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There are lots of options to choose from to get some physical activity into your life and it’s not just for kids. In addition to activities for children such as the gymnastics classes held at the Souris Community Hall, there are also exercise classes, badminton, pickleball and other activities geared towards adults. Pictured (L-R): Danya Ziada and Reese Ryckman practise the bars during their gymnastics class under the watchful eye of their instructor. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Lots of fun activities in Souris-Glenwood by Darci Semeschuk The opportunities for recreation and entertainment are unlimited in Souris-Glenwood. Whether you’re an avid sports enthusiast, fitness-focused or just looking for new avenues to spend quality time with your kids, Souris Valley Recreation offers a wide scope of activities
and events throughout the year that ensures there’s always something on tap to get you out of the house and get active. Gymnastics classes are underway at the Souris and Glenwood Community Hall. Drum and Tone runs Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at Alexander School. Pickleball runs Wednes-
days at 7:30 p.m. at Alexander School. Don’t forget all the great programs you can drop into. Zumba is held on Monday evenings in Souris at 6:00 p.m. or Alexander at 7:30 p.m. Other drop in programs include the Strength and Conditioning program Mondays in Alexander at 6:30 p.m. and Fitness
program Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Souris and Glenwood Community Hall. If badminton is your sport, you can drop in Wednesday or Sunday evenings at the Souris School at 7:30 p.m. or you can choose Pickleball Tuesday and Thursday at the Souris School at 7:30 p.m.
There are a few changes to the gymnastics program. Organizers have adjusted some of the classes while also taking into consideration travelling time for some participants. Here are the new class times: Grade 3/4 and up 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Preschool 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.; K - Grade 2/3 5:45
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Levels of spring flooding will be dependent on future weather conditions as the first 2017 flood outlook suggests the risk of moderate to major flooding persists in many areas of the province, Infrastructure Minister Blaine Pedersen announced late February, adding that, “The province’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre will continue to closely monitor precipitation, spring melt and inflows from the northern United States in the Red River Basin and the Souris River basin in the west.” At that time, the forecast models suggested:
• The Red, Souris, Pembina, Roseau and Lower Assiniboine Rivers and the Whiteshell Lakes areas are at major risk of flooding; • The overland flooding risk is moderate in the Interlake Region, along the upper Assiniboine River and the northern portion of the province including the Saskatchewan River; and All that was before the blizzard that whipped into Manitoba on Monday, March 6, effectively bringing life to a standstill in Manitoba for much of the week. An estimated 40-plus centimetres of snow with up to 100 ki-
lometre winds brought whiteout conditions to the area. Reports of motorists stranded for hours, daring rescues, power outages and accidents filled the media reports on television, radio and in area newspapers. The provincial road map was a sea of red as highways were closed and did not reopen until late Wednesday and into Thursday. A representative from Souris-Glenwood will be in Brandon, Wednesday, March 15, to take part in the 2017 Flood Preparedness Seminar and with the new conditions affecting southern Manitoba. Continued on page A3
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Please stay off the ice on the River, Creek & Ponds. S-G Campground, Pool, Recreation – Summer Jobs: Please submit a letter indicating which of the following position(s) you are applying for, a resume with references, and copies of current qualifications to Municipality of Souris-Glenwood, Box 518, Souris, MB, R0K 2C0 or email to sg.cao@mtsmail.ca or drop off at Municipal Office 100 - 2nd St. South, Souris, MB. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2017. For more information contact 204-483-5214. Campground & Pool Supervisor Position - Full-Time Starting May The Municipality of Souris-Glenwood and Souris Parks Board is looking for a mature individual to perform administrative/supervision duties at the Souris Pool and Campground for the 2017 season. This position would be full-time term from May to September, 2017. Successful candidate will be required to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings. Duties would include but not limited to the operation of the Campground Park/Pool Administrative Office, supervision of summer staff. Recreation Department – (Pending funding approval) Duties include day camps for children, planning special events and programs 1. Assistant Recreation Director – May start 2. Day Camp Leaders (2) – May start 3. Day Camp Leader – end of June – start Swimming Pool – (Proof of qualification required) 1. Lifeguards – June and July starts 2. Instructors – June and July Starts Campground/Pool Office 1. Campground/Pool Office Staff – June and July start Positions will require weekends and evenings, working in the Campground/Pool office. Excellent communication skills required. Victoria Park – Summer Jobs: Please submit a letter indicating which of the following positions you are applying for, and a resume with references to Victoria Park Board, Municipality of Souris-Glenwood, Box 518, Souris, MB, R0K 2C0 or email to sg.cao@mtsmail.ca or drop off at Municipal Office 100 - 2nd St. South, Souris, MB. For more information contact 204-483-5214. 1. Victoria Park Maintenance Supervisor Full-Time April – October 2017: Successful candidate must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License. Must be energetic, organized, ability to work with minimal supervision. Duties will include but not limited to supervision of 3 staff members, carry out grounds keeping & maintenance within the park and campground as well as various public areas of town, and assist with town beautification. Some weekends and evening will be required. 2. Victoria Park / Campground Maintenance Staff – May start and July starts To work with Maintenance Supervisor with outdoor maintenance. Duties including grass mowing, watering planters. Full-time positions will require some weekends and possibly some evenings. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2017. 3. Victoria Park Seasonal Campground Facility Cleaner Part-Time May – October 2017. Successful candidate will have the abilities to manage and perform daily and routine cleaning tasks and upkeep of the facilities in Victoria Park with limited supervision. The position will require some weekends and possibly evenings. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2017. S-G Public Works – Summer Jobs: The Municipality of Souris-Glenwood is accepting applications for full time summer positions with the Public Works Department. The successful candidates must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, able to work outdoors with minimum supervision. Please submit a letter and a resume with references to Public Works Dept., Municipality of Souris-Glenwood, Box 518, Souris, MB, R0K 2C0 or email to sg.pwm@mtsmail.ca or drop off at Municipal Office 100 - 2nd St. South, Souris, MB. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2017. For more information contact 204-483-5218. S-G Cemetery – Summer Jobs: Applications for seasonal employment positions with Souris-Glenwood Cemetery are being accepted for 2017. Please submit a letter indicating which of the following position(s) you are applying for and a resume with references to Souris-Glenwood Cemetery Board, Re: Cemetery Employment via mail Box 518, Souris, MB, R0K 2C0 or email to sg.acao@mtsmail.ca or drop off at Municipal Office 100 - 2nd St. South, Souris, MB. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2017. For more information contact 204-483-5220. 1. Cemetery Supervisor: May - September 2. Cemetery Assistant: June - August Duties will include grass cutting & trimming, maintenance of grave sites, leveling of headstones, equipment maintenance, etc. Individual must be able to work outdoors with minimum supervision. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2017 to control noxious weeds on road allowances within the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood. The projected dates of application will be from May 1st, 2017 to October 31, 2017. The herbicides to be used include: 2-4-D amine; Glyphosate; Dicamba. To control the following insect pests including grasshoppers, mosquitoes, elm bark beetles, cankerworms, etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from May 1st, 2017 to October 31, 2017. The insecticides to be used include: Chlorpyrifos; Malathion; Bacillus Thuringiensis. The following areas to be treated: - Larviciding of mosquito may take place in standing water within the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood. - Basal Spraying of public and private elm trees within the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood. - The spraying of noxious weeds on road allowances, boulevards and public green spaces as required within the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood boundaries. The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication of the notice to: Manitoba Conservation - Pesticide/Fertilizer Section, Suite 160, 123 Main Street, Winnipeg MB, R3C 1A5.
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Flood projections are grim for 2017. Municipal representatives from southwestern Manitoba are meeting in Brandon on March 15 to begin preparations for a major flood event. Although much of Souris is now protected by a new dike system, outlying areas and rural locations could see significant flooding similar to 2011 as depicted in this photograph taken by Blair Bastion during that historic event. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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Souris residents may have to expect spring flood Continued from page A2 According to Mayor Darryl Jackson, Souris-Glenwood will be represented by Bruce Apperley, a former Town Councillor and current EMC (Emergency Measures Coordinator.) Mayor Jackson anticipates the news won’t be good. “I would expect they will tell everyone in attendance that they should expect a spring flood in the range of the 1976 and 2011 floods,” he stated. “It depends on so many variables, more precipitation (rain or snow), a slow melt over the next month vs. temperatures increasing dramatically, and so on.”
The permanent diking done since 2011 will protect the water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant that were the two main threats in 2011. Mayor Jackson says that a plan in place to sandbag individual homes should they be at risk. “We’re ready to sandbag to protect homes and we have several pumps which we can put to work very quickly if and when needed. As far as the rural ward we will be watching roads, bridges, and culverts as we move closer to the melting season and deal with issues as they arise.” Future precipitation, the timing and how fast
snow melts and the timing of run-off in Manitoba, the US, Saskatchewan and Ontario, are still key factors. Conditions in the Souris River Basin, will affect the lower Assiniboine River in western Manitoba. The Manitoba government and municipalities are continuing to prepare for spring flooding. The province’s practice is to plan and prepare for unfavourable weather conditions and the scenario of highest flood risk. This includes working with municipal emergency management teams to review existing emergency response plans and sharing information through
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Souris School Kindergarten to Grade 4 students took part in the Jump Rope for Heart last week. Pictured: Jordyn Brown PHOTO/SUBMITTED
conference calls and flood information seminars in Morris, Brandon and Selkirk, the minister
added. The minister said the province continues to assess data as it immedi-
ately begins work on the second and final flood outlook scheduled for release in late March.
Souris-Glenwood crews are scrambling to remove the snow left behind from last week’s major blizzard. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Maguire encourages student participation for Canada 150 Speech Writing Contest Ottawa – Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, is encouraging students in westman to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, by entering the Speakers’ Speech Writing Contest. Through this national contest, students are being asked to mark this special occasion, our sesquicentennial anniversary, by writing a speech of their own by answering: “What does Parliament mean to you?” Maguire said, “Canada’s 150th birthday is an important opportunity to celebrate Canada’s shared history and achievements. This contest offers students a wonderful handson way to participate directly in celebrating our great country.”
The six finalists will be flown to Ottawa and be recognized at a reception at Parliament with the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Honourable Geoff Regan and the Speaker of the Senate, the Honourable George J. Furey. While in Ottawa, finalists will meet with Members of Parliament, Senators, and various other officials within the Parliamentary precinct. Canadians aged 12-17 are eligible to enter. The contest is open now until April 21. Written submissions must be new, original work, with a focus on
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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, February 22, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Hartney. Trustees present were Scott Perkin (chair), Sven Kreusch (vice-chair), Cindy Cassils, Allan Downey, Michelle Edwards and Chris Page. Administration present were Carolyn Cory and Kevin Zabowski. Recording secretary – Michelle Blades. Regrets: Janice McDonald, Penny Oliver and Linda Phillips. The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. There were no additions to the agenda. Edwards/Kreusch: Be it resolved that we adope the agenda as amended. Page/Kreusch: Be it resolved that we approve the minutes from the Regular Board meeting of February 8, 2017 and the Special meeting of February 15, 2017 as circulated. Carried.
Presentations and Delegations Melita School Junior Social Justice Group - Three students in Grades 7 and 8, and their teacher, Leanne Bugg, gave a presentation to the Board about the events that the Junior Social Justice Group have organized. Some of the events they have organized this year include Terry Fox Walk, We Scare Hunger, Jump Rope for Heart. Their involvement in events last year earnt the school 25 tickets to We Day which included stopping at Samaritan House in Brandon to work for a while. One student shared how this had really opened his eyes to how many people there are that need help. They also visited the Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg. At We Day the students were lucky enough to be invited backstage for part of the event. The Junior Social Justice Group is staying very busy with future plans for this year to include:Volunteering at Melita Lodge, We Take Charge – to see where they can help with the local Conservation District and We Are One – Assessing the school and locations around Melita to see how accessible it is for wheelchair access and what can be done to make it better. The Superintendent report to the Board included the following: School visits – It has been my practice to meet with a Student Advisory Group over a lunch period in each of our seven town schools. Earlier this year it was suggested to me by a teacher that staff would like the opportunity to sit down with me to discuss various issues or to have me observe/participate in one of their classes. So, this month I have scheduled a full day in each of the seven schools so that I am completely accessible to everyone in that building for at least one day! To date I have visited Wawanesa, Waskada, and Souris Schools. Most my time has been spent observing, participating and/or assisting in classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade 12. I have sat in on a physics class via VC, attempted to create something in a pottery class, read numerous books for “I Love to Read” month, assisted in writer’s workshop in a Kindergarten classroom, reviewed projects such as a solar powered fan attached to the brim of a baseball cap, and so much more. I have had the opportunity to have conversations with individuals and small groups, providing me with many and varied perspectives on our schools and our division
which I will share with the Board as we continue to plan. Colony Video Conference Courses – I met with Colony principals on February 8 to prepare a four-year plan for high school core courses for their students in Grades 9-12. We will focus on the delivery of Grade 9/10 ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies via VC through school and division staffing and hope to expand this to Grade 11/12 in the future. Continuous Improvement Framework – Robin Brigden, Lynn Cory, Sherry DeRuyck and myself attended the Forum on Continuous Improvement hosted by the Student Achievement and Success Unit of Manitoba Education and Training in Winnipeg on February 6. 35/37 school divisions were represented with the purpose of reviewing Provincial, PISA and PCAP data as well as School Division planning and reporting. Changes to the Province’s Plan for Continuous Improvement include: Emphasis on four broad K-12 priorities; high levels of achievement, equity and inclusion, citizenship and wellbeing, public engagement. • Where applicable, divisions must submit a plan for English, French Immersion and Francais programs. • The Province will provide disaggregated data for Children In Care • Division plans may now be multi-year plans SASU asked divisions to reflect on the process, its challenges and unexpected situations. Divisions reported that it is a challenge to balance the time required for data analysis, conclusions, and action. Superintendents requested that SASU provide exemplars of plans and the sharing of success stories. Department staff reminded us that a change in PISA and PCAP results will take time and that we as a province appear to be on an upswing in math and reading. They also advised that though some school boards ask for school level data from PISA and PCAP this data was never intended for this purpose. Superintendents raised the concern about the consistency and validity of data from the Provincial Report Card and SASU admitted that there are inconsistencies in our report card data across the province. To address the inconsistencies, the Department is developing grading profiles in math, ELA, science, social studies and physical education. Overdrive – We have expanded the titles in Overdrive, our on-line library system exponentially because we are now a member of the Manitoba Consortium for Overdrive. This means that we now have access to books purchased by 6 other divisions as well as the titles we have already purchased over the past three years. This has also resulted in a decrease in our financial commitment from $4000 US per year to $3100 CDN per year. Previously we paid a licensing fee but this has been waived for the consortium, meaning that the entire $3100 is spent on resources. Paul Friesen, Educational Tech Specialist along with our librarians will continue to promote this resource. The secretary-treasurer report to the Board included the following: Financial Statement – The Secretary-Treasurer reviewed the current financial statement with the Board. The Accounts Payable – were reviewed. Cassils/Kreusch: Be it resolved that we approve the following accounts for payment: Payroll: For the month of January 2017 $790,050.45 February 10, 2017 Accounts Payable 33186 – 33204 $84,276.05
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Policies and Procedures Policy #6 – Meetings of the Board – This policy was reviewed and updated by the Board at the last meeting. No other feedback was received and the policy changes were approved. Page/Kreusch: Be it resolved that we approve the update to Policy #6 – Meetings of the Board, as presented. Carried Policy #7 – Policy Development – This policy was reviewed by the Board and no changes were required. Administrative Procedure 7-08 – Student Registration – This procedure was shared with the Board for information and will become part of the Administrative Manual. New Business Budget Deliberations Prior to debating the Budget, the Board reviewed the Strategic Plan to ensure that budget decisions aligned. The Budget Survey results were considered. There was excellent feedback on this survey with 340 people participating prior to the deadline. As presented at the AGM, for the 2017/2018 School Year Budget Southwest Horizon School Division will receive $183,008 less from the province and local assessment has decreased by 1.2%. All budget lines were reviewed as the Board are determined to trim the budget wherever possible while still offering a quality education to our students. At the AGM the Board were asked why they did not purchase smaller busses for some of the rural routes. This question was discussed at the board table. Trustee Downey had spoken to his counterpart from Saskatchewan on a similar point. He was told that they had tried a few of the smaller busses but took them off the rural roads due to safety, as they found that these busses were bouncing all over the roads causing a danger to the students due to the gravel and weather conditions. The bottom line is that larger busses are safer. Our larger busses are also required for the many field trip/extracurricular trips that students participate in. Edwards/Page: Be it resolved that the Board move into in-camera session. Carried. The Board moved into in-camera session at 8:32 p.m. Page/Edwards: Be it resolved that the Board move out of in-camera session. Carried. The Board moved out of in-camera session at 10:58 p.m. Edwards /Page: Be it resolved that we approve the staffing report, as presented. Carried Cassils/Kreusch: Be it resolved that we adjourn the meeting. The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on March 8, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Hartney. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:02 p.m
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Southwest Horizon School Division requires four enthusiastic youth (ages 16-29) to work on an exciting summer program in our division for an 8-week period from June 19 until August 11, 2017. Responsibilities will include: the development and administration of a preschool and a school age literacy recreation program in each community. Applicants should have experience with both age groups as well as a love of literacy. Interest/study in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Working in partners, leaders will deliver programming in each of the following Southwest Horizon School Division communities: Souris, Wawanesa, Hartney, Deloraine, Waskada, Pierson, Melita, and Colony Schools (mileage will be paid).
Hanging up the spade after 37 years Gerry Sadler is pictured here overseeing the planting of the many flowers and vegetables that will soon be available for spring at Sadler’s Creekside Greenhouse in Souris. This is a milestone year for Gerry as she is turning the reigns of the business over to her daughter, Crystal, and her son-in-law, Chris. Gerry has been getting her hands dirty in the greenhouse for the past 37 years, first at the farm and then later in Souris where they are located today. Her legacy will be felt for many years, as Sadler’s Creekside Greenhouse is a favourite stopping place for many each spring summer and fall. Good luck to Gerry and Larry in their retirement. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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For further information, contact: Lynn Cory, Director of Student Services Telephone: 1-204-483-6244 To apply for the position (include an updated resume and three references) email Cindy Locke at cindylocke@shmb.ca Deadline for applications is March 22, 2017 We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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by Marie Peaslee, Publicity We had our meeting on February 13 with 19 present. On Sunday, March 12, we will host our District meeting at the Souris Legion. Registration is at 11:00 a.m. followed by lunch and then the meeting starts at 1:00 p.m. Our guest speaker that day will be Faye McLoughlin Hope to see lots out for the day.
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Doreen thin coat of car wax. Buff that may be stuck, use a (James) Logeot, sisters-in-law Irene (Bill) Hunt Feedback from caring and them dry for aHunt; beautiful sponge withand theUncle green Mary (Bert) Aunt Alice Ardagh reader shine. scrubbing pad. Do not George and Aunt Elva Hunt; and many nieces and to Dear Reena, Oil and based paints cousins, in usealla ofscrub steel nephews, countless whichbrush, Bob was A while back you pub- sodark colors work well on wool pad or any type of proud. lished advice regarding kitchen cabinets. Black abrasives as these will Bob was a person who kept the family connected no matter how far away. how to use a pull by ra- hiscabinets or evenand a Kathleen dark only scratch Bob long was predeceased parents, Robert Hunt, and bythe his surface three zor before tossing it out. earth tone falls under this of your cabinet. Scouring brothers, William (Bill), Albert (Bert) and Brian. You said: “Some people theandpowder Bob attended Forbes School category. (GlenwoodHowever, Municipality) one yearisin damaging Hartney. In to 1953 to 1956 that he bused children to Hartney car when School not Before have recommend disposbattle of latexbyversus oil Forbes cabinets as did well. enough students it open, during those yearssponge he worked able razors are enrolled fine forto keep continues in several other three drying, withpart cool, time at Atkinson Electric, Equipment and the Hartney Post Office. the fall three uses and others sug-C.C.I.L. areas. Oil based paints clear water to In rinse. Tip: of 1956 hemonths started or to lonwork with Manitoba Hydro Commission a timekeeper. gest three willthe stand up to scrubbing Salt isasanother kitchen He spent years in Boissevain as area clerk then moved Winnipeg that 1972 is ger.” My fourteen doctor advised more so than a latex based cabinetto cleanser working as the a clerk. 1975 paint. Bob moved Jenpeg as a useful camp clerk. In 1979 he me to toss razorInafter If youtohave young as a soak and mild moveduse. to St. James, Winnipeg as athen caretaker and conthen to abrasive. Gillam in It 1985. After 35 each I had a brain kids, you may is also known years with Manitoba Hydro he retired in 1991. infection a few years ago sider oil based paints such to kill germs. Bob loved all sports, and coached baseball while in Boissevain. When he was no and one of the theories as melamine. Whichever Note: Every user aslonger able to watch the games in person or on television he continued to enjoy was that the infection paint you choose, allow sumes all risks of injury listening to them on the radio. may have been caused by 24 hrs. between coats, or damage resulting from He had a great love of horses, especially Belgians, and was thrilled using razor thatgeldings I nickedmade even theRoyal labelFair saysinless. the implementation of when aone of his it toifthe Toronto. myself with previously. This will ensure that each any suggestions in this Funeral service was held at the Hartney Centennial Centre with Thought your readers coat reaches its maxicolumn. Test all products interment in the Hartney Riverside Cemetery. should mum hardness will onforan inconspicuous area “To Sylviaknow. my love forever. I came to the end. The sun has setand for me. Why cry a soul Anonymous be less prone to chipping first. set free. Miss me, but go on with life. Remember the love we shared. Remember Liven Up Old On this journey I must go alone. Miss me but the good times we that had together. Kitchen: let me go. Forever holding your hand. Love Bob.” you decide to paint In Ifmemory of Bob, donations may be made to the Polio Survivors Association to the Hartney Rink Fund c/o Town of your cupboard doors orand Hartney, Hartney, you choose to Manitoba remove R0M 0X0. 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submitted by Marilyn (Janz) Forsyth The decedents of Jacob Janz gathered in Souris on the July long weekend, for a Family Reunion. Jacob came to Souris with his wife, Christina Miehm, and their first eight children, in 1890. Seven more children were born. Mrs. Janz took ill and, after her death,
Jacob married Edith Gilkes and 2 more children were born. The weekend started with some of the families taking in a round a golf at the Souris Golf Club following by the family gathering at the farm of Neil Janz for a barbecue. The children played games and lots of visiting took place.
On Saturday, July 2, some families toured the old farm sites and visited the Cemetery, Museum and other sites in Souris. Saturday night, a banquet was held at the Kirkup Lounge with family members providing entertainment for the evening. Again the children were entertained with games at the event.
Jim Janz, who was 90, journeyed from Kelowna, BC. Jim is the 10th child of Jim Janz, Sr. He left Souris at an early age and owned an orchard in Oyama with his wife, Marie, and family. Accompanying Jim was his daughter Glenda Jackson. Jim was presented a gift from the family for making the journey back to Souris.
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Edmonton, Airdrie, Bonnyville); from SK family (Regina, Saskatoon); from ON (Toronto, Kenora, Ottawa, Wasaga Beach, Winchester, Barrie) and MB families were from (The Pas, Altona, Anola, Winnipeg, Brandon and Souris) were in attendance at the reunion. Sunday morning breakfast was at Neil’s farm. Later that afternoon a wiener roast was held to finish off the weekend. Everybody enjoyed meeting new family members and seeing familiar faces. It was a very relaxed and enjoyable weekend.
by Karen Maryniuk Sixteen people played four tables of Cribbage on Wednesday, March 8. The winners were Cindy Janz and Amelia Morden with Deb Robinson and Evelyn Harlton placing second. There was a tie for third: Joan Dufily and Margaret Edmunds and Pearl Marshall and Marnie Heath. The 50/50 winner was Lyall Edgerton. Sorry…no Bingo report. The meat draw on Friday, March 10, was well attended. There were 12 different meat winners! 50/50 winner of $150 was Gladys Skoc. Ardelle Woods won railway simulator ticket. Chase the Ace jackpot of $3,613 will grow next week
as Elinor Birks missed the Ace. Supper of stew and biscuits and lasagna and coleslaw was enjoyed. Four ladies made the trip to The Pas to participate in the Manitoba Northwest Ontario Mixed Cribbage tournament. Amelia Morden and Evelyn Harlton and Cindy Janz and Gale Collinson played a total of 36 games from March 10 - 12. They reported being well behaved in the beautiful Legion facility. They met people from Red Lake, ON, Thompson, MB, and several smaller legions. Approximately 60 participants played singles, teams and doubles and our ladies think they landed in the middle of the pack! Well done! Upcoming this week is the Fun Bonspiel, Wednesday Cribbage, Thursday Bingo and Friday meat draw and Chase the Ace. See you there!!
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Margie Janz, who was 95, was also able to attend the reunion. Margie is the daughter-in-law of Mark W. Janz. Margie was presented a bouquet of flowers, being the oldest at the reunion. Benjamin James Wilkinson, born on April 11, 2016, is the great-grandson of Dennis and Barb Janz. Benjamin, made the journey to Souris with his parents and was the youngest child present. Families from BC included (Kamloops, Revelstoke, Kelowna, North Vancouver, Cranbrook); from AB (Medicine Hat,
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The spring melt is about to begin and some areas of the province are likely to experience above-normal levels of spring runoff in the coming days and weeks. SGI CANADA encourages homeowners province-wide to take immediate steps to prevent unnecessary water damage to their homes. Last year, about 60 per cent of all SGI CANADA claims were related to water damage. “Predictions are that the southwest corner of the province may see the biggest impacts. Homeowners may experience water damage, which can be expensive and frustrating,” said SGI CANADA Chief Operating Officer Don Thompson. “But there are things you can and should do right now to prevent damage to your home.” SGI CANADA recommends all homeowners, especially those in areas where flooding is more likely, do the following: • Make sure your sump pump is working properly. A malfunctioning sump pump can result in massive water damage. • Direct downspouts away from the foundation and make sure gutters are free of debris, snow and ice. • Shovel snow away from your foundation. Ensure your yard is properly graded so surface water flows away from the foundation of your home. • Check that storm sewer grates in your neighbourhood are clear of debris. A professionally-installed mainline sewer backwater valve can prevent sewage from backing up into your home. SGI CANADA recommends that homeowners consider investing in one. For additional information about preventing water damage to your home, visit SGI CANADA’s website. Homeowners should talk to their insurance broker to ensure they know what is covered by their policy.
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MPI: Drug and Alcohol Roadside Survey confirms drug use by drivers
One in 10 Manitoba drivers who participated in voluntary roadside surveys conducted last fall tested positive for drugs, according to findings released from the Manitoba Drug and Alcohol Roadside Survey, Crown Services Minister Ron Schuler and Manitoba Public Insurance announced today. The purpose of the study was to establish a baseline for current drug and alcohol usage on Manitoba roadways. Of the 1,230 drivers who participated, 124 tested positive for some form of drug. In total, 53 per cent of drivers with drugs in their systems tested positive for cannabis, 31 per cent for cocaine, 12 per cent for opioids, and two per cent each for benzodiazepines and amphetamines/methamphetamines. Twenty two per cent of these drivers tested positive for more than one drug.
“Survey results are a clear indication that despite significant education and enforcement efforts, many Manitoba drivers continue to operate motor vehicles while impaired by drugs or alcohol,” said Schuler. “Our government has committed to making legislative changes in response to the legalization of recreational use of marijuana and these results will help guide not only messaging related to the dangers of drug and alcohol use while driving, they will also provide a baseline from which we will measure the effects of both legislative changes and future enforcement efforts.” Prairie Research Associates were contracted by Manitoba Public Insurance in the fall of 2016 to conduct anonymous, voluntary roadside surveys to measure drug and alcohol use while driving. This initiative involved the collec-
tion of breath and oral fluid samples — which were immediately destroyed after testing — to measure level of alcohol and screen for specific drugs. Overall, 2.4 per cent of drivers produced a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) greater than nil. When that data was weighted for population and traffic flow, the proportion of Manitoba drivers who tested a positive BAC was 0.6 per cent. “The low incidence of alcohol presence suggests that most Manitoba drivers are making the responsible decision to not drive after drinking,” said Ward Keith, vice-president, Loss Prevention and Communications, Manitoba Public Insurance. “At 10 per cent, the prevalence of drugs in the tested drivers is significantly more common and extremely concerning. While the survey does
not necessarily provide an indication of driving impairment, prevalence alone provides reason for concern and lends support for targeted drug driving awareness and other road safety interventions.”
Crash rate increases with drug use A recent medical study published by the British Medical Journal shows that crash rates for drivers under the influence of cannabis are two to six times higher than for drivers who are not impaired. The different rates are due to how much and how often drivers have smoked cannabis. Data also shows that in 2013 (the last year available), 95 per cent of fatally injured drivers in Manitoba were tested for the presence of drugs in their system. Of those drivers, nearly 40 per cent tested positive for the presence
of drugs.
Survey Highlights • 28 of 1,230 drivers tested provided a breath sample with positive blood alcohol content. • Drug use was noted in 124 drivers across all survey communities and among both males and females. • Drug use was most prevalent in the 35-44 age group (14 per cent of drivers tested in that age group), although young drivers also tested positive for drug use (4 per cent of drivers aged 16-18 and 12 per cent of drivers aged 19-24). • Results indicate that the most prevalent drug for both sexes was cannabis, representing 63 per cent of positive drug tests for men and 49 per cent of positive drug tests for women. Survey Protocols • The Manitoba
survey was conducted in September 2016 in five Manitoba communities (Winnipeg, Brandon, Steinbach, Portage la Prairie and Thompson). • Of 1,706 Manitoba drivers surveyed, 1,230 drivers (72 per cent) agreed to participate in providing voluntary breath and saliva samples, which were immediately destroyed after testing. • Survey results provide an estimate of the prevalence of drug and alcohol use among drivers with a 95 per cent confidence interval of ± 2.8 per cent. • Established national protocols developed by Transport Canada and the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators were used to ensure the validity of the Manitoba survey results. • Similar surveys have been conducted in British Columbia and Ontario.
Manitobans can purchase additional Third Party Liability coverage WINNIPEG-February 27, 2017 Manitobans will soon be able to purchase higher levels of Third Party Liability insurance coverage, Crown Services Minister Ron Schuler and Manitoba Public Insurance announced today. Effective March 1, new $7 and $10 million liability coverage options will be available to supplement the $1 million, $2 million and $5 million coverage options already available for most vehicles. Rental Vehicle Insurance offered by Manitoba Public Insurance will also automatically include the new $10 million liability coverage limit. All customers will be able to purchase increased liability coverage starting March 1, 2017, regardless of their renewal or reassessment date. “Court judgments in the United States and some Canadian provinces can far exceed Manitoba’s current liability coverage limits,” Schuler said today. “These court actions represent a real risk for Manitobans who drive their vehicles outside Manitoba and I am pleased that Manitoba Public Insurance is continuing to evolve its products and
services to meet the needs of its customers.” Third Party Liability coverage protects Manitoba vehicle owners and drivers if they are sued for property damage caused from at-fault motor vehicle collisions, or injuries to other people resulting from collisions outside Manitoba. In these cases, vehicle owners and drivers could be legally obligated to pay court judgments that exceed the limit of liability coverage carried. “Manitobans who drive their own vehicles or use rental vehicles outside the province are particularly exposed, and are encouraged to consider these new optional coverage options,” said Ward Keith, vicepresident, Loss Prevention & Communications, Manitoba Public Insurance. “Whether driving outside Manitoba on business, vacation, or just on weekend trips to the United States or to cottage country in Ontario, these new coverage options provide additional protection from financial risk in the event of a serious at-fault motor vehicle collision.”
“Our members regularly travel outside of the province and have always been able to rely on their CAA memberships for peace of mind,” said Mike Mager, president of CAA Manitoba. “Now, our members and all Manitoba drivers can feel reassured with the added security of increased Third Party Liability coverage that can save them from millions of dollars in financial exposure in a worst-case scenario.” About Third Party Liability Coverage If your vehicle is in a collision, you can be legally responsible for property damage claims made against you or for injuries you cause in a
collision outside Manitoba. In Manitoba and most other Canadian provinces, non-commercial vehicles must be insured with minimum $200,000 Third Party Liability coverage. Manitoba Public Insurance offers higher liability coverage options to supplement the minimum legally required coverage under the basic compulsory Autopac program. With Third Party Liability coverage, you’re covered when driving your own vehicle or when someone else drives your vehicle, with your permission. When driving someone else’s vehicle, you’re also protected as long as you’re driving with the owner’s permission.
In all cases, the driver must have a valid driver’s licence. About Rental Vehicle Insurance If you need to rent a vehicle, it’s a good idea to think about the insurance protection you’ll need. Rental Vehicle insurance from Manitoba Public Insurance provides better coverage at a substantially lower cost than most rental companies. The financial risks of renting a vehicle outside Manitoba are particularly significant: • Others involved in a collision may claim against you. You could wind up with a huge bill for injuries to others and for damage to property.
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Retiring: Sources of Income in Retirement submitted by Jim Eng, BSc., CIM, FCSI | Wealth Advisor Scotia Wealth Management Direct 204.946.9207 | Toll Free 1.800.324.0266 jim.eng@scotiawealth.com www.jimeng.ca Once you have determined your retirement objectives, you need to consider the sources of income to support those objectives. You will probably be receiving benefits from the government as well as from your personal savings and pensions. The sources of income are: Government Benefits Old Age Security (OAS) OAS is not a pension in the traditional sense but rather a social benefits program operated by the federal government. It is directed at Canadians that have reached the age of 65. Eligibility for OAS depends on how long you have lived in Canada. Generally speaking, if you have lived in Canada for 40 years, you will receive the maximum OAS benefit. If you have lived in Canada for between 10 and 40 years, you will be eligible for a partial pension. With the 2012 Federal budget it was announced that the eligibility age for OAS will be gradually raised to 67, beginning in 2023, with a full implementation of the new age eligibility policy by 2029. If you’re 54 or older as of March 31, 2012, these changes will not affect you.
Beginning on July 1, 2013, you can choose to defer your OAS pension benefits (by working longer), for up to 5 years. In exchange, you will receive a higher amount once you begin receiving your benefits. For example, someone turning 65 in 2013 can defer OAS until they reach age 70, which would increase their annual benefit to $8,814 from $6,481. The maximum OAS pension as of October 1, 2016 is $570.52 per month and is considered taxable income. This amount is increased quarterly to account for inflation. The benefit amount you receive is determined by how much income you receive from other sources. If you receive other income over approximately $72,000, the OAS benefit will be reduced. You should apply for your OAS benefits six months before you turn 65. You cannot apply for OAS online but you can complete the form online and then mail a printed copy. When you apply you will need the following: • Proof of age – This does not need to be submitted with the application but you must be able to produce this if requested. • Proof of residency – If you have lived in Canada all your life, there is no documentation required. However, if you were born elsewhere, you will need to provide proof of residency status (a passport will suffice) and proof of residence history (passports, visa). Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) An addition to the OAS program is the Guaranteed Income Supplement or GIS. As with OAS, this program is income tested and is directed at low income recipients. To be eligible for GIS, an applicant must be eligible to receive OAS benefits and not exceed specified income maximums. Income will include items such as private and government
pensions, RRSP payments, employment income and investment income, but will not include OAS benefits. The amount of the benefit will depend on factors such as marital status, individual or combined family income, and whether or not a spouse is a recipient of OAS benefits. For example, for October to December 2016, the maximum benefit for a single person is $773.60 per month and is not considered taxable income. This would be based on net income of less than approximately $17,304. GIS must be applied for annually. Canada Pension Plan (CPP) The CPP and QPP are plans based on work experience in Canada. If you have made at least one contribution to the programs you will be eligible for a pension. Currently the maximum CPP pension is approximately $1,000 per month and is considered taxable income. This is based on someone retiring at age 65. The pension amount is adjusted each year to keep pace with inflation. The standard CPP benefit is designed to start at age 65 but if you meet certain conditions, you can choose to start receiving benefits as early as age 60. In that case your pension will be reduced by 30% since the pension is reduced by .5% for each month that you choose to take the pension before reaching 65. There are definite benefits to taking your CPP early. Let’s discuss whether this is an appropriate strategy for your personal circumstances. You can also choose to delay receiving your pension to as late as age 70 and you will receive 30% more. If you and your spouse are both eligible to receive a CPP pension, you can split your pensions. Pension sharing makes good tax sense since you and your spouse could end up reducing the taxes you pay. You must be at least 59 years old to apply for CPP benefits. You can obtain a paper application from Service Canada or make your application online. You will be able to submit the application online and then mail in a signature page. CPP Retirement Application. You will need the following when you apply: • A Social Insurance Number (SIN) • Your spouse’s SIN if applying for pension sharing • Bank information if requesting direct deposit If you are relying strictly on government sources of revenue, you will be receiving, at most, about $1,600 per month in taxable income in retirement (OAS and CPP or QPP). This will be about $19,100 per year. Hopefully you will have other sources of income. CPP and OAS Estimates Service Canada can provide you with estimates of your current CPP and OAS Entitlements. There are two ways to access this information: • Contact a Service Canada agent at 1-800-277-9914 • Go online and view your account by applying for an access code: Service Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/service-canada.html Click on ‘Online Service and Forms’ and select ‘Personal Access Code’ from the ‘Apply For’ menu. Canadian Retirement Income Calculator Service Canada has provided an online calculator that will give an estimate of how much income you can expect to receive in retirement, including from government sources (CPP, OAS). To fully take advantage of this calculator, you will need to provide various pieces of information such as: • Your CPP Statement of Contributions https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ publicpensions/cpp/statement-contributions.html • Financial information about your employer pension (if applicable) • Recent RRSP statement(s) (if applicable) • Statements for other savings that will provide you with ongoing monthly retirement income (annuities, foreign pensions; survivor pensions, etc.) Since everyone’s situation is different, this calculator will only provide a rough estimate of your retirement savings.However, it should provide you a clearer picture of the kind of inputs that go into the calculation as well as an estimate of where you might be financially and the measures you should take to meet your retirement goals. Access Service Retirement Income Calculator: https:// srv111.services.gc.ca/GeneralInformation/Inde
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