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EDO says she has “come home” By Darci Semeschuk Julie Russell has come home, in a manner of speaking because Souris and South-western Manitoba is where her heart is. Raised in Sinclair, she now resides in Souris and is thrilled to be the new Economic Development Officer for Souris Glenwood. Educated at the University of Regina in Community Planning Development and sciences, Russell formerly worked for the Province of Saskatchewan as a Community Planner and Developer where she approved developments and subdivisions. Later she moved to Gilbert Plains where she filled four roles with the community. “I actually wore four hats in Gilbert Plains,” remarked Russell. “I was there for two years and was economic development officer, recreation director, tourism and marketing coordinator and capital projects manager.” Russell says she brought in over $600,00.00 in new money while she was employed in Gilbert Plains and she’s proud of that accomplishment. “I was very proud of the fact that I helped that community achieve that kind of growth,” she said. “Let’s just say I have a niche for writing grants!” Just two weeks into the job and Russell says that although she’s still getting up to speed on previous commitments made by the Community Development Corporation, she is looking forward to forging ahead and searching out new projects. “I’m just getting a feel for what has been done and what projects are on the go,” stated Russell. Once I know where I’m at I’ll begin looking at was Souris’ needs are.” One thing that will be different for Russell is the fact that she will now be working under a Board of Directors. “I’ve always worked directly with the municipal staff so the board aspect is different,” she said. ‘I’ve met the board once and I’m looking forward to getting to know them.” According to Russell, Souris has a well-established business community and tourism trade and that is something to build on. “This community has momentum in that it has a strong history in business and tourism that we can build on and expand,” she said. “From a marketing point of view this is a great starting point.” Russell feels that with Souris being a bedroom community to Brandon, it has the staples to be attractive to entrepreneurs. “We have all we need here that makes us attractive to people who want to leave the city but be close enough to commute,” remarked the newly minted EDO. “There is a great school, hospital, recreations facilities and doctors. That’s what a community needs, doctors and an open emergency room. That will help us attract new residents and business.” Many businesses already have a success plan according to Russell. If that have that then business retention, growth, jobs and residential growth will follow. “Souris is such a popular tourist town and that is good but we need business and jobs. We need to hit all the nails in the head to encourage growth,” she explained. “Residential growth comes on top of that.” Russell says it’s like the chicken and the egg, what comes first? If the business, tourism and residential are
all health, you grow. “You need all the factor in place. Souris has that,” she said. ‘I’m excited to build on that.” Russell’s first goal is to look for capital projects. What does Souris need? Search out the grants available and figure out how to use them. “If we access those grants we can keep from adding special levies to complete projects or increasing programming fees. This is one way to keep
taxes down,” she explained. Russell is putting together the package for the Brandon Home Show that runs this weekend. After that it’s upward and onward for the CDC. “I’m just so glad to ne working in a community that has so much to build on,” she stated. “I’m doing what I love back home and it’s great.”
Russell excited to help move Souris forward
Julie Russell says she is excited to be part of the future of Souris. Coming here after working in Saskatchewan and Gilbert Plains is almost like “coming home” as her roots are in Southwestern Manitoba. She began her role as Economic Development Officer for Souris Glenwood two weeks ago, replacing Lon Turner who moved on to become Chief Administrative Officer for Sifton. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK
Shop Local – it’s good for us all
Much like your local paper, small businesses in Souris help make this community the very special place it is. Our local merchants and businesses contribute significantly to the quality of life we all enjoy here. They are all paying local taxes, they are providing employment, they sponsor every event and every sports team. Before you head away from town to save a few dollars or make your next purchase from foreign-controlled online retailers, think about what’s important to you and
your family. Companies like Costco, Walmart and Amazon, to name a few, take huge amounts of dollars out of our local economy. These retail disruptors pay no taxes here, they don’t employ our young people, they don’t sponsor events and teams and they certainly don’t shop here. Think twice or thrice before you take your purchases elsewhere. Support those that support all of us. Shop locally whenever possible. Keep your money circulating right here in Souris. It’s good for us all.
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RCMP investigate snowmobile theft at Beresford
Submitted On March 29, 2018 Blue Hills RCMP received a report of a theft of a snowmobile from a rural property at Beresford 13 kilometres southwest of Brandon. It was reported that a red 2003 Polaris SKS 800 liquid cooled snowmobile with a Manitoba plate 6N429 was taken off a front yard sometime between March 22nd, 2018 at 4:00 pm and March 24th, 2018 at 4:00 pm. There are no suspects identified at this time regarding this theft.
Police are encouraging anyone with knowledge of this theft, know the whereabouts of the snowmobile or know of someone trying to sell a snowmobile matching this to report it to Brandon RCMP at 204-726-7522. Reports can be made at your local Police or RCMP detachment or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by text messaging “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637) on your mobile device.
Souris RCMP report Submitted by Robin Blecker Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: March 28 – Police were dispatched to a cardiac arrest in Souris. The senior had known health issues. March 30 – The Souris Recycling Centre was broken into. Damage was caused with hammers, which the anti-recycling bandit(s) left behind. Souris RCMP is investigating this crime. March 31 – Report of an intoxicated female lying on Hwy 10 was reported to police. The female had multiple warrants for arrest. Was arrested and taken to Brandon hospital for medical assessment. Once cleared medically, was remanded to Brandon Correctional Centre. On the same day, police responded to a garage alarm call. No key holder was available. Police attended
and found an entrance door ajar and unlocked. It appeared that the door was ajar due to a misalignment issue. No sign of break & enter. Police locked the door. April 2 – Members were dispatched to a historical B&E and theft from a rural property in Souris-Glenwood. The complainant stated that items were stolen from the house, but no damage or forced entry. Clear signs of damage and forced entry to garage, where items were also missing. This file remains open and will continue to be investigated. Speeding: 1 Other Traffic: 3 Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergent crime: (204) 483-2123 Administration (Criminal Record Checks): (204) 483-2854
Senior’s Organized Services by Mary Ann Carlisle SOS (Senior’s Organized Services) is located in Victoria Park Lodge 135 3rd St. South, Souris. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., phone 204-483-3106. If we are not in, please leave a message. Resource Coordinators Mary Ann Carlisle and Teenie Carlisle are happy to get your calls and will do our best to get you the help you need as soon as we can. Hope this finds everyone as healthy as possible. Get some fresh air by opening up those windows and by going outside if your mobility allow you. First off we truly hope you had a wonderful Easter with family and friends! It was cooler than normal, but all in all it was a lovely day. We were so Blessed to have Corey Frances here at VPL to entertain us once again with his voice and talents on the piano, he sure brings it to life, and the Easter music and the other songs he played were awesome. Hope he can return again one day soon! Be sure to call us if you need any help inside or outside your home. We have workers ready and able to assist or do your housework and or your yard work. Asking for help is not always easy, but you will be so glad you did. We will send someone to help and then it is between you and him or her what you pay him or her for his or her work. SOS also hooks up the Victoria Lifeline, which is a service that you can use by just pushing a button to get you help 24 hours a day seven days a week. Call us for more details. Want to stay in your home as long as possible? Well we can help you and your family have peace of mind by installing Victoria Lifeline (VLL) Just give us a call and we would be more than happy to come and explain how it works. Congregate Meals are held at Crescent Manor five days a week, call 204-483-3990 for more information. For $10 you get a great
home cooked meal and a chance to visit with others. Remember you do not have to live in Crescent Manor to come and enjoy these meals, just call to let them know to add another place setting and you are good to go! If you are in need of assistance when bathing and would like a bath-chair we have had a few donated and we would be happy for you to have one to try and see if it is what you need. Things To Do at Victoria Park Lodge: Monday and Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Fun exercises Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Fun Bingo Thursdays at 10 00 a.m. we have fun chair exercises at Crescent Manor, everyone is welcome from inside the building or drop in from wherever you are and have some fun with us! Friday 1:30 p.m. scrabble, cards, other games as well if you want to come and join us, you are most welcome, call us at the office for more information. Everyone welcome whether you live at VPL or not, come and join in the fun here too! We have entertainment coming: April 13 Brian and Dorothy Granger, and Dale and Brenda Lyons on May 11, watch for more dates and times. Remember to mark your Calendars for our Spring Tea on Monday May 28! Watch the paper for more updates. Spring is coming; well I guess it is here! Not as warm as we are used to but we will all be fine, we just need to keep our warmer coats on as yet. Enjoy the fresh air, everyday if you can, and please give us a call we would love to hear your ideas, and will help you in any way we can. 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!
Join us at our
Annual General Meeting Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Registration: 6:15 p.m. Meeting: 7:00 p.m. U.C.T. Pavilion, Keystone Centre, Brandon MB Guest speaker: Brian Boes, Associate VP, Financial Planning Solutions, Westoba Credit Union
Light refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!
Notice – Special Resolution: It is proposed that the Articles of the Credit Union be amended to create 2 million new Class B Preference shares with an issue price of $10.00 per share. There are no changes to the rights of Class A Preference Shares. This SPECIAL RESOLUTION requires a majority of 2/3 of the votes cast at the meeting. The full text of the Amendment to the Articles is available at any branch or the Westoba website.
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Brandon Residential School Learning Centre coming to St. Pauls Submitted In March of 2013, a group of interested people from Brandon and area, both Indigenous and nonIndigenous people, came together to talk about the legacy of residential schools. The Brandon School existed from 1895 - 1972 at a site just west of the current location of the Brandon Research and Development Centre on Grand Valley Road. It was administered first by the Mission Board of the Methodist Church and after 1925 by the United Church of Canada. Sponsorship and approval came from the Canadian Government. This planning team of 2013 wanted to consider ways to educate the community about the history of the school and
connect this learning with the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. In the pamphlet promoting this display, the following explanation is presented: “Our goal is to promote awareness (truth) and to create opportunities for new relationships to grow between Indigenous and non-Indigenous neighbours (reconciliation).” St. Paul’s United Church in Souris is bringing this Learning Centre display to St. Paul’s Auditorium, April 12 and 13. It will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. both days. This is free to the public and we hope people will drop in and join us for soup and bannock, and a time of visiting and education.
Solutions & Substitutions By Reena Nerbas 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 Dear Reena, I am having a dinner party, and would like to make cheesecake for dessert. Can you tell me if I can quadruple my cheesecake recipe and bake the cake in a large rectangle pan? Cherise
the finish? D. Dear D., To clean the outside of a frying pan, the easiest solution is to ventilate and apply oven cleaner. The down side to oven cleaner is that this method can actually void the warranty on your pan. Another option is to scrub the outside of the pan with Barkeepers Friend and a damp nonscratch pad. Leave for a few hours and scrub well.
Brandon Residential School
The Brandon Indian Residential School operated near Brandon from 1895 to 1972. The abandoned building remained there until 2000 when it was demolished. There is also a graveyard on site where some students who died while in residence were buried. In conjunction with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, St. Paul’s United Church in Souris is bringing the Brandon Residential Learning Centre display to St. Paul’s Auditorium, April 12 and 13. Pictured above is a circa 1910 photo of the Brandon Residential School. PHOTO/MANITOBA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Dear Cherise, Quadrupling the recipe is risky, chances are the cheesecake will brown on the sides and the center will remain under baked. You are better off using a round spring form pan and baking several cakes (one at a time). Here is another cheesecake tip: After baking cheesecakes, partially freeze them. Doing this will make cutting easier, and you will end up with professional looking slices. Dear Reena, I am trying to incorporate fish into our family diet, how do I determine how long to cook fish? Mark Dear Mark, Measure the thickest part of the fish and cook it for 6-8 mins. per half-inch in a 425-degree oven. Dear Reena, Do you have any suggestions for removing baked on grease from the sides and bottoms of frying pans without ruining
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Bill 19 Needs a Rethink
Bill 19 is proposing to make a number of Planning Act changes, some of which affect the intensive livestock industry. One of the more egregious proposed changes is to allow aging hog barns to be rebuilt, and expand by 15%, without further review or oversight. Province wide. Now we know there are already areas in S.E. Manitoba where we have more livestock than the land base can sustainably carry (with respect to manure overload). Even Manitoba Pork’s Mike Teillet acknowledged this last fall at Bill 24 Committee Hearings telling us there are some municipalities in S.E Manitoba where there is probably too much livestock. As well, there is a wider area where soil phosphorus has been allowed to build up to levels that greatly exceed what the crop can use – quite legally under the existing rules. Common sense tells us that elevated soil phosphorus translates into elevated phosphorus movement in runoff water into our waterways, and ultimately into the Big Lake. The longer these high concentrations are allowed to remain on the landscape, the greater the long term negative impacts on the lake. The Province knows where these areas are from the Manure Management Planning data. They can be mapped. They need special consideration for the good of our environment. But no, the Province says one size fits all, and you are good to go. It’s truly irrational. At the same time my MLA proclaims, “Government’s plan is to make Manitoba the country’s cleanest and greenest province”. I fear in fact it will be Lake Winnipeg which will be the greenest, and quite possibly the blue-greenest, across not only all of Canada, but quite likely the globe. Give your head a shake. It is necessary to go back to the drawing board and come up with something that would be worthy of the Green Plan. Think about it people – we can’t just allow this kind of thing to happen, it’s your kids, and their kids futures, we are talking about. Jon Crowson, Oak River.
Budget 2018 charts road to a better Manitoba Cliff Cullen/ MLA Spruce Woods As our government moves into the latter half of its first term, we’ve tabled a budget that is meant to keep our promises to Manitobans. By this point, those promises form a well-known refrain: fix the finances, repair the services, and rebuild the economy. We want Manitoba to be a great place to live today and in the future. With that destination in mind, the most recent provincial budget is an encouraging road map. Right out of the gate it projects a sharp turn towards stability by reducing the summary deficit for the current fiscal year by more than $100 million. We’ll also reduce the overall deficit while capping expenditure growth to a rate below revenue growth for a third consecutive budget, which hasn’t happened in 15 years. But besides our over-arching goal of righting the province’s financial ship, we also want to help hard-working Manitobans clear their own budgetary hurdles. To start, we’re returning more than $230 million from the cabinet table to the kitchen table by increasing the basic personal amount income-tax deduction. On top of that, we’ve reaffirmed our commitment to reduce the PST to seven per cent by 2020, and we’re giving small and medium-sized businesses a break by raising the small business income tax
threshold to $500,000, saving them as much as $6,000 a year. We’re also chipping away at other challenges Manitobans face, like finding convenient childcare providers. Budget 2018 not only promises $3.3 million to create 700 new childcare spaces, but it will also introduce a new tax credit that offers businesses as much as $10,000 over five years to create daycare spaces for worker’s children. Farmers will also find cause for optimism within the budget, which dedicates $1.5 million to helping them adopt environmentally sustainable practices while still maintaining crucial programs like AgriInsurance and Agricultural Income stabilization. Budget 2018 also implements the Canadian Agricultural partnership framework to invest $176 million over five years in strategic programming that is focused on the sustainability and competitiveness of our valued agriculture and food sector. Meanwhile we continue finding efficiencies across government departments to save taxpayers money, we are continuing to invest in new schools, and we’re seeing progress towards improved healthcare outcomes. We know there’s more work to be done in order to keep our promises, but we’re making progress and remain up to the challenge.
Souris Legion news 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 – 1:00 p.m. Next Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. • 100 - 2nd Street South
WEBSITE INFO.: 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 204-483-5200. Building Inspector in office Tuesdays and Thursdays TRANSFER SITE: Wednesday & Friday 2:00 noon – 8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dispose your used oil, filters, antifreeze and containers at the Eco-Center. at the Transfer Site. Will be closed Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Summer hours start 1st Wednesday in April. 2018 Dog Licenses are Due: Municipality of Souris-Glenwood By-Law No. 1780 states: “The owner of every dog must register such dog”.
of Thursday, March 29, was attended by 18 hopeful noisemakers. Betty Devins and Cindy Balbar made three shouts. Double hollers came from Chuck Dron, Marie Neilson, Doreen Edgars, Cindy Janz and Gale Collinson. Gale’s last yell was on the Little House for which she received $28. At the beginning of play, the “Looney” pot had amounted to $153. It was not won, so will be 18041BB2
License will be issued upon proof of rabies vaccination. The cost is $10 per dog until April 30, 2018, after that the cost increases to $20 per dog. Maximum of 2 dogs per household.
GARBAGE & RECYCLE PICKUP: Put your garbage/recycling out by 7:00 a.m. • RECYCLING CENTRE: 24 hour drop off at 20 Pine Ave E (west side). • E-WASTE: is accepted, large items may be dropped off at the Recycling Depot.
• Please avoid putting household garbage in recycling.
Souris Valley Recreation Programs: Call: 204 483-5214 or Visit: facebook.com/sourisrecreation
MUNICIPALITYOF SOURIS-GLENWOOD
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2018 FINANCIAL PLAN PUBLIC NOTICE : is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood intends to present its financial plan for the fiscal year 2018 at a public hearing in the Council Chambers, at the Civic Centre 100-2nd Street South on Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Council will hear any person who wishes to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided. Copies of the financial plan are available for review after April 10th, and may be examined by any person during the regular office hours of the Municipal Office at the Civic Centre,100-2nd Street South. Charlotte Parham, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Souris-Glenwood 2018-03-26
April 6 – 8, 2018 Tomb Raider: Rated: PG-13 Not recommended for young children, Violence, Frightening Scenes
Action, Adventure 118 mins Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer,must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared.. Stars: Alicia Vikander, Sominic West, Walton Goggins
April 13 – 15 , 2018 Sherlock Gnomes:
by Gale Collinson Our cribbage evening of Wednesday, March 28, very competitive with six tables being used. Alva and Don Doherty made the highest score. Evelyn Bowles with Margaret Edmunds claimed second prize and the third spot went to Pat Giesbrecht with Gale Collinson. Amelia Morden won the 50-50 draw. Our bingo evening
Rated: G Animation, Adventure, Comedy 86 mins Garden gnomes, Gnomeo & Juliet, recruit renowned detective Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden ornaments. Stars: Kelly Asbury, Mary J. Blige, Emily Blunt
available next week. Betty Devins will have a birthday on March 31. As Friday, March 30, was Good Friday, our meat draw was held on Saturday, March 31, starting at 5:00 p.m. A lot of things were going on this weekend, like the Survivor Bonspiel, so it was not very busy. However, multiple meat packages were difficult to get. Only Viola Logan and Ken McBurney managed to take home two packages. The 50-50 draw amounted to $68 and won by Marie Neilson. Barb Janz wanted to find the Ace of Spades and put $908.50 in her purse. The Ace would not come out of hiding for her so someone will get a chance at it again next week. Just a note to keep in mind – after this Ace is found; the price of a strip of tickets will be going up to $2. Note: Our General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 17, starting at 8:00 p.m. Please be sure to make plans to attend.
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EDITORIAL Water is the new fire: Flood preparedness tips for Canadians Submitted by FirstOnSite Restoration The classical elements (earth, water, air and fire) are shifting and water is now “the new fire” according to The Insurance Bureau of Canada. Flood season – which has commenced its annual wreckage tour – already has homeowners and businesses feeling the impact across the country. Weather events and rainstorms have elevated the costs of flooding (now the costliest type of property damage) and the stakes for property owners and residents are at an all-time high. Consider that in 2017, floods caused over $590 million in insured damage across Canada (excluding government and the uninsured) and that approximately one-infive Canadian households are at a high risk of flooding. From urban sprawl developments on floodplains to the concrete landscapes of our country’s developing cities, the loss of absorbent ground is accelerating with ever-increasing amounts of water left with no place to go. Water damage, mould and property loss are only some of devastating outcomes when property owners are unprepared, or unsure of how to deal with the aftereffects of a flood. FirstOnSite Restoration has spent the past decade mitigating floods and disasters for businesses and homeowners across Canada. Here are 11 ways to protect properties against flood damage, whether commercial or residential. Safety comes first when in a flooding situation. We tend to put our material goods before our personal safety. Make sure to do a basic risk assessment first before anything else. If water is or has been above electrical panels, or a basement is filled with water don’t enter until a licensed electrician has completely disconnected the power. Waterproof your basement, fill any cracks in the foundation, and put weather protection sealant around windows and the base of ground-level doors. Install flood shields or barriers for basement windows and doors. Raise large appliances in the basement onto wood or cement blocks. If possible, raise electrical panels, switches, sockets, wiring and heating systems – otherwise protect them with a floodwall or shield. Anchor furnaces, water heaters, and/or oil tanks to the floor. Unsecured, they may tip over or float in a flood. A ruptured tank may leak fuel, creating a serious fire hazard. Check that all basement flood drains are not blocked or covered. For extra precaution, you can install a water alarm to let you know if water is accumulating. Make sure your sump pump is working and install a battery-operated (or generator) backup in case of a power failure. Install backflow valves for drains, toilets and other sewer connections in the basement. These valves automatically close if water or sewage backs up from the main sewer. Clear debris from your roof and eavestroughs so that they drain properly during heavy rains. Downspouts should extend at least six feet from the basement wall, well away from your and neighbouring properties. Turn off the electricity ahead of time in flood-prone areas of the property if a flood is expected in your area. Talk to your insurance agent about flood insurance. Standard residential insurance many times does not cover floods caused by water overflowing from lakes, rivers and other bodies of water (called overland flooding) but may be available separately. Stay informed. Follow the latest public weather alerts for your area at https:// weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html.
Dr. Ben Sutter left a legacy still thriving today By Darci Semeschuk The Souris Glenwood Foundation has been funding community projects since its inception. Doctor Ben Sutter had a vision to have a Community Foundation established in Souris. He researched information, contacted other community foundations in the area and presented his ideas to a group of community-minded people in Souris. Back in 1991, Dave Stratton, Clare Somersall, Bill Kirkup, Darcy Gerow and a few other people did some serious thinking and discussed the idea of forming a community foundation in Souris. Finally in 1993, the Souris Glenwood Foundation was designated as an official Community Foundation. That vision was to start a community foundation to pool charitable gifts in a capital fund. The capital fund is retained and the generated earnings are used each year for targeted areas of need. These have included
a wide range of cultural, educational, health, environmental, recreational, heritage and community services. Some of the past donations include Hillcrest (Plum and Railway) Museum brochures, Souris Glenwood Library, VPS Daisy Player, Senior’s Organized Services, PA Sound System, Avalon Theatre, renovations for change rooms, Souris Skatepark to name a few. Dr. Ben Sutter lived life like a pebble in a pond. He believed that ripples of good deeds touched many in need and spread for a very long time. Gentle Ben, as he was well known as, was a highly respected doctor, alderman, musician, mayor and friend to this community that many of us call home. He believed in keeping his community viable, current and thriving. He admired creative talent, visionary thinking, honesty, generosity of spirit, and foresight. Dr. Sutter formed a committee to plan for the
Beloved doctor leaves lasting legacy
Souris Glenwood CAO, Charlotte Parham stands beside a memorial book honouring the memory of Dr. Ben Sutter, founder of the Souris Glenwood Foundation. Twenty-five years have passed since Dr. Sutter formed the charitable foundation and the board is celebrating with a show on April 12.The book and history of Dr. Sutter’s legacy is on display in the Souris Civic PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK Centre.
future of the community. The concept of a permanent financial resource and the benefits it could bring to the community became a reality when the Souris Glenwood Foundation was born. The current Foundation Board is made up of 10 volunteers including Darryl Jackson, Andy Barclay, Glenda McConnell, Sandy Sanderson, Harvey Veldhouse, Lois Brown, Glen Tosh, Darcy Gerow, Greg Harasymchuk, and Barb Falloon. They wish to see the capital fund grow so that they will have even more funds to donate to worthy causes in Souris Glenwood. Souris Glenwood Foundation is ready to celebrate 25 years. Ben Sutter was a comedian at heart, he loved to tell a joke and always found a way to fit it into his conversations. The Foundation Board wants to celebrate what Dr. Ben Sutter and others spear headed, so they have booked a very talented, family orientated comedian from Niverville, Manitoba, Matt Falk to perform at a fun filled social evening that will bring many laughs. The board wishes to fill the Souris Community Hall to capacity with great supporters, friends and family. The event will take place Thursday, April 12. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and program and comedian at 7:30. Tickets are now available at the Municipal Office, Plaza Petals or call Lois at 204-483-1164 or Glenda 204-483-3403. The Souris community should be very proud that some individuals pursued the dream of establishing their own Foundation for the future.
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Taxpayers asked to bail out Golf Course
By Darci Semeschuk Yet again another organization has asked the taxpayers of Souris Glenwood for cash to bail them out of a financial crisis. First the Souris Daycare was looking for over $50,000 to get them into a better financial situation after renovations left them with an unmanageable debt. That request has since been rescinded since an aggressive fundraising campaign has them in the green. Now the Souris Golf Club is looking for cash to help them deal with debt left over from the construction of the $500,000 clubhouse in 2010 and several years of lost income due to flooding. According to Golf Course representative Lorie Howe, the Club needs some help. “We are in a tough situation out there,” he explained. “We have a big mortgage from the new clubhouse and we’re not sure what we’ll do so we went to the town and asked for help.” Earlier this month, according to Howe, members of the Golf Club met with council to talk about some financial help. While Howe did not disclose the amount, Glen Kirby of the Southwest Post reported that it was $40,000.00 in the form of an operating grant. Kirby also reported that the outstanding mortgage was $200,000 and that a payment had not been made for several months. Council is expected to decide on the funding request before April 17.
Souris Students visit Parliament Hill
Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris joined students from Souris School during their visit to Parliament Hill. Here they are in the Library of Parliament, the only original part of the building that escaped the great fire of 1916. Top left: Guy Williams (Principal of Souris School), Hayden Remillard, Larry Maguire, Brayden Sutherland, Luke Herbert, Taylor Banman. Bottom left PHOTO/SUBMITTED to right: Jared Paulsen, Tristen Stam.
FOR SALE BY TENDER Sealed, written tenders for the property will be received by:
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Property: Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa NE ¼ of SECTION 27-7-19 WPM Conditions of Tender: 1. Tenders must be received on or before 5 p.m. on April 16, 2018. 2. All persons submitting a tender shall rely on their personal knowledge and inspection of the property. The land is tendered on an “as is” basis. The Vendor makes no representation or warranty with regard to the condition, suitable use, size, or zoning for the land. 3. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 4. Each tender must be accompanied by a deposit cheque for five percent (5%) of the purchase price payable to Meighen Haddad LLP. All unsuccessful bidders shall have their tender cheques returned following the close of tenders.
Terms and Conditions of Sale 5. The bidder whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering terms and conditions of sale. 6. In addition to the deposit, the balance of the accepted tender is due and payable on the date of closing which shall be May 1, 2018, or evidence provided that the purchase funds will be available under conditions acceptable to the Vendor. If the balance of the accepted tender is not paid within the set time limit the deposit paid will be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. 7. Possession is not authorized until acceptable arrangements for full payment are made following acceptance of tender. 8. All mines and minerals will be reserved from any transfer. 9. All Buildings on the property are excluded from the sale. 10.The sale is subject to a contract for advertising signage located on the property. 11.The Purchaser shall be responsible for the 2018 property taxes in their entirety. All other taxes including GST and Land Transfer Tax (if applicable) shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser. Each of the Vendor and Purchaser shall be responsible for their own legal fees to complete the sale. For further information, contact Sandra Couling at phone 204-752-2374.
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MUNICIPALITY OF GRASSLAND PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING THE 2018 FINANCIAL PLAN PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of the Municipal Act that the Council of the Municipality of Grassland intends to present its financial plan for the fiscal year 2018 at a Public Hearing at the Council Chambers in Hartney, Manitoba on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Council will hear any person who wishes to make a presentation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided. Copies of the financial plan will be available for review and may be examined by any person during the regular office hours of the municipal offices in Minto and Hartney.
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Winners of the Survivor Ladies A Event are as follows (L-R): Stacey Koop, Stacey Irwin, Pam Gouldie, Marisa Brooks. PHOTOS/DEBBIE BUTLER
Winners of the Survivor Ladies B Event are as follows (L-R): Janet Vodon, Camille Lough, Hayley Surouy, Megan Hukaluk.
Winners of the Survivor Ladies C Event are as follows (L-R): Laurie Campion, Linda McKay, Ashley Campion, Jaimie Campion.
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Winners of the Survivor Men’s A Event are as follows (L-R): Kyle Gardiner, Bryce Cisyk, Tyler Grumpelt, Brayden Payette. PHOTOS/DEBBIE BUTLER
Winners of the Survivor Men’s B Event are as follows (L-R): Travis Brooks, Cale Dunbar, Jay Klym, Chris Campbell. Winner of the Men’s C Event was the Geoff Gregoire Rink who was unavailable for pictures.
Winners of the Survivor Men’s D Event are as follows (L-R): Bryan Freiheit, Darcy Hudson, Barry Garbutt. Missing from photo: Ken Hardy.
Winners of the Survivor Men’s E Event are as follows (L-R): Marc Chappelaz, Matt Kiazk, Art Chappelaz, Jordie Lancaster.
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Sadler’s Creekside Greenhouse planting for spring By Darci Semeschuk It might not seem like garden weather out there but at Sadler’s Creekside Greenhouse it’s down right balmy. In fact they have been working hard to get ready for a very busy April! Opening day at the greenhouse is slated for April 9. “This is the day that we kick off the 2018 season!” stated Crystal Page on the greenhouse website. “Come and see what we have for you this year. There are many new and exciting items for your home and your yard and we have planned a few special days throughout April before we open with our regular hours on April 30.” Throughout the summer, Sadler’s carry a variety of vegetable and annuals. There are over 700 sizes and varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowering annuals for you to select from. They also carry A wide array of basket stuffers and specialty annuals throughout the summer. If you don’t have time to plant your own baskets or planters, they’ll do it for you and deliver them within town limits for free! The special days begin on April 22 with the Little Digger’s Club. Kids seven years and up can make a Succulent Tea Cups. Bring out the fine china! These adorable succulent teacups will be beautiful in your home! Easy to care for and the perfect start to spring! Kids will learn the basics of succulents, how they grow, and how to care for them. The fee for this class will be $15.00 and all projects will be completed and take-home ready at the end of class. April 24 will be for adults. The Tropical Terrarium! Sadlers has so many tropical and succulent plants to choose from! Pick a terrarium container from our showroom and spend the evening creating a beautiful arrangement for you to enjoy! All supplies included. Finally, the Living Salad Bowl class for adults will be April 28. Create your own planters from wooden serving bowls and plant a beautiful arrangement of lettuces and herbs for you and your family to enjoy! Once you add in the finishing touches to this planter, it will look good enough to serve to a hungry crowd! Regular season hours begin April 30. Check out the website for complete details: sadlerscreeksidegreenhouse.com
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A little breathing room at the Greenhouse
Crystal Page of Sadler’s Creekside Greenhouse is seen here taking a breather from spring planting to give a few minutes of attention to the greenhouse cat, Lilly. Staff has been busy getting the PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER little seeding off to a good start as they prepare for opening day.
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What will you find at Sadler's? • Over 60 different varieties of Succulents and Tropical plants. • Over 700 varieties and sizes of annuals. • Over 40 different NEW varieties in flowering annuals and vegetables. • Over 35 varieties of tomatoes. • A showroom fully stocked with giftware, garden decor, home decor, women's/ children's clothing and accessories, great gift ideas and just about every garden supply for those projects you want to get done. • And so much more.
As always, we have many workshops and classes planned for the 2018 season! Visit our website to find out what we have in store for you!
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Little Digger's get kids involved! We do all sorts of activities from gardening crafts to planting! To see what's in the works for Little Digger's Spring 2018 please check out our website at www.sadlerscreeksidegreenhouse.com or email us at office@sadlerscreeksidegreenhouse.com
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This 1270 sq. ft. bungalow is to be built by Con-Cor homes. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers open concept design with patio doors leading out onto the deck which overlooks a little piece of paradise on this 2 acre lot. Enjoy the spacious master bedroom that boasts an ensuite and walk-in closet. Buyer of this great home can be intimately involved in what finishings, colours, and extras go into this superior design.
How does living on an acreage only a couple minutes from town sound? Have the best of both worlds with this 1368 sq. ft. bi level. The master bedroom is equipped with both a four piece ensuite and a spacious walk-in closet. The open concept living area offers patio doors leading out onto the oversized deck. The kitchen will be a dream with all stainless steel appliances and large island. The exterior will be sure to please with it’s modern look and use of the high quality materials. This home is to be built, so you can meet with the designers at Con-Cor Homes and pick out just about everything. Make this home representative of what your perfect home should be.
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Two more weeks of wintery weather: Environment Canada
As the old adage goes, is March comes in like a Lion, it goes out like a Lamb – not so this year. We were rife with wicked weather and extreme cold and if you’re expecting April showers to bring May flowers – think again. Environment Canada says we are in for another two weeks of cold wintery weather. Winnipeg, for example, will experience temperatures of minus 16 degrees Celsius this week, which is more than 10 degrees lower than the city’s average low, Environment Canada data shows and that’s not even taking the bitter wind chill into account Manitoba isn’t alone in this deep freeze, elsewhere in the Canadian prairies provinces; daytime highs are about 10 degrees colder than nor-
mal for this time of year. Environment Canada also issued weather warnings for much of Southern Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick this week for everything from winter storms to strong winds to heavy rain, snowfall and freezing rain. This is adverse weather is part of the same system that is currently pummelling the Midwestern U.S. Elsewhere in that country, New York City just recorded its heaviest April snowfall since 1982, according to a report on CTV. The cold is being locked in over parts of North America by a weather system known as a polar vortex. In other words, a huge high-pressure ridge of Siberian and Arctic air is currently stuck in place over a
significant swath of the continent, thus preventing warmer weather from moving in. So take heart fellow Manitobans, it could be several weeks before we see a break from the winter blues. At least we don’t have three feet of snow and flood concerns to keep us awake at night. The March Outlook Report prepared by the Hydrologic Forecast Centre of Manitoba Infrastructure indicates near normal to below normal runoff potential across the province. The risk of major flooding remains generally low across the province. This could change depending on weather conditions between now and the spring melts. The risk of flooding on the Souris River is low.
It’s a sharp contract to April 5, 2017 when the ice had already broken up and moved out on the Souris River. Fast-forward one year and the Souris River is frozen solid. The deep-freeze that is 2018 remains for another PHOTO/FACEBOOK two weeks according to Environment Canada.
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Submitted by Margaret Greaves Bridge results for March 27 are as follows: First: Don and Alva Doherty; Second: Bob Arbuckle and Mona Canning; Third: Shirley Brown and Muriel Gray. Floor Shuffle results from March 28 are as follows: First: Roy Douglas and Carol Urbanowski; Second: John Oldenkamp and Loreen Brown; Third: Don Doherty and Iola Stocks. “500” results for March 29 are as follows: First: Roy Douglas and Norval More; Second: Elsie Kruk and Lynn McDowell; Third: Ralph Shirley Brown and Cathy Ewen.
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25th celebration evening coming up!
Submitted A 25th Anniversary only comes around once, so the Souris Glenwood Foundation decided it was something to celebrate with a special evening for everyone in the community to join enjoy. January 1993 was the date that Souris Glenwood Foundation was officially designated as a community foundation. There are now fifty-five foundations in many communities throughout the province. Thanks to gifts from donors, community foundations are able to help communities today, tomorrow and in the future. That is exactly why the Souris Glenwood Foundation was established twenty-five years ago. The Souris Glenwood Foundation Board Members have been busy planning for the 25th Celebration Evening on Thursday, April 12. They are very pleased with the support of people buying tickets, local businesses donating prizes, and sponsorship donations. It is turning out to be an evening that you won’t want to miss! The doors open
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at 6:30 p.m. And the program starts at 7:30 p.m. The evening will include the presentation of the 2017 grants and a short history with the Sutter Family saying a few words. The Foundation will also receive two generous monetary donations that evening. Comedian Matt Falk will entertain the crowd so be prepared to laugh and enjoy! There have been many donations received for the Silent & Live Auction. There will also be Rainbow Bucket prizes that you may want to buy tickets for: paintings, party cooler, Native Art plates, weed trimmer, canola seed, farm chemicals and fertilizer, gift certificates and much, much more. There is also a Wheat King Private Suite Experience for the 2018/2019 season home opener game that will be auctioned. Cash Bar and lunch is also part of the evening. The Board is very appreciative of all the donations and support that the Foundation has received so far. April 12 is going to be a great evening that you will enjoy! Tickets are $25 and available at the Municipal Office, Plaza Petals, or phone Lois at 204-483-1164 Remember- “Your gift goes on giving forever in our community”
WANTED: Labourer, Meat-Wrapper For a permanent, full time position at an Abattoir/Processors, outside of Souris, SW Manitoba Duties include: assisting on the slaughter floor, wrapping, packaging and cutting of meat products: operation, maintenance and cleaning of tools/equipment. Requirements: • Self motivation, willing to learn, team player and reliable • Able to communicate in both written and verbal English language • Able to handle physical labour • High School graduate Wage: $13 per hour for 40 hours per week. Benefits: available after 3 months of employment. Mail or email resume to: Prairie Rose Meat Ltd. Box 1349, SW 32-7-21W, Souris, MB R0K 2C0, Email: marcbellon72@gmail.com, Call 204-483-2765
Comedian on stage in Souris!
Matt Falk will be performing a very entertaining stand up comic routine at the Souris Glenwood Foundation 25th Anniversary Celebration Evening. Matt grew up in Niverville and has pursued his dream to perform comedy. He has performed at Just For Laughs, the Halifax Comedy Festival and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. Matt’s clean stand up comedy has gained him many accolades including placing second in the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas. The Souris Glenwood Foundation Board Members are anticipating a very enjoyable evening. Get your tickets soon for Thursday, April 12. You won’t want to miss Matt Falk and all that is planned for the celebration.
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Here & There Compiled byJudy Wells
Crossroads This week Student with weapon arrested in Rossburn Park West School Division’s safety measures were put to the test following reports of a handgun at Rossburn Collegiate on March 14. RCMP were called and reported the 19-year old male student was apprehended near the school at 1:50 p.m. He was found to be in possession of a CO2 powered replica pistol with ammunition and was arrested and charged with possession. No one was harmed but the fact that a bb gun was brought to school has many questioning what the student’s motives were. Crossroads This week Locally owned horse immortalized as Breyer model An Arabian stallion named Empres, which became the pride and joy of owner Prue Critchley of Hamiota seven years ago, has become the pride and joy of children and collectors throughout North America, after his likeness was captured by Breyer manufacturing and released at the end of January. “The model is really beautiful and so much like him,” commented Critchley. “I was so excited when mine arrived – it’s really incredible! To have him recognized in this way is beyond my wildest dreams!” Breyer is the world’s largest manufacturer of plastic, porcelain and resin horse models for collecting and play. The Gazette Taylor Hanson creates software program for CancerCare Taylor Hanson, a 2013 Glenboro School graduate and youngest daughter of Randy
and Michele Hanson, formerly of Glenboro, has written a complex code that does the work doctors used to do. Hanson, who is now 22 and a fourth-year honours physics student at the University of Winnipeg spent her summer coding a program for CancerCare. Doctors have to review the data for every fraction of treatment for prostate. Her goal was to automate this image-matching process to save the physicians time. The Carberry News-Express Town Council titbits Former Mayor Blair asked the best procedure for presenting a complaint about undisciplined dogs. The CAO will provide him with an official complaint form, and offered suggestions as to how to fill it in most effectively. J. Anderson asked when a Recreation Fundraising Committee would be named. He also asked about the status on the project to create a “King Spud” statue. The Western Canadian Successful seed auction Keen Seeds and Dupont Pioneer were happy to raise $2500 in their recent Seed Auction. All proceeds went to support the local 4-H clubs — each receiving $833.33, including La Riviere Beef Club, Manitou Sunset Riders and Windygates Beef Club. The Gazette Mariapolis Blues to be inducted into Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame The 1976-78 Mariapolis Blues are being honoured with an induction into the Manitoba softball Hall of Fame in the Team Category at the 17th annual Induction Ceremony to be held in Brandon on May 5. Teams of skilled players can achieve success in sport, but when the team is built from a community of less than 100 people, it is extraordinary. Primarily comprised of local farmers, he Mariapolis Blues of 1976-78 was built on a foundation of dedication, hard work and passion for the game of fastball.
Municipality of Souris-Glenwood Council notes Compiled by Darci Semeschuk The Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood held its regular meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2018 with the following members present: Mayor Darryl Jackson, Councillors Sandra Denbow, Darcy Gerow, Mark Gillis, Joseph Goodwill, William Tanguay, Gerald Williams and CAO Charlotte Parham. The following motions were approved: • that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held February 27th, 2018 be adopted as circulated. Delegations Souris & Glenwood Golf Club • that Council sit as a “Committee of the Whole” in camera. And Further Be It Resolved that all matters discussed in camera be kept confidential until such matters are discussed in an open council meeting. • that Council resume the regular meeting. • to approve for payment of list of accounts to March 13th, 2018 represented by Cheque Nos.10004076 to 10004118 and payroll direct deposit dated March 2nd , 2018 for a total of $ 283,191.35. Council members reported on various Boards and Committees which each represent as members of Council. Reports included the following: Victoria Parks Board; Airport Commission; Conservation District – changes to Watershed Districts; Complex Board – AGM; Crescent Avenue Construction; Manitoba EMO – 2018 Flood Forecasts – low risk; Mayor – visit to Grade1/2 Classes. • that Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood request PUB to set interim rate as set out in the study as “July 1, 2018 increase rate”; as per attached schedule. 2) Utility Deficit Recovery Resolution No. 2018-050 - WHEREAS the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood (Town of Souris Utility) has incurred a deficit in the years 2013 and 2014 when calculated for the regulatory purposes as per application for
Resolution No. 2018-051 - WHEREAS the AMM Health and Dental Program has recognized a surplus and has returned a portion of the premiums paid by the participating employees and employers; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood cost shares the premium on a 50/50 basis with employees; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves a return of premium to participating employees the 50% share of the total received as per attached calculation. • that Council adjourn at to meet again on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Leslie Chudley Sales Associate
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Former NHL star speaks at Waskada Sportsman dinner
By Judy Wells Jon Radcliffe is a world-class auctioneer and has had many opportunities and experiences, but coming home to Waskada is still at the top of his list. “It’s great to come home to Waskada and find out the guys are still my friends 30 years later. Waskada is one of a kind. It is very close to my heart. I grew up here and it’s good to see everyone.” Radcliffe reinvented himself after suffering a severe injury in the sport of Bull Riding. He spent a long time recovering and basically had to teach himself to talk again. Well, he did this so well that he became an auctioneer, and not just any auctioneer — a Canadian and World Cham-
pion Auctioneer. He owns Radcliffe Auctioning Ltd and currently auctions for ADESA Auctions in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. He lives in Torrington, Alberta. On Saturday, March 31 Radcliffe accompanied former NHL player and coach Brian Sutter to the Waskada Sportsman dinner/fundraiser. Brian was invited to be the guest speaker and Jon was thrilled to be asked to conduct a live auction. The proceeds from the evening were split five ways — new playground, Chamber of Commerce, Day Care, Waskada Legion and the Waskada Museum. The evening program began following an incredible prime rib dinner.
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“I’d like to introduce my good friend and current coach of the Innisfail Eagles (senior men’s) — Brian Sutter. Now, most (NHL) speakers make between $5-10,000 for speaking engagements like this, but Brian said he would like to donate his fees back to the community. He loves small towns,” said Radcliffe. He continued by relating Sutter’s NHL experience – he was drafted in the second round in 1976 and retired as a player in 1988. He played 12 years with the St. Louis Blues and was the captain for nine years. He played in three All-Star games. St. Louis retired his #11 in 1988 when Sutter retired and in that same year he became the youngest coach in the NHL. He subsequently had coaching positions with Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames and and Chicago Black Hawks. In 1991 he won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s best coach. Radcliffe and Sutter used the question-answer format in lieu of a speech. To begin those in attendance learned how the two met over ten years ago. Radcliffe auctioned at the annual Sutter Golf Tournament — an event that started 22 years ago, and is the longest-running charity golf tournament of its kind. “We’ve raised $5 million to date, of which 99% of it has gone to families in need all over Western Canada. We get referrals from RCMP and teachers. There are usually about 240 golfers and 35 celebrities,” said Sutter. “Brian called me up and asked me if I knew of any kids in trouble in my community, and I said yeah there are a couple that need to get busy. Brian paid their hockey fees.” Question – what was your job as a player? Answer – I was the second oldest of seven. Number one, I couldn’t skate so I had to figure a way to get it done. My job was to be on the other team’s best player. I was always told what I couldn’t do and I wanted to prove them wrong, that I owed it to the people who bought tickets to the game. So, my job was to shut down their best players, help my team by being a good teammate and playing my heart out.” Question – who helped you the most in your career? Answer – I learned a lot from my brothers. They are all my best friends. They taught me to be as good as you can be every day. We had our moments too — we fought all the way to the bus, on the bus, when we got off the bus. . .in fact, we weren’t exactly welcome to play in the intramural sports at school because we were too rough,” joked Sutter, “but I’m proud of what my brothers have done. Also my coaches in Pee Wee. You know, playing and coaching in the NHL is really no different from minor hockey. I remember all my coaches and teammates — I cared as much in Pee Wee as I did in the NHL. Question – What was the game like compared to now, besides the money? Answer – You know it’s fascinating - if I were still playing I would be a $15 million player now. There is less skill in the game now and low scoring. There were great players now and there are great players now, but now you can’t touch anybody and you’re getting a penalty, it’s less physical — but the winning teams are still physical. The best players have to be your hardest workers every night. It took Glen Sather and the Oilers five years to figure that out and then they were away. Question – what advice would you give young players going into juniors and/or college? Answer – Be yourself, be as good as you can be. The job as a coach is not to change people, it’s to find out what makes them special. Trust and Respect are two of the most important things. As a player I knew I was only as good as the other 19 people in the room. As a coach – the players gotta know they’re cared for. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, hockey is a small part of our soul and life – it is a reflection of your soul and you gotta care. Question – I’m thinking you’ve had a lot to do with the Russian players. Tell us about that. Answer – At first no one knew how to look at the Russians. I made Alex Zhamnov the first Russian captain in the NHL – one big reason was he didn’t need to hear his name. Vladimir Tretiak is a good friend – he is very influential in Russia, politically and in hockey. He started the KHL and wanted me to go coach there. He offered me a million dollars but I thought the farm was more important. I don’t care where you go or who you are, you will meet good people. Question – You are in the St. Louis Blues Hall of Fame and your NO. 11 jersey was retired. What does this mean to you? Answer – I think about the guys that wore it before me. I consider myself lucky. I was around a lot of great people. If you want to be successful in life you should never care who gets the credit and be the first guy to try to fix things, stick up for kids, for the poor, for those less fortunate. I don’t expect life to be easy. Continued on page 19
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By Dale McKinnon Robert Arthur (Bob), It wasJuly a year Reggie Leach 5, “the Riverton Rifle” 17,ago 1932 - October 2015 was in Waskada at their Sportsman’s dinner. Lastthe NoIt is with deep sadness that our family announces vember Reggie showed up at a hockey practice in Dubai, passing of Bob. He leaves to mourn his love and partner United Arab Emirates with his Stanley Cup Sylvia Plawucki of over 25 years. Also left to ring. mournOne are of the players at the was Lachlan Popedaughter the son of Sylviaʼs children: sonpractice Wade (Jocelyn) Plawucki, Jennifer nee(Dino) Hainsworth andPlawucki grandsonand of Pat and Tara, son Pope Darren (Linda) their Barry Hainsworth. Reggie,Granddaughter who played in Flin with children Ryan and Jamie. KellyFlon Capp Lew and treated Jim Trewin, waschildren a small as town Maniand herMorrison family. Bob Sylviaʼs if they tobahis boyown. whoAlso became time NHL scorer. book, were left atobigmourn is Bobʼs onlyHis sister Doreen (James) Logeot, like Don Dietrich’s “Nosisters-in-law Guarantees” Irene shows(Bill) howHunt small and Mary Hunt; Aunt Alice Ardagh town rinks(Bert) have produced some of the worldsand bestUncle hockey George players.and Aunt Elva Hunt; and many nieces and Career Opportunities nephews, and countless cousins, all of Bob wasinCongratulations to Bob Caldwell onwhich his upcoming MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Inso proud. demand career! Employers have duction to the Brandon University Bobcats Wall of Fame. work-at-home positions who available. Bob was a person kept the family connected no matter how far away. Bob played for the BU Bobcats hockey team from 1973Get online training you need from Bob was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Kathleen Hunt, andtime! by hisBob three an employer-trusted program. Vis75. His stats were unavailable at press was brothers, William (Bill), Albert (Bert) and Brian. it: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855inducted under the Community Leader category. His 768-3362 to start training your Bob attended Forbesfor School (Glenwood Municipality) and one year in Hartney. In work-at-home career today! countless volunteer hours with minor hockey, breakfast 1953 to 1956 he bused children to Hartney by car when Forbes School did not have club, and Hockey Manitoba have benefitted many players enough students enrolled to keep it open, during those three years he worked part and coaches. time at Atkinson Electric, C.C.I.L. Equipment and the Hartney Post Office. In the fall another individual being inducted onto the Wall of 1956 he started to work with Also the Manitoba Hydro Commission as a timekeeper. of Fame, as a community leader, will be the answer He spent fourteen years in Boissevain as area clerk then moved to Winnipeg 1972 to this week’s trivia. He is taller than Mr. Caldwell, working as a clerk. In 1975 Bob moved to Jenpeg as a camp clerk. In 1979played he basketball for three seasons in Gillam the 1970’s and will moved to St. James, Winnipeg as a caretaker and then to in 1985. Afterlikely 35 a better pension than Bob. years with Manitoba Hydro heget retired in 1991. Thebaseball answer while to lastin week’s triviaWhen is theheJones’s Good Bob loved Reasons all sports, and coached Boissevain. was noare aheadin of the Smith’s by at least he a dozen Canadian Curllonger able to watch the games person or on television continued to enjoy to Advertise listening to them on the radio.ing Championships. Jennifer and Colleen have that many He 1.had a great love of horses, especially wasyears. thrilled between them Belgians, in the last and twenty Newspapers reach the when one his geldings majority of of customers weekly. made it to the Royal Fair in Toronto. Funeral2. Toservice was held at the Hartney Centennial Centre with boost sales. 3. To introduce newHartney products Riverside Cemetery. interment in the services. “To Sylvia and my love forever. I came to the end. The sun has set for me. Why cry for a soul 4. To keep your name in front set free.ofMiss me, but go on with life. Remember the love we shared. Remember your customers. good timesadvertising we had together. 5.the Newspaper can be On this journey I must go alone. Miss me but let meand go. reader. Forever holding your hand. Love Bob.” targeted by section Newspaper of advertising In6. memory Bob, can donations may be made to the Polio target specifi c geographic Survivors Association or to the Hartney Rink Fund c/o Town of locations. Hartney, Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0. 7. To reach customers you Kowalchukʼs Funeral Home, Souris, in care of haven’t thought of yet. arrangements. 8. With short deadlines, newspaper advertising be Expression of can sympathy may be made at tailored for immediacy. www.kowalchuks.net
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Souris PCH staff to honour volunteers
By Darci Semeschuk “Celebrate the Value of Volunteering – building confidence, competence, connections and community.” That’s the motto for National Volunteer Week that runs through the week of April 15 – 21. Volunteers abound in Souris, you find them everywhere in the community and the
Souris Personal Care Home (PCH) is one place that quite possibly could not function as well as it does without its volunteers. That’s why they have chosen to honour those members of the community that so often help enhance the lives of the residents at PCH. “It’s simply that we want to show appreciation for all
Volunteers to be honoured at Souris PCH
Linda Ryckman has spent much of her life volunteering in Souris. She has helped enhance the lives of many people with her work on the Souris Fire Department, Souris Ambulance, Minor Hockey to name just a few of the many volunteer positions she has filled over the years. It’s the commitment of people like Linda and others that has motivated the staff at the Souris PCH to hold a Volunteer Appreciation Tea. Pictured above, Linda is seen driving the Souris Handi Van. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK
that they do for our residents,” explained Souris PCH Director, Carla Drysdale. “Many of our outings just would not happen without volunteers. Honouring them is the least we can do.” In fact, volunteers do make a huge impact on the PCH residents. They are there to take them to hockey games, community events, shopping, just about anything that comes up volunteers make it possible. “We have volunteers that just work on out courtyard,” said Drysdale. “They may not ever interact directly with a resident but their commitment to keeping the courtyard beautiful so that residents enjoy the setting is great. The upkeep is something staff could not keep up with so their commitment is huge.” Souris PCH has about fifteen volunteers right now. Volunteers usually start out as a family member who comes regularly see visit their loved one and end up staying on as a volunteer once their family member passes on. Other volunteers come in the form of entertainers and sometimes they are students from the school who are getting their volunteer hours up for credit. These students come in once a week for one on one visits and another comes in once a week to assist a resident with her computer. It sounds as though the PCH is fraught with volunteers but Drysdale says there has never been a time when they’ve had too many. We can always use more people,” stated Drysdale. “Just come in and leave your name and we’ll begin the application process. No one is turned away!” The process for being approved as a volunteer is in depth. The individual must complete and interview where they discuss their interests with staff to see where they would best fit. Then they fill out a criminal registry and vulnerable persons check and after those come back, they are matched up to a resident or area of interest. “This is a very rewarding experience for people,” remarked Drysdale. “It makes our residents happy and in turn I think our volunteers are happy as well.” The PCH is holding a Volunteer Appreciation Tea on Tuesday, April 24 at 1:30 p.m. where they will honour the work of their volunteers. “Volunteers are love in motion.” Author Unknown.
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Former NHL star speaks at Waskada Sportsman dinner Continued from page 16 Question – What was it like coaching Theo Fleury Answer - To win on the ice you gotta win off the ice first. Theo has come full circle. Players become like sons to you – some of them need to be reminded what makes them good people every day. Theo’s had one of the toughest roads in life but he’s touching people in the right way now. It’s the same as with Byfulgien and Kane — everyone said they wouldn’t make it, but I knew they would. Byfulgien is a special guy, he’s a warrior. You need guys like that on your team to win. It’s special to see the Jets doing what they’re doing this season. Question: What was your best game? Answer – I thought I was special every day I wore that #11 jersey Question – Who is going to win the Stanley Cup? Answer – I’d love to see Winnipeg win. One of the greatest things in life is to do a thing everyone says you can’t do. The key is keeping the team together. As a captain or coach you have to know when and when not to reprimand. All the players – everyone one of them are an important part of winning — Winnipeg has this figured out. The question-answer was paused for some live auction selling. The items included a Brian Sutter rookie card, Jets tickets vs Chicago; a Blake Wheeler jersey complete with authenticity certificate and a Mark Scheifele jersey complete with authenticity and two Brian Sutter St. Louis Blues jerseys and a Reggie Leach Philadelphia Flyers jersey. Back to the question-answers Question – Is 18 too young for the draft? Answer – It’s had a trickle-down affect. The skill level has gone down in Alberta – a lot of kids are burnt out by 18. Kids wear out and the game has to be fun. And it’s gotten too expensive – in Alberta, you can only afford to put two children through the system – if you have three, one is gonna have to be left out. It’s affected the Bantam Draft, and parents are now thinking they need agents for their young teens. In many cases the parents are more upset than the kids if they don’t make it. Question - What was it like playing against Gretzky? Answer – Wayne is a special guy. He is extremely respectful it’s hard to describe. You know there’s something real unique about the guy when Gordie Howe says Wayne’s the greatest player. I think he should be a general manager because of his tremendous insight. He’s a special human being. Question – Who was the hardest to play against? Answer – Ed Jovanovski was definitely one. All the guys I hated playing against – I wished they were on my team. Question – Why are you coaching in the minors? Answer – It’s more challenging – your guys have jobs and families. And I tell them – this is the order of importance: 1a – job; 1b – family; 2. Hockey. Basically you want them become good people (the same as when coaching Pee Wee, NHL or anyone). “Thank you for having me – what you are doing here is very good,” concluded Sutter. Radcliffe offered his gratitude as well. “It’s good to get together. I am privileged to have a friend like Brian Sutter. He is all about keeping communities together. The entire Sutter family was recently inducted into the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame for what they’ve accomplished on and off the ice.”
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The twentieth anniversary Survivor has wrapped up for another year and by all reports it was another great event. The turn out was great, food was awesome and everyone in attendance had a great time socializing and watching the curling events. Now, get ready for 2019! Pictured here are four Survivor curlers who really got behind the Hippy theme (L-R) in their “Love Bug” are Krista PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER Carlisle, Debbie Sherritt, Heather Collier and Shelley Nepinak.
Pictured here (LR) Matt Kruk, Gavin Strath, Drayden Kowalchuk and Brett Locke may not have any first hand knowledge of the 1970s but they’ve watched enough Austin Powers to pick up a few tricks! PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Souris Mayor Darryl Jackson was around in the 1970s and we’re happy to see he can remember those day! He is seen here decked out in his best Hippy outfit. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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