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First budget for new municipality by Glen Kirby Councillors are aiming for modest tax increases as they work with administration to prepare the inaugural budget for the new Municipality of Souris-Glenwood. “If we keep things in line with the cost-of-living, people are usually willing to live with that,” says Joe Goodwill, who served more than two decades on the former Rural Municipality (RM) of
Glenwood Council before his election in SourisGlenwood last fall. Goodwill says Councillors have met to review preliminary numbers and he expects the 2015-2016 Municipal Budget to be finalized in April following public feedback. By Provincial legislation, Council must present the draft budget to residents before adopting the spending plan. Second term
Councillor Bill Tanguay, who sits on the Public Works Committee, won’t yet reveal which street paving and sidewalk repairs have been brought forward for consideration. “Most of the wish lists are in from the various departments and committees,” says Tanguay. “Now, we have to cost it all out. Definitely, we can’t have everything.” Despite the Town of Souris and the RM of
Glenwood amalgamating in 2014, administration will be maintaining two sets of accounting books for the foreseeable future. Councillor Mark Gillis says common costs will be shared but mill rates and taxes will remain separate for the Town and the RM. “We are moving towards a hybrid, harmonized mill rate within the next eight years,” he says. “But the Province is
allowing amalgamated municipalities the option of separating town and rural ratepayers, much the same as local government having the power to levy an improvement tax on residents who directly benefit from municipal spending.” Councillors also suggest that residents will be paying a price for last year’s forced amalgamation. (Continued on Page 3)
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Souris Minor Hockey Awards Night 2015 Souris Minor Hockey held their annual Awards Night on March 24. Pictured are some of the award winners for 2014 - 2015 season. PHOTOS/DEBBIE BUTLER
Peewee Major: (L-R): Most Sportsmanlike, Landon Roberts; Most Improved, Devon Grobety; Most Dedicated, Tyson Kozak.
All Round Bantam continuing in the AAA Bantam program: Callum Fortin.
Hardest Working Female: Kelsey Page.
All Round Bantam: Mitchell Patterson.
All Round Goalie: Randy Cooke.
Atom: (L-R): Most Improved: Jake Winters; Most Sportsmanlike: Austin Gordon, Steven Ross; Most Dedicated: Zack Edmunds.
Most Improved Goalie: Dawson Carlisle.
Bantam: (L-R): Most Improved: Steven Nay; Most Dedicated: Mitchell Patterson. Missing: Most Sportsmanlike: Brendan Garbutt.
Atom Female: (L-R): Most Improved: Emily Speers; Most Sportsmanlike: Bryn Tosh; Most Dedicated: Kelsey Page, Alex Samels.
Most Improved Female: Emily Speers.
Peewee, Minor: (L-R): Most Sportsmanlike: Shaylee Scraba; Most Improved: Tristin Couling; Most Dedicated: Myles Sobry.
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Souris-Glenwood Councillor Joe Goodwill hopes to keep tax increases to cost-of-living in new municipalityʼs inaugural budget. Goodwill, has served more than two decades on the former Rural Municipality (RM) of Glenwood Council before his election in Souris-Glenwood last fall. Leslie Chudley David Edmunds
First budget for new municipality (Continued from Page 1) “We know there will be additional costs in the short term,” says Gillis. “We had to harmonize salaries when the RM and Town offices combined, and salaries never drop in those cases.” Nor has amalgamation triggered staff reduction. “The idea that we’ll have a smaller office staff is a dream,” says Goodwill. “Preparing separate budgets and having to combine existing bylaws from two governments into one, it’ll cost us more for the next year or two.” Gillis agrees but expects efficiencies in the long run. “I don’t foresee us having fewer people on staff,” he says.
“But being able to offer better services.” “The efficiencies are on the Provincial government side,” adds Goodwill. “They have fewer RMs to deal with.” Flooding in 2011 and 2014 wreaked havoc with previous budgets and project schedules and Tanguay is eager for Council to draft a fiveyear works plan to systematically tackle the backlog. “We still don’t know the final tab for all that flood work,” says Tanguay. “Dealing with floods has backed up paving and sidewalk projects for the past four years. If we can get three streets repaved this year, that will be a good
start,” he says. “There are a half dozen that we want to get done.” Councillors trying to keep spending within the annual cost-of-living don’t have much wiggle room. Statistics Canada’s Consumer Price Index for the past year (February 2014 February 2015) is 1% and core inflation in 2014 was pegged at 1.8%. By comparison, Southwest Horizon School Division delivered an increase of 0.5% when trustees approved their 2015-2016 budget last month, following a public presentation in February. Division secretary-treasurer Kevin Zabowski estimates the
increase amounts to approximately $24 a year on a property assessed at $300,000. Councillors aren’t expecting to see many residents when they publicly present this year’s draft budget. “People don’t attend the public meeting unless there’s an issue,” notes Gillis, although the amalgamation may cause more ratepayers to become involved. “Some folks would like to see things move quicker,” says Goodwill. “But we have half as many Councillors now as before amalgamation trying to handle the same work load. It’s going to take some time to blend everything.”
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Breaktime by Darci Semeschuk Wild Wild West Survivor Spiel 2015 is currently happening at the Memorial Complex. The event kicked off earlier this week but you still have a chance to get in on some of the fun. The Souris Skatepark Committee is providing the lunch at Saturday’s dance. 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. ********** The Souris Glenwood Chamber of Commerce has a new executive and they are excited to be involved and looking forward to a busy year. First thing on the docket is the spring town wide yard sales. These will be held Saturday, May 9. If you wish to be included on the map and can’t wait for the information to become available in the Plaindealer, just stop in at the office with your $5 registration fee and I’ll be happy to mark your place. We are once again offering a yard sale kit sign, balloons and a stick, but these won’t be available until April 13. In other Chamber news, I heard that new member, Darren Janz is determined to revive the Souris Parade. This is such good news and I know he’ll be out visiting many of the local businesses and organizations to convince them to enter a float parade day. When Darren stops at your office, please get on board with this idea. Some “oldtimers” (I’m talking 56-years-old) told me that there used to be a school marching band and each year that band would take part in the parade. I know school is over by parade day but wouldn’t it be nice if we could see the Souris band take part? Maybe load up on a semi trailer much like the graduates do and play their tunes while trucking through the streets of Souris? Another part of the parade that I miss is when the kids would decorate their bicycles and enter them for prizes. I know my oldest child did that and had a blast getting all decked out to participate. Another thing I miss is seeing the horses and rodeo people out for the event. We had a rodeo here during Fair Days and not one of them rode in the last parade. It’s easy to see why the organizers just gave up. It was like beating a dead horse, no pun intended, just to get people out. Let’s hope that Darren, with his enthusiasm can breathe new life into the Souris Parade. In an after thought, maybe some of the organizations such as the hockey club or skating club, maybe the cubs and scouts or even one of the many charitable organizations that we have could promote a bike decorating contest in advance? Or maybe the Skatepark kids could put on a demonstration of their skills? This could happen with the right support. Let’s try and revive an old favourite.
by Vern May
My life was over by Vern May I was sure he wouldn’t shoot me but it didn’t make me feel any better about my circumstances. He stood five feet from me with his hands on his hips, the heel of his right hand resting on his holster. Though he said nothing, his smug expression spoke volumes about the seriousness of my predicament. I had been in the Homeland Security interview room for 45 minutes, answering every question with calculated precision, just as I had dozens of times before. Something was different this time, and with added back up in the room, I knew something was up. It wasn’t until my interrogator threw an unexpected question at me which I could feel in the pit of my stomach meant my demise. “Who is Vance Nevada?” In that moment, my life unravelled before me. You
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yet, when I arrived home, I needed to call the WWE and tell them that despite harassing them for two years to give me a shot, I now had to withdraw. It was a door closer. I hung up the phone, slumped back against my kitchen counter and told my wife, “My life is over!” Even as I reflect on this now more than a decade later, it is still hard to reconcile the emotions I felt as a 28 year old man at the peak of his career, with opportunities aplenty to suddenly see the clear path that I had set before me more than half of my life earlier, slip away. Despite the crushing setback, I slowly got the wheels turning again on new goals, though uncertain of what my next long term ambition might be. I continued to wrestle and in 2009 I published a book. That book led to my first re-introduction to the United States in 2010 for the first time in six years, to collect an award issued by the wrestling community for
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my work as a writer and historian. Further honours would come in the following years as well, both as a wrestler and promoter. One of my wisest colleagues pulled me aside and confided that they knew how difficult my setback had been but had it not been for that door closing, I might not have written the book. His insight made me understand the old philosophy that when one door closes, another opens. What I learned from that experience is that life might not take you in the direction that you planned to go but you’ll end up exactly where you were meant to be. Don’t allow yourself to be devastated by the twists and turns in the road, no matter how dark they may seem. Given the opportunity to grow and foster new ambitions, sometimes life begins with the most crushing of defeats. That’s just another of the lessons that I’ve taken with me from the school of hard knocks.
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S.O.S. (Senior’s Organized Services) office hours 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Phone 204-4833106. Located in Victoria Park Lodge (VPL). It will be after Easter by the time some of you get to read this and I hope everyone had a lovely Easter with family and friends. Our late snowfall seems all but gone now! It won’t be long until the buds are on the trees and the grass will be green again. Our seasons sure seem to be going fast these past few years! Are you aware that May 2 - 9 is know known as “Let No One Be Alone” week? It is, and as always, it is nice to receive and give a phone call or visit to others, especially if you know someone doesn’t always have visitors. A letter in the mail is always a treat, too. Please always keep this in mind and make someone else’s day and it will make you feel happy, too! We are having our Spring Tea on April 24 and I hope you will call someone and bring them with you to enjoy a social outing and seeing other people you don’t always get to see each
day. Oh, yes, and if you have a spring bonnet (or for you men, a hat) please wear it, or take some fun time and create your own funny or fancy bonnet. This should be entertaining all in itself. Hope to see you here and if you have any questions, please call the office for more information. S.O.S. is here for you. If you need some help inside or outside your home, just give us a call and we will get you help as quick as we can. It’s spring cleaning time for our homes and for our yards, want help? Give S.O.S a call. We also hook up the Victoria Lifeline Units. This wonderful service will get you help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with just the push of a button. It will give you and your family and friends peace of mind to know that if they can’t always be there, you have help at the push of a button. Please call the office for more information. Cancer Care drivers are also available to get you to and from your Cancer Care treatments in Brandon or to the shuttle to Winnipeg. If you ever need this service, please get registered with us and our drivers will do their best to make you feel at ease. “Courtesy is like the air in tires, it doesn’t cost any-
thing but it makes travel a lot more comfortable.” Iris Hesselden once wrote: There are sunny days within us, and springtime thoughts to hold, The gift of summer memories, to warm the winter’s cold. There are cheerful times within us, to cherish and to store, The laughter and the happiness, are there for evermore. There’s a quiet place within us, a peace we can recall. A treasure house of hope and joy, lies deep within us all. In a church newsletter in Yorkshire, England, these words were printed: suggesting hymns! Building contractors “The Church’s One Foundation”. Census takers - “All People That On Earth Do Dwell”. Dentists “Crown Him With Many Crowns”. Golfers, “There Is A Green Hill Far Away”. That’s all for this week. Take care and if you would like a home or hospital or PCH visit from us, please call and let us know! We will come as soon as we can, if you don’t let us know you are in hospital we won’t know either. So a quick call from you and we will come for a short visit if you are feeling up to it!
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Souris Minor Hockey Awards 2015
Most Sportsmanlike Female: Shaylee Scraba. Below: Souris Minor Hockey president Jamie Kohut (L) presents Ken Falloon with the Larry Perrin Memorial Award, presented to a “local Volunteer Builder of Hockey.”
Most Valuable Peewee: Tyson Kozak. Below: Most Deserving Official: Tanner Scraba.
Outstanding Peewee Defenseman: Cory King. Below: Most Valuable Atom: Zach Edmunds. PHOTOS/DEBBIE BUTLER
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Souris-Glenwood council regular meeting notes submitted The Council for the Municipality of SourisGlenwood held its regular meeting Tuesday, March 10 with the following Members Present: Mayor Darryl Jackson, Councillors Sandra Denbow, Darcy Gerow, Joseph Goodwill, William Tanguay, Gerald Williams, CAO Charlotte Parham and Assistant CAO Lisa Greig. The following motions were passed: • That the agenda be adopted as presented, with the addition of item 6. Delegation: Whitewater Lake Management Committee. • The minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held February 24t, 2015 be adopted as circulated. • To authorizes the approval of the appli cation of Variation Application Order No. 2015-01. a) As per Municipality of SourisGlenwood (RM of Glenwood) Zoning ByLaw No. 2-07 Part 2 – Section 2.3 (a) (ii) To reduce the minimum required unit square footage from 600 square feet to 320 square feet to allow of the construction of a dwelling unit (mobile home). To allow for sec ondary dwelling unit for family member as permitted in Part 2 Section 2.10 (b) Location: Parcel A – Plan 49099 – NE 25-07-20W exc Road Plan 27055 BLTO • To approve for payment of accounts to March 10th, 2015 rep-
resented by Cheque Nos. 000147 to 000191 for a total of $151,412.43. • During the 2014 flood event the embankment at the entrance to an oxbow located along the north side of Plum Creek and access road to the Bird Sanctuary the flood waters effectively scoured the embankment and the damage has been deemed eligible for funding under the Disaster Financial Assistance Program. Be it resolved that Council for the Town of Souris hereby engage the services of Stantec Engineering to provide engineering services to repair the stability of the embankment and roadway in the amount of $50,000.00. • To approve the following building permit as recommended by the Building Inspector:201502 – Parcel A Plan 49099 Desc NE 25-720W - Construction of Secondary Dwelling Unit as per approved Variation Order 201501. • To approve the following building permit as recommended by the Building Inspector:201504 – Desc SE 20-7-20W – Construction of Single Family Dwelling Unit and that Council approves the request to install an approach to allow access to the above site at no cost to the property owner. * To approve the Building Permit/ Inspection report as submitted by the Building Inspector including permit numbers to 2015-04 as of March 6th, 2015.
• To designate 2014 as the Tax Sale year for which properties in tax arrears be offered for sale by auction to recover the tax arrears and costs. • To set the 2015 Tax Sale date to be held on Tuesday, November 24th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 100 2nd Street South, Souris, MB. • To adjourn to meet again Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. In other municipal news, council received a proposal to control the water level of Whitewater Lake. The proposal would have channels with gated controls to regulate the flow of water from Whitewater Lake into the Medora Creek and Elgin Creek. The committee will be applying for licensing with
Manitoba Water Stewardship to have the level of Whitewater Lake managed and requested a Letter of Support from the municipality. Council agreed that a letter would be prepared. Mayor Jackson thanked the Committee for attending the meeting. Council members reported on various Boards and Committees which each represent as members of Council. Reports included the following: Southwest Weed District; Oak Lake Aquifer; Assiniboine River Basin and Southwest Flood Committees; Parks Board; Property D e v e l o p m e n t Committee; SourisGlenwood Memorial Complex; Community Development Corp; Vet Board.
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Hillcrest Museum offering new look for new season by Glen Kirby Attendance was up last year at the Hillcrest Museum in Souris and board members are hoping to continue the momentum with new initiatives in 2015, including revamped displays and a ‘superpass’ with the town’s other museums. “We’re looking at a $10 ticket that will get you into the Hillcrest, the Plum Heritage Church and the Railway Museum,” says Hillcrest board member, Linda Perrin. “The tickets have already been printed. We just need the respective boards to approve it.” Perrin says the ‘superpass’ was the brainchild of Hillcrest Museum president Vern May, himself a point of discussion at the Museum’s annual general meeting on March 25. In the last month, May began working in Minnedosa and at least one board member wrestled with his continued association with the Hillcrest. “It was suggested that we need a president in this town,” says board member Harvey Veldhouse. “Vern said he would hand it over, if a new president can be found. Won’t be easy to find a new president,” he adds. “We can’t find people to sit on the board.” Perrin says the board is also actively recruiting a
new treasurer because Debra Good stepped aside late last year to deal with health issues. “Deb was an ace to have on-board,” says Perrin. “She knows her stuff. I’m not sure who’s going to step up and fill that role.” Executive members are traditionally elected at the AGM but Perrin says that has been put over until the board’s April 15 meeting. “It’s challenging to find volunteers,” she says. “Our generation is winding down and it’s harder to find new blood.” Hillcrest Museum occupies the former home of Fred Sowden, son of Souris pioneer and builder of the original Swinging Bridge, William Henry “Squire” Sowden. Built in 1910, the home became a community museum in 1967. More than 2,000 people paid to tour the Hillcrest in 2014, a sizable increase over 2013. Board members believe the main reason is the Swinging Bridge, destroyed during the summer flood in 2011 and reopened for use in late June, 2013. Perrin points out that only 200 people visited the Museum in 2013 while the Bridge was being rebuilt. “After it opened, we had 700,” she says.
“The flood set us back severely,” adds Veldhouse. “Without the Bridge, people weren’t coming to Souris at all. It’s one of our lifelines for tourism.” This season, Hillcrest Museum visitors will notice changes, including updated displays. “In February, we went in and moved displays and artifacts around,” says Veldhouse. “We asked ourselves, why are people coming to the Museum? What do they want to look at? Then, we de-cluttered.” Railway-themed memorabilia has been relocated to the nearby Railway Museum, which celebrates the legacy of the railroad in Souris and the families connected to that industry. Veldhouse says a collection of salt and pepper shakers has been removed from display. So have duplicate items of period costume, and a collection of old school textbooks. “Really, the books weren’t very exciting,” laughs Veldhouse, a retired teacher. Perrin says new board member Dawn Bowie, who has expertise in theatre productions and costuming, is taking a lead on the display and preservation of the Museum’s vintage clothing. Discussions are ongoing to relocate
spiritual and religious articles to the neighbouring Plum Heritage Church, the town’s oldest surviving public building constructed in 1883, which features displays and a tea room during the summer season. The Hillcrest board is continuing talks with counterparts at the Railway Museum and the Plum on amalgamating but the idea, brought forth by May, appears on the ropes since his departure. “We’ve had a few meetings and some good thoughts,” says Perrin. “I’m hoping we can make it happen this year.” Tangible signs of collaboration include the proposed ‘superpass,’ and a new brochure featuring all three museum attractions. The Hillcrest aims to begin each season on the annual Victoria Day long weekend, provided enough volunteers can be found to operate the museum on weekends until paid staff are hired for July and August. Perrin expects word this month from the provincial government on grant applications to fund those summer student employees.
Harvey Veldhouse and Linda Perrin put the finishing touches on one of the fashion displays at Hillcrest. The museum board hopes maintain the success the Hillcrest saw last year. PHOTO/GLEN KIRBY
CERTIFIED CLOSED CELL SPRAY FOAM POLYUREA FAST SET COATINGS AND LININGS
For more information call:
204-867-7264 or 204-212-0232 Email: mcrealfoam@live.ca
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MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed noon - 1:00 p.m. NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015 • 7 P.M. - 100-2ND STREET SOUTH
SOURIS-GLENWOOD
TRANSFER SITE SUMMER HOURS Wednesday and Friday 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Roland & Ann Waters Brandon, MB | April 16, 2015 · 11 am
PLEASE USE HANDI-TRANSIT In-town trips: $5 one way • $10 round trip Pre-paid passes (10 rides + 1 free) $ (no expiry date)
50
To book your ride, call
204-741-0202 2012 Claas Lexion 750
Monday - Friday Group trips are also available upon request, advanced booking required. *Casual Handi-Transit drivers required* (Class 4 Driver’s Licence) Please drop resume off at Municipal Office
Dispose your used oil, filters and antifreeze and containers at the Eco-Centre located at the Transfer Site.
24-hour recycling drop off is located at 20 Pine Ave E (west side door). E-Waste is accepted large items may be dropped off at the Recyling Depot. Please avoid putting household garbage in recycling. GARBAGE PICK-UP - Please put your garbage out by 7 a.m.
BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for renovations, new construction, additions, fences and accessory buildings.
Please contact the Municipal Office for information 204-483-5200 Building Inspector available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only
AVALON THEATRE 2011 John Deere 4730 100 Ft
2011 Westward M150 35 Ft
(4-ALT-TFN)
Phone 204-483-5200 Fax 204-483-5203
MUNICIPALITY
Unreserved Public Retirement Auction
2012 John Deere 9510R
ROOFING FOAM AND COATINGS BLOWN IN ATTIC INSULATION VACUUM INSULATION REMOVAL
2011 John Deere 8310R
FRIDAY - SUNDAY SHOWTIME: 7:30 P.M. Phone 204-483-5215
April 3 - 5, 2015
Fifty Shades of Grey Rated 18A • 125 min • Drama | Romance Stars: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle Literature student Anastasia Steele’s life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.
April 10 - 12, 2015
Cinderella 2011 Bourgault 3310PHD 48 Ft
2011 Bourgault 6450
2014 Neville 30 Ft
AUCTION LOCATION: From BRANDON, MB at the Jct of Hwy 10 & 1, go 12.6 km (7.8 miles) West on Hwy, then 15.1 Km (9.4 miles) South, then 0.8 km (0.5 mile) East OR From SOURIS, MB go 13.1 km (8.1 miles) North, then 13.1 km (8.1 miles) East on Grid 349, then 2.9 km (1.8 miles), then 0.8 km (0.5 mile) East. GPS: 49.7653, -100.1011 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2012 John Deere 9510R 4WD Tractor · 2011 John Deere 8310R MFWD Tractor · 2008 Kubota M108S MFWD Tractor · 2012 Claas Lexion 750 Combine · 2013 MacDon FD75-S 35 Ft Flex Draper Header 2011 Westward M150 35 Ft Swather · 2012 Dodge 1500 Ram Long Horn Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup Truck · 2014 Neville 30 Ft T/A Grain Trailer · 2000 Castleton 30 Ft T/A Grain Trailer · Manac 28 Ft T/A
Hiboy Trailer · 2009 Interstate Manuf Inc WD714TA2 14 Ft T/A Enclosed Van Trailer · 2011 Bourgault 3310PHD 48 Ft Air Drill · 2011 Bourgault 6450 Tow-Behind Air Tank · 2010 Salford RTS570 24 Ft Vertical Disc · 2011 John Deere 4730 100 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · 2013 Hydef 3250 3250 Gallon Poly Liquid Fertilizer Cart · 2008 Toreq 9000 9 CY Pull Scraper ...AND MUCH MORE!
For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Roland Waters: 204.728.6734 (h), 204.728.5348 (c) Mike Waters: 204.761.4105 Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Steven Perrin: 204.573.0993 800.491.4494
Rated G • 112 min • Adventure | Drama | Family Stars: Lily James, Hayley Atwell, Helena Bonham Carter A live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale about a servant step-daughter who wins the heart of a prince.
USE CAUTION!! Spring is HERE - Please stay away from River & Waterways! 2015 DOG LICENSES ARE DUE MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD BY-LAW No. 1780 states “The owner of every dog must register such dog”. License will be issued upon proof of rabies vaccination. Maximum of 2 dogs per household. The cost is $10 per dog until April 30, 2015, after that the cost increases to $20 per dog.
WEBSITE INFORMATION - If you wish to advertise your event or your organization’s information on the Souris-Glenwood website: send details to sourisevents@gmail.com. CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE
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Stran Dunham, gifted athlete, thanks to parents’ enrichment courtesy Darrell Nesbitt, Crossroads This Week Since the fall of 2004, a number of students have stood in the boots of Stran Dunham - a rookie in the Junior High division of the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA). But that’s not to say his excitement for ropes and rodeo wasn’t carved into him, thanks to his parents, Sheena (nee Boyes) and Kevin Dunham of Souris. Boyes was among the first high school rodeo competitors from Manitoba to cross over into Saskatchewan in the early 1990s. She made the team that traveled to Oklahoma City, OK to compete in the National High School Rodeo Finals. For three years, 1992 to 1994, this was the arrangement for a number of students wanting to rodeo, until 1995 when the MHSRA was born. “I’m very proud of my mom and dad, as they both
have competed at high school, amateur and professional rodeos in their events of barrel racing, tie down roping and team roping,” shared Stran Dunham. “Thanks to them rodeo is a blessing in which I have grown up around and now, as a grade seven student at Hartney, are able to compete in a number of boy’s events.” Those events don’t only require a lariat (breakaway roping, ribbon roping and team roping), but also quick hands with goat tying noted as his favorite event. “At this level, striving to do my personal best, I find goat tying to be a lot of fun,” said Dunham. “In and out of an arena of dirt, rodeo allows me the chance to hook up and compete with friends my own age.” Education on roping and riding has come through his parents, but other finer points in life’s lessons and sports involvement falls on the shoulders of teachers and coaches.
For Dunham he is an all-around athlete that is involved in hockey – the position of goalie – that he cherishes, baseball and badminton. He is also an avid outdoor sportsman with hunting, trapping, and fishing, keeping the young man busy. “I have two favorite competitors my dad, a past Canadian Cowboys Association champion and Tuf Cooper,” stated Dunham. Tuf Cooper, 24, was born to rope calves. The son of eight-time World Champion TieDown Roper and hall of famer Roy “Super Looper” Cooper, Tuf became the youngest million-dollar cowboy when he crossed that milestone on Feb. 23, 2013, a few weeks after turning 23. Cooper, of Decatur, TX, is already a five-time NFR qualifier and earned world championships in tie-down roping in 2011 and 2012. Cooper captured the $100,000 Calgary
Stampede tie-down championship in 2011. In 2010, he and brothers Clif and Clint became the first set of three brothers to qualify for the Wrangler NFR in tiedown roping in the same year. In his time away from the arena, Tuf says he’s a really big rodeo fan, so he spends any downtime following the sport. By watching his parents cherish the sport of rodeo, Dunham has come to realize that rodeo is more than an athletic event. It’s a show that allows camaraderie to be developed between participants, personal goals to be made and met, and a lifestyle that highlights an impression of the western heritage. Plus that trail of life has enriched a youth with many new people and new friends. It has also made him, a better competitor full of confidence thanks to wit, wisdom, and eloquence showcased by older generations in the rodeo world over the years.
HELP WANTED PROGRAM DIRECTOR ECE III or ECE II (willing to take training)
IN HARTNEY, MB. Full-time position. Join our innovative team!
DEADLINE April 17, 2015
TINY T OT JUNCTION INC. 204-858-2316 tinytot@mts.net www.hartneyelc.weebly.com
Municipality of Grassland
PUBLIC NOTICE Regarding the 2015 Financial Plan Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of the Municipal Act that the Council of the Municipality of Grassland intends to present its financial plan for the fiscal year 2015 at a Public Hearing at the Elgin Hall, 149 Main Street, Elgin, Manitoba on April 30, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. The meeting is open to the general public and the Council will hear any person who wishes to make a presentation, ask questions or register an objection to the proposed financial plan. Copies of the financial plan are available for review and may be examined by any person during the regular office hours of the Municipality of Grassland at either the Minto Municipal Office, 201 South Railway Street, Minto, Manitoba or the Hartney Municipal Office, 209 Airdrie Street, Hartney, Manitoba. Brad Coe Chief Administrative Officer
www.edwardjones.com
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Stran Dunham, a rookie in the junior division, has a passion for goat tying, citing itʼs a fun, emotional run. PHOTO/COURTESY DARRELL NESBITT
Edward Jones: Tax return choices - spend or invest? Many Canadians look forward to an annual tax refund from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It’s a mini-windfall - and it’s tempting to spend the money on something frivolous. But there are other uses for your refund. When you use the money you receive wisely, it can pay big dividends over time. Here are a few suggestions for making the most of your refund: Invest in an RRSP Use your tax refund to get an early start on your annual Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution. The sooner you get money into your RRSP, the sooner you take advantage of tax-deferred growth. Make up for missed RRSP contributions
You’re allowed to make up for missed contributions going back to 1991. Using your refund will increase your pool of tax-sheltered assets, potentially boost retirement wealth and create a larger tax deduction this year or in future years. Pay down or eliminate high-interest debt Use your refund to pay down credit card balances, personal loans or other expensive debt. You’ll reduce interest costs. Pay down your RRSP loan If you borrowed money to make an RRSP contribution, pay down the loan as soon as your refund arrives. Pay down the mortgage Every dollar you put toward your mortgage prin-
cipal is a dollar on which you won’t pay interest for the next 5, 10 or even 25 years. Contribute to an RESP Put money into a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for your children or grandchildren. An RESP is an excellent tax-deferred vehicle to save for post-secondary education. Spend a bit on yourself It won’t hurt to spend a little of your refund on yourself. After all, you have to have some fun in your financial life. But try to limit it to 10% to 20%. Now here’s the bad news. You don’t really want a refund. That money you get back from the CRA every year is like an interest-free loan to the govern-
ment. By paying more in taxes throughout the year than you should, you’ve let Ottawa use your money. Plus, you loose out on potential investment returns until your overpaid taxes are returned. If you regularly receive a refund, consider having the income tax deducted from your regular pay cheque reduced. Obtain a copy of Canada Revenue Agency Form T1213 (Request to Reduce Tax Deductions at Source) at your local tax office or on the CRA’s Internet site. Submit the form to the CRA, which will send you a letter of authority allowing your employer to reduce deductions during the year. Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund
Helping you make sense of wealth management strategies In your neighbourhood Call or visit your local Edward Jones advisor to help you determine the appropriate wealth management solutions for your family: r Wealth Preservation r Business Succession Planning r Charitable Giving r Estate Planning r Investment Management r And more Edward 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 lawyer for professional advice regarding your specific situation.
Perry Doull Financial Advisor .
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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
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.
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)8773653 or (204)748-7018 cell. ----------------------------------Registered Black Angus bulls for sale. Hand fed for docility and longevity. Gervin Angus 204-6583423 or 204-522-6446.
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.
WANTED Exercise bike wanted. Please call Jean Dornian 204-483-2537.
HELP WANTED Victoria Park Lodge is seeking a part-time night housekeeper. Please send resume to Box 940, Souris, MB R0K 2C0.
COMING EVENTS Food Bank Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church in Souris. Everyone welcome. -----------------------------------
Hip or Knee Replacement? Problems with Mobility? The Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Yearly Tax Credit $20,000 Lump Sum Refund
For Assistance Call: 204-453-5372
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. ----------------------------------Souris Al-Anon group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., St. Lukeʼs Anglican Church. ----------------------------------Souris District Arts Council is proud to present A BUDDY HOLLY TRIBUTE, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the Souris and Glenwood Community Hall. Early bird tickets are on sale now and are available at Plaza Petals or by calling Sharon Dunn (204-483-2001) or Kathy Price at Kirkup Agencies (204-483-2149). Early bird ticket prices: Adults $16, Student - $10, Family - $42. Tickets at the door will be $20.
PROVINCIAL CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 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! AUCTIONS Meyers Gun Auction 10 am Saturday April 11 Arden, Manitoba. Rifles, Shotguns, Military, Pistols, Ammunition bid online at www.icollector.com Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-4766 2 6 2 www.meyersauctions.com 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.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Selling organic/conventional Sweet Clover, Red Clover, Alfalfa, Smooth and Meadow Brome, Crestedwheat, Timothy, Sainfoin, Milk Vetch. Free Delivery on larger orders! Pasture and hay blends. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. Star City, SK. Ph: 306-8632 9 0 0 . ivanaudrey@sasktel.net FOR SALE Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the 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: http:/ /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. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.
HEALTH Do you have a DISABILITY? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Government. For Details check out our website: disabilitygroupcanada.com or CALL us today Toll-Free 1888-875-4787.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 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 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.
Seasonal Yard Assistant Positions Employment Opportunity With a Progressive Independent Crop Input Supplier Seasonal Yard Assistant (2 openings)
Best Herbicide Prices Guaranteed Featured Products: • Clever – one pass cleaver control • Smoke – loaded glyphosate • Foax – green foxtail and wild oats • Diquash - desiccant Dealers in most areas (new dealers welcome) 306 477-4007 info@gng.ag www.gng.ag
ARE YOU AN URBANMINER? Get The Top Tips To maximize the value of your scrap metal GO TO: www.AreYouAnUrbanminer.ca Tip #6 can earn you 10% more on your scrap! Tip #9 helps you get more value! 72 Rothwell Road Winnipeg, MB The trusted name in metal recycling
• 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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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Boulanger Construction Russell – 209 Main St. N. – 773-2106 Brandon - 929 24th Street Toll Free 1-866-444-5551 204-727-5577 Shoal Lake – 426 Station Rd. – 759-2240 Toll Free 1-866-444-4999 Brandon – 929 24thREID, Street HAROLD C.A.– 727-5577 TollAUDRA Free 1-877-866-6444 NYCHUK, C.A. IAN MCMULLAN, HAROLD REID, C.A. • AUDRAC.A. NYCHUK, C.A.
Toll Free 1-877-866-6444
Felix Boulanger Renovations, New Construction Large or Small Jobs Free Estimates
Call 483-0107 or 483-3848
• New Homes Licensed R-2000 Builder • Additions & Renovations • Concrete Flat work • Roofing
No job too Big or Small FREE ESTIMATES Carey Chudley - Journeyman
483-2497 (cell)724-0545
J & S Meat Processing New Construction • Renovations • Free Estimates CALL JIM!
• Custom Slaughtering • Cutting and Wrapping • Retail Meat Sales • BBQ Packs
John Janz Souris, Manitoba
(204)483-2234
Souris Dental Centre Family Dentistry 166 Dickson Street P.O. Box 464 Souris, MB R0K 2C0 300 Nelson Street W. P.O. Box 1354 Virden, MB R0M 2C0
Office: 204.748.1633 Fax: 204.748.1591 Cell: 204.851.3061 After Hours: 204.483.2110 Email: frank@bennettcga.com
EALING
COMPUTER REPAIR
483-1587 VISIT US ONLINE
www.esouris.com
ALEXANDER ELECTRIC Call Bryan for all your Electrical Needs
204-721-4320 Alexander, MB
aelectricmb@gmail.com
Appointments Available Monday - Friday
ROXANNE SCRABA RMT, DHMS Registered Massage Therapist, Homeopath Souris 483-2225
BARCLAY PAINTING
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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Library Corner By Alexis MacLean
There are more mysteries for you this week. The Devil You Know, by Elizabeth de Mariaffi, tells of Evie Jones, a novice reporter, who is haunted by the abduction and murder of her friend when they were both eleven years of age. As she begins to research that ‘cold case’, disturbing events lead her to believe that the killer not only is still alive but is now stalking her - and that he may not be the stranger they all had thought, but instead someone very much closer to home. The story isn’t bad but the characters are not really believable and
between St. Cyr and Lord Oliphant, a ruthless army officer who once nearly destroyed St. Cyr. Severed heads and bodies multiply, and St. Cyr must unravel the causes and connections between all of this, Oliphant, London’s criminal underbelly, and her upper crust. Overall a good story, with a cast of wonderfully vile characters. Finally, there is 12 Rose Street, by Gail Bowen. A Joanne Kilbourn mystery, it is set in Regina - the author’s home. But Regina, and especially her politicians, do not come off well in this tale. Joanne’s husband Zack is a leading candidate in the mayoral race but he is opposed by an incumbent who, along with his backers, is
the ending is unsatisfying. Who Buries the Dead, by C.S. Harris, is a Sebastian St. Cyr mystery set in 1813 London. It begins with the discovery of a murdered plantation owner - but this is no ‘ordinary’ murder, as the man has been decapitated and his head placed on ‘display’ - perhaps as a warning? Could the fact that this man was also a collector of historical ‘oddities’ - including the severed heads of several notables - be a coincidence? The discovery close by of a historic relic from the coffin of King Charles I suggests a connection and much of the resulting tale consists of discovering what that connection might be. Interwoven throughout is the deadly relationship
extremely corrupt. Toss in a slum landlord to whom might well be applied the saying ‘with friends like that, who needs enemies’, a murder, a vast betrayal by an old friend, and a mysterious woman who resides at the address in the book’s title, and you have a fairly full story. I found much of it highly unrealistic, and ‘solved’ the main mystery well in advance. And I can only hope that Regina, and her politicians, aren’t quite as bad as depicted in this tale! Hours: Closed Sunday and Monday; Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Concrete-related work. Cribbing, placing and finishing of concrete.
Foreman and labourers required.
Fax resume to: 306-482-3472 Carnduff, SK
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What is Souris District Donor’s Choice? submitted Every spring a donation campaign is conducted on behalf of a maximum 25 registered charitable organizations. You will receive a form in your mailbox listing all the charities who participate. You can designate an amount to any/ all of the charities you are interested in supporting. Once you have completed your form and attached payment you can drop the form off at the designated location or give it to a Donor’s Choice representative who comes to your home during the town-wide canvass which is taking place from April 20- 24, 2015. Using Donor’s Choice eliminates having 25 separate charities come to your door to solicit donations. It is easy to complete the form and
you write a single cheque to support multiple charities. It benefits the charities in that they do not require as many volunteers to conduct door-to-door campaigns. 100% of all funds collected go directly to the charities. For 2015, Souris District Donor’s Choice will be campaigning on behalf of 24 charities: Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Mental Health Association, Westman Region, The Canadian Red Cross Society, Child and Family Service of Western Manitoba, The Counselling Centre, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada, Brandon Chapter, Elks and Royal Purple Fund of Children, Glenwood & Souris Regional Library, Heart and Stroke Foundation, The
Kidney Foundation of Canada, Westman Office, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Brandon & District Chapter, Seniors Organized Service of Souris Valley Inc., Society for Manitobans with Disabilities, Souris Cooperative Daycare Centre Inc., Souris and District Harvest Food Bank, Souris and District Heritage Club Inc., Souris Fire Fighters Special Equipment Fund,
Souris Glenwood Foundation, Souris Health Auxiliary, Special Equipment Fund, Souris and Area Palliative Care Committee, Special Olympics Westman, Souris Hillcrest Museum (new to the list of charities for 2015). Once again the Souris District Donor’s Choice 2015 Campaign takes place April 20-24. Pledge forms will be in the mail thursday, April 16, 2015.
Floor Shuffle results
Fellowship for March 25 - 1st Ron Ramsey and Iola Stocks; Club 2nd Mona Canning and News by Margaret Greaves
Bridge results for March 24 - 1st Don and Alva Doherty; 2nd Norval More and Nancy Birks; 3rd Mona Canning and Bob Arbuckle.
Joan Dufliy; 3rd Ralph Jewell and Carol Urbanowski. 500 results for March 26 - 1st Don Doherty and Gale Collinson; 2nd Norval More and Elsie Kruk; 3rd Tom Draper and Helen Betle.
Deloraine School – Music/Arts Teacher Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a 0.5 FTE Permanent Teacher at Deloraine School. Teaching 0.35 FTE K-6 Music/Art/Drama with the remaining time to be arranged in various subjects/grades. To send a letter of application (including a resume and three references), or for further information contact: Tony Franklin, Principal Deloraine School Telephone 204- 483-6274 Email tonyf@shmb.ca Deadline for applications is April 10, 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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Buddy Holly Tribute coming to Souris The Souris District Arts Council is bringing A Buddy Holly Tribute to Souris. After performing in the 7 Ages Theatre Production “The Buddy Holly Story”, three young men decided to take the show on the road! Rave On: A Buddy Holly Tribute has performed at events such
Souris Legion Happenings by Gale Collinson
Cribbage players used five tables on Wednesday, March 25. The highest score was made by Betty Devins and Joan Phillips. The second prize went to Clair Edmunds with Norm Davis and Alva and Don Doherty finished in third place. Joan Dufily held the winning number on the 50-50 draw. Guess something else
RCMP News Compiled by Robin Blecker
A local business contacted Police with a complaint about a customer creating a disturbance over a bill owing. The matter was dealt with in an informal matter by Souris RCMP. Souris RCMP was advised of a repeat missing youth from the Municipality of SourisGlenwood. The following day, the youth was located and returned home. Souris RCMP is investigating an alleged child abuse case at the request of Child & Family Services. A call was made to 91-1. Police attended the residence where they found a deceased elderly male. A Notice of Anticipated Home Death is on file with the RCMP. File has been concluded. Police received a complaint of illegal
as Portage Potato Fest, The South Western Manitoba Concert Series, The Winnipeg Beach Concert Series, The Manitoba Summer Fair and many, many more! In the summer of 2012 the band welcomed Tom Dowden into the group as their new “Buddy Holly”. This show promises to be
lots of fun and may even get you moving on the dance floor! Join us on Thursday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. to enjoy A Buddy Holly Tribute at the Souris and Glenwood Community Hall. For ticket information, see the coming events section of this newspaper.
was going on in town on Thursday, March 26, as we had only 12 people out to play Bingo. Barb Gordon and Joan Phillips made the most noise with four shouts each. Close behind them with three yells was Helen Betle. Double hollers came from Betty Devins, Viola Logan, Lil Atchison and Cindy Janz. Cindy’s last call was on the Little House which was worth $19. On Friday, March 27, our meat draw was a busy time. Only Smitty and Perry Van de Kerckhove were able to
collect two packages of meat. The 50-50 draw was worth $113 and the lucky number belonged to Cheryl Edwards. Sam Phillips won the opportunity to take home $3,130.50 by locating the Ace of Spades. It remained hidden and will be up for grabs next week. Andy Barclay was celebrating a birthday. Please remember, next Friday is Good Friday and our Clubroom will be closed. Our meat draw will, therefore, be held on Saturday, April 4, starting at 5:00 p.m.
dumping of garbage on an unnamed road near Souris. This file is still under investigation. Souris RCMP received a call regarding an unexploded cannon shell, found on roadway near the complainant’s
home. Police contact the Shilo Military Police, who sent out a team to pick it up. False Alarm: 1, Speeding: 2, Other HTA Charges: 1, Criminal Record Checks this month to date: 43
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