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Avalon Board members moved by donation
Avalon Theatre Board members are thrilled and touched by the donation received from the Brandon Area Community Foundation. BACF was in Souris, December 9, to tour the Theatre and drop off their grant of $15,000. $10,000 is earmarked for dressing room upgrades and $5,000, a surprise donation from Doug Murray of Murray Auto Group and Clark Lang in memory of long-time Souris resident, Andy Lang, who passed away earlier this year. Pictured (L-R): BACF chairman Brian Cottom, vice-chairperson Bev Cumming, Avalon Theatre representative Darren Janz, BACF staff members Laura Kempthorne and Barb Brown and Avalon representatives Heather Williams and Debbie Butler. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK
A snowy evening with Jesse Peters
Jesse Peters and his band brought their “A” game when they performed at the Souris District Arts Council’s Christmas concert. The well-attended event featured an evening of Jazz music. Peters and his guest soloist, Lindsay Nagy, wowed the crowd with her rendition of “At Last”, a performance that would even have made Etta James smile! PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER submitted The snow finally arrived, and what an evening it was! From the
tables decorated in white, gold, evergreen and candles, to the twinkling lights of the Christmas tree, those
who attended were whisked away into a wintry wonderland with Jesse Peters crooning “White Christmas” as so many before had done, but with a new twist. His arrangements of many of the carols displayed his natural talent on the keyboard, and his upbeat sense of rhythm kept the toes a-tapping. His guest soloist, Lindsay Nagy, wowed the crowd with her rendition of “At Last”, a performance that would even have made Etta James smile! “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” brought the two soloists together, challenging each other in subtle ways to stay inside and keep warm. Bass player Travis Switzer and guitarist Chris from Lac du Bonnet were each highlighted various times throughout the performances but together they were a tight knit group, expressing their jazzy blues to fine style. Jesse bared his soul with a couple of his own songs, a beautiful
but powerful “What Child Is This?” and a more reflective “New Year’s Dream”, hoping that this New Year’s Eve is not going to be just another meaningless event. And that is what the Souris District Arts Council wishes for you - a wonderful meaningful Christmas and New Year, sharing your time with family and friends, or even with your feet up, enjoying some music while reading a favoorite novel by the fireside. Our members continue to be thankful for the performers who travel to our community, and to the people who support our concert series. We hope you will join us for our next performance with Sherlock Holmes in Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s Rural Touring Production of the “Hound of the Baskerville’s” at the Souris Avalon Theatre on February 11.
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BACF, Murray Group and a lot of hard work keep the Avalon Theatre hopping by Darci Semeschuk It’s just a small theatre on Main Street in a town of less than 2,000, but it has an incredible emotional pull for the community. That pull, the feeling of ownership that it prevalent in a small town is what motivated a group of people to work towards keeping and improving the Avalon Theatre in Souris. Brandon Area Community Foundation donated $10,000 to upgrades at the Avalon. Their chairman, Brian Cottom, vice-chairperson, Bev Cumming and staff members, Laura Kempthorne and Barb Brown were in Souris on December 9 to pass on the cheques to the Avalon Board chairperson, Debbie Butler. Making the day even more poignant for the Avalon representatives is the fact that an additional $5,000 was donated by Doug Murray of the Murray Auto Group and Clark Lang in memory of Clark’s father, Andy Lang, a much-loved lifetime resident of Souris who passed away earlier this year. “We are thrilled with the donation,” stated Butler, who had known Andy Lang her entire life. “My last conversation with Andy was about the Theatre.” Volunteers are responsible for the day-to-day operations at the Theatre. There is a Board that consists of, in addition to Butler, Darren Janz, Heather Williams, Mandy Landers, Jaycee Dekoning, Margo Henuset, Darryl Jackson, and Debbie Eshpeter. The Municipality of Souris/Glenwood has ownership of the building and property and there are a few paid positions including three part-time projectionists, one overseer and a caretaker. Over 125 volunteers keep the doors to the Theatre open week to week. Without them, Butler says, there would be no theatre. “A movie theatre is more than just a movie theatre,” says Butler. “It’s a meeting place and a place
that brings people out of their houses and into the business area and maybe besides a movie, they’ll got out for dinner. It’s a win win situation for everyone if your theatre is healthy.” The Avalon Board has had a busy three years fundraising and renovating the facility and bringing it up to modern-day standards. Through hard work and dedication and community support, they Representative from Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) were in raised $100,000 for a Souris to deliver $15,000 in donations. While touring the facility, Avalon chairnew digital projector. person, Debbie Butler, gesturing towards the recognition board that is on display Butler estimates that, in the Theatre foyer, reminded them that this was not the first donation received including the projector; from BACF. BACF members were very impressed with the work done by volunover $150,000 has gone teers at the Avalon and with the efforts made the keep the building authentic. into the upgrades at Pictured (L-R): Laura Kempthorne, Barb Brown, Bev Cumming, Debbie Butler, the Avalon. That is not Brian Cottom, Heather Williams. counting the volunteer PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK donation and work in kind which she says is that decision. They definitely want to make the meimmeasurable. It’s funds like these from BACF, Murray Group morial a worthy tribute to a great man. And finally, and Clark Lang that keep the Committee working Butler says you can’t have a theatre article and not hard. This new money will be used for dressing acknowledge with gratitude the many local indiroom construction to enable the productions that are viduals and businesses that have made keeping this becoming more common at the Theatre, to continue. theatre open possible. “I am so proud to live in this Town,” says Debbie While they haven’t decided exactly where the memoriam money for Andy Lang will be spent, Butler. “To see these things happening, to be part of Butler did say a lot of thought would be going into it, I am just so proud of this community.”
The Robb Nash Project comes to Souris submitted by Christa Veitch, Health Promotion Coordinator Prairie Mountain Health Approximately 350 students from Souris, Wawanesa, Hartney, Melita, Reston, Pierson, Waskada and Deloraine converged on the Souris Glenwood Memorial Complex for an inspiring day of positive energy through story and song. In addition they learned how to sensitively with serious issues including bullying, addiction, self harm and suicide. Robb Nash says that over 300 students have handed him their suicide notes. He has received hundreds of razor blades from those who self harm. Students have relinquished bottles of pills and other drugs. Why? It’s his message of positive change and hope. Robb was the victim of a serious auto accident, a head on collision with a semi-truck. After a difficult recovery, Robb was left with a new outlook on life. He started the Robb Nash project as a way to leverage the power of music to share his philosophy.
The band performs live music with integrated video, storytelling, and humor to engage the students in a unique way while covering many sensitive topics affecting today’s youth such as addictions, bullying, suicide and substance abuse. The goal of the presentation is to bring hope and purpose to students, encouraging them to make good choices and make every day count. The day kicked off at 11 a.m. with Tess Lelond, Clinical Services Specialist, PMH Mental Health, who spoke about mental well-being and resiliency. Tess’s powerful message was well received and was a great start to the rest of the day. Robb Nash‘s presentation began at noon. Robb and his band played music, told stories and showed powerful videos to relay the message of finding strength in difficult times. The message that a person is gifted for feeling so deeply is not a curse, but a gift, was resonated throughout the day. The band had the students engaged and involved throughout the
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presentation, and a grade 10 student from Waskada, Josie Meggison was asked on stage to sing with the band! Robb took an hour after his show to speak to students individually and ensure each student had the opportunity to share their story with him and ask him questions. Robb expressed that several kids told him they were happy they came and needed to hear their message. Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) Health Promotion South created a partnership with PMH Mental Health along with two school divisions to bring this event to the students. This initiative was made possible through the Healthy Together Now (HTN) initiative. HTN is a community-led, regionally coordinated and government supported, grassroots program to help prevent chronic disease in Manitoba. Please visit the Robb Nash Project for more information: website: http://www.robbnash.com/band.html Twitter: Robb Nash (@RobbNashLOA) | Twitter https://twitter.com/RobbNashLOA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ robbnashofficial
Robb Nash, a promising musician, suffered a serious head on collision with a semi-truck. After a difficult recovery, Robb was left with a new outlook on life. He started the Robb Nash Project as a way to leverage the power of music to share his philosophy. He brought his message to Souris on December 14. Pictured: Nash speaks to over 300 students in Souris. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: A Souris-Glenwood resident made a complaint to police regarding fraud through the mail. The complainant received a card in the mail with her name on it, stating that she had won $100 in gas rebates from Esso, Shell, or Petro-Canada. She called the number on the card and was asked to provide her credit card number so that she could pay to secure her winning. She did not provide the information but reported to Police so that others could be informed of the scam. On December 10, Police were called to a domestic dispute in Souris, where they found a victim with injuries to the face. Police arrested her boyfriend on scene, who was subsequently lodged at Brandon Correctional Centre for a bail hearing in the
SOS (Senior’s Organized Services) is located in Victoria Park Lodge, 135 3rd St. South, Souris. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Phone 204-483-3106. We always love to hear from you with your ideas or your wants and needs. We will do our best to find you help with house cleaning, yard work, odd jobs that you might need help fixing around your homes, and we have drivers to get you too and from appointments in and out of Town, too. We prefer you use the HandiVan in Town but if it is booked we will do our best to get you to where you are going. Victoria Lifeline is also hooked up by S.O.S. This unit will get you help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with just the push of a button. Give us a call and we will come and see you about this,or drop in to the office to see which unit you would prefer. ERIK Kits are also available through our office. ERIK stands for Emergency Response Information which you will fill out and keep on your fridge in case of an emergency. Ambulance staff and hospitals will be glad you have one as it can help them assess you faster and is a big help if you are unable to speak for yourself. Things to do with us at Victoria Park Lodge: Monday and
morning. On December 12, a call came in through 9-1-1 that a female had smashed out the back window of a vehicle with a tire iron. Police attended the location and arrested the female under the Criminal Code of Canada. On the same day, 9-1-1 also received a call from a male that was “hanging on for dear life” to the edge of his roof after slipping. Police dispatch contacted the local fire department and EMS, as members were in Brandon and Carberry, respectively. EMS handed him a ladder and he safely touched ground. Props to RCMP Telecoms for getting help to the scene so quickly! Souris RCMP would like to welcome Cst. David Wyman who comes to us straight from the Depot in Regina! Cst. Wyman is originally from The Pas and is currently in the process of purchasing a home in our beautiful town. Welcome, Cst. Wyman! Speeding: 3 Other Traffic:4 Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergent crime: 204-483-2123 Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204-483-2854
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - Fun chair exercises; Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Fun Bingo; Friday 1:30 p.m. - Fun Games; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cory entertaining on the piano and sing-a-longs. too. At Crescent Manor Thursday at 10:00 a.m. come join us for chair exercises. Come join in the fun! Helping Hands written by Maurice Fleming As you tread life’s highway, face it with a smile, Don’t hesitate to help the lame dog o’re the stile. To each and every one of us a chance is daily given, To make this world for someone a little more like Heaven. Christmas Bells: words were by Longfellow? I heard the bells on Christmas Day, Their old familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeat, Of peace on earth, good will to men. “Peace on earth, goodwill to men --isn’t that what Christmas is all about?” I wish you a Christmas both happy and peaceful! Tips: Use 7-up or ginger ale to get grape, beet or strawberry stains out of the carpet! To get rid of pet odours on carpets, use a spray bottle containing white vinegar and spray the area! Put a teaspoon of vanilla in a small pot of water and boil to take odors out of the kitchen. If a plastic storage container has an unpleasant smell, fill it
with water, add a few drops of vanilla extract and let stand overnight. Rinse well, if the odour is still bad, the old saying, when in doubt ,throw it out! To remove damp and musty odours in closets, place used coffee grounds in an open container in the closet. A hint: Have a look at your telephone, and be sure to take a peek at the ear piece, yup, kind of in need of a good cleaning right ? This great object in our homes often goes unnoticed when it is cleaning time! You can use rubbing alcohol to clean it and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Be sure to let us know if you are in hospital and would like a visit, we would love to come and see you. That’s all for this week. Take care and have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year in 2016.
Cribbage players used six tables on Wednesday, December 9. The highest score of the evening was achieved by Alva and Don Doherty. Marion Morris and Vonda Bodin finished in second place and Claris Deleau and Marge Edgerton took third prize. The lucky number for the 50-50 draw belonged to Wendy Bilton On Thursday, December 10, only 15 people attended our Bingo evening. However, that did not lessen the noise. Definitely the loudest person playing was myself, Gale Collinson, who shouted four times and made mylast yell on the Little House to receive $19. Coming close with three hollers were Jack Rose, Dianne Murdoch, and Marge Rose. Double yells were made by Kathy Nylund and Linda Swaenepoel. Our meat draw evening of Friday, December 11, was a busy evening and winning tickets
were well spread over the clubroom. Only Ken McBurney and the household of Ardele and Blair Woods took home two meat packages. The 50-50 draw was worth $87 and the winning number belonged to Eugene Kowalchuk. Bob Shearer thought he could find the Ace of Spaces and put $2,038 in his pocket. However, it did not happen and the pot will again be up for grabs next week. Celebrating birthdays this weekend are Amelia Morden (Friday) and Ardele Woods (Saturday). We also understand that Jeff Kohut will have a birthday on Monday. Our annual meeting was held on Monday, December 14. We elected our slate of officers for 2016 and they are as follows: President - Bob Edgerton; 1st vice-president - Scott Phillips; 2nd vice-resident - Sam Phillips; treasurer - Don Smith; secretary - Gale Collinson; executive-atlarge - Cheryl Edwards, Mark Gillis, Lee Johnson, Ken McBurney, and Wayne Smith. Sgt-atArms, Bill Strath, announced that he was retiring from his position and so a new Sgt-at-Arms will be appointed sometime in the new year. Bill will be greatly missed.
Souris Legion #60 elects 2016 officers
On Monday, Dec 14th, Souris Legion #60 held their general meeting, Monday, December 14, where they elected the officers for 2016. Pictured back row (L-R): Executive-at-large - Cheryl Edwards, Lee Johnson, Wayne Smith, Ken McBurney; Past-president - Larry Neilson. Front row: Secretary - Gale Collinson; president - Bob Edgerton; 1st vice-president - Scott Phillips; 2nd vice-president - Sam Phillips. Missing is treasurer - Don Smith and executive-at-large - Mark Gillis. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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Enjoy the ride by Vern May Not all free advice seems applicable. In fact, there are a lot of conflicting messages out there, which line up in direct opposition to one another. We’ve been told that the early bird gets the worm - so we should be the first with our nose to the grindstone to reap rewards. But we’ve also been told that good things come to those who wait. As a younger man, filled with ambition, I was goal-oriented and impatient, but conventional wisdom promised that while I was out there marking achievements along my path, the “good” was yet to come. So I set my eyes on the horizon and visualized the greatness ahead. The problem is this - greatness is not like a “happily ever after” situation. If you’re goal-driven, reaching that defining moment is accompanied by only a momentary rush as you pause to celebrate that success. The next morning you wake up asking yourself what is the next milestone to be achieved. You keep charging forward, never fully living in the moment.
On my ascent, I saw my first goal as securing my first professional match - somewhat easily achieved. After that, it was to secure my first main event billing, which I discovered was not as an elusive or satisfying goal as I thought. Next it was to secure some media attention in the wrestling magazines that I had read regularly growing up. Seeing my name and photo alongside some of my childhood heroes was surreal, but it didn’t define me as I had envisioned that it would. In the thick of it, shoulder-to-shoulder among a crowd of motivated alpha males, I didn’t recognize the obsessive behaviour that was developing. To me, it was all necessary to stand out as unique among a field of extra-ordinary human beings – take bigger risks, juggle a more aggressive schedule, and “collect” credentials. It just felt like a requirement in the field. It wasn’t apparent to me how dysfunctional that modus operandi was until near the end of my career. In 2010, I was awarded the James Melby Historian Award by the wrestling industry in Las Vegas for my
Farmlink Marketing What the US biodiesel tax credit could mean for Canadian canola farmers A bill accepted by the US Senate Finance Committee earlier this year proposes to change the US biodiesel tax credit from a blender’s credit to a production credit. This would effectively eliminate a subsidy for imported biofuels and provide economic benefit to US biodiesel producers in efforts to encourage domestic production. This would also boost demand in an otherwise heavy veg oil market. Changing the US biodiesel tax credit to a producer credit would eliminate a significant volume of biodiesel imports into the US for the 2016 calendar year. It puts pressure on biodiesel producers to use veg oils such as soybean oil, cottonseed oil, corn oil and canola oil. However, the ability to meet the new demand for veg oils through domestic crush is likely impossible. This is mainly due to weak demand for soybean meal, the main by product of soybean crush. This makes the likelihood of increased veg oil imports from South America and Canada a very real possibility.
US soybean oil futures have rallied over 4 and 1Ž2 cents per lb ($100/mt) in less than 1 month in anticipation of the proposed bill being accepted in the upper house. The higher price of bean oil and a lower Canadian dollar have provided support to the canola market which was surprised with a large final production estimate of 17.2mmt in the recent Statistics Canada report released earlier this month. The previous $1 per gallon incentive to blenders expired on December 31st 2014, making that the fourth time in six years the US Congress has allowed it to lapse. The new bill, which had unanimous support in the Senate Finance Committee, is now in front of Congress. There is always the possibility that the US Congress could defeat the bill all together or accept a bill that remains the status quo of a blenders credit. Which would leave the demand for veg oil unaffected. If they do change it as anticipated by the industry, we can expect to see a positive effect on the price of vegetable oils for the next few years.
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The Roblin Review Suspect faces attempted murder charges A 23-year-old man from Tootinaowaziibeeng First Nation has been charged with attempted murder after going after a man with which he had argued with a shotgun. Prairie Mountain RCMP were called to Valley River about 4:30 a.m. Monday, November 30, after receiving a report of a male shooting a firearm at a residence. Initial investigation revealed that after an argument, the suspect fired a shotgun through the window of a residence aimed at a 23-year-old male inside. The intended victim ran from the location chased by the suspect who fired several more times in his direction. Officers on patrol located and arrested Adam Barry Gordon McKay. McKay was charged with attempted murder, break and enter with intent, dangerous driving, two counts of assault, three counts of breach of undertaking and five firearm related charges. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Dauphin court on De-
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efforts as an author. In 2012, I was honoured as the International Promoter of the Year by North Carolina-based Pro Wrestling International - a jury of my peers. In March 2013, I was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Edmonton Combative Sports Commission for my body of work as a professional wrestler - one of only three professional wrestlers to have ever received that honour, and the youngest to ever be recognized in this category. When I awoke the morning after the Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony, in the moments before venturing from the covers, I looked up at the ceiling and asked myself “What’s the next goal?” I’d just reached the pinnacle as a wrestler, promoter and writer - the trifecta that summed up my life’s work to date. What mountain was possibly left to climb? If not for my injury, I might still be chasing some elusive goal. It is only now as I take time to reflect on the unique experiences, travels and perspective on life that I sit back and dwell on the road travelled and appreciate some of the irreplaceable moments along the way. No matter what path you’re on, take time to look around and enjoy the ride. There is a lot of greatness in this very moment ... right now, today. While you’re looking ahead to where you aspire to be, it’s true what country troubadour Trace Adkins said when he sang: “You’re gonna miss this, you’re gonna want this back. You’re gonna wish these days, hadn’t gone by so fast. These are some good times, so take a good look around. You may not know it now, but you’re gonna miss this.” And that, my friends, is the sum of 40 lessons I’ve taken with me from the school of hard knocks (that can be shared in a family-friendly community newspaper). Happy holidays and the best for the coming year.
cember 15. The investigation continues. Neepawa Press After more than three years in the community, Athabasca RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Kevin McGillivray is moving on. McGillivray grew up in Neepawa and is the son of Don and Janet McGillivray. Later this month, McGillivray wil take on the assignment of Sergeant Major of the entire RCMP-K Division. K-Division covers the province of Alberta and is headquartered in Edmonton. McGillivray has worked in four different detachments throughout his 13-year-policing career, including stops in Vermilion, Elk Point and a brief stint in Nunavut. The job, given to him by the Commissioner of the RCMP, is one of four across Canada. The post will take him out of general duty policing and into a more ceremonial role. Carnduff Gazette Sun Country Health Region adopts 24 hour visiting policy Sun Country Health Region has adopted a recommendation from the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement
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submitted Since the establishment of the Souris Glenwood Foundation in 1993, interest earned on the Foundations’ trust is donated back to the community through its annual grant process. At the Jesse Peters Souris District Arts Council concert on December 10, nine community groups received a total of $5,875 in grants. The recipients were as follows: • Hillcrest Museum: $750 towards the restoration of the stained glass window; • Souris Elks Lodge #2: $625for a weather resistant garbage bin for the playground; • Souris District Heritage Club, The Plum: $750 for signage; • Souris Fellowship Club: $500 for a de-
fibrillator; • Glenwood and Souris Library: $500 to purchase large print reading material; • Souris Railway Museum, $750 maintenance security; • Souris Beautification: $500 to purchase banner rods; • Thrift Shop, Bargain Basement Boutique, $1,000 to repair brick walls and ventilation system; • Avalon Theatre, $500 for construction of dressing rooms, back stage. Anyone willing to contribute to the Souris Glenwood Foundation can mail their donation to Box 518, Souris, B R0K 2C0. All donations are tax deductible. “Your gift keeps on giving back to the community”.
Left: The Souris Glenwood Foundation presented their yearly grants during intermission at the Arts Council concert featuring Jesse Peters. Pictured: The first half of the recipients (L-R): Souris Mayor Darryl Jackson, Avalon Theatre representative Heather Williams, Souris Beautification Committee representative Mandy Landers, Glenwood and Souris Library representative and Souris Railway Museum representative Betty Somersall, Souris Fellowship Club representative Willie McKenzie, Foundation representative Lois Brown. Right: The second round of Foundation presentations at the Arts Council concert (L-R): Souris Mayor Darryl Jackson, Hillcrest Museum representative Dawn Bowie, Souris Elks Lodge # 2 representative Bert Peaslee, Souris District Heritage Club and The Plum representative Isabelle Ludlum, Thrift Shop, Bargain Basement Boutique representative Cheryl Doull, Foundation representative Lois Brown. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Souris-Glenwood Council notes submitted The Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood held its regular meeting November 10 with the following members present: Mayor Darryl Jackson, Councillors Sandra Denbow, Darcy Gerow, Mark Gillis, Joseph Goodwill, William Tanguay, and CAO Charlotte Parham. Regrets: Gerald Wiliams. Dr. Allan Preston, chair of the Assiniboine River Basin Initiative (ARBI), attended the meeting to present to Council the vision, mission, principles, goals and objectives of the Board. The Assiniboine River Basin consists of the watershed of Qu’Appelle, Souris, and Assiniboine Rivers. The ARBI mandate is to work together with all partners in the basin to achieve basin-wide comprehensive integrated watershed actions in order to achieve environmental, social and economic sustainability for all residents across the basin. The ARBI is seeking funding from municipalities within the watershed to contribute a per capita grant to address various projects proposed by the board. A written formal request will be received in the near future. Council thanked Dr. Preston for attending the meeting. Council members reported on various Boards and Committees which each represent as members of Council. Reports included the following: Souris Glenwood Airport Commission; Southwest Flood Committee; Souris Glenwood Foundation. The following resolutions were passed: • That the agenda be adopted as presented. • That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held October 27, 2015, be adopted as circulated. • That the Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood approve for payment of accounts to November 10, 2015, represented by Cheque Nos. 001048 to 001112 for a total of $436,622.20. • To approve the Consolidated Financial Statement for the former Town of Souris for the year ended December 31, 2013, as prepared by municipal audit firm, MNP LLP. • That By-law No. 11-2015, being a by-law of the Municipality of SourisGlenwood to establish a Commercial Incentive Program be given first reading. • That the following Standing Committees be hereby appointed with the
first name as the Chairman of the Committee for a term expiring November 8, 2016: Legislation and Finance: D. Gerow, M. Gillis; Personnel and Policy: M. Gillis, G. Williams; Protective Services: G. Williams, W. Tanguay; Pransportation Services (Public Works): W. Tanguay, D. Jackson, J. Goodwill, G. Williams; Environmental Health Services: J. Goodwill, W. Tanguay; Water and Sewer Utility: W. Tanguay, D, Jackson Economic Development Services: S. Denbow, J. Goodwill; Recreation and Culture: J. Goodwill, M. Gillis Tourism and Heritage: S. Denbow, D. Gerow; Property Development: D. Jackson, D. Gerow, W. Tanguay. • To authorize the appointment of the following individuals as Members-at-Large Board members to represent the municipality on the SourisGlenwood Community Development Board: Mr. Andy Barclay; Mrs. Leslie Chudley; Mr. Darryl Jackson; Ms. Tara Mills; Mr. Sandy Sanderson for a term expiring November 8, 2016. • To appointed to the Boards/Committees listed below for a term expiring November 8, 2016: Airport Commission: Gillis, Goodwill, Jackson, Williams; Assiniboine Conservation District: Goodwill (Little Souris), Tanguay (Elgin Creek); Avalon Theatre Board: Jackson; Beautification Committee: Denbow Civic Centre Committee: Denbow, Goodwill, Jackson, Williams; Fairball Management: (either) Jackson/Goodwill; Glenwood-Souris Regional Library: Gillis; Oak Lake Aquifier: Goodwill; Souris-Glenwood Fire Department: Tanguay, Williams; Souris & Glenwood Cemetery Board: Denbow, Williams; Souris-Glenwood Community Development Corp: Denbow, Goodwill; Souris & Glenwood Foundation: Gerow, Jackson, (alter: Tanguay, Goodwill); Souris & Glenwood Memorial Complex: Denbow, Gerow; Souris & Glenwood Veterinary District: Denbow, Williams;
Souris & Glenwood Handi-Transit Board: Denbow, Goodwill, Jackson, Williams; Souris Hospital District Foundation: Jackson; Souris Parks Board: Gillis, Goodwill; Souris Valley Recreation Board: Gillis, Goodwill; Southwest Flood Committee: Good-
will, Jackson; Victoria Park Lodge: Denbow, Gerow, Goodwill, Jackson; Weed District: Goodwill, Williams. • To accept the Weed Supervisor’s recommendation that the levy for 2015 be certain above properties. • To adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, December 8, 2015.
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Souris Grade 8 class wraps up Christmas cheer
For the past 5 years, Mrs. Sobry’s Grade 8 class has volunteered to wrap food hamper boxes for Souris Christmas Cheer. This year was no exception. Once they got the hang of it, 58 boxes were spruced up ready to be filled and brighten someone’s Christmas. Pictured back row (L-R): Jesse Spangler, Marg Bond (organizer), April Guintu, Rylee Glover, Justin Armstrong, Brayden Sutherland, Nicholas Quisado, Michelle Perez, Amee Butterfield, Antonia Medina, Donna Fenwick (organizer). Front row: Auguste Campbell, Tyson Kozak, Wyatt Nepinak, Doni Denbow, Callum Fortin. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
GIFT CARD SPECIAL DIESEL SIMULATOR RIDE Regular price $20 for a group of 3 people
Reduced to $15
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for a group of 3
Available until Dec. 31, 2015 • Gift card valid until June 30, 2016
Call 204-483-3361 for more info. A great stocking stuffer
Merry Christmas Everyone!
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Sherritt and Gohl tournament all-stars
Phone 204-483-5200 Fax 204-483-5203
MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD
MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed noon - 1:00 p.m. NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2015 • 7:00 p.m. • 100 - 2nd Street South
WEBSITE INFORMATION - Send event details to events@sourismanitoba.com VISIT US AT www.sourismanitoba.com facebook.com/townofsouris
PLEASE USE HANDITRANSIT In-town trips: $5 one way • $10 round trip Pre-paid passes (10 rides + 1 free) $ (no expiry date)
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To book your ride, call 204-741-0202 Monday - Friday Group trips are also available upon request, advanced booking required.
Donations to the Handi-Transit may be made through the Municipal Office
TRANSFER SITE WINTER HOURS Wednesday and Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dispose your used oil, filters and antifreeze and containers at the Eco-Centre located at the Transfer Site. RECYCLING CENTRE: 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 & RECYCLE PICK-UP - put your garbage /recycling 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
FRIDAY - SUNDAY SHOWTIME: 7:30 P.M. Phone 204-483-5215
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 December 18-19 Rated PG-13 • 136 min • Adventure | Sci-Fi Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth After being symbolized as the “Mockingjay”, Katniss Everdeen and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol.
CLOSED December 25-27
Jamie Sherritt (L) and Tanja Gohl were outstanding for the varsity Sabres basketball squad in Steinbach. Their dominance on the court earned them tournament all-star designation. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
Thank you for your support in 2015 Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! From the Avalon Theatre Operating Board
Thank You Thank you to everyone who donated to Endow Manitoba and Donor’s Choice Made In Memoriam and Personal Donations and purchased lawn fertilizer in 2015.
SOURIS VALLEY RECREATION PROGRAMS Call 204-483-5214 or visit facebook.com/sourisrecreation Pickleball
Tuesdays....................................................................7:30 pm - 9:00 pm................................in Souris Thursdays................................................................2:00 pm & 7:00 pm................................in Souris Subject to Hall Availability Zumba Tuesdays....................................................................6:30 pm - 7:30 pm................................in Souris Yoga Wednesdays.............................................................5:30 pm - 6:30 pm.......................in Alexander Wednesdays.............................................................7:30 pm - 8:30 pm................................in Souris Woodworking Wednesdays...........................................................6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ................................in Souris Drums Alive Wednesdays – Jan. 6 – 27.......................................................6:30 pm.......................in Alexander Registration Required by December 18 Community Badminton Wednesdays & Sundays..........................................................7:30 pm................at Souris School Subject to School Availability Rec Hockey - Children Saturdays..................................................................9:00 am -10:00 am................................in Souris Looking for more participants 12 & under
Public Notice: Radon Kits are available for pick up at the Municipal Office during office hours.
WARNING - THIN ICE!! We appreciate your ongoing support to the Foundation. “Your gift keeps on giving back to the community” Souris Glenwood Foundation Board
CORNER POCKET PUBLISHING
HOLIDAY HOURS
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Regular hours resume Monday, January 4. The December 25 paper will be published December 23. Deadline for News and Advertising is Monday, December 21 at noon.
There will be no paper published Friday, January 1, 2016. Fax 204-522-3648
Tenders will be received until 12 noon on December 31, 2015. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Please send tenders to: Attention: Parks Board Tender Municipality Souris-Glenwood Box 518 • Souris, MB R0K 2C0 email: tnsouris@mymts.net
MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD CHRISTMAS / NEW YEARS HOURS Municipal Office and Public Works Thursday, December 24, 2015...............................................Closed at 12:00 noon Friday, December 25, 2015 ................................................................................Closed Monday, December 28, 2015.............................................................................Closed Thursday, December 31, 2015..............................................Closed at 12:00 Noon Friday, January 1, 2016.........................................................................................Closed
Garbage Pickup for Week of December 28 All garbage must be out by 7:00 am to ensure pickup Monday & Tuesday regular will be picked up on Tuesday Wednesday will be picked up on Wednesday Thursday will be picked up on Thursday morning
December 23 to January 1.
Phone 204-522-3491
The Souris Parks Board invites tenders for a minimum of 40 cords of seasoned firewood to be delivered and stacked, with the possibility of more during the summer.
Transfer Site Friday, December 25, 2015 ................................................................................Closed Saturday, December 26, 2015............................................................................Closed Sunday, December 27, 2015.......................Regular hours (1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Wednesday, December 30, 2015........Regular hours (12:00 Noon – 5:00 pm) Friday, January 1, 2016.........................................................................................Closed
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We wish everyone a happy, healthy Holiday Season!
Recycling Pickup Between December 24 & January 4 NO Residential Recycling Pickup for week of December 21 Thursday Recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, December 30 Friday Recycling will be picked up on Thursday, December 31 Regular schedule Resumes January 4, 2016
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Southwest Cougars by Grant Moffatt The Manitoba AAA is a week before Christmas and the Cougars, with three games before the break, picked up their 10th win of the year equaling last year’s win total. Friday night the much improved Parkland Rangers made it to Souris an hour before game time on a foggy night and jumped out to a three goal lead before the Dawson Waddell tipped the puck home from Quin Hobbs and John Patmore with less than 2 minutes in the second period. The Cougars were lethargic through most of the contest. They came to life in the third but the Rangers scored the only goal of the period to put the Cougars away by a score of 4-1 as Rylan Rommeleare
In my final column of the year I have two books for you to consider, both based on Biblical characters: “The Red Tent”, by Anita Diamant, and “The Secret Chord”, by Geraldine Brooks. “The Red Tent” is an older book but one I hadn’t read before. The main protagonist is Dinah, daughter of Jacob, of whom there is but brief mention in Genesis. This book takes her story and expands on it, and in so doing gives us a glimpse of what life was like for
turned aside 29 shots including a breakaway late in the third period. Dawson Waddell earned the Subway Player of the Game. Saturday night the short staffed Kenora Thistles came to Town with 13 skaters and the Cougars showed no mercy out shooting them 41-16 on the night as Brady Gordon earned the win in net. The teams played a scoreless first period before Ben Hilhorst scored his first of the year from Brian Harris and Jared Janke at the 16 minute mark. Kenora tied the score 33 ticks later. The Thistles picked up a double minor at 19:45 of the period and the Cougars struck 4 seconds later as Grady Hobbs hooked up with Harris and Janke for a power play goal. John Patmore potted one 8
women in Biblical times. Beginning with the stories of Dinah’s mothers - Leah (her biological mother), Rachel, Zilpah and Bilah - we see how each became wife to Jacob, developed their own ‘specialties’, birthed and raised a multitude of sons, as well as Dinah, their only daughter. The book follows Dinah through her childhood, as she learns her place in society, the history of her family through her mothers’ tales, her calling of midwifery, and ultimately the role she is to play as a mother. The book digresses from the Biblical account in that there is no rape, but her brothers’ treachery, nonetheless, occurs, albeit for different reasons, and the consequences for Dinah are life changing. A story about a strong woman raised by strong women, the book gives us a remarkable view of Biblical times through the female perspective - something sadly lacking in most factual accounts of the time. “The Secret Chord” is a new novel that relates the life of King David as seen through the eyes of his personal prophet Natan. The
seconds later from Zach Wytinck and Garret Sambrook as the Cats grabbed a 3-1 lead. Ben Hilhorst made it a 4-1 game when he tapped in a loose puck from John Patmore and Quin Hobbs at the 8 minute mark. Kenora got that back at the 15 minute mark only to have Jared Janke put the icing on the cake from Grady Hobbs and Brian Harris as the Cougars got win number 10. Ben Hilhorst earned the Subway Player of the Game with a pair of goals The Cougars finish off this week with Brandon in a mid week clash, a team they trail by a point, and then battle the unbeaten Eastman Selects on Saturday night before venturing to Killarney to host the Pembina Valley Hawks on Sunday afternoon.
story told is of a very human David, who both succeeds and fails in spectacular fashion. We are given a complete overview of his life, from shepherd to king, through well-known episodes and those more obscure. Throughout, Brooks presents David the person, showing him at his best and his worst, exploring his motivations, and detailing his interactions with others, especially his wives and sons. The figure that results isn’t particularly likeable, but is realistic. I enjoyed the book. It tells a story filled with adventure, romance, war, music, friendship and betrayal, and unflinchingly presents a hero whose flaws, though numerous, make him simply human and, therefore, more genuine. Finally, as this is my last column for the year, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a happy holiday period, however you choose to spend it. I also hope that 2016 is filled with health and contentment and all those things that make you happy. Including, I hope, many new, good books! Until next year then…….. Best Wishes.
Sabres, a triple threat in Steinbach submitted The varsity girls basketball team travelld to Steinbach last weekend for their first tournament action of the season. The ladies opened up against Rosenort and were able to score enough to come away with a 37-25 victory. Jamie Sherritt scored 13 points while Emily Simon pulled down 11 rebounds in the win. Later Friday night, the girls’ opponent was Morris in the semifinals. The team put together a great performance at both ends of the court as they pulled away to a 66-25 win. Jamie scored a season high 23 points while Aly Kowalchuk added 11 points and 4 steals. This advanced the girls to the finals where they played a very good team from Neepawa. The ladies were down by eight points early in the game
but fought back to grab a one point lead after the first quarter. The Sabres carried the momentum into the second quarter as they built up a lead they would not relinquish. Another fantastic effort on the defensive end led the team to the tournament championship as they won 57-40. Jamie was amazing in the final scoring 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 4 assists. Tanja Gohl added 13 points. Both girls were named to the tournament all-star team. It was the third year in a row that the Sabres have won the Steinbach tournament! The girls are in Boissevain this week for their last tournament action before Christmas. They will also be hosting an alumni game on December 29. Game time is 12:00 p.m. at the school! We hope to see you there!
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Sabres dominate Steinbach tournament The Souris Sabres varsity girls basketball team won the Steinbach tournament for the third year in a row, defeating Rosenort, Morris, and Neepawa, to earn the title. Pictured back row (L-R): Robyn Penner (coach), Izzy West (manager), Parker Janz, Tanja Gohl, Jessie Swanepoel, Emily Simon, Kristen Leverington, Jamie Sherritt, Trever Penner (coach). Middle row: Nicki Gohl, Camille Punay, Jenna Farmer. Front row: Kaylee Butterfield, Aly Kowalchuk. Missing from photo Kendra Roberts PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I become very frustrated in the winter when I wash my car. After it sits for a while in freezing temperatures, the doors are stuck and seem impossible to open. Any advice? Lorne Dear Lorne, After the car is clean and dry, spray nonstick cooking spray on the inside frame and the inside door. The doors should no longer stick. Be careful not to spray the coating on your upholstery. Dear Reena, I need an easy way to store plastic lids for containers. My cupboard is a mess and I spend way too much time, trying to match the container with the lid. I am also looking for a way to store plastic grocery bags so that they don’t take up so much room. Jess Dear Jess, Have you considered placing a dish rack with separators (used for drying dishes) or a CD rack inside the cupboard? Put the lids between the slots and stack the containers nearby. Another option is to purchase a vertical plastic drawer system; they often go on-sale in January. They are usually available with wheels, making it easy to wheel the drawer system to the dishwasher when unloading the machine. Put the smallest lids in the top drawer and bigger lids further down. It is also smart to remove any mismatched or broken containers. Try not
to collect a multitude of container sizes, to make stacking easier. Or set a container in your cupboard with the corresponding lid underneath; you will no longer need to search. To store plastic bags, cut a rectangle shape in the lid of an empty coffee can. Push plastic bags inside the container. Through the slot pull out one bag at a time. Grandma’s Secrets Revealed! • My grandma used to make pancakes in the shape of gingerbread men, every Christmas morning. I couldn’t figure out how she did it until one year, I got up early and spied on her. She placed a gingerbread cookie cutter onto the frying pan and poured the pancake batter inside. When the batter set, she took the cutter off and flipped the perfectly shaped pancake. Submitted by Henry • Instead of purchasing all kinds of stuff to prevent area rugs from slipping, my Grandma caulked the boarder on the underside of her area rugs, after the acrylic-latex caulk dried, she flipped the carpet over and this stopped the rug from moving. The texture of caulk holds carpets in place. Submitted by Abraham • My grandma is the world’s smartest lady! She uses Glad Press and Seal paper to line the shelves in her fridge. When they become dirty, she tosses them. No wiping and no mess! Submitted by Justine. Make ahead dessert Melt in your mouth Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
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2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs 6 tbsp. melted butter or margarine 3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 3 eggs 1 cup chocolate chips 2 cups whipping cream 1 (4 oz.) chocolate bar Chocolate shavings Combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a greased 9 inch springform pan. Chill for 10 mins. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and eggs until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into crust. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen. Cool 1 hour. Frosting: Melt chocolate bar and cool. Whip cream and add melted chocolate. Stir. Remove sides of springform pan. Frost with whipped cream mixture. Sprinkle with shaved chocolate. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Yum! Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first. I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming. Need a Presenter on the topic: Effective Speaking or The Power of Words? Check out: Reena.ca
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Friday, December 11, Don and Lana Howe were presented with a farewell gift from the Elgin community. Don and Lana have sold their home and will take up temporary residence in Deloraine. They will be missed in Elgin by all, Don, at the Lions recycling depot and Lana for her involvement with the playground. Goodbye Lana and Don.
Responsibilities include: x Accountable for implementing the day-to-day administrative operations of a busy, dynamic team. The ideal candidate: x Administrative experience including the ability to prepare and generate a variety of professional documents x A team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment x Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills with attention to detail x Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
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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.
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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.
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Souris Al Anon meetings are cancelled for January and February. Meetings return Thursday, March 3, 2016.
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General Employment
Winter Road Haul 2016 Class 1 Drivers needed for deliveries in MB & NW Ont. (800) 665-4302 ext. 251 or e-mail: orderdesk@penneroil.ca Business Services
Hip or Knee Replacement? Problems Walking or Getting Dressed? The Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Yearly Tax Credit $20,000 Lump Sum Refund
Claim it before tax time! 204-453-5372 Apartments/Condos for Rent South-Vu Apartments has for rent - Main floor, one bedroom, air conditioned apartment, available immediately; and 2nd floor, one bedroom, air conditioned apartment, available December 1, 2015. Kitchen appliances supplied, laundry room in building, carport parking with cold storage room. No children or pets. Contact Forbes Arbuckle 204-483-0100.
Meeting Place Souris Al-Anon group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., St. Luke’s Anglican Church.
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Manitoba Riding for the Disabled Association 17th ANNUAL SUPER FLEA MARKET 2016, February 6th & 7th @ Assiniboia DownsWinnipeg. Vendor spots available 80 vendors in the show! www.mrda.cc
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BOXING WEEK SALE! Starting December 14 until December 31. Saving 10-60% off all in-stock store-wide products extended during the Boxing Week Sale. SPECIALS INCLUDE: $995 solid birch table set w/4 chairs (46’x46’ opens to 65’ round). $499 Queen 800 pocket coil mattress set (firm or plush). $695 King pillow-top mattress set. $229 Simmons Beauty Sleep twin mattress. $199 5 piece dinette table set. $499 Queen 4 piece bedroom suite. $1499 Italian 100% Leather sofa (loveseat & chair available). A few floor model fabric and leather furniture specials still available. See our NEW ARRIVALS of Palliser (Canadian made) Leather and Fabric furniture. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon. PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email classifieds@mcna.com for details.
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The Manitoba Textbook Bureau in Souris, Manitoba is seeking a team-oriented individual to fill the position of Customer Service Representative/Administrative Clerk for a term expiring December 2, 2016. Working with a minimum of supervision, the successful candidate will provide general administrative clerical and customer service support, with a specific focus on: • processing and printing orders • resolving client concerns • processing credit card transactions • preparing purchase orders • filing and general office duties The Manitoba Textbook Bureau is a Special Operating Agency of the Province of Manitoba. It provides support to schools, helping them access quality learning resources for use in the classroom. Please visit the Manitoba government job opportunities website at www.gov.mb.ca/govjobs for a complete list of qualifications and duties.
Get the facts about the flu shot (NC) Ontario’s acting chief medical officer of health, Dr. David Williams is reminding people that the flu is more than just a “bad cold.” “Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to illness, hospitalization and even death,” he says. “Getting the flu shot is the best defense against getting the flu. It can help your body build its defenses and can make you more resilient to flu viruses.” Flu viruses change every year so the vaccines used to help protect against them are updated as well. Each flu season, the flu vaccine is designed to protect against the most common viruses that are going around. That’s why it’s important to get vaccinated every year and do it early, since it can take about two weeks for the vaccine to help protect you against flu viruses. The flu shot is also safe and well-tolerated,” points about Dr. Williams. “Like all medicines, the ingredients in a flu vaccine have been tested to make sure they are safe. Public Health Ontario and the Public Health Agency of Canada regularly perform safety checks of the flu vaccine.” Common side effects of the flu shot are soreness, redness or swelling where the shot was given. Serious reactions to the flu shot are
very rare. It is possible to sometimes get the flu even though you’ve had the shot. But this could happen for a number of reasons. “At the time of year the flu vaccine is given, many cold viruses are circulating that have similar symptoms as the flu virus and can be mistaken as influenza,” says Dr. Williams. “Or you may have been exposed to the flu virus before you got the shot. But if you get the flu after getting the shot, you may not get as sick.” Flu shots can be received free of charge as part of Ontario’s Universal Influenza Immunization Program at participating pharmacies, your local health care provider’s office or public health clinic. Other things you can do to avoid getting the flu include: • Washing your hands often with soap and water or a hand sanitizer that contains alcohol. • Coughing and sneezing into a tissue or your arm, not your hand. • Staying at home if you are sick, and avoid contact with people who are sick with the flu. • Cleaning surfaces often (for example, counter tops, keyboards and telephones). Flu viruses can live on surfaces for up to 8 hours.
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WANTED: Labourer, Meat-Wrapper
FOR SALE OR RENT
For a permanent, full time position at an Abattoir/Processors, outside of Souris, SW Manitoba Duties include: assisting on the slaugher floor, wrapping, packaging and cutting of meat products: operation, maintenance andcleaning of tools/equipment. Requirements: self motivation, willing to learn, team player and reliable. Wage: $13 per hour for 40 hours per week. Benefits: available after 3 months of employment.
53 ft storage trailers Safeties expired
Phone Lorne Bateman 204-858-2525 or cell 204-741-0924
Mail or email resume to: Prairie Rose Meat Ltd. Box 1349, SW 32-721W, Souris, MB R0K 2C0, Email: mark@hbni.net, Call 204-483-2765
CORNER POCKET HOUSE - BUSINESS DIRECTORY R0011145899 HJ02
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 Laura J. McDougald-Williams
(cell)724-0545
Souris: 204.483.1556 Brandon: 204.725.8770 Fax: 204.483.2321 lwilliams@mhlaw.ca
B.A. (Hons.), LL.B., B.CL.
W. Bryan Webber
J & S Meat Processing
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
New Construction • Renovations • Free Estimates 4 Crescent Avenue West
Box 1149
Souris, MB
R0K 2C0
www.mhlaw.ca
CALL JIM!
ROXANNE SCRABA RMT, DHMS
Registered Massage Therapist, Homeopath Souris 483-2225
THIS SPACE FOR RENT!
CALL JOHN Mobile Home Services/ Handyman
Phone: 204-761-7794 Email: calljohn@wcgwave.ca
Serving Westman & Surrounding Area • Mobile Home skirting, leveling, repairs • Handyman Services • Decks, Fences, Landings • General Home Repairs
COMPUTER REPAIR
VISIT US ONLINE
www.esouris.com 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
THIS SPACE FOR RENT!
Call or email for more information:
(204)483-2070 spdealer@mts.net
Forbes Arbuckle
Electrical Contractor Underground Wire locating
Bus. 483-3320 Res. 483-2517
(204)483-2234 Souris Dental Centre Family Dentistry Appointments Available Monday - Friday
483-2112
in Carroll, MB
(204)483-2247 D. Scott Anderson, FCGA Valerie T. Strath, C.G.A. Darcy Gerow, D.Ag. Unit I - 3000 • Victoria Avenue • Brandon, MB
1-888-726-1995
ARBUCKLE ELECTRIC
John Janz Souris, Manitoba
Turner Autobody
EALING
483-1587
• Custom Slaughtering • Cutting and Wrapping • Retail Meat Sales • BBQ Packs
Murray Turner • Dean Mushie • Full autobody service • MPI service and private work • Windshield repair & replacement • Free windshield repairs with $250 deductible or less
THIS SPACE FOR RENT!
Call or email for more information: (204)483-2070 • spdealer@mts.net
CHURCH CALENDAR ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.
ST. PAUL’S UNITED WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.
SOURIS GOSPEL CHAPEL SUNDAY SERVICE 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m.
FAITH COMMUNITY BAPTIST WORSHIP Sunday School Gr. 5 - Adult 10:00 a.m. Worship & Junior Church 11:00 a.m.
ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.
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