourite ideas at the Monday planning session. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK
Elgin United Church Women group folds The Elgin United Church Women (UCW) has been in operations since 1962. Now, after fifty-five years the organizations has come to an end. The decision to fold the organization came in October 2017 because of the low membership numbers. Here is a brief history, as submitted by Diane Maguire, of the Elgin United Church Women who have contributed so much to the community over the past fifty-five years. Darci Semeschuk Elgin United Church Women (UCW) Compiled by Dianne Maguire and Margie Robbins This is a brief history of the Elgin UCW as is available from the books left at the church and from memory. The Minute books before 1992 have been sent to the United Church Archives in Winnipeg. In 1962, the Elgin Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) and the Elgin Auxiliary (WA) joined to form the Elgin UCW. The WMS studied and supported missions and the WA were the workers who did fundraising, were responsible for the manse, and did the work of the community. Sadly, our UCW disbanded in October 2017 due to small membership numbers. This is a brief listing of the activities of the social work. Since 1996 we catered and served at 30 wedding receptions, 33 bridal showers, 26 banquets, 14 sales, 63 funeral receptions, and sold Mum’s Pantry.
With the money raised we were able to support our different charitable organizations. In 1975 we adopted a Foster child through International Parent’s Plan and held monthly suppers for the shut-ins and those living alone to raise the necessary funds. Later we held Irish suppers open to the public. Our members took turns writing monthly letters and sending small gifts to our Foster Child and two residents at Pelican Lake Training centre. This continued after they moved when the centre closed. We organized and served community Christmas suppers from 1982 – 2014, several potluck suppers and pancake breakfasts, hosted spring and fall teas, and World Day of Prayers and held fowl suppers in the church basement while entertainment went on in the sanctuary for those waiting to be served. At one time members and their husbands went to the farm where the turkeys were purchased to dress the birds for supper. (In tuxedoes??) Records for our supply projects started in 1967. That year we shipped used clothing, baby layettes and blankets to a Korean orphanage through missionary, Beulah Bournes, to Brandon Mental Hospital and the Salvation Army. The bundles to Korea travelled to Vancouver or Toronto then by ship. This was done through the world Council of churches. Over the years good used clothing went to the Indian residential school in Brandon, Gods
Lake Narrows, Norway House, Sandy Lake, Ontario, North end Stella Mission and Oxford House. We continued sending parcels north until the late 1990s. We helped fund music for the junior and senior choirs, and supported the Sunday School with studying material, and graduation ceremonies. Clothing and personal items went to Elgin families in need, used eyeglasses were collected and sent to Operation Eye Sight until the Elgin and Area Lion’s Club was formed. Campbell Soup labels were collected and sent to a Texas orphanage and later to Souris and Hartney Schools. Used postage stamps were sent to Leprosy Mission and Canadian Bible Society. Sewing and school supplies were sent to Nicaragua with the member travelling there. We support the Samaritan house and Mary’s House in Brandon for many years with non-perishable food items and Christmas gifts as well as financially. Forty-nine quilts, pieced by one member, were quilted or tied by members at meetings and sent to Samaritan House. For several years we sent pails of homemade cookies to Rock Lake Camp. Operation shoeboxes were filled and sent through St. Pauls Church. Annually we supported Elgin United Church and the M&S fund along with several other charitable organizations such as PCTC see, Counselling Services and Children’s Aid. Continued on Page 2
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Page 2, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, December 15, 2017 The Elgin United Church Women have disbanded after fifty-five years of service to their community. Picture here are some of the members at a summer dinner meeting. Back row (L-R): Marlene Sparrow (Fairfax), Marg Tufts (Souris), Laura Empey (Boissevain), Donna Douglas (Souris), Linda Pierce (Brandon), Alice Sparrow (Souris), Betty Draper (Elgin), Pat Sparrow (Souris), Margie Robbins (Elgin), Shirley Spratt (Souris), Sandra Grove (Elgin), Sandra Racher (Souris). Middle row (L-R): Marilyn Woods (Elgin), Leona Perkin (Souris), Verbena Turnbull (Brandon), Kathy Vodden (Regent), Dianne Maguire (Souris). Front row (L-R): Carole Maguire (Brandon), Beth Efford (Souris), Bev Pavlek (Souris), Doreen More (Regent). PHOTO/SUBMITTED
ECW had a dedicated group
We had a dedicated community friendship secretary who started in 1984. Over 30 years she has said numerous cards to community members and UCW members for sickness, sympathy, and birthdays. Christmas and Easter cards were sent to former members. In the case of a death she would visit a family member with flowers or make a donation to the church memorial fund. UCW pins, twenty in total were presented to members who left the Elgin community with thanks and good luck. Starting in June in the 1990s, we invited members who had left the community to an annual dinner meting and visit in a nearby restaurant. We would close our meetings by repeating the Mizpah Benediction – “May the Lord watch between me and Thee while we are absent from one another,” followed by many interesting and informative guests speakers. A social time was spent over lunch.
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Chamber, CDC wants ideas for the Crescent taken seriously
Continued from Front It is the sincere wish of the Chamber, the CDC and the residents that council takes these ideas seriously in consideration of the future look of the Crescent. The committee was unable to discuss the cost of the project or whether there would be any funds available for the aesthetics. Currently there is $1.5 million available for the Crescent upgrades. The necessary portion of sewer and water lines followed by pavement and sidewalks is projected to cost $1.1 million with the balance to be saved for cost overruns. If the aesthetics portion of the project has no funding available then groups would be encouraged to fundraise for those costs. Towards the end of the evening, the ideas evolved and despite an eclectic group of residents sharing ideas, a common theme emerged. People feel strongly about their Crescent Avenue. It’s a major focal point of the community and they do not want to see it turned into a parking lot. The general theme was that people want to build on the beauty that already exists. Many in the group wanted to see a one-way street heading east with an expanded sidewalk with benches, a confirmed bike lane, an extra gazebo and walkout areas overlooking “the bowl” in Victoria Park. They also want to see some of the derelict buildings removed and made into a park-like setting with the dream of a peacock fountain gracing the spot. The ideas presented focused on signage to improve cross-
walks and accessible sidewalk areas for tourists and pedestrians. New, hardier varieties of trees were important and several groups mentioned blossoming trees. Residents want to see a safe fence-type structure with cut steel panels featuring a swinging bridge and peacock instead of railing to be a focal point of the area. “We want to keep Souris going in the general area of what people love about this town,” stated one resident. “That is our bridge and our peacocks.” One table of residents did not believe the one-way street would be advantageous. Another idea that hit the cutting floor was to have peacock coloured concrete sections of the sidewalk. “There are so many good ideas that have come out of these two meeting that I’m confident council will consider,” stated McKinny. “While it would have been good to have more than forty people attend over two days, we know people are busy. It also would have been good to have some younger people here but you get what you get.” Jackie Kirkup who came to share her vision for Souris echoed that sentiment. “It would have been good to see more of my generation here tonight,” she stated. “However, this is a good representation of the community and I’m happy to be able to share ideas and hear what other people have to say.” Kirkup also thanked the committee for presenting the opportunity for the community to share their vision. The ball will now be in council’s court come 2018.
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RM of Pipestone Supports Local Entrepreneurs Submitted by Tanis Chalmers, EDO, RM of Pipestone The Rural Municipality (RM) of Pipestone recently awarded The Dennis County Café 2017 with $6,470.00 with the RM of Pipestone Business Real Property Grant. In August 2017, Braeden and Amanda Gray purchased the existing restaurant in Reston, MB. They now continue to operate the restaurant as The Dennis County Café 2017. Offering home cooked meals, baking, take-out and even catering to small events. They see plenty of potential for business in the RM of Pipestone as they offer a unique service to the region. “We have a supportive community, we love knowing and get-
ting to know our customers.” stated Amanda Gray. In the fall of 2017, the RM of Pipestone Community Development Corporation (CDC) was pleased to award The Dennis County Café 2017 with $6,470.00 under the RM of Pipestone Business Real Property Grant. The grant is in place to foster business growth and sustainability within the RM of Pipestone. Many other communities and municipalities have inquired the RM of Pipestone CDC about their program and how they could make it work in their regions. The grant is based on the assessed value of a commercial building when constructed or purchased in the RM of Pipestone.
The Dennis County Café 2017 has already expanded their services by opening a space for more tables. This enables them to offer a private dining room. “We are grateful for having this opportunity, we are very appreciative of the business everyone has given us, so we will do what it takes to keep our business suiting everyone!” indicated Gray. The Gray family continues to offer great food and atmosphere to the region. The RM of Pipestone is proud to support them and other businesses that reside within the RM of Pipestone. For more information about the RM of Pipestone Business Real Property Grant please contact Manager of Economic Development, Tanis Chalmers 204-877-3327.
velopment, RM of Pipestone. There will be learning sessions from industry experts throughout the day. These sessions will provide innovative ideas and tools to succeed in the competitive business environment. Another unique feature of this event is the Pitch Session. This is open to start-up entrepreneurs and existing ones looking to expand. They will not only get feedback from their expert panel of judges, they will also get a chance to win cash prizes. The first annual South West Business and Entrepreneurship Expo is scheduled for February 7, 2018 at the Tundra Oil and Gas Place, Virden, MB. Sponsorships are a key element to the success of this event. “We are fortunate to have a very supportive business resource sector and so far have
been successful in arranging funds from various sources, such as financial intuitions and government agencies.” identified Chalmers. The committee will continue to pursue sponsorships for the event including tradeshow booths in the next coming weeks. “We would like to encourage business to business interactions as well as business resources that are available.” stated Chalmers. Anyone interested in the expo as an exhibitor or sponsor is asked to notify the committee at their earliest convenience. If you have any questions about the event please contact Peggy Foy, Virden Skills Training Inc. 204-748-6083 or find us on Facebook at Southwest Business & Entrepreneur Expo. All updated information about the event and sponsors will be posted here as it becomes available.
found attempting to remove her child from the vehicle. The driver refused treatment from EMS. The child was seen in hospital and the appropriate authorities were contacted. The female has been charged with several driving related charges including Impaired Operation Over 80%MG under the Criminal Code of Canada. December 4 – A concerned citizen called regarding a vehicle that had sat for a few days near her business. Vehicle was owned by a Town of Souris citizen. December 4 – Police were called back to the home of the first breach of peace, from earlier in the week. Insufficient evidence to support Criminal Harassment, however the complainant was given information on how to obtain a peace bond/protection order and encourage to seek one. December 9 – Police were called to assist a U.S. citi-
zen with a dead battery on roadside. Boosting the reputation of Canadians as friendly neighbours, a boost was given and police stayed with motorist to ensure the car remained running. Friday FYI: Dear Drunk Driver, Are you looking for the local bar? We have several bars that could stand between you and your next drink. Oh! Not THOSE kind of bars? Don’t drink and drive this Christmas season! False alarms: 2 Speeding: 11 Other Traffic: 13 Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1. Non-emergent crime: (204) 4832123. Administration (Criminal Record Checks): (204) 483-2854
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Submitted by Tanis Chalmers, EDO, RM of Pipestone The communities of RM of Souris-Glenwood, RM of Pipestone, Town of Virden, RM of Wallace-Woodworth, Town of Melita, Municipality of Grassland, RM of Sifton, RM of Deloraine-Winchester, and Virden Skills Training Inc., have come together to organize and facilitate the SW Business & Entrepreneurship Expo. The goal of this expo is to attract and support new and lts read a community or daily newspaper existing entrepreneurs in the region. An exhibition area k. will beof available to registrants. “The expo is geared to ers over the course a week showcase services available for entrepreneurs wspapers (week, month numerous or longer ago) newspaper inin past week different stages of their business life cycle.” stated Vividata 2016 Q2 Readership and Product Database chairperson, Tanis Chalmers, Manager of Economic De-
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Legion Ladies Auxiliary news
submitted Our last meeting was November 20 with 20 members present. We welcomed two new members. The slate of officers was brought in, the list is as follows: President - Pearl Marshall; 1st Vice-president - Carolyn Cox; 2nd Vice-president - Elsie Kurtenbach; Treasurer - Rae McBurney; Sargeant-at-Arms - Marnie Heath; Membership - Leona Bradshaw; Entertainment - Lynda Luptak: Sick & Visiting - Diane Murdock; Social - Marnie Heath; Publicity - Marie Peaslee; Life Membership - Val Ander-
son; Funeral - Doris Dron, Amelia Morden, Carolyn Cox; Kitchen - Ferne Rae, Leona Bradshaw, Marnie Heath; Bursary - Gerry Hansen, Val Anderson, Joanne Goodwill. Our next meeting is December 18 and it will be our Christmas Party. The branch will be preparing and serving our supper. Happy Hour will be 5:30 p.m. followed byIn Ready! supper andhome, then our meeting. We will have agarage $5 with breezeway, Move 2 bedroom perfect starter, appliances included, central also air, detached single storage shed. $147,900 gift exchange for anyone who wishes to participate. We Spacious 3 level split home, central location, 3 good sized bedrooms, large eat in kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, 2 separate living will have installation of officers in January. Hope to see everyone out.w
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Editorial
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Not-So-Happy Holidays: Managing Holiday Stress and the Holiday Blues
by Prairie Mountain Health In the film, Meet Me in St. Louis, Garland sang the line “Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light. From now on, our troubles will be out of sight.” Unfortunately, many people struggle with heavy hearts and numerous stressors over the holidays. The term “holiday stress” reflects increased symptoms of anxiety, impatience, fatigue, and depressed mood that many people experience over the holiday season. A number of factors tend to contribute to holiday stress, including financial concerns, tight schedules and heavy demands, loss of loved ones, isolation, and unrealistic expectations. And when stress is at its peak, it can be very hard to stop and regroup. Stress cannot always be prevented; however, the following tips can be helpful to manage stressors during the holiday season. • Be aware of your feelings. If someone close to you has recently died or if you are away from loved ones, realize that it is normal to feel sadness and grief. It is also important to express your feelings. Do not try to “force yourself” to be happy just because it is the holiday season. • Have realistic expectations. Too many people expect that the holidays need to be “perfect.” There is no such thing as perfection and having those expectations will only add to the stress of the season. An asymmetrical tree or an over-cooked turkey will not ruin your holiday; rather, it will create a family memory. Perennial movie favourites, such as A Christmas Story or A Charlie Brown Christmas are reminders of the endearing qualities of these imperfections. • Stay within your budget. Before you shop for gifts and food, decide how much money you can afford to spend. Then stick to your budget. Do not try to buy happiness with a mountain of gifts. Some alternatives include: giving homemade gifts and starting a family gift exchange. If your children’s wish list exceeds your budget, have a talk with them about reasonable expectations and remind them that the holidays are not about expensive gifts. • Manage your time and set boundaries. Saying yes when you should say no can leave you feeling resentful and overwhelmed. Friends and colleagues will understand if you cannot participate in every project or activity. Set priorities and let go of impossible goals. Do not spend all of your time planning activities for your family. You might end up feeling drained and unappreciated. Take the time you need to finish tasks that are important to you. Do not try to complete everything at once and ask others to help you complete chores. • Keep healthy and take time for yourself. All too often, when people feel stressedout and overwhelmed, they forget about their self-care. Also, the holiday season is ripe with opportunities to overindulge. Make sure that you are eating regularly and healthily, that you are getting a decent night’s sleep and that you are getting enough physical activity into your day. This can be difficult when the weather turns cold. Finally, pace yourself. Give yourself opportunities to rest and replenish. By slowing down, you will have more energy to accomplish your goals. • Do something for others. By volunteering or assisting others, we can get out of our experience for a while. Helping out at a food bank, or a shelter can also provide us with some perspective in terms of our worries and concerns. • Stay connected and seek support. When we feel sad or overburdened, we often isolate or avoid others that can add to our burden. Ensure that you are connected with others, and seek support if needed. Getting things out in the open can help you manage your feelings and find solutions for your stress. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call the following numbers for assistance: OVER THE AGE OF 18: 1-888-379-7699 or UNDER THE AGE OF 18: 1-866-403-5459. To access mental health services in your area, call 1-866-403-5459 (under that age of 18) or 1-855-222-6011 to be connected with the service provider nearest you.
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by Mary Ann Carlisle 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 204-4833106. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Man-
or, 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! Words to Think About: Award of encouragement, a cheerful greeting can often do wonders for a lonely or preoccupied person. Sometimes it’s as simple as giving a warm greeting to someone we haven’t met before and may never meet again! Make the old tolerant, the young sympathetic, the great humble, the busy patient. Make happy folk thoughtful, the clever kindly, the good pleasant, and please Lord make us all what we aught to be. If you are new to town, or have lived here for a long time and think you might need our help in anyway please call the Office 483-3106 and we will do our best to make things a bit easier for you to be able to stay independent and able to be in your own home much longer and safer. 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! Take care and stay warm, and watch the ice.
Fellowship news By Margaret Greaves Bridge results for December 5 are as follows: First: Ileen Fenwick and Margaret Greaves; Second: Shirley Brown and Muriel Gray; Third: Elinor Birks and Keith Davison. Floor Shuffle results from December 6 are as follows: First: Marilyn Pierce and Don Doherty; Second: Ralph Jewell and
Norval More; Third: Mona Canning and Alex Hardy. “500” results for December 8 are as follows: First: Alex Hardy and Bob Arbuckle; Second: Ted Dooley and Iola Stocks; Third: Judy Smutko and Darlene Dooley. Four members went to a Bridge tournament in Reston this week.
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Christmas lights were tough to judge By Darci Semeschuk The Souris Glenwood Chamber of Commerce Christmas committee held a Christmas Lights contest for residents and businesses. The judging took place on Monday, December 11 and according to committee member, Loretta Turner, the job was not an easy one. “The judges for the Christmas lights contest had a difficult task tonight.” Explained turner who runs LT’s Corner Store in Souris. “It was difficult because there were so many great displays to choose from.” The trouble, Turner explained is that with judging Christmas light displays, is that it’s all personal preference. “Our judges broke the town into six areas and sent different judges to each of the areas. They picked their favourites and then a last group of judges went around and picked the winners from those six displays,” she said. “All groups judged the businesses.” The final judging was announced with three top winners and honourable mentions to several others. Best overall home wins a prize of $100
- 95 The Drive, Todd and Kristy Walker’s home. The $50 second prize goes to - 14510th Avenue West – Barb and Ken Falloon’s home home and third prize, also $50 goes to - 101 Sowden St. South, Arnold and Dianna Matiowsky. As explained by Turner, there were so many good displays that it was difficult to select the winners. Honourable mention goes to 95 Glenwood Street, Debbie and Ron Robinson on Maple Avenue West and #8-6th Street & 1st Avenue and finally, Crescent Manor. Winner for Best Dressed Business and $50 was Scott Murray and Betty-Lou Noble at Home Hardware. Honourable mention to the Beautification Committee and their poinsettia tree located on the “island” and the Memorial Complex trees, and all non-residential participants. “The Judges noticed an increase in participation with more Christmas lights and displays up around town,” Turner remarked. “We definitely recommend that people take a drive around town to see them all.”
The Souris beautification committee Moved their Petunia Tree up to the Island so that it could double as a Christmas tree each year. Obviously from this gorgeous display, it was a good choice. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER One of the lovely Christmas lights displays located throughout Souris. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Barb and Ken Falloon’s home was lit up in all its Christmas glory for the Chamber Lights contest. The Falloons were second prize winners on December 11. Take time to drive through Souris and check out all the lovely light displays. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Souris Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lights Contest
Congratulations to the winners! Judges had a difficult task because there were so many great displays to choose from.
The winners for Christmas 2017 are:
Best overall for $100 - 95 The Drive — Todd and Kristy Walker Second prize of $50 - 145-10th Ave. West — Ken and Barb Falloon Third prize of $50 - 101 Sowden St. South — Arnold and Dianna Matiowsky
Honourable mention to: 95 Glenwood Street 125 Oak Ave West, #8-6th Street & 1st Ave, Crescent Manor & all residential participants. Winner for Best Dressed Business: $50 - Home Hardware Honourable mention to the Beautification Committee and their poinsettia tree, SG Memorial Complex trees, and all non-residential participants!
Thank you to all who participated in the Christmas Lights contest.
The Souris Community Complex is alight with Christmas. A donation of lights was made to the Complex and Fearless Phil used his equipment to reach the towering pine trees so that the lights could be displayed. Beautiful! PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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Souris For Hillcrest Sale - MiscMuseum Halloween Tea, Thursday Extended Black Friday Sale for October savings! 29, 2015 from Christmas Specials include Beautyrest 2:00 pillow p.m.toptoqueen 4:00 p.m., mattress set $599 (KDL Retail ValFellowship Club. Rainbow ue $899), Fabric rocker reclining Auction, bakeFurniture table, (afeel chairs by England LaZ-Boy (KDL Refree Company), to wear $599 a costume! tail Value $799) ? 3 available, SolProceeds teaMako willFurnigo id wood (no from veneers) ture five the piecerestoration bedroom suite, towards of a including queen bed (headboard, stained glass footboard and window. rails), 5 drawer chest and nightstand, $999 (KDL ----------------------------------Retail 14 Museum colour opElgin Value and $1399) District tions ? custom order, England Furwill have a showing of the niture (a La-Z-Boy Company) ?L? shaped sectionals, (KDL 3rd film in the $1369 Warpaths Retail Value $1899) now reduced Series Crosses” on to $1099 “Silver ? 2 available, Any leather or upholstery custom order ? get Tuesday, November 10,a three piece solid wood occasional 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the set for $399.00 (KDL Retail Value Elgin A Community Hall. $599). selection of counter height and bar height on Admission is stools $5.00. clearance (save 20-40%), Single Everyone welcome. over single solid wood bunk set ?
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HUNT Robert Arthur (Bob), July 17, 1932 - October 5, 2015
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers It is with deep sadness that our family announces the have work-at-home positions passing of Bob. He leaves to mourn his love and partner available. Get online training Sylvia Plawucki of over 25 years. Also left to mourn are you need from an employerSylviaʼs children: son Wade (Jocelyn) Plawucki, daughter trusted program. Visit: Tara, son Darren (Dino) (Linda) Plawucki and their CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855children Ryan and Jamie. Granddaughter Kelly Capp 768-3362 to start training for and her family. Bob treated Sylviaʼs children as if they your work-at-home career today! were his own. Also left to mourn is Bobʼs only sister AUCTIONS Doreen (James) Logeot, sisters-in-law Irene (Bill) Hunt Meyers Gun Auction 10am and Mary (Bert) Hunt; Aunt Alice Ardagh and Uncle Saturday November 7 Arden, George and Aunt Elva Hunt; and many nieces and MB. Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols nephews, and countless cousins, all of which Bob was and large selection of so proud. ammunition. To consign call Bob was a person who kept the family connected no matter how far away. Brad 204-476-6262. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Kathleen Hunt, and by his three www.meyersauctions.com BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY brothers, William (Bill), Albert (Bert) and Brian. GET FREE VENDING Bob attended Forbes School (Glenwood Municipality) and one year in Hartney. In MACHINES Can Earn 1953 to 1956 he bused children to Hartney by car when Forbes School did not have $100,000.00 + Per Year. All enough students enrolled to keep it open, during those three years he worked part Cash-Locations Provided. time at Atkinson Electric, C.C.I.L. Equipment and the Hartney Post Office. In the fall Protected Territories. Interest of 1956 he started to work with the Manitoba Hydro Commission as a timekeeper. Free Financing. Full Details He spent fourteen years in Boissevain as area clerk then moved to Winnipeg 1972 CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 working as a clerk. In 1975 Bob moved to Jenpeg as a camp clerk. In 1979 he W e b s i t e WWW.TCVEND.COM moved to St. James, Winnipeg a caretaker then Gillamgot in 1985. By Grant Moffatt to as three-goal lead and before thetoHawks on theAfter board35and -----------------------------------years with Manitoba Hydro he retired in 1991. The Cougars earned three wins last week to improve to went on to win their twelfth game of the season. GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Bob Yellowhead loved all sports, and coached baseball while jammed in Boissevain. he was 500 the year.opportunities The Cats defeated 2-0 TuesJared McCorrister a looseWhen puck home to no open Storeon franchise longer able to watch the games in person or on television he continued to enjoy day night in Shoal Lake, defeated Norman at home Friday the scoring from Leighton Holstein and Landon Roberts are available in your area. listening to them on the radio. Explore with a to a convincing 6-3 win over with the man advantage early in the frame. Callum Fortin night 4-2your andfuture then skated He had a great love of horses, especially Belgians, and was thrilled dollar store leader. Call today Pembina Valley Sunday afternoon in Morden. then hooked up with Tyson Kozak and Cory King for a when one of his geldings made it to the Royal Fair in Toronto. 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229; Riley Wallace earned the shutout in Shoal Lake with two-goal lead. Funeral service was held at the Hartney Centennial Centre with www.dollarstores.com. 25 saves. Callum Fortin tipped a Cory King point shot The second saw Tanner Lawrence and Rylan Gudnason CAREER TRAINING interment in the Hartney Riverside Cemetery. home on a feed from Landon Roberts midway through get theThepuck to set Tanner and he made no mistake HUGE DEMAND for Medical “To Sylvia my love forever. I came to the end. sun has for me.Andrew Why cry for a soul the first period. The game stayed scoreless until Jared for the three-goal lead. Martin Gagnon left the game after Transcriptionists! CanScribe set free. Miss me, but go on with life. Remember the love we shared. Remember is Canadaʼs sprang top Medical McCorrister Tanner Andrew free and he scored an the goal as he got the worst of a collision with Andrew on the good times we had together. On this journey I must go alone. Miss me but Transcription training empty net goal with school. 21 seconds left in theletgame. Jeremy the goal at seven-minute mark. The Hawks finally got me go. Forever holding your hand. Love Bob.” Learn from home and work Dutcawich turned aside 14 Cougar shots in of theBob, loss. donations backmay intobe themade game to andthe Jayden McCarthy scored at the In memory Polio from home. Call today! theAssociation Cougars scored mark, and c/o thenTown Wyatt Survivors or to the10-minute Hartney Rink Fund of Cobb made it a one-goal 1 . Friday 8 0 0 . night 4 6 6against . 1 5 3 the 5 . Northstars once the win. HunterManitoba Andrew R0M game before the second period ended. Hartney, Hartney, 0X0. w w wwith . c a nthe s cman r i b advantage e . c o m for info@canscribe.com opened the scoring from Austin Clyne and Josh WiensHome, The Cougarsin killed Kowalchukʼs Funeral Souris, careoffofa two-man advantage to start COMING into EVENTS arrangements. two minutes the game. Mitchell Reid wired a shot the third and then Jared McCorrister scored his second DEKALB SuperSpiel Expression of period sympathy may made at from Leighton Holstein at past Randy Cooke with 16 seconds left in the to power play be goal of the game welcomes the World. www.kowalchuks.net tie the score. the eight-minute mark. Tyson Allison then got the Hawks November 20 \endash 23rd Tanner Clyne 32 scored Morris & Rosenort. Menʼ his s, first of the year early in the within a goal with just over two minutes left in the game. Reconditioned, obsolete andin Pillow-top set; Pillow-top King anleft on sales One home in second froms Tyson Rylan Gudnason early Callum Fortin then scored empty netlot. goal from Trent 32 womenʼ teams Pringle from 7 and Rapid City move-in ready and set $695; $459 5 piece 48î hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR countries. Also to Jennifer the second only have Mitchell Reid The scoreBattery his second Sambrook and Cory King 18:15 and then Jared McCorrisMan. table set; Floor Model sofa priced to sell. Glendale Jones, & Reid equipment. of the Mike gameMcEwen at the 10-minute mark. Tyson Pringle then ter completed the hat(La-ztrick with his Home third power playGlen goal 1.877.775.8271 and chairs sets $1195 Mobile Sales, 260 C a r r u t h e r s . Winnipeg. scored the game winner when he snapped a shot home of the game from Hunter Andrew and Leighton Holstein boy Co.); $449 5 piece Youth Avenue, Brandon 204-724www.batteryman.ca www.morriscurlingclub.org suitescoring. (2 colors). 7907 -----------------------------------with Cory King and Rylan Gudnason setting the goal up. bedroom to finish the -----------------------------------STEEL P Ron O ice V I with N C aE power - W I D E Come in and see ourearned friendlythe win with RobertsNEW put the play Riley Wallace 25BUILDINGS saves. TRYLandon SOMETHING this game CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over and experienced staff. You STEEL BUILDINGS… winter. Stained fused and Tyson Kozak picking up goal with Trentglass, Sambrook The Cougars now host Interlake in Virden this SatSALE!î All 400,000 readers weekly. Call wonʼt be disappointed. Sale ìMADNESS glass and mosaic weekend the apples with two minutes left in the game. urday night, the Winnipeg Wild will be in Wawanesa on Buildings, All Models. Youʼll Hours: Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 this newspaper NOW or email classes in our studio in Randy Cooke stopped 20 classifieds@mcna.com shots for the win; Braeden Sunday and then playKDL a home andweʼve home with theMAD first think gone for & Sun 12-5. Call Winnipeg. Glass making details. Furniture at 204-571-1971. Call Now and 23 getto Melsted turned aside 35 Cougar shots, place Brandon Wheat KingsDEALS. on December 22 and supplies. Visit: Highland Ave., South your DEAL. Pioneer Steel 1-----------------------------------Sunday afternoon incom Morden the Cougars jumped out 660 finish the pre-Christmas schedule. www.prairiestudioglass. 8 0 0 - 6 6 8 - 5 4 2 2 KDL Furnitureʼs ìLUCKY side of #1 Hwy., Brandon. or CALL 204-783-1117. www.pioneersteel.ca 13THî ANNIVERSARY SALE MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE WANTED Advertisements and Extended until October 31! 5 New 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Starting at $83,000. Altona FIREARMS. All types wanted, Limited stock available on statements contained herein products. BEST Mobile Homes, 1-800-582- estates, collections, single are the sole responsibility of select the persons or entities that SAVINGS OF THE YEAR 4036, 1-204-324-6776 Email: items, military. We handle all first half before leaving the paperwork game withand antransportation. ankle injury. submitted post the advertisement, and from 10-60% off all store amhl@mymts.net -----------------------------------Licensed Dealer. products. Enter our $1000 the The Manitoba Community This put the team into the consolation finals against the Varsity Girls Basketball team travelled to Cardraw. No purchase required. CLEARANCE of in-stock SRI 1 . 8 6 6 . 9 6 0 . 0 0 4 5 Newspaper Association and berry for their first tournament action of the new sea- Major Pratt Trojans. The game was close throughout membership do not make any A few of the HOT SPECIALS: mobile homes. Only 3 homes www.dollars4guns.com. son December 8 and 9. The ladies opened with a 57- with both teams holding slim leads. warranty as to the accuracy, $699 Beautyrest Queen 3î
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38 loss to thetruthfulness Prairie Mountain Predators. Lisa Gohl completeness, or paced the attack 16 points and 6 rebounds. Paige reliability of withsuch advertisements. greater Eissner chippedFor in with seven points and 10 rebounds. information advertising Saturday onmorning the ladies faced the Westpark conditions, please consult the Royals from Portage. Associationʼs Blanket The Sabres played very well controlling the play on our Advertising Conditions most of the way en route website at www.mcna.com. to a 53-35 victory. Paige and Lisa again paced the offense scoring 14 and 10 points -----------------------------------BATTERIES FOR respectively. Michelle Perez hooped nine points in the EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf
Unfortunately, the ladies had trouble rebounding the ball allowing too many second chance opportunities by the Trojans. The team lost a close one 51-47. Lisa scored a game high 22 points, while Paige added 12 rebounds. Amee Butterfield contributed with eight points and four steals. Phone (204)483-2070 • Fax (204)522-3648 The ladies travel to Steinbach this weekend for more spdealer@mts.net tournament action. The ladies also host their annual alumni game December 22 at 9:30 a.m.
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Foundation presents over $9,000 in grants submitted Since the establishment of the Souris Glenwood Foundation in 1993, interest earned on the Foundations’ trust is donated back to the community through the annual grant process. Ten community groups will receive a total of $9050 in grants for 2017. They are as follows: Souris Beautification: $500 for self-watering planters; Souris Elks Lodge #2: $750 for playground cookhouse; Souris Fire Dept.: $500 to purchase Emergency cots; Hillcrest Museum:
Volunteers needed for Tax Program
submitted by Prairie Mountain Health CVITP is a free service to help low-income individuals with simple tax situations complete and file their income tax and benefit return. Completing an income tax return can improve income by providing access to federal, provincial and local benefits and programs. Volunteers must meet the following criteria to be eligible to volunteer with the program: • Have basic tax knowledge • Experience completing simple tax returns • Familiar with and comfortable using computerized tax software (UFile) • Able to commit a few hours per week during March and April completing tax returns • In good standing with CRA for personal taxes • Must be 18 years of age • Must be a Canadian resident • Must have a valid SIN • Have a few hours a week during March and April • Access to secure computer (or willing to lts read a community oradaily newspaper k. complete tax returns electronically at 7th Street ers over the course of a week Health Access Centre). wspapers (week, month or longer ago) • Willing to complete a criminal record check. ewspaper in past week 2016 Q2 Readership and Product Database Volunteers are Vividata needed the following communities: Birtle, Boissevain, Brandon, Carberry, Dauphin, Deloraine, Elkhorn,local Killarney, Melita, ommunity newspapers for everything Minnedosa, Neepawa, Rivers, Roblin, Rossaders chooseburn, LOCAL information as their main reason for reading (editorial, Russell, Shoal Lake, Souris, Swan River, Ste. Rose, Virden. g (flyers, inserts, ROP) , Employment and Estate information, please contact Brett ForRealmore Community Newspapers Drive Results 2017 Turner at 204-578-4812 or BTurner2@pmhmb.ca, or Kristal McKinney at 204-578-4806 or kmckinney1@pmh-mb.ca. se different platforms to read newspaper content.
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$500 to repair front balcony; Souris Early Learning Programs: $1000 to purchase a double-sided easel & art drying rack; Glenwood & Souris Library: $800 to replenish the children’s books; Breakfast ClubHockey: $500 to supply breakfast; WCG-TV-Local Access: $750 to purchase an interview microphone; Souris Agricultural Society: $2500 to build a new washroom/canteen facility; and Souris Minor Ball: $1250 to replace Diamond #3 fence Donations large or small, can be made anytime
of the year to the Souris Glenwood Foundation, Box 518, Souris, MB April 12, 2018 is an important date, as this will mark the 25th Anniversary of the Souris Glenwood Foundation. It will be a special fundraiser evening with Matt Falk, comedian, helping the Foundation celebrate the occasion. New calendars are out, so mark that date down now. Watch for details in the New Year. “Your gift goes on giving forever in our community.”
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Souris Fire Department receives donation The Souris Fire Department has received a $10,000 donation from Enbridge. The donation is earmarked for the new command the new command vehicle that the department is currently fundraising for. Pictured here are members of the Fire Department receiving the cheque from the Enbridge representative: (L-R): Tyson McRae, Dan West, Trevor Cowieson, Jim Swaenpoel, Kevin Parham, Bruce Apperley, Chris Couling, Deanna Kowalchuk, Kolton Kowalchuk, Bruce Swaenepoel. In front (L-R): Enbridge representative Les Scott PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER and Fire Chief Brian Parham
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,January 9, 2018 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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thor: ragnarok December 15-17
Rated: PG13 • 130 min • Action/Adventure/Comedy
Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Middleston, Cate Blanchett Imprisoned, Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against Hulk, his former ally. Thor fights for survival & race against time to prevent Hela from destroying his home & the Asgardian civilization.
wonder December 22 & 23 (No movie on 24th) Additional Matinee Saturday, December 23 at 2:00 p.m. Rated: G • 86 min • Adventure/Animated/Comedy
Stars: Steve Yeun, Keegan-Michael Key, Aidy Bryant A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.
WARNING -- THIN ICE -- BEWARE PLEASE STAY OFF SOURIS RIVER AND PLUM CREEK!!