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Last Blood Donor Clinic in Souris

The final Mobile Blood Donor Clinic was held in Souris, Tuesday, May 16. At 4:00 p.m. the lineup was long as people prepared to give their last donation in Souris. Canadian Blood Services made the announcement earlier this year that they were closing the Brandon Clinic and all the mobile clinics in westman, including Souris. Despite effort by Manitoba residents and politicians alike, CBS could not be persuaded to reverse their decision. Pictured: Gerry Williams, with nurse Mike by his side, is seen making a donation on May 16. The community is extremely disappointed with the closure. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK

Filly Health & Fitness — Hydration for Summer by Tenille Sonnichsen, Registered Dietitian Get moving, hydrate and enjoy your summer! As the summer months approach, many of us head outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather. As we participate in physical activities outside, we need to remember to re-hydrate, especially as the warmer weather arrives.

Why is water so important? Our bodies are made up of 6070% water. Water plays many important roles in our bodies, including cooling our bodies when we sweat, digesting food, carrying nutrients and removing waste, and cushioning and lubricating joints and organs. Where do we get water from? About 80% of our water should

come from ﬂuids, especially water, milk, soup and non-caffeinated tea. The remaining 20% of our ﬂuids should come from foods, especially fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. Some examples that have more water include watermelon, grapes, oranges, apples, tomatoes, celery, carrots, lettuce, and peppers. How much water do we need

each day? The average adult needs about 11-15 cups of fluids each day. Remember to drink more fluids during physical activity, hot or humid weather, and cold dry weather. If we don’t drink enough fluids, we can become dehydrated, which can lead to decreased mental function, lowered physical performance, and overheating. If your urine is bright yellow (like

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School Division hosts Grade 6 Mini WE Day Reprinted with permission from Robin Brigden, Curriculum Coordinator Our 2nd annual SHSD Mini WE Day for Grade 6 students was another huge success! This year it was held at Hartney School on Friday, May 5. The day started off with keynote speaker Jessica Mayes, a 19-year-old McGill University student, who grew up in Pierson, Manitoba, and who recently took part in the WE Day in Toronto. The theme of her presentation was her journey from ME to WE. Jesse’s journey began during her school days in Pierson and she was instrumental in forming a Sustainability/Social Justice Club in her school. One of the initiatives she was responsible for was making biodegradable burlap sacks for recyclable materials. Throughout her middle and high school years, Jesse participated in several local, national and international

programs that broadened her awareness of global issues, and that allowed her to help others. She participated in WE Day, Encounters Canada, Take Action Camp, Educating for Action conferences; traveled to Africa to help build houses; took part in the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth at the UN, and plans to get an internship at the UN. She credits several years spent in the 4-H program for initiating her awareness of damage done to the environment (highway clean up), and for giving her the skills and courage to speak to others. Jesse plans to further her education and experience, and to become involved in the field of global food security. She is proof positive that big changes can come from people from very small towns, and that small changes can create huge positive effects. Jesse is starting a Zero Waste Project this August through Facebook, and

encourages everyone to join her in her efforts to reduce the waste we produce. The students each chose three of six available sessions and spent the remainder of the day rotating through those sessions. Two of those sessions included information and activities related to human rights. Samantha from the Marquis Project in Brandon led students through a jeopardy game to learn about children’s rights, while members of the Hartney School Social Justice Committee led students through several games that highlighted issues related to inclusion and other human rights. Other sessions included the history and issues related to the Metis people in Manitoba, led by Mr. Ken Storie from the Turtle Mountain Souris Plains Heritage Association; Fair Trade, presented by Lynn from Ted Thousand Villages in Brandon; Helping Others, led by Thea

from the Samaritan House in Brandon, and Helping Others in El Salvador led by Jenna Farmer, a Grade 12 student from Souris School. At noon, all students participated in a litter-less lunch competition with Pierson School coming out the winners! As a prize, they chose to select the Samaritan House as a recipient of a $50 donation from the Division. Students also completed

participation passports, the bottom of which they place into a draw. Kylie from Deloraine School was the lucky winner and she also selected House as a $50 donation recipient. Also, during the noon break, all students participated in the WE Day dance, led by members of the SDSC (Sustainable Development Student Committee), who’s initiative created this event.

All students were encouraged to bring personal hygiene items to donate to Samaritan House. At the end of the day, over 300 pounds of items were gathered! Feedback from the students was overwhelmingly positive, with a few suggestions for next year. The message from them was that everyone can and should participate in making our world a better place for all.

Chamber Yard Sales draw mixed reports

Residents were out early Saturday morning preparing for the Chamber Town Wide Yard Sales. This particular sale looks like it was especially exhausting as Joe Goodwill lays down for a nap while others conduct his business.

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sales on the map, slightly by Darci Semeschuk The Souris Chamber higher than 2016, but Town Wide Yard Sales there were close to twice drew mixed reports from that number of actual residents. Some say sales held in Souris on that the traffic in town May 13. was great with lots of The Souris Chamber shoppers stopping at executive will address their sales. Others say the sales at their meeting they believe the number on Thursday, May 18. of visitors to Souris was Members have asked if Souris Fire Department members Jim Swaenepoel (L) and Chris Couling have down. The Souris Fire the map is needed at all or cooking duty as they prepare for their annual barbecue held during the Cham- Department reported that is it time to just advertise ber Town Wide Yard Sales. They served 225 people this year, about half of the they served about 225 the sale day and let number they served in 2016. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER people at their barbecue, shoppers find their own usually so popular with deals. The map has had crowds on Town Wide great support from the Move In Ready! 2 bedroom home, perfect starter, appliances included, central air, detached single garage with breezeway, nice fenced backyard with Yard Sale days. That is sponsors and volunteers storage shed. $147,900 half the number that and they are a popular Auto • Tractor • Marine • RV • Awnings • Furniture Spacious 3 level split home, central location, 3 good sizedabout bedrooms, large eat in kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, 2 separate living rooms for entertaining item to be picked up for they served in 2016. Our experts have over 45 Years of Experience! The Chamber had 26 the sale but with more and

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Pembina Co-op AGM submitted Pembina Co-op held its annual meeting at St. Leon on May 10. The meeting had over 45 members in attendance and was chaired by Co-op president, Marc Grenier. Co-op directors, Carla Pouteau and Kevin Cutting, reported that Pembina Co-op achieved another strong year with sales of $127.0 million with a net savings of $6.63 million. Co-op members will share in this success as they receive a patronage allocation of approximately $4.04 million. Members will receive an allocation of 1% on general merchandise purchases, 1% on project purchases, 3% on fertilizer purchases, 4% on crop input purchases, 4.75% on clear petroleum purchases and 5.25% on dyed petroleum purchases. During the past year, the board authorized $4.23 million in cash repayments to its members. During 2016, the Co-op spent $4.45 million on new assets, which included the completion of the Baldur fertilizer shed and a significant portion of the Souris Building Centre that opened on April 7. Lumber storage systems were added at Pilot Mound and Oakbank. The Co-op replaced numerous vehicles including a fuel truck and Terragator fertil-

izer applicator. The Co-op will invest $3.1 million during the coming year in capital projects. The major projects include construction of a fertilizer shed at Manitou and upgrading the Swan Lake cardlock system to access fuel off of the new FCL corporate bulk plant that will be constructed over the summer months. The Co-op plans to replace seven older vehicles along with numerous smaller capital projects. Pembina Co-op General Manager, Dale Pouteau, reported on the business plan for the coming year. Board and management have adopted the “Corporate Performance Plan” model for developing the Co-op’s long term goals and measuring its success. Results are measured against a balanced scorecard covering the Coop’s five pillars of corporate performance; people, market, operations, financial and sustainability. The goals and strategies for each of the pillars were reviewed. Curtis Lehouillier, Finance-Operations manager, reviewed the audited statement for the 2016 operations. The Co-op’s net savings of $6.63 million included savings of $2.27 million from local operations and a patronage refund from Federat-

ed Co-operatives Limited of $4.36 million. The Co-op’s balance sheet remains strong with member’s equity and reserves representing 75% of the Co-op’s total assets. Numerous employees were recognized for reaching service milestones during the past 12 months. Kyle Mikolasek, Susan Schneider, Stephanie Nadin, Adam Van Damme, Brian Baete, Sheldon Klassen, Cameron Claeys and Brad Parsonage completed 5 years of service. Ryan Robidoux, Derek Van De Kerckhove and Lisa Holland completed 10 years of service with the Co-op. Ray Brunel received his 15year service award. Mike Dobson, Ken Henderson, Monique Martel, Michelle Souque-Rey and Luc Mangin completed 20 years of service. Garry Hacault was recognized for completing 35 years. Bertrand De Rocquigny (Notre Dame – St Claude) and Ernest Fraser (Minto), were re-elected as Directors of Pembina Co-op. Carla Pouteau was recognized for 12 years of service on the Board and thanked for her service as she announced her intention to not seek re-election. Daniel Van De Velde was elected to the Board to represent the Mariapolis – Baldur trading areas of Pem-

The Souris Golf Course staff and volunteers have been hard at work cleaning up the damage from the spring flood. While it may not look pretty just yet, the Course is open for business with all holes being playable. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

Souris Golf Course open for business by Darci Semeschuk Flood condition on the Souris Golf Course pushed the opening back several weeks but maintenance and repairs have made it possible for golfers to get out and play. According to Garry Noto, secretary for the Souris Golf Course, all holes are open and play has been underway for a few days. “We are waiting for the main pump to be up and running and that could happen as soon as May 17,” he explained. “All holes are open and people are out golfing already.”

In addition to the Course being open for business, the kitchen has been leased and is up and running as well. Stop in at the Souris Golf Course for a round of golf and stay for dinner!

Celebrating Canada’s 150th

Spring Tea

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Celebrating their 20th year

Saturday, May 27 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Fellowship Club

• Fashion Show • Door Prizes • Penny Auction

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Page 3, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, May 19, 2017 bina Co-op. Other directors who were recognized for their service on the Board included Daryl Devos for 9 years of service, Bertrand De Rocquigny for 15 years of service and Ernest Fraser for completing 24 years of service. Jocelyn Van Koughnet, FCL District Director, reported on FCL’s highlights over the past year. While the Western Canadian economy

has been impacted by declining activity in the energy sector, FCL and retail co-ops were still able to achieve success and deliver benefits to their members. Jocelyn presented Marc Grenier with a plaque recognizing 75 years of Pembina Co-op serving its members. Marc Grenier ended the meeting by thanking the Coop staff for their dedication and the members for their

continued support in making 2016 another very successful year for Pembina Co-op. Pembina Co-op is owned by over 11,000 members in southern Manitoba. Members are served through retail facilities located in Baldur, Crystal City, Cypress River, Glenboro, Homewood, Manitou, Mariapolis, Minto, Notre Dame, Oakbank, Pilot Mound, St. Claude, St. Leon, Souris and Swan Lake.

Maguire unveils Canada 150 Service Medallion In celebration of our country’s sesquicentennial anniversary, Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, unveiled the Canada 150 Service Medallion – a commemoration coin in recognition of Brandon-Souris volunteers who have made outstanding contributions in their community. The nominations for this award are for deserving individuals who, through their volunteerism, have enriched the lives of others and have made a lasting impact in their community. Maguire launched the Canada 150 Service Medallion in response to the Liberal government breaking tradition and cancelling the practice of issuing a commemorative medal to mark important anniversaries and other great occasions. Maguire said, “This is the first time in history that the Federal government will not recognize hardworking Canadian volunteers on a milestone anniversary of Confed-

eration. I firmly believe that Westman volunteers should be recognized for their efforts and the Canada 150 Service Medallion provides the perfect way to do just that.” Volunteers who meet the following criteria are eligible for a Canada 150 Service Medallion: • Demonstrated initiative, leadership, and creativity in their service to others. • Have served as a role model for others in their community • Or have improved the overall quality of life of fellow citizens and the community as a whole. In order to nominate someone, the nominator must ensure the nominee’s efforts are voluntary and not paid. Nominees must be a resident of Brandon-Souris and a Canadian Citizen. Nominators may only nominate one person and all areas of the nomination form must be completed and submitted by June 15. All applications will be presented to the selection

committee, which will determine the 30 volunteers who will be selected to receive the Canada 150 Service Medallion. Nominators will receive a letter informing them of the status of their nominee and all nominees will receive a letter thanking them for their community contribution. Those selected will be presented their Canada 150 Service Medallion at an event in July 2017. Maguire concluded, “The people of Westman are among the most generous in the country when it comes to volunteering their time in their communities. I am thrilled to be able to formally recognize dedicated individuals through the Canada 150 Service Medallion.” To nominate an individual you can do so by visiting www.larrymaguire. ca/canada150 or by emailing Larry.Maguire@parl. gc.ca to receive a nomination form. Anyone who has questions can call Maguire’s Parliamentary Office at 613995-9372.

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Souris Health Auxiliary has volunteered to host the lunches at the Mobile Blood Donor Clinics in Souris for 17 years. That has come to an end with Canadian Blood Services closing Brandon and all mobile clinics in westman. It was a very sad day for Auxiliary members and indeed many Souris donors who will find it difficult to travel to Brandon for the rescheduled twice-monthly mobile clinic. Pictured (LR): Auxiliary volunteers, Elaine Phillips, Sheila Hollyoake and Gayle O’Greysik, are behind the counter serving juice, cookies and cake to individuals who have just made their final donation of blood in Sou ris. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK

Senior’s Organized Services

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 4:00 p.m. Phone 204-483-3106. Things to do with us at Victoria Park Lodge: Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. - Fun chair

exercises; Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. - Fun Bingo; Friday at 1:30 p.m. - Fun Games Cory entertains on the piano and sing-a-longs, too, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. At Crescent Manor on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. come join us for chair exercises. Truly hoping all of you had a wonderful Mother’s

Day this past weekend and got to spend time with your families. It is so nice to have special occasions that bring us together often. Hope you are all looking for things with flowers on them to wear to our fun Flower Power Tea. There will be a surprise for one lucky person, too. Make a bracelet, earrings, neck-

laces, rings, wear a blouse, a dress, sweater whatever and let’s have some fun. Of course if you are not into flowering up then come as you are and enjoy those who get creative. We are planning our SOS Spring Tea for May 26 so be sure to save the date. On a serious note, we

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really do need drivers who will drive in Winnipeg. Call us for more information please. If you love to clean we can always use more cleaners, too, and handi-person for odd jobs. Save the date - June 1 is our annual Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s. Come and walk with us, pledge if you like and we will all go for a not too long walk, with walkers, scooters, power chairs, and wheelchairs that will be pushed by our local school students. Come and help or just come and walk. Call the office for more information! The pledge forms arrived today. If you would like help with spring cleaning inside your home or help with cleaning up your yard for the season, give us a call and we will get you some help as quickly as we can. We have drivers to get you to and from your appointments in and out of town. We like to use the Handi-van as much as possible, but if it is booked we will do our best to see you get to where you need to go. Also we have Cancer Care drivers for those who need to get to Brandon for treatments. Call to register with us and we will do the

rest. The Victoria Lifeline is also hooked up by SOS. This unit will get you help 24 hours day 7 days a week with just the push of a button. Please call us for more information on this special unit and help button. Some words to think about by Helen Steiner Rice Fulfillment Apple blossoms bursting wide, now beautify the tree, and make a springtime picture that is beautiful to see. Oh, fragrant lovely blossoms, you’ll make a bright bouquet. If I break your branches from the apple tree today, But if I break your branches and make your beauty mine, you’ll bear no fruit in season and when severed from the vine, And when we cut ourselves away from guidance that’s divine, Our lives will be as fruitless as the branch without the vine, For as the flowering branches depend upon the tree to nourish and fulfill them till they reach futurity, We too must be dependent on our Father up above, for we are but the branches and He’s the tree of love.

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Manitoba Crop Report Manitoba Agriculture released their second crop report on May 15. The provincial summary reported some rainfall received in most regions but at very low levels, only delaying seeding operations by a few hours to a day. All regions report good seeding progress made during the week with warmer temperatures and improving seedbed conditions. Approximately 50 to 60% of seeding is done in Manitoba with the most progress made in central region and the least in the northwest and southwest regions. Many areas that had high water tables now have access to more and more fields as top soils are drying down. Light textured soils have dried up to the point that a rain would be welcome to assist with germination. Most cereals are planted, with the earliest fields emerging nicely. Good progress made with canola. Soybean planting is well underway and is expected to advance rapidly. Many winter wheat fields are winter damaged in the Eastern and Interlake regions requiring re-seeding to spring crops. Hay and pastures are growing slowly. Livestock water availability is considered good. Southwest Region Report Ideal soil moisture conditions in the majority of

the southwest region. There were some showers early in the week but warm weather and high winds assisted in the dry down process. The region experienced near normal temperatures and cold nights with some frost last week. Good weather continued to improve soil surface conditions allowing field machinery access for seeding operations. Topsoil moisture conditions have changed to the point of being too dry for seed germination in lighter soil types. There are reports of soil blowing in lighter textured soils during the high winds on the weekend. Some precipitation would be beneficial to firm the soil surface and prevent soil erosion from wind. The soil temperatures range between 12 to 15°C at 5 cm and 10 to 14°C at 20 cm. Good seeding progress was accomplished last week. Overall seeding is approximately 30 to 35% complete. About 40 to 50% of the spring wheat and field peas are planted and about 20 to 30% of the canola is in the ground. Some flax and corn is also planted, but the percentage done is low. Approximately 10 to 15% of the soybean acres are planted. Barley and oats are close to 40 to 45% planted. A few sunflower acres are also in the ground. Early seeded cereals are emerging slowly due to

Seeding is underway for many Manitoba farmers. According to the Manitoba Crop Report for the southwest region, overall seeding is approximately 30 to 35% complete. About 40 to 50% of the spring wheat and field peas are planted and about 20 to 30% of the canola is in the ground. Some flax and corn is also planted, but the percentage done is low. Approximately 10 to 15% of the soybean acres are planted. Barley and oats are close to 40 to 45% planted. A few sunflower acres are also in the ground. This producer is hard at work north of Souris. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER moderate soil temperatures and colder nights. Winter wheat recovery is looking good in most areas with little to no concerns at this time. Most crop is at two to three leaf stage with weed control measures likely to start being applied at the end of this week. There are reports of some water stressed fields in the southwest corner. Diamond back moth traps are set up across the region and counts are coming in low in the Southwest at this time. Conditions are good for weed growth and several producers are applying a burn-off treatment before or right after seeding. Forages continue to advance with the warmer weather. Alfalfa is approximately 15 cm tall and the grasses are in the two to three leaf stage. Water levels have dropped on flooded pastures and hay lands. Dugouts are full.

Souris RCMP Report Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: May 9 – An anonymous caller reported seeing a group of 3-4 people shooting peacocks with an airsoft gun. Police attended but found no one. A group of adults in the vicinity stated that they saw nothing. May 13 – Gas n’ Dash was reported to Police. Police located the driver, who advised that it was in error. Complainant was happy that he returned to pay and did not want charges laid. May 15 – Report of possible gunshots in Souris. Members patrolled the area but heard and saw nothing. No further complaints. May 16 – A driver’s licence was found on 1st St. S. and turned into Police. The owner was located and it was returned to its rightful owner. On the same day a report of an adult daughter assaulting her mother was reported. The complainant later de-

cided not to lay charges. Friday FYI: I am thrilled to report that Souris Detachment now has a new member! He comes to us from Depot in Regina, with his wife and baby girl. They have decided to make Souris their home, during this posting! Welcome to

Souris, Constable! False alarms: 4 Speeding: 3 Other Traffic: 1 Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergent crime: 204-483-2123 Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204483-2854

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HOURS OF OPERATION: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Value of gift card depends on amount of used oil or antifreeze brought in.

MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD Ph: 204-483-5200 • Fax 204-483-5203 MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS:

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HANDI-TRANSIT: To book your ride call 204-741-0202 Monday - Friday In-town trip: $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip • $50.00 Pre-paid pass (10 rides + 1 free) Group trips are also available upon request – advanced booking required

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

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MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD BY-LAW No. 1780 states: “The owner of every dog must register such dog”. License will be issued upon proof of rabies vaccination. Cost is $20 per dog after April 30.

Souris-Glenwood CDC is hiring! Tourism Coordinator / Museum Staff

Full and part time positions for students from end of June to after September long weekend. Work at The Plum and Railway Museums in Souris. The Plum operates as Souris’s Heritage Museum and the main Tourist Information Centre. The positions involve greeting the public, leading museum tours, selling souvenirs, providing travel and tourist information and light food service in the Tea Room. Must be 16 years of age. Familiarity with MS PowerPoint and Smartboard technology is an asset. Email resume to sgcdc@mymts.net or mail to Box 245, Souris, MB R0K 2C0. Phone 204-721-0631 for more information. PUBLIC NOTICE: REGARDING MOWING OF ROAD ALLOWANCES Please be advised that the Municipality will commence mowing of road allowances in June. Any person who intends to cut hay in municipal ditches must notify the Municipal Office in writing before June 2, as to the specific locations. All such hay must be cut and removed by July 17, after which time it will be mowed by the Municipality. For further information, contact the Municipal Office by ph: 204-483-5217 or email sg.pwm@mtsmail.ca. Residents are reminded to refrain from leaving hay, bales or other debris along the edges of roads, as this interferes with road grading activities. Any such material will be removed at the owner’s expense. DUST CONTROL application & payment is required prior to the product being applied. Rural residents of within the Municipality wanting dust control product applied to the road adjacent to their yard site may do so by completing an application form at the Municipal Office along with payment. For further information please contact the Municipal Office at 204-483-5200.

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One apartment, publicbedroom representatives to central parking, serve on location, various committees. An honorarium is paid$437/ laundry and water. for all committee meetings. month. Phone Manager Experience in education, 204-483-3123. law, or accounting is beneficial but not required. Please submit your resume to:

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kindness and sympathy: flowers, cards, phone calls, visits and donations to The Reston andwords Area charities and kind Earlyto Learning Centre spoken our family regardingseeks the recent passing of our a trained Mom, Margie Janz.professional educational We want to express special for position of Director. appreciation to Father Kelly Qualified Wilson for hiscandidate words of will com-be strong leader, possess forta and Kowalchuk’s Funeral experience Home for their or professiondegree in al education, arrangements andexcellent caring with service. Thank you to the computer Souris Legionskills. LadiesPlease for sendand dinner resumefollowing and lunch thereferences service. To Dr. Cramto andrelcboard@gmail.com. staff at the Souris Personal Care, for your comThis opportunity passion and caring tocloses our October 31, 2015. over Mom and to ourselves the last 2 1/2 years. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Marilyn Forsyth and David Janz Sourisand District Arts Council Families.

COMING EVENTS

Concert Series 2015/2016 to include: • TERRY Thank you to BARBER my family; – Marla, Keven5 and Terra, November Gail, and my PETERS sister Jean – • JESSE Percy, who hosted my birth10 29. Thank dayDecember tea on April Houndwhoof took the you• toThe everyone theBaskervilles time to come, your atten- – (MTC) dance made11 the afternoon a February special celebration and was • SIERRA NOBLE – very much appreciated. February 25 all the lovely Thanks too for cards, flowers, phone • JETgifts, STREAM – April 17 calls, and email messages. Season tickets are now It was a fun day. available – get yours and Sincerely, see Wilma 5 shows for the price Seafoot of 4. Adults $80; Students $40. For tickets please call Coming Events Sharon Dunn 204-4832001 or Kathy Price at Kirkup Agencies 204-4832149. Everyone is welcome – come out and bring a friend! Also check out our new website www.sourisdistrictarts.com. -----------------------------------

Souris Art Club Annual Art Show Sunday, May 28 Hip or Knee

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Replacement? at the Community Hall Restrictions in Admission by donation, Walking/Dressing? includes refreshments. $2,000 Yearly Tax Credit TELUS MANITOBA MOTORCYin TaxDAD.Fighting Rebates CLE $40,000 RIDE FOR Prostate Cancer Saturday, May 27 Disability Tax Credit 10:00 A.M. Official Start Polo Park Shopping Centre. Register online: For Expert Help: ridefordad.ca/manitoba

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Souris Hillcrest Museum General Employment Halloween Tea, Thursday October 29, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Fellowship Club.2010 Rainbow Forsyth Hauling Ltd. Auction, requires bake table, feel freeCLASS to wear a costume! 1A TRUCK ProceedsDRIVERS. from tea will go towards the restoration of a We offer: stained glass window. ° Industry leading wages ----------------------------------° Defined work schedules Elgin and District Museum ° Benefits plan will have a showing of the 3rd film in must the Warpaths Applicants have: Series° Previous “Silver Crosses” oilfield on hauling November experience 10, Tuesday, ° Valid license 2015 at class 7:30 1p.m. in the ° CleanCommunity drivers abstract Elgin Hall. ° Hold Current Admission is Safety $5.00. Tickets Everyone welcome.

CARDS OF THANKS alesha@forsythhauling.com Please apply with resume and driver’s abstract to:

OR Fax:Bertholet 204-634-2208 Edward - With heartfelt thanks to our CLASSand 1A &friends 3A TRUCK family for so DRIVERS many acts REQUIRED of kindness to operate vacstime. during a verysemi difficult and straight vacs A special thank you Dr. in SEthe Sask. Cram and wonderful Full or part timeHealth staff of the Souris positions available. Centre for their care and Wages based on concern for all of our experience. needs. Thank you to Resume’s and work Fatherreferences Michael for to: officiating at the service and the St. Jeanʼs CWA Competition forEnvironmental the lovely lunch Ltd.they PO Thank Box 609 provided. you to all Carnduff, SK. S0C who came to 0S0 Dadʼs Email :and competition@ funeral our sincere thanks sasktel.net to Dexter of Office : 306-482-3558 Kowalchukʼs Funeral Fax for : 306-482-3574 Home all his hard work Charlie : 306-482-7897 and attention to detail. Greg : 306-485-7833 Sincerely, Cindy Reynolds & family and Gail Wright & family ----------------------------------I am so grateful for the many acts of kindness I have received. Thank you to Dr. Ziada, the nurses, ambulance drivers and all the staff at the Souris Hospital for their care and concern. The food, flowers and visits have helped us so much. I feel very blessed by the care I received both here and at Riverdale Centre in Rivers and that I live in this caring community. Elinor Birks

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ALL CLASSIFIEDS MUST BE PREPAID

Advertising copy deviating in any way from the regular classified style will be considered display and charged at the rate of $6.50/column inch. AGREEMENT The Publisher reserves the right to refuse any or all advertising for any reason, stated or unstated. Advertisers requesting publication of either display or classified advertisements agree that should the advertisement be omitted from the issue ordered for whatever reason, the Souris Plaindealer shall not be held liable. It is also agreed that in the event of an error appearing in the published advertisement, the Souris Plaindealer accepts no liability beyond the amount paid for that portion of the advertisement in which the error appears or affects. Claims for adjustment are limited to errors appearing in the first insertion only.

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Houses for Sale

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - At2 ONLY 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. HUNT tention Manitoba residents: Do you Starting at $89,900. Altona Mobile or someone you know suffer from Homes, 1-800-582-4036, 1-204Robert Arthur (Bob), a disability? Get up to $40,000 324-6776 Email amhl@mymts.net from the July Canadian Government. 17, 1932 - October 5, 2015 Immediate Possession Available. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or It is with deep sadness that our1638 family announces sqft RTM. 2.5 baths,the Cathewww.canadabenefit.ca/free-asdral his Ceiling, Island Kitchen. passing of Bob. He leaves to mourn love and partner sessment $189,000. Floorplan online at Sylvia Plawucki of over 25 years.wgiesbrechthomes.ca. Also left to mourn are Custom Dream job. Live in caregivBuilds Plawucki, also available. Sylviaʼs children: son Wade (Jocelyn) daughter Call er/housekeeper in Winnipeg and 204.346.3231 Tara, sonNeeds Darren (Dino) (Linda) Plawucki orandemail their wilFlorida! a driver’s licence bert@wghomes.ca for more inforand be Ryan able to and travel. Jamie. (204) 997children Granddaughter Kelly Capp mation. 4629 and her family. Bob treated Sylviaʼs children as if they

Buildings / Granaries were his own. Also left to mourn Steel is Bobʼs only sister MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! InDoreen Logeot, sisters-in-law Irene (Bill) STEEL BUILDING SALEHunt ...”MEGA demand(James) career! Employers have MADNESS SALE!” $5,780. work-at-home positions and Mary (Bert) Hunt;available. Aunt Alice Ardagh and20X23 Uncle 25X25 $6,312.30X31 $8,175. Get online training you need from George and Aunt Elva Hunt; and many nieces and 33X35 $9,407. One End Wall Inan employer-trusted program. Visnephews, and countless cousins, all ofCheck whichOutBob was For Sale - Misc cluded. www.pioneerit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855steel.ca for more prices. Pioneer 768-3362 to start training for your so proud. Advertisements and statements Steel 1-855-212-7036 work-at-home career today! Bob washerein a person contained are thewho solekept re- the family connected no matter how far away. sponsibility the persons or by en-his parents, Robert and Kathleen Hunt, and by his three Bob was ofpredeceased tities that post the advertisement, brothers, William (Bill), Albert (Bert) and Brian. and the Manitoba Community Bob attended Forbes School (Glenwood Municipality) and one year in Hartney. In Newspaper Association and membership do 1956 not make warranty 1953 to he any bused children to Hartney by car when Forbes School did not have as to the accuracy, completeness, enough students enrolled to keep it open, during those three years he worked part truthfulness or reliability of such time at Atkinson Electric, C.C.I.L. Equipment and the Hartney Post Office. In the fall advertisements. For greater information on he advertising of 1956 startedconditions, to work with the Manitoba Hydro Commission as a timekeeper. please consult the Association’s He spent fourteen years in Boissevain as area clerk then moved to Winnipeg 1972 Blanket Advertising Conditions on working aswww.mcna.com. a clerk. In 1975 Bob moved to Jenpeg as a camp clerk. In 1979 he our website at moved to TRUCKLOAD St. James, Winnipeg as a caretaker and then to Gillam in 1985. After 35 ANNUAL MATyears SALE! with Manitoba Hydro TRESS Starts May 5th! WE he retired in 1991. HAVE STOCK!all$389 pillow topcoached baseball while in Boissevain. When he was no Bob loved sports, and mattress set double or queen size. longer able to watch the $459 RB queen mattress (800games in person or on television he continued to enjoy pocket coil pillow top).on $599 listening to them theBeauradio. tyrest queena set. $1499 queen He had great love of adhorses, especially Belgians, and was thrilled justable bed, head and foot, wirewhen onewith of his geldings made it to the Royal Fair in Toronto. less remote queen Beautyrest mattress. adjustable set held and at the Hartney Centennial Centre with FuneralKing service was mattress WE HAVE interment$1899. in the Hartney Riverside Cemetery. STOCK EVEN IN ADJUSTABLE “To Sylvia my love forever.ofI came BEDS! Limited number floorto the end. The sun has set for me. Why cry for a soul model specials stillbut available. Seelife. Remember the love we shared. Remember set free. Miss me, go on with staff or contact KDL for more inforthe good times we had together. On this journey I must go alone. Miss me but mation. Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-6 & me Furniture go. Foreveratholding your hand. Love Bob.” Sun 11-5. Call let KDL 204-571-1971. Ave., In memory660 of Highland Bob, donations may be made to the Polio South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon. Survivors Association or to the Hartney Rink Fund c/o Town of BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Hartney, Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0. Automotive, farm, construction, Kowalchukʼs Funeral Home, Souris, in care of ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf arrangements. carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsoExpression of sympathy may be made at lete and hard-to-find batteries. SOwww.kowalchuks.net LAR systems. The Battery Man.

Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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www.batteryman.caobsolete and Reconditioned, hard-to-find batteries. Hill Top Resort camping. SOLAR 600 treed equipment. The beach Batterylake, Man. acres with sand any size RV. Quads, ok. Live music. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 May to Sept starting at $400. Site www.batteryman.ca visits info@hilltopresort.ca -----------------------------------PLand R OWanted V I N CForE Weekend - W I D Eor CLASSIFIEDS. Reach 10-160 over Permanent Getaway. Acres. May offer assessed value. 400,000 readers weekly. Call Maximum $30,000. have this newspaper NOWMust or email trees and road access. Nothing classifieds@mcna.com for swampy. 204-589-1886, ejdetails. co@mts.net. -----------------------------------KDL FurnitureʼsCLASSIFIEDS. ìLUCKY PROVINCE-WIDE 13THî Reach ANNIVERSARY over 400,000 SALE readers weekly. Call until this newspaper Extended October NOW 31! or email stock classified@mcna.com Limited available onfor details. Parts & full trailer repair, select products. BEST trailer safeties & Autopac Trailer SAVINGS THE & YEAR Repair. Sales,OFLeasing Financfrom off all ing of 10-60% flat-deck, dump box,store cargo, gooseneck &Enter utility trailers & truck products. our $1000 beds. No Kaldeck Truck required. & Trailer, draw. purchase MacGregor, Mb. 1-888AHwy few #1 of the HOT SPECIALS: 685-3127. $699 Beautyrest Queen 3î Stock, cancelled, mis-measured and custom kitchens in Oak, Maple, MDF, Cherry Alder, Walnut, Melamine, Painted, Lacquered, Stained, Glazed custom finishes. We do them all!! Fehr’s Cabinet Warehouse 1-800-758-6924

Livestock

Simmental bulls, Reds, Blacks, and Traditionals, all A1 sires. Also, Black Angus yearling bulls. Phone Prospect Simmentals, Jim Pringle 204-877-3855, or 204-748-7018 (cell).

Roberts commits to UBC

left on sales lot. One home in Pillow-top set; Pillow-top King Rapid City move-in ready and set $695; $459 5 piece 48î Souris Sabre is pleased pricedsquad to sell. Glendale table The set; Floor Model sofa rugby to announce Kendra Roberts has260 comMobile Home Sales, Glen and chairs sets $1195that (La-zAvenue, Brandon 204-724boy Co.); $449to5 piece Youth mitted the University of British Columbia 7907 Kendra will be atbedroom suite (2 colors). Thunderbirds rugby team. BUILDINGS Come in and see our friendly tending University of BritishSTEEL Columbia in the STEEL BUILDINGS… and experienced staff. You fall. ìMADNESS SALE!î All wonʼt be disappointed. Sale PHOTO/SUBMITTED Hours: Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 Buildings, All Models. Youʼll & Sun 12-5. Call KDL think weʼve gone MAD Furniture at 204-571-1971. DEALS. Call Now and get 660 Highland Ave., South your DEAL. Pioneer Steel 1side of #1 Hwy., Brandon. 8 0 0 - 6 6 8 - 5 4 2 2 MOBILE HOMES www.pioneersteel.ca 5 New 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. WANTED Starting at $83,000. Altona FIREARMS. All types wanted, Mobile Homes, 1-800-582estates, collections, single 4036, 1-204-324-6776 Email: items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. amhl@mymts.net Licensed Dealer. -----------------------------------1 . 8 6 6 . 9 6 0 . 0 0 4 5 CLEARANCE of in-stock SRI mobile homes. Onlyand 3 homes www.dollars4guns.com. Telephone on-line counselling

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The nurses and staff of Canadian Blood Services and volunteers from the Souris Health Auxiliary pose together just prior to the opening of the final Blood Donor Clinic in Souris on May 16. It was a bittersweet moment for members of the community and the Auxiliary. PHOTO/SUBMITTED

Richardson Pioneer makes generous donation Souris Minor Ball has just received word of a donation from Richardson Pioneer in the amount of $10,000! This brings them within about $4,000 of the goal to complete Diamond 4 renovations. Pictured: Three-year-old Ella Parham, assisted by volunteer Danielle Fortin, sets up her T-ball swing. This was the first ball game played on the newly renovated Diamond 4.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY ROXANNE SCRABA RMT, DHMS

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Toll Free 1-877-866-6444 HAROLD REID, C.A. AUDRA NYCHUK, C.A. IAN MCMULLAN, C.A.

Registered Massage Therapist, Homeopath Souris 483-2225

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Laura J. McDougald-Williams

Souris: 204.483.1556 Brandon: 204.725.8770 Fax: 204.483.2321 lwilliams@mhlaw.ca

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Office Hours: Monday - Friday • 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Toll Free: 1-800-628-7960 4 Crescent Avenue West

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Souris, MB

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Boulanger Construction Renovations, New Construction Large or Small Jobs Free Estimates

• New Homes Licensed R-2000 Builder • Additions & Renovations • Roofing

If you are energetic, have a positive attitude, and are an idea guru, you may be the one we are looking for. The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes: • Customer focused • Always looking to improve the product • A great understanding of the media landscape • Understanding the internet and the opportunities that exist for our customers and ourselves • A great people person • Not afraid to roll up your sleeve to make it happen • Able to create new ideas and see them through to completion • Able to motivate your team and lead them to be the best that they can be • Good with numbers and not afraid of making money If this sounds like you, and you would like the opportunity to showcase your abilities, send your resume to: Jim Ambrose V.P of Operations, Prairie Newspaper Group jambrose@GlacierMedia.ca Reply By: May 31, 2017

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New Construction • Renovations • Free Estimates CALL JIM!

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We offer a competitive compensation package that consists of salary, bonus, car allowance and benefits.

1:00 p.m.

Journeyman

Prairie Newspaper Group is looking for a Publisher to lead our media division in North Central Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will be stationed in the heart of the prairies, Humboldt/Tisdale area. The newspaper is much respected and has a long standing in the community. The community is growing and very diverse, with lots of recreation in and around the city.

ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN WORSHIP

11:00 a.m.

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Call 483-0107 or 483-3848

CHURCH CALENDAR

Souris Dental Centre Family Dentistry Appointments Available Monday - Friday

483-2112

SUNDAY SERVICE 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m.

FAITH

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ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

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Electrical Contractor Underground Wire locating

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Souris Beautification preparing for Canada 150 submitted Planning, digging, raking, cleaning, watering, raising money is just some of the work the Souris Beautification group have been doing the last 20 years. The group became a reality when one day a few ladies, namely Diana McCallum, the late Margaret Janz, and Kaye Sadler, were talking at Window Magic Greenhouse and said we needed to do more to promote the pretty setting of our town. In May of 1997 Diana formed a committee of 10 people, two from five service groups. For the next 20 years it has been non stop planning.Looking back, our first projects were the wooden boxes on the Crescent etc. and built by Allan Cowieson and the late Gordy Lowe. They have just all been painted white for the upcoming 150th Canada celebration. The hanging baskets have been and remain a beautiful asset to the community. These were made possible by money given in memory of loved ones. Sadler’s Creekside Greenhouse continuously provide us with the beautiful blooms that we enjoy each year. Keeping the baskets looking good is always a challenge with

Local volunteers (L-R): Diane Maguire, Linda Harris, Eleanor Thompson and Pat Rowe are seen here making floral decoration in red and white for the upcoming Spring Tea hosted by the Beautification Committee. The Tea, in honour of Canada 150, will be held May 27 at the Fellowship Centre. the watering and fertilizing done by our summer help. Over the years a lot of planning and money has gone to worthwhile projects such as, the island on the Crescent, the Esso lot on corner of Highway 250 and Highway 2, the wall built

by the Plum Creek, planters in many areas of town and the most welcome benches, cement pots and picnic tables donated by groups and individuals. None of this would happen if it weren’t for the volunteers and donations. We

Retirement Auction Lyle Mitchell • Redvers ,SK

Monday June 5th at 10 a.m. CST

Featuring 2002 MX110 Case IH MFD, 1988 Case IH 7120, Bergen stock trailer 2013 Rainbow 30’ flat deck, High Line 6600 bale processor, 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004 Springdale 27’ travel trailer bunk style, Honda 3 wheeler, Like new yard equipment, Plus full line of farm equipment For information call Lyle at 306-452-3791

Estate of Brian Riddell Farm and Bison Handling Equipment Pierson, MB

Wednesday June 7th at 10 am DST

Featuring Berlinic hydraulic Bison Handling System, 2012 Ag Shield 120’ sprayer, 2005 Westward 9250 SP swather, JD 4430 & 4640, Ford Verstile 9280, Ford 8N, Ford F600 truck w/ roll tarp, Plus a complete line of farm and livestock equipment For information call Greg 204-634-2478

Farm Equipment Auction for Jim and Susan Ferris Elkhorn, MB

Saturday June 10th at 10 DST

Featuring 2012 Kubota M110 X with only 1401 hours, 2013 Arctic Cat 400 w/ very low hours, 1993 Kubota, 1984 IHC 5088, 2002 Case IH KBX 562 round baler, 3 very well broke Quarter horses, Real Industries squeeze chute, 1940 General, IHC, W6 & S WD6, 11 – 1650 steel bins to be moved, Plus full line of farm and livestock equipment For information call Jim 204-845-2517

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For a no obligation consultation please call Ross (204)877-3834 • Toll Free 877-617-2537 www.rosstaylorauction.com SK Lic# 909917 MB Lic# 1300

thank you all who have had a part in keeping our town looking good and especially thank Sadler’s for the petunia tree and the welding creation that Jim Kohut created with the big S for Souris, both on the Esso lot on corner of Highway 250

and Highway 2. Over the years the Beautification group has entered into the Communities in Bloom competitions and won both provincially and nationally. To celebrate our 20th year and Canada’s 150th

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we salute you with a tea on May 27 at the Fellowship Centre, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Come check out the baking, penny parade table and other door prizes. The profits will go to the Souris Beautification for their continued work.