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It’s finally going to happen, the sod has been turned on the new hotel, senior’s apartment block slated for Souris. Ceremonies were held on July 14 as people turned out to take part in the auspicious occasion. Pictured (L-R): Mayor Darryl Jackson; Project president, Forbes Arbuckle, and Steel Creek representative, Ken Rempel. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER by Glen Kirby Building a new $8.9-million hotel and apartment complex in the heart of Souris is expected to begin almost immediately, following last week’s symbolic sod-turning. As the gold-painted shovel pushed into the gravel Thursday at a former auto dealership on 1st Avenue, Souris-Glenwood Mayor Darryl Jackson proclaimed, “It’s on solid ground!” The go-ahead is reassuring to local residents and businesses who have been hearing about the project from Steel Creek Developers since September, 2015, but saw no activity on the prime real estate vacant since fire destroyed the Murray Auto dealership in 1996. “We hope to have the shell of the building up and the roof on by late November,” says Trevor Rempel, vice- president of Sales and Marketing for the familyowned development company headquartered in Hepburn, SK. The complex will contain 29 hotel rooms and 18 apartments for “active adults” aged 50 and up. The four
story building is the most significant construction project in Souris since an arena/curling rink/community hall built in 1994 for about $3-million. “Anytime you can keep people in your community overnight, you get spinoff benefits,” said Rempel. “People buy gas. People buy pizza. People go to the museums and other tourist attractions.” Joining Rempel at the sod-turning was his father and company president Ken; Mayor Jackson, Forbes Arbuckle, president of the local investors’ group; BrandonSouris Member of Parliament Larry Maguire; and Murray family representative Del Murray. “We feel the vision for this building bodes well for the town,” said Murray, standing before a crowd of approximately 50. “My mother and father would be very proud.” A.A. Murray established a car dealership on the site in 1926 which grew into today’s nation-wide Murray Auto Group with 30 dealerships. Rempel says the Murray family is a significant shareholder in the new
development, along with investors from the Souris area, Winnipeg and Regina. “Steel Creek is a 10% owner of the building with 13 other investors sharing the remaining 90%,” said Rempel. Rempel says bank financing is dependent on Steel Creek having occupancy agreements for 80% of the apartments by the time 80% of the building is completed. However, he says the local investors’ group has committed to provide bridge financing if that threshold cannot be met. With a green light for construction, developers plan to re-approach potential tenants who have paid $1,000 to secure a suite and have them sign occupancy agreements. “This will trigger more sign-ups,” said Rempel. Tenants will pay a $65,000 “buy-in” refundable upon end-of-tenancy, and approximately $2,000 each month for rent. Occupancy is slated for sometime between August and October, 2017.
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Council approves financial help for Hillcrest
by Glen Kirby Taxpayers in Souris-Glenwood will be contributing more to the operation of the Hillcrest Museum, after municipal council finally agreed to museum officials’ request for increased funding. Councillors approved a $4,500 annual grant during their regular meeting earlier this month, a substantial $3,400 increase over previous years. “It’s a challenge to keep the doors open,” Museum treasurer Kevin Bowie told Council as he reaffirmed a plea originally made in February for the municipality to increase funding or forgive annual property taxes amounting to $4,500 on the landmark building adjacent to the Swinging Bridge. Bowie said the Museum Board, racked by increased operating costs and struggling with several seasons of slumping attendance, is seeking “long-term security to make sure the culture and heritage of the local community is preserved.” Last year, despite a resurgence in admissions, the
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, 10:00 a.m. - Fun chair exercises; Wednesday,
Hillcrest had to fundraise approximately $13,000 from the community to help cover expenses of $27,000. Increasing rates for electricity and insurance are significant costs. “You’re not the only one in financial difficulty,” said Mayor Darryl Jackson, noting The Plum and Souris Railway Museum face similar challenges. Municipal funding to the three local museums and the Souris Fellowship Centre is mostly returned to municipal coffers when those organizations pay property taxes. The exception is the Railway Museum which does not pay property taxes despite sitting on municipal land next to The Plum. Before putting forth a motion to increase Hillcrest funding, Councillor Mark Gillis said municipal grants to the other heritage organizations could also be hiked to offset property taxes, with a minimum impact on local taxpayers, to keep support “equitable”. However, that did not become part of the resolution. Councillor Gerry Williams felt the municipality
1:30 p.m. - Fun Bingo; Friday, 1:30 p.m. Fun Games; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cory entertaining on the piano and sing-a-longs, too. At Crescent Manor - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. come join us for chair exercises. S.O.S. will hook up the Victoria Lifeline Service which will get you help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with just the push of a button. ERIK KITS, Emergency Response Information Kit: Please drop by the office and pick one up or we will deliver one to you. These are important information papers you can fill out and keep on your fridge. It will contain your medical information, your medications list, you can name your proxy, in the event you need one to help with your
This Week in History by Tyler Bugg July 17: At a cost of $17 million dollars and taking one year and a day to construct, Disneyland opened to invited guests and the media, with ABC broadcasting the opening live. Over 28,000 people came to the event, though thousands did with counterfeit tickets and even climbing over the fence that surrounded the property. With temperatures over 38 Celsius, a plumbers strike that left drinking fountains inoperable and some parents throwing their children over the crowd to get on rides led to the event being called “Black Sunday” by Disney executives after reviews came back extremely negatively. The park officially opened the next day. (1955) July 18: A fire broke out in Rome in the middle of the night and quickly raged out of control, burning vast swathes of the center of the Roman Empire. The fire raged for six days before it was brought under control. Debate still continues if it was set by Emperor Nero in an insane fit to destroy enough land to allow him to build a new palace, giving birth to the legend of “fid-
had no real option but to raise Hillcrest funding as requested. “If we don’t give them the money, we may end up with a museum.” Next year, the Hillcrest will celebrate 50 years as a community museum. Bowie told Councillors that the facility makes a “significant contribution” to local tourism, showcasing the “tremendous history” of Souris and area. Council remains concerned about the Hillcrest’s long-term viability but Bowie said a structural study done last year shows the brick building “is a solid structure”. Admittedly, wood is rotting on some balconies. Bowie also requested that Council remove “as soon as possible” an overhead power line installed by the municipality without input from the Museum Board because it detracts from the visual and historic appeal of the 1910 building. “The Board almost unanimously feels that the power line should not be there,” he said.
decisions when you are unable to do so, and much more. Cancer Care drivers are also available to get you to and from your cancer treatments. Call the office and we will do the rest for you. As long as you give us the dates and times of the appointments, we will book your rides. Our drivers are confidential and reliable. We hope you never need this service but it is available through S.O.S. Congregate Meals are served five days a week at Crescent Manor at 5:00 p.m. If you would like to enjoy a delicious home cooked meal and good company, call 204-483-3990 and book yourself in. You’ll be glad you did. As well you can purchase some take home meals. It’s a great time to visit and eat
dling while Rome burned.” Others say it was an accident, and Nero helped care for the refugees. One thing is certain though: the first persecution against a new religion called Christianity began soon after. (64 AD) July 19: In a side meeting of the G7 Summit being held in Ottawa, French President François Mitterrand told US President Ronald Reagan that had a Soviet defector, Colonel Vladimir Vetrov of the KGB, had provided information that the USSR had been stealing information on Western computer and other technical information for years, with hundreds of agents. All those agents were exposed, arrested or provided with faulty information, which may have lead to a massive explosion that destroyed an oil pipeline in Siberia that crippled the Soviet economy. (1982) July 20: Codenamed Operation Valkyrie, a small group of military officers and dissidents in Nazi Germany attempted to kill Adolf Hitler and overthrow the Nazi state. With possible support from other military leaders including Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg set up a bomb at Hitler’s headquarters which successfully exploded, he and other conspirators attempted a military coup to take over Germany and sue for peace with the Western Allies. However, Hitler was barely injured, and the Nazis crushed the coup. Stauffenberg, along with 4,980 others were executed. Rommel committed suicide to prevent
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his family from being tortured. (1944) July 21: The Scopes Trial: John T. Scopes, a substitute high school teacher, was accused of teaching evolution in a biology class in Dayton, Tennessee, violating the creationist Butler Act. With former Democratic Presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan leading the prosecution and famed lawyer Clarence Darrow defending Scopes, Scopes was eventually found guilty and fined $100 but this was later overturned on a technicality. However, the debate over creationism and evolution, and the role of religion and science in society, continues to rage in the US school system today. (1922) July 22: Although they had the same monarch since 1603, the Kingdoms of England and Scotland had been technically two separate countries. However, with the details of the Treaty of Union being finalized, soon both countries would be unified into the Kingdom of Great Britain the next year. For decades Scotland had refused to unify with England, it was eventually agreed to under pressure from Queen Anne and the hardships Scotland faced after the economically disastrous Darien Scheme failed. (1706) July 23: Air Canada Flight 143, a Boeing 767 en route from Montreal to Edmonton with a stop in Ottawa, runs out of fuel half way through the trip. Captain Robert Pearson and First Officer Maurice Quintal, both experienced pilots, decided to try to “glide” the airplane to Gimli, Manitoba. In what would become known as the “Gimli Glider,” the airplane successfully landed at the abandoned RCAF base that was being used as a racetrack that day. Only 10 people on the plane were injured when evacuating. Human errors, including the confusion between metric and Imperial measurements, was attributed to the incident. (1983)
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Town’s only clothing store closes by Glen Kirby Ten months to the day after opening her new women’s clothing store in Souris, Cindy Allard locked the doors for the final time last weekend. “It’s really sad,” she said, standing outside My Li’l Boutique on Crescent Avenue. “I really don’t want to leave.” The downturn in the oil patch has forced Allard and her husband Bert, a driver with oilfield trucking company Spearing Services in Pipestone, to relocate to Winnipeg. Both have secured new jobs but Souris has lost its last remaining clothing store. “Oil prices plummeted and drivers work on commission so his wages dropped by two-thirds,” says Allard, who moved to Souris in 2014 and opened My Li’l Boutique in September, 2015, with assistance from Manitoba Entrepreneurship. “We had expected it would take two to three years before we would generate an income from the store, so we didn’t have much choice.” My Li’l Boutique is the third clothing store casualty in Souris since 2015. Last June, Lauren’s Corner Closet at 5 Crescent Avenue W., closed after nearly 30 years. Previously, a clothing store
Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: July 13 • Police performed a wellbeing check on a resident of Crescent Manor. The female was located on the floor of her unit and advised the member that she had fallen and she couldn’t get up. The member asked her to put her cigarette out and assisted her on getting back into a chair. She did not require medical attention. July 14 • A report of a suspicious person in the Municipality of OaklandWawanesa was responded to by Souris RCMP. Police made patrols but did not locate the young male. July 15 • A second report of a suspicious person was received by Souris RCMP. The subject was selling alarm systems door-todoor but could not provide a business card, flyer, or license to sell. Police tracked down the salesman and confirmed his credentials and authorization to sell in Town. On the same day a report of a Break & Enter to a residence in Souris was reported. Police in-
at 6 Crescent Avenue W shut its doors after about a year in business. “It’s a very big loss to the Town,” says Darci Semeschuk, president of the Souris and Glenwood Chamber of Commerce, adding seniors and shut-ins will be particularly affected. She blames the Town’s proximity to Brandon as a prime problem for local retailers. “As it gets easier to get around, it’s easier to spend your money outside the community,” she says. Allard agrees that out-migration of shoppers is an issue and believes that local business owners, residents and groups like the Chamber of Commerce must all play a part in finding a solution. “Businesses need to be better organized and accessible to shoppers,” she says. An example is the Town’s only drug store, closed on weekends. “I really think the drugstore should be open Saturdays, especially in the summer. All those tourists coming here to visit and camp, needing bug spray or sunscreen or aspirins. Where do they go? They head to Brandon.” Allard says events to encourage
vestigated but could find no evidence of a break-in. Nothing was stolen, no witnesses or video. Friday FYI: Pursuant to Sec 118(1) of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the RCMP is unable to divulge information regarding a criminal record for anyone under the age of 18. A youth may request a criminal record check, however a name-based check will always show a negative result,
which states (in part) that the “…check did not identify any records…” Vulnerable Sector checks cannot be completed for any person under the age of 18, under any circumstances. Speeding: 3 Other Traffic: 2 False alarms: 1 Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergent crime: 204-483-2123 Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204-4832854
local shopping, including the annual Red Stocking Christmas campaign organized by the Chamber of Commerce, need to be well-organized and effectively promoted. “I opened on Wednesday nights for six weeks before Christmas and only had two customers,” she recalls. Semeschuk agrees that patronage of local stores “has been on a down-
Our meat draw of Friday, July 15, was a bit on the slow side but this did not make winning much easier. In fact, the only person to collect two meat packages was Chris Demer. The 50-
ward slide for 10 to 15 years, maybe more, and I don’t know exactly what you do to address that.” But she stresses that store owners must look for creative solutions. “Business have to do a little bit to promote themselves,” says Semeschuk. “We can say ‘we’re here for you’ but you have to do something for yourself.”
50 draw was worth $87 and it was claimed by Keith Davidson. The pot on the “Chase the Ace” amounted to $950 and Willy Hardy attempted to put it in his pocket. The Ace of Spades refused to cooperate and, thus, someone else will have a go at it next week. Our meal was a cold plate of ham, turkey, potato salad, coleslaw and dessert.
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Car Show revs up Souris
by Glen Kirby Hundreds of car enthusiasts packed Crescent Avenue in Souris last weekend to ogle 130 vintage and newer cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles from as far away as Fort Erie, ON. “We’re feeling exceptionally good. This is an unbelievable turnout,” said Scott Murray, president of the Southwest Classic Cruizers, a new local car club that organized the event. Billed as the “1st Annual Souris Bowl Show N Shine”, the gathering was relocated to the Town’s business district because of soggy conditions in Victoria Park. Spectators enjoyed sun and shiny chrome despite an extreme weather advisory in-place for much of the 4 hour event. “I was kinda worried about the weather but I’m feeling great,” said Cruizers member Garry Reid, showing his 1966 Mercury Meteor S-33, a classic reminder of the first car he ever owned. “This is great for their first car show,” said Marilyn Ward, who travelled from Portage la Prairie in a purple
and silver ‘53 Buick. Camped with her on the sidewalk was a gaggle of members from the Portage Car Club. “I’ve been in car clubs for nearly 50 years,” she said. “It’s a social gathering as much as anything.” “I don’t enjoy golf. I enjoy this,” said Reid as he walked the Crescent, chatting with owners and onlookers. Lining both sides of the Crescent were Fords, Chevys and Mopars from Souris, Brandon, Crystal City, Melita, Portage, Hartney, Alexander, Killarney, and a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus from Fort Erie. “People love old cars,” said Murray, who owns a ‘38 Ford Standard, ‘41 Fargo truck and ‘80 Chevy Corvette with his partner Betty Lou Noble. “They bring back good memories.” The Southwest Classic Cruizers formed in January from the Souris Crescent Cruisers Car Club. Murray says the new name was chosen to include enthusiasts from the area. “We’re hoping to attract members from other communities that don’t have car clubs;
places liked Deloraine, Killarney, Hartney and Boissevain.” Sunday’s car show drew people of all ages to the uptown. More than one person remarked that it was exciting to see the business loop, suffering from vacant store fronts and dwindling local customers, filled with activity. “I stopped in Souris last year, only because we were on our way to a car
show in Melita,” said Ward. This time, she and nearly a dozen others from Portage stayed the afternoon. “Drawing people is important to the community,” said Murray, co-owner of the Souris Home Hardware, one of the very few businesses open during the car show. “Hopefully, once they are here, they’re also buying food and gas and other supplies.”
NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS MUNICIPALITY OF OAKLAND-WAWANESA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Thursday, August 4, 2016 Friday, August 5, 2016 Monday, August 8, 2016 Tuesday, August 9, 2016
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at the office of the Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa, 54 Main Street, Nesbitt, MB I will receive nominations for the office of: Head of Council, Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa The nomination deadline is Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. sharp. Nominations cannot be accepted after this day and time.
Good times for Class of ‘76 submitted Hartney Collegiate, Class of 1976 held a very successful 40-year reunion on July 1 and 2 at the cabin of Tim Morden at Oak Lake Resort. Approximately 40 former classmates and spouses attended. On Friday, July 1, 13 avid golfers gathered at the Oak Lake Resort Golf Course for a “best ball” game. We returned to Kim and George Turner’s cabin to join the others for some hamburgers around the campfire. On Saturday, July 2, we gathered at Tim Morden’s cabin in the after-
noon. Many old stories were remembered and shared again. Some classmates brought old photos and family photos to share. Some even brought prom dresses and other “school clothes”. Two classmates even wore their old basketball jerseys and jackets! On Sunday, we gathered at the Riel Restaurant for brunch and said our goodbyes again for another five years. This reunion marked the fourth reunion for this group (5, 10 and 20 years) and we hope to hold our next one in five more years!
All nominations shall be writing and shall be signed by at least twenty-five voters, or NOT less than 1% of the voters (whichever is the lesser) of the municipality, but in all cases by at least two voters. Each nomination shall also be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification. Nomination papers are available at the municipal office in Nesbitt, MB during regular office hours. Nominations may be filed in person at the above location, on the date and hours specified. To obtain a nomination paper, and/or candidate declaration of qualification, contact the SEO at the telephone number listed below. Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected. Roger A. Bouvier Senior Election Officer Office phone number: 204-824-2666 Cell phone number: 1-204-792-0849 Dated at the Village of Nesbitt in the Province of Manitoba this 21st day of June, 2016. Rover A. Bouvier Senior Election Officer Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa
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The Hartney Collegiate’s Class of ‘76 held their reunion at Oak Lake July 1 & 2. The event was a wonderful experience for all who attended. Pictured back row (L-R): Murray McLenehan, Morley Woods, Mervin Farough, Ian Ardagh, John Spratt, Jim Ramsey, Paul Hammond, Tim Morden, David Watson, Cathy (Thomas) Gaudet, Kim (Wells) Turner, Sandra (Briggs) King, Fred King. Front row: Karen (Jasper) Lang, Val (Deleau) Kowalchuk, Wendy (Scarff) Goold, Cherilyn (Maguire) Jackson, Marlene (Ross) DeMoissac, Tannis (Dodds) Wells, Betty (Hardy) Wainwright, Donalda (Galbraith)Vandenberge. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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Pursuing a fashion dream by Darci Semeschuk She’s not only smart, having received the Southwest Horizon School Division General Proficiency Technical Award and Scholarship for having the highest average in English, Math and three other 40S Career Technologies Study courses, a scholarship to Ryerson University, and several other local scholarships, Jamie Sherritt is also creative. In fact one could say she is also one part passion, one part sewing skills and one part artist and she is going to put those traits to work for her at fashion design school. Sherritt has always been creative but or the last four years she has felt the design bug biting. “I like making things and fashion is exciting and it’s also something that I could travel with,” remarked Jamie during a break from her job as lifeguard at the Souris Pool. “I started coming up with ideas for outfits and knew I needed to learn more if I was going to do this.” Having no sewing skills growing up, Sheritt began taking lessons from Lorraine Decamps. Those lessons have resulted in some great pieces of clothing that Lorraine is currently taking on the fair circuit. “I remember one time making a Halloween costume with my grandmother but that was the only time I actually sewed before I started with Lorraine,” Jamie explained. “My grandmother lives in Saskatchewan so I needed someone closer to learn from.” Having gone as far as she could locally, Sheritt applied to Ryerson University in Toronto in the Fashion Design program. She was required to submit an essay, and a portfolio of sketches and de-
signs. Fortunately she had a very unique skirt that she had designed and made completely from drink tabs. This unique and innovative design helped get her accepted into the popular course. The skirt that Sherritt designed was inspired by the confident carefree attitude of a rock star, made from recycled pop tabs. Sherritt will be moving to Toronto in August to prepare for the first of a fouryear program. “I want to start working in the fashion industry, first with a company so I can get an idea on how thing operate and eventually go out on my own,” said the budding designer. “I think that designing every day is a dream.” The course is not cheap, coming in to $8,000 a year for tuition alone. Add onto that the cost of living and residence and we are looking at a serious long term commitment. But, as Ryerson states on its website: “Fabrics, colours, patterns, styles—they are the raw elements of fashion that designers, using their creative intelligence, transform into beautiful and imaginative clothing and accessories. Ryerson graduates channel their artistic flair, technical know-how and business savvy into viable careers in the fashion industry. Practitioners in this dynamic field create haute couture, ready-to-wear or mass-market apparel, play roles in fashion management or marketing, and use their expertise in a variety of design-related roles.” Jamie Sherritt will be joining the ranks of Donna Karen, Ralph Lauren, and Marc Jacobs and designers like these, of this we are sure.
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Jamie Sherritt is going to venture out into the tough world of fashion design. Pictured here is Jamie at an awards ceremony for her graduation in 2016. Also seen here is an outfit designed by Jamie. This ensemble, worn by Jamie Sherritt’s friend, Ally Kowalchuk, brought together the futuristic look of the pencil skirt, with the classic black leather jacket and worn down rocker tee, giving the outfit a “tough as nails” feel and eye catching overall look. This look was created using pieces from various retail stores as well as Jamie’s as own skirt design made from recycled pop can tabs. This was one of the designs that secured her acceptance into the fashion design program at Ryerson University in Toronto.
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Central Intelligence July 22-24 Rated: PG-13 • 107 min • Action, Comedy, Crime Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Danielle Nicolet After he reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.
Independence Day: Resurgence by Darci Semeschuk Deleau – Sifton Centennial Park wants to be “that spot” The Deleau-Sifton Centennial Par, situated about 20 minutes west of Souris on Highway 2, wants to be known as “that” spot on the highway where the weary traveller or journeyman voyageur can stop and enjoy the modern washrooms, playground structures, ball diamonds,
horse shoe pits and picnic facilities. The volunteers hold functions, such as the upcoming Farmer’s Market on July 28 to raise funds to keep the park in wonderful shape. All of the monies raised at these functions are used by the club to enhance district beautification and further promote the park. The RM of Sifton and local volunteers maintain the park.
Thrashing the old fashioned way
July 29 – 31 Rated: PG-13 • 120 min • Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Stars: Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman Two decades after the first Independence Day invasion, Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat. But will mankind’s new space defenses be enough?
SWIMMING POOL SCHEDULE: Subject to weather conditions & staffing Public Swimming: Mondays & Wednesdays......................................................................................................1:30 pm – 5:00 pm & 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays..........................................................................................1:30 pm – 5:00 pm & 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Saturdays & Sundays.............................................................................................................1:00 pm – 5:00 pm & 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Lap Swimming: Monday to Friday.....................................................................................................................................................................7:30 am – 8:00 am Mondays & Wednesdays.....................................................................................................................................................8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays........................................................................................................................................................12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Aqua Size Swimming: Monday to Friday..................................................................................................................................................................12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Mondays & Wednesdays.................................................................................................................................................... 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Contact the Campground and/or Pool at 204-483-5212 for Campground information and Swimming Lesson Schedule; or view website: www.sourismanitoba.com.
Souris Valley Recreation Programs: Call: 204-483-5214 or visit: facebook.com/sourisrecreation
SOURIS VALLEY RECREATION SUMMER PROGRAMS Pre-Registration is highly recommended for all camps! To register call 483-5214 or email souris.camprunamuck@gmail.com For more information visit: https://sites.google.com/site/souriscamprunamuck/summer-camps
Many people today have never seen a thrasher like this one. Barry McCulloch is demonstrating how farmers used to thrash their wheat before modern combines. He will be taking this machine to Harvest of Hope on July 31. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
SOURIS - CITIZENS ON PATROL PROGRAM (COPP) Reminder:
Volunteers with the COPP are patrolling our community. Additional volunteers are needed. If you are interested in helping with COPP please call B. McKinny @ callto:204-741-0449 or bmckinny@gmail.com.
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ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATION Classified Regular • 25 Words/$6.50 Each Additional Word/$0.15 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.
Phone (204)483-2070 Fax (204)522-3648 • Email cpocket@mts.net Announcements
Auctions
Business Opportunities
The Fourth Commandment in the Bible has not been abolished and never will be in this time. The true Christian has this law written in his or her heart. Therefore let us “ Remember the Sabbath day, to keep, it holy. Six days shalt thou labour and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work...” Exodus 20 vs 8, 9, 10a (King James Version). Please visit our website: www.clda.ca
Large Antique Auction Estate of Clarence and Marian Billard Monday, August 8, 2016 11:00 am CST Maryfield Agricultural Grounds, Maryfield, SK Sale includes: - Approx. 50 Stationary engines, 14 antique tractors (some running some for parts). - Huge amount of antique engine and tractor parts, - Full line of shop equipment and tools - Gentlemens dresser, roll top desk, etc., large selection salt and peppers, large quantity of glassware, signage, and much more. A life time of collecting For info call Rodger at 306-646-7433 or Ross Taylor Auction 204-877-3834 Full listing and photos www.rosstaylorauction.com
GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Locations Provided. Protected Territories. Interest Free Financing. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM
Coming Events
FAITH DAYCOMADVENTURE CAMP MUNITY BAPTIST August 2 - 5 CHURCH Faith Community Baptist 28X1 Church, Souris R0011276107 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. DAY CAMP AND Hartney School 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Ages 5 - 12 • Cost only $10 Songs, crafts, Bible stories, games & snacks.
Everyone welcome. Experience Folklorama 47! From July 31 to August 13 visit 45 pavilions and experience the largest and longest running multicultural festival in the world! folklorama.ca 1-800-665-0234
Souris Personal Care Home Volunteers... You are invited to our Summer Garden Party, Friday, August 12, 2016, 1:00 3:00 p.m. This party is to honour all the wonderful volunteers at the PCH. There will be entertainment, ice cream, and a pie auction. Please RSVP by Monday, August 8th. For more information, or for anyone wishing to donate a pie for the auction, please call Carla 204-483-6206. The family of Mary and Gary Williams invite you to join us for cake and coffee on July 23rd at 7:30 p.m. at Faith Community Baptist Church to celebrate the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. No cards or gifts please! General Employment MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
Auctions
Meyers Auction 10 am Saturday July 23, 2016 Arden, MB Antiques & Collectables * Large selection of Furniture * Shop & Garden Tools * MUCH MUCH MORE
Meyers Auctions & Appraisals 204-476-6262
BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca Business For Sale - well established weekly newspaper located in southwestern Manitoba. Audited paid circulation of 1,450. For further information email gazette@mts.net JULY CLEARANCE SALE! Save 30 to 65% on dining sets, bedroom suites and Palliser furniture sets. All floor model discount specials. 5 piece table set for $199, 54 inch glass table set, four chairs, for $499, 5 piece youth bedroom set for $449. 2 piece sofa/loveseat Palliser leather $1995. Samples only, visit store for other specials. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email classifieds@mcna.com for details. SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill -Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: w w w . N o r w o o d S a w mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. Trailers for sale. Car & Equipment Haulers, Dump box, Cargo, Utility, Gooseneck Flatdeck, Cargo, Aluminum Livestock, CM Truck beds. Parts & full service. Kaldeck Truck & Trailer, MacGregor, MB. 1-888685-3127.
LIST & PICTURES ON WEB
www.meyersauctions.com
WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond Organs, any condition. CALL Toll-Free 1-800-947-0393
The Deleau Community Club invites you to year #3 of their
Farmer’s Markets The Club started these markets to coincide with the Oak Lake & Area Community Development Board’s philosophy of promoting healthy living and to showcase its local gardeners and craftsmen. All funds raised are spent by the Club to enhance district beautification and further promote the park.
Business Services
So please come out Thursday, July 28, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. More venders are welcome!
For information contact 204-761-0168
Feed & Seed NUVISION COMMODITIES. St. Jean MB. Buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, off grades grain. 204-758-3401 or 204-7464028
Steel Buildings / Granaries
For Sale - Misc Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association?s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com
Short Term Accommodations
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.
Houses for Sale Sale - Custom 2400 sq ft 3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms bungalow developed lower level, 13.48 acres 5 miles SW of Dauphin. Exquisite interior exterior/upgrades. $465,000. 204-638-7514
Apartments/Condos for Rent
NEW SENIORS APARTMENT 24 - 4th Ave West, Souris 1 unit available September 15 occupancy - 900 sq ft, - 2 bedroom with garage $15,000 down payment $1,000 month rent
204-720-1913 fishercontracting@wcgwave.ca
For rent - Central 2 bedroom apartment, A/C, ground floor, washer/dryer hook ups, water and parking including. $750/month. Phone manager 204-4833123. One bedroom apartment, upgraded and available August 1, 2016. Ground floor, water and parking included. $442/month. Contact manager 204-483-3123.
Buy It... Find It... Sell It... Classifieds Advertise with us! Call 204483-2070 for more details.
STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”MADNESS SALE-CRAZY PRICES ON NOW!” 20X19 $5,645 25X27 $6,424 28x29 $7,558 32X33 $10,297 42X47 $15,590. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
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Good Reasons to Advertise 1. Newspapers reach the majority of customers weekly. 2. To boost sales. 3. To introduce new products and services. 4. To keep your name in front of your customers. 5. Newspaper advertising can be targeted by section and reader. 6. Newspaper advertising can target specific geographic locations. 7. To reach customers you haven’t thought of yet. 8. With short deadlines, newspaper advertising can be tailored for immediacy. 9. Newspapers are portable and convenient. 10. Newspaper advertising builds business credibility and momentum.
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CUSTOM SWATHING & HAY CONDITIONING COLE 306.482.8388
2015 John Deere W150 with 35 ft. Draper and 18 ft. auger header GPS Auto Steering We are now offering custom baling with brand new Vermeer 605N, net wrap and twine available.
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THANK YOU!
Thanks go out to the Royal Bank staff for their assistance at our open house on June 30.
It was greatly appreciated! Souris Railway Museum Volunteers
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Here & There
Compiled by Dolores Caldwell
The Killarney Guide Killarney to receive two refugee families Two refugee families from Africa – one from Congo, and one from Liberia – are on track to become Killarney residents within weeks. Killarney Ministerial, a group of ministers from a variety of Christian denominations, spearheaded the idea, and created The Killarney Refugee Sponsorship Project. Cougar to come home A rare cougar – accidently trapped and killed last fall in the area – is coming back to Killarney to stay. Hobby trapper John Dietrich, who runs a trap line on his land southeast of Killarney, caught the sleek, 107-pound feline in one of his snares last November. And now he and his wife Joyce want to bring the preserved animal’s body back home, to the J.A.V. David Museum. The World Spectator Petition seeks to overturn deportation order A petition drive is under way in Moosomin and area to try to have a deportation order against a local family overturned. Victor Santos Chinchilla, his wife Lesi Cardoza Hernandez, and their son Victor Santos Cardoza fled to Canada and claimed refugee status in 2011. They initially lived in Toronto, and now live in Moosomin, where Victor works at Denray Tire and Lesi works at the Borderland Co-op Food Store. They have a second son who was born in Canada who is not subject to the deportation order but would have to accompany the family out of the country. The Carlyle Observer Carlyle Airport renamed Carlyle paid tribute to one of its own as the Carlyle Airport was officially renamed
MUNICIPALITY OF OAKLAND-WAWANESA NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATE FOR MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTION
the E.J. (Ted) Brady Regional Airport. Brady was a longtime mayor of Carlyle and not only served 25 years on town council and 15 years as mayor; he also served as president of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association and as president of the Canadian Federation of Municipalities. The airport is here with paved runway, landing lights and directional beacon, which makes it usable 24 hours a day, probably wouldn’t be here without Brady. Crossroads this Week Shoal Lake man killed in plane crash Bradley Ashcroft of the Birtle/Shoal Lake area was one of two victims in the crash of
a light plane near Winnipeg on Canada Day. Capt. Ashcroft and Capt Zachary CloutierGill, members of the Royal Canadian Air Force, died after their plane crashed south of Highway 15, near Deacon’s Corner. The Western Canadian Grand Opening of new Manitou Golf Clubhouse The official opening of the new clubhouse at the Manitou Town & Country Golf Club was held on Saturday, July 9. A good crowd came out for the ribbon cutting ceremony in the morning, with 20 teams registered for the tournament that followed throughout the afternoon.
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Dated at the Village of Nesbitt, in the Province of Manitoba this 21st day of June, 2016. Roger A. Bouvier Senior Election Officer Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa
Souris Dental Centre Family Dentistry
For the office of Head of Council between July 5th and August 9th, 2016
Roger A. Bouvier Senior Election Officer Office phone number: 204-824-2666 Cell phone number: 1-204-792-0849 Office fax number: 204-824-2374 Email: oakwawa@outlook.com or municipal solutions@mts.net
SOURIS GOSPEL CHAPEL SUNDAY SERVICE 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m.
FAITH
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will be receiving candidate registrations:
To obtain a registration form, please contact the SEO at the address and phone number listed below:
Journeyman
• Roofing
Prospective municipal election candidates must register with the Senior Election Officer (SEO) during the registration period before they may begin to accept contributions, fundraise or borrow money for their campaign.
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Felix Boulanger
Please be advised that a municipal by-election will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016
ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL
ST. PAUL’S UNITED WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL
www.mhlaw.ca
Call 483-0107 or 483-3848
CHURCH CALENDAR
166 Dickson Street P.O. Box 464 Souris, MB R0K 2C0 300 Nelson Street W. P.O. Box 1354 Virden, MB R0M 2C0
Appointments Available Monday - Friday Office: 204.748.1633 Fax: 204.748.1591 Cell: 204.851.3061 After Hours: 204.483.2110 Email: frank@bennettcga.com
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THIS SPACE FOR RENT!
COMMUNITY BAPTIST WORSHIP Sunday School Gr. 5 - Adult 10:00 a.m. Worship & Junior Church 11:00 a.m.
ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.
D. Scott Anderson, FCGA Valerie T. Strath, C.G.A. Darcy Gerow, D.Ag. Unit I - 3000 • Victoria Avenue • Brandon, MB
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Electrical Contractor Underground Wire locating
Bus. 483-3320 Res. 483-2517
Page 8, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, July 22, 2016 Just as different books appeal to different people, the same book can evoke different reactions in the same reader at different times. I have a rather sizeable stack of partially read books, books condemned to that pile because, for one reason or another, I found them uninteresting at the time. Eventually I get back to them – to give them a second chance as it were, and so it has been this past week, when I once again took up three books. The results were mixed. ‘The Naturalist’, by Alissa York, was a complete disappointment. Being of a decidedly biological bent, I expected to enjoy this tale, but instead found the storyline disjointed, the characters undeveloped and boring, and the writing amateurish – so much so that I checked to see if this was a ‘first book’ (it was not), as it had that aura about it. In theory the storyline is as follows: Years ago an amateur naturalist went on a collecting trip to the Amazon where he met, fell in love with, and fathered a son by a native woman. The woman died and he returned
home with the son. Flash forward… Years later the man dies accidentally, after having made plans for a second Amazon trip. His young widow, her lady’s companion/maid, and his now grown naturalist son decide to take the trip anyway and so the tale begins. Or should have. There really isn’t much told about the trip. The chapters alternate among characters, with flashbacks to the father’s original trip/diary. Nothing is ever fleshed out. The book is more a series of disconnected snapshots of people you don’t really know doing things you never really care about. Just a very poor story. In this case my original assessment of the book had been correct - it should have stayed on the pile. ‘Chasing the North Star’, by Robert Morgan was better, but not really all that enjoyable. Actually, many reviews I have since read of this book have been effusive in their praise, but for me it remained a little flat. It is the story of two runaway slaves and of their journey north. I have enjoyed such tales before but this one somehow left me unmoved. The characters certainly do meet with challenges along their way, but for the most part their trip seemed rather too ‘easy’, their repeated separations and fortuitous reunions unbelievable, and the whole story a little too superficial. Or so it was for me anyway. It’s not a
Fresh produce always a draw at Farmer’s Market
Vendors were out in full force at the recent Farmer’s Market in Souris. The market is held behind Whitfield Drugs every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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bad story, just one that never pulled me in. ‘LaRose’, by Louise Erdrich, was the third book I took off my ‘put aside pile’. It is the story of two families, and of the child connecting them. Landreaux and Peter are neighbours joined by bonds of friendship and family. One day when deer hunting, Landreaux’s shot goes awry and kills Peter’s 5-year old son Dusty. Both families are devastated. For Landreaux, the only way to atone seems to be by following an ancient Ojibwa custom: he gives his own son, LaRose, to Peter. The story then follows the lives of both families as they cope with their respective losses. At the centre, of course, is LaRose. He is the fifth by that name in his family, and the story veers off at various points throughout the book to recount the lives of the previous LaRoses. This is where things become a bit iffy as one occasionally loses track of which LaRose is being discussed. We are also involved with a large cast of characters, including the members of both families, and Romeo, once a close friend to Landreaux and now a ne’er-do-well seeking retribution. You need to be paying attention throughout the book in order to keep all the different stories straight, but ultimately it’s worth it. At heart it is another story about the enormous consequences that can result from small actions taken of an instant.
Timeless Market - a favourite of local shoppers
Lynn Janz and Tineke Dejong (L) chat at the recent Timeless Market which is held behind Timeless Treasures in Souris about once a month. There were several vendors attending this event. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE
78 3rd Street Souris
Additions to the Voter List and/or Personal Security Protection requests In accordance with Section 36 of The Municipal Councils and Schools Boards Election Act (MCSBEA), the Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa Voters List is open for changes or revisions: •
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Any person who is eligible to vote in municipal elections in the Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa can have his or her name added to the Voters List, or have any information about the voter on the Voters List corrected.
143 3rd Avenue West Souris
Any person can request to have his or her name and address obscured from the Voters List. A person whose name has been obscured will receive a Personal Security Certificate and identification number. In a civic election, that person may only vote by Sealed Envelope Ballot and cannot vote in person at the regular or advance voting places.
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To implement the above, a written request must be submitted to the Senior Election Officer, in person, by email, fax or mail to: Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa Box 28 Nesbitt, Manitoba R0K 1P0 Office Phone number: 204-824-2666 Office Fax number: 204-824-2374 E-mail: oakwawa@outlook.com or municipalsolutions@mts.net
74 Willow Avenue East Souris $245,500
Dated at the Village of Nesbitt in the Province of Manitoba this 21st day of June, 2016. Rover A. Bouvier Senior Election Officer Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa
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