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The Zone 9 High School Provincial Curling playoffs took place in Souris over the weekend with 11teams taking part. After some back and forth action and a lot of fun, the boys team from Virden and the girls team from Elkhorn came out on top. Our Souris boy did very well ending up tied for third place. Pictured here are a few team battling hard for top spot. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Rach III rocks!
submitted On Tuesday, February 2, world renowned concert pianist Alexander Tselyakov and Tigran Saakyan performed Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto in D Minor live in Souris to the thrill of a full house. The concert began with a solo piano sonata performed by Tigran, a master student of Alexander’s at Brandon University. Tigran graduated from Gnessins Russian Academy of Music in Moscow and has won prizes in piano competitions in France and Italy. Following Tigran’s skilled performance, his teacher joined him for the two-piano version of Rachmaninoff’s greatest concerto, with Alexander as soloist on first piano and Tigran as “orchestra” on second piano. What ensued was 44 minutes of glorious, romantic Rachmaninoff! Alexander performed the entire score by memory as Tigran ex-
pertly supported and matched his musicality for 79 pages of music! The two were in perfect synchronicity as their hands flew over the keys meeting every challenge Rachmaninoff threw at them. Eric Sanderson, a young piano student from Hartney, asked the pianists afterward how many times they had rehearsed the concerto together prior to the evening’s performance, to which they replied, “six”, after some thought. We were astounded! In fact, the whole performance was “over the top”; firstly, because the concerto is one of the longest and most difficult ever written, and secondly, it was surreal that it was happening in a living room in Souris. Two Russian pianists performing the Rach III live in Souris…once in a lifetime! The appreciative crowd rose to it’s feet immediately as the finale roared to a close, thoroughly amazed by the marathon of beautiful music that had transpired! Alexander jokingly thanked the audience for having patience to listen to such a long work…but it was definitely our pleasure! An encore was given by Alexander, and to the joy of Jean Dornian, it was “The Flight of the Bumblebee”, a favourite piece she had been hoping to hear. Desserts and visiting were enjoyed by the performers and music lovers. Pictures were taken to send back to Russia so Tigran’s mother “could see him with his teacher”. The concert was held at the home of John and Lara Mason (piano teacher). The acoustic grand piano was tuned twice four days prior to the concert and piano technician, Mark Cramer, donated several hours of his time perfecting the piano’s action for the Master’s performance.
Top: World renowned concert pianist, Alexander Tselyakov and Tigran Saakyan performed Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto in D Minor live in Souris on February 2. Alexander and Tigran at the finish of their performance. Left: Concert goers were eager to hear news of Daniel Tselyakov, Alexander’s son who is studying music in Montreal. Daniel had appeared in concert with his father in Souris on two occasions PHOTO/COURTESY LARA MASON
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Credit Unions serving southwestern Manitoba sponsor the 2nd Annual Credit Union Family Day BRANDON, MB (February 2016) Twelve Credit Unions serving southwestern Manitoba are once again pleased to announce their joint sponsorship of the 2nd Annual Credit Union Family Day on March 30, 2016, at the upcoming Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF). “The decision to work with other Credit Unions in our area was easy given our shared vision of serving the membership more effectively by working together,” says Brad Ross, general manager of Minnedosa Credit Union. “This is at the heart of the co-operative movement.” This year, the RMWF takes place from March 28 - April 2, 2016, in Brandon at the Keystone Centre. The RMWF is one of West-
ern Canada’s largest agricultural events where people see show jumping and heavy horse competitions, livestock sales and displays, hands-on agricultural awareness programs, live entertainers, over 300 commercial and agricultural exhibits and more. Year after year, around 110,000 people attend the weeklong RMWF. “The goal of the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba is to provide top quality entertainment for the entire family at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. Having the support of the Credit Unions allows us the flexibility to source superior acts for the Fair that appeal to all ages and attract people from across the Westman area and beyond,” says Ron Kristjansson, general manager of the Provincial Exhibition of
S.O.S. office is located in Victoria Park Lodge. Our phone/fax number is 204-4833106. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please feel free to drop in or call us for a visit anytime, we would love to talk to you. What interesting weather we had this past weekend. Nice, then rain/snow, then rain and then wham, in blows a really cold winter wind and all the roads, parking lots, and sidewalks were not safe to walk on. Winter in full force, highways shut but the next day was much nicer. Oh, our Manitoba winters never cease to amaze me but we really have had a decent winter so far for sure. S.O.S. hooks up the Victoria Lifeline Service which will get you help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with just the push of a button. You and your family and friends will have peace of mind knowing you can get help, even if they are not right there.
Manitoba. Staff representing 12 of the Credit Unions will be stationed in the Main Concourse at the Keystone Centre throughout the entire six day fair, acting as CU Ambassadors for all attendees. For people who attend the Fair on Credit Union Family Day their hands will be stamped with the CU hands & globe logo, they will be greeted by CU Ambassadors at the main entrance, they can attend performances by Toopy & Binoo in the afternoon and/or the fiddler’s contest in the evening, enjoy special activities taking place at the CU booth in the main concourse and witness significant Credit Union signage throughout the 540,000 square foot venue. If you are in Brandon, MB, March 28 - April 2, please stop by
Cancer Care drivers are also available to get you to and from your cancer treatments. Call the office and we will do the rest for you - booking your rides, as long as you give us the dates and times of the appointments, we will do the rest. Our drivers are confidential and reliable. We hope you never need this service but if you do, it is available through S.O.S. Congregate Meals are served five days a week at Crescent Manor at 5:00 p.m. If you would like to enjoy a delicious meal and good company, call 204-483-3990 and book yourself in. You’ll be glad you did. well You can also purchase take home meals. Some fun things to do at VPL: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - fun exercises; Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. - fun Bingo; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. - Cory playing the piano and singing; Fridays at 1:30 p.m. - fun games. Call the office for more information. We hope you will come and join us. At Crescent Manor on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - fun exercises. Everyone is welcome to join in. The Handi-Van will get you to and from your in/or out of town appointments. Every third Wednesday we plan a trip to Brandon, so you can get away for a few hours, meet friends, have lunch and shop for those things you cannot buy in town. Call our office to get booked on the next outing, February 17. S.O.S have workers ready to help you with cleaning, inside and outside, your homes: odd jobs, drivers for out of town or in
and say, “Hello”! About Credit Unions serving southwestern Manitoba For over 25 years, several Credit Unions serving southwestern Manitoba have collaborated on projects to bring benefit to members and communities throughout the region. These Credit Unions have included any or all of the following: Austin, Amaranth, Beautiful Plains, Catalyst, Crocus, Erickson, Minnedosa, Portage, Strathclair, Sunrise, Vanguard and Westoba. For additional information, visit www.mbcreditunions.ca, www.twitter.com/mbcreditunions or www.facebook.com/mbcreditunions or contact Terri Roulette McCartney, Marketing Manager, Sunrise Credit Union, 204.726.3659, tmccartney@sunrisecu.mb.ca
town if the Handi-Van is booked. We will do our best to help you out. Having some help is like having a new friend. Lost your temper, did you? Well, dear, I would not mind it, It’s not such a dreadful loss---pray don’t try to find it! Very wise advice, surely. J.M. Robertson wrote these words, many years ago. Where is the road to Happiness? It’s somewhere on Life’s route, and the kind of destination that’s worthy of pursuit. With Optimism acting as a guide, the map’s inclined to show the road to Happiness, Is not so hard to find. Tips: • Add vinegar occasionally to the water in your humidifier. It will keep the air fresher. • To help remove smoke smell from your room, dip a towel in equal parts vinegar and water. Wring out and whirl gently over your head. • Drains and toilet bowls can be deodorized and sanitized with vinegar. • Give carpets a liberal sprinkling of salt before vacuuming. It will help destroy moth larva and brighten colours. • To remove damp and musty odours in closets, place used coffee grounds in an open container in the closet. This can also be used in the fridge to control odors. Well, this is all for this week, so take care and we hope to hear from you soon. If you have questions or requests give us a call.
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On Wednesday, February 3, our Cribbage players used 6 1/2 tables. Once again, Evelyn Harlton and Deb Robinson finished with the best score. Lorna Binions and Joan Dufily took second place and Wendy Bilton and Lyle Edgerton claimed third spot. It was definitely Joan Dufily’s night as she also won the 5050 draw. On Thursday, February 4, 28 people showed up at the clubroom ready to shout “Bingo”. Most of the noise came from Doreen Edgars as she yelled three times. Double hollers came from Alys Will, Marge Rose, Barb Gordon, and Lil Atchison. Lil’s last shout was on the Little House, which was worth $43. We congratulated Marion Morris on her 80th birthday which was on Friday, February 5. On Friday, February 5, our meat draw was very well attended and wins were mostly well scattered. However, Felix Boulanger and Helen Fallis were able to collect two meat
packages each. We didn’t know Felix had won twice until we were told that he had sent his wife up to get his first win. Helen was able to get her second package by drawing her own ticket. Danny Belbas held the winning ticket on the 50-50 draw and received $156. The “Chase the Ace” pot was up to $2,828.50 and Evelyn Bowles tried to put it in her purse. The Ace eluded her and so someone will have a chance at it next week. A delicious roast turkey supper was available after the meat draw. Our Curling Funspiel is being planned for Saturday, March 19. Watch for more details in the coming weeks. Our first general meeting of 2016 will be held on Tuesday, February 16, starting at 8:00 p.m. Our 2016 budget will be presented at this meeting. Also, the Cubs and Scouts will attend to give a presentation of their trip to Drumheller last year. This will be very interesting so please make plans to attend this meeting. Remember, if you have questions, suggestions or complaints about the Legion, you must be present at a general meeting to have your voice heard. Hoping to see many members out.
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Here & There
Compiled by Judy Wells
The Western Canadian “The Life and Times of Nellie McClung” Several people attended a presentation by Bette Mueller on the Life and Times of Nellie McClung at Manitou Regional Library on January 19. Mueller shared her opinions about what she felt made Nellie McClung a special person whose memory has lived on in popular culture and who has been the subject of several biographies. • • • Crossroads This Week “Open For Business” Dwight Logeot and his partner, Darrell Carlisle, opened the doors to Corner Equipment Shoal Lake at the former location of Murray’s Farm Supplies on January 25 with its focus on being a short line dealer similar to the previous dealership. Logeot stated they would be opening on a smaller capacity initially, with the idea of ramping up for spring. He added they are still looking for a couple key staff members for their Shoal Lake location - their second location - with the first being in the Manitoba community of Carroll. The death of a two-month old female infant from the Sioux Valley First Nation has become a homicide investigation. The Manitoba Serious Crimes Unit, which has been leading the investigation since being notified on January.4 continues to investigate what is now a homicide case. • • • The Gazette “Destroyed historic home uninsured” The historic home that went up in flames in Glenboro recently was not insured. A cause hasn’t been confirmed but the fire started in the basement, where there was a wood-fired furnace. The home, believed to be built around 1900, has served as Glenboro Hospital and a Personal Care Home for periods of time before being reverted to a private residence. One person who was in the home at the time escaped the fire without injuries.
I have a trio of books by Canadian authors for you to consider today. The Night Bell, by Inger Ash Wolfe, is a fairly good mystery - three, actually. It all begins when bones are dug up on the construction site of a new subdivision. These turn out to be the bones of children, and the building site was once that of a county foster home. Investigation into this ‘cold case’ is resisted by the subdivision developers, as they worry the negative publicity will further depress their already slumping sales. But then several of the subdivision residents are murdered. Are these deaths related to those of the orphans? And how, if at all, does the disappearance and presumed death of a young girl in 1959 factor in to all of this? Not a bad mystery, though a bit sloppy in some details. The Piano Maker, by Kurt Palka is a very different book. It tells of Helene Giroux, daughter of a renowned French piano maker. Caught up in WWII, Helene loses both her husband and the
family business to the war. Her difficulties are exacerbated when she mistakenly entrusts her remaining assets to an old suitor. He eventually does help her to escape to Canada, but Helene remains penniless. We meet her years later as she arrives in St. Homais, on Nova Scotia’s north shore. Well dressed, driving a good car yet carrying everything she owns in the trunk and refusing to discuss her history, she is a mystery to the townspeople. Drawn to the Church, she finds an old piano – remarkably one of those originally made by her family – which she tunes and subsequently plays during services, thus becoming an accepted member of both congregation and town. This happy state of affairs comes to an abrupt end when the local constable suddenly appears with a warrant for her arrest, a warrant based on new information which has reactivated an old murder case in which she was the primary suspect. The story moves back and forth in time and across continents as Helene’s story is finally told. Although I found it hard to understand her behaviour at times - especially as concerns the trust she places in that old suitor/business partner - I was totally caught up in the final chapter of their multi-year relationship. Overall a good read.
I’m not sure I can say the same about Margaret Atwood’s new work The Heart Goes Last. It is recognizably ‘Atwood’ - a bit odd, a little futuristic, and focusing on the darker side of society. It tells of a society which has completely broken down - massive unemployment, poverty, crime, etc. But an experimental social project – the Positron Project - has begun, which promises full employment, full benefits, all wants and needs met, and so on. In large measure, this is all made possible through the simple expedient of having half the population incarcerated half the time citizens alternating monthly between being prisoners and being free. No, it doesn’t really makes sense to me either but let’s just go with it. Life seems almost utopian as even when prisoners, the ‘inmates’ are treated extremely well. The ‘almost’ in that becomes increasingly ominous as the story progresses however. Ultimately we are involved in espionage, organ harvesting (from ‘unwilling’ donors), sex slaves - both as robots as well as neurologically ‘altered’ humans, fake Elvises and Marilyn Monroes, knitted blue bunnies, and much, much more. I can’t honestly say I enjoyed the book all that much, but it was…well… very Atwood.
Edward Jones Share financial lessons with your children on Family Day Many people across Canada are celebrating Family Day, a chance to spend precious time with your loved ones and to reflect on how much they mean to you. If you are a parent, or a grandparent, you might want to take the opportunity to share some important financial lessons with your young ones. After all, you’ve probably learned many lessons and have valuable wisdom to share about the basics of saving and investing. Passing all that knowledge along might make a big difference to your kids’ financial well-being in the future. Here are a few tips for getting your youngster off to a good financial start in life: • Teach them how to save. Many parents give children an allowance but that should also come with an understanding of the difference between saving and spending. You might want to show them how to divide their money into two pools - one for spending and the other
to be put into a bank account. If children earn extra cash by babysitting, mowing lawns or doing other chores, you could offer to match whatever funds they keep out of the spending pile and in the savings account. That’ll motivate them to save more. • Introduce them to the fun of picking stocks. Children are often fascinated by the idea of owning shares of a company. And the more they understand about stocks, the more interested they become. Consider playing a family “stock-picking” game. Everyone in the family could choose a diverse basket of 10 stocks to follow for a year. Then award a prize to the person whose stock portfolio has performed best. This is a good opportunity to teach the basics of stock analysis, by examining the factors that caused some investments to perform better than others. And don’t underestimate your children’s ability to grasp fairly sophisticated concepts. Children love to learn. You might even take the stock market game a step further and give shares but make sure they’re qual-
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Southwest Horizon School Division Board of Trustees minutes These minutes are being released as an unofficial record of the meeting and are subject to amendment/ratification at the next regular board meeting of the School Board The regular meeting of the Southwest Horizon School Division Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday, January 27, at 7:00 p.m. in Hartney. Trustees present -Sven Kreusch (vice-chair), Cindy Cassils, Michelle Edwards, Janice McDonald, Penny Oliver, Linda Phillips; Administration present - Carolyn Cory, Kevin Zabowski; Recording secretary Michelle Blades. Regrets - Scott Perkin (chair), Allan Downey, Chris Page. Edwards/Oliver: Be it resolved that we adopt the agenda, as amended. Carried. Cassils/McDonald: Be it resolved that we approve the minutes from the regular Board meeting of January 13 and the special meeting of January 20, as circulated. Carried. Edwards/Oliver: Be it resolved that we approve the staffing report, as presented. Carried. Superintendent report Restitution Sessions for PAC - The Curriculum Coordinator and trained Restitution Facilitators in SHSD are organizing • • • Restitution Information Sessions for interested PACs in SHSD. • Grad Survey - During the first week of January, Grade 12 students from each school in SHSD completed an on-line survey developed by Senior Admin. The survey included questions regarding their thirteen years of school experience, preparation for the transition out of our schools, as well as their post-secondary plans. Results of this survey will be shared on the SHSD website. • Thoughtexchange - Students in Grades 5-9 are currently engaged in a survey through Thoughtexchange in which they are asked to share their interests both in and out of the classroom as well as their ideas and vision of what their school experience could be. Phase one of this project wraps up on January 22 followed by a week during which students will consider the ideas of other students and assist us in setting priorities. Results from this survey will be shared on our website in February. • Student Advisory Committee - During the coming weeks the Superintendent will meet with student groups from Grades 9-12 in each of our 12 schools. Students are invited to bring topics for discussion. The focus for these sessions is assessment/reporting, engagement, and school strengths. • My Students in The Middle Years - The Manitoba Department of Education and Advanced Learning has developed the following website for educators and parents. It includes links to Engaging Middle Years Students in Learning, Five Key Actions to Improve Student Engagement in the Middle Years, and a parent resource. Links are also available on our division website at www.shmb.ca for ‘My Child in Middle Years’, ‘My Child in School’ and ‘My Learning at Home’. • Provincial Report Card Resources - Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning plans to collect report card data for the purpose of ensuring continuous improvement, particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy. In order to reinforce assessment and grading practices they have created new resources that can be accessed through the following links: -Provincial Report Card Frequently Asked Questions: Assessment and Grading (FAQs) http:// www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/assess/report_cards/ faq_ag.html -A resource/handout Report Card Opinions vs. Facts pertaining to department expectations for assessment and grading http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/
k12/assess/report_cards/index.html Correspondence -Report Card Performance Profiles: SupplemenThe following correspondence was reviewed: tary descriptions of student achievement across the C4ST – WiFi in Schools Concern • Minister of levels of the report card grading scale, both generic, Education - Science Labs • PSFB - Pierson School • http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/assess/report_ PSFB - SHSD Capital Support 2016 • MSBA - Anne cards/grading/competence.html Frank House Educational Projects • MSBA - Balanc-Specific to the mathematics (Grades 1-8) subject ing Educational and Fiscal Responsibilities Webinar categories http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/assess/ February 3 • Manitoba Education and Advanced report_cards/grading/math.html Learning - Religious Diversity in Manitoba Schools. • Numeracy PD - Manitoba Education and AdUnfinished Business vanced Learning will provide a one-day session MADD Sponsorship request was reviewed. called Focusing on Numeracy for Grade 7-9 Students McDonald/Cassils: Be it resolved that we apin Manitoba for divisions across Manitoba. South- prove the sponsorship request for the MADD Meswest Horizon has been given 11 spots that we will fill sage Yearbook, in support of MADD Canada. Carwith staff from across the division. ried. Secretary-treasurer report New Business • Draft Budget update - an update was provided. Oliver/Edwards: Be it resolved that By-Law #108 • Operations Report - Capital A, B and C Projects: be read a first, second, third and final reading: - Souris - Wall and Veneer Replacement Project A by-law of the Southwest Horizon School Divi- This project is awaiting a final review and walk- sion for joining a Public Parks and Recreation District through. There will be a lot of landscaping work to under the provisions of Sections 72(1) and 73 of The do in the spring. Public Schools Act (Antler River Recreation District). - Pierson Gym Roof Replacement - As the weather The original agreement was made between Southhas warmed up the project will get back on track. west Horizon School Division, RM of Albert, RM of There was some siding work left to do and the roof Arthur, RM of Brenda, RM of Edward and the Town is complete. of Melita. The update is required to reflect that the - Wawanesa and Hartney Roof Replacement - RM.of Brenda is now known as the Municipality of PSFB is scheduling the tender for the week after the Brenda-Waskada and that RM of Albert, RM of ArFebruary long weekend. thur and RM of Edward is now known as the Mu- Other Maintenance - The Operations Department nicipality of Two Borders. Carried. are currently pricing Capital D projects requested by McDonald/Cassils: Be it resolved that we approve our schools and will have a summarized list by the the updated joint use agreement between Southwest middle of February for review. Horizon School Division and the Antler River Rec- Transportation - Three new bus drivers are being reation District. The update is required as the Antler trained in the Wawanesa/Souris catchment area. River Recreation District includes the former Town - The Operations Department is currently review- of Tilston, RM of Albert, Town of Pierson, RM of Eding the bus fleet and looking at various replacement ward and RM of Arthur which is now known as the options, bearing in mind the current poor exchange Municipality of Two Borders and Town of Waskada rate with the United States. and RM of Brenda which is now known as Munici• Accounts Payable were reviewed pality of Brenda-Waskada. Carried. Edwards /Oliver: Be it resolved that we apCassils/McDonald: Be it resolved that we adjourn prove the following accounts for payment: the meeting. The next regular Board meeting will be January 16, 2016 held on February 10, 2016 at the call of the Chair in Accounts Payable Hartney School. Carried. 31599 – 31630 $64,259.96 The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Direct Deposit 8113 – 8150 $36,622.28 January 22, 2016 Leslie Chudley Accounts Payable Sales Associate 31631 – 31665 $221,813.14 Cell: 204-761-0421 Direct Deposit 8151 – 8196 leslie.chudley $26,079.59 @century21.ca ESTMAN COM Manual Cheque 862 $249.00 Carried. Policies and Procedures The following new or updated procedures were reviewed and will be added to the Administrative Manual: • 1-08 School Volunteers • 3-05 Smoke Free, Tobacco and E-CigaSouris - Look no further! 5 bedroom home, rettes • 5-20 Conflict of only 2 blocks from school. Master bedroom Interest • 5-21 Solicitafeatures walk in closet and 4 piece ensuite, tions by Staff • 8-01 Alkitchen with oak cabinets and stainless Souris - Fantastic opportunity to own this cohol and Drugs
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Zone 9 High School Curling playoffs held in Souris submitted The Zone 9 High School Curling playoffs were held at the Souris Curling Club on February 5 and 6. There were seven boys’ teams representing the schools of Virden, Elkhorn, Boissevain, Wawanesa, Hartney, and Souris. The four girls teams came from Virden, Killarney, Elkhorn, and Waskada. After four draws of play on Friday, the A-side winner on the boy’s side was the Virden team skipped by Brooks Freeman and the girls was won by Team Elkhorn skipped by Shelby Ross. The B-side of the draws continued on Saturday. In the first draw Saturday the young Souris team skipped by Sam West was defeated by Team Freeman and the Boissevain team were triumphant over Elkhorn. In girls play the Killarney team defeated Waskada in an exciting extra end game.
The boys B-side final came down to a battle between Team Freeman of Virden and Team Hole of Boissevain. Freeman had control most of the game and came up with a 6 to 2 win. This gave the Virden crew of Books Freeman, Levi Remke, Will Draper , Carson Langlois and coach Graham Freeman their second consecutive Zone 9 win. The girls B-side final involved the undefeated Team Elkhorn against Team Killarney. Killarney pulled off an impressive 10-6 win. This meant that these two teams had to take to the ice again. This time Elkhorn came out on top making them the winner. This team was also a two time consecutive Zone 9 winner. Team members included sisters Shelby and Taylor Ross, Katelyn Bajus, Kelsea Sanheim, Kalli Martin, and coach Tyler Wood. These teams will now travel to Gladstone to compete in the Provincials.
MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GL - WEEKLY AD204-483-5200 Phone R0021183224 Fax 204-483-5203 MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS: CP01
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Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed noon - 1:00 p.m. NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016 • 7:00 p.m. • 100 - 2nd Street South
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In-town trips: $5 one way • $10 round trip
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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
Above: Girls A-side winner Elkhorn (L-R): Katelyn Bajus, Kalli Martin, Kelsea Sanheim, Shelby Ross, Taylor Ross. Boys Top Left: A-side Virden (L-R): Graham Freeman (coach), Brooks Freeman, Levi Remke, Will Draper, Carson Langlois. Bottom Left: Boys B-side Souris (L-R): Steven Nay, Leeam Willan, Tristan Matiowsky, Sam West, Karen Dunbar (coach). PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Dispose used oil, filters and antifreeze and containers at the Eco-Centre. GARBAGE & RECYCLE PICK-UP put your garbage /recycling out by 7 a.m. RECYCLING CENTRE: 24-hour drop off is located at 20 Pine Ave E (west side). E-Waste is accepted - large items may be dropped off at the Recyling Depot. Please avoid putting household garbage in recycling.
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
Star Wars February 12 - 14, 2016 Rated PG • 135 min • Action | Adventure | Fantasy Stars: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a ragtag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance.
Kung Fu Panda 3 February 19 - 21, 2016 Rated G • 95 min • Animation | Action | Adventure Stars: Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman Continuing his “legendary adventures of awesomeness’, Po must face two hugely epic, different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to his home.
SOURIS VALLEY RECREATION PROGRAMS Call 204-483-5214 or visit facebook.com/sourisrecreation Please refrain from feeding the turkeys as MB Conservation is in the process of relocating them. Thank you.
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Cougars cling to playoff spot by Grant Moffatt The Cougars suffered their fourth straight loss on the weekend dropping a 3-2 shoot out loss to the Central Plains Capitals on Sunday afternoon. This followed the Friday night loss to Brandon who picked up a 2-1 win. The Cougars have four games left to play with a pair of games in Winnipeg this weekend before hosting the Yellowhead Chiefs on February 17 and finish on the road in Portage against Central Plains on February 19. As the season winds down, the Cougars are in a fourteam log jam with Kenora with 40 points, Brandon (39), Southwest (39) and Parkland (38). Friday night in Brandon the Cougars came out and forced the play for the early part of the game before Lynden McCallum banged in a juicy rebound to take the lead at the 11-minute mark of the first. Brandon took a two-goal lead when Brenden Kukorudz scored on a bad angle shot at the 14-minute mark. The Cougars got on the board with less than a minute left when Brian Harris hooked up with Grady
Hobbs and John Patmore with the man advantage. The third period was scoreless. The Cougars tried to tie the game and almost did after taking the draw to the right of Brady Gordon with 20 seconds left they went down and found the net just as time expired. Brady Gordon finished the game with 28 saves while Josh Peterson turned aside 32 in the Brandon net. Sunday afternoon after the Super Bowl brunch in the Kirkup Lounge, the Cougars picked up a point with the shoot out loss. The first period was scoreless. Braden Frank opened the scoring with two minutes left in the second. The Caps won a face off to the left of Rylan Rommelaere and got the puck to the right side were Frank opened the scoring. Brian Harris evened the score when Blake Jameson kept the puck in and it bounced around in front of the net before Harris batted it out of the air to tie the score. The teams kept pressing at both ends with Rylan Rommelaere standing tall. Michael Tilbury fired home a loose
puck from 20 feet out to give the Cougars the lead with Tanner Gaudry and Blake Jameson picking up the helpers, at the 16-minute mark. With time winding down and with an extra man on the ice, the Capitals evened the score with four seconds left when Jayson Brooks knocked in a loose puck to send the game to overtime. The teams both had chances to win in the five-minute overtime. The game went to a shootout. John Patmore scored for the Cougars only to have Ryan Sinclair even the score on the third shot. The teams then went to the ninth shooter before Reilly Funk snuck the biscuit home to earn the win. Rylan Rommelaere faced 51 shots in the Cougar net while the Cats fired 28 at Justin Klassen in the Caps net. Blake Jameson was the Subway Player of the Game who played without Tristen Cross and Garrett Sambrook for the second game in a row. The Cougars final home game is at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, when they host Yellowhead.
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During the Sunday, February 7, afternoon game, Central Plains player Chance Dickenson tries to get the puck in the net but is denied by Cougars’ goalie Rylan Rommelaere. Central Plains came out with a shootout win 3-2. Prior to the game, the Cougars hosted a Super Bowl Brunch in the Kirkup Lounge. Several hungry folk enjoyed a delicious full course brunch before settling in to watch the Cougars take on the visiting Central Plains Capitals.
(NC) Has the snow got you dreaming of the warm summer sun and hot days by the lake? For those who want to hibernate our way through the winter, here are a few tips to boost your spirits. Tip #1: Start thinking about your ultimate summer vacation. You can guarantee your spot at many iconic national park camping destinations as early as January, using the Parks Canada online reservation service. The user-friendly online reservation system has many useful features such as the option to view photos of campsites before booking. The service even allows you to book guided hikes before you arrive at your destination. Tip #2: Plan a trip to an outdoor day spa or hot spring. There’s nothing quite like having the stress of everyday life melt away. Canada’s Rocky Mountain national parks boast relaxing hot mineral springs in some of the most iconic winter vistas. Visit Radium in Kootenay National Park, Miette in Jasper and Banff Upper Hot Springs on your trip to the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Tip #3: Winter may not be everyone’s favourite season, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn to love it by taking up a new outdoor activity. Whether you choose to snowshoe, toboggan, skate or ski, there’s a winter sport you’ll surely love at a national park near you.
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Souris Glenwood Memorial Complex
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, February 25 7:30 p.m. at the Complex in Souris Everyone welcome to attend
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OBITUARY
NOTICE OF HEARING
STRATH
It’s with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Doreen Strath on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the age of 89. Doreen was born in Lyleton, MB March 21, 1926 to Robert and Gladys Moore. Doreen grew up on a creek side farm with her younger sister Norma. She began her education in Lyleton, MB often boarding in town with her sister during the winter months when travel was not possible. She graduated with full honours from High School and was one of two in Manitoba to receive a provincial bursary. Growing up in the thirties taught her that resilience and hard work paid off when she was able to hunt and trap for the family. She was quite fond of snaring gophers and muskrats for a penny a tail and learned to be crafty enough to split tails to get two cents. The money earned bought school shoes for the fall. She was an outdoor gal from a very early age and spent many hours helping her father in the fields and with the livestock. Cooking and sewing were never her forte. Doreen chose a career in nursing and in 1944 with bursary in hand she moved to Souris to begin nurses training. She attended and graduated from the training center in the original Souris Hospital. She went from black stockings as a nurse in training to a graduate with white stockings in 1946. She continued her nursing career into the mid 1970’s. Over her 30 year career Doreen was known for her professionalism and compassion when dealing with patients. She spent many unpaid hours sitting with and caring for others. Her quiet kindness was not often known by others but affected many people through her whole life. In 1945 she attended a local dance where she met a returning soldier, George (Geordie) Strath from Hayfield MB. They married in 1947 and settled in Souris. They lived in town until 1957 when they decided to farm in the South Beresford area. During this time they had two girls, Joan born in 1955 and Lorie born in 1960. Doreen was a modern woman of her time as she maintained a nursing career while raising two girls and helping Geordie on the farm. She was adept at fixing machinery or finding a good welder or shooting predators off the top of the barn that threatened her prize chickens. Her girls fondly remember sitting in the back of the car with Geordie driving while mum was shooting out the window at skunks in the hayfield. A farm accident in the late 60’s saw Geordie change his career from a farmer to a certified carpenter. Doreen’s educational background helped Geordie through the tough parts of his training. After a few years they moved back into Souris In 1976, she made a bold career move and applied for and obtained the position as Manager of the Souris Housing Authourity. Immediately she was involved in the expansion of the Crescent Manor as well as several housing developments. During her years in Souris she was an active member of many organizations in the community. She was a Charter and Life member of the Royal Purple and a 30 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion. While in the Legion she worked on the Poppy Fund as well as the reconstruction of the cenotaph at the Souris Cemetery. Doreen took a personal interest in securing benefits for the veterans and worked tirelessly to ensure they were compensated for their service to their country. She was not afraid of any government official. She and her sister Norma began the first girls community softball team in the 1970’s. The organization ran for over 30 years and was a testament to both ladies of their love of the sport and equality for young women athletes. No favouritism was shown, everyone played and ability was never an issue. She retired in 1989 to begin her favourite career, fishing. She loved to fish and spent many hours at her cabin on Elm Street at Oak Lake. Her sign in the window welcomed all to Dinty’s Place. Everyone was welcome to come in and share a ‘yarn’, their latest fish story or just to have a glass of rum and coke. Many hours were spent down at the marina with the local kids teaching them the art and patience of fishing. Her three favorite studies were Cory, Shawna and Scott. For three years she was a friend to all the residents and staff of Victoria Park Lodge and spent the last month and a half at the Souris Personal Care Home. She is predeceased by Geordie in 1988 and is survived by Joan (Jack) Grandmont, Lorie (Duane Davison) Strath, a grandson Cory and a great-grandson Kelton, her sister Norma, her sister-in-law Roberta Dodd and brother-in-law Don Strath of Calgary plus many cherished nieces and nephews. A memorial reception for family and friends will be held at the Souris Legion on Friday February 12, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Souris Game and Fish Association, Souris Palliative Care and Souris Handi Van or a charity of your choice.
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Souris Al-Anon group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., St. Luke’s Anglican Church.
Life-Lease Suites, 55+ Virden Kin Place, Mb. MFS ENTERPRISES. Newly renovated, heated parking, beside Hospital and shopping. For more information contact John 1204-851-1042.
Apartments for rent - One and two bedroom upgraded suites, washer/dryer hookup, water included. Phone manager 204-483-3123.
SomerEstates now accepting Waiting List Names. Affordable, quiet county living in Somerset, MB. Two bedroom 55+ Condo/Attached Garage/Appliances. $60,000-70,000 Life lease with $1100 monthly fees. Contact: Denis204-744-2805 denissavard@mymts.net or Donna-204744-2114 donhow64@gmail.com.
South-Vu Apartments has for rent - 2nd floor, one bedroom, air conditioned apartment, kitchen appliances supplied, laundry room in building, carport parking with cold storage room. No children or pets, non-smoker. Contact Forbes Arbuckle 204-4830100.
Feed & Seed NUVISION COMMODITIES. St. Jean MB. Buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, off grades grain. 204-758-3401 or 204-7464028
Steel Buildings / Granaries STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”REALLY BIG SALE - EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!” 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54$16,386. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
Coming Events Souris Legion #60 General Meeting, Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 8:00 p.m. Budget to be presented. Cubs and Scouts giving presentation of Drumheller trip. All members required. Please attend.
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NOTICE OF HEARING BY BOARD OF REFERENCE PROVINCE OF MANITOBA THE SOUTHWEST HORIZON SCHOOL DIVISION and THE BRANDON SCHOOL DIVISION As required by Section 9 of The Public Schools Act (RSM 1987, c.P250), notice is hereby given that a public hearing by The Board of Reference, appointed as provided under Section 8 of The Public Schools Act, will be held as scheduled herein to hear any person or any person on his/her behalf in the matter of a request referred to The Board of Reference in accordance with Section 5 of The Public Schools Act. The hearing will be held in the offices of The Southwest Horizon School Division located at 67 Willow Avenue East, Souris, Manitoba on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. to hear the request of Rory and Chantal Ardiel to transfer The Sly 1320 Feet Perp located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 8, Range 20 West from The Southwest Horizon School Division to The Brandon School Division. Further information with respect to the hearing may be obtained at the office of the undersigned between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dated at Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 3, 2016. Sharon Curtis Secretary Board of Reference c/o Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning 507 - 1181 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0T3 Telephone: 204-945-4044
Card of Thanks The family of Thelma Basiuk would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who sent cards, texts, emails, made phone calls, gave food, flowers and support to us during this most difficult time. The tributes to her from each of you were very touching and accurately described her gentle personality. The simple words “Thank You” do not seem adequate. Your support has been overwhelming. She cast a wide net and touched the lives of people all over the world! Thank you to Rev Doug Craig for his excellent service. It is not often that you can describe a funeral service as uplifting and wonderful. Doug took our memories of Thelma and shared them with everyone in a way that we could not. Thank you to Rick, Dexter and Val of Kowalchuk’s Funeral Home for your guidance. It was very comforting to know that Thelma was in your care. Thank you to those who have donated to the Heart and Stroke and Kidney Foundations. Frank, Robert, Karen, Grant and families
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OBITUARY
BASIUK - Thelma Mary Basiuk Thelma Mary Basiuk, nee Banks, was born October 10, 1929, in Elva, MB. She grew up in Elva with her two sisters, Gwen and Barbara and her brother Ron. Always active, this was before the days of girls playing softball so she played baseball with her brother Ron. Determined that she would play with them, she did not let on how their throws hurt her hand and vowed that she would throw hard enough to make them respect her arm. This throwing arm would be put to good use in later years as a catcher for women’s teams and training up the catching skills of her children. Growing up in Elva through the 1930’s during a time of shortages fostered in Thelma a deep respect for all resources and abhorrence for any kind of waste. In later years this became known as being sustainable but she was one of the original recyclers. She attended school in Elva and then Melita and according to her report cards was an excellent student. Following in the footsteps of her Aunt Mary Agnes, Thelma enrolled in the nursing program in the Grey Nuns Hospital in Regina, SK and graduated as a Registered Nurse. She worked as a nurse at Indian Head, SK and in Huntsville, ON before a family illness brought her back to Elva. This was to nurse her brother Ron who was diagnosed with and subsequently died from acute Multiple Sclerosis. This tragedy in the family had a bright side as it brought her into contact with a young teacher who was teaching at the Elva School at the time. This young teacher was Frank Basiuk of Parkerview, SK (an equally small town) who courted Thelma and won her heart. They were married in a small ceremony in 1956 and moved to Manson, MB where Frank had a job teaching. With no hospital nearby, Thelma dedicated herself to looking after the home and to caring for their family, a son Robert born in 1957 and a daughter Karen born in 1959. The family moved to a new teaching job in Reston, MB in 1960 where their second son Grant was born in 1964. In 1967, Frank took a job in Hartney where the family moved and lived for 35 years until 2002. Thelma worked briefly as a nurse in Reston, MB but decided that her primary work was looking after the family. Sustainable to the core, she felt that her working would deprive someone else of a needed job in a small town where jobs were scarce and each family needed employment. Thelma’s commitment to the communities she lived in was unconditional and carried out in a selfless, quiet manner. Whether it was baking pies for the local rink, volunteering to lead girl’s groups (CGIT), driving kids to hockey, band or Scouts, she did so willingly. Always active in her church and with the school, she never said no when asked to serve on any number of committees, boards and associations. Her family always came first and she was the foundation of a solid, nurturing family environment that invited expression but came with obligations, rules and responsibilities. While she never considered herself as worldly, she had a world view through her reading that gave her understanding and her compassion. This world view was further expanded once she and Frank started travelling. First through a teacher exchange to Australia and then later to visit places such as New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore and the Orkney Islands, as well as camping coast to coast in Canada. Thelma was not one to let anyone sit around and loved to play any sort of card or board game. When everyone was in the house, you did not sit around watching TV. She was always up for a walk, skate, ski or cycle depending on the season. One of her great joys was skating with her grandchildren at the Hartney Arena and on the Brandon Oval. She also loved to dance whether participating in square dancing, pattern dancing or simply dancing with Frank at one of the many local socials they attended. A lasting memory will always be their beaming smiles while dancing the hop polka. She loved sports having played ball and was a great fan of all sports (usually cheering for the underdog, except of course when her children were playing). She kept score watching baseball games and you sat in front of her at your own peril during hockey games (her right leg assisting the goaltender blocking shots and kicking out potential goals). Through all this, her companion in life was her loving husband Frank. Their marriage was a partnership in every sense of the word with much love, caring and mutual respect.
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The Souris District Arts Council is proud to present celebrated fiddler and vocalist Sierra Noble at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Souris and Glenwood Community Hall. Tickets are on sale now and are available at Plaza Petals, Kathy Price at Kirkup Agencies or by phoning Sharon Dunn at 204483-2001. Ticket prices are $20 (adults) and $10 (students).
BOXING WEEK SALE EXTENDED to January 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. In stock sale items and clearance products 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.
World Day of Prayer, Cuba 2016, Friday, March 4, 2016, 2:00 p.m., Souris Gospel Church. All are welcome. Notices / Nominations Souris Congregate Meals is looking for energetic people to join our board. Congregate Meals receives funding from the Prairie Mountain Health Authority to pay part of a meal coordinators wages so that we can provide affordable evening meals to seniors and disabled people in Souris and surrounding area. This program is ran by a volunteer board. Unless we find new board members the program will no longer be able to continue. For more information call the SOS Office at 204-483-3106. Career Training HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS are in huge demand. Employers want CanScribe graduates. A great workfrom-home career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today. www.canscribe.com. 1.800.466.1535. info@canscribe.com.
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Livestock 55 Red and Black Angus 2-yearold bulls suitable for cows and heifers. Private treaty at the Ranch. Information sheet available. Triple V Ranch Dan 204-665-2448 or 204-522-0092, Matthew 204-264-0706 website vvvranch.com
Livestock Simmental bulls, Reds, Blacks, and Traditionals, all A1 sires. Also, Black Angus yearling bulls. Phone Prospect Simmentals, Jim Pringle 204-877-3855, 204877-3653 or 204-748-7018 (cell).
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Business Services
Quiz—do you know how your credit card works? 1. Are there any costs to taking a cash advance on my credit card? Yes. As soon as you obtain cash back on your credit card, your financial institution starts charging you interest and may charge you a cash advance fee. The interest rate for a cash advance is often higher than it is for regular purchases with a credit card. Depending on your credit card issuer, the cash advance fee may be a fixed amount per transaction, a percentage of the advance, or both. You must read your credit card agreement to understand the fees associated with cash advances. 2. True or false: It’s OK to share your PIN with people you trust. False. If the PIN is used for unauthorized transactions and you have shared your PIN with anyone (even with your spouse), you will lose the fraud protection your financial institution otherwise must provide. 3. I can buy lots on my credit card and at the end of the month I only have to pay the minimum amount. That’s a good thing, right? Wrong. By paying only the minimum amount you could spend years paying off the debt that may double (or worse) in that time, due to accumulated interest charges. Your best strategy is to pay off the full balance owing on your credit card bill each month. Try the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s (FCAC’s) credit card payment calculator to see how expensive only paying the minimum amount can be. 4. There are so many credit cards out there. How do I know which one to pick? You can use FCAC’s credit card selector tool. This interactive tool lets you compare the features and costs of over 250 credit cards to help you find a credit card that suits your lifestyle and budget. www.newscanada.com
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Bantam hockey action in Souris Souris Bantam Elks played host to the Brandon Flyers, Saturday, February 6. After a hard fought game, the Elks fell to the Flyers 4-2. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I own two very furry cats. I always put the toilet seat down when the toilet is not in use but when I lift up the seat it is covered with fur. Seems like fur is attracted to the seat, any tips for how to stop the mess? Nadine Dear Nadine, Wipe the toilet seat with a fabric softener sheet, the fur will not be attracted to the area. You can also wipe the outer portion of the toilet with either liquid fabric softener (and rinse) or white vinegar, to deter fur cling. Hi Reena, I know that you are a big fan of baking soda. I have another use for baking soda. I use it to cure my hiccups but the taste isn’t to my liking. Do you have any other suggestions for curing hiccups? Arden Dear Arden, Baking soda is one of those underappreciated products that I lovingly refer to as a Household Superstar! It helps deodorize, unclog drains, remove stains, cure bad breath and the list goes on and on. However, when it comes to curing hiccups my favorite solution is water (although 1 tsp. of peanut butter or Nutella chocolate spread are also fast and effective but the hiccups tend to return). I received this tip from a retired school teacher and it works great! Using your hands, plug your ears and nose. Have someone hold a cup of water to your mouth. Take 12 sips of water and the hiccups will often vanish! Dear Reena, What are the steps required to remove white water marks on an antique wooden night stand? Christina Dear Christina, Since the table is an antique the water may have stripped the finish of the table. If this is the case, you will need to refinish the surface of the table. But first, place a tea towel onto the area and press the mark with a warm iron. Observe whether the stain is gone. Next smear mayonnaise over the spot, leave for one hour and wipe. If the stain remains, sand and refinish the table. Feedback from Reader Re: Fridge Odour Dear Reena, I contacted you a while back about a bad odour in our fridge as the result of a meat spill. You suggested using crumpled newspaper, and it worked like a charm! The odour is gone, and I can’t thank you enough! Vi Unique Household Idea I like to use small jars, preferably plastic ones, to store small items in the shop. Peanut butter jars are ideal but they often have a stubborn label glued onto the jar. Soaking in soapy dishwater doesn’t always work but this usually does: Carefully fill the jar with almost-boiling water from the kettle (tap water is not hot enough); let it sit for a few minutes, and then slowly peel the label off. With this method, all the glue usually stays with the label and there’s no additional effort required to get the glue off of the jar. Works for me! Dave 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
BUSINESS DIRECTORY ROXANNE SCRABA RMT, DHMS
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 C.A. MCMULLAN, HAROLD REID, • AUDRAC.A. NYCHUK, C.A.
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Registered Massage Therapist, Homeopath Souris 483-2225
Turner Autobody in Carroll, MB
Laura J. McDougald-Williams
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 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 4 Crescent Avenue West
Box 1149
Souris, MB
R0K 2C0
(204)483-2247 Murray Turner • Dean Mushie • Full autobody service • MPI service and private work • Windshield repair & replacement • Free windshield repairs with $250 deductible or less
EALING
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Boulanger Construction Felix Boulanger
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Renovations, New Construction Large or Small Jobs Free Estimates
Call 483-0107 or 483-3848
• New Homes Licensed R-2000 Builder • Additions & Renovations • Concrete Flat work • Roofing
No job too Big or Small FREE ESTIMATES Carey Chudley - Journeyman
483-2497 (cell)724-0545
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
New Construction • Renovations • Free Estimates CALL JIM!
Souris Dental Centre Family Dentistry
166 Dickson Street P.O. Box 464 Souris, MB R0K 2C0 300 Nelson Street W. P.O. Box 1354 Virden, MB R0M 2C0
Appointments Available Monday - Friday Office: 204.748.1633 Fax: 204.748.1591 Cell: 204.851.3061 After Hours: 204.483.2110 Email: frank@bennettcga.com
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1-888-726-1995
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Zone 4-H Communications
The Zone 4-H Communications were held Sunday, February 7, in the Pierson Community Hall. Winners from Club competitions presented their speeches and visual presentations to see who moved on for further competition. Judges for the afternoon were Morag Schonken, Marj Holmes. Jill Caldwell, Lynda Hammell, Michelle Clark, and Marnie McCutcheon. Timekeepers were Tracy Lee and Vicki Murray. Mackenzie Lee, Pierson Pathfinders - Intermediate Speech - Evolution of my Play List; Rylee Mackenzie Tilston Beef Club - Junior Speech - “Bob”; Emma Falconer, Coulter Western Trail Riders - Junior Speech- “On My Way To Manitoba”; Hillary Bennie, Napinka/GC Beef Club - Senior Speech - “What’s To Come?”; Kayla Kirkpatrick and Carla Joseph, Tilston Beef Club - Senior 2 Person Visual- “Bill 6”; Amber McNish, Tilston Beef Club - Senior Speech “Inventions”; Ainsley Boulanger, Napinka/GC Beef Club - Junior Speech “Harry Potter”; Emily Simon, Souris 4-H Challengers - Senior Speech “Zombies”; Makayla Murray, Pierson Pathfinders and Coulter Western Trail Riders - Intermediate 1 Person Visual “Surviving the Manitoba Monster Tornado”; Logan Lee, Pierson Pathfinders - Junior 1 Person Visual “Time for a Change”; Cahlil Pabuayon, Souris 4-H Challengers - Intermediate Speech - “Dinosaurs”; Jordan Lee, Pierson Pathfinders - Junior Speech “Mi Viaje a Mexico”; Sara Renwick, Coulter West-
ern Trail Riders - Intermediate Speech - “Equestrianism”; Alysa Remillard and Hayden Remillard, Souris 4-H Challengers - Intermediate 2 Person Visual - “Arizona”; Foster Perkin, Souris 4-H Challengers - Junior Speech - “Working on the Farm”. Winners were Junior Speech - Foster Perkin; Junior 1 Person Visual - Logan Lee; Intermediate Speech -Sara Renwick; Intermediate 1 Person Visual - Makayla Murray; Intermediate 2 Person Visual Alysa Remillard and Hayden Remillard; Senior Speech - Amber McNish; Senior 2 Person Visual Kayla Kirkpatrick and Carla Joseph.
Left: Intermediate 2 Person Visual, “Arizona” - Alysa Remillard and Hayden Remillard, Souris 4-H Challengers. Above: Junior Speech, “Working on the Farm” - Foster Perkin, Souris 4-H Challengers
Practising up for Vegas
Thank You Chase Logeot and his parents, Gina and Albert, would like to thank you for your generous support and donations. They will go a long way towards Chase’s battle with leukemia. Chase has gone from being unable to walk, to running and playing again. Although he doesn’t always feel well, he has been very brave and adapted well. Again we thank you for your support.
We’re Open
Valentine’s Day
Sunday, February 14 From 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ALSO OPEN EXTENDED HOURS Saturday, February 13 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We have everything you need to spoil your sweetheart! Roses, Floral Arrangements and Bouquets, Mordens Chocolates, Balloons, Jewellery and so much more!
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The Souris Curling Club members stepped out on the ice again this week. With only seven more weeks until the Las Vegas themed Survivor Bonspiel, everyone wants to be sure they are ready. Pictured here are the ladies regular league playing on Tuesday evenings, the men’s regular league playing on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and the mixed and junior leagues practicing on Tuesday and Thursdays. PHOTOS/DEBBIE BUTLER