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Driver ignores traffic signals

RCMP photographed the damage and debris, including $100,000 in pork products scattered along Highway 1A after a semi truck struck the very low Kemnay underpass on February 8. The low railroad bridge has been hit by semi truck traffic many times despite the Department of Highways having installed signs, flashing lights and a height indictors on both sides of the bridge. The fine for disobeying a traffic control device is a paltry $203.00.

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Kemnay underpass struck by semi once again

By Darci Semeschuk The railway underpass located on Highway 1A, just east of Kemnay has long been a hazard for truck drivers who seen unable to correctly judge the height of their semi trailers. Despite the instalment of signs, height warning systems and flashing lights, these drivers continue to ignore the warnings.

This happened once again on February 8. According to an RCMP report, just before 5 p.m. Blue Hills RCMP were dispatched to a Semi and trailer striking the Canadian Pacific bridge at Kemnay, 8.5 km east of Brandon.

Brandon RCMP, Fire, Ambulance, CP Police, Motor Vehicle Carrier Enforcement and Manitoba Infrastructure attended the location. A westbound 2016 Grey Freight-

liner from British Columbia was pulling a trailer with frozen Pork product struck the bridge bursting open the trailer and exposing the frozen product. The pork product is estimated in excess of $100,000.

Thirty-five-year old Mubarak KHAN from Surrey, British Columbia was charged with Disobey a traffic control device namely: Low bridge - Trucks must detour when lights flashing contrary to section 85 of the Highway Traffic Act. The offence carries a fine of $203.

In other RCMP news, On January 31, 2018 Blue Hills RCMP - Carberry Detachment received a report of a theft of heavy wire off a piece of equipment on the property of Mid-Plains Implements just outside of Carberry. It is believed the

theft took place just after 3 a.m. on January 27, 2018.

Video surveillance shows a red/orange Sport Utility Vehicle possibly a Santa Fe or similar type vehicle pull up and the wire is taken from an implement and placed in the vehicle. Value of the wire is estimated at $1,500.

Anyone with information on this matter or know of anyone attempting to sell wire are encouraged to contact Blue Hills RCMP - Carberry Detachment at 204-8342905. Anonymous callers: 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.

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When did the Souris Glenwood Foundation begin?

Turkey Tracks Only in small town Souris will you find a traffic jam caused by a wild turkey parade. This flock didn’t seem to care that they were holding up traffic on Crescent Avenue February 13. Here are some wild turkey “did you knows”: Due to overhunting and deforestation that eliminated wild turkeys’ habitat, these birds were nearly extinct in the 1930s. Today, there are more than 7 million wild turkeys and their range is spread throughout North America. Wild turkeys have very powerful legs and can run at speeds up to 25 miles per hour. Their top speed in flight is 55 miles per hour.

The average lifespan of a wild turkey is 3-5 years, and the oldest known wild turkey lived to be at least 13 years old. The wild turkey is one of only two birds native to North America that has been regularly domesticated, and domestic wild turkeys are raised all over the world. The other North American bird often bred for food is the Muscovy duck. June is National Turkey Lovers’ Month and promotes eating turkey at times other than major holidays. So, come June, you might not see too much of these guys! Now you know.

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Fellowship Club News Submitted by Margaret Greaves Bridge results for January 30 are as follows: First: Elinor Birks and Keith Davison; Second: Alva and Don Doherty; Third: Mona Canning and Bob Arbuckle.

Floor Shuffle results from January 31 are as follows: First: Bill Palmer and Mona Canning; Second: Roy Douglas and Carol Urbanowski; Third: Joan Dufily and Bob Arbuckle.

“500” results for February 1 are as follows: First: Grant Ewen and Bob Arbuckle; Second: Pat Giesbrecht and Edmee Palmer; Third: Alex Hardy and Don Doherty.

Bridge results for February 6 are as follows: First: Mona Canning and Bob Arbuckle; Second: Ileen Fenwick and Margaret Greaves; Third: Nancy Birks and Norval More.

Floor Shuffle results from February 7 are as follows: First: Marilyn Pearce and Alex Hardy; Second: Joan Dufily and Bob Arbuckle; Third: Willie McKenzie and Cathy Ewen.

“500” results for February 8 are as follows: First: Edmee Palmer and Norval More; Second: Pat Giesbrecht and Ted Dooley; Third: Cathy Ewen and Ron Ramsey.

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submitted 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. Our community should be very proud that some individuals pursued the dream of establishing our own Foundation for the future.

Souris Glenwood Foundation is ready to celebrate 25 years. 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 future of our community. The concept of a permanent financial resource and the benefits it could bring to the community became a reality 25 years ago when the Souris Glenwood foundation was born. Ben was also a comedian at heart, he loved to tell a joke and always found a way to fit it into his conversations. Our Foundation Board wants to celebrate what Dr. Ben Sutter and others spear headed, so we have booked a very talented, family orientated comedian from Niverville, MB known as Matt Falk. We have planned a fun filled social evening that we hope will bring many laughs. We wish to fill our community hall to capacity with great supporters, friends and family. The event will take place Thursday, April 12. Doors open at 6:30 and program and comedian at 7:30. Tickets are now available at the Municipal Office, Plaza Petals or call Lois at 483-1164 or Glenda 483-3403.

Souris Legion News

by Gale Collinson Cribbage players needed five and one-half tables on Wednesday, February 7. Margaret Edmunds and Evelyn Bowles finished the evening with the best score. Joan Dufily and Lyle Edgerton took the second prize and third place went to Alva and Don Doherty. Deb Robinson held the winning ticket for the 50-50 draw.

On Thursday, February 8, it was disappointing, once again, to see a small number of people out to play bingo.

The head count was only 15 so we had several multiple winners. Marie Neilson definitely outdid everyone by shouting five times and three yells came from Cindy Balbar. Lee Johnson, Jack Rose, Betty Devins, Doris Dron, Gale Collinson and Larry Neilson made double hollers.

Larry’s second holler occurred on the Little House to receive $21.50.

On Friday, February 9, our meat draw was not well attended but still a fun evening. The household of Doris and Chuck Dron took home three packages of meat and Wayne Merkley repeated last week by again collecting twice. The 50-50 draw amounted to $68.50 and was won

by Lonnie Kurtenbach. Lonnie also took home a meat package. The “Chase the Ace” pot was up to $333 and again Gale Collinson could have taken it home. But, like last week, she failed to find the Ace and so it will be up for grabs again next week. Hot dogs were available for anyone who was hungry.

Our first General Meeting for 2018 will be held on Tuesday, February 20, starting at 8:00 p.m. If you are a member, please make plans to attend.

On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, we are planning to hold a “Fun Bonspeil.” There is a signup sheet in the clubroom. When I have more details, I will let you know.

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Public school funding a ‘huge disappointment’ Teachers question government’s commitment to kids

The Manitoba government has announced what effectively amounts to a 1.5% drop in funding for public schools for the 2018-19 school year—and it’s not sitting well with Manitoba teachers.

“This is a huge disappointment, a 1.5% cut,” says MTS President Norm Gould. “Teachers are facing large increases in student enrollment, a growing influx of refugee and newcomer students, chronic – and I mean chronic

– child poverty and more special needs kids than ever, and this is what government thinks our students are worth?”

Gould says provincial coffers will be flush with an increase of $290 million in new cash from Federal transfers next year. “This makes it clear that our students are an afterthought in this announcement – and that’s a slap in the face for all our members who work hard every day to help students reach their full potential.”

An MTS public poll conducted just weeks ago showed that fully 93% of Manitobans think the Manitoba government should increase public schools funding or at least maintain the current level of support. “This is the lowest funding in decades and sits at less than a third of the rate of inflation,” says Gould. “This paltry sum despite an expanded “cradle to career” mandate for Manitoba Education. It’s definitely not a proud moment for this government.”

Regina, Saskatchewan, Feb. 13, 2018 – Thousands of Canadians participated in Canada’s Agriculture Day events across the country, marking the second consecutive year a day has been set aside for a national celebration of food and those involved in agriculture.

“We are thrilled at the level of participation and engagement by producers and partners of Canadian agriculture, as well as consumers, in events and social media activity across the country,” said Candace Hill, manager of Agriculture More Than Ever, one of the driving forces behind Canada’s Agriculture Day, first celebrated on Feb. 16, 2017. “We are still finalizing the numbers, but we are confident this year’s celebration was even bigger and better than last year’s,” said Hill.

“It’s a testament to our commitment and passion within the industry to showcase the effort and care that goes into producing food everyday.”

Canada’s Agriculture Day inspired hundreds of events

across the country, opened doors to food conversations through social media, and showcased the industry to young people who attended a day-long, marquee event in Ottawa alongside industry and political leaders. It was among the top topics trending in Canada on Twitter and thousands of people engaged through a variety of events, from small community gatherings to large forums.

“Canadian agriculture is something to celebrate on many levels,” said Lawrence MacAulay, minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, who participated in the Canada’s Agriculture Day celebration in Ottawa.

“Our agriculture and agri-food sectors contribute over $110 billion to our economy and generate thousands of quality middle-class jobs in the food processing, transportation and retail sectors across Canada. Our government has an ambitious plan to grow Canada’s agriculture sector in order to meet our target of $75 billion in agri-food exports by 2025,” MacAulay said. “At a local level, fam-

ily farms are the lifeblood for many rural communities; they support small businesses, their children attend local schools and they contribute in many ways to the quality of life in rural Canada.”

“This was a great opportunity for people throughout the industry and across the country to come together, dialogue with consumers, as well as and share ideas on how Canada can meet the challenge of feeding the world’s growing population,” said Farm Credit Canada president and CEO Michael Hoffort, who was one of several speakers at the Ottawa celebration. “The relationships that were forged as a result of Canada’s Agriculture Day will help move the industry forward into the future.”

Hill said this year’s celebration saw the participation of hundreds of partner groups, including industry associations, community groups, individuals and the media.

Many have already expressed an interest in participating in next year’s celebration.

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 204483-3106. 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.

Mary Ann Carlisle is in on Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays. Teenie is in the office on Monday and Wednesday.

Good morning hoping you are all staying warm and yet getting outside for even a few minutes each and every day, the air is cold but it is fresh, and with all these colds and flus going around I think we need to poke our heads out and breathe in some clean fresh air. Also open a few windows just a bit and turn on some fans to circulate the stale air out and fresh air in. But be sure to keep warmly dressed for this task too.

Cancer Care Patients Registrations and Rides are now being booked through the Winnipeg office from now on please call 1-800-263-6750, and give them three days notice, when possible, Our Office can no longer book rides.

But please do not hesitate to call us at 204-483-3106 if you need the Cancer Care number again, or any other way we may be able to help you.

If you are younger and would like to do housecleaning and yard work we can always use more workers too.

Remember 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. Next Handi-Van trip to Brandon for a fun outing is Wednesday, February 21. 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.

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! Dale and Brenda Lyons are coming on March 23 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome come and enjoy their guitar and keyboard and lovely voices.

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! Thursday – please note time change - 11:00 - 12:00 Lara Masson on the piano and a sing-a-long too.

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.

Call the office for more details and please come and join in the fun, we would be happy to have anyone form out of the building to come join us too. Everyone Welcome whether you live at VPL or not, come and join in the fun here too! Come join in the fun!

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!

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Editorial

& Opinions

Editorial

Break Time

Is it a “need” or a “want” and do we have the right to ask the people It’s been quite a while since I’ve sat down and written an editorial but I felt compelled to do so this week.

Like everyone else who picks up his or her mail in Souris, I received a mail out from the Souris Daycare Centre asking for financial assistance. They’ve explained their shortage of funds and why it happened and they are asking the public to make donations to cover a $50,000 loss. Well, it’s actually $34,917.75 but they’d like a slush fund to cover three months of expenses bringing the total to $50,000.

Now I have great sympathy for the Daycare board members, all of them new and trying their best to deal with a funding shortfall left over from poor decisions made by a previous board and management that was not careful with their money. As reported in the February 2 Plaindealer, they are in a financial crisis.

The new board is planning some fundraisers to restock the kitty but in the mean time there are contractors to pay for last year’s kitchen renovations and floor replacement, something that I feel should not have been undertaken when there was no money to pay for it. I am sure their fundraisers will get full support because for the most part, people in this town rally behind any organization that is working for a beneficial project.

What has me asking questions and scratching my head is their plea for personal donations. They are planning a canvas February 26 – 28 where parents will be going door-todoor asking for money. This doesn’t seem the right thing to do. The public isn’t responsible for clearing up old debts. The people whose apathy allowed this to happen should be re-

sponsible for righting the wrong.

Here is my solution to the Daycare’s financial woes. It’s quite simple. You want $50,000.00, but you need $34,917.75. By their own admissions, they have 60 families that use the Daycare. If you go by “need” alone, you take that $34,917.75 and divide it by 60, you come up with $581.96. Not a huge amount of money for parents to dish out to ensure the Daycare Centre is there for their kids. If your funds are so tight that you can’t raise $581.96, get a loan, give the money to your child’s Daycare and pay off the loan over a year. That’s only about $50.00 a month.

If you go by “want”, you divide $50,000.00 by 60 and you get $833.33. Get a loan for that and you’d be looking at a monthly payment of approximately $70.00.

Do this and everyone’s happy, it’s a win-win situation. The Daycare expenses are paid, contractors are happy, parents still have a Centre for their children and the public isn’t left covering bad debts. That way they’ll be really happy to support any future fundraisers that you may hold.

I’m sure there will be people who say that it’s already too expensive for Daycare fees and they may be correct, however when you consider that it costs less to place a child in daycare than it costs to put your dog in a kennel, that excuse could falls on deaf ears. My daughter pays something like $22.00 a day for her two-year-old and the last time I put a pet in a kennel, it was $25.00 per day. Childcare is pretty reasonable in Manitoba. Parents with children in Daycare, do the right thing and cover your own expenses without asking the public to do it for you.

Here & There Compiled by Judy Wells Carberry News-Express McMillan awarded Scholarship Camryn McMillan (17) Carberry Collegiate grade 12 student has been awarded one of four prestigious Dr. Dale Iwanoczko Memorial Volleyball Scholarships for 2018.

• • • Crossroads This week Impact being felt by local pharmacies Prairie Mountain Health’s decision to use a single supplier for all of its personal care home pharmacy needs has local pharmacists concerned about the direction of healthcare in the region and across the province. Last month PMH announced it would contract pharmacy needs to MediSystem Pharmacy Manitoba Ltd. an Ontario-based company owned by Shoppers Drug Mart and its parent Loblaw Companies Ltd. Pharmasave 471.

• • • Crossroads this week Making landfills a thing of the past For the past 3 ½ years James and Caroline Hewson have been developing a plan to build a regional waste management plant unlike anything the province has seen. With the partnership of Waywayseecappo First Nation it’s poised to become a reality as early as this summer. The facility will be located just south of Waywayseecappo’s existing landfill. The plant

will have the capacity to handle municipal solid waste from communities within a 70mile radius and beyond and it will use the process of gasification to burn the waste and produce energy, essentially turning garbage into a renewable resource.

• • • Crossroads This Week The province of Manitoba, Sport Manitoba and Manitoba Hydro announced that the City of Dauphin will host the 2020 Manitoba Games powered by Manitoba Hydro.

• • • The Gazette Cooney receives award Darren Cooney of Sylvan Lake, AB received the Gordon Eastman Grass Root award at the Wild Sheep Foundation’s national convention in Reno, Nevada. Darren was born and raised around Baldur, MB. • • • The Times Students embark on educational trip Two Brandon University students are among a group of international educators gathering in Florida for the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Expo, including Brooke Drummond of Holland, MB and Kaitlyn Cochrane of Silverton, MB. They hope to take what they learned from their experiences with the CEC into their careers as teachers.

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Salute to a Minor Hockey team

Wildcats Back (left to right): Calista Green, Gillian Gervin, Jori Hansen-Young, Shaylee Scraba, Alecia Simpson. Middle: Myles Hubbard (coach), Krista Clyne (manager), Dan Averill (coach), Ali O’Hara, Ashley Spence, Kailey Thompson. Charly Lindberg, Paige Hubbard, Kaydence Shewchuk, Guy Williams (coach), Breigh O’Hara, Troy Gould (coach). Front: Jenna Marshall, Camryn Clyne, Ashley Seeking, Tori Williams, Haley Wickham, Jessica Walker, Kaitlyn Slater.

Note: This team was inadvertently missed from the Minor Hockey/Figure Skating insert.

FOR SALE BY TENDER

Sealed, written tenders for the property described below will be received by:

FOR SALE BY TENDER Sealed, written tenders for the land situate in the MUNICIPALITY OF BOISSEVAIN-MORTON and described below will be received by:

Meighen Haddad LLP

PROPERTY:

MEIGHEN, HADDAD LLP 110-11th Street Brandon, Manitoba R7A 4J4 Attention: Warren G. Barber, Q.C.

P.O. Box 397 Melita Manitoba R0M 1L0 Attention: Karen Beauchamp

NE ¼ 12-2-28 WPM Exc all mines and minerals (160 acres) RM of Two Borders NW ¼ 12-2-28 WPM Exc all mines and minerals (160 acres) RM of Two Borders SW ¼ 32-1-29 WPM Exc all mines and minerals (160 acres) RM of Two Borders NW ¼ 32-1-29 WPM Exc all mines and minerals (160 acres) RM of Two Borders SW ¼ 5-2-29 WPM Exc all mines and minerals (160 acres) RM of Two Borders NW ¼ 7-1-28 WPM Exc all mines and minerals (157.92 acres) RM of Two Borders

CONDITIONS OF TENDER: 1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property and not on the above or any other particulars or representations made by or on behalf of the Seller. Inquiries should be directed to Ian Murray (204)649-2395/(204)522-0021 or Carey Murray (204) 264-0342 (c).

2. There is a Habitat Conservation Agreement registered on the NE ¼ 12-2-28 WPM and NW ¼ 12-2-28 WPM land a copy of which can be obtained from the law office.

3. Each quarter section must receive a separate tender.

4. Tenders must be received on or before 1:00 p.m. on February 23, 2018.

5. Each tender must be accompanied by a $1,000.00 deposit cheque payable to Meighen Haddad LLP. Deposits accompanying unaccepted bids will be refunded.

6. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. The bidder whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering terms and conditions of sale.

2. In addition to the deposit, the balance of the accepted tender must be paid on a date no later than April 15, 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 may be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty.

3. Possession is not authorized until acceptable arrangements for full payments are made following acceptance of tender.

4. All mines and minerals will be reserved from any Transfer.

5. Land is in the Torren’s Title system.

6. Successful bidders will be responsible for real property taxes commencing January 1st, 2018.

Parcel One: Parcel Two: Parcel Three:

SW ¼ 33-4-19 WPM SW ¼ 28-4-19 WPM 1.99 acre parcel in NE corner of NE ¼ 20-4-19 WPM

CONDITIONS OF TENDER 1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property and not on any representations made by or on behalf of the Vendor.

2. Tenders must be received on or before 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018.

3. Tenders on parcels 1 and/or 2 must be accompanied by a $1,000.00 deposit cheque payable to Meighen, Haddad LLP. Tenders on parcel 3 must be accompanied by a $500.00 deposit. Deposits accompanying unacceptable bids will be refunded.

4. Tenders may be submitted on one or more parcels. Tenders including parcel three must specify the price for that parcel.

5. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. The bidder whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering terms and conditions of sale.

2. In addition to the deposit, the balance of the accepted tender must be paid within thirty (30) days from the date of notification of tender acceptance, 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 may be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty.

3. Possession is not authorized until acceptable arrangements for full payment are made following acceptance of tender.

4. All mines and minerals will be reserved from any transfer.

5. The successful bidder will be responsible for real property taxes commencing January 1, 2018.

For further information or an appointment to view, contact Harvey Kyle at 204-534-7663 or 204-534-6748.

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Sabres Capture First Tourney Title of the Season

submitted The Varsity Girls traveled to Hamiota last weekend for tournament action. The ladies opened with a convincing 64-19 victory over Carberry. Leading the attack was Paige Eissner with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Lisa Gohl added 11 points and 6 steals. Later in the day the ladies took on the hosts with a shot at the final on the line. Again, the

team put up an outstanding defensive performance as they controlled the game pulling away to a 63-26 win over the Huskies. Paige led all scores with 19 points, while Lisa added 13 and Rosie Perez hitting 9 points off the bench.

The final presented a familiar foe in the girls’ rivals from Boissevain. The game was close and intense throughout as both teams played with slim leads. Our

A team of great people helping a membership of great people.

girls built up a 10 point lead and were able to fight through foul problems and injuries as they pulled out the 51-48 victory claiming their first tournament win of the season. The entire team played fantastic showing great hustle and heart during the game. Lisa hooped 18 points before fouling out early in the fourth quarter and Paige added 7 more.

The Souris Sabre Basketball team battled to their first tournament win of the season, defeating Boissevain to capture the title. Pictured here,back row (L-R): Trever Penner (coach), Michelle Perez, Paige Eissner, Kaedynce Tuttosi, Megan Simon, Jasmine Engelbretson, Kenzie Edwards. Middle row (L-R): Ame Butterfield, Rosie Perez, Catherine Punay, April Guintu. Front row (L-R): Lisa Gohl, Carina Punay.

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Southwest AAA Bantam Cougars

Back (left to right): Parker Korman, Brayden Mosset, Evan White, Trevor Hunt, Myles Sobry, Luke Robson. Middle: Jeff Dort (Head Coach), Owen Harris, Cody Gudnason, Nolan Wickham, Grady Lane, Zach Turner, Karsyn Fluker, Brian Elder (Assistant Coach). Front: Kieran Stewart, Hunter Wallace (A), Avery Kirkup (A), Braeden Lewis (C), Andrew Andries (A), Eric Red. Missing: Cory More (Assistant Coach), Reid Gow (Assistant Caoch), Sheldon Kowalchuk (Trainer), Jackie Kirkup (Manager).

Sports Ramblings

By Dale McKinnon The 2018 Winter Olympics will dominate the sports for the next few weeks. Manitoba has a real presence in the hockey and curling events.

Sarah Murray is the coach of the unified Korean Women’s hockey team. This has been one of the biggest dramas of the early Olympic games. Only a few weeks ago Sarah was informed that athletes from North Korea would be joining her South Korean team.

A diplomatic détente between the two countries has resulted in this symbolic effort of cooperation. Sarah is the daughter of Andy and Ruth Murray who both grew up in western Manitoba. Ruth is from Minnedosa and Andy, from Souris, started his coaching career in Brandon before moving on to a successful NHL and college-coaching career.

The Canadian women’s hockey team lists two Manitobans, Bailey Bram and Jocelyne Larocque, both from St. Anne.

The men’s hockey team has Quinton Howden and Chory Genoway as their Manitoba participants.

It was at this time in 1984 Don Dietrich was a member of the Canadian Olympic hockey team. He was the first Canadian name we saw in the New Zealand press when I was working overseas. However, it was not good news, as he was declared ineligible because of previous NHL experience. It is an amazing story that you should check out in his book “No Guarantees.”

Manitoba is well represented in curling as well. Jeff Stoughton coaches the mixed doubles team of Kaitlyn Laws and John Morris, all with Manitoba curling roots.

Brent Laing, playing on Kevin Koe’s men’s team, is the husband of Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones.

The answer to last week’s trivia is Dallas Smith of Hamiota. He had the best plus-minus in the NHL despite having to cover for a rookie by the name of Bobby Orr. The business of professional hockey has changed. Dallas Smith would come back to Hamiota to farm every summer. He even turned down the invitation to the 1972 Canadian team that played the Russians in the memorable series. It would have meant he had to leave before harvest!

Back to the Olympic theme, in what event did Canadian actor John Candy play the coach of Jamaican winter Olympic team?

In Hogs We Trust (part one)

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By Larry Powell Larry lives in Shoal Lake, where he publishes www.PlanetInPeril.ca We all know that farm animals can get sick. But how many of us are aware of just how damaging animal epidemics can be -whether on the other side of the world or on our own doorstep? They can and do cause huge economic losses and harm to the health of animals and humans, alike. And, there’s ample evidence that, for generations, the model we’ve been using to raise animals in confined, crowded conditions, only magnifies the problems. So why is the Manitoba government prepared to risk even more of the same by massively expanding pork production in a province with an already-large industry? I hope this part of my series will move you, the reader, to ask, “How much worse must things get, before we change course?”

(Warning - descriptions in this story are graphic.)

Losses suffered globally due to diseases of livestock, are staggering. As the Nairobi-Based International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) notes, “Some of the most lethal bugs affecting humans originate in our domesticated animals. Thirteen of these (formally called “zoonotics”) are responsible for 2.4 billion cases of human illness and 2.2 million deaths per year. As more pigs and poultry are raised in concentrated spaces, especially in poorer countries, the risk of zoonotic disease rises. While the vast majority (of casualties) are in low-and middle-income countries, the northeastern U.S. has emerged as a ‘hotspot,’ too!” Whatever the case, the authoritative Centers for Disease Contol in the States reminds us, we in developed countries, cannot afford to be complacent. “We are living in an interconnected world where an outbreak of infectious disease is just a plane ride away.”

In 1999, a virus called Nipah killed more than a hundred people in Malaysia and sickened almost 300 others. While fruit bats had probably been the initial carriers, the victims had all worked closely with pigs, which acted as intermediate hosts. To prevent the spread of the disease, more than a million hogs were euthanized, inflicting tremendous economic losses on the Malaysian economy. As the ILRI observes, “Notable examples of zoonotic diseases include ‘Nipah,’ which causes influenza-like symptoms, often followed by inflammation of the brain and death. It spilled over to people from pigs kept in greater densities by smallholders.” Health authorities still regard Nipah as “a growing threat,” not only because it can spread from person-to-person, but because there’s no cure.

While “zoonotics” have not been as common in North America as elsewhere, the same cannot be said for diseases deadly to hogs - outbreaks which have proven - from Mexico to Canada - to be nothing short of rampant.

In 2004, Canadian hog producers, found themselves in the middle of a “major animal-health crisis, worldwide.” A new variant of a disease called “Porcine CircoVirus-2 Associated Disease” (PCVAD), had infected Ontario’s swine herds with a vengeance. It seemed to closely resemble a strain that had first been identified in Saskatchewan 20 years earlier. And, not long before the Ontario outbreak, a similar kind disrupted pork production in parts of Asia and Europe, too.

Lesions “of unprecedented severity” were inflaming the intestines, blood vessels, kidneys and spleen of Ontario herds.

In some, fully half the pigs died. PCVAD had become “the dominant strain” infecting barns in both Ontario and Quebec.

One study in the journal, “Veterinary Pathology” states, “In the space of less than two decades, this virus has gone from being a provincial oddity to one of the most economically important infectious agents in modern swine production.”

As the outbreak swept on to western Canada, animals were developing rasping coughs, diarrhea, pneumonia, fluid on the lungs, then dying. Within a few years, almost all of Canada’s pig farms had tested positive. As Ottawa put it at the time, “It severely affected the health and livelihood of the Canadian swine industry. Hundreds of producers faced financial ruin and pork processors laid off hundreds of staff. By 2009, the economic impact on the industry in North America had been estimated at more than $500m.”

When it ended, PCVAD had claimed about 9% of this country’s swine herds. Based on a hog population of about 15 million at the time, we must have lost some 1.35 million animals. By 2007, the federal government had stepped in. At the request of producers, Ottawa gave them more than $62 million to help with the costs of an inoculation program. The government proclaimed, “The hog industry is better prepared to face disease threats.”

But, is it? Last spring, another disease deadly to pigs moved into Manitoba, disrupting the industry to a degree perhaps not seen since the crisis 13 years earlier. Ominously dubbed “Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea” (PED), it infected hogs in scores of barns in southeastern Manitoba. Despite frantic efforts by barn owners and workers to control the infection, it had, by summer, found its way onto 90 farms. At this writing, thirty-five of

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those are now described as “PED-free,” once again. But these gains have come at a price. Industry sources confirm, during the struggle to contain the disease, it had become so rampant, and stress levels so high among workers trying to contain it, they were developing symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder. That’s what our veterans get in combat! There have been no new cases since October. So, is the worst behind us? Or is the epidemic just “in remission?”

A recent study by the University of Manitoba suggests, eradicating the disease won’t be easy. The virus can become airborne and spread on the wind for up to 18 kilometres. It can also withstand cold weather, be spread by livestock trucks, and survive for up to nine months in the earthen storage lagoons which producers use to store the waste. That waste, called slurry, is often spread on farm fields as a fertilizer. (An American expert even says, a single tablespoon may be potent enough to infect tens of millions of animals.)

No hard numbers are publicly available on just how many pigs the outbreak has claimed. But an official said, at one point during the summer, almost a million were under surveillance.

PED causes the animals to spew watery vomit from one end and diarrhea from the other. While some adults can survive, almost all infected piglets become severely dehydrated and die on about their fifth day. Years before the Manitoba epidemic, the writing was on the wall. The virulent disease was on our doorstep. By 2013, PED had begun sweeping, with alarming speed through more than thirty U.S. States, devastating the industry. Within a year, estimates on moralities ranged from three million to seven million. That would have been between five and ten percent of the country’s entire swine population! The cost of pork spiked in the supermarkets. A year or so later, PED had arrived in Ontario.

Then, last year, back in Manitoba, even after PED began taking its toll here, more bad news. Veterinarians revealed that yet another disease, quite different from PED, had found its way into as many as fifteen hog farms in three separate regions of the province. This time, it was an even more virulent strain of PRRS, a virus that attacks the animals’ reproductive and respiratory systems. In the words of one veterinary official, “PRRS causes quite high levels of abortion in breeding herds… stillborn or mummified fetuses at birth and…up to 40 percent…go on to die. Because many of these farms sell animals into commercial slaughter facilities, the risk of further spread increases.

Continued next week

MPI bringing awareness to drugs and driving to the classroom

by Branden Crowe With the impending legalization of marijuana in Canada, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is bringing cannabisimpaired driving awareness and education into Manitoba classrooms.

On Monday, February 12, 600 students from Winnipeg’s Mennonite Brethren Collegiate took part in an eye-opening presentation about the often fatal consequences of driving while high.

In partnership with MADD Canada, over 100,000 middle and high school students in over 100 communities around Manitoba will take part in the educational assembly. The presentation is highlighted by a 2018 film called ‘The Pact’ which outlines the dangers of consuming cannabis prior to driving. It also aims to eliminate the thought among young people that driving high is safer than driving drunk.

“Raising awareness and initiating conversations about drug-impaired driving is very important, particularly among young drivers who may have misconcep-

tions about the impacts that cannabis and other drugs can have on a person’s ability to operate a vehicle safely,” said Ward Keith, vice-president, Business Development and Communications, CAO, Manitoba Public Insurance.

MPI has aggressively been blazing educational trail since last spring, using several platforms from presentations to social media to raise awareness of the dangers of drug-impaired driving. This program includes a new chapter in the Driver’s Education Program, TV and Radio ads, as well as the aforementioned assembly program.

“MPI’s ongoing partnership with MADD Canada, allows us to step up our efforts even more by taking direct aim a new or soon-to-be new teen drivers,” added Keith. “Our goal is to ensure that when cannabis becomes more accessible later this year, young people will have the information they need to make smart and safe decisions about driving after taking drugs or accepting rides from drivers who have.”

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Not So Very Long Ago 1892 The Federal Liberals lose two more seats in this week’s six by-elections .A man receives 11 lashes of the cat in Brandon jail for the crime of rape.

1898 The Stone Store has men’s boots and ladies’ oxfords for sale.

1904 Storms have been raging for the past few days. A train is ditched near Killarney and another is stalled a few miles west of Deloraine.

1909 A Universal bread maker is $2.50 and $3.50; a cake maker $2.50 and Wallpaper is 5¢ to $1 per roll.

1915 The Dominion Bank says Do your banking by mail’ . . . Harris’ Store has men’s suits from $7.50 to $18.

1925 A 98-pound sack of Purity flour is $5.35 . . .Sunkist oranges are $1 for 3 ½ dozen.

1931 Under the heading “Farming for Fun”, the paper reads, “Measured in terms of other commodities, agriculture exceeds all others in magnitude, gratitude and fortitude.”

1937 The W.I. Library increases by the arrival of new books, here for three months, on a travelling library scheme . . .

Farmers in Western Canada are agitating for the continuance of the Wheat Board.

1943 Honourable Stuart Sinclair Garson is Manitoba’s Premier . . . A recruiting unit will visit Deloraine next month.

1954 The first cooperative farm venture in Manitoba will operate in the Deleau area.

1965 Drainage plans for a new street system are presented to Council . . . Canada has a new flag . . . A modern hog barn, 116x28, can handle 1000 to 1200 hogs per year.

1970 “Will Whitewater Lake be polluted by the drilling and pumping of oil?” . . .Gone With the Wind is showing at Deloraine Theatre.

1998 Three Hartney residents were accosted as they left he Centennial Centre after running a bingo . .A sequel to their history book “Deloraine Scans a Century” to cover the years form 1980 to 2000 is in the works. Suggested name

“Deloraine Meets the Millennium” . The review process for Waskada School is a blessing in disguise, committee chairman Dunc Stewart told a public meeting. “It woke us up in time,” Stewart said. Because of declining enrollment, the school is facing the possible lay-off of teachers or even closure of its senior grades at some point.

2008 The appointment of Brad Iverson to the position of General Manager of Deloraine Consumers Co-op was announced. . . On February 5, 208 the Boards of Directors of Cypress River Credit Union, Hartney Credit Union, Tiger Hills Credit Union, Turtle Mountain Credit Union signed an Amalgamation Agreement that would see the merger of these five credit unions . . . Deloraine Royals’ Brad Twordik receives the MVP award for the SWHL . . . The Gr. 4 class at Deloraine School have spearheaded a recycling program at the school after a visit to the town’ recycling centre. . . This year marks the 5th year for Ride For Rehab – A snowmobiling event to raise funds for the Rehabilitation Centre For Children. Keith Dickie and Dick Gison have been a part of the Ride fro Rehab since its inception. Deloraine welcome Dr. Yvette Fahmy as she starts practicing at the Deloraine Health Centre on Feb. 19 . . . Tundra Oil & Gas give $100,000 to new fire truck in Deloraine.

I am really looking forward to next week as I believe the volatility will continue and can seem a little like going 60 KM a hour over a 30 KM a hour speed bump. The Vix fear index topped out at 49.21 on Tuesday which is MUCH TOO high even for those who like volatility. The volatility fear closed today at 29.06 which is double the historic average. Those who believe in the saying of buying on the DIP will be rewarded as time will tell. The BDYI global shipping number is above 1,000 at 1,106 indicating an expanding global market. The lowest gas price in Saskatchewan is 96.9 cents at The Messenger in Regina.

The lowest gas price in Manitoaba is 99.4 at the Costco’s in Winnipeg. The WTI oil price dropped to 59.01 which is down from last week when it was around $65 per barrel. The quote this week is one that I thought of while heading home from Souris on Thursday night: The only investors who should be feeling nervous are investors who invested into long term investments for short term goals and short term investors who invested into long term investments.

After Monday’s sharp decline in equity markets rattled investors’ confidence, stocks churned uneasily through the week, fading further after an initial bounce Tuesday.

The newly returned volatility may take some time to subside but macro fundamentals remain intact. The domestic and global economies are improving, earnings growth is accelerating, and credit markets remain unfazed. There is no heightened recession risk and no reason to believe the current bull market for equities has run its course.

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index, having badly trailed most other major equity markets as they surged upward in recent months, seemed to get off rather lightly on the downside by comparison. The index’s three largest sectors – financials, energy, and materials – which together comprise almost two thirds of the index by weight, led

the declines. As crude oil prices plunged alongside equities, energy shares were hit particularly hard. Traditional defensive sectors, including telecom, staples, and utilities saw more moderate drops. Gold prices dropped as well, suggesting the equity downdraft was not matched with a commensurately strong flight to safety. But not all sectors were down; health care, boosted by gains in cannabis stocks, posted gains. By the end of the week, the fall in oil prices and a disappointing employment report pressured the Canadian dollar to a loss of over one U.S. cent.

In the U.S., the S&P 500 saw declines in all sectors, more than erasing all of 2018’s early gains. Rising bond yields, which were widely cited as a contributing factor to this week’s turmoil as they reacted to increased inflation jitters, were just as choppy as stocks. U.S. 10-year treasury yields, after breaking out to four-year highs Monday, skidded almost 25 basis points Tuesday before turning higher again.

Corrections like this are natural and expected during any bull market. By any historical standard, equity markets were long overdue for a pause of some sort. What was most unsettling for some investors was the speed of the pull back. Falling 10% from its peak in just nine days, the S&P 500 logged its fastest correction since 1950 (larger moves like those experienced in 1987 and 2008 came amidst lengthier retreats already well underway).

Yet, until last Friday, the S&P 500 was registering its longest streak ever without a 3% correction. Even after the losses of recent days, most major indices remain at levels representing well-above-average gains versus a year ago.

No major equity market globally was spared. The selling triggered by the burst of volatility touched developed and emerging markets alike. Many market observers are pointing fingers at algorithmic traders and the unwinding of exotic instruments like “inverse-volatility-Exchange

Traded Funds” for the suddenness of Monday afternoon’s drop. But the fact is, rising interest rates and concern that strong economic growth will eventually give rise to inflationary pressures, are what reintroduced a higher level of uncertainty and volatility to markets. This higher uncertainty naturally brings with it a reasonable compression of equity valuations.

Most global economic activity indicators remain on upward trajectories. This week, Europe’s composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) sat at its highest level since 2011, industrial production was reported surprisingly strong in France and Italy, and the Bank of England raised its growth forecast even in the face of Brexit uncertainty. In the U.S., the non-manufacturing PMI rose to its highest level since 2005 and a solid jobs market was evidenced by a 45-year low in unemployment claims.

As first quarter corporate results continue to be reported, S&P 500 earnings forecasts are being revised higher with added tailwinds from tax reform and this week’s stimulative budget deal. Long-term stock performance is driven by fundamentals, not emotion. The improving global economic backdrop and rising corporate earnings suggest this correction is a healthy one.

What’s ahead next week: Canada • Teranet–National Bank House Price Index (January) • Existing home sales (January) • Manufacturing sales (December) U.S. • NFIB Small Business Optimism Index (January) • Consumer and Producer Price Indices (January) • Retail sales (January) • Business inventories (December) • Empire State Manufacturing Survey (February) • Industrial production and capacity utilization (January) • Import and Export Price Indices (January) • Housing starts and building permits (January) • U. of Michigan Sentiment Index (February – preliminary)

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

It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of Bob. He leaves to mourn his love and partner Sylvia Plawucki of over 25 years. Also left to mourn are Sylviaʼs children: son Wade (Jocelyn) Plawucki, daughter Tara, son Darren (Dino) (Linda) Plawucki and their children Ryan and Jamie. Granddaughter Kelly Capp and her family. Bob treated Sylviaʼs children as if they were his own. Also left to mourn is Bobʼs only sister Doreen (James) Logeot, sisters-in-law Irene (Bill) Hunt and Mary (Bert) Hunt; Aunt Alice Ardagh and Uncle George and Aunt Elva Hunt; and many nieces and nephews, and countless cousins, all of which Bob was so proud.

Bob was a person who kept the family connected no matter how far away.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Kathleen Hunt, and by his three brothers, William (Bill), Albert (Bert) and Brian.

Bob attended Forbes School (Glenwood Municipality) and one year in Hartney. In 1953 to 1956 he bused children to Hartney by car when Forbes School did not have enough students enrolled to keep it open, during those three years he worked part time at Atkinson Electric, C.C.I.L. Equipment and the Hartney Post Office. In the fall of The 1956Southwest he started to work with Manitoba Commission timekeeper.

Cougars arethebattling forHydro their playoff lives as asathey head Heinto spent fourteen years in Boissevain area clerk then Winnipeg 1972 their final five league games ofasthe season.

Theymoved will betohome to host working as Plains a clerk.onInSaturday, 1975 BobFebruary moved to17 Jenpeg as a to camp In for 1979 Central in a head headclerk. battle thehe moved St. James, a caretaker then to Gillam in 1985.

After 35 final to playoff spot, Winnipeg and then as host Eastmanand in Waskada Sunday afternoon. years with Manitoba he retired in 1991.

Parkland will be Hydro in Souris on Friday, February 23 and the Cougars close out regular leagueand action Sunday, February in Dauphin.When he was no Bob loved all sports, coached baseball while 24 in Boissevain. longer able to watch the games in person or on televisionPHOTO/DEBBIE he continuedBUTLER to enjoy listening to them on the radio.

He had a great love of horses, especially Belgians, and was thrilled when one of his geldings made it to the Royal Fair in Toronto.

Funeral service was held at the Hartney Centennial Centre with interment in the Hartney Riverside Cemetery.

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Miss me but faced the fourth place to eighth place and the final playoff position. The Cougars let me go. holding and your hand.

Eastman Selects in Forever Beausejour fell Love 4-1 Bob.” to the Selects with a dismal effort on In memory of Bob, donations may be made to the Polio Saturday night. Sunday afternoon versus the fifth placed Winnipeg Thrashers a pair Survivors Association or to the Hartney Rink Fund c/o Town of of third period goals lifted the Cougars a 2-1 win keeping them three points ahead Hartney, Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0. of Central Plains for the final playoff position.

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The game was a must win game as the Cougars are down to five games remaining, still needing wins to clinch a playoff spot. Riley Wallace turned aside 36 shots in the win while the Cats fired 38 on the Thrashers.

The Cougars have a mid week game versus Pembina Valley in Souris, and then play host to Central Plains on Saturday, February 17 in a head to head battle for the Phone (204)483-2070 • Fax (204)522-3648 final playoff spot, and then host Eastman in Waskada Sunday afternoon. Parkland will be in Souris on Friday, February 23 andspdealer@mts.net the Cougars close out regular league action Sunday, February 24 in Dauphin.

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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 lost the recipe and method you recommend for cleaning a crystal chandelier. Thank you for your anticipated response. Loretta Dear Loretta, Here is a solution to clean a chandelier without scrubbing or polishing each piece. Begin by covering the floor with newspaper or hang an open umbrella under the chandelier. Into an empty spray bottle combine: 1 tsp. (5 mL) rubbing alcohol, 4 cups (1 L) hot water and 2 tbsp. (30 mL) dishwasher anti-spot agent i.e. Jet Dry. While the chandelier is off, spray the unit, and let the liquid drip dry onto the umbrella or newspaper. Recycle the newspaper, or rinse the umbrella in the bathtub.

Dear Reena, Can you tell me why you use cold water when perking coffee? Is it all right to use warm/hot water? I was always taught that cold water should be used; is that correct? Lisa Dear Lisa, Water has the greatest impact on coffee flavour. Always start with cool water. Avoid distilled water as it lacks minerals that give coffee flavour.

Feedback from Wise Contributors Re: Soggy Pie Crust Dear Reena, When I bake a pie, I always start at 425 degrees for 25 minutes, on the lower shelf of oven. Then, I reduce the temperature to 350 degrees until the pie is golden and bubbly. It works every time, no soggy crust. Have a great week, Pauline Re: Mascarpone Cheese Dear Reena, I was reading the tip about cream cheese in your column, and I have a tip about Mascarpone Cheese.

It is quite expensive, and for some of my recipes, I only need one-quarter cup or half cup etc. Therefore, I freeze it and when I need it, I take the container out earlier and put it in the refrigerator to thaw. I stir it well, use what I need and return it to the freezer. When it comes on sale, I buy a few containers and freeze them so that I always have some on hand. Pauline Re: Sharpie Markers Dry Out Dear Reena, I was a trainer for many years and used markers daily. My tip is- when you buy a marker, always store it with the tip down and you won’t have the problem of the marker running dry. Ruth

Re: Keeping Brown Sugar Soft I read your article about hardened brown sugar. I have used all the suggestions you gave, but found one that works best of all. I put two large marshmallows in with the sugar, and it is always soft. Maureen Tips for Your Bumbershoot Does anybody remember Dick Van Dyke in the film ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ using the word bumbershoot to describe an umbrella? Here are a few tips to prepare you for the rainy season. • Position a deep vase or basket at a corner of the entrance for umbrellas.

Place a sponge at the bottom to soak up excess water.

• Instead of throwing out a broken umbrella, remove the fabric and hang the umbrella upside down on a rope or tree branch to hold wet clothes. • Faded canvas patio umbrellas can be rejuvenated with two coats of latex exterior paint. Latex paint has a certain amount of elasticity and can expand with the fabric.

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.

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Southwest Horizon School Division is now accepting applications for school bus drivers to provide safe and efficient transportation for students across our division. Training is provided and paid for to upgrade your license to Class 2 and for your school bus endorsement. Training Dates still to be determined, but aiming for early March 2018.

If you are interested in getting your school bus endorsement, please submit a letter of application

by Friday February 23, 2018.

For further information in regards to becoming a spare bus driver, please visit our website – http://www.shmb.ca/Careers.php Or contact: Glynn Warnica, Operations Supervisor Box 820, Souris, MB R0K 2C0 Telephone 204-483-6250 Fax 204-483-5535 Email operationsdept@shmb.ca

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Join us at our Family Fun Day from 10am to 2pm to celebrate the newly named WESTOBA PLACE, part of the Keystone Centre!

RCMP ask public for help in bold overnight theft Submitted by Carman RCMP On January 7, 2018, at 9:00 am, the Carman RCMP Detachment received a report of a theft of a neon business sign from the side of the Stevens Lumber building in Fannystelle, Manitoba. The theft is believed to have occurred between the hours of 2:30 am and 4:30 am on January 7, 2018.

Upon arrival, officers discovered that the large neon sign, measuring about 5 feet tall and 2 feet wide was cut down from the 2nd floor of the lumber building. Officers believe that the suspects may have used a bucket truck and power tools to remove it.

“This sign has been a part of the Ste-

vens family for 67 years and is considered priceless to them” said Sgt. Paul Manaigre of the Manitoba RCMP. “It is considered part of their family history and of the town’s history.”

Carman RCMP have exhausted all investigative steps and are asking for public assistance.

If anyone has any information regarding this theft, please contact the Carman RCMP at 204-745-6760 or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers. com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Carman RCMP continue to investigate.

Thieves strike in bold overnight theft

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Visit westoba.com, keystonecentre.com or call 1-877-WESTOBA for more information.

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, February 27, 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.

Carmen RCMP have exhausted all avenues in solving the theft of a priceless sign from a business in Carmen and are reaching out to the public for assistance.

The sign, pictured here has been hanging at Stevens Lumber in Carmen for sixty-seven years but on January 7, thieves used what is believed to be a bucket truck and power tools to remove the sign. If anyone has any information regarding this theft, please contact the Carman RCMP at 204-7456760 or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-2228477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers. com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

TEN TWEETABLE TRUTHS 2017

BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for renovations, new construction, additions, fences, and accessory buildings.

Contact the Municipal office for information - 483-5200.

Building Inspector in office Tuesdays and Thursdays

Young adults read newspapers – just differently 10:00a.m.–5:00p.m.Sunday1:00p.m.–5:00p.m.Dispose your usedoil,filters, than older adults.

Nine ten Canadian readSunday a community antifreeze andin containers at the Eco- adults Will be closed Centre at theor daily newspaper TRANSFER SITE: Wednesday & Friday 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. Saturday

– 85% of Millennials (age Transfer(print/digital) Site. every week.

18–34) read on any platform – 2018 Dog Due: - 79% Licenses readershipare of daily newspapers over the course of a week - 83% readership of community newspapers (week, month or longer ago) 73% read on their phone and Municipality of Souris-Glenwood By-Law No. 1780 states: - 87% read a dailydog OR community newspaper in past week “The owner of every must register such dog”.

46% in Readership print and Product Database Vividata 2016 Q2 License will be issued upon proof of rabies vaccination.

– 83% of Boomers (age The cost is $10 per dog until April 30, 2018, after 52–70) read on any platform – that the cost increases to $20 per dog. Maximum of choose printed community newspapers for everything local 2 dogsReaders per household.

64% in print and 50% on their … and ADVERTISING! phones - 91% of GARBAGE & community RECYCLE newspaper PICKUP: readers choose LOCAL information as their main reason for reading (editorial, sports, entertainment, Holiday Monday, Febuary 19, 2018,events) garbage pickup is moved adhead one day.

- 63% choose to readout forby advertising Put your garbage/recycling 7:00 a.m. (flyers, inserts, ROP) 55% still reading for Classified Employment Real side).

Estate • RECYCLING CENTRE: 24 hour dropads, off at 20 Pine Aveand E (west • E-WASTE: is accepted, large items may be dropped off at the Recycling Depot. • Please avoid putting household garbage in recycling.

All garbage pickup will be one day later due to the holiday Monday.

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Everyone welcome to use and volunteer. Located on the north side of the skate park, near the school. Lights are on until 10:00 pm daily. No smoking facility.

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