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Miss Barb Birch’s Grade 7 social studies class and the Souris School secretaries spearheaded the drive to collect 88 Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes which will be sent to Haiti, the Ukraine, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Equatorial Guinea, and Nepal this holiday season. Thanks to the School and the community for your generosity. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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CAA Manitoba launches Service Tracker
A pyramid of Christmas joy is being sent to children in need throughout the world thanks in part to a collection of Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes held at Souris School. In total 88 boxes were donated. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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Winnipeg, November 17, 2015 - One the eve of the Province’s first winter storm, CAA Manitoba is proud to launch another service upgrade allowing members more peace of mind at their fingertips. Today, CAA Manitoba unveiled Service Tracker, a new online tool which provides its 200,000 members with real-time updates on their roadside assistance requests. The free service shows the status of a members’ request from the moment it is received until it is completed. The tool also gives members the option to easily cancel their service request. “We’re thrilled to offer our members an improved level of access and service,” said Mike Mager, President and CEO of CAA Manitoba. “CAA Service Tracker is convenient and easy to use. Our members will be able to use this tool from anywhere - whether at home on our website or on the go with our app on a smartphone. Updates are never more than a click away.” Mager said this tool was developed based on member feedback. While it is only available to members in Winnipeg and Brandon at this point, the plan is to roll it out across the Province in the years ahead. “Our members have told us they’re on the go, and they’re busy,” said Mager. “Our job is to get them on their way as quickly as possible, with minimal interruption to their day. Service tracker will allow them more flexibility to do exactly that.” More information about Service Tracker can be found at www.caamanitoba.com/automotiveservicetracker With the arrival of the snow that stays, Mager also reminds all Manitobans that there is still time to prepare their cars for the snow and cold temperatures.
WANTED: Labourer, Meat-Wrapper 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. 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
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by Gale Collinson Cribbage players occupied six tables on Wednesday, November 25. The highest score was made by Betty Devins and Joan Phillips and in second place was Alva and Don Doherty. If this sounds familiar, you’re right! Same names, same results, as last week. The third spot was achieved by Claris Deleau and Marge Edgerton. The 50-50 draw was won by Vonda Bodin. Our Bingo evening of Thursday, November 26, was attended by 24 hopeful noisemakers. Most people yelled only once but a few did get in a few more. Lee Johnson and Barb Gordon each shouted three times. Barb’s last shout was on the Little House and made her $28. Linda Swaenepoel hollered twice. The Souris Firefighters took over the meat draw on Friday, November 27, and we were greatly pleased to see so very many people attending to give their support to a very important and valued organization. For the most part, wins were scattered over the Clubroom. However, one person definitely stuffed her pockets with good luck charms. Gladys Skoc won, not once, but five times! Double collections were made by Jaime-Lynn Howe and Ken Weiss. The 50-50 draw was worth $292.50 and the winning ticket belonged to Barb Gordon. Trudi McCulloch tried her hand at finding the Ace of Spades and putting $1,972 in her pocket. It eluded her and so it will go up for grabs again next week. JUST A FEW REMINDERS: Due to a scheduling conflict, our general meeting will be on Monday, December 14, starting at 8:00 p.m. We will be electing our executive for the 2016 year. This is a very important meeting, so please plan to attend. Our last Cribbage evening for 2015 will be Wednesday, December 16, and our last Bingo evening for 2015 will be Thursday, December 17. Remember to wear an “ugly sweater” to our last meat draw of 2015 on Friday, December 18. A door prize will be given to the ugliest one present.
There are times when I think it best not to anticipate the arrival of a new book too greatly. This is one of those times. I had pre-ordered Elizabeth George’s new mystery, “A Banquet of Consequences”, several months ago. I had enjoyed her previous volumes and so anticipated a good read. It finally arrived last week, and I was very disappointed in it. At almost 600 pages, the book is too long by half, but worse, the story is meandering, the characters unsympathetic, the mystery tepid, and the resolution poor. The story takes forever to get started but when it does it is with the suicide of Will Goldacre, a very troubled young man. For no apparent reason, the story then shifts ahead in time to consider a famous feminist and her entourage, while also dragging us through some apparently pointless narrative as concerns Sergeant Barbara Havers, whose position on the force is tenuous due to previous misadventures. All of this goes on for the first 150 pages while we are left wondering what the mystery in this ‘mystery’ is and, indeed, what if any point there is to the story as a whole. Finally there is a suspicious death, and the rest of the book is concerned with determining whether there is a connection between that and Goldacre’s suicide. Sadly, the fact that there finally is a mystery does not improve things. Plot twists and resolutions are obviously telegraphed, situations are repetitive and irritating, and the characters are unbelievably annoying. A serious disappointment, but a lesson too. Henceforth I’ll wait until the initial reviews are in before ordering. Having said which, there is something comforting about ‘old friends’, and two of these also appeared on my desk this week. “The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine” is the latest volume in Alexander McCall Smith’s No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. In this latest installment, Mma Ramotswe is finally, and reluctantly, con-
vinced to take her first-ever holiday, but leaves just as questions arise about one of Botswana’s original heroes. She agrees to go but only after drafting Charlie to be her eyes and ears in this latest case. Those of you who know the series know that Charlie is the least responsible person to whom such a task should be assigned, and his obsession with a new pet doesn’t help matters. As with the previous volumes in this series, the book is gentle and the outcome reaffirming. Finally, there is “Ashes to Ashes”, the eighth chronicle of Hugh de Singleton by Mel Starr. As was the case with the Ladies volume, this book contains few surprises but instead holds fast to the tried and true pattern set in the previous volumes. It begins when charred remains are discovered in the ashes produced by the huge St. John’s Day bonfire. Discovering who the deceased person was, and then determining why he, and a growing number of others, have been murdered, finds Hugh not only faced with extremely hostile villagers but subjected to a fair bit of violence himself. As with the other volumes in this series, the mystery at the core of the story isn’t really the main attraction, but instead the appeal comes from the overall ambiance and tone. Both this, and the McCall Smith book, were excellent antidotes to the disappointment engendered by Elizabeth George’s latest.
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Dying of exposure by Vern May There are some elements of business, which are universal no matter the industry. If someone can take advantage of rookie enthusiasm and the pursuit of exposure, they will. They’ll lay it on really thick to convince you that they’re actually doing you a favor by having you work for free. The pitch always has its subtle nuances but it usually included some slick salesmanship. “Listen, we really like your work, we think we could build something really special. But here’s the thing … the budget is really stretched to the limit. We can’t really meet your guarantee, but we’ll give you a great platform for exposure. It will look great on your resume.”
The late Roy McClarty, who wrestled professionally worldwide from 1948 to 1977, had a practical rebuttal for that advice. “If you’re willing to work for pennies, to them that’s all you’re worth.” Roy was right, but with so many wrestling schools pumping out starry-eyed 18-year-olds in need of ring time, it’s harder and harder for established stars to hold the line on their business. I ran afoul of the administration one night in Surrey, BC, as the team leader sat the crew down and laid out the new direction for the franchise. “There’s a lot of potential with where the company is going. We’re going to be putting the spotlight on some new talent. Now you’ve each got a shot at it but it’s a building process. The money will come but for now don’t worry about the money, focus on the exposure.”
Sitting in the back row, I wasn’t buying it and I was appalled to see how many of my peers were lining up to drink the Kool-Aid. I turned to my friend, a fellow with a decade longer in the business than myself, and whispered, “Pay your rent with your exposure.” He couldn’t help himself but to laugh out loud and the whole management team scowled at us. The writing was on the wall and I was out the door. We see this a lot in multiple areas, don’t we? Business people are looked to for their expertise, skills and connections and are asked to volunteer or donate their time and resources. Maybe because it’s a buddy of yours, you are looking for the ‘friends and family’ pricing model. In small towns, nobody is immune to it. Primarily though, it’s the creative people - writers, artists, designers, marketers, social media experts, photographers. These are the under-valued skills on the market. It also speaks to the reason that we lose so many of these talented people to opportunities out of Province. For the young creative people out there who comprise our upcoming generation of professionals, don’t get discouraged when the progress is slow and the results that you’re aiming for don’t materialize as quickly as you hoped. Remember this: Success isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon - and that affords you more time in life to devote to the work that inspires you. Exposure, while enticing as it may be, is hard to measure in your bank account. Establish your brand, recognize the market value of that product, and never settle for less. That’s a lesson I’ve learned myself, thanks to the school of hard knocks.
Letters to the editor Dear editor, The Elgin and Area Lions may be facing a crisis. The Municipality of Grasslands has given a private company ‘Loraas Recycling’ from Saskatchewan, a 5 year contract to look after the recycling. This means that money from the recycling which has gone back into the community will be used to pay the company for their expenses for doing the recycling. For the last 20 plus years, since the recycling began, it has been the main source of income for the Club, and in
turn was able to flow the money back into the community as needed. Over the years this recycling has given around $50,000 to $55,000 back to those in need. This means that the Club will be depending more on the people from the Municipality to help and support this Club. International Lions, which is open to anyone over the age of 16, endeavours to help those in need financially when it is most needed; at the beginning of the need. The Club will still be collecting all 12V batteries and, hopefully, anyone who has old batteries sitting around,
Dear Southwest Horizon School Division Constituents, The Southwest Horizon School Division Annual Budget process for the development of the 2016/17 Operating Budget has commenced. Please accept this letter as an invitation to attend our Annual General Meeting and Preliminary Budget Presentation to be held on February 10, 2016, at Hartney School in Hartney, MB, at 6:00 p.m. Over the past year, Southwest Horizon School Division has consulted with our constituents in several ways. The Division has collected feedback from school satisfaction surveys, student advisory council meetings as well as from an extensive process entitled ThoughtExchange. The ThoughtExchange process invited our community to share their thoughts about what we are doing well and where we can improve and then prioritize these thoughts. The end goal for this process was to get a sense of shared values and priorities within our schools and across the Southwest Horizon School Division community. The feedback received has been instrumental in setting school improvement plans, the renewal of our Division’s Strategic Plan
and budget priorities. The Board of Trustees will be considering the feedback arising from the ThoughtExchange results in its upcoming deliberations for the 2016/17 Operating Budget. At this time, we invite all of our constituents to review the ThoughtExchange results at www.shmb.thoughtexchange.info/ or directly from our website at www.shmb.ca If you feel the Division should be focusing on other priorities, not specified in the ThoughtExchange results, or if you would like to provide further comments on the results, contact Carolyn Cory, Superintendent at 204-483-6248 or
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that please donate them to the Club. The Club will also collect your soft drink and beer cans as well as aluminum cans. Take those to the depot for the Club to sort and bag. Through the years the Club has given funds to the Community Hall, the Rink (including the Curling Rink), the churches, the Community Investors (restaurant), Rice committee for their projects, medical help with emergency expenses, the ambulance and Souris Food Bank plus many other individuals and in different areas. Look around you and name oth-
er service providers here in this area, excluding Minto and Hartney. Why could the Lions and community not have been involved in the decision on hiring a company to do the recycling? There is no reassurance forthcoming that the Lions will still be involved somehow with the day to day recycling. Souris Lions have disbanded, as everyone knows, but the Elgin and Area Lions are still here to help in that community as well. Hopefully for a long time yet with community support. Lion Cecile McMurray
carolync@shmb.ca or contact Kevin Zabowski, Secretary-Treasurer at 204-483-6261 or kevinz@ shmb.ca to provide your input. Please provide your initial feedback by December 31, 2015, so we can consider it before the Annual General Meeting and Preliminary Budget Presentation on February 10, 2016. We hope that you can join us on February 10, 2016. Please RSVP your attendance to Michelle Blades, Executive Secretary, at 204-483-6249 or michelleb@shmb.ca Sincerely, Southwest Horizon School Division Board of Trustees
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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. Another glorious day as I type this report. The trees are covered in hoar frost and look amazing, and it is still not too cold out, yet. So far winter is being very kind to us, weatherwise, but I for one would love some snow for Christmas, white and shining bright, snow! It always looks so fresh and clean and if you are able lay in the yard with your children and grandchildren and make snow angels, it is fun and brings back memories of our childhood days. I know I will need assistance getting back up but it will be fun and likely laughs for all involved. We wish to get older to do the things we want and wham, we are older and wish to be younger to be carefree and able to get out and about so much more easily. However, it is what it is, and we can only do the best we can. If you would like some help with chores, inside or outside your home, call the office and we will get you some help just as quickly as we can. Winter, summer, spring or fall, we have people to help you with most jobs that you might need done. We also hook up the Victoria Lifeline. This is a unit that with just the push of a button can get you help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Once we install it for you, you and your family and friends will have peace of mind knowing that help is available when others can’t always be there with you. We also have ERIK Kits, which once filled out, by you and your family, (or we can help, too), all your health information will be in a plastic holder, which hangs on your fridge by two magnets. Always ready at hand. If you ever have to go to the hospital it will help ambulance personnel to better assist you when they have this information. Cancer care drivers are organized through our office. We hope you never need this service but be assured it is here for you if you ever do need rides to and from your appointments. Call and register with us and we will take care of the rest. Our drivers are caring and confidential. Things to do with us at Victoria Park Lodge: Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. - Fun chair exercises; Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. - Fun Bingo; Friday at 1:30 p.m. - Fun games; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cory entertaining on the piano and singa-longs, too. At Crescent Manor on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. come join us for chair exercises. Come join in the fun!
Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: Police received a call of an abandoned vehicle on Highway 2 east of Souris. The car was said to have smashed windows. Police found the vehicle and contacted the registered owner, who advised that she had left the vehicle there but was unaware of the broken windows. This file remains unsolved. Souris RCMP is investigating a break, enter, and theft in the RM of North Cypress-Langford, where the owner advised copper wire was stolen. Souris RCMP responded to several motor ve-
hicle accidents within the past week. Police are reminding drivers to use speed appropriate to driving conditions. The Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) is back in Souris! This incarnation of COPP is being spearheaded by Brenda McKinney and Linda Ryckman. Should you require any information or wish to volunteer, please contact Brenda or Linda directly. Souris RCMP will now accept cash for criminal record checks! The cost for a basic or vulnerable sector check is still $10 or waived for volunteering for a registered charity (must provide letter on letterhead). Please be aware that you must provide exact amount only; no change can be given, as per policy. Speeding: 1 Other Traffic: 4 False Alarm: 1 Assist other Agencies: 3 Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergent crime: 204-483-2123 Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204483-2854
Bridge results for November 24 are as follows: 1st Don and Alva Doherty, 2nd Sharon Zelky and Gordon Powell, 3rd Mona Canning and Bob Arbuckle. Floor Shuffle results for November 25 are as follows: 1st Eugene Kowalchuk and Carol Urbanoski, 2nd Joan Dufily and Robert Pearce, 3rd Lucy Ramsey and Elsie Kruk. 500 results for November 26 are as follows: 1st Amelia Morden and Don Doherty, 2nd Ron Ramsey and Norval More, 3rd Gale Collinson and Ileen Fenwick.
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the right questions... “Is this the full price?” “Is this estimate guaranteed?” “Have you explained all the charges?” Whether you’re buying a new car or looking for a new cell phone, it’s sometimes easy to get carried away with the excitement of buying something new. And when you get carried away, sometimes you forget to ask the right questions.
Protect yourself Before you sign any contract or close any deal, make sure you get up-to-date consumer protection information. The Manitoba government’s Consumer Protection Office provides advice on everything from how to shop safely online to purchasing a gift card. Visit us at manitoba.ca to get the consumer protection you need. You’ll get free information that’s absolutely priceless.
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A Vintage Christmas Spending tips to avoid financial stress with Jesse Peters The holiday season can be a time of happiness and festivity, but with so many obligations it can also leave many of us feeling the pressure when it comes to our finances. From gifts to décor, dinner parties and fancy clothes, managing spending can be overwhelming. Krystal Yee, author of the blog Give Me Back My Five Bucks, has the following tips on how to maximize your hard earned dollars this season: 1. Set a budget - One of the biggest financial stressors can be not knowing how much you’ve spent and whether you’ve blown through money you don’t have. Setting a realistic budget that includes all expenses from gifts to travel to entertainment will give you piece of mind as you check off your list. You can also try an online budgeting tool and monitor your spending by checking your mobile banking app as you spend. 2. Do your research and shop around - Whether it’s purchasing a gift, an outfit for the company party or finding the perfect table setting for entertaining friends and family, do your research first to find the best deal. This can be done by visiting the online sites of retailers before you hit the mall or streets so you don’t make
any impulse purchases while you’re on the spot in a busy store. 3. Use a rewards card - Some credit cards earn money on every dollar you spend. A new survey from Tangerine found that the majority (61 per cent) of Canadians use a credit card for holiday spending to earn rewards on their purchases. Try a cashback card like Tangerine’s MoneyBack Credit Card, which allows you to spend and save at the same time. It gives 2% Money-Back Rewards on purchases in two categories of your choice (for example groceries or restaurants), and 1% Money-Back Rewards on all your other purchases. This card also has no annual fee. 4. Opt for DIY - Reduce your overall spending by incorporating homemade DIY gifts. There are endless resources online with easy DIY gift ideas that will impress your friends and family if you take the time to get crafty. This way they will remember the personal and unique touch, not the amount you spent on a gift. Also, don’t be afraid to regift that unused item that is simply not you. This is practical and financially savvy, but just make sure it’s thoughtful and the gift makes sense for the recipient.
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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 8, 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
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FRIDAY - SUNDAY SHOWTIME: 7:30 P.M. Phone 204-483-5215
Spectre December 4-6 Rated PG-13 • 150 min • Action | Adventure | Thriller Stars: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
The Peanuts Movie December 11-13 Rated G • 93 min • Animation | Adventure | Comedy Stars: Francesca Capaldi, Madisyn Shipman, Noah Schnapp Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home.
SOURIS VALLEY RECREATION PROGRAMS call 204-483-5214 or visit facebook.com/sourisrecreation Tuesdays Wednesdays Wed. & Sundays Starting Nov. 14
Pickleball 7:30p.m. - 9:00p.m. .......................................................Souris School Zumba 6:30p.m. - 7:30 p.m..................................................................in Souris Yoga 5:30p.m. - 6:30 p.m..........................................................in Alexander Yoga 7:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m...................................................................in Souris Woodworking 6:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m...................................................................in Souris Community Badminton 7:30 p.m..................................................at Souris School Children’s Rec Hockey ........................................................................................in Souris
PUBLIC NOTICE Radon Kits are available for pick up at the Municipal Office during office hours.
WARNING - THIN ICE!! Please STAY OFF Souris River and Plum Creek! The Souris Volunteer Firefighters extent a heartfelt Thank You to the many supporters and attendees who contributed to the Souris Legion’s Meat Draw on Nov. 29th. Proceeds from the evening will assist with fire department equipment purchases.
From Bing Crosby to Frank Sinatra, Christmas conjures up memories of great crooners. Fast forward to 2015 and Canadian singer Jesse Peters has the depth of vocal colour to bring you a soulful twist on a traditional set of Christmas carols. He comes to Souris to share with us an electrifying musical experience. His show Vintage Christmas is exactly that: it’s the classics approached in a way that’s at once familiar and fresh. Jesse Peters and special guest vocalist Lindsey Nagy are backed by guitar, bass, and piano, it’s a perfect Christmas evening, served up with class and style. Peters is from Calgary. At the age of 17, he received an award for outstanding musicianship at MusicFest Canada from the great Diana Krall. After six years of recording and touring across Canada with the jazz group The Peters Drury Trio, Jesse decided it was time to pursue other projects and left the group in 2003. In 2005, Jesse resurfaced as the face and voice of Edmontonbased funksoul artist Paramedic. Both Paramedic’s debut album and sophomore album
were nominated for Western Canadian Music Awards (2006 and 2009). He released his first solo album in 2011 (Face Time) and followed that up with a sophomore release in 2013 (Swingtime). He’s had music featured on TV shows such as Arctic Air (CBC), Continuum (Showcase), Bitten (SyFy) and SEED (City TV). Touring has taken him all over North America and across the Pacific to China. Highlights have included the prestigious Glenn Gould Studio Theatre in Toronto, Canada (presented by Massey Hall), performing in New York City and a tour of major centres in China. But whether on a con-
cert stage in China or in a school auditorium in rural Canada, it’s about accessibility to the music. According to a theatre manager who has worked with him more than once, “Jesse has a very warm and engaging persona. He likes to connect to his audience and make them feel like they’re part of the show and experience.” Souris District Arts Council is thrilled to be presenting Canadian singer-songwriter Jesse Peters and his Vintage Christmas Show at the Souris-Glenwood Community Hall on Thursday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket information is in the Coming Events section of this newspaper.
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 welltolerated,” 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. Seri-
ous 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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Southwest Sabres named to All-Star Squad
The following 2015 Southwest Sabres were selected to the Rural Manitoba Football League All Star Team: Kyle Campion, Matthew Vinck, Adam Kowalchuk, Johnny Williams, Chaz Will, Mark McDowell, Kyle Billon, and Alberto Pozo. These players will play in the All-Star game at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Stadium in May 2016. Kyle Campion received the Rural Manitoba Football League Rookie of the Year trophy for 2015. Pictured: (L-R): Tanner Scraba, Aiden Murphy, Johnny Williams, Kyle Campion, Adam Kowalchuk, Sandra Vinck (manager), Matthew Vinck. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
Hometown Manitoba Program offered Enhancing your community: Hometown Manitoba Program 2016 The Hometown Manitoba Program is once again being offered in 2016. Hometown Manitoba provides cost-shared financial support to rural municipalities, non-profit organizations, cooperatives and businesses in rural and northern Manitoba for projects that enhance communities. The Program remains the same as last year and includes; the Meeting Places component providing up to $5,000 or 1/3 of eligible costs, Main Streets component $1,000 or 50% of eligible costs, and Tree Planting $5,000 or 50% of the total costs, whichever is the lesser amount in all cases. For further program details or a copy of the application go to www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/ ruralcommunities/economicdevelopment/ hometown-manitoba.html or contact Paige McDougall atPaige.McDougall@gov.mb.ca or 1-204523-2194. The deadline for submitting 2016 Hometown
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Manitoba applications is December 15, 2015. Please submit you completed application by mail, email or fax to: Paige McDougall, Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Development, Box 190, 203 South Railway, Killarney, MB R0K 1G0 or email to Paige.McDougall@gov.mb.ca or fax to 204-523-5272.
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AG Notes: How to choose an advisor by Darren Bond, Farm Enterprise Management Specialist, MAFRD 204-861-2581 Farming today is very complex and profit margins are narrow. It is impossible to be an expert in everything, so increasingly, farmers are outsourcing their management by hiring advisors for things such as agronomy, marketing and transition planning, in addition to more traditional management outsourcing like accounting and legal advice. However, choosing an advisor for the farm can be a difficult and stressful task. Choosing the wrong advisor can result in waste of time and prove to be costly in not getting the proper advice. Here are some simple steps in how to choose an advisor and have them work effectively for you: 1. Identify your need. Start with writing down what you need done and be specific. Also write down what results you would like to see, in addition to the timeline for completion, your budget, any concerns and the scope of the project.
2. Actively search for an advisor. Contact other farmers and ask who they use or have used for advisors. Advertise in the local paper. Contact advisors that you know and see if they are interested in doing the work you require. If the type of advisor you are looking for is governed by a professional association, contact that association for a list of its members. 3. Start the selection process for your advisor. Much like a job interview or purchasing farm equipment, it is important to research and review your options. You can evaluate the advisor’s expertise by reviewing their education and their work experience and making sure they have knowledge of the industry. Don’t be afraid to ask for a resume and examples of their work. Be sure to meet with the candidate face to face, and ask prepared questions while taking notes. Ask for references and check those references with probing questions. Make sure they have errors and omissions insurance and third party liability insurance. Lastly, ne-
gotiate with the preferred candidate regarding the work you want done. If you can’t come to terms with the preferred candidate, start negotiating with the next candidate who meets your requirements. 4. Determine the compensation for the advisor. As part of your negotiations, determine the nature of the compensation the advisor is seeking. Will they charge you by the hour, by the acre, or will it be a lump sum payment? Will the compensation paid be partly contingency based (a certain outcome is required for payment) and will there be retainer fees (payments required to ensure the services of an advisor before the work is started)? Also important to know is when the payments are required and if there will be any holdbacks on payments until a portion or all of the work is completed. Ask for an estimate for the cost of your work, and then compare this with your budget to make sure you have adequate funds to complete the task. Most importantly, have this all stated in writing in a contract or an engage-
ment letter. 5. Create an advisor contract/ engagement letter. With your advisor, create a contract/engagement letter that describes the scope of work, along with the objectives for the project. It is important that you outline your expectation of the consultant, along with your deliverables. Any assumptions need to be listed, along with compensation and timelines for the work. As the client, your expectations will also be stated, so make sure these are accurate and attainable. Make sure termination clauses are adequate and ensure the contract/engagement letter is clear regarding penalties for termination. 6. Measure the performance of the advisor. Conduct a periodic review of the work your advisor is performing to ensure you are getting the work done in the way you want and in accordance to the contract/ engagement letter. If there are any problems or if the project is off track, be sure to address these deficiencies with your advisor sooner rather than later. Finally, if you can’t seek a resolution to correct any problems, you may have to release the advisor from the contract. Just make sure you do so in the manner described in the contract/ engagement letter and keep any financial penalties in mind. By following the steps listed above, you can set yourself up for the best chance of success in choosing your next advisor for your farm!
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Our family would like to thank the following - all who sent cards, flowers and food, it was greatly appreciated. To Dr. Cram and the nursing staff at the Souris Hospital, thank you. To Darcie Donogh for all your assistance. The Souris Home Care for your special care. The Souris Personal Care Home, thank you for the wonderful care given to Marion. Thank you to Dexter and Val at Kowalchuk’s for their professionalism and care during a difficult time, it was greatly appreciated. To the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, thank you for the wonderful lunch, knowing you all knew Marion as a member made the tea very special. The Family of Marion Green
Coming Events Activities at Souris Legion #60 - General Meeting, Monday, December 14, 8:00 p.m.; - Cribbage, 2015 last game December 16, 2016 first game January 6; - Bingo, 2015 last game December 17, 2016 first game January 7; - Meat Draw, Friday, December 18, 2015, 6:00 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2016, 5:00 p.m. BRANDON GUN & COLLECTIBLES SHOW. Sat. Dec 12, 10am to 5pm & Sun. Dec 13, 10am to 4pm. Keystone Centre. BUY, SELL, TRADE. Call 204725-4363 Souris District Arts Council invites you to get in the spirit of the season with JESSE PETERS Vintage Christmas, Thursday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Hall. Tickets for adults $20; students $10. Tickets available at Plaza Petals or Kirkup Agencies, or by calling Sharon Dunn 204-483-2001. Perhaps this could even be that Christmas gift for someone special. Come out and bring a friend, or even the others in your office!
Souris Glenwood Foundation will be presenting their 2015 grants to various groups on Thursday, December 10 at the Arts Council Concert - “Jesse Peters.” Souris Legion #60 Holiday Hours - Thursday, December 24 Closed 6:00 .m. - Christmas Day, December 25 CLOSED - Boxing Day, December 26 CLOSED Other weekdays open regular hours - Thursday, December 31 Closed at 6:00 p.m. - New Year’s Day, January 1, Open 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. to members and guests.
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Claim it before tax time! 204-453-5372 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 Association?s 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 PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE! Nov 27 Dec 6. Save 10-60% off all instock store-wide products. BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS: $499 Queen 800 pocket coil mattress set (firm or plush). $199 5 piece table set (table 36?x48?). $449 4 piece bedroom suite including dresser, mirror, night stand & headboard (2 colours). OTHER CHRISTMAS SPECIALS: $995 solid birch table set w/4 chairs (46?x46? opens to 65? round). $695 King pillow-top mattress set. Many other floor model, fabric furniture specials. 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.
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Apartments/Condos for Rent One bedroom apartment, central location, parking, laundry and water, $437/month. Phone Souris Apartments manager 204-4833123. 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.
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GREEN
Marion Irene passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 15, 2015. Marion was born October 27, 1933 in Souris, MB, the eldest of four children to Frank and Evelyn Kufflick. She attended the Hillsdale School and finished her education at Griswold, MB. Marion was an avid ball player and catcher was her position. She curled for many years, and in later years enjoyed watching the “curling” on TV with her son, Wayne. Marion married Jack Green on January 31, 1953 in Fort William, ON. They returned to the farm north of Souris in 1955 and it was there they raised three boys - Wayne, Brian, and Donald. Marion was very involved in the community, The Millan Social Club, Beresford Church, and the Souris Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She played guitar, piano, and sang at local dances. While on the farm, Marion took a hairdressing course and set up shop in her home. Many friends and neighbours came to get their hair done and always had a good visit. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attended basketball, skating, baseball, and hockey events. Grandma Marion was their #1 fan. Marion is survived by her sons Wayne of Brandon, Brian (wife Brenda) of Souris; grandson Mathew (wife Melissa), great-grandson Nolan and great-granddaughter Natalie of Kemnay; granddaughter Jenna (husband Lee) Marwick of Souris. Son Donald (wife Melanie); granddaughters Kalena and Jerra of Carberry. Marion is also survived by her brother Geordie (Joyce) of Saskatoon and sister Joyce Gerry of Calgary. A celebration of Marion s life was held on October 20, 2015, at the Souris Legion.
Mom, Grandma, Marion will be greatly missed.
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With sadness the family of Lil Staples announce that she passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the age of 82. Remaining to cherish Lilʼs memory are daughters Kim and Debbie (Cliff); grandchildren Lincoln (Lisa), Jade (Giselle) and Bobbi Lynn (Grant); great-grandchildren Chloe, Cassidy, Dorian, Justin, Carter, Payton and Will. Lil was born in Abernethy, SK on February 7, 1933. When she was a child the family moved to Manitoba and she finished her schooling in Carroll and Brandon. She then immediately went to work for Manitoba Telephone System and worked there until her retirement. Lil was a lover of the outdoors and her horses. Many summers were spent driving from town fair to town fair to show Arabian horses, working in her garden or hiking trails at the various parks in Manitoba. Lil loved to travel and spent the first part of her retirement in her Westphalia camper touring western Canada. Her favourite place during the last few years has been her seasonal camper at the Indian Head Campground. She enjoyed weekends from May to September camping and visiting with friends and family. Lil will be sadly missed by all. A ceremony to celebrate Lilʼs life will be held at St. Paulʼs United Church, Souris, MB on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. with a private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Lil, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, Can you please send me an old remedy to fertilize a cactus? Betty Dear Betty, Cacti are hardy plants that require low nutrient care. ‘Homemade Cacti Fertilizer’ is as easy as combining 1 tbsp. Epsom salt and one gallon water. Misting plants with a spray bottle rather than pouring water into the pot is preferred. Succulents (plants with leafy tissues that conserve moisture) only need fertilizer in late spring or summer. One of the very best trade secrets for happy cacti is to add compost rich in nutrients to soil mix. Dear Reena, The mirror attached to my dresser has a film that I cannot get off and I have tried a few things. Would the sun do this to the mirror? What should I be using? I only use water and microfibre cloths on my mirrors. Linda Dear Linda, It is possible that the mirror is permanently etched from the sun. However, there may be other factors such as your water, or smokers who resided in your home (the haze may be from nicotine). In any case, here are a few solutions to try that have proven successful. Spray the mirror with shaving cream and wipe with three day old or older newspaper. Or wipe the mirror with cornstarch and water, rinse with water and dry with newspaper. Or into a spray bottle combine: 1 tsp. dish soap, one quarter cup rubbing alcohol and 2 cups vinegar. Spray mirror with contents and wipe with newspaper. Or another option - 50/50 household ammonia and water, wipe and dry with newspaper. Hi Reena, I have inherited a leather recliner from my aunt. I am sure that the nursing home she lived in used some sort of detergent on the chair and now every-
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thing sticks to it. Is there something I can do or use to get rid of the sticky-ness and restore the feel of the leather? It is a well-cared for and comfortable chair and I would like to keep it without recovering it. Sharron Dear Sharron, Restoring sticky leather is a two-step process. Step 1: Combine 1 tbsp. dish soap into 2 cups water. Wipe leather with a sponge. Rinse with water. Step 2: Using a soft cloth; apply commercial leather conditioner in a circular motion. Wait 20 minutes and using the same soft cloth, gently buff. Dear Reena, My son is on the ice a few times a week for hockey training. How often should I take his skates in for sharpening? Thanks. Myron Dear Myron, The general rule is to sharpen skates after about 25 hours of skating. But if he walks on hard surfaces or skates on rough ice, blades will dull faster. Sharpening skates too often can reduce the life of the blades. If your son finds that he no longer grips the ice and slips or can’t properly turn, or you observe nicks in the blades, then it’s time. Dear Reena, Purple candle wax dripped onto my beige synthetic fibre carpet which has a low nap. What should I do? I have scraped off as much of the wax as I can and await your suggestion as to further treatment. Thank you. Irene Dear Irene, What you need to do is place a single-layered brown paper bag over the wax and using a warm iron, press the area to lift the wax, be careful not to scorch the carpet. Move the bag around so you don’t push wax further into the carpet. When the wax is a distant memory, take Head and Shoulders dandruff shampoo and water and blot it over the area to clean the rest of the mess (test on an incon-
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Roy Allan Logan Roy Allan Logan passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2015, in Brandon, MB with his family by his side. He will be dearly missed by his wife Shirley and by his three girls: Brenda, husband Corny Hiebert and their son Travis and his partner Jen; daughter Lynn, husband Brad Cory and their children Kristin and Braeden; daughter Lee-Anne, husband Gary Kruk and their children Alyssa, Devin and his partner Jenna. Roy also leaves behind his brother Mel and his wife Lil Logan, sister-in-law Anne Spain, as well as nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Bob and Laura Logan and his sister, Hattie McFarland and his infant son Darryll. Dad will forever be in our hearts. He is now with his dog Sport. Dad taught us... “With Love in our Hearts, We Can do Anything”. A private family service will be held in the summer. Donations in memory of Roy may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Unit 3-824-18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5B7. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com . Arrangements are in care of Brockie Donovan Funeral & Cremation Services, Brandon, MB 204-7270694.
spicuous area first). Rinse with water and blot. Hi Reena, After many years of using my kitchen sink at our cottage/home, for washing paint brushes and trays, etc., I have lots of scratches on the rim and all over. It is a brushed stainless look, is there some way that I can safely get rid of the scratches? Thanks for any help and for all the good tips I get from reading your column. Keep up the good work! Pat Hi Pat, There are multiple commercial products available at home hardware stores designed to remove scratches on stainless steel, including all appliances, even the kitchen sink! Or buff out scratches yourself; using a sand pad for intense scratches or a scuff pad (number one for heavier scratches) or 000 for finer scratches. Spray the stainless steel with 50/50 white vinegar and water. Buff out scratches with the pad. Make sure to use long, even strokes and pull the pad along the grain. Using short strokes will result in a patchy finish. Polish with a soft cloth. Hi Reena, This is a two part question: I have a frying pan with a dimpled non-stick surface which is used mostly for weekend bacon and eggs breakfasts. What is the best way of cleaning these pans? I have been running hot water into the pan and scrubbing with paper towels so as not to remove the seasoning. Is there an easier and more effective way to clean? My other question concerns the build-up of baked-on food on the outside of the pan. What can I use to remove this mess? Plastic scouring pads have no effect. Even putting the pan through the dishwasher’s “pots and pans” cycle doesn’t budge it in the least! Thanks. Michael Dear Michael, An easy and very effective technique for cleaning the interior side of non-stick frying pans is to place them in the dishwasher. The bleach and liquid used to make dishwasher detergent cleans the pan interior, and zaps lingering odours, which tend to remain in the pan. Option 2: Boil 1 tbsp. baking soda and 2 cups vinegar for 3 minutes. When pan is cool enough to touch; scrub with green scrubby pad. In order to clean the outside of a frying pan, the easiest solution is to ventilate and apply oven cleaner. The down side to oven cleaner is that this method can actually void the warranty on your pan. Another option is to scrub the outside of the pan with Barkeepers Friend and a damp non-scratch abrasive pad. Leave for a few hours and scrub well. Tasty Holiday Snack of the Week Carmel popcorn: Pop approximately two cups popcorn kernels. Into a saucepan melt 1 cup butter. Stir in 2 cups brown sugar, 1/2 corn syrup and 1 tsp. salt. Stir while mixture comes to a boil. Stop stirring and allow mixture to continue to boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add half tsp. vanilla and half tsp. baking soda. Toss sauce and popcorn together. Spread onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour being careful to stir every 15 minutes. Cool and eat! Best Healthy Snack of the Week Be amazed at this easy two ingredient ‘Strawberry Roll-Up’! Into a blender pour 3 cups strawberries (stems removed) and one tbsp. honey. Blend until smooth. Spread contents evenly to cover an 11x15 inch baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Bake for 2-3 hours until no longer sticky. Cool for 3 hours. Use scissors to cut parchment paper and strawberries into lengthwise strips. Roll and toss into lunches or store in an airtight container. Ready to eat? Unroll fruit, remove from parchment paper and eat! Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first.
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(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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Where should you invest Stocks or Mutual Funds? It’s one of the most common and vexing decisions for an investor - is it better to put your money into individual stocks or mutual funds? The simple answer is that both can be appropriate and they’re not mutually exclusive. It just depends on your personal circumstances. To determine which is right for you, it’s a good idea to take a number of factors into consideration. These include your level of investment experience, amount time available to conduct research, amount of time to be invested, comfort with volatility, ability to replace principal, sum of money that can be invested at the time of purchase, and the size and contents of your underlying base portfolio. Generally speaking, the less experienced you are as an investor, the less time available to manage your investments, and the less money at your disposal for investing, the more likely it is that mutual funds may be an appropriate choice for you. To understand why, consider the nature of mutual funds. They are a collection
stocks, bonds or a combination of both, and they come with a couple of important advantages: Mutual funds are professionally managed, so investors can benefit from that expertise. You don’t have to worry about choosing which stocks and bonds to own. With a mutual fund, your success is not tied to just one or two companies or one or two bonds. In other words, you gain the benefit of diversification. With a single purchase, you get exposure to many stocks or many bonds, or a combination of both. In fact, there are over 5,000 different mutual funds in Canada, reflecting a wide range of investing themes to meet a variety of investor objectives and levels of risk tolerance. While diversification does not guarantee a profit and does not protect against loss in a declining market, it can significantly reduce your risk. And you can have instant diversification with a relatively small amount of money by, for example, purchasing as few as two or three different equity mutual funds that span different investing styles, mandates and geographies.
On the other hand, with ownership of individual stocks, you would need much more money to establish reasonably-sized positions in a range of stocks that would comprise a properly diversified portfolio. Constructing this portfolio would also require knowledge of industry allocations and proportions. To illustrate the point, think about your choices if you had $5,000 to invest. If you used that money to buy a high-quality equity mutual fund, you could gain exposure to many stocks. In purchasing individual stocks, that $5,000 cannot give you anywhere near the same diversification because you would only have enough money to buy a small position in a few companies. Imagine if you were to buy just a few stocks and one of those stocks performed poorly. The damage could be severe, whereas if that stock was just one of many within a mutual fund, the loss could be limited. As a rule of thumb, you might begin consideration of investing in individual stocks once you have a
base portfolio size of greater than $100,000. For example, you could build a basket of 20 high-quality, dividend-paying stocks in different sectors and geographies for proper portfolio diversification. Each could have a weighting of five per cent. On the other hand, if you have smaller base portfolio - of less than $100,000 - you might find that mutual funds are preferable for the instant diversification. Mutual funds may also be more appropriate if you have a lower tolerance for risk. Stocks may deliver greater returns in the long run compared to mutual funds but they tend to come with slightly greater risk and investors need to be aware of their inherent daily fluctuations. Whether it’s stocks, mutual funds or a combination of both, the key is selecting the right ones in the right amounts. That’s why it’s important to speak with your financial advisor* to make sure your portfolio has appropriate holdings that are matched to your particular circumstances. Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
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