July 28, 2017 by Souris Plaindealer

SOURIS, MB • (204)483-2211 • DON SMITH

WE WANT to be

YOUR BODY Shop!

• Free windshield repairs with $300.00 deductible or less • Windshield Replacement • Free Courtesy Cars • Guaranteed workmanship • Lifetime paint guarantee • Manitoba Public Insurance Accredited • Complete autobody repairs and refinishing

Vol. 131 • No. 9

Friday, July 28, 2017

$100/Copy (Inc. Taxes)

Bantams golden at Provincials

The Souris Bantam boys baseball team went undefeated for the weekend and won gold at the Provincial “A” Championships in Ile Des Chenes, over the weekend of July 7-9. Pictured (L-R): Coach Chris Couling, Amadeus Pauls, Garnett Speers, Trevor Hunt, Tyson Kozak, Avery Kirkup, Cory King, Dominic Denbow, Myles Sobry, Brady Edmunds, Billy Patmore, Gabe Wurtz, Coach Brian Sobry. Kneeling in front of banner Zac Janz, Tristen Couling. Missing from photo: Aidan Jasper, Manager Jackie Kirkup.

Souris Bantams golden at Provincials

PHOTO/SUBMITTED

submitted The Souris Bantam boys baseball team went undefeated for the weekend and won gold at the Provincial “A” Championships in Ile Des Chenes, over the weekend of July 7-9. On Friday they played Russell and beat them by a score of 9 to 4. Tyson Kozak, Avery Kirkup, Gabriel

Wurtz, and Cory King all shared the pitching duties for the win. On Saturday morning they beat Somerset 13 - 3 in six innings, with Myles Sobry pitching a complete game for the victory. Saturday night they beat Steinbach 12 – 4. Amadeus Pauls (Killarney) and Billy Patmore (Reston) combined to pitch for the win.

They played in the semis on Sunday morning against Ile Des Chenes. Tyson Kozak led the way with an in the park home run and pitched a complete game shut out, as Souris won 5-0. In the ﬁnals, Avery Kirkup pitched 6 2/3 innings and Cory King came in for a 1 pitch save, as Souris beat Winkler 9 - 5 to take gold. Congratulations!

by Darci Semeschuk The final Under-18 line ups for the first Prairie Blizzard rugby teams will be decided next weekend in Brandon, and both will have a healthy westman representation. With Brandon residents Sean Erickson coaching the boys and Shawn Sarkonak coaching the girls, the final cuts will be made on Monday, July 31, as the teams prepare for the Rugby Canada National Championship Festi-

val in Calgary from August 14 to 20. After an initial assessment weekend in Brandon and a showcase that saw the two provinces play each other last weekend, 28 boys and 27 girls were invited to next weekend’s camp. That number will be cut to 24 for each team The teams will meet August 11 for a two-day camp and then head by bus to Calgary. Souris product, Andy Lovatt, is still in the running to

make the ﬁnal cut for the boy’s team and forward Kendra Roberts and backs Katie Goldrich-Mcfaul and Gabby Robbins of Souris will all be attending the camp. The National Festival will host U18 boys and girls action. Manitoba and Saskatchewan will send the Prairie Blizzard as their representatives, along with U16 boys and girls. Both provinces would send their own U16 teams but Manitoba doesn’t have a girl’s squad.

Souris rugby players hope to make ﬁnal cuts

WHITFIELD D UGS Your Healthcare Centre in STORE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday

Souris, MB (204)483-2155

the Heart of Crescent Avenue

NOW SELLING! 2 PHARMACISTS Colin McLeod • Darryl Jackson • 2 PHARMACY TECHNICIANS Cindy Sokolowski & Lyndsey Klassen

Assiniboine graduates playing integral role in provincial growth Page 2, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, July 28, 2017

submitted Assiniboine Community College graduates continue to excel when it comes to employment outcomes. The College’s latest annual Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Survey indicates that 94 per cent of Assiniboine graduates have jobs, more than three-quarters of which are permanent. The survey also shows that the average annual salary is just over $44,300. “One of the key takeaways from this is the fact that Assiniboine graduates are contributing positively to the Manitoba economy,” said President Mark Frison. “We know that 91 per cent of those who graduated this past year are actively working in a career related to their field of study.”

The College continues to work closely with representatives from industry and partners in government to adapt to the changing needs of the environment. “Our programs are responsive to the labour market, and curriculum renewal is something we do continuously,” said Deanna Rexe, Vice-President Academic. “Instructors approach the course work by combining theory with practical experience, and presenting students with opportunities to foster industry connections while in school.” Frison noted that 93 per cent of recent graduates chose to stay in Manitoba following their studies. This number remains consistent from surveys in previous years. The college has an annual provincial economic impact of $613 million. The sur-

vey also concluded that that 96 per cent of graduates would recommend Assiniboine Community College to a friend or family member. The survey was conducted earlier this year by Probe Research Inc. and included responses from those who graduated between July 2015 and June 2016. Assiniboine Community College has been providing exceptional learning experiences for over 55 years. For staff and students alike, Assiniboine offers unparalleled learning environments and responds well to the demands and requirements of the Manitoba labour market. Instructors follow the philosophy of ‘learn by doing’, combining theory with hands-on learning inside classrooms, labs, kitchens, shops, fields and the college’s Sustainable Greenhouse.

Assiniboine offers more than 40 diploma and certificate programs across a variety of disciplines including culinary arts and hospitality, business, agriculture and environment, health and human services, trades and technology. The College also delivers apprenticeship programming in a range of skilled trades disciplines. The College welcomed more than 3,200 full-time students last year. With campuses in Brandon, Dauphin and Winnipeg, Assiniboine provides comprehensive education opportunities throughout Manitoba. The College also partners with many communities, First Nations, and organizations across the province to deliver customized education and training. Assiniboine’s annual provincial economic impact is $613 million.

FCC profits benefit agriculture and rural Canada: annual report A strong financial performance enables Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) to enhance products and services for customers, give back to communities and provide free learning opportunities for the entire industry, said FCC president and CEO Michael Hoffort, in releasing the federal Crown corporation’s annual report. “This year’s outstanding financial performance fuels our ability to give back to Canadian agriculture in so many ways,” Hoffort said. “FCC is a part of this great industry and our involvement goes well beyond financial transactions.” In 2016-17, FCC gave back more than $3 million through community investment initiatives and led the industry in launching Canada’s Agriculture Day to celebrate and increase public awareness of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. FCC continued to focus on ag education and safety through its support for groups, such as 4-H Canada, Ag in the Classroom, industry associations, STARS air ambulance service and the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association’s Back to Ag program to help injured farmers and agricultural workers return to work. Profits are also used to support health and wellness

initiatives, such as Agriculture Safety Week and FCC Drive Away Hunger in support of Food Banks Canada. FCC continues to provide free learning opportunities and economic insights through social media and various publications for all involved with the industry. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, FCC grew its portfolio by $2.6 billion to $31.2 billion in loans to farmers, processors and suppliers throughout the agriculture value chain. More than $3.2 billion in new lending went to young farmers this year. As part of its effort to support young people wanting to enter or become established in the industry, FCC doubled the borrowing limit on its Young Farmers Loan to $1 million and introduced the Young Entrepreneur Loan for the agriculture retail, manufacturing and food processing sector. Other 2016-17 financial highlights include: • Net income of $613.8 million, which will be reinvested in agriculture through funding new loans and developing agriculture knowledge, products and services for customers. • A dividend of $268.3 million paid by FCC to the Government of Canada.

Here’s How It Works:

NOW AVAILABLE! F’real Shakes & Smoothies

White Owl Service

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers appear 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numberic clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

• A healthy loan portfolio with the allowance for credit loss remaining steady, reflecting a strong and vibrant industry. • Strong debt-to-equity and total capital ratios, indicating continued financial strength and an ongoing ability to serve the agriculture industry. FCC adjusted payment schedules on almost 300 loans through various support programs for customers impacted by unforeseen circumstances, such as extreme weather or disease. “Our business is built on strong, caring relationships with our customers and our passion for the industry that feeds the world,” Hoffort said. “We are unlike any other financial institution in Canada, since agriculture is our only focus and we are committed to serving as a strong and stable partner throughout all business cycles.” “I was pleased to help launch FCC’s new and expanded loan programs for young farmers and entrepreneurs – two specialized loans that are helping young farmers, farm families and agri-food entrepreneurs fulfill their business ambitions,” Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said. “In partnership with my department, FCC is contributing to the strong performance of Canadian agriculture and meeting our government’s ambitious goal of increasing agri-food exports to $75 billion by 2025.” The FCC annual public meeting will be held in Regina, SK, on August 16. A full copy of the report can be found at www.fcc.ca/annualreport. FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $31 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and its role in feeding an ever-growing world. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and agri-food industry. Our profits are reinvested back into agriculture and the communities where our customers and employees live and work. Visit fcc.ca or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and on Twitter @ FCCagriculture.

CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY Auto • Tractor • Marine • RV • Awnings • Furniture

Our experts have over 45 Years of Experience!

LEN’S ALTERNATIVE RV & UPHOLSTERY

Ph. 204-728-4457 Toll Free 866-392-7468 2.5 miles west of 18th on Richmond Avenue, Brandon Email: info@lensrv.ca Website: www.lensrv.ca

Hot, humid weather spurs on severe thunderstorms, hail

Page 3, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, July 28, 2017

by Darci Semeschuk High temperatures and humidity prompted Environment Canada to issue a severe thunderstorm watch for southwestern Manitoba. Thunderstorms rolled through the southwest corner of the province overnight July

24, pounding parts of the province with hailstones as big as tennis balls. That is what Environment Canada reports as a “bombast’, a show of lightning and thunder with little rainfall. The storms were all part of the same weather

system, which began in the southwest corner of the province Monday evening and rolled out the southeast corner just before 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 25. The most rain that fell was 17.3 millimetres in Cypress River but the majority of communities in the path of the system had 5-15 mm. Winnipeg was at the low end of that. The most intense part of the system appeared to hit southwest Manitoba. Alexander was hammered by two storms that popped up within half an hour of one another and brought significant hail. The first, at 8:30 p.m. Monday, dropped hail the size of eggs, while the second, at about 9:00 p.m., pitched walnut-sized hail, according to Environment Canada. A Facebook post from Felicity Robertson, who was in Alexander at the time of the storm, shows hail as large as tennis balls while nearby areas received little or no

Baseball-sized hail fell in two separate storms in the Brandon area after Environment Canada issued a severe Thunderstorm watch on July 24. The storm moved through the region into southeastern Manitoba leaving a sporadic path of destruction in its wake. precipitation at all. The small community of Medora had the biggest hail at tennis-ball-

sized. Manitoba Weather Centre posted photos on their Facebook page that were submitted by Me-

dora’s Amanda Christianson. The egg-sized hail smashed out the back window of her vehicle.

Pleased to introduce

DEB SUMMERSCALES

Egg-sized hail fell at Medora resulting in damage to vehicles.

to Kirkup Agencies Deb would be happy to provide you a quote on the following insurances: Home • Farm • Commercial • Boat • Travel • Tenant • Hail • Ext Health

204-483-2149 • 27 Crescent Ave W, Souris, MB 1 yr 2.45%

GIC RATES

2 yr 2.65%

3 yr 2.70 %

4 yr 2.75%

5 yr 2.90%

* Rates are subject to change without notice, certain conditions may apply

CALLING ALL

Move In Ready! 2 bedroom home, perfect starter, appliances included, central air, detached single garage with breezeway, nice fenced backyard with storage shed. $147,900

Amanda Christianson reported that large hail smashed the rear window out of her car during the thunderstorms on July 24.

Spacious 3 level split home, central location, 3 good sized bedrooms, large eat in kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, 2 separate living rooms for entertaining

Leslie Chudley Sales Associate

3 & 4 YEAR OLDS!

Cell: 204-761-0421

WESTMAN.COM Alexander, MB, bore the brunt of two hailstorms on July 24. Felicity Robertson, who was in the small community west of Brandon at the time of the storm, reported hail the size of tennis balls.

LEN’S Box 5, Site 400 R.R. 1 Brandon, MB R7A 5Y1

leslie.chudley @century21.ca

NEW LISTING!

Souris Co-operative Early Learning Program

ALTERNATIVE RV

NURSERY SCHOOL

PARTS & SERVICE

Email:info@lensrv.ca Website: www.lensrv.ca ~ SALES, SERVICE, RENTALS & PARTS ~

Custom Truck Accessories Nerf boards, box covers, lights, hitches, air bags, wheels, more Installation available

Ernie Bessant Ph: 204-728-4457 Fax: 204-727-5471 TOLL FREE: 1-866-392-7468

is now accepting registration for the 2017/18 school year

Souris - Building lot in newer subdivision. 72x132, located in southwest corner of Souris, fully serviced, paved street. $37,500

View more details and other properties at

www.Lesliechudley.com

Please contact Ms. Jacquie Friesen at

204-483-0249

to register your child or for more information

Solutions & Substitutions Page 4, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, July 28, 2017

By Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I am looking for a solution for cleaning the toilet bowl, instead of the bottle of blue solution from the store. Thanks. Pat Dear Pat, Make that toilet bowl sparkle by pouring a little shampoo or dish soap onto a pumice stone and gently, rubbing the inside of the toilet bowl to remove stains. Or clean the toilet with a product called ‘Iron Out’, use according to the directions on the bottle. Dear Reena, What is your trick to get crazy glue off fingers? Gloria Dear Gloria, When this happens soak (and I mean soak for at least 15 minutes) your fingers in one of the following: Cola or the hottest water that you can stand or acetone. Gently pry the glue off your fingers and wash. Dear Reena, Is there a problem using homemade fire starters made of sawdust and wax or dryer lint and wax in fireplaces? I am concerned about wax creating a coating in the chimney? Thanks for your help. Jean

Dear Jean, Dryer lint, egg cartons, pencil shavings, empty toilet paper rolls and sawdust are suitable fire starters for inside fireplaces. Wax additions are better left for outdoor fireplaces, because as you said wax build-up in chimneys can become a problem over time. An alternative to homemade wax fire starters is to save old newspapers and layer one loosely over top of another. Dry layers for several months. Toss in the fire as a fire starter; be sure to use black and white ink paper only. Feedback from Readers: Re: Ants • When I lived in Truro, NS, I had ants all over my kitchen and in the cat food. A hint from my friend suggested I try whole clove powder spray. I sprayed under the kitchen sink where I found the ants had come up from the basement. They disappeared and my kitchen smelled lovely. Next season, I added more clove powder and I never had another ant, anywhere. Ninon • I was appalled at your answer to use Raid (to get rid of ants) when we do have non-toxic products available on the marketplace that will also get rid of ants. Louise Fabulous Tips of the Week: • Use a paste of cigar ashes or cigarette ashes on fur-

niture to remove watermarks or scratches. • When measuring shortening or butter, dip the cup or spoon in hot water first. The grease will slide right off. • To accurately measure flour without sifting (which is often the difference between cakey and moist brownies). Whisk or stir the flour a bit before measuring, since flour settles. • Brush a little clear nail polish on the underside of metal containers to prevent rust marks on countertops. • Sweet n’ Sassy BBQ Sauce: Mix a few spoonsful of jelly into your favorite BBQ sauce. Brush over chicken or ribs towards the last few minutes of grilling. Or add jelly to bottled vinaigrette salad dressing to enhance the flavour. • Erase deodorant streaks. Rub pantyhose over white areas. The nylon lifts the marks like magic. Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first. Reena Nerbas is a popular motivational presenter for large and small groups; check out her website: reena.ca. Ask a question or share a tip at reena.ca

Here & There

ing, allowing the nine Royal Canadian Air Force Tutor jets, piloted by Air Force personnel, to perform to the best of their abilities for the crowd of more than 1,500. It’s been 25 years since Canada’s precision flying team performed in Shoal Lake headlining the opening of the community’s airport in 1992. It was fitting to have them back to celebrate the silver anniversary of the Shoal Lake Regional Airport. • • • The Gazette New doctor coming to Glenboro The Health Action Committee in Glenboro heard good news last week from Prairie Mountain Health – Dr. Patricia Ramos will be joining the community as of September 3. Dr. Ramos is a PMH-sponsored International Medical Graduate, a doctor coming to Canada from overseas. • • • The Gazette Belmont Museum celebrates 25 years A good crowd showed up on July 15 to celebrate the 25th birthday of the Belmont & District Historical Museum. The Museum held its grand opening on June 13, 1992. This year’s theme for the summer is “Entertainment Through Time”. It is open Tuesday through Saturday. • • • The Gazette Mountain Man Challenge Race On July 13, soldiers from CFB Shilo were in Ninette practicing for the 2017 Mountain Man Challenge Race. The soldiers ran 17.5 km along Highway 23, canoe portaged 3 km and then paddled 5 km across Pelican Lake. This was done with a 35-lb backpack on. The 50 km Mountain Man Challenge will take place later this summer. • • • The Gazette Zach Wytinck part of 2017 Canada Games team On July 14 Golf Manitoba announced the members of the 2017 Canada Games teams. Zach Wytinck of Glenboro was one of the men chosen for this honour. The golf portion of the games will be played at the Southwood G&CC from August 8-11. The athletes

chosen have been training for the past 18 months. Training at the Golf Dome and sport science opportunities were provided over the winter months and the team was determined from the best 7 out of 10 competitive rounds over the course of the summer. Zach came in second behind Ryan McMillan. • • • The Times A day to celebrate in St. Claude The community of St. Claude gathered July 16 to celebrate Bastille Day, as well as the 125th anniversary of the community. Bastille Day is a French national holiday, which is celebrated on July 14 each year. The show and shine show brought in 32 entries. The favourite by votes was the 1957 Ford Thunderbird owned by Rene and Terry Tallaire of Sanford, MB. • • • The Times St. Claude Autobody on leading edge St. Claude Autobody has been working closely with Manitoba Public Insurance on a new program that is designed to make the insurance claim and repair process easier and more efficient for customers. This new program is known as Direct Repair and is described by MPI on their website as follows: “Direct Repair enables customers with eligible claims to proceed directly to a participating repair shop for a vehicle damage estimate after reporting the claim to MPI, instead of attending an MPI Service or Claim Centre. Direct Repair streamlines the repair process and can save time by eliminating the need to visit MPI for the first vehicle damage estimate.”

Compiled by Judy Wells

The Carberry News-Express Town Council Council discussed the issue of camper trailers that are parked on boulevards or sometimes right on the street. Campers should be on the owner’s property; they should not be parked on public property. Campers and motor homes are not meant to be a second residence on the property, and living in them is illegal. Council was quick to point out that having relatives visit from out of town for short periods and staying in your camper is not an issue. Or staying in your camper while your bathroom is being renovated is fine. When a camper becomes your place of residence, it is not. • • • Crossroads This week Not your average watering hole Owners Morley and Lexie Butler have been serving up more than just ‘Kool Ones at the Kent’ during their 25 years as owners of the Kent Hotel in Foxwarren. The couple has also been sharing their impressive collections of sports memorabilia touching on the local, provincial and national sports scene. “With Foxwarren known as a sports town, fueling NHL superstars Ron Lowe, Pat Falloon, Mark Wotton and Cody McLeod, the collection spurs happy memories and important moments of life shared with the community and visitors,” said Morley. Items uniquely displayed on the walls, ceiling and the actual bar, have been gleaned from yard sales and flea markets, and personal gifts. They include everything from cards, photos, newspaper and magazine clippings to autographed jerseys. • • • Crossroads This week Snowbirds sparkle in Shoal Lake The world-renowned Canadian Forces Snowbirds kicked off the Shoal Lake Airshow with one spectacular flying demonstration of twists, turns and exciting air tricks on July 12. The weather was perfect for fly-

SOURIS PLAINDEALER Serving Souris & District since 1892

Box 488 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0 Ph: (204)483-2070 • Fax: (204)522-3648 E-Mail: spdealer@mts.net

1 /

Looking to hire? You’re sure to get results by advertising in the Classifieds! Call our sales team today!

OFFICE MANAGER - Darci Semeschuk GENERAL MANAGER - Cheryl Rushing ADVERTISING/SALES - Marlene Tilbury

PRODUCTION/CIRCULATION/REPORTING

Debbie Butler ~ Karen Branston ~ Leila Skidmore Renee Dell ~ Dolores Caldwell Judy Wells ~ Cindy Wilkinson

The Souris Plaindealer does not guarantee publication of any articles or pictures submitted. Such submissions, if printed, will appear at the discretion of the editor and publisher and only when time and space permit. The Souris Plaindealer requires that all names be printed regarding Letters to the Editor.

Subscription Rates - 1 Year MB - $43.00 $38.06 + $1.90 GST + $3.04 PST Outside MB - $39.90 $38.00 + $1.90 GST • U.S.A. & Foreign - $160

The Souris Plaindealer is published each Friday by Corner Pocket Publishing Ltd. at 53 Crescent Ave. W., Souris, MB.

Deadlines: News & Classifieds ~ Tuesday - 4 p.m.; Display Ads ~ Wednesday - 12 noon • Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

RCMP arrest man in connection with Elgin shooting incident

Page 5, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, July 28, 2017

submitted On July 21, 2017, just after 9:00 p.m., Blue Hills RCMP received a gun complaint. When officers attended a residence on 6th Street in Elgin, MB, they learned that an altercation had occurred outside of the residence and that one male left the area but returned a short while later with a firearm. A shot was fired, missing the 19-year-old male who had been in the altercation with the suspect earlier. The male was able to get inside a home. No further shots were fired. Nobody was injured. Investigation led officers to a residence on Chambers Avenue approximately a block away from where the altercation took place. Mitchell Ratcliffe, 19, of Napinka, MB, was arrested without incident approximately an hour after the incident occurred. Members from Blue Hills and Killarney RCMP along with Major Crime Services

and the Forensic Identification Unit out of Brandon RCMP worked on the investigation from the onset. On July 22, 2017, a search of the residence where Ratcliffe was staying resulted in officers finding and seizing a firearm. Ratcliffe has been charged with 12 criminal charges as follows: Discharge Firearm while Being Reckless; Pointing a firearm; Using firearm in the commission of an offence; Careless use of a firearm; Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose; Unauthorized possession of a firearm; Fail to comply probation order; Weapons possession contrary to order; Possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized; Assault with Weapon; Mischief equal to or under $5,000; Damage to, or Obstruct enjoyment of property and Uttering threats against a person. Ratcliffe remains in custody and had his first appearance at Brandon Court, July 24.

Vandalism investigated in Souris submitted Blue Hills RCMP have received reports that during the overnight hours between July 23 - 24, unknown persons smashed windows on seven vehicles and dented a camper in the Town of Souris. All seem to be happening in an area of Fourth Avenue East to Fourth Avenue West. The culprit(s) are using rocks to smash and dent property. olice are investigating and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects. Anyone with information on this matter or see any suspicious persons are encouraged to contact Blue Hills RCMP - Souris Detachment at (204)483-2854. If you wish to remain anonymous call Manitoba Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers. com or text: “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). If your information leads to an arrest or charge, you may be eligible for a cash award of up to $2,000.

LEN’S Box 5, Site 400 R.R. 1 Brandon, MB R7A 5Y1

Jim and Della Butler thought they heard something but couldn’t be sure. They awoke to find that vandals had targeted their vehicle. A large rock was thrown through the back window and it’s not the first time they’ve been the victims of such crimes. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER RCMP are investigating.

ALTERNATIVE RV PARTS & SERVICE Email:info@lensrv.ca Website: www.lensrv.ca

~ SALES, SERVICE, RENTALS & PARTS ~

• Refinishing & repairs to all makes & models • Wood rot repairs • Truck accessories • Trailer hitches & wiring • MPIC & insurance claims • Tool boxes • Upholstery • Licensed Gas Technician for appliance repairs • Storage • Refridgerator rebuilding • Cargo trailers

Ernie Bessant Ph: 204-728-4457 Fax: 204-727-5471 TOLL FREE: 1-866-392-7468

Deleau Farmer’s Market & Craft Sale

Thursday, August 3 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (weather permitting)

Andy Irwin

@AndyIrwin23

#Pope Resigns.

BELIEVE IT?

How do Canadians know if it’s true (or not)? They turn to the trusted source: Newspapers in print, online, tablet and phone. And, research finds that they trust the ads there too – more than those in any other medium. Be where Canadians look.

Located on Highway #2 only 15 minutes west of Souris, MB

• Fresh Produce • Crafts • Canned Goods Fundraiser Barbecue

hosted by the Oak Lake/Sifton Fire Department

Kid’s Games & Activities

sponsored by Ken Kreutzer of Kreutzer Metals, Dwight Logeot of Corner Equipment & Corner Pocket Publishing To become a vendor call 204-761-0168 or email pdq@mymts.net

Page Souris, MB, July 28, 2017 Page 6, 8,Souris SourisPlaindealer, Plaindealer, Souris, MB, Friday, October 23, 2015

ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATION Classified Regular • 25 Words/$6.50

Phone (204)483-2070 Fax (204)522-3648 • Email cpocket@mts.net

Antiques HOME FOR RENT

One bedroom apartment, central location, parking, laundry and water. $437/ month. Phone Manager 204-483-3123.

FEED & SEED NuVision Commodities, St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats off grades grain. Phone 1(204)7583401.

WANTED Looking to purchase vacated farm yard site or small acerage within fifteen minutes of Souris, MB. Must be reasonably priced. Contact 1-204709-0132.

HELP WANTED The Reston and Area Early Learning Centre seeks a trained educational professional for position of Director. Qualified candidate will be a strong leader, possess experience or degree in education, with excellent computer skills. Please send resume and references to relcboard@gmail.com. Events closes This Coming opportunity October 31, 2015.

ADVENTURE COMING DAY CAMP EVENTS Faith Community

Souris Hillcrest Museum Personal Messages Halloween Tea, Thursday Male looking for female companOctober 29, 2015 from ion in their 50’s or 60’s for friend2:00interested p.m. to 4:00life,p.m., ship, in rural wishing to share Club. common interests Fellowship Rainbow including travel. Ph. 204-242Auction, bake table, feel 2219. free to wear a costume! Proceeds from tea will go General Employment towards the restoration of a stained glass window. ----------------------------------Elgin and District Museum will have a showing of the 3rd film in the Warpaths Series “Silver Crosses” on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Elgin Community Hall. Admission is $5.00. Everyone welcome.

CARDS OF THANKS Edward Bertholet - With heartfelt thanks to our family and friends for so many acts of kindness during a very difficult time. A special thank you Dr. Cram and the wonderful staff of the Souris Health Centre for their care and concern for all of our needs. Thank you to Father Michael for officiating at the service and the St. Jeanʼs CWA for the lovely lunch they provided. Thank you to all who came to Dadʼs funeral and our sincere thanks to Dexter of Kowalchukʼs Funeral Home for all his hard work and attention to detail. 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

Souris District Council Baptist ChurchArts – Souris Concert Series 2015/2016 August 8-11 to include: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – • TERRY BARBER Ages 5-12 November 5 August 9 • JESSE PETERS – December 10 p.m. 7:00-9:00 • TheGrades Hound 6-9 of the Baskervilles (MTC) – Songs, crafts, February 11 Bible stories, games and snacks • SIERRA NOBLE – February 25 Cost $10 for • JET STREAM – April 17 the whole week Season tickets are now Everyone welcome! available – get yours and see 5 shows for the price Experience Folklorama 48! From of 4. Adults $80; Students August 6-19, 2017 visit 41 pavil$40. tickets please call ions andFor experience the largest and longest Dunn running multicultural Sharon 204-483festival in the world! folklorama.ca 2001 or Kathy Price at 1-800-665-0234 Kirkup Agencies 204-483Coming Events 2149. Everyone is welcome – come out and Souris PCH Volunteers bring a friend! Also check out our new website www.sourisdistrictarts.com. Is your Company Friday, August 11 ----------------------------------looking to hire 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Aboriginal job seekers? Hip or Knee SourisReplacement? Personal Care Home welcomes all this past year’s vol-

Summer Garden Party

Post your next available

unteers to our annual volunteer recognition event, Summer job opening with Restrictions in Garden Party, with entertainment, a free ice cream bar and www. pieWalking/Dressing? auction. Please RSVP by Monday, August 7. firstnationsjobsonline .com For more information, $2,000 Yearly Taxor for anyone wanting to donate a pie Credit for the auction, please contact Kali at 204-483-6206. $40,000 in Tax Rebates Disability Tax Credit

For more information email: danbsully@sasktel.net

General Employment PROVINCIAL CLASSIFIEDS

Agricultural Sales Person required. Must be Motivated with computer knowledge. Training available. Ross Equipment, OPPORTUNITY Spirit River. VerEMPLOYMENT satile Dealer. New Facility. Fax MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! 780-864-4324 Call 1-780-864In-demand career! Employers 3735 Email alross@rossequip.ca

have work-at-home positions CurrentlyGet seeking tendavailable. online training ers need to remove cleanyou from anand employerup five buildings around trusted program. Visit: Oak Lake Beach. CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855Properties are all small 768-3362 to start homes. training for cabins or mobile your work-at-home career Applicant will be respontoday! sible for demolition, cleanup, and removal AUCTIONSof debris. DumpingGun feesAuction will be10am covMeyers ered. Saturday November 7 Arden, Interested parties can subMB. Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols mit a bid or inquire to Troy and large selection of at 204-748-1539 or ammunition. To consign call troy@rvfourseasons.com Brad 204-476-6262. Lundar Falcons Jr. B Hockey team www.meyersauctions.com now accepting applications for BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Head Coach/Assistant for the 2017/2018 FREE season. VENDING Development GET 1 needed. Contact:Can Gord @Earn 204MACHINES 739-3115 or Neal @ 204-768$100,000.00 + Per Year. All 0006 email: Nthage@tcmsnet.com Cash-Locations Provided. Applications in by July 28/17 Protected Territories. Interest MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! InFree Financing. Full Details demand career! Employers have CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 work-at-home positions available. W e training b s youi needt from e Get online an employer-trusted program. VisWWW.TCVEND.COM it:-----------------------------------CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your GREAT CANADIAN work-at-home career today! Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Auctions Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today McSherry Auction 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229; #12 Patterson Drive www.dollarstores.com. Stonewall, MB CAREER TRAINING Estate & Moving for Auction HUGE DEMAND Medical Featuring Factory CanScribe Transcriptionists! of Flooring is Closeout Canadaʼs top Store Medical Wed, Aug 2 @ 4:00 pmschool. Transcription training Learn from home and work Flooring & Accessories from home. Call today! * Yard * Recreation * 1 . Tools 8 0 0* Misc . 4 *6Antiques 6 . 1 5* 3 5 . w wHousehold* w.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com Go To Web! COMING EVENTS Stuart McSherry SuperSpiel DEKALB (204) 467-1858 welcomes the or World. (204) 886-7027 November 20 \endash 23rd www.mcsherryauction.com Morris & Rosenort. 32 Menʼ s, 32 womenʼ s teams from 7 For Sale - MiscJennifer countries. Also Jones, Mike McEwen & Reid Advertisements and statements C a r rherein u t areh the e sole r s re-. contained www.morriscurlingclub.org sponsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, -----------------------------------and the Manitoba Community TRY SOMETHING NEW this Newspaper Association and memwinter. Stained glass, fused bership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, glass and mosaiccompleteness, weekend truthfulness inor our reliability of such classes studio in advertisements. For greater inforWinnipeg. Glass making mation on advertising conditions, supplies. Visit: please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on www.prairiestudioglass. com ourCALL website204-783-1117. at www.mcna.com. or FOR SALE BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Advertisements and Automotive, contained farm, construction, statements herein ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf are sole tools, responsibility of carts,the phones, radios, comthe or entities obsothat puterspersons etc. Reconditioned, lete and batteries. and SOpost thehard-to-find advertisement, LAR equipment. The Battery Man. the Manitoba Community Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 Newspaper Association and www.batteryman.ca membership do not make any warranty as trailer to therepair, accuracy, Parts & full trailer safeties & Autopac Trailer Repair. completeness, truthfulness or Sales, Leasing & Financing of flatreliability of such deck, dump box, cargo, gooseadvertisements. greater neck & utility trailersFor & truck beds. information onTrailer, advertising Kaldeck Truck & Hwy #1 MacGregor, Mb. 1-888-685-3127. conditions, please consult the Associationʼs Blanket PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Conditions on our Advertising Reach over 400,000 readers website at www.mcna.com. weekly. Call this newspaper NOW -----------------------------------or email classified@mcna.com for BATTERIES FOR details. EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf

For Sale - Misc

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. 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.

Sinks lifted from Daycare, new project on hold OBITUARY

SUMMER SPECIALS AT KDL FURNITURE! $399 queen pillow top mattress set. 860 pocket coil pillow top RV mattress $475. $599 Beautyrest queen set. Queen adjustable bed with wireless remote and Beautyrest mattress $1499 It is with deep sadness that our family announces the (King adjustable $1899). Good se- passing of Bob. He leaves to mourn his love and partner lection of twin mattresses starting at $149. $499 five piece table set Sylvia Plawucki of over 25 years. Also left to mourn are including 32x48 inch table and four Sylviaʼs children: son Wade (Jocelyn) Plawucki, daughter chairs. $599 rocker reclining upTara, son Darren (Dino) (Linda) Plawucki and their holstered chairs by England Furniture (a Lay-z-boy Company). Se- children Ryan and Jamie. Granddaughter Kelly Capp by Darci Semeschuk lection of clearance solid wood and her family. Bob treated Sylviaʼs children as if they bedroom suites in seven or eight Souris Early Learning Centre (SELC) staffs’ plans piece sets in queen size bed at were his own. Also left to mourn is Bobʼs only sister to build an outdoor kitchen workbench for their clients 45% savings. Limited selection of Doreen (James) Logeot, sisters-in-law Irene (Bill) Hunt three piece occasional sets for have been side lined because someone helped them$299. See staff or contact KDL for and Mary (Bert) Hunt; Aunt Alice Ardagh and Uncle selves to the sinks that were going to be used in the more information. Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat George and Aunt Elva Hunt; and many nieces and 9-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniproject. SELC coordinator, Tara put Bob out was a call nephews, and countless cousins, all Mills of which ture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highon Facebook July 24 for the return of the sinks. She land Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., so proud. Brandon. wrote, “Hello to the person who took the sinks out of Bob was a person who kept the family connected no matter how far away.

HUNT Robert Arthur (Bob), July 17, 1932 - October 5, 2015

kitchen island...I can understand why would Wide of quality cabinets, Bob selection was predeceased by hisour parents, Robert and Kathleen Hunt, and by you his three professional design, 30+ years exhave thought they may be headed to the dump as they brothers, William (Bill), Albert (Bert) and Brian. perience, dedicated service and where in the back lane.” She explained “ We want Bob attended Forbes School (Glenwood Municipality) and one year in Hartney. In to very affordable. Road trips to rural MB communities specialty. 1953 to 1956 isheour bused children to Hartney by car when kitchen Forbes School didthe notchildren have reuse them in an outdoor area for Fehr’s cabinet warehouse 1-800enough students enrolled to keep it open, during those threeappreciate years he worked part to play in. We would greatly their return. 758-6924 office@fehrscabinets.com time at Atkinson Electric, C.C.I.L. Hartney Post Office. theone fall is Just Equipment drop them and off the in our playground whenInno of 1956Health he started the Manitoba Hydro Commission as a timekeeper. around.” Services to work with He spent fourteen years in Boissevain as area moved to Winnipeg The sinks wereclerk in athen kitchen island that had1972 been CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Atworking as aresidents: clerk. In Bob moved to Jenpeg as arenovations camp clerk. atInthe 1979 he tention Manitoba Do 1975 you removed during the recent Centre. or someone sufferWinnipeg from moved to you St. know James, as awere caretaker and thenintothe Gillam inlance 1985.behind After 35the They being stored back a disability? Get up to $40,000 years with Manitoba Hydro hebuilding retired inuntil 1991.the outdoor kitchen bench project could from the Canadian Government. Bob loved1-888-511-2250 all sports, andor coached baseball while in Boissevain. When he was no Toll-free begin. http://start.canadabenefit.ca/manilonger able to watch the games in person or on television he continued to enjoy toba “If someone had just stopped in and asked, we listening to them on the radio. would have given them one of the sinks as we only Opportunities He Business had a great love of horses, especially Belgians, and was thrilled need one to complete our project,” explained Mills. when one of his geldings made it to the Royal Fair in Toronto. HD Truck Repair Business (2000) “It’s just that they took them withoutwith even stopping in. plus additional rental Funeral service wasincome held at the Hartney Centennial Centre 13,000 sq ft building - 3.5 acres We really want to get them back.” interment in theLarge Hartney Riverside Cemetery. Russell, Manitoba customer Mills hopes theforcall on cry Facebook “To Sylvia my 204 love 773-2331 forever. I came The sun has set me. Why for a soul will prompt the base Call Bill Seri- to the end. ous Inquiries only person or persons who took them set free. Miss me, but go on with life. Remember the love we shared. Remember to make this right. need our sink back,” the good times weHomes had together. journeyjust I must go alone. Miss me but she stated. “We don’t Mobile/Manufactured for Sale On this “We think anyone was trying something malicious, we relet me go. Forever holding your hand. Love Bob.” LAST CHANCE, 1 ONLY 16 x 80, ally believe they thought they were destined for the In memory of Bob, donations may be made to the Polio 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Starting at $92,000. Altona MobileAssociation Homes, 1-800-582Survivors or to thedump.” Hartney Rink Fund c/o Town of 4036, 1-204-324-6776 Email Hartney, Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0. amhl@mymts.net Kowalchukʼs Funeral Home, Souris, in care of arrangements. Expression of sympathy may be made at www.kowalchuks.net

Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca -----------------------------------P R O V I N C E - W I D E CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email 1. Newspapers reach thefor classifieds@mcna.com majority of customers details. weekly. -----------------------------------2. To boost sales. KDL Furnitureʼs ìLUCKY 3. To introduce new products 13THî ANNIVERSARY SALE services. Extended and until October 31! 4. To keep your available name in front Limited stock on customers.BEST select of your products. 5. Newspaper can SAVINGS OF advertising THE YEAR be targeted and from 10-60% byoffsection all store reader.our $1000 products. Enter 6. Newspaper advertising can draw. No purchase required. target speciﬁ c geographic A few of the HOT SPECIALS: locations.Queen 3î $699 Beautyrest 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.

Good Reasons to Advertise

101 0 10 10

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

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

This cute little outdoor kitchen bench that would have been a wonderful addition to the Souris Early Learning Centre is currently on hold because someone lifted the sink that was going to be used in the project. The Centre’s staff put out a call on Facebook for the return of the sinks saying that they unPhonewhy (204)483-2070 • Fax have (204)522-3648 derstood someone would thought they were destined for the dump because they were spdealer@mts.net stored in the back lane behind the building.

Souris Plaindealer

PHOTO/FACEBOOK

Page 7, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, July 28, 2017

SOS (Senior’s Organized Services) is located in Victoria Park Lodge 135 3rd St. South, Souris. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 204-483-3106. Well, hello, hope your summer is going well! We sure have had a mixture of extreme heat and then rain and thunder but all in all it has been a good summer so far. I’ve had a bit of company and that is always a treat. Hoping you too have had friends and relatives stop in for visits. For anyone new moving to Souris and area, SOS is here to help you, the seniors, with many things. Call us for more information! For those of you who have been living here for years or even a short while who don’t know who to call to get help with almost anything, we will do

our best to point you in the right direction and often can help you ourselves or call on our many workers to help you out. If you are younger and would like to do house cleaning and yard work we can always use more workers too. Remember if you need help inside or outside your home, give us a call and we will get you the help you request just as soon as we can. We can also help you out with car rides if the Handi-Van is booked. We have drivers to get you to and from your appointments or errands. Cancer Care drivers -- we have those, too. Hopefully you never need them but if you do they are ready to get you to Brandon for your treatments and back home. SOS also hooks up the Victoria Lifeline, which is a service that you can use by just pushing a button to get you help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us for more details. It will give you and your family reassurance that if they can’t be there all the time,

Common sense has prevailed on CBSA rules

Lake Metigoshe boaters find relief from red tape Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, is thrilled that S-233 legislation, introduced by a Conservative Senator to amend the Customs Act, was recently given Royal Assent. The legislation rectifies the problem of Lake Metigoshe boaters having to report into Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) every time they crossed the international border. With the changes now passed, the Customs Act states that anyone leaving Canadian waters, including inland waters is exempted from presenting themselves or reporting in to CBSA as long as they did not land on American territory. “I am proud of our Conservative team who shepherded this legislation through Parliament,” said Maguire. “This change will save tax dollars and people’s time, while also allowing CBSA to focus on more pressing matters than someone trolling for Walleye.” Earlier in the year Maguire met with representatives from the Minister of Public Safety’s office to stress the need to update the Customs Act so boaters

and cottagers do not need to report to Canada Border Services every time they cross back into Canadian territory on bodies of water that straddle the international border. This issue has been a thorn in the side of Canadian residents at Lake Metigoshe who frequently boat, fish, ski, or tube on the American side of the lake. The issue of calling into Canada Border Services was brought up in 2016 after Lake Metigoshe cottagers were told the lake was designated as a Telephone Reporting Site where boaters were told they had to report in when crossing back into Canada. Many residents expressed their frustration and did not believe the system would do much to enhance security, particularly if all one is doing is fishing and not leaving their boat. Maguire concluded, “This common sense solution is long overdue. I will fight for Westman residents at every turn because that is why you elected me. I will continue to be a strong voice for our region and ensure that our voice is heard loud and clear in Ottawa.”

have to live in Crescent Manor to come and enjoy these meals, just call to let them know to add another place setting and you are good to go! Things to do at Victoria Park Lodge: Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. - Fun chair exercises; Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Fun Bingo; Friday at 1:30 p.m. - Fun games such as Scrabble and cards or other games as well if you want

that help is only a push of your button away! Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Congregate Meals are held at Crescent Manor five days a week. Call 204483-3990 for more information, for $10 you get a great home cooked meal and a chance to visit with others. On Fridays they have a brunch instead of supper, so check that out, too. Remember you do not

to come and join us, you are most welcome. Call us at the office for more information. Please come and join in the fun. We would be happy to have anyone from out of the building to come join us, too. At Crescent Manor on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. come join us for chair exercises. Come join in the fun! The next Handi-Van trip to Brandon will be on

August 16. Call soon to get yourself booked in to go and enjoy the ride and day out. That’s all for this week, so take care and we hope to hear from you soon! Give us a call at the office, or drop in for a visit, if you would like us to come and see you in the hospital or at your home, just let us know and we will come as soon as we can. We would love to hear from you!

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ROXANNE SCRABA RMT, DHMS

Partnership of Chartered Professonal Accountants Virden - 275 Nelson Street W • 204-748-3135 Brandon - 929 24th Street • 204-727-5577

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

CHURCH Turner Autobody CALENDAR

in Carroll, MB

(204)483-2247

Laura J. McDougald-Williams

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

B.A. (Hons.), LL.B., B.CL.

W. Bryan Webber B.A., B. Ed. (A.D.), LL.B.

Murray Turner • Dean Mushie • Full autobody service • MPI service and private work • Windshield repair & replacement • Free windshield repairs with $250 deductible or less

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

Box 1149

Souris, MB

R0K 2C0

www.mhlaw.ca

Boulanger Construction Felix Boulanger

D. Scott Anderson, FCGA Valerie T. Strath, C.G.A. Darcy Gerow, D.Ag. Unit I - 3000 • Victoria Avenue • Brandon, MB

1-888-726-1995

Journeyman

Renovations, New Construction Large or Small Jobs Free Estimates

Call 483-0107 or 483-3848

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

CALL JIM!

1:00 p.m.

ST. PAUL’S UNITED WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.

SOURIS GOSPEL CHAPEL

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

No job too Big or Small FREE ESTIMATES Carey Chudley - Journeyman

(cell)724-0545

COMMUNITY BAPTIST WORSHIP

483-2497

New Construction • Renovations • Free Estimates

ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN WORSHIP

Souris Dental Centre Family Dentistry Appointments Available Monday - Friday

483-2112

FAITH

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.

Robin Blecker Independent Team Beachbody® Coach Box 8 Souris, MB, R0K 2C0 facebook.com/queenrsa

Cell: 204-721-2213 robinblecker@gmail.com

ARBUCKLE ELECTRIC

Jesse & Forbes Arbuckle

Electrical Contractor Underground Wire locating

Bus. 483-3320 Res. 483-2517

Page 8, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, July 28, 2017

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

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & closed noon - 1 p.m.

NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. • 100 - 2nd Street South

! E W E Y HE

WEBSITE INFORMATION: Send event details to events@sourismanitoba.com

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

Donations to the Handi-Transit may be made through the Municipal Ofﬁce BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for renovations, new construction, additions, fences, and accessory buildings. Contact the Municipal ofﬁce for information - 483-5200.

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

Make Every Drop Count: Mun. of Souris-Glenwood in partnership with MB Assoc. of Recovery Resource Corp. is pleased to announce the Used Oil & Antifreeze Recycling Program. Bring your used Oil & Antifreeze to the Eco-Centre at the Municipal Transfer Site to receive a Certiﬁcate for a Jug of New Oil or Antifreeze. For a limited time while quantities last. For more info. about this program, contact 204-483-5200. GARBAGE & RECYCLE PICKUP: Put your garbage/recycling out by 7:00 a.m. RECYCLING CENTRE: 24 hour drop off at 20 Pine Ave E (west side). E-WASTE is accepted, large

items may be dropped off at the Recycling Depot. Please avoid putting household garbage in recycling.

AVALON THEATRE MOVIE CHANGES:

Cars 3

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

July 28 – 30

Rated: G • 108 min • Animation, Adventure, Comedy Stars: Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of races that he’s still the best race car in the world.

War for the Planet of the Apes August 4 – 6

Rated: PG-13 • 140 min • Action, Adventure, Drama Stars: Toby Kebbell, Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Ceasar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind.

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 PUBLIC NOTICE to Urban Property Owners regarding Elm Trees: Public notice is hereby given that the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood will have basal spraying performed on public and private Elm Tree bark to control the Elm Bark Beetle. The contractor intends to conduct the spraying on Saturday, July 22, 2017 (weather permitting). The alternate date will be Saturday, July 29, 2017. Any trees missed will be sprayed prior to October 31, 2017. For further information or that spraying should not be conducted on a particular property, the property owner may contact the Municipality of SourisGlenwood @ 204-483-5200 or sg.pwm@mtsmail.ca.

SOURIS - CITIZENS ON PATROL PROGRAM (COPP): Volunteers with COPP are patrolling our community. Additional volunteers are needed. If you are interested in helping with COPP please call B. McKinny @ 204-741-0449 or bmckinny@gmail.com.

ULCERATIVE COLITIS STRIKES PEOPLE IN THEIR 20S. HARD. Dealing with the unrelenting pain of ulcerative colitis when you’re in your 20s and facing life’s other challenges can be especially hard. It’s time to make it stop.

crohnsandcolitis.ca

You don’t have to look like the rest of the flock Be unique. Talk to us.

Souris Plaindealer

Phone (204)483-2070 • Fax (204)522-3648 spdealer@mts.net

Manitoba Public Insurance unveils Top Five Frauds Fraud comes in all shapes and forms, from deliberately staged accidents to bogus auto theft claims. Manitoba Public Insurance relies on various methods to catch these fraudsters, ranging from good oldfashioned investigative skills to acting on tips from the general public. Fraudulent and suspicious claims are handled by Manitoba Public Insurance’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU). The efforts of this special unit resulted in fraud savings last year of $8.2 million for Manitoban auto insurance rate payers. The SIU closed 2,100 investigations last year. Anyone knowing someone who is involved in auto insurance fraud is encouraged to call the Manitoba Public Insurance TIPS Line: 204-985-8477 or tollfree 1-877-985-8477. All calls are anonymous. No. 1: “Smile! You’re on Camera” Thanks to the keen investigative skills of an SIU investigator, a fraudulent bodily injury claim was discovered, saving Manitoba Public Insurance and its ratepayers more than $15,000. The pedestrian said he was hit by a car and injured - unable to work. The driver adamantly insisted there was no incident. With the two conflicting statements, the SIU investigator went to the scene and observed that several businesses had security cameras mounted on their buildings. After viewing footage from one of the cameras, the investigator was able to see the pedestrian approaching the parking lot. Clearly, there had been no collision between the vehicle and pedestrian. A seasoned collision reconstructionist, who examined the footage and location, also confirmed there could not have been any contact between pedestrian and vehicle. The claim was

subsequently denied. No. 2: “Luxury Porsche Actually a Lemon” Thanks to the cooperative relationship between the RCMP and Manitoba Public Insurance, a fraudulent auto theft claim of more than $20,000 was denied. The owner of a Porsche told his adjuster that the vehicle had been stolen from his apartment block parking lot in Winnipeg. A theft claim was opened. The story quickly unravelled after the RCMP notified Manitoba Public Insurance that a badly damaged/vandalized Porsche had been located in a rural area - a full day before the owner claimed his car had been stolen. During examination of the Porsche, it was discovered that the vehicle was in need of major mechanical repairs, which would have cost the owner several thousand dollars. Based on the police information and pre-existing mechanical condition of the vehicle, the theft claim was denied. No. 3: “Wannabe Manitoban” All Manitoba residents are entitled to benefits under the Personal Injury Protection Plan (PIPP). Outside of the province, many insurance plans are structured differently and don’t always provide the robust coverage available under Manitoba’s no-fault injury compensation plan. Because of this, some individuals may try to claim they are Manitoba residents in order to receive PIPP benefits. A man was severely injured in the United States after being involved in a crash. His family claimed he had been visiting the US and opened an injury claim with Manitoba Public Insurance. While processing the claim, the case manager received information from a number of agencies which confirmed the man had not lived in Manitoba for several years, making him in-

eligible for PIPP benefits. Presented with this information, the man’s family withdrew their claim. Savings were estimated to be in excess of $500,000. No. 4: “Case of a Guilty Conscience” After a number of unusual details came to surface, a father and son were asked to give a statement to an SIU investigator about the theft of a pick-up truck. During the interview the son made a surprising offer: to write a promissory note to Manitoba Public Insurance for nearly $11,000 (damage costs). The son then declined to discuss his financial generosity. However, the facts spoke volumes: the father, who was the registered owner, stated the truck had been stolen from his residence. One day after the reported theft, the same truck rear-ended another vehicle and fled the scene with several people witnessing the crash. No. 5 “The Accident That Wasn’t” Two vehicles collide and are badly damaged. This happens every day in Manitoba. But, a number of unusual details surfaced during the investigation of this specific collision. It was discovered these two individuals knew each other and their vehicles were both in poor running condition. A seasoned traffic re-constructionist testified that this crash was no accident, but a staged collision. One driver pleaded guilty to fraud over $5,000. He received a two-year suspended sentence with supervised probation, 100 hours of community service work and a restitution order of $17,000 to repay Manitoba Public Insurance. The second driver, who was also charged with fraud over $5,000, did not appear in court. A warrant for his arrest has since been issued.