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Unless more volunteers come forward, The Plum faces an uncertain future. Recent Board members (L-R) Cassie Ponscak, Diane McBurney, Phyllis Armour and Elsie Kurtenbach, stand in front of the historic landmark and long-time tourist attraction. PHOTO\GLEN KIRBY by Glen Kirby A Souris landmark and long-time tourist attraction will not open in 2016 unless new volunteers come forward, warns the president of the group managing The Plum Museum. “I don’t want to see the padlock go on the door but several of our Board members are resigning and we’re stuck unless more people join,” says Diane McBurney. The Plum is the oldest public building remaining in Souris and a designated Municipal Heritage Site. Now located at 142-1st Street South, the wood frame building began life in 1883 as St. Luke’s Anglican Church on 5th Avenue West, constructed by the Town’s original settlers. Surviving fires and the wrecker’s ball, the structure was moved and re-opened as a Museum and Tea Room in the early 1990s, largely through the efforts of Averill Whitfield who retired from the Museum Board in 2013. In previous years, summer-time attendance swelled to 2,500 tourists per season but numbers have fallen sharply since the Flood of 2011 and the subsequent loss of the Swinging Bridge until 2013.
McBurney estimates approximately 600 people visited The Plum in 2015, a slight increase from the year before. “It’s ready for a new vision,” says McBurney. “It needs to be revitalized with new leadership and new ideas. This is an opportunity for new people to join and get creative.” McBurney expects four members will resign during the annual general meeting (AGM) on November 25, leaving the Souris and District Heritage Club, which oversees The Plum, with as few as two members heading into next year. “It’s just a small group of us,” says McBurney. “Some of the people who have been mainstays are elderly and they’ve done their stint. They have been on the Board for 20 years.” Cassie Poncsak is one Board member who plans to stay. The 27-year-old joined in 2014 but worked at the Plum as a High School student from 2002 to 2006, when Museum staff wore period-correct costumes and performed short plays, bringing local history to life under the direction of Whitfield.
“I like feeling a part of the community,” says Poncsak. “My husband and I are both involved in different things and one of the reasons we like staying in Souris and chose to stay here and start our family here, is the fact that there are these great organizations that give you that feel of community. Without them, what’s going to happen?” The dwindling volunteer base is dogging many local groups, from sports to culture to community development. Some, observes Poncsak, could not meet the challenge. “In the last couple of years a lot of organizations have been folding,” she says. “The Plum is such a huge part of Souris and it would be sad if there were no volunteers to keep it going.” “The Plum is an important part of our history,” notes McBurney. “It is a beautiful and unique building. The community needs to have a say in what’s next. Otherwise, the decision is left in the hands of a couple of people and we will not be able to open in 2016 without new volunteers.” Interested persons should attend the AGM at The Plum on November 25.
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Kappa Kristmas holds event to support community hall project submitted Over 170 ladies attended the 8th annual Kappa Kristmas on Friday, November 6. There were over 35 home based business and local businesses on hand to share their products and special items for Christmas. The ladies were treated to a Fashion Show from Tesa Steinke of Silver Icing Clothing, Crystal Blackwell of JK Apparell, and Lorelei Dornian of Timeless Treasures. Special thanks to our fabulous model McKenna Page! This year’s proceeds will go towards the Community Hall Capital Project Fund. This year’s Kappa include: Roxy Kowalchuk, Jackie Kirkup, Lisa Tosh, Heather Remillard, Twila Boulanger, Mandy Armstrong, Charlotte Parham, Mandy Ray, Theresa O’Brien, and Shelly Maryniuk.
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Ex-mayor says Wawanesa feels “betrayed” in amalgamation by Glen Kirby
The former mayor of Wawanesa is hoping a public meeting next Monday provides solutions to the infighting and dysfunction dominating operations within Oakland-Wawanesa Municipality. “I would like to see enough people at the meeting to discuss the facts and find common ground,” says Bruce Gullett, who served 17-years on Wawanesa Council including eight years as Mayor before his defeat last fall in voting for the first amalgamated Council representing both the Village and former Rural Municipality (RM) of Oakland. Tensions between politicians and staff became a public feud last month when Councillor Dennis Rome threatened to sue for defamation because Council passed a resolution in August prohibiting him from direct contact with staff and Municipal volunteers, including phone, email, and text messages. The censure came following a lengthy memo to Council from Marlene Biles, the Municipality’s Chief Administrative Officer, alleging Rome was micro-managing and bullying staff. “The current deadlock is caused by one CounSouris cillor who isSeniors not acting in the best interests of Organized the Municipality,” says Gullet, who isLegion calling on Services Happenings Rome to resign. He suggests that Head of Council David (Bunk) Inkster and Biles must also
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share blame for what happened, including the legal quagmire which now involves lawyers representing Rome and the Municipality. “Council had arranged for the executive director of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities to mediate a solution but neither Rome or Inkster showed up,” says Gullett. Rome, a life-long area resident and businessman, was elected last fall on a pledge to champion rural ratepayers and contends he has been targeted by Councillors and staff loyal to Wawanesa. Inkster, with more than two decades service on the former RM Council, defeated Gullett by a mere five votes in last October’s municipal election. Gullett’s brother, Perry, was elected to Council. Residents have organized a public meeting at the Carroll Community Hall on November 16 at 7:30 p.m. to “discuss recent developments”, according to an advertisement now circulating through emails and public postings. Organizers declined comment or to be identified for this article, other than to say the meeting is open to all Municipal ratepayers including members of Council. Gullett says,The “Go to any coffee shop in WawaBook is talking about that meetnesa and everybody ing.” Shelf Whether the public gathering will focus on
the personalities, politics or pennies, remains to be seen. Rome has never wavered from his concern that rural ratepayers will be ‘on the hook’ if the Municipality adopts a harmonized tax rate, a goal suggested by the Provincial government during its campaign in 2014 to amalgamate any municipalities with fewer than 1,000 residents. Gullett contends the first draft budget for Oakland-Wawanesa did contain a harmonized tax with a “slight increase for rural ratepayers and a small decrease for village property owners” but that document was never considered by Council, which opted to retain the separate tax rates already in place through the first year of amalgamation. In defending a harmonized tax, Gullett says village debt will not be assumed by rural ratepayers. He explains that Wawanesa’s newly-constructed sewage lagoon, plus a fire hall and water treatment facility built since 2005 at a combined cost of nearly $4-million, are financed through debentures being repaid by village taxpayers for the next 20 years and will not be shared by rural landowners. “The Village feels betrayed by this amalgamation,” says Gullett. “We had an understanding with the former Oakland Council that nothing would go backwards. After almost a year, look where we are now.”
Margaret Greaves; 2nd Norval More and Iola RCMP Stocks; 3rd Bob Collinson and GaleNews Collinson. On November 6, eight members travelled to Oak Lake for a Table Shuffle Board Tournament. A fun time was reported by all.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SIFTON Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 8th day of December, 2015, at the hour of 2:00 PM, at the office of the Rural Municipality of Sifton, 293-2nd Avenue West, Oak Lake Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number
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New Souris restaurant already drawing crowds by Glen Kirby The grand opening is this weekend but a new restaurant and pub next to the Avalon Theatre in Souris is already pulling in more customers than the owners expected. “It was pretty intense,” says Sean Murphy, co-owner of Murphy’s The Black Rose Dining Room with his wife, Barb. “We had maybe 40 people here on our first night, when we opened last week.” Murphy’s began serving customers last Thursday, in the former Uptown Lounge at 94-1st Street South. The restaurant was purchased by the local couple in June. Renovations include relocating the historic wooden bar from the south wall to the north to make way
for a new stage. The half-wall that divided the floorspace of the former community social hall in-half has also been eliminated. “We’ve cozied it up and made it more intimate. We want it to feel like an upscale restaurant,” said Murphy. This is the Murphy’s first restaurant venture. Longtime area residents farming west of Souris on the family homestead, Barb is also a local teacher with many years of waitressing experience but she says buying the ‘Uptown Lounge’ was almost an impulse. “Honestly, we just decided to buy the building and then figure out the plan,” she laughs. Sean says the couple had always thought about running their own restaurant and he wanted to made
an offer on the space previously. “The timing in this deal worked out,” he says. Murphy’s are honouring Sean’s father Ted by naming their establishment The Black Rose. Ted penned a song while a high school student in the 1940s called The Black Rose which he sold a few years later to a company in Hollywood, California for $110. “That was a lot money back in those days,” says Sean. “In Irish culture, the black rose signifies the end of an era and the start of something new”, added Barb. Steak is a key menu item and the Black Rose will feature prime rib Sundays, as well as open-mic night allowing local troubadours to take the stage. Murphy’s has live music scheduled for this weekend’s grand opening including Brandon-based 204 on Friday night. The new eatery has limited hours: 4:00 p.m. 1:00 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays; 2:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. on Saturdays; 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. Mike Dalby from Alexander has been recruited as lead cook. “He joined us four weeks ago,” says Sean. “He’s excellent - so good that we want to call him a head chef.” The Murphy’s have also hired approximately 20 locals as waitresses, dishwashers, and bartenders. “It’s exciting,” says Sean. “Where are we going with this? We’re going whereever the flow takes us.”
Seniors Owners Barb and Sean Murphy have accentuated warm wood with intimate lighting in their new restaurant Organized and lounge. Services PHOTO BY GLEN KIRBY
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The board consists of representatives from St. Mary’s, St. Luke’s, St. Paul’s, Souris Gospel Chapel and Faith Community Baptist church, as well as members from the community at large. The Board is eager to get started with the job of putting together Christmas hampers for individuals and families in our community. The Board has a few new members this year and has had a couple of changes to our executive. Marg Bond has taken over as Board chair from Brenda Wiebe and Donna Fenwick is the new Treasurer. Leona Perkin has been treasurer for the last five years. In the weeks ahead, collection boxes will be placed at various locations in the community. The response in past years has been overwhelming. The board is hoping for continued support from the citizens of Souris and surrounding area. Last year Westoba Credit Union and the Royal Bank helped by providing donation trees to help us fill requests for children’s gifts. The Souris Christmas Cheer provides hampers for families in Souris/Glenwood, Carroll and Elgin. There are families in our community who need our help at this time of year. Unemployment, illness, low income and loneliness all contribute to hardships some face at Christmas. The Christmas Cheer Board tries to make even just one day a little brighter for families and individuals in our community. The Christmas Cheer Board delivered over fifty hampers last year which was a significant increase from the previous year. Donations of food, clothing, and toys are gratefully accepted. Donations of money can be dropped off at the Town office and a charitable donation receipt will be issued. Money donations are used to buy turkeys, grocery items, fresh produce and gifts. Bev Sobry’s grade 8 class help us by wrapping all the hamper boxes in Christmas paper. We appreciate the effort of these students in making the hampers look festive. A group or individual may wish to sponsor a family and look after making up their own person-
alized hamper for that family. Contact the Cheer Board as soon as possible and we can provide you with the information needed to put together a hamper for a specific family. Collection boxes will be placed in all the above mentioned churches as well the Legion Clubroom, the Souris Health Centre and Bigway The hampers include everything a family would need for breakfast lunch and dinner on Christmas day as well as some extras. Donation suggestions include non-perishable food, boxed chocolates and candy, breakfast cereal, cookies, pickles and juice. We ask that toys and children’s clothing be new and unwrapped. We provide for children and adults of all ages so any gift will be appreciated. Knitted mitts, hats and scarves are very welcome donations. Gifts for men and teens are often in short supply. A typical hamper includes all food required for Christmas day as well as gifts for every member of the household including pets. The hampers will be delivered on Friday December 18. We also ask that if you know a family in need you can contact Marg Bond (Board Chair) at 204483-7318 (margbond1@gmail.com ) or if you have any questions or concerns about Christmas Cheer. If you wish to help with packing, delivering hampers or in any other way, please let us know.
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Thank You The 2015 Peewee AAA OILDOME Baseball Club would like to thank the following sponsors for their help in participating at the Western Canada Championship held in Coquitlam, BC. • Baseball Manitoba • Sport Manitoba • TD Bank - Deloraine • John Hassefield - Deloraine • Meighan Haddad LLP • DB Murray Ltd. - Melita • Deloraine 2000 Club • JDK Holdings - Souris • Clairiant - Todd Leslie • Sunrise Credit Union • Vandaele Seeds - Medora • Mainline Enterprises - Virden/Birtle • Guild Insurance - Wawanesa • Paterson Grain - Dave Mills • RM of Ellice-Archie • Municipality of Deloraine Winchester • Outperforme Athletics - Brandon
• Andrew Agencies • Morrison Agency - Deloraine • BDO - Virden • Sharp’s Soil Service - Moosomin, SK. • Wayne Poole • Kendall Hobbs • Craig Lane • Donna/Ray Todd • Tannis Paull • Connie Hay • Syd Robbins • Tesa Steinke • JP Cattle Co. - McAuley • Poole Farms - McAuley • Prairie Livestock - Moosomin, SK. • Horizon Meats - Maryfield, SK.
Lucky winner of the 1/2 a Beef raffle was: Shawna Siemens, Elkhorn, Mb. Thanks again; Jake Poole, Brady Frattinger, Jayce Soder (Elk), Tyson Kozak, Cory King, Avery Kirkup (Sou), Brendin Hammond, Zack Maddess, Trent Sambrook (Del), Connor Cory (Waw), Drew Hilhorst (Kil), Kyle Harmon (Bois) - Bronze Medal Finalists.
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by Vern May
Who’s the real villain?
unholy words shouted at me in rage by citizens lauded for their harmonious participation in their Sunday congregation. I dare not share what I’ve seen from parents with their children witnessing their behavior from just a few feet away. Yes, it’s true - when you look into the abyss of (even perceived) evil, it also looks into you. One of the greatest gifts that my years in the ring afforded me was an opportunity to study people. Not in a boardroom where every word is carefully measured and you often have to read between the lines, but instead where the filter comes off and you deal with the raw and primal reality of the people right in front of you. Not everyone is as they appear and, sadly, no matter how hard you look, you may not find goodness in everyone. This has no bearing on real life, though, right? I wish I could agree but unfortunately it’s a startling reality. In the workplace you can find yourself passively stifled or that the words and actions of those around you appear to be out of sync. Foes paint themselves as friends, casting aspersions on others around you and leave you with lingering doubts in every step. I pondered this heavily. How is it that there
by Vern May For most of my professional life I was cast in the role of the villain. Business owners from coast to coast invested in their belief that people would pay their hard earned money to see me get a sound thrashing. Believe me when I say, you learn a lot about the world when you are cast in a role that the public feels is entirely acceptable to treat with little regard. While the heroes get to see the best in people, as fans rush to them to share their stories, personal accomplishments and draw some parallels between themselves and their idols, the villains often get to see the real side of people. Unlike the characters that we portray between the ropes, what we often see in people is the raw, unfiltered soul of those people sitting at ringside and it’s not always flattering. In Winnipeg, I read in a community newspaper about a local youth who was celebrated for her compassion for others – she pulled a knife on me one night in the lobby of a community centre when I refused to sign an autograph. I’ve heard the most
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Souris Reston Sabres 2015-16 edition
The Souris Reston Sabres began their 2015/2016 season with two losses to Carberry Glenboro and Killarney. They continue on the road but will be in Reston on December 11 and Souris on December 12. Pictured are the 2015 Sabres. Back row (L-R): Coach Steven Phillips, Darren Erickson, Daryn Erickson, Dawson Sobry, Kyle Klein, Tanner Scraba, Colby Hamel, Austin Taylor, Scott Boulton, Kyle Campion, Mitchell Paterson, Luke Hiebert, Aiden Murphy. Front row: Clayton Caldwell, Adam Lamb, Adam Kowalchuk, Johnathon Williams, Nicholas Chudley, Matthew Vinck, Dane Fortin. Missing: Brady Henuset, coaches Shane Henuset, Gerry Williams, managers Jennifer Lamb, Sandra Vinck and trainer Deanna Kowalchuk.
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Southwest Sabres Football season came to an end on October 31 as they lost to the Virden Golden Bears in their semi-final play-off game. The Sabres thank their fans, sponsors and families for all the support this past season. The Southwest Sabres take this opportunity to recognize their graduating players and wish them all the best in their future. Left to right: Matthew Vinck, Johnny Williams, Adam Kowalchuk, Alberto Pozo, Andrew Draper, Nicholas Chudley. PHOTO/ SUBMITTED
Elks at home Friday by Darci Semeschuk The Souris Elks are back on the ice with one win and one loss to report. In their opening game, on October 23, the Elks defeated Deloraine by a score of 4 - 2. Terry Doull netted an unassisted goal followed by one more from Hudson Morrison, assisted by Jonathon Filewich and Devin Reinhardt to give the Elks a 2 - 0 lead after one period of play. Deloraine scored two in the second period but it wasn’t enough and the Elks put in two more from
Andrew Brigden, assisted by Ashley Robertson, Brett Arbuckle and Brett Arbuckle, from Sheldon Kowalchuk and Ashley Robertson. Kris Westblom had the win in net for Souris and the shots 36 -17 for Souris. Souris met Hartney on November 6 and dropped the game by a score of 4 - 3. Hartney’s Trevor Derlago opened the scoring in the second period, followed by a quick one from Sheldon Kowalchuk, assisted by Andrew Brigden to tie the
VALLEYVIEW CONSUMERS CO-O - AGRO DIVISION MANAGER R0021140187 CP01 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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The Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) is a unique, multi-billion dollar organization based on the fundamental principles of co-operation. It is comprised of a network of approximately 250 autonomous retail co-operatives across Western Canada along with their branch operations, and Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). FCL is the wholesaling/manufacturing arm of the CRS, which provides the retail co-ops with a range of products and services. Valleyview Consumers Co-op invites applications for the position of Crop Inputs Manager. The Valleyview Consumers Co-op provides agronomic service from two Crop Protection sites located in Virden and Pierson, Manitoba and has a trading area that encompasses all of southwestern Manitoba. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead the Agro Division to achieve financial targets while developing and growing our agronomic services. You will be responsible for the organization, co-ordination and direction of the Agro Departments, provide direction for crop inputs (fertilizer, chemicals, seed, twine, custom application, agronomy services) in our 2 Agro Centres; (located in Virden and Pierson, MB) develop and implement the business plan, oversee sales, margins, expenses and inventory. Will supply leadership and support to the Agro team including human resource management. Qualifications: University Degree or equivalent relevant work experience, minimum 7 years of demonstrated strength in the agriculture industry with strong understanding of agronomic services and farm/producer needs. Must have demonstrated strength in leading people, solid understanding of sales and marketing disciplines. Must also have a good understanding of financial statements analysis. Excellent computer and communication skills are required. Salary commensurate with experience. Valleyview Consumers Co-op offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package, excellent opportunities for advancement, and the opportunity to work with one of Western Canada’s most successful organizations. Please apply online or submit a detailed résumé in confidence on or before November 30, 2015 to: Valleyview Consumers Co-op Ltd. Attention: General Manager Valleyview Co-op Ltd. Box 550 Virden, MB R0M 2C0 Email: valleyv@mymts.net Fax: 204-748-3436 Website: valleyview.coop
game at 1 -1. The second period continued as both teams matched goal for goal to end the second tied at 3 - 3. Hartney’s goal scorers were Del Cowan and Derwl Elliot and the Elks final two came from Hudson Morrison and Devin Reinhardt. Hartney’s - Mark Agnew netted their fourth goal and what would be the game winner at 17:25 of the third. The Elks next action is Friday, November 13 when they host Boissevain at 8:00 p.m. in the Souris Arena.
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The Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) is a unique, multi-billion dollar organization based on the fundamental principles of co-operation. It is comprised of a network of approximately 250 autonomous retail co-operatives across Western Canada along with their branch operations, and Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). FCL is the wholesaling/manufacturing arm of the CRS, which provides the retail co-ops with a range of products and services. Valleyview Consumers Co-op invites applications for the position of Crop Inputs Manager. The Valleyview Consumers Co-op provides agronomic service from two Crop Protection sites located in Virden and Pierson, Manitoba and has a trading area that encompasses all of southwestern Manitoba. Reporting to the Agro Division Manager, the Crop Inputs Manager is responsible for marketing seed, fertilizer and crop protection products to new and existing customers. Duties will include leading the agronomic team in providing advice to customers; managing product inventories; ensuring proper handling and storage of crop inputs products; managing financial aspects for crop inputs within the department. The successful candidate will also show strong leadership skills as the successful candidate would be responsible for a staff of 3 agronomists, junior agronomists and other seasonal staff. The successful candidate will possess strong organization, controlling and interpersonal skills, with a customer focus. Strong technical competency requiring an Ag based degree or diploma or equivalent of at least two years experience. Preference will be given to Ag Inputs sales experience and good knowledge of Ag chemical and fertilizer. Valleyview Consumers Co-op offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package, excellent opportunities for advancement, and the opportunity to work with one of Western Canada’s most successful organizations. Please apply online or submit a detailed résumé in confidence on or before November 30, 2015 to: Valleyview Consumers Co-op Ltd. Attention: General Manager Valleyview Co-op Ltd. Box 550 Virden, MB R0M 2C0 Email: valleyv@mymts.net Fax: 204-748-3436 Website: valleyview.coop
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Southwest Cougars Farmlink Marketing win in Norman submitted by Grant Moffatt The Cougars got back on the winning track picking up a pair of victories in Norman with a short staffed roster. Saturday night the Cougars came back from a 3-0 first period deficit for a 6-4 win and finished the weekend with a 4-3 win Sunday afternoon. Norman jumped out to an early 3 goal lead but Jared McCorrister scored 11 seconds later, at the 16 minute mark, from Michael Tilbury to get the Cougars on the board. The Cats scored three goals in the second to take the lead. Dexter Dalgleish scored his first of the year from Zach Wytnick, 1:24 into the second. Michael Tilbury found the net at 3:08 to tie the game, from Zach Wytnick and Grady Hobbs, with the man advantage. Carson Boyechko scored 28 seconds later from Brian Harris as the Cougars took a 4-3 lead to the dressing room. Carson Boyechko and Brian Harris hooked up for the fifth goal and eventual game winner. Norman finally beat Brady Gordon at 8:58 to make it a one goal game. Brian Harris hooked up with Zach Wytnick for a second power play goal as the specialty teams took advantage of the man advantage at the14 minute mark. Brady Gordon finished the game stopping 23 shots while the Cougars fired 35 shots on the Norman
net. Sunday afternoon the Cougars record improved to 6-5-1 for 13 points with the win. The Cougars went 3 for 5 with the man advantage as Rylan Rommelaere turned aside 20 shots for the win. Grady Hobbs opened the scoring, with the man advantage, from Jared McCorrister and Blake Jameson midway through the period. McCullough Park scored 7 minutes into the second from Carson Boyechko and Garrett Sambrook. Norman got on the board 87 seconds later. Dexter Dalgleish scored his second goal of the season on the pp from Garrett Sambrook and Zach Wytnick at 17:43 to take a 3-1 lead. Norman made the game interesting with a pair of third period goals but the Cougars hung on. Garrett Sambrook scored the game winner for his first of the year from Zach Wytnick. Quin Hobbs, Jared Janke, and John Patmore sat out the weekend with injuries and Tanner Gaudry came home on the injured list. Kenora Thistles visit the Cougars in Virden on Friday night and Brandon visits the Cougars Saturday night in Souris. The Bantam and Midget Cougars will have tickets on the market shortly for a weekend for 2 in Minneapolis to see the Twins and Blue Jays play three games on the May long weekend.
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by Marvin Mills Understanding India’s importance to pulses Recently India has been a hot topic in the pulse trade due to multiple seasons of crop failures resulting in significant pulse stock shortages. This lead to an increase in demand for Canadian crops at the same time western Canada had lower than expected production. This is the main factor that caused values to spike this fall in both Canada and abroad. For 2016, it is important to understand how Indian demand, growing seasons and domestic policy impact pulse markets and what this means for Canadian producers. Demand India is the largest producer of pulse crops in the world, but it also the most important export market for Canadian pulse crops as they are a net importer. The majority of farmers in India practice subsitstance farming, meaning they consume what they grow. On average India produces between 17-19 million tonnes of pulses each year and imports an additional 3 - 4 million tonnes. The country’s additional demand is satisfied by importing pulses from the world’s largest supplier, Canada, Australia and other Middle Eastern destinations. India represents 25% of all Canadian lentil exports according to the recent 5-year average and 36% of all Canadian pea exports. Growing Seasons Kharif - The agricultural crop year in India is from July to June, and is classified into two main seasons - Rabi and Kharif, while there are some crops grown on artificial irrigation all year round. It is important to know what, when, and how much they grow because this impacts their demand for Canadian products. The Kharif growing season occurs from July to October with harvest from September to November. Crops grown during this season include rice, millet, corn, sorghum and some pulses such as pigeon peas. These crops are highly dependent on water and are grown through the rainy southwest monsoon season. Pigeon pea production has the greatest impact on India’s demand for Canadian large green lentils, as the lentils can be used as a substitute when stocks are low and prices are high. This year’s disappointing Kharif harvest is important for 2016 as the low supply is supporting prices for Canadian green lentils and India will not have a harvest for another 11 months. Rabi - The Rabi season takes place from October to March, with harvest in March. Crops grown during this timeframe include, cereals, mustard, flaxseed, chickpeas, lentils and peas. Chickpeas are the main pulse crop grown followed by pigeon pea, beans, and lentils. This is the main pulse growing period for the country and it relies heavily on the moisture from the northeast monsoon. Monsoons can be very uncertain and irregular leaving crop production vulnerable. There has been rapid expansion in the irrigation in recent times, yet still almost 75% of cropland relies on rainfall moisture. These weather patterns and moisture levels are important to watch as a production indicator with impacts on world demand for these crops. Policy The other key development from India was a recent change in government policy to prevent domestic buyers from sitting on supplies, and subsequently driving up domestic prices. The government is implementing de-hoarding action, which is meant to force supplies out of port warehouses and into the domestic market. The impact of the policy shift, both in India and Canada remains to be seen. Pushing supplies out to the consumer could dampen their local pricing, although it doesn’t change their overall need for pulses. The effects of this policy change may also be different for each crop. For example, with yellow peas and red lentils India represents a greater percentage of the demand base, therefore government policy changes can have a greater impact.
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Souris Hillcrest Museum board members would like to thank everyone who attended, donated Rainbow Auction items, brought baking for the bake sale and worked at our Halloween Tea. A special thank you to Plaza Petals who donated, for our use at the tea, some of the great Halloween decorations. The Friendship Centre looked great! Thank you all. Keep in mind December 12th when we will be hosting an Old Fashioned Christmas at the Museum. Live music, refreshments, and appetizers. Tickets will be available soon.
Souris Legion #60 requires a Full-Time Working Bar Manager. You will work 35 to 40 hours per week and supervise staff. The Working Bar Manager is accountable for the operation of the bar. Experience in hospitality or retail industry is essential. Good Business Certificate required. Salary is negotiable upon experience and qualifications. A complete job description is available in our Clubroom, 74-1st St., South, mailing address Attn: L. Neilson, President, Box 302, Souris MB R0K 2C0. Resumes will be accepted at the Souris Legion Clubroom until 4:00 pm. on November 27, 2015. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Coming Events COPPS, Citizens on Patrol Program, initial reorganizational meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at the “Textbook/Ag” building - 130 1st Ave West, boardroom. All encouraged to attend. The Provincial representative will be on hand to educate us on how to proceed. Interested people can contact Brenda 204-741-0449 or bmckinny@gmail.com or Linda at 204483-0134 or lryckman@mts.net. DEKALB SuperSpiel welcomes the World. November 20 \endash 23rd Morris & Rosenort. 32 Men? s, 32 women? s teams from 7 countries. Also Jennifer Jones, Mike McEwen & Reid Carruthers. www.morriscurlingclub.org Souris and District Heritage Club Annual Meeting, November 25, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at The Plum. Everyone welcome. Souris District Donor’s Choice Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, November 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of St. Paul’s United Church in Souris. Everyone welcome. Souris Legion #60 General Meeting, Tuesday, November 17, 8:00 p.m. Presentation of 2016 Slate of Officers. All members required. Please attended. Souris Skating Club’s Annual Craft/Trade Show, November 14, 2015 in the Souris Community Hall, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Limited tables available. Contact Jodi Logan 204-483-2943, jodilogan@remax.net if interested. St. Luke’s Anglican Coffee Party, Saturday, November 21, 9:30 11:00 a.m. at the Souris Fellowship Club. Bake table, Penny Parade, shoes and card holders. Everyone welcome. Come and enjoy muffins and biscuits. TRY SOMETHING NEW this winter. Stained glass, fused glass and mosaic weekend classes in our studio in Winnipeg. Glass making supplies. Visit: www.prairiestudioglass. com or CALL 204-7831117.
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Souris Apartments/Condos for Rent School South-Vu ApartmentsNews has for rent - Main floor, one bedroom, air
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One bedroom apartment, central location, parking, laundry and water, $437/month. Phone Souris Apartments manager 204-4833123. Rent or rent to own - 2 bedroom house in Lyleton. Phone 204-5223789
Rent or rent to own - 3 bedroom trailer in Lyleton. Will sell trailer separate. Call 204-522-3789.
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The Book Shelf By Alexis MacLean
by Alexis MacLean I have a pair of new books for you today. TheRCMP two are very different one from the other News and one is… well… just different. “The Incarnations” by Susan Barker, relates the stories of two people, connected through many past lives. The tale begins when Wang, a Beijing taxi driver, receives a letter, ostensibly from a self-described ‘soul mate’, detailing the relationship they formed when first they met in seventh century Imperial China. Many other letters follow, each detailing a past life they shared: as fugitives from Genghis Khan, fishermen during the Opium Wars, and teenagers during the Cultural Revolution, among others. Connecting these historical vignettes is the present-day Wang, whose marriage suffers from his increasing paranoia as the anonymous letters continue to arrive. The concept of the book is interesting and while the stories are invariably bleak, they do provide a fair overview of much of Chinese history. For the most part the author deftly manages the transitions from historical to present day, so the story proceeds less jarringly than one might expect. The tales are fairly violent, but since the periods were as well I didn’t find this out of place. What did annoy me was the
emphasis given to the sexual relationships between characters, much of which seemed simply gratuitous. I must confess, I had a hard time getting into this book, but eventually found it to be interesting enough, though I think the concept could have been better handled. “Poles Apart”, the new book by Terry Fallis, is about as different from the above as could be. I had thoroughly enjoyed the last book by this author (“No Relation”) and hoped to find the same humour in this new one. Sadly, I didn’t. The concept is good: the troubles that befall Everett, a young man and ardent feminist, who quite inadvertently finds himself living in an apartment above a strip joint. The potential for humour in this situation is obvious but, sadly, is only partially realised. Some of the characters border on being caricature: the gorgeous, lesbian, single-mom pole dancer who is finishing off her Ph.D. in women’s studies, the Mafiosi-like club owner, and the giant bouncer with the heart of gold being examples. I found the subsidiary story more satisfying. This centres on Everett’s father, a very ‘unenlightened’ man who is recovering from a stroke when first we meet him. His interactions with the other patients in his rehab facility are far more believable and, for me at least, generate more humour than the main thread, though even here the author pushes feminist doctrine a bit too strongly. Overall, I have to conclude that, as was the case with “Incarnations”, this book is okay, but for me falls rather short of its potential.
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SOURIS/MAIN LEVEL LIVING Spacious 1860 sq. ft. bungalow. Vaulted ceiling dining area, large kitchen, oak cupboards. Country view, over sized master bedroom, multifunction family area. Double garage. Appliances stay.
SOURIS FIGURESKATING CLUB - ANNUAL CRAFT/TRADE Souris Skating Club’s SHOW R0011139901 ANNUAL CRAFT/TRADE SHOW CP01
November 14 in the Souris Community Hall 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Limited tables available Contact Jodi Logan • 204-483-2943 jodilogan@remax.net if interested
Valleyview Realty
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Souris Glenwood Golf Course
ANNUAL FALL MEETING Thursday, November 26 7:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Boulanger Construction Russell – 209 Main St. N. – 773-2106 Brandon - 929 24th Street Toll Free 1-866-444-5551 204-727-5577 Shoal Lake – 426 Station Rd. – 759-2240 Toll Free 1-866-444-4999 Brandon – 929 24thREID, Street HAROLD C.A.– 727-5577 TollAUDRA Free 1-877-866-6444 NYCHUK, C.A. IAN MCMULLAN, HAROLD REID, C.A. • AUDRAC.A. NYCHUK, C.A.
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Serving Westman & Surrounding Area • Mobile Home skirting, leveling, repairs • Handyman Services • Decks, Fences, Landings • General Home Repairs
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(204)483-2234 Souris Dental Centre Family Dentistry Appointments Available Monday - Friday
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in Carroll, MB
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John Janz Souris, Manitoba
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CHURCH CALENDAR ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.
ST. PAUL’S UNITED WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.
SOURIS GOSPEL CHAPEL SUNDAY SERVICE 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m.
FAITH COMMUNITY BAPTIST WORSHIP Sunday School Gr. 5 - Adult 10:00 a.m. Worship & Junior Church 11:00 a.m.
ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.
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