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The Municipality of Souris-Glenwood has put out a warning to please stay off the Souris River and Plum Creek. The creek is now flowing and the ice that is on the river is very soft and dangerous. Please be safe everyone!

Municipality of Souris-Glenwood meeting The Council for the Municipality of SourisGlenwood held its regular meeting duly assembled in the Council Chambers of the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Darryl Jackson, Councillors Sandra Denbow, Darcy Gerow, Mark Gillis, William Tanguay, and Gerald Williams, CAO Charlotte Parham. Regrets: Councillor Joseph Goodwill. Access TV present. Gillis/Williams: Be it resolved that the agenda be adopted as presented. Carried. Tanguay/Gerow: Be it resolved that the minutes of regular meeting of Council held February 9, 2016 be adopted as circulated. Carried. Williams/Tanguay: Be it resolved that the Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood approve for payment of accounts to February 23, 2016 represented by Cheque Nos. 001458 to 001505 and Cheque No. 001453 for a total of $155,268.31. Carried. Denbow/Williams: Be it resolved that the Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood approves the following development permit as recommended by the Building Inspector: SE 5-821 - Construction of Shop (agriculture use building). Carried. Committee Reports Council members reported on various Boards and Committees which each represent as members of Council. Reports included the following: Prop-

erty Development Committee, Souris-Glenwood CDC - Tourism Committee, Parks Board, Airport Commission, Finance Committee, Glenwood & Souris Regional Library. Gillis/Denbow: Be it resolved that Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood appoint Robin Enns as a member at large to the Glenwood and Souris Regional Library Board. Carried. Williams/Tanguay: Be it resolved that the Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood approve the 2016 membership renewal in the amount of $100 with the Prairie Mountain Municipal Health Committee. Carried. CAO Report Gerow/Denbow: Be it resolved that Council authorize appointed members of AHCD to attend the Manitoba Conservation District Association Water Retention 101 Workshop being held in Brandon on April 5 and 6, 2016, with expenses incurred be paid in accordance with By-law No. 03-2015. Carried. Williams/Gillis: Be it resolved that Council authorize Councillors to attend the 2016 Municipal Weed Control Seminar being held in Carberry, MB on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 with expenses incurred to be paid in accordance with By-law No. 03-2015. Carried. Tanguay/Gerow: Be it resolved that Council authorizes Council members and designated staff to attend the AMM 2016 Municipal Officials Seminar and MTCML Trade Show to be held in Bran-

don, MB on Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 14, 2016 with expenses incurred be paid in accordance with By-law No. 03-2015. Carried. Gillis/Williams: Be it resolved that Council authorizes Council members and Emergency Coordinator to attend the 2016 Flood Preparedness ½ day seminar to be held in Brandon, MB on Tuesday March 15, 2016 with expenses incurred be paid in accordance with By-law No. 03-2015. Carried. Tanguay/Gerow: Whereas the Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood supports the efforts of the Citizens on Patrol Program; Be it resolved that authorize the posting of COPP Community Signs within the boundaries of the municipality at the following locations: A. 12” x 18” signs, east entrance to Victoria Park - 1st Street South, west entrance to Victoria Park 3rd Street South, Crescent Avenue West and 3rd Street South, Skate Park - Cedar Avenue East. B. 24” x 32” signs, Highway PR 250 at 50km sign location, East Highway PTH 2 at 50km sign location, Highway PTH 22 at 50km sign location, West Highway PTH 2 at 50km sign location; And further be it resolved that Council requests authorization from Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation to post signs at above locations on Highways PR 250, PTH 2 and PTH 22. Carried. Gerow/Tanguay: Be it resolved that the regular meeting of Council does now adjourn at 8:10 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Carried.

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Fundraiser held in Elgin for Braden Pettinger submitted by Adelle Woods A fundraiser was held on March 5 in Elgin to support Braden Pettinger following his hockey injury in November 2015. We were pleased to be able to offer our community support from his friends and neighbours. Both attendance and support tickets were quickly sold for an evening of entertainment, auction and socializing. Corny Rempel provided his rendition of Johnny Cash that was equally impressive with vocals and humor. Corny even threw in songs as Ray Charles and Willie Nelson. Very impressive talent! The Committee would like to thank all the people and businesses that donated and sponsored auction and bucket items for the evening.

Bridge results for March 8 are as follows: 1st Don and Alva Doherty; 2nd Ileen Fenwich and Margaret Greaves; 3rd Sharon Zelkey and Gordon Powell. Floor Shuffle results for March 9 are as follows: 1st Eugene Kowalchuk and Carol Urbanowski; 2nd Dot Palmer and Elsie Kruk; 3rd Tom Draper and Ralph Jewel. 500 results for March 10 are as follows: 1st Ron Ramsey and Norval More; 2nd Don Doherty and Darlene Dooley; 3rd Grant Ewen and Elsie Kruk. On March 6 six members attended a Bridge tournament

in Reston. Don and Alva Doherty won first and Bob Arbuckle and Gordon Powell got second. On March 11 four members went to Oak Lake for a Table Shuffle tournament. On March 12 our annual Irish Stew supper was held when over 70 people enjoyed a delicious meal and the entertainment after was the Twilighters. It was a great Irish night! On March 14 two members went to Hamiota for a Floor Shuffle tournament. They won 3 of 5 games. A fun time was reported by all who attended these events.

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We would also like to show our appreciation to everyone who bid on the live auction items and silent auction items, purchased bucket raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets as well those who made generous donations. The entertainment, lunch and hall costs were covered by sponsors as well. We are sure to miss someone on the list of generous people and businesses, so we will just give our genuine thanks to all!! We would also lie to acknowledge the Elgin and Area volunteer fire department for very capably manning the bar. They looked quite impressive in their new shirts that were generously given in recognition for their volunteer efforts throughout the year. Braden’s father, Rick, was able to be in at-

Short term fitness goals Short term goals can be one of the most powerful ones you can make. They give you an opportunity to start fresh and not worry about how long it will go for. Therefore, you know the exact end date you can strive for and you will do just about anything until that point. Why are they so effective? It is because you don’t have to worry about when you are going to do it again. It makes for amazing results and often even turns into more short term goals and even long term habits. Short term fitness goals are the most common at this time of the year due to new optimism from the great weather and the sun shining. Whether it be wanting to look good for your graduation, an upcoming summer wedding, you haven’t seen your family in ages and want to surprise them, and/or want to get a group together with friends/ coworkers, people want to start being active while the weather is nice! It is the perfect time and Outperforme is here to help. Starting in the month of April, Outperforme will be starting a new challenge called the April Attendance Challenge. We are calling for all of the individuals or groups we mentioned above to start a new short term goal and see if you can stick with it. We will help you track your progress for one month and hopefully get you started on your summer goals. Outperforme is always contacted this time of the year and we noticed that there is a great deal of people who want a short term goal that they want to reach by summer, but have no clue where to start. We invite you to contact us so we can help you in your process.

tendance and spoke of his son’s continuing improvement and therapy. Rick expressed how grateful and overwhelmed Braden and his family have been with all the encouragement, support and comfort they have received since Braden’s injury. Through the support and generosity of the residents and friends of the community, we are proud to say that we raised almost $39,000 to financially support Braden. We also send everyone’s personal best wishes in his future efforts on his journey. The Committee members were Maralee and Cam Dodds, Marg and John Spratt, Cherilyn and Darryl Jackson, Meagan and Scott Perkin and Blair and Ardelle Woods. What is the least amount of time needed for a short term goal? Training for a short term goal is similar to trying to cram for a final exam the night before, it just doesn’t work. You need to do it for an extended period in adequate doses. April is the perfect time to start thinking about your June, July, and August goals! The April Attendance Challenge will be happening both in our Brandon & Souris locations. For sign-up and other details please go to our www.outperforme.com/promotions or contact Paul Thompson at paul@outperforme.com. Outperforme Athletics is proud to educate our surrounding communities and share our knowledge base. Please feel free to contact me with any comments, questions, or suggestions for future articles at jon@outperforme.com.

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S.O.S. office is located in Victoria Park Lodge. Our phone/fax number is 204-483-3106. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please feel free to drop in for a visit or call us anytime, we would love to talk to you. Seniors Organized Services is a non profit organization that is here to help you with daily chores so you can remain in your own home or apartment longer, with just a bit of help. Give us a call and we will do our very best to get someone to makes things easier for you whereever you live. If you would like a home or hospital visit you just need to let us know, we would love to come and see you. If you have any questions or ideas, please let us know, and again, we will do all we can to help out. 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 all the time, but your Life-Line will always be there for you.

Erik Kits: Please drop by the office and pick one up or we will deliver one to you. These are important information papers you can fill out and keep on your fridge in a plastic holder with magnets included in your ERIK (which stands for Emergency Response Information Kit). It will contain your medical information, your medications list (which you should update as your medications change) you can name your proxy, in the event you need one to help with your decisions when you are unable to do so. And much more, for more detailed information please call the office or drop by to see us. 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. Our drivers are confidential and reliable. We hope you never need this service but it is available through S.O.S. if you do. Congregate Meals are served 5 days a week at Crescent Manor at 5:00 p.m. If you would like to enjoy a delicious home cooked meal and good company, call 204-483-3990 and book yourself in, you’ll be glad you did. You can purchase some take home meals, too. It’s a great time to visit and eat with others. Some Fun Things To Do at VPL: Mondays and Wednesdats at 10:00 a.m. Fun exercises. Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. - Fun Bingo, Thursdays at 6:30, Cory will be at VPL playing and singing for you and with you. Join in and have fun. Fridays at 1:30 p.m. - Fun games. Call the

office for more information. We hope you will come and join us soon! At Crescent Manor on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Fun exercises. Everyone is welcome to join in. The cost is free. The Handi-Van will get you to and from your in/or out of town appointments. If the Van is booked we will do our best to get you one of our reliable and friendly drivers. 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 April 20, 2016. We the 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 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. Words To Think About: Instead of saying “ You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” why not say “You’re never too old to learn!” Another cute saying, “When retired at least you don’t have to get up so early”! to which came a reply of “If you can get up early to go to work, you can get up early to play”! Wise thought here! It was once said by George Bernard Shaw that firewood should warm you up three times: once cutting it down and carry it home, once when you chop it up and again when you use it to heat your home or sheds. Well, that’s all for this week so please take care and we hope to hear from you soon.

Cribbage players needed 5 ½ tables on Wednesday, March 9. The best score of the evening was made by Viola Logan with Ken Ryckman. The second and third prizes were split between Amelia Morden with Cindy Janz and Donna Scott with Laura Symons. Ken Ryckman said he had gotten an unlucky ticket but somehow his number was drawn for the 50-50

prize. We had 22 people ready to shout “Bingo” on Thursday, March 10. Making three hollers were Cathy Nylund, Marion Morris, Roberta Dodd, and Gale Collinson. The Looney Pot was worth $22 and shared by Roberta and Gale. Double yells came from Alys Will, Joan Phillips, and Darlene Dooley. The Little House, worth $32, was won on Darlene’s last call. Our meat draw on Friday, March 11, was a busy evening. Some people had a little more luck than others. Able to take home two packages of meat were Marie Neilson, Lyall Edgerton, and Larry Robbins. The 50-50 draw was worth $130 and the winning ticket belonged to Chris Demer. Jeff Kohut attempted to find the Ace of Spades and put $3,600.50 in his pocket. However, the Ace stayed hidden and someone will get a chance at it next week. Four of our members, Amelia Morden, Evelyn Harlton, Cindy Janz and Gale Collinson,

travelled to Roblin on the weekend to compete in the Provincial Cribbage Tournament. The cards were a little unfriendly, and even though they finished near the top in each of the three events, they could not reach the winner’s circle. Despite this, they had a good time because the camaraderie at these events is always very enjoyable. Remember, our next meal will be on Saturday, March 19. This is also our Funspeil curling day. Hope you have signed up for the curling. If you haven’t, you will miss out on a lot of fun. If you only want to come out for a great meal, please contact the clubroom. The meal cost is only $15.

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by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I was given several boxes of potato chips from my ex-husband. Other than stuffing my face with them or giving them to friends, what can I use them for and do they ever expire? Do they last longer if you freeze them? Why are potato chip bags only three quarter full (if that)? Sincerely, Ellen Dear Ellen, Store chips in a cool, dry place. They do have an expiration date which is printed on each bag. Stores are not allowed to shelve chips after the expiration date. Consumed slightly after this date, they are normally safe however, after a while they will taste stale. If you open a bag and smell a rancid odor, the oil in the chips has gone bad. The chips will then smell and taste (in my opinion) like feet. Unopened potato chips can be stored in the freezer for up to one year. Thaw in the fridge. Because potato chips are fragile, other than eating them, there isn’t much use for them. They work well for breading meats such as; pork, chicken and salmon. Or sprinkle crushed potato chips over a casserole to give it a crunchy texture. Potato chips are not individually counted; they are weighed using a computerized system before bagging. The reason why bags are only partially full is because a certain amount of air must be in each package to prevent breakage during shipping. Extra tip: If you ever have the desire to make your own homemade chips. Use

Idaho Russet potatoes and either peanut or canola oil. The easiest way to slice potatoes evenly is either with: A meat slicer, food processor, cheese grater or a vegetable peeler. Hi Reena, I bought and used washing soda recently because of its mention in your column. I used it to whiten my white cotton t-shirts and shirts, and found it amazing! I love having crisp white cotton t-shirts in both my summer and winter wardrobes but so often they take on a grey tinge and become yellowish under the arms. I have tried everything; soaking in detergent, washing with a bit of bleach, hanging to dry in direct sunshine, etc. nothing was a real solution, and I often discarded perfectly good clothing because it looked so dingy. Washing soda is remarkably cheap, too! I soaked my whites in a solution overnight, washed them on a “whites” cycle with a small amount of bleach, and then hung them up to dry, to my delight, they actually sparkled. Now I soak many things my white cotton pillowcases, my cream tablecloth (with various stains attached), my light colored tea towels, etc. At present, I just soak items in a solution of washing soda (as directed on the top of the box), lightly wring them out and wash them in my HE washing machine. The box recommends adding washing soda to the wash too, but I haven’t done this because there are no HE washing machine instructions/amounts given. Can I add washing soda to my HE washer without problems? How much should I use? I’d love to do this to boost the overall cleaning of my laundry. Keep up the excellent work, glad there is Leslie Chudley a website to look at, too. Sales Associate Regards, Marilyn Dear Marilyn, Cell: 204-761-0421 I too have been impressed with washing

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soda over the years and I normally add about one quarter cup to my front loading washing machine loads. I have not had any problems with my machine, because the washing soda actually cleans clothes and the washing machine hoses at the same time. Washing soda is sometimes hard to find, and in those cases either borax or baking soda make adequate substitutes. If I have a very bad stain, I normally make a paste of washing soda and water and apply it to the stain. Wait 15 minutes and wash as normal. Repeat if necessary. Dear Reena, My husband uses Tilex shower spray (the spray and walk away kind) by the gallon in his bathroom shower. There was a homemade spray recipe we had cut out of the newspaper and promptly lost and can’t find again. Can you help? Thanks, Edna Dear Edna, In a spray bottle combine: One half cup liquid laundry detergent, half cup vinegar and 3 cups of water. No need to rinse or dry. Fabulous Tips of the Week: • Whenever I feel a cold coming on, I eat two cloves of garlic and my cold immediately goes away. Submitted by Anonymous • When my kids were young and had itchy, scratchy sore throats I gave them a marshmallow to chew on. It coated their throat and helped the pain. Of course I would not give marshmallows to kids under four years old,because of choking hazards. Submitted by Clare 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

Continuing on with the Canada Reads books……… The Hero’s Walk, by Anita Rau Badami, is a rather ‘traditional’ book in both story and presentation. At its core is Sripathi Rao, a very conventional man increasingly faced with challenges to the beliefs he holds dear. We enter his life when his daughter and her husband are killed in a car accident. Estranged from his daughter since she defied his wishes and married outside the culture nine years previously, for Sripathi this is yet one more failure in a lifetime filled with such. Raised by very demanding parents, and still caring for an absolute harridan of a mother, Sripathi sees himself as having fallen well short of both expectation and potential. He strives to uphold outdated traditions of caste, class, and gender roles while these very things are being flouted (in his view) not only by his daughter but increasingly by his son, sister and wife. Even his best friend tries to gently move Sripathi toward a more inclusive and accepting view of life. As his world crumbles around him, Sri spirals into despair as he comes to recognise, however slightly, the magnitude of his losses and of his role in them. The women in this story are by far the stronger characters, and ultimately the dénouement arrives through their actions, with Sripathi emerging, one hopes, into at least a somewhat more progressive and accepting view of life. The author has stated that the novel is

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Is it Spring?

The geese have returned so spring must be just around the corner! Hopefully they haven’t “jumped the gun” as we all know what the weather can do in Manitoba in March! PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

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Cole Barrie Russell born February 2,2016 at 7:53pm weighing 8lbs 21 1/2” long. Proud grandparents Gerry & Linda Bertholet, Gary & Terry Russell. Proud great-grandparents Harold & Dianne Maguire, Maxine Smith. Thank you to everyone for well wishes and gifts for Cole. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Wed. and Fri. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sun. - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. GARBAGE & RECYCLE PICK-UP put your garbage /recycling out by 7 a.m. RECYCLING CENTRE: 24-hour drop off 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.

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SOURIS VALLEY RECREATION PROGRAMS Call 204-483-5214 or visit facebook.com/sourisrecreation

USE CAUTION!! Spring it approaching - please stay off the river and creek ice

2016 DOG LICENSES ARE DUE: MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD BY-LAW No. 1780 states “The owner of every dog must register such dog”. License will be issued upon proof of rabies vaccination. Maximum of 2 dogs per household. The cost is $10.00 per dog until April 30, 2016, after that the cost increases to $20.00 per dog. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2016 to control noxious weeds on road allowances within the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016. The herbicides to be used include: -2-4-D amine -Glyphosate -Dicamba To control the following insect pests including grasshoppers, mosquitoes, elm bark beetles, cankerworms, etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016. The insecticides to be used include: -Chlorpyrifos -Malathion -Bacillus thuringiensis The following areas to be treated: Larviciding of mosquito may take place in standing water within the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood. Basal Spraying of public and private elm trees within the Municipality of SourisGlenwood. The spraying of noxious weeds on road allowances, boulevards and public green spaces as required within the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood boundaries. The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication of the notice to the department of: Manitoba Conservation - Pesticide/Fertilizer Section, Suite 160, 123 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1A5

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Elgin Open Bonspiel

Top Left: Elgin Open Bonspiel 1st Event winners (L-R): Laura Cartwright, Geralee De Yaegher, Nevin Mains, Don Robertson Top Right: 2nd Event winners (LR): Butch Locke, Joe Goodwill, Darcy Gerow, Terry Haggerty. Bottom Left: 3rd Event winners (L-R): Robin Baldwin, Bob Shearer, Wendy Roosen, Bill Scott. Bottom Right: 4th Event winners (L-R): Cherilyn Jackson, Cindy Scott, Myrna Long, Grant Jackson.

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The Souris Elks playoff run comes to an end

Sunday, March 13, saw the Souris Elks hockey season come to an end. After an entertaining a very close 5 game series against the Killarney Shamrocks, the Elks lost 3 games to 2. The Shamrocks won the West Division and now play the East Division Champs the Carberry Plainsmen.

PHOTOS/DEBBIE BUTLER

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The Souris Elks playoff run comes to an end

PHOTOS/DEBBIE BUTLER

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Southwest Horizon School Division minutes continued from page 8 • Grief, Loss and Trauma - All SHSD guidance counselors will attend this CFS sponsored workshop in Brandon in May. • PD Plan for 2016/17 - Senior and School Administration plan to move forward in establishing Professional Learning Communities with interested staff in 2016/17. One of the largest hurdles to overcome in order for a PLC to be successful is finding time for collaboration. Our plan is to provide one half day a month for each PLC to work together in their own school while substitute teachers provide instruction to their students. We will use the Division PD budget to pay for teams of prebooked subs. -September 6 - Intro to PLC (prepared presentation from Senior Admin) -Division PD - September 26 - Restitution -October 21- SAGE/Lift – PLCs work in their schools -November - team of subs - Division will pre-book subs for school teams -December - team of subs supplied by Division -January - team of subs supplied by Division -February 27 - Division day for PLCs -March - team of subs by Division -April - team of subs by Division -May - team of subs by Division -June 30 – in school admin day Secretary-Treasurer report to the Board included the following: • Teacher Collective Agreement - the Collective Agreement between the Southwest Horizon Teachers’ Association and the Southwest Horizon School Division was officially signed and dated on March 1, 2016. We expect to fulfill our obligation for any retroactive payments by March 11, 2016. • Motor Carrier Enforcement Audit - Our Transportation Department was involved in a Motor Carrier Enforcement Audit on March 4, 2016. This audit is conducted every five years and looks at the Transportation Department’s entire process from how often school bus safeties are conducted, preventative maintenance

schedules and documentation, hours of service, driver logs and payroll information. I am extremely happy to report that our Transportation Department received a verbal passing grade of 100% and that it was noted that they go over and beyond what is expected. This is an amazing accomplishment and one to be very proud of. I truly believe this accomplishment is a result of the great teamwork in the Transportation Department and their dedication to their role in the school division. • Souris School Water Damage Claim – We have received the Souris School Water Damage Claim information from the adjusters, James Dube Spraggs. We have submitted our claim for the costs of the damages directly to James Dube Spraggs. • We have received a letter from Minister James Allum, Education and Advanced Learning, and Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross, Family Services, asking for proposals for new Child Care space within school divisions. The Family Choices Building Fund provides capital funding support to projects which will establish a new early learning and child care (ELCC) centre or will renovate to expand an existing ELCC centre to increase the availability of licensed non-profit child care spaces. The focus of this FCBF application intake is to support the creation of ELCC centres located within public school settings. The fund will provide up to 100% support for capital expenditures and the deadline for submissions is June 30, 2016. As such, we have begun discussions with two daycares in two of our schools. Support Staff Salary Grid Page/McDonald: Be it resolved that we approve the 2016/2017 Support Staff Salary Grid, as presented. Carried. Edwards/Cassils: Be it resolved that we approve the following accounts for payment: February 12, 2016 Accounts Payable 31724 – 31766 $130,559.05 Direct Deposit 8315 – 8356 $39,113.02 February 24, 2016 Accounts Payable 31767 – 31787 $213,021.38 Direct Deposit 8357 – 8392 $18,580.72

4-H Communications Competition submitted The 2016 Southwest Area 4-H Communications Competition took place Saturday, March 12, in Brandon. Forty-five young people competed in Junior, Intermediate and Senior level speeches as well as 1 or 2 Person Visuals. Foster Perkin of the Souris 4-H Challengers place first in the Junior Speech category. His topic was titled “Working on the Farm”. He will compete in the Provincial Competition in Portage la Prairie on April 16.

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Hayden Remillard and Alysa Remillard of Souris place second in the Intermediate 2 Person Visuals with their presentation “Arizona”. Congratulations to all 4-H’ers in Souirs who gave their speeches this year.

Manual Cheque 865 $1,050.00 February 26, 2016 Accounts Payable 31788 – 31809 $30,628.33 Direct Deposit 8393 – 8427 $15,455.06 Manual Cheques 866 - 867 $186,359.15 March 3, 2016 Accounts Payable 31810 – 31846 $50,589.63 Direct Deposit 8428 – 8487 $38,750.58 Carried Kreusch/McDonald: Be it resolved that we approve the ordering of two new school busses for the 2016/17 School year. Carried. Edwards /Oliver: Be it resolved that the Board of Southwest Horizon School Division approves the 2016/2017 budget, as presented. Carried. Edwards/Cassils: Be it resolved that we approve the 2016/2017 school year estimated expenditure be set at $23,407,179 (twenty-three million, four hundred and seven thousand, one hundred and seventy-nine dollars). That the 2016/2017 school year estimated revenue be at: Provincial Revenue Other Sources Municipal Revenue Total $12,129,145 168,320 11,109,714 $23,407,179 Carried Oliver/Edwards: Be it resolved that the 2016 Special Levy (Municipal) be set as follows: For 2015/2016 For 2016/2017 Less: Tax Incentive Grant Dollars Total $6,842,661 6,195,369 (758,456) $12,279,574 Carried Edwards/Cassils: Be it resolved that Borrowing By-Law 111 be read its first, second, third and final reading: A By-Law to authorize the Operating Line of Credit in the amount of $6,500,000 (six million five hundred thousand dollars). Carried. McDonald/Kreusch: Be it resolved that we adjourn the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on March 23, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in Hartney. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m.

INVITATION FOR TENDERS TO RENT 2 PARCELS FOR RENT: Pasture: N 1/2 8-8-21 WPM (approx. 217 acres) Hayland: S 1/2 OF SW 1/4 20-8-21 WPM (approx. 80 acres) The following conditions will apply:

Literacy Program Leaders $15 per hour x 32 hours per week Southwest Horizon School Division requires four enthusiastic youth (ages 16-29) to work on an exciting summer program in our division for an 8 week period from June 20 until August 12, 2016. Responsibilities will include: the development and administration of a preschool and a school age literacy recreation program in each community. Applicants should have experience with both age groups as well as a love of literacy. Interest/study in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Working in partners, leaders will deliver programming in each of the following Southwest Horizon School Division communities: Souris, Wawanesa, Hartney, Deloraine, Waskada, Pierson, Melita, and Colony Schools (mileage will be paid). A current (within the last 6 months) Criminal Record Check and a current Child Abuse Registry Check as well as a valid driver’s license and vehicle is required.

For further information contact: Lynn Cory, Student Services CoordinatorTelephone: 1-204-483-6244

Zero vacancy, excellent tenants. Updates include flooring, windows, lighting, roof, eaves and so much more.

To apply for the position (include an updated

Serious inquiries only

Deadline for applications is March 21, 2016

Call Leona at 204-483-0021 or email leonab@mymts.net

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful applicants must provide current criminal record and child abuse registry checks.

resume and three references)

email Cindy Locke at cindyl@shmb.ca

1. Tenders shall close April 1, 2016, and shall be submitted to Laura McDougald-Williams, Meighen Haddad LLP, at the address noted below; 2. All persons submitting a tender shall rely on their personal knowledge and inspection of the property; 3. The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted; 4. Each tender must be accompanied by a cheque representing one half (50%) of their proposed annual rental amount; 5. All unsuccessful Bidders shall have their tender cheques returned following the closing of tenders; 6. Starting dates for the lease to the successful Bidder shall be June 1, 2016 for the pasture rental, and April 15, 2016 for the Hayland (i.e. there will be two separate leases, so a bidder need only bid on one parcel if they wish); 7. The successful Bidder shall be responsible for half the costs associated with the preparation and signing of a lease. 8. The Landlord’s proposed lease terms and an information package are available from Laura McDougald-Williams of Meighen Haddad, at the contact information below.

Address for Tenders: Meighen Haddad LLP Box 1149 4 Crescent Ave., Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0 Phone: 204-483-1556 or Fax: 204-483-2321 lwilliams@mhlaw.ca Attention: Laura J. McDougald-Williams

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ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATION Classified Regular • 25 Words/$6.50 Each Additional Word/$0.15 ALL CLASSIFIEDS MUST BE PREPAID Advertising copy deviating in any way from the regular classified style will be considered display and charged at the rate of $6.50/column inch.

Phone (204)483-2070 Fax (204)522-3648 • Email cpocket@mts.net In Memoriam

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Those we love don’t go away, They just walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear. ~ You’ll always be remembered, Shirley, Bob, Doreen, Allan and families. Coming Events

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Welcome Ladies! Please join us as we shower Brittany Somersall with wedding wishes. Brittany is the June bride-elect of Jaye Fehr of Morden and daughter of Dave and Anita Somersall of Souris. The Come and Go Shower will be held Saturday, April 16, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the condo home of Janice Fraser, #110 Mill Estates.

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Souris Fellowship Club Pals: Thanks for thinking of me while I’ve been indisposed. I hope to be “exposed”! I doubt your wishing for that - but I am wishing to see you soon. Cathy Ewen We would like to thank everyone who made the Benefit Social for Braden on March 5, 2016 in Elgin such an amazing success! We are very grateful to the organizing committee and to everyone who helped during the evening. To everyone who attended or bought tickets, made donations and purchases, we thank you. The tremendous support shown to Braden and our family has been overwhelming. We appreciate your kindness and extreme generousity very much. The Pettinger family

For Sale - Misc SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: w w w . N o r w o o d S a w mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

In loving memory of Theresa - March 17, 1987 and Dave - May 19, 2008

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AGREEMENT The Publisher reserves the right to refuse any or all advertising for any reason, stated or unstated. Advertisers requesting publication of either display or classified advertisements agree that should the advertisement be omitted from the issue ordered for whatever reason, the Souris Plaindealer shall not be held liable. It is also agreed that in the event of an error appearing in the published advertisement, the Souris Plaindealer accepts no liability beyond the amount paid for that portion of the advertisement in which the error appears or affects. Claims for adjustment are limited to errors appearing in the first insertion only.

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 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).

URCHASES

Health Services

General Employment 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. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Seasonal beekeeper - labourer and bee technicians (noc #8251). Call Fernie Bisson 204-724-3584.

Southwest Horizon School Division invites tenders for grass mowing at all our facilities during the months of May 2016 through September 2016. Deadline to submit Friday, April 1, 2016. Please see our website for more information at www.shmb.ca under the ‘employment’ link. Business Services

Coming Events

Bridal shower in honour of Erin Arbuckle, bride-elect of Marinus Hop, daughter of Lorraine and Forbes, Sunday, April 3, 2016, 2:00 4:00 p.m., Multi-purpose Room, St. Paul’s United Church. Registered at The Bay. Everyone welcome.

For Sale - Misc

53 ft storage container for sale. Smooth sided, all aluminum with window. For more information please call Troy Mayes 701-389-1042 cell. 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 MARCH FLOOR MODEL SALE! Save 20-50% on SELECT floor models store wide. Save $900 on power reclining leather sofa for $1595 (La-Z-Boy Company). Save $300 on queen pocket coil set for $595. 7 piece solid wood bedroom suite queen sizes $2395 (was $2995). 5 piece table set for $199 (was $399). Samples only, visit store for other clearance models. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon. PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email classifieds@mcna.com for details.

St. Paul’s United Church in Souris is holding a Good Friday Service on March 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. The Easter Service will be held on March 27 at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT - NEW 3 PLEX Travel Imagine your dream vacation, in Cuba AND Oceanfront. We’ve gone 10 times. You get full value with our expertise free by acting now. trippvacations.ca or 204-7707771. SAVE 30% on our Heart of the Arctic adventure. Visit Inuit communities in Greenland and Nunavut Aboard the comfortable 198passenger Ocean Endeavour. CALL FOR DETAILS!1-800-3637566 or visit: www.adventurecanada.com. (TICO#04001400)

WILL DEVELOP... 24 & 28 4th Ave West, Souris, MB (across from curling rink) Each unit 2 bedroom with garage. 55+ building Rental $1000/month • $15,000 down payment

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Business Opportunities NEW EXCITING MINI VLT’S. Produce Buckets of Cash Monthly. Attracts Customers Like Money Magnets. Locations Provided. Ground Floor Opportunity. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM

204-720-1913 fishercontracting@wcgwave.ca

Steel Buildings / Granaries

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866873-3846 or www.treetime.ca.

STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”BIG BLOW OUT SALE - CLEAR OUT PRICING IN EFFECT NOW!” 20X20 $5,444 25X26$6,275 28X28 $7,454 30X30 $8,489 32X34 $10,328 42X50 $15,866. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Financial Services

Mobile/Manufactured Homes for Sale

Apartments/Condos for Rent

Feed & Seed

Need A Loan? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-4051228www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

5 New 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Starting at $83,000. Altona Mobile Homes, 1-800-582-4036, 1-204324-6776. Email amhl@mymts.net.

Apartments for rent - One and two bedroom upgraded suites, washer/dryer hookup, water included. Phone manager 204-483-3123.

NUVISION COMMODITIES. St. Jean MB. Buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, off grades grain. 204-758-3401 or 204-7464028

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Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: • On March 7: A report of mischief to a vehicle on 1st St. S. was received by Souris RCMP. Unknown culprits smashed the vehicle’s window, while it was parked in front of a local business. At this time, it is unclear how the window offended someone. • On March 12: Souris RCMP received a dispatch of a missing youth, however the parent quickly called back to report he was found. On the same day, Police were dispatched to assist staff at the Souris Hospital with an agitated patient. Police aided transport to another facility. Fraud Alert: Part 4 Money Transfer Requests (aka The Advance Fee Fraud)

Money transfer scams are on the rise. Be very careful when someone offers you money to help transfer their money. Once you send money to someone, it can be very difficult, if not impossible, to get it back. Protect yourself: • If you have been approached by someone asking you to transfer money for them, it is probably a scam. • Never send money, or give credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know and trust. • Don’t accept a cheque or money order for payment for goods that is more than what you agreed upon, even if it’s on local websites like Souris Swap & Shop or eBrandon. Send it back and ask the buyer to send you payment for the agreed amount before

you deliver the goods or services. Better yet, deal in cash which is much harder to counterfeit than a cheque or money order! • Examine the information on the Canadian AntiFraud Centre website for information on how to protect yourself against money transfer scams. • Ask yourself: Is it really safe to transfer money for someone I do not know? False Alarm: 1 Speeding: 8 Other Traffic: 7 Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergent crime: 204-483-2123 Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204483-2854

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ROXANNE SCRABA RMT, DHMS

FULL TIME SUMMER STUDENTS The RM of Sifton requires two full-time Green Team summer students to work with the Public Works Employee. POSITION #1 - Starts June 30 to August 12, 2016 (40 hours per week for 7 weeks) POSITION #2 - Starts July 5 to August 19, 2016 (40 hours per week for 7 weeks) APPLICANTS MUST: • Youth must be between the ages of 16-24 years of age • Have a Social Insurance Number • Hold a valid Drivers Licence Further details are available at the Municipal Ofﬁce 293 2nd Ave. W Oak Lake, MB Applications must be marked “Summer Student - Full-Time” And must be received by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2016. PLEASE SEND RESUME AND APPLICATION TO: RM of Sifton Box 100 Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0 Email: cao_sifton@mymts.net

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Souris: 204.483.1556 Brandon: 204.725.8770 Fax: 204.483.2321 lwilliams@mhlaw.ca

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Office Hours: Monday - Friday • 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Toll Free: 1-800-628-7960 4 Crescent Avenue West

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EALING

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Boulanger Construction Felix Boulanger

COMPUTER REPAIR

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Renovations, New Construction Large or Small Jobs Free Estimates

Call 483-0107 or 483-3848

RV SALES & RENTALS

• New Homes Licensed R-2000 Builder • Additions & Renovations • Concrete Flat work

We sell RV’s on consignment - rentals available!

• Roofing

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483-2497

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(cell)724-0545

to their AGM to be held on

New Construction • Renovations • Free Estimates CALL JIM!

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 This meeting is also open to the general public to attend.

Appointments Available Monday - Friday

Supper - 6:00 p.m. AGM Meeting - 7:00 p.m. For further information you may call Jackie

at 204.720.4562

Souris Dental Centre Family Dentistry

at 6 pm at the Sunflower Teahouse.

Supper seating can be reserved by calling Jackie at 204.720.4562.

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

The Hillcrest Museum Executive invites all members (yearly & lifetime)

CHURCH CALENDAR

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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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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.

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 Forbes Arbuckle

Electrical Contractor Underground Wire locating

Bus. 483-3320 Res. 483-2517

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Natural Gas Save over $12,000 on home heating.

NATURAL GAS

ELECTRICITY

Cost to buy & install

ELECTRIC $2,000 FURNACE $3,000

3,500 NATURAL GAS $ 5,500 FURNACE $

ASK YOUR CONTRACTOR:

ASK YOUR CONTRACTOR: If you’re installing a natural gas heating system for the ﬁrst time, there may be extra charges for running the gas line within your home.

25-YEAR COST TO RUN

15,800

25-YEAR COST TO RUN

31,850

Cost to buy & install

If you’re installing an electric heating system for the ﬁrst time, there may be extra charges to upgrade your electrical service and panel to handle the extra load.

60 GALLON

1,700 POWER-VENTED NATURAL GAS $ 1,900 WATER HEATER

ELECTRIC

Cost to buy & install

800 1,200 $

WATER HEATER $

10-YEAR COST TO RUN

1,150

TOTAL INVESTMENT:

$25,000 OR LESS

10-YEAR COST TO RUN

2,900

PLAN TODAY AND AVOID UNEXPECTED COSTS: An emergency furnace or hot water tank replacement may end up costing you hundreds of dollars more than a planned installation. Explore your heating options now so you have time to get quotes and advice from multiple contractors.

TOTAL INVESTMENT:

$37,500 OR MORE

For more details, or to use our online heating calculator visit

hydro.mb.ca/heating The cost to buy, install and operate indicated above is an average and will vary depending on your home, speciﬁc heating needs, and other conditions. Cost to run is based on a February 1, 2016 natural gas rate of $0.2660/m3 and an electricity rate of $0.07672/kWh.

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