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Wild, Wild West rides again! The Souris Curling Club is holding their annual Survivor Bonspiel, this yearʼs theme being Wild, Wild, West. Arguably the largest curling bonspiel under one roof in Canada, this event has raised over $400,000 for the club since it first debuted 18 years ago. Still a very popular event, but like all other organisations, the volunteer base is shrinking. Pictured above, Curling Club manager, Colin Dunbar is getting the ice ready for the Survivor kickoff on April 1. PHOTO/GLEN KIRBY
Survivor ‘Spiel’ Helps Curling Club Survive by Glen Kirby What started as a one-shot event in 1997 to celebrate the opening of a new curling rink in Souris has become a much-anticipated bonspiel unrivaled in the country. “We call it the largest bonspiel under one roof in Canada,” says Cindy Scott, co-chair of the 2015 Survivor Bonspiel, “and nobody has disputed that.” Survivor kicks off Wednesday, April 1 with more than 400 curlers on 10 sheets over five days. Souris Curling Club manager Colin Dunbar says the majority of the teams are from the area, but the event draws people from Winnipeg and beyond. “Guys from Souris now living in Alberta come every year for the event,” he says. “Survivor draws all sorts of people back to the community, so it’s a great opportunity to see everyone.” The bonspiel that would become Survivor
was originally held 18 years ago to commemorate two auspicious events; the opening of the Souris-Glenwood Memorial Complex and the centennial for the founding of the Curling Club in 1896. “It was really 100 years plus one,” says Dunbar but the event proved enormously popular and became an annual feature on the Club’s calendar. Eventually named ‘Survivor’ after the popular TV program, the ‘spiel pumps muchneeded revenue into the Club’s operation. Dunbar says Survivor nets $25,000-$28,000 each year, “which covers about half of our annual operating budget. Without Survivor, we’d be in trouble.” Beyond the action on the ice, the bonspiel is renowned for “après curling” festivities including capacity-crowd dances, sumptuous banquets, and theme-inspired decorations and costumes.
“This year, it’s Wild West,” says Scott. “We have a great decorating committee that transforms the rinks, the lounge and the social hall. Curlers really get into it. Some teams have costume changes for every game they play!” While themes through the years have included Bikers, Halloween, and Hollywood, Scott says her favourite remains the very first. “We started with ‘Redneck Survivor’ and everybody loved that because costumes were pretty easy. We even dragged an old beater truck into the dance hall for decoration!” “My favourite Survivor? They’ve all been good,” says Dunbar. “Right from day-one, people have come and let their hair down.” Despite years of success, staging the bonspiel remains an enormous undertaking. This week, Dunbar began creating six more curling (Continued on Page 2)
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Survivor ‘Spiel’ Helps Curling Club Survive (Continued on Page 2) sheets on the skating ice in the Murray Arena, to compliment the four existing sheets in the curling rink. Last weekend, more than two tons of additional curling stones were hauled in from Brandon for the event. Finding enough volunteers is always a challenge. Many committee members have taken part in all 18 events. “It’s so successful, we can’t get out of it,” smiles Dunbar, who has been managing the Curling Club since the 1970s. But there is more to that discussion. “Our volunteer base is running down,” he admits. “We’re getting older, and the younger ones like to curl but they’re not so involved with the other aspects. Curling is in a bad state. We’re missing the 25-35 year olds.” Scott confirms that the same story is playing out in rinks across Canada. “We have a little over 130 members in the Souris Curling Club.” she offers. “Membership has been declining and the average age increasing. 70% of our members are now over the age of 50.” Curlers may be harder to find but Survivor enjoys widespread, growing support from sponsors. More than 170 businesses and individuals are contributing to the 2015 Survivor event, including 40 which have purchased top-level sponsorship packages for $500, $1000 or $1500. “Our highest package used to be $300,” says Dunbar, “and organizers didn’t believe there was any way we’d be able to attract bigger dollars. But we’ve put together a great plan that rewards sponsors and they see value in being involved.” Top level sponsors receive extensive advertising during the event, including logos and corporate names painted onto the curling ice. “Not only the Curling Club benefits,” adds Scott. “Community groups including the Boy Scouts, rugby club, hospital foundation, and Kids Jamboree will be providing meal service and other functions during Survivor, which allows them to make a few dollars. The hotel and the local bed and breakfasts are booked up. It’s great for the community.” This week, organizers put together the draws with 52 men’s teams and 20 master men’s, and 22 women’s and 6 senior ladies’ teams. In addition, 45 junior and bantam age curlers are registered. The number of teams is down from the 144 that took to the ice in the earlier Survivor ‘spiels but Scott says that’s partly by design. “In the beginning, we had games starting as late as 10:00 p.m. and those teams were missing social activities, which is a big part of the bonspiel.” Thursday night’s dance will feature the Mike Sarcharko Band, a Brandon-area group playing country and classic rock. Winnipeg-based Marc LeBossierre, a performer and recording musician with over 30 years of playing experience will take the stage Saturday. The dances, and banquet suppers on Thursday and Friday, are open to the public. Organizers expects as many as 500 people to dine on Friday and the dances to be “filled to capacity.” “We believe Survivor is the number one event in Souris each year,” says Scott.
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Varsity girls earn bronze medal at provincials The Souris Varsity girls hosted provincials March 19 - 21. It was a weekend of stiff competition and the home team ended the weekend with a bronze medal. Back row (L-R): Robyn Penner (Coach), Izzy West, Kristen Leverington, Jamie Sherritt, Jessie Swaenepoel, Emily Simon, Kendra Roberts, Niamh McKenna, Tanja Gohl, Raeleigh Logan (Manager), Trever Penner (Coach). Middle row (L-R): Nicki Gohl, Charlotte West, Krystal Adams, Janaye Wurtz. Front row (L-R): Aly Kowalchuk, Kaylee Butterfield. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
Varsity girls Bronze medal win submitted The school gymnasium was to the place to be last weekend as the Varsity Girls Basketball team played host to the 2015 AA Girls Provincial Championships. Eight teams entered the three day event with hopes of becoming provincial champions. The Sabres opened the championships Thursday with a rematch of the regional final from two weeks ago against Morris. The team once again played outstanding defense as they controlled things throughout in a 64-30 victory. Jamie Sherritt led all scores with 18 points, while Kendra Roberts added 11 points and 8 rebounds. Jamie was named the Sabres player of the game. The gym was never more energized as it was Friday afternoon as the ladies played against 3rd ranked Neepawa in what would be the game of the tournament. The only place left to sit was the rafters as Sabres Nation was out in full force to support the girls! The team responded to the crowds energy as they jumped out to an early ten point advantage. The game would stay within 5-10 points the whole way with both teams displaying outstanding basketball skill and determination. The ladies held the lead all the way until late in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, sometimes the basketball gods just aren’t on your side. Trailing by five points the Tigers made two consecutive banked three pointers in last 45 seconds to steal the win (45-44) sending the Lady Sabres to the Bronze medal game. Jamie led the team with 11 points in the loss, with Aly Kowalchuk taking player of the game honors adding 9 points and 4 steals. It was a devastating loss for the team, but with only a few hours to recover they had to get ready for their next opponent on Saturday, the Warren Wildcats. The Sabres once again led throughout the game, many times suffocating the Wildcats with their tremendous defense. This time the depth of the team proved too much as they pulled away in the fourth quarter to capture the Bronze Medal with a 44-27 win. Kendra hooped 10 points to lead all scorers while Kaylee Butterfield was awarded the player of the game with 5 points and 6 steals. The team finished the season with an impressive 28-8 record learning many valuable lessons on and off the court. For her accomplishments on the weekend grade eleven standout Jamie Sherritt was named to the Provincial All-star Team. This weekend marked the last time senior players Krystal Adams, Niamh McKenna, Janaye Wurtz, and Charlotte West would suit up for the Sabres. Also leaving the team after three seasons will be Manager Raeliegh Logan. Sending them out with a win in their last game was awesome! Mr. and Mrs. Penner would like to thank all five for their dedication and commitment to the program. They will be missed! An event of this magnitude does not take place without the help of so many people. It was truly an outstanding event and we received many compliments from coaches, teams, parents, and grandparents on a terrific job all around! Many comments about the atmosphere and how our gym was “electric” with energy and enthusiasm! The girls will hold on to the memories of playing in front of Sabres Nation, friends and family for years to come. Tons of comments about how everything looked and felt like a true basketball championship! Even Monday morning our kids were coming in and asking about “their” team and how they made out. I Love It! There are too many people to individually say thanks too. So many people helped out in so many ways, (organizing, tech team, announcing, decorations, photocopying, making posters, planning ceremonies, awards committee, hosting teams, picking up supplies, making food, helping at banquet, extra cleaning, AND cheering on our team!!) We can all be grateful we work in a place where our staff and volunteers care and are willing to give up time to help make events like this possible. Lastly, a big Thank-you to all of our Local Sponsor. This Championship would not have been possible without your generous support. Mr. Penner and all the Lady Sabres thank you for all your donations and support. BRAVO Souris!!!
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Breaktime by Darci Semeschuk We were walloped with two fairly significant snowfalls this week which made for tough travel on the roads. I like how wording changes over the years - I would have said there’s a storm coming Environment Canada says “a significant snow event.” Gotta love progress. I wonder how many experts it took to come up with that terminology. Anyway, I was driving to work Monday morning, ever so carefully because my gravel road and Highway 250 were in terrible condition. They weren’t plowed until later in the day. Arriving in town I was pleased to see that the crews had been out very early and had the streets in amazing condition. Very good work, people. The same thing happened Wednesday morning after an icy and snowy night. Again, Highway 250 was terrible but the town crews had been out in full force to get Souris ready for another busy day on the streets. I was pleased with the swift snow removal. Again, good work and thank you to all the hard working maintenance crews. ********** I was on the Town of Souris Facebook page and saw the following notice posted on March 15: “We regret that Souris will not be hosting a 2015 Relay For Life. After two very successful Relays the committee was unsuccessful in recruiting some new leadership and additional volunteers. They will continue to work toward resuming this worthwhile endeavour in 2016. If you are interested in helping out, it’s not too early to let the committee know. We can help put you in touch with the right people.” Souris has hosted the Relay for Life the last two years and if my memory serves, the committee did a fine job and there was lots of participation from residents of the area. I wasn’t directly involved but when doing articles on the event, I hadn’t heard that there was a lack of volunteers. It is truly sad that such a worthwhile event that has so much meaning to so many people has to fail due to a lack of volunteers. If this cause is true to your heart why not get involved. If you wish to call me at this office, 204-483-2070 or email me at dsemeschuk@gmail.com I will pass your name on to a committee member. It looks like 2015 is a done deal but there is hope for 2016. Please consider getting involved. ********** All set for Survivor 2015? It’s going to be a wild, wild, west weekend in Souris April 1 - 5. The teams have filled up and schedules are in the works. The Souris Skatepark committee is providing the lunches at two of the dances, Thursday and Saturday. The committee is grateful for the opportunity to do this and hopes that many of you will be out and hungry for a hot dog. Come out and support the Souris Curling Club and have a great time while doing so.
by Vern May by Vern May This week the world lost Pedro Aguayo Ramirez, known professionally as Perro Aguayo Jr. It’s not a name that most of you would know from television and chances are that you didn’t see his name on the news. However, the 35-year-old second generation wrestler died during a match in Mexico, the cause identified as trauma to the neck and a cervical fracture. This one hit a little closer to home than most. I watched the video, refusing to trust in the various news agencies reporting of the incident. I wanted to see for myself the mechanism of injury (maybe to help to reconcile this tragedy in my own mind - looking for some careless risk taken on the part of Aguayo that would help explain it). What I saw haunted me even more … it wasn’t as a result of a high flying maneuver, or from an intricate series of dangerous moves. It appears that Aguayo sustained his injury from a simple dropkick, and collapsed onto the ropes, where it took several minutes for his colleagues to identify that there was a problem. He was taken to hospital where he was declared to have passed later that night. In my own circumstance, it was a neck injury that ended my 20 year ring career. I count my blessings daily when I consider the realities of my final year in the ring. My injury occurred in September 2012 but it took seven months for me to get in for an MRI. In the meantime, wrestlers are a breed that are accustomed to working hurt, so I soldiered on during that waiting period. Admittedly, I had the unique position to decline a number of matches during that time as my health dictated given my status as a veteran of the locker room but I still laced ‘em up in more than 20 matches while injured. When the doctors looked at my results, I was called immediately with the very direct message: “Keep wrestling and you WILL end up in a wheel chair.” For me, it was a difficult and daunting decision to step back from an industry that I had been immersed in for my whole adult life. Looking out at the world, trying to process change through a grizzled mind as a result of multiple concussions, the “real world” was frightening. Sadly, wrestling is littered with situations of wrestlers who were unable to make the successful transition from the ring to life beyond the glare of the spotlight. I am truly fortunate. Now, looking back, even only two years removed from the ‘grunt and groan’ industry, it’s hard for me to fathom that I was the guy on screen jumping from the top rope, falling from ladders, or being propelled at full speed into a cage. I watch those bodyslams and dropkicks and I think about Pedro Aguayo Ramirez - a guy, like me, pursuing his passions in the world of professional wrestling, gambling with his own physical health and well-being every night between the ropes for 20 years …only to have it all suddenly come to an end. My heart is heavy as I think about Pedro’s family and their loss. I think about my friends and colleagues who are still out there, performing their hearts out pursuing their passions between the ropes and the risks that they take with their bodies every single night. And probably more this week than ever before, I wonder about some of those nights on the road in rough matches - just how close did I come to suffering the same fate as our departed brother. Sadly, this is yet another lesson from the school of hard knocks. came from Joan Phillips
Legion and Gale Collinson. We congratulated Helen Happenings by Gale Collinson
On Wednesday, March 11, we needed 4 1/2 tables for our Cribbage players. Alva and Don Doherty finished the evening with the best score. Joan Dufily with Lorna Binions ended in 2nd spot and the 3rd place prize went to Viola Logan and Ken Ryckman. The lucky ticket on the 50/ 50 draw was in the hands of Alva Doherty. It was very disappointing to see only 11 people attend our Bingo evening of Thursday, March 12. However, we did have a fun time. Viola Logan was the loudest in the room with 4 shouts. Her last win was the LITTLE HOUSE which gave her $16. Close behind her with 3 hollers were Norma Dodd and Betty Devins. Double yells
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Betle on her birthday today. I must apologize. I was away on Friday, March 13, and forgot to make certain that someone would collect information during the meat draw. The same goes for Saturday when our curling Fun Spiel was held. However, I do know that there were 24 rinks, all of the curlers got prizes, the supper was delicious and everyone who attended had a great time and really enjoyed themselves. Of course, we will be doing this again next year. Now...the reason I was away - on Friday, March 13, Evelyn Harlton, Cindy Janz and I left to represent Legion District #3 at the Provincial Cribbage Tournament in Emo, ON. We played in the Single
and Double categories on Saturday, March 14. Unfortunately, though we won more games than we lost, we could not get to the winners’ circle. It was a very enjoyable weekend as the camaraderie was, as always at this event, fantastic. Our cribbage players used 5 1/5 tables on Wednesday, March 18. The highest score was made by Marion Morris with Vonda Bodin. Coming in for 2nd place was Cindy Janz with Gale Collinson and Clair Edmunds with Norm Davis ended up with the 3rd prize. Lorna Binions held the winning number on the 50/50 draw. Our bingo evening of Thursday, March 19, was attended by 23 hopeful noisemakers. No one stood out as particularly loud, but double shouts did come from Juanita
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McNish, Gladys Skoc, Roberta Dodd, Joan Phillips and Marion Morris. Marion made her last yell on the LITTLE HOUSE which was worth $30. A very good crowd came to our meat draw on Friday, March 20. However, I must tell you that “Lady Luck” definitely had a favourite person there, Keith Paul went up to collect meat packages 3 times and his wife Denise, also won a package. Carol Urbanowski owned the winning ticket on the 50/50 draw which amounted to $124. The “Chase the Ace” pot was up to $3,013.50 and the chance to put it in a wallet went to Joan Harlton. The Ace of Spades again remained elusive and so we will give it a go next week. We enjoyed a cold plate supper with cake for dessert.
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Adams making a name for herself in US College Bowling submitted The 2014-2015 US Collegiate Bowling season has been one to remember for local, Stephanie Adams, placing in the top 25 in 10 out of 11 tournaments and in the top 10 in 5 out of 11 tournaments: Midwest Collegiate Championships - 17th out of 209 bowlers, 193 avg. Western Shootout - 7th out of 221 bowlers, 191 avg. Leatherneck Classic - 2nd out of 226 bowlers, 204 avg. Lion Classic - 20th out of 84 bowlers, 181 avg. Warhawk Open - 18th out of 115 bowlers, 181 avg. Las Vegas Invitational 6th out of 126 bowlers, 205 avg. Collegiate Shoot Out 78th out of 122 bowlers (injured), 186 avg. ISBPA Midwest - 25th out of 378 bowlers, 197 avg. Hoosier Classic - 23rd out of 438 bowlers, 193 avg. Midwest Conference - 7th out of 68 bowlers, 199 avg. U.S.B.C. Sectionals, Addison, Ill. - 10th out of 150 bowlers, 199 avg. (Intercollegiate Singles Championships) Stephanie was recognized by the coaches of the 2014 2015 All Midwest Collegiate Conference - MCC as one of the top five bowlers, placing second overall, (a seven school conference), and received a spot as a 1st Team All-Star. Stephanie may also receive recognition by the coaches of the 2014 - 2015 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics NAIA as one of the top ten bowlers in the country, placing tenth overall, (a forty-two team conference), and receiving an All America award and a spot as a 2nd Team All Star. Stephanie’s goal for her sophomore season was to place in the top 20 overall and to maintain a 200 average, even though her parents believed a top 50 finish and
maintaining a 190 average would be awesome. Hoping to improve on her freshman season finish of 91st place overall and an overall average of 182.4, Stephanie would place in top 20 in not just one, but all four categories with an overall average of 193.2. This top 20 finish includes all women bowlers from both the NCAA and the NAIA. All Events - By Average (after 48 games or more) 20th Tier 1 Events - By Average (after 24 games or more) 13th All Events - By Average Differential (after 48 games or more) 19th Tier 1 Events - By Average Differential (after 24 games or more) 14th Stephanie has also been competing in the Greater Iowa Scratch Bowling Tour GISBT during the 2014 2015 season. August 2014, 10th 207 avg. September 2014, 9th 194 avg. October 2014, 2nd 237 avg. November 2014, 15th 200 avg. December 2014, 8th 206 avg. January 2015, 1st 216 avg. February 2015, 2nd 212 avg. These scratch tournaments are very tough, often loaded with many of the best youth and college bowlers in the Midwest, however, they helped Stephanie prepare for college tournaments and have provided her with close to $2,000 in very much appreciated scholarship funds. Finally, Stephanie is looking forward to meeting and practicing with her Team Canada teammates at the end of March. She will fly from Iowa to Montreal to take part in a three day camp in preparation for the 2015 PABCON Championships to be held in Panama City, Panama from June 28 to July 3. Her bowl-
ing schedule for the next three months is full with only three weekends off from now until the end of May. Stephanie continually strives for perfection. Her goal for the 2015 - 2016 season is to make the top 10 in college bowling and record her first 800 series. She really hopes to qualify for Team Canada again, so she can participate in the world championships in Nebraska next year. Academically, Stephanie has been able to maintain a 3.4 average in her studies despite being busy with her sport of choice. She respects her coach and the advice he provides on almost a daily basis, she, at all times, encourages her teammates to be better both on and off the lanes and she treasures the many friendships she has made with so many of the students at William Penn
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Springtime is almost here. If you’re like many people, the arrival of spring means it’s time to spruce up your home. But why stop there? This year, consider applying some of those same spring-cleaning techniques to your investment portfolio. Here are some ideas you may want to put to work: • Get rid of clutter. You probably don’t have to look too far around your home to find things that are broken or simply no longer useful to you. If you poke around your portfolio, you might make similar discoveries: an investment that has chronically underperformed, Helping you make sense of duplicates another investment or met your needs in the wealth management strategies past but is less relevant to your current situation and goals. Once you identify these types of investments, you may In your neighbourhood decide to sell them and use the proceeds to take advantage Call or visit your local Edward Jones advisor to help you determine the appropriate wealth management solutions of opportunities that may prove more valuable to you. for your family: • Consolidate. Over the years, you may r Wealth Preservation have accumulated multiple versions of common houser Business Succession Planning hold items — brooms, mops, hammers — which pop up mysteriously in various parts of your home. You might r Charitable Giving find it more efficient, and even less expensive, if you conr Estate Planning solidated all these things in one centralized location. As an r Investment Management investor, you also might find that consolidation can offer r And more you some benefits. Do you have one Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with one financial servEdward Jones, its employees and Edward Jones advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult a qualified tax specialist or ices provider and a second RRSP with another? Have you lawyer for professional advice regarding your specific situation. scattered investments here, there and everywhere? By consolidating all these accounts in one place, you can cut down on paperwork, reduce fees and, most importantly, Perry Doull unite your investment dollars so that it’s easier for you to Financial Advisor see what you have and then follow a single, coherent 3-2741 Victoria Avenue Brandon, MB R7B 0N1 investment strategy. 204-728-4995 • Prepare for turbulent weather. As you know, springtime can bring heavy rains, hail, strong winds and other threats to your home. As part of your overall spring cleaning, you may want to check the condition of your roof, clear branches away from your house, clean your gutters and downspouts, and take other steps to proMember – Canadian tect your property from the ravages of Mother Nature. Investor Protection Fund And just as you need to safeguard your home, you’ll want to protect the lifestyles of those 49,900 HOMES who live in that home — can Lake - $3 0 li e P , t. S s n e e G 227 Qu $349,90 namely, your family. You - NEW LISTIN e, Brandon 0 n 0 la ,9 w 9 lo 4 il 3 $ W 7 11 can help accomplish this by uris ne Street, So reviewing your life and dis115 Lansdow ney - $325,000 art ability insurance to make Acreage by H et S - Souris - $299,900 e tr sure it’s still sufficient for 59 Sowden S ouris - $299,000 -S your needs. 78 3rd Street - Brandon - $284,900 • Get proTING e v ri 65 Aspen D ge - $269,000 - NEW LIS fessional help. You may a Waskada Acre ouris - $239,900 find that you can’t do all ,S W LISTING 75 2nd Ave W t, Souris - $229,900 - NE your spring cleaning by ee yourself. For example, if 180 Evans Str Souris - $224,900 oLISTING your carpets and rugs are Hilltop Cond uris - $215,000 - NEW , So heavily soiled, you may 34 1st Ave W W. - Souris - $209,900 ue need to call in a profes31 2nd Aven . - Souris - $199,900 sional cleaner. Or if your tE 00 139 6th Stree Street S. - Souris - $162,0 tree branches have grown e 26 Lansdown e E. - Souris - $160,900 out of control, you might v 15 Crescent A - Souris - $145,000 need to bring in a tree trim. S t mer. Similarly, when you 40 1st Stree t - Deloraine - $139,900 e decide to “tidy up” your 216 Lake Stre t N. - Souris - $130,000 e e tr S portfolio, you’ll need some 0 22 Selkirk ris - $129,90 ke - $99,000 u o S ., W assistance from a financial e v A a 97 1st ad - Pelican L 0 o R h c professional — someone a e B i 89,90 38 Miam who can study your current W. - Souris - $ e v A le p a M 201 mix of investments and rec0 to $55,000 0 ,0 5 4 $ s ri S ommend changes, as LOT - Sou evelopment 0 needed, to help ensure your Forrest Ave D pment - Souris - $25,00 lo e v e holdings are suitable for 20,000 Oak Ave D ts - Souris - $ o L l your risk tolerance, time ia rc e m Com ,900 horizon and short- and PROPERTIES l Cafe - Wawanesa - $399 L IA C R E M COM perwoo long-term goals. Street - Whip ouris - $335,000 in a M 0 ,900 0 3 Spring cleaning can Souris - $289 Suites - S 5 g E in d e il v u A B th e reinvigorate your home and 63 4 oung S - Uptown L your overall outlook. And 94 1st Street $1,600,000 RTIES by tidying up your investARM PROPE of Hartney - 797 Acres F ment portfolio, you can uth 5 Quarters So help gain some of that same optimism — for your PLEASE CONTACT ME AT future. Office: 204-725-8804 or 204-483-3153 204-483-2770 This article was written Cellular: 204-720-6888 by Edward Jones for use by Email: glentosh@royallepage.ca your local Edward Jones Martin-Liberty Realty To view these and many other homes visit Financial Advisor. Independently Owned and Operated GLEN TOSH Member – Canadian www.glentosh.com Investor Protection Fund .
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Outstanding play earns Sherritt All-Star nod Souris Sabres basketball player Jamie Sherritt made outstanding contributions to her team during the recent provincial tournament in Souris. For her accomplishments on the weekend, this grade eleven standout was named to the Provincial All-Star Team. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, April 13, 2015 7:30 p.m. Souris Memorial Complex boardroom
All are welcome.
TENDERS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR: CUTTING GRASS AND YARD MAINTENANCE. Souris and Glenwood Veterinary Clinic Board is looking for someone to cut the grass and do yard maintenance as needed at the Souris Vet Clinic (39 Preston Street N Souris Manitoba). Yard maintenance would include cleaning up the hedge line around the clinic property. This will be a one year contract for the 2015 growing season, but may also be extended, if both parties agree.
PLEASE SEND YOUR TENDER TO: Souris & Glenwood Veterinary Clinic Board c/o Linda Ryckman Box 850 Souris, MB R0K 2C0 No later than April 3, 2015, 12 noon If you have any questions call: 204-483-2153
Library Corner By Alexis MacLean
I have a trio of very good, but very different, books for you this week. The Nightingale, by Kristin Hannah, is one of the best books I’ve read in quite a while. Set in WWII France, it tells of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, who differ in almost every respect possible. Vianne, married with one child at war’s outbreak, must find a way to survive during the occupation as her home, her family, and her friends are all placed in extreme jeopardy. Isabelle, many years her sister’s junior, seeks an outlet for her rebellion and a role in what she sees as the ‘bigger picture’. Both women are placed in extreme danger and this is the story of their separate paths, trials and sacrifices. The writing here is superb, the characters well drawn and believable, and the descriptions of the Nazi
advance and Occupation extremely vivid. Overall an excellent depiction of the all-too-often forgotten ‘women’s war’. The Buried Giant, by Kazuo Ishiguro, is a wonderful book but not necessarily an easy read. Set in post-Arthurian Britain, it tells of Beatrice and Axl, an elderly couple who decide to visit their son, who, for reasons they don’t understand, they only faintly remember. But the journey is perilous as these are fearsome times. While technically at peace, the Saxons and Britons still hate one another; the countryside is littered with all manner of dangers and dangerous beings; and a shroud of forgetfulness seems to envelope them all. Nothing is quite what it seems, perhaps not even Beatrice and Axl. An oldfashioned adventure at heart, this wonderful story holds references to many others – to King Arthur and his Knights, to Dante’s Inferno, to Orpheus and the
Underworld, and more. The rather stilted language is perhaps the largest barrier to the enjoyment of this book. One does get used to it, but it can be annoying at first. Still, ultimately it is a wonderful book about love, memory, war, and loyalty. What is the price of remembering? And of forgetting? I’ll warn you though, the finale is heart wrenching. Wolf Winter, by Cecilla Ekbäck, is part-crime novel, part-family drama, with just a bit of mysticism thrown in to make it all interesting. It begins as two sisters, part of a family of four recently arrived in the north of Sweden from Finland, come upon the mutilated body of a neighbour. While others in the community ascribe the death to a wolf or bear attack, Maija, the girls’ mother, knows it to be murder but is hindered in her efforts to discover the killer by superstitions, secrets, and even the involvement of the local priest. The
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Chamber moves forward in 2015 submitted A new Souris Glenwood Chamber of Commerce executive was elected at the Annual General Meeting on March 5, 2015. The new executive is as follows: Jackie Kirkup - President Rick Remilard - Vice President Sande Denbow - Past President Kim DeKoning Secretary Debbie Espheter Treasurer Committee Heads Darci Semeschuk Spring Fling Cheryl Edwards Christmas Promo Jackie Kirkup Scarecrow Days Rick Remillard Economic Development Board Representative Leona Bradshaw and Sande Denbow Membership Kim DeKoning Meeting Scheduler Open Chamber meetings will continue on the 1st Thursday of every month. We are working on a meeting schedule to be sent out before our April 2, 2015 meeting. Executive meetings will also continue to be held on the third Thursday of every month. Watch your emails and the Chamber Facebook page for updates! Souris Glenwood Chamber of Commerce will once again be sponsoring the Spring Fling yard sales on Saturday, May 9 ,2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or longer your choice!). You may register your yard sale and receive your garage sale package for $5 from the Souris Plaindealer staring on April 13 with a closing date of April 23. Businesses
are certainly welcome to promote themselves with in store and sidewalk sales on this day! Souris will have a display at the Brandon Home Show running from April 10-12, 2015. Souris has partnered up with a few communities in the area to
have a larger display and to encourage more people to visit the area. Do you have 2-3 hours to volunteer your time and promote our community? If you can reply back to the Chamber email with your availability and contact information it would be certainly appreciated!
Falcon Enterprises donates $5000 to Souris Skatepark!
CERTIFIED CLOSED CELL SPRAY FOAM POLYUREA FAST SET COATINGS AND LININGS
ROOFING FOAM AND COATINGS BLOWN IN ATTIC INSULATION VACUUM INSULATION REMOVAL
Falcon Enterprises of Souris Manitoba has made a generous donation of $5000 to the Souris Skatepark project. Close to their final goal, the committee has announced construction - depending on weather - will begin June 1. Picture above (L-R): Skatepark Construction manager Chris Couling accepts the donation of $5000 from Falcon Enterprise representative Jan Eissner. PHOTO/LINDA RYCKMAN
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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Westoba Credit Union FSR Full-time Term Position Souris Branch
Valleyview
Petroleum Driver/Sales Rep
Valleyview Consumers Co-op Ltd. is a thriving retail located in the progressive southwest corner of Manitoba. We are a multi-million dollar organization with many exciting changes happening and the successful candidate for this position will embrace the positive values, possibilities and evolution of this challenging and rewarding career. Position: Petroleum Driver/Sales Rep Position Hours: Full-time
Take the next step in your career with Westoba Credit Union. Work at one of Manitoba’s largest, most progressive credit unions. A desire for personal development will make this an exciting and rewarding career opportunity. For more details or to apply online, go to www.westoba.com and click on “Join Our Team”.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2015 “Thank you to all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted”
Department: Petroleum Duties: Petroleum delivery, sales contact, equipment maintenance, housekeeping and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: -Class 1 driver’s license would be a definite asset. -Minimum Class 3 with air driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract. -Oilfield ticket experience preferred but willing to train. -Must possess excellent people skills, work ethic and drive to succeed while working in a team environment. Valleyview Consumers Co-op Ltd. provides competitive wages, commensurate to education and experience, an excellent benefits package including 100% company sponsored Health and Dental, and a company matched pension program. To start your career with one of the fastest growing Co-operatives in Manitoba please send resumes to: Lucky Brunette, Payroll Administrator Email: valleyv@mymts.net Fax: 204-748-2217 Mail: Valleyview Co-op Ltd. Box 550 Virden, MB R0M 2C0 Website: valleyview.coop This position will be filled when the appropriate candidate is found.
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2014 was a stellar year for Ramrod Cattle Co. by Judy Wells Ramrod Cattle Co. of Medora is in its 32nd year of operation. The family business includes Tony and Jody Dekeyser and their children Tyler, Lacey and Brittny. As a family operation everyone takes part, depending on school and other commitments. The purchase of four cows from the Dusty Daele Angus Dispersal in 1983 was the beginning of Ramrod Cattle Co. Through the years purchases have been made from reputable breeders such as Lenlook Angus, Shondril Angus, Youngdale Angus, Kenosee Park and others. “We now have about 160 head with most of these being Black Angus, a few Red Angus and 20 commercial cows,” said Jody. Through the 30+ years of raising Angus, Ramrod has seen trends come and go from one extreme to the other and admit to making their share of mistakes. “However, we have found that by sticking to our goal of raising highly
functional females, who wean as close to 50% of their body weight as possible, and never concentrating on single traits, that we strive to produce cattle that live up to the expectations of their ancestors from long ago. Most of our females are sold by private treaty but we consign regularly to the Keystone Klassic Sale and are one of the original members of that sale. Our bulls are sold annually at the Cowboys Angus Bull Sale at Taylor Auction, Melita, MB. This year the sale was March 28,” said Jody. The business has had its share of success through the years but 2014 was its banner year! Ramrod Cattle Co. of Medora, Manitoba was presented the Manitoba Angus Purebred Breeder of the Ramrod took home Year 2014 award (The Van Daele Award). Pictured (L-R): Allan Nykoliation, president Manitoba Angus PHOTO/COURTESY MANITOBA ANGUS OUTLOOK many top awards from Association, Tyler Dekeyser, Lacey Dekeyser and Tony Dekeyser. the Angus Gold Show in Virden last summer: also showed at Manitoba No Fear 302A • Grand Champion • Reserve Overall Livestock Expo and Heifer Calf Agribition.” Champion bull calf • Grand & Reserve They were also • Reserve Overall Concrete-related work. Bred Heifer Champion female - awarded the Manitoba Cribbing, placing and finishing of concrete. • Champion 2 year old Ramrod Face 330A. Angus Purebred Breeder Foreman and labourers required. and calf “Our summers are of the Year 2014 and • Champion bull calf spent hooked up to a fifth were featured in the Fax resume to: 306-482-3472 • Champion yearling wheel trailer and trav- Manitoba Angus Outlook bull elling as much of the magazine. Carnduff, SK • Overall Champion summer show circuit as “We feel very honyearling bull - Ramrod possible. Last year we oured to have been presented with this award. It has special meaning being nominated by our fellow Angus producers, who like ourselves, have a love for good Angus cattle.” 15034gg02 Quote from a wise old cattleman, the late Dusty Van Daele (Grandpa): “Some of the smartest people I know are the ones that have made the most mistakes.”
Great year for Ramrod Cattle Co
. Pictured above: Ramrod Cattle Co. of Medora received the Grand Champion Bull at the Manitoba Livestock Expo 2014 with Ramrod No Fear 302A. Tony Dekeyser is pictured with the banner and daughter Brittny is holding No Fear. Pictured below: Ramrod Payback 409B. This bull was Grand Champion Bull Calf and Overall Reserve Champion Bull at the PHOTOS/COURTESY RAMROD CATTLE CO. Angus Summer Gold Show in Virden.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Seasonal Yard Assistant Positions Employment Opportunity With a Progressive Independent Crop Input Supplier Seasonal Yard Assistant (2 openings) • This individual will assist with day to day operations in yard. • Tasks include assisting in the distribution of fertilizer, performing general physical activities, yard maintenance, operating vehicles and equipment such as a forklift. • Must have a valid driver’s license • Must be able to keep paperwork up to date and accurate. • Must be able to work long hours and weekends in May and June. • Should be a conscientious, dedicated individual with some mechanical ability. • Experience is an asset but not necessary. • Position to start April 2015 with a flexible end date.
Position available at Waskada location Please send resume to: Terry Bradco Shur-Gro Farm Services Ltd. Box 159, Waskada MB. R0M 2E0 Phone: 204-673-2445 • Email: terrybradco@shur-gro.com
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ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATION Classified Regular • 25 Words/$6.50 Each Additional Word/$0.15 ALL CLASSIFIEDS MUST BE PREPAID Advertising copy deviating in any way from the regular classified style will be considered display and charged at the rate of $6.50/column inch.
Phone (204)483-2070 Fax (204)522-3648 • Email cpocket@mts.net HOME FOR RENT One bedroom apartment, central location, parking, laundry and water. $437/ month. Phone Manager 204-483-3123.
LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Simmental bulls, Reds, Blacks and Traditionals, all AI sires. Also, Black Angus yearling bulls. Phone Prospect Simmentals, Jim Pringle (204)877-3855, (204)877-3653 or (204)748-7018 cell. ----------------------------------45 Red and Black Angus 2-year-old bulls. Private treaty. Call for a weigh sheet. Triple V Ranch, Dan 204-522-0092 or 204-6652448, or Matthew at 204264-0706. vvvranch.com
FEED & SEED For sale - Seed oats for sale, 2013 crop. Grown from certified seed. 45 lbs per bushel. For more information 204-264-0099 cell or 204-522-3557 home. ----------------------------------NuVision Commodities, St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats off grades grain. Phone 1(204)7583401. Is your Company looking to recruit Aboriginal job seekers? Advertise your job title and location in the classified section of 130 newspapers across Saskatchewan and Manitoba (950,000 Circulation) Have the position referred to www. firstnationsjobsonline.com and your company website for the full job description. Email: danbsully@sasktel.net for more information
HELP WANTED Victoria Park Lodge is seeking a part-time night housekeeper. Please send resume to Box 940, Souris, MB R0K 2C0. ----------------------------------Souris Congregate Meals requires a casual cook. Person will be responsible for preparing evening weekday meals for seniors at the Souris Crescent Manor. Food Safe Course is an asset. We are looking for someone or several people to cover a medical leave beginning mid-April. If you enjoy cooking and working with seniors and can spare even one day a week, please apply to Souris Congregate Meals, Box 217, Souris, MB R0K 2C0 o r souriscongregatemeals@ gmail.com . Deadline for applications is March 31. -----------------------------------
COMING EVENTS You are invited to attend a Bridal Shower in honour of Lindsay Harkness to be held Sunday, March 29 from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the Christian Education Auditorium of St. Paulʼs United Church in Souris. Lindsay is the daughter of Alan and Lesa Harkness of Souris, and bride-elect of Matt Claeys, son of Mark and Lori Claeys of Deloraine. For further information, call 204-4832199. ----------------------------------Food Bank Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church in Souris. Everyone welcome. -----------------------------------
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The Souris School Drama Club is busy practicing the beloved rhymes of Dr. Seuss. This yearʼs annual musical production, Seussical Jr. will be held April 30, May 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Souris School Gymnasium. Come join us and go on a whimsical adventure with Seussʼs quirky characters - The Cat in the Hat, Horton, The Whoʼs, Jojo, the Grinch and so many others will take the stage. Tickets will be sold at the door. ----------------------------------This is your invitation to come and help Phyllis Clark celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday, April 11 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at St Paulʼs United Church Auditorium. No cards or gifts please, Just the pleasure of your company to make wonderful memories.
PROVINCIAL CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY At Sleep Country Canada / Dormez-Vous? We are crazy about sleep! Donʼt believe us!? We happen to be Canadaʼs #1 specialty retailer with over 200 stores nationwide and growing. We are hiring Sales Associates in Manitoba! Visit www.sleepcountry.ca for more details! (Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.) -----------------------------------MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today! BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit. All on Location In Your Area. Selling Due to Illness. Call 1-866668-6629 For Details. FOR SALE Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and Truck/Transport Mechanic Required in Brandon, MB You offer: • Experience • Willingness to learn • Flexibility • Positive attitude We offer: • Competitive wage • Full benefits package • State of the art facility • Apprenticeship training for the right individual Call Tyler @ 204.571.0187 Email: theuchert @renaissancetrans.ca Fax to 204.571.9363
the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Associationʼs Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com. -----------------------------------BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca -----------------------------------P R O V I N C E - W I D E CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email classifieds@mcna.com for details. -----------------------------------R E F O R E S TAT I O N NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Full boxes as low as $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca. -----------------------------------SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. -----------------------------------SAVE! NEW! WRAPPED! Queen Pillow-Top Bed Set $395 (Double set $375)! 8piece solid wood Bedroom Suite including Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest & 2 night stands $2,295. 12 Drawer Queen Storage Bed $595! 5 piece 42î round drop leaf set $595. 3 piece 36î drop leaf table set $299 (expresso or maple). Power Reclining, black, leather set including sofa, loveseat, center console & chair $2,295. WINTER CLEARANCE SPECIALS extended until the end of March. SAVE 20-60% on available stock! Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-5711971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon. MANUFACTURED HOMES THREE SHOWHOMES READY FOR SPRING DELIVERY. 1584, 1632 & 1880 sqft. Custom builds also available. W.Giesbrecht Homes. Serving Manitoba & Saskatchewan for over 35 years. For floorplans and pictures visit www.wgiesbrechthomes.ca Phone 204-346-3231 for more information STEEL BUILDINGSs STEEL BUILDINGS... ìSPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!î All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while itʼs hot. Pioneer Steel 18 0 0 - 6 6 8 - 5 4 2 2 www.pioneersteel.ca
AGREEMENT The Publisher reserves the right to refuse any or all advertising for any reason, stated or unstated. Advertisers requesting publication of either display or classified advertisements agree that should the advertisement be omitted from the issue ordered for whatever reason, the Souris Plaindealer shall not be held liable. It is also agreed that in the event of an error appearing in the published advertisement, the Souris Plaindealer accepts no liability beyond the amount paid for that portion of the advertisement in which the error appears or affects. Claims for adjustment are limited to errors appearing in the first insertion only.
CLEMENS In memory of John Clemens who passed away March 30, 2013. “Time changes many things But love and memory ever clings.” ~ Love your wife and children.
R.M. of Sifton PUBLIC NOTICE
ROAD RESTRICTIONS Will be implemented in accordance with the Province of Manitoba. Allowable vehicle weights limited to: 60 kg per 10 mm of tire width on any one axle assembly.
For further information contact: By-Law Enforcement Officer, Dale Hrynko at 204-748-7887
Literacy Program Leaders $15 per hour x 32 hours per week Southwest Horizon School Division requires four enthusiastic youth (ages 16-29) to work on an exciting summer program in our Division for an 8 week period from June 22 until August 14, 2015. Responsibilities will include: The development and administration of a preschool and a school age literacy recreation program in each community. Applicants should have experience with both age groups as well as a love of literacy. Interest/study in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Working in partners, leaders will deliver programming in each of the following Southwest Horizon School Division communities: Souris, Wawanesa, Hartney, Deloraine, Waskada, Pierson, Melita and the Colony Schools. A valid driver’s license and vehicle is required (mileage will be paid). For further information contact: Lynn Cory, Student Services Coordinator Telephone: 1-204-483-6244 To apply for the position (include a resume and three references) email Cindy Locke at cindyl@shmb.ca Deadline for applications is April 1 , 2015 We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful applicants must provide current criminal record and child abuse registry checks.
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W. Bryan Webber
Pioneer Homes welcomes Scott Downey to their sales team!
Box 1149
Souris, MB
R0K 2C0
www.mhlaw.ca
Turner Autobody in Carroll, MB
(204)483-2247 Murray Turner • Dean Mushie Brick patios • Retaining walls • Fences • Topsoil Sod • Seed • General Skidsteer Work
BRANDT WIEBE Souris, Manitoba • (204)319-0129 • Email: brandtwiebe@gmail.com
SOURIS GOSPEL CHAPEL SUNDAY SERVICE 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m.
FAITH COMMUNITY BAPTIST WORSHIP
Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.
D. Scott Anderson, FCGA Valerie T. Strath, C.G.A. Darcy Gerow, D.Ag. Unit I - 3000 • Victoria Avenue • Brandon, MB
For all your ready-to-move home inquiries call Scott at 204-264-0095
11:00 a.m.
ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass
1-888-726-1995 4 Crescent Avenue West
ST. PAUL’S UNITED WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL
Forbes Arbuckle
B.A., B. Ed. (A.D.), LL.B.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday • 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Toll Free: 1-800-628-7960
Souris: 204.483.1556 Brandon: 204.725.8770 Fax: 204.483.2321 lwilliams@mhlaw.ca
B.A. (Hons.), LL.B., B.CL.
11:00 a.m.
ARBUCKLE ELECTRIC
Bus. 483-3320 Res. 483-2517
Laura J. McDougald-Williams
ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School Gr. 5 - Adult 10:00 a.m. Worship & Junior Church 11:00 a.m.
Electrical Contractor Underground Wire locating
Interior • Exterior Ron Barclay • Souris 483-3331 (h) 741-0005 (c)
483-2112
CHURCH CALENDAR
• Full autobody service • MPI service and private work • Windshield repair & replacement • Free windshield repairs with $250 deductible or less
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Seniors Organized Services by Mary Ann & Teenie Carlisle
S.O.S. (Senior’s Organized Services) office Hours 9:00 a.m. 4:30, Monday to Friday, phone 204-483-3106. Located in Victoria Park Lodge (VPL). S.O.S is here for you our Seniors, we are located at 135 3rd St. South in Victoria Park Lodge. We offer many Services to the Community and surrounding areas. Please don’t hesitate to call if you ever feel we could be of some help to you or a family member or friend. We have many workers ready and wanting to give you a hand with day to
day chores, inside or outside your home. Sometimes we just need a little help and other times we need to get these jobs done by someone else. Give us a call with any questions and we will do our best to get the right person to give you a hand. Victoria Lifeline Service is also hooked up by S.O.S. This great unit will get you help if you fall, 24 hours a day 7 days a week with just the push of a button. Call us for more information on this wonderful service. It will give you and your family and friends peace of mind to know that help for you, when they cannot be there, is just the push of a button away! Something to do this spring and summer! We are hoping to go on a few outings! Suggestions so
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
far are: Dalmage House Museum in Brandon, Virden Museum of Costumes, and if and when they are open the Museum in Hartney and Elgin! These are all great ideas and if you have any other ideas please call and let us know! Your ideas of things you want done or to do are always welcome. Come and join us at Victoria Park Lodge Monday: 10:00 a.m. for Fun Exercises Wednesday 1:30 p.m. for Fun Bingo Friday 1:30 p.m. for fun Games At Crescent Manor on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. we have Fun Exercises there, please come and join in the fun! Have a wonderful week and we hope to hear from you soon.
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Unreserved Public Farm Auction
Temple Land Ltd. – Murray & Shawna Temple Hartney, MB | April 2, 2015 · 10 am
2— 2013 John Deere S680
2013 John Deere 9560R & 2012 John Deere 9460R
2— 2010 John Deere A400 36 Ft
2009 John Deere 7830
Children 12 and under, available until Sunday, March 29th, 2015
THE FAVORITES ARE BACK!
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2005 Horsch Anderson 60-15 60 Ft
2014 John Deere 4940 120 Ft
2014 Valmar AirFlow 7600 58 Ft
AUCTION LOCATION: From HARTNEY, MB go to South side of Hwy 21. GPS: 49.472716, -100.523569 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2013 John Deere 9560R 4WD Tractor · 2012 John Deere 9460R 4WD Tractor · 2009 John Deere 7830 MFWD Tractor · (2) 2013 John Deere S680 Combine · 2000 John Deere 9750STS Combine · (2) 2008 Honey Bee SP36 36 Ft Draper Headers · 2011 John Deere 612C 30 Ft 12 Row Corn Header · (2) 2010 John Deere A400 36 Ft Swathers · 2006 Peterbilt 378 T/A Sleeper Truck Tractor · 2004 Peterbilt 379 T/A Sleeper Truck Tractor · (2) 2014 Neville 45 Ft Tri/A Grain Trailers · 2006
Volvo L70E Wheel Loader · (2) Horsch Anderson 60-15 60 Ft Air Drills · 2014 John Deere 4940 120 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · 2014 Valmar AirFlow 7600 58 Ft Spreader · Hartney Elevator · (5) Meridian Grainmax 4000 4000± Bushel 16 Ft x 4 Ring Hopper Bins · 2012 Farm King 16104 16 In. x 104 Ft Mechanical Swing Grain Auger · 2005 Brandt Grainbelt 1535 15 In. x 35 Ft Grain Conveyor · (2) Farm King 1051 10 In. x 51 Ft Grain Augers ...AND MUCH MORE!
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Westman Wildcat bantams Rural AAA champs The Westman Wildcats AAA Bantam female hockey team downed the undefeated Central Plains Capitals in the Provincial final 3-2 in overtime to become the 2014-2015 Rural AAA champions. Pictured above back row (L-R): Assistant Coach Brad White (Boissevain), Assistant coach Ken Seekings (Brandon), Jessica Walker (Carberry), Brooky Klein (Souris), Kailey Thompson (Brandon), Britney Fletcher (Melita), Stephanie Lyons (Killarney), Ashley Seekings (Brandon), Kendall Hammond (Boissevain), Manager Jennifer Wickham (Waskada), Coach Wayne Clyne (Boissevain). Front row (L-R): Josie Pugh (Ninga), Kaitlyn Slator (Brandon), Madde Billaney (Boissevain), Alisha Oʼhara (Brandon), Camryn Rinn (Virden), Morgan Fayle (Pierson), Logan Wallace (Brandon), Camryn Clyne (Boissevain), Paige Hubbard (Brandon), Hayley Wickham (Waskada). PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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RCMP News Compiled by Robin Blecker
Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: Police were made aware of a youth that was missing and in breach of probation. A warrant for arrest has been issued. Two siblings attended the Souris Detachment with their Mom with a complaint that a male driver had attempted to lure them into his vehicle in the Town of Souris. All onduty Blue Hills mem bers were immediately dispatched to locate the
suspect vehicle. Within an hour, the vehicle and driver were located within town limits. All parties, including the children and the driver were interviewed and after a thorough investigation, Police were satisfied that this was not a case of attempted abduction. Souris RCMP would like to commend the children in this case for recognizing the poten tial for danger and behaving in a manner that, if this had been an attempted abduction, would have kept them safe and given the police a good oppor tunity to apprehend the perpetrator. This is a great reminder to par -
ents to talk to your chil dren about stranger dan ger and appropriate actions in such situa tions. Police were notified of a suicidal female in Souris. Police attended the location and brought the female voluntarily to Souris Hospital, where she was cleared mentally. She was returned home and left in the care of a family member. A Souris resident filed a complaint about some harassing phone calls. This file is cur rently under investiga tion. False Alarms: 1 Criminal Record Checks this month to date: 31
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Western Financial helping to keep score submitted It’s another donation from Western Financial but who’s keeping score? Souris School, that’s who. The Souris Western Financial Group Branch is proud to donate $5,000 to the Souris School for their new score clock. The donation is part of the infrastructure grant program though Western Financial Group’s charitable arm the Western Communities Foundation. This year, a record 40 infrastructure grants were given totaling $200,000 being donated to communities in Western Canada. The funds will be used to purchase an outdoor score clock for the football and rugby field, which they are hoping to have operational for the fall 2015 football season. The donation is in addition to one made in late 2014 for $387.50.
Fellowship Club News by Brenda Bond
Bridge results for March 17 are as fol lows: 1st: Don and Alva Doherty 2nd: Keith Davison and Elinor Birks 3rd: Norval More and
Nancy Birks Floor S h u ff l e results for March 18 are as follows: 1st: Ron Ramsey and Flo Jones 2nd: Norval More and Gale Collinson 3rd: Eugene Kowalchuk and Margaret Tufts 500 results for March 19 are as fol lows:
1st: Dot Palmer and Ileen Fenwick 2nd: Ron Ramsey and Gale Collinson 3rd: Pat Giesbrecht and Isabelle Stephenson On March 20, four members travelled to Reston for a Bridge tournament. Gordon and Bob received second and Don and Alva received third. Congratulations.
Souris School scores with Western Financial Group donation Western Financial Group, Souris Branch, is helping Souris School keep score with a donation of $5,000 towards a new score clock. This donation is in addition to a previous donation of $387.50 in 2014. Pictured: Back row (L-R): Brian Elder (football coach), Lauren Hiltner (Western Financial Group Brandon/Souris Branch Manager), Dakota Radcliffe, Bonnie Radcliffe (Western Financial Group Souris), Chaz Will, Sandra Vinck (tootball team manager), Adam Kowalchuk, Earl Martin (Western Financial Group Brandon/Souris), Brian Elder (rugby coach.) Front row: Matthew Vinck, James Landers, Austin Landers. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER