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Honouring our veterans and the ones who didn’t make it home

Souris and area residents were out in full force to support and pay respects to veterans on Remembrance Day 2015. A soldier from CFB Shilo lays a wreath at the cenotaph in front of the Souris Legion. Another group of dignitaries and band members march the colours to the Legion. PHOTOS/DEBBIE PHOTOS /DEBBIE BUTLER The soldier stood tall and strong and the fog hung low like a scene from long ago as the cannon shot marked the eleventh month, eleventh day, eleventh hour of armistice. Remembrance Day Services to honour veterans and those who never made it home from war, were held in Souris on Wednesday, November 11. Like many towns across this great nation, crowds lined up to pay their respects and dignitaries laid wreaths in honour of those who fought for our freedom. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

Hillcrest Museum restoring unique stained glass window submitted When Fred Sowden, son of Squire Sowden, built Squire Hall in 1910 for his wife, Maud, he had a number of stained glass windows installed. His signature window, when you enter the house, is a large circular stained glass window on the west wall. Even the brickwork on the outside around the window is a work of art. Unfortunately, time has taken its toll on this treasure and the leading has started to pull away from the glass. The window is bowing inward,

putting it at risk of collapse. Hillcrest Committee members have contacted an individual in Winnipeg who has the expertise to restore it. The cost will be significant but the Board feels that a complete restoration is the best long-term solution. Fundraising was started at the Halloween Tea and by applying for grants to cover the costs. Also in the planning is an Old-Fashioned Christmas event on December 12. The Museum will be dressed up with seasonal decorations for the event and will also

be replete with food and live music. We are hoping the community will join us to celebrate Christmas at Hillcrest with the aura of the past. Be sure to watch for further details. The Hillcrest Board very much appreciates the support the community has given both this year and in the past. Donations are tax deductible and your support will help us preserve this important part of our history. see photos page 6

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Souris Donor’s Choice see increase in 2015 submitted The Souris District Donor’s Choice Committee was established in 1996. Every spring a donation campaign is conducted on behalf of a maximum 25 registered charitable organizations. 100% of all funds collected goes directly to the charities. On Monday, November 16, the Donor’s Choice Committee held their Annual General Meeting to disperse the $57,278 collected from the 2015 spring campaign. A representative from each of the 24 charitable organizations was in attendance to receive their cheque and all of them appreciates the generosity of the community residents. This

year’s campaign numbers were up approximately $14,500 from the campaign of 2014. The Committee was delighted with the significant increase in donations and were very pleased to present the following charities with their cheques: Alzheimer Society of MB-Westman - $4,219; Canadian Cancer Society $4,293; Canadian Mental Health Assoc. - $1,603; CNIB - $1,543; Canadian Red Cross Society - $1,278; CFS of Western MB - $1,238; The Counselling Centre - $723; Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation – Westman- $1,728; Elks and Royal Purple Fund For Children - $2,283; Glenwood & Souris Regional Library - $1,593;

Souris Donor’s Choice disbursed their funds at their annual meeting November 16. Pictured are the volunteers on hand to pick up their cheques, back row (L-R): Brian Parham, Souris Fire Department; Cindy Stumme, Society for Manitobans with Disabilities; Heather Karrouze, Counselling Centre; Wendy McMillan, Canadian National Institute for the Blind; Diane McBurney, Souris Heritage Club; Teenie Carlisle, Senior’s Organized Services. Front row: Jackie Kirkup, Hillcrest Museum; Jodee Webster, Alzheimer’s Society; Lois Brown, Souris Glenwood Foundation; Laura Flikweert, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada; Connie Bradshaw, Glenwood and Souris Regional Library; Ann Swaenepoel, Souris and Area Harvest Food Bank. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

Heart and Stroke Foundation of MB - $3,263; Kidney Foundation of Canada - Westman - $1,148; MS Society of Canada-Westman - $1,523; Seniors Organized Services - $2,163; Society for MB with Disabilities-Westman - $1,253; Souris Cooperative Daycare Centre Inc. - $1,143; Harvest Food Bank - $4,388; Souris & District Heritage Club – $743; Souris Firefighter Special Equipment Fund - $4,233; Souris Glenwood Foundation - $2,933; Souris Health Aux Special Equipment Fund $4,973; Souris & Area Palliative Care Committee - $6,003; Special Olympics - Westman - $1,163; Souris Hillcrest Museum - $1,848.

Souris Donor’s Choice distributed a total of $57,278, an increase of $14,000 over the 2014 campaign. Pictured are some of the volunteers on hand to receive their organizations portion. Back row (L-R): Lisa Edwardson, The Kidney Foundation; Cathy Spearing, Canadian Mental Health Association; Amber Mezaros, Heart and Stroke Foundation; Terry Cable, Special Olympics - Westman; Susan Cable, Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba; Eleanor Hayes, Souris Palliative Care and Souris Health Auxiliary. Front row: Debbie Butler, Crohn’s and Colitis Westman; Karrie Smyth, Canadian Cancer Society; Tara Mills, Souris Early Learning Program; Annie Papadakis, Canadian Red Cross PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

Reston RCMP requests public assistance Reston RCMP are investigating a theft that occurred sometime throughout the evening of September 4, 2015. Honda and Husqvarna garden equipment were stolen from VAN L Equipment located in Reston on Highway 2 . It is be-

Bridge results from November 10 are as follows: 1st Ileen Fenwick and Margaret greaves; 2nd Elinor Birks and Keith Davison; 3rd Gordon Powell and Tom Draper (sub). Shuffle results as of November 11 are as follows: 1st Dot Palmer and Ileen Fenwick; 2nd Pat Giesbrecht and Edmee Palmer; 3rd Shirley Brown and Ron Ramsey.

lieved that the suspect used a large pick up with a trailer. If anyone has any information about this please contact the Reston RCMP Detachment at 204-877-3871 or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 204-983-4951 (phone) or 204-984-7320 (fax).

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The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due. The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs. If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction. The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold. The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the Rural Municipality of Sifton as follows: i) The full purchase price if it is $5,000 or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater than $5,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $5,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale. The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction. The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession. If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles office, including the registration fees.

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Terry Barber performs in Souris submitted Souris District Arts Council’s first concert of the season was held Thursday, November 12, at the Avalon Theatre, to a full house. Terry Barber is a countertenor from the United States and he delivered an amazing concert of many familiar songs. A countertenor has a very wide vo-

cal range from very high to very low. Barber proved to be a master at this. His pianist, Mark Bilyeu, and multiwind instrumentalist, Cat Cantrell, accompanied him and were also very talented. This was an exceptional concert of superior talent and was appreciated by all who attended.

Countertenor, Terry Barber, was in Souris and performed for a full house at the Avalon Theatre on Thursday, November 12. He is seen here accompanied by his pianist, Mark Bilyeu, and multi-wind instrumentalist, Cat Cantrell. PHOTO/SUBMITTED

Of course, we did not play cribbage on Wednesday, November 11, because it was Remembrance Day. We would like to thank all of the people who attended and took part in our Service. It was very heartening to see so many. We again had 25 people ready to play Bingo on Thursday, November 12. Most of the winners shouted only once but three people did make a little more noise. Making three yells each were Ro-

berta Dodd and Marie Neilson. Gale Collinson hollered twice and made the last one on the Little House to receive $32. Perhaps because of superstition, our meat draw of Friday, November 13, was not really busy. However, there were other things going on in Town so maybe it was just that you can’t be in two places at the same time. Denise Manning claimed two packages of meat. She and her husband Bob are from Winnipeg and visiting her brother, Keith Davison. Smitty and Lorna Binions also collected two meat packages each but they had to draw their own tickets to do so. The 50-

50 draw was worth $80 and the winning number belonged to Marge Edgerton. Another Edgerton, Lyle, tried his hand at finding the Ace of Spades to take home $1,554.50. The Ace remained elusive, so we will offer it again next week. On Friday, November 27, the Souris-Glenwood Firefighters will be taking over the meat draw. This is our way of saying thank you to a very important organization. We provide the meat, they do the work and receive the money to help purchase special equipment needed to make their difficult work easier. Please come out and show your support.

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It looks like a dreary day outside but actually it is really nice out, no sun, but not cold either. Let’s get out, even for a few minutes everyday, before the nasty winter cold sets in. Fresh air feels so good. SOS is here to help you in any way we can. Give us a call and we will do our best to find the right person to give you a hand with daily chores, such as housecleaning, yard work, etc., for all seasons. We also have drivers to get you to appointments. We use the Handi-van in town but if it is busy we will do our best to get you a ride, in or out of town. Cancer Care Drivers. We hope you never need this service but it is available if you need it. Our drivers are caring and confidential. Call and get registered with us and we will do the rest to make things as easy for you as we can. Victoria Lifeline is also hooked up by SOS. This is a unit that with just the push of a button you can get help if you are ill or hurt. Family and friends can’t always be there, so this will give you and them peace of mind to know that help is just the push of a button away 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call the office for more details. Every third Wednesday we have the Handi-van available to go to Brandon for an outing. If you would like to go, please call us at the office to get booked on the next trip, which will be Wednesday, December 16. Last rip for this year! Hope we get lots of seniors wanting to go!

Entertainment Cory Friesen plays the piano on Fridays, 6:30 -7:30 p.m. (except for December 4). On Friday, December 4, Dale and Brenda Lyons are coming to entertain with some Christmas music. Things To Do: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. - chair exercises; Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. - Bingo; Fridays at 1:30 p.m. - games. Call the office for more information. These are all at Victoria Park Lodge. On Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., please come and join us for chair exercises at Crescent Manor in the lower lounge. Come and join us, everyone is welcome. If you have other ideas of things you would enjoy doing, please let us know! Something to think about: A young girl once asked her grandfather to help donate to a cause she was working on and he said for every dollar you earn I will double the amount! She started collecting and had $6 when she went back to her grandfather who said well done, and gave her $12, She said why didn’t you just do that in the first place? He said, not at all, I gave you something more important. I gave you a goal to aim for, and I’m sure you worked that much harder to reach it! Perhaps we all need a goal to encourage us to do our very best. Always remember a word of encouragement, a cheerful greeting can often do wonders for a lonely or preoccupied person. Sometimes it’s as simple as giving as warm greeting to someone we haven’t met before and may never meet again, or a cheerful greeting to friends we already know. Smile, smile, smile, it will make you feel better and others too. Hoping this finds you well and happy. Take care and we hope to hear from you soon. If you are in hospital or home alone and would enjoy a visit, please call and let us know, we would be happy to come and see you.

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by Vern May

The Long Road to Louisville by Vern May The first words that sprang to my mind cannot be shared in this column, but my heart was racing as I envisioned the horrible fate before us. My travel mate, the usually amiable Andy Anderson of Edmonton, was seething mad and storming through the Louisville Gardens. Visions of deportation flashed before my eyes. It was late summer in 1996 when Andy and I hit the road for the United States, a few matches had been booked and we had a fistful of contacts that we hoped would translate into other opportunities for us. Professionally, wrestling is largely a handshake business, deals struck on the word of both parties, so we were optimistic about our prospects. We were sitting in a Charlotte, North Carolina ho-

What’s Next?

This article is more of an editorial compared to the educational articles I hope to be providing to my audience. I have been reading numerous stories of fellow teammates (Daniel Carcillo & Jamie Rivers) retiring and writing about both the excitement and struggles of life after playing hockey. While I was reading both of them, albeit very different stories, I could not help but think about the crazy world I was once a part of. How many of you play sports and have a story to tell from each and every season/year? I have hundreds of stories, which at one point I would bottle up inside because it was made me very emotional to talk about, but something I

can now look back on fondly. For Dan and Jamie, this was their way to talk about their story or their exit strategy. But do we really need an exit strategy or is our past supposed to be remembered for the good and bad? At any level of competition and in any endeavor in life, the hardest thing to deal with is often what’s next? You may think that you shouldn’t pursue something because you do not have the talent or confidence to actually make it or you are scared of the process. I am saying do not worry about what’s ahead, enjoy the process. Pursue your dreams, even though it could almost cost you your life as in the story of Jamie, because he lived to tell

tel room when we called the offices of the most reputable booking office for wrestling in the south based in Memphis, Tennessee. We explained who we were and asked about opportunities to pick up a match. The agent told us to come on out to Louisville, Kentucky the next night and he’d meet with us there. The trip was 758 kilometres, but convinced that we’d just opened a door, we made the long trek through three states arriving at the arena early in the day. We walked into an empty building, the ring and chairs were set up in the 6,000-seat facility and we couldn’t help but get caught up in the rich history of wrestling in that very building. The 90-year-old arena on Muhammad Ali Boulevard had long been a weekly stop for pro wrestling, hosting many stars. Just a week prior to our arrival, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had wrestled his final appearance here (under

his story and he accomplished some remarkable things over his long career. Dan was the one of the craziest human beings I played with, but deep down he really cared about those around him and that is why he was surrounded by support by the end of his career and his transition out of hockey. In every single thing you do, there is always going to be hard decisions/moments to reach

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your goals. Sport teaches you how to beat that adversity and invites others to be a part of the process. I once had a kid come up to me and say “I can never play in the NHL, so why would I even play the game”. I was caught off guard, but if you love something why can’t you be a coach, athletic therapist, video coach, scout, general manager, agent, broadcaster, sports writer, etc. Sometimes peo-

the name Flex Kavana) before being called up to the WWE. This venue had also been the site of speeches by Martin Luther King and Harry Truman, respectively. The building was steeped with history and we hoped to add a career milestone of our own to that event venue. We waited at the back door for the wrestlers and crew to arrive. The guys started filing in a few at a time, some greeting us with a nod as they passed by. Finally, the agent we’d spoken to on the phone came in. Our day turned dramatically for the worse. “Yeah, I told you that you could come, but there’s no work for you tonight. But you’re free to hang out and watch the show.” We were summarily dismissed in a matter of seconds. His dismissal was like a kick in the crotch, a long trip to be placated with free tickets to a wrestling show? We left the backstage area and took our seats up in the stands. I could see Andy tightening until he finally exploded, kicking the seat in front of him before stomping down the stands and out to the mezzanine. He returned a few minutes later, arms flying about in an animated fashion as he walked in step with a top official with the wrestling company. I was sure that his rookie emotion was steering us toward trouble and I scrambled to reach him before he did too much damage. As I arrived on the scene, he shook hands with the fellow and turned to me and said, “We wrestle in Poplar Bluff, Missouri tomorrow night.” A door had opened, though not the one we expected. In an era before smart phones, our first step was to find a gas station that sold maps and find out where the hell Poplar Bluff, Missouri was.

ple have their blinders on and only see what is in front of them and do not get the whole spectrum of opportunities. Since retiring, I have had multiple opportunities and it was because I keep an open mind. My world has changed for the better in so many ways. I wish the very best to those hockey players that will continue to retire in the coming years and I want them to know they

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Ratepayers demand Oakland-Wawanesa Council restore control by Glen Kirby A capacity crowd jammed the Carroll Community Hall this week, demanding an end to the infighting between Council members and staff that has disrupted operations for the past year within the Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa. “I worked for the RM (former Rural Municipality of Oakland) for 24-years,” said one ratepayer. “I’ve never heard such a bunch of goddamn kids in all my life.” Hope Roberts, who moved into the Municipality almost 10 years ago, received a standing ovation when she told the crowd. “I’ve gone from being one of the proudest ratepayers to being embarrassed,” said Roberts. Wednesday’s public meeting, arranged by ratepayers and chaired by Trevor Maguire, was an attempt to inform residents about hostilities between politicians

and staff that hit a low point last month when Councillor Dennis Rome threatened to sue for defamation after Council censured him. Rome insists his reputation has been damaged by a resolution prohibiting him from direct contact with staff and Municipal volunteers, including phone, email, and text messages. Council narrowly passed the unusual motion in August in response to allegations by Marlene Biles, the Municipality’s Chief Administrative Officer, that Rome was micromanaging and bullying staff. Standing before a crowd of more than 125 residents, Rome frequently defended his actions as necessary and democratic, suggesting that others have stonewalled his efforts for fiscal transparency within the newly-formed Municipality by failing to provide financial information. continued on page 11

This week we are dealing with houses: a Lake House, Slade House and the residence at that most famous of all addresses, 221b Baker Street. Two of these I can dispense with fairly quickly. I purchased “Slade House”, by David Mitchell, thinking it to be a mystery. It’s not. It’s more of a horror story and would have been most appropriate for reading on Halloween night. The book is a series of five vignettes, each involving the twins, Jonah and Norah Grayner, and a mysterious house on Slade Alley. The stories are set exactly nine years apart because every nine years, on the last Saturday in October, a small black door appears in a stone wall - a door which leads to Slade House. The thing is, those who go through the door never come back out. Moreover, in between these times, Slade House, the iron door, and the twins do not exist. Or do they? Still looking for a good mystery, I took up “The Bak-

er Street Letters”, by Michael Robertson. It is a mystery, just not a very satisfying one. The premise is as follows: Recently the law offices at 221b Baker Street have been rented by two brothers who discover that their rental agreement obliges them to reply to all correspondence addressed to Sherlock Holmes. The brother assigned this task quickly becomes obsessed with one file written over a decade previously by a child seeking her father. Well, okay - but the tale then becomes a bit far fetched as this brother drops everything, and flies off to California to seek a solution to this mystery. Sadly, he leaves the body of his law clerk behind and so the tale becomes one of discovering the murderer of the clerk, solving the disappearance of the child’s father, explaining other murders that occur in California, and determining if any of this is related to the map the child had originally sent to Sherlock Holmes. It’s wasn’t a bad book but, for me anyway, required the suspension of a bit too much belief. The Lake House, by Kate Morton, was a better mystery. At almost 500 pages, it was overly long for my tastes but the mystery was well presented. It alternates between

two major sets of characters and time periods. In the present day, DC Sparrow, on disciplinary leave from the London Constabulary, takes the opportunity to visit her grandfather in Cornwall. There she discovers an abandoned country home, the Lake House of the title, once the residence of the Edevane family and the scene of the unsolved disappearance of their young son Theo in 1934. The story then alternates between the Edevane family, and their lives up to the time of Theo’s disappearance, and DC Sparrow’s attempt to solve this cold case. The author tosses a good many red herrings our way, as almost everyone comes under suspicion at one time or another: the father who suffers from shell shock, the nanny who was suddenly dismissed, the gardener with whom the Edevane’s teenaged daughter was in love, the grandmother who suffers from dementia, and the family friend who apparently commits suicide at the same time Theo vanishes. A bit convoluted and long, the story nonetheless is interesting, although it ends with one of those completely unrealistic and unnecessary coincidences I abhor. Not to worry though, this coincidence was not the solution to the mystery….

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To book your ride, call 204-741-0202 Monday - Friday Group trips are also available upon request, advanced booking required.

Donations to the Handi-Transit may be made through the Municipal Office

TRANSFER SITE WINTER HOURS Wednesday and Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dispose your used oil, filters and antifreeze and containers at the Eco-Centre located at the Transfer Site. RECYCLING CENTRE: 24-hour recycling drop off is located at 20 Pine Ave E (west side door). E-Waste is accepted - large items may be dropped off at the Recyling Depot. Please avoid putting household garbage in recycling. GARBAGE & RECYCLE PICK-UP - put your garbage /recycling out by 7 a.m.

BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for renovations, new construction, additions, fences and accessory buildings. Please contact the Municipal Office for information 204-483-5200 Building Inspector available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only

AVALON THEATRE

FRIDAY - SUNDAY SHOWTIME: 7:30 P.M. Phone 204-483-5215

Goosebumps November 20-22 Rated PG • 103 min • Action | Adventure | Comedy Stars: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer’s imaginary demons are set free on the town of Greendale, Maryland

Bridge of Spies November 27-29 Rated PG-13 • 111 min • Biography | Drama | History Stars: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda An American lawyer is recruited by the CIA during the Cold War to help rescue a pilot detained in the Soviet Union.

SOURIS VALLEY RECREATION PROGRAMS call 204-483-5214 or visit facebook.com/sourisrecreation Tuesdays Wednesdays Wed. & Sundays Thursdays Starting Nov. 14

Pickleball 7:00p.m. .............................................................................Souris School Zumba 6:30p.m. - 7:30 p.m..................................................................in Souris Yoga 5:30p.m. - 6:30 p.m..........................................................in Alexander Yoga 7:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m...................................................................in Souris Woodworking 6:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m...................................................................in Souris Community Badminton 7:30 p.m..................................................at Souris School Pickleball 2:00 p.m. & 7:00p.m. ....................................................Souris School Children’s Rec Hockey ........................................................................................in Souris

PUBLIC NOTICE Radon Kits are available for pick up at the Municipal Office during office hours. Help the Souris Legion support the Souris Volunteer Fire Fighters by attending the

Meat Draw at the Souris Legion on Friday, November 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Money raised will help with equipment purchases.

Hillcrest Museum’s iconic stained glass windows are showing their age. More than a century of time has bowed two beautifully crafted windows in the entrance of the historic landmark. While the outside is still sound, the inside window requires extensive restoration. PHOTOS/SUBMITTED

We have a variety of “ready-to-go” greetings for every business and budget. Or we can create a special greeting tailor-made just for you!

Your greeting will appear in ALL FOUR of our publications just in time for the holidays!

SOURIS SABRES 2015 - 2015 REGULAR SEASON GAME SCHEDULE

Holiday Greeting deadline is Friday, November 27, 2015 DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

HEY KIDS!

Sun, Nov 29

vs. DAUPHIN (1-1-0)

Dauphin

Thu, Dec 10

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8:15 PM

Fri, Dec 11

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8:00 PM

Mail, e-mail or drop off your Letter to Santa and we will publish it in our Annual Christmas Issue (don’t forget to include a picture of yourself!)

Sat, Dec 12

vs. CROCUS (1-0-0)

Souris

Fri, Dec 18

vs. DELORAINE (0-1-0)

Deloraine

12:30 PM

Santa is waiting to hear from you!

Reston

TIME 2:15 PM

4:00 PM

Fri, Jan 8

vs. BIRTLE (1-0-0)

Reston

8:00 PM

Your name will also be entered in a

Sun, Jan 10

vs. VIRDEN (1-1-0)

Virden

7:45 PM

FREE DRAW!

Fri, Jan 15

vs. BIRTLE (1-0-0)

Birtle

7:15 PM

Sat, Jan 16

vs. BRONCOS (1-1-0)

Souris

4:00 PM

Fri, Jan 22

vs. MELITA (0-2-0)

Melita

7:30 PM

Sat, Jan 23

vs. TROJANS (0-1-0)

Souris

4:00 PM

Fri, Jan 29

vs. VIKINGS (3-0-0)

Reston

8:00 PM

Sat, Jan 30

vs. NEEPAWA (0-2-0)

Souris

4:00 PM

Sat, Feb 6

vs. DELORAINE (0-1-0)

Souris

4:00 PM

Please have your letters and photos submitted by Friday, November 27 to ensure publication.

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Fascinators for skaters

There was quite a bit of Hat-a-tude at the recent Race Night for the Souris Skating Club. There were fascinators and feathers of all kinds as ladies sported their favourite hat for the event. Pictured: Jessica Brown places a bet for her favourite horse with the ladies of skating who are rocking their hats, (L-R): Jennifer Greigson, Beth Denbow, Loretta Turner, Crystal Sadler, and Wendy Ferguson. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

Congratulations to the Melita Female Midget Bison hockey team who captured the 1st annual Keith Jordan Memorial Tournament that was held in Neepawa, November 13-15. Pictured back row (L-R): Josie Pugh (Ninga), Michelle Foote (Killarney). Middle row: Kennedy Wanless (Reston), Charity Poirier (Reston), Amie Hunt (Hartney), Jodi Phillips (Hartney), Ally Beauchamp (Melita), Brittany Bridges (Boissevain), Stephanie Lyons (Killarney, Mackenzie Poirier (Reston). Front row: Nicole Jarvie (Melita), Shelby Vanbeselaere (Melita), Miranda Brigden (Melita), Skye Chapman (Melita), Carla Joseph (Reston). Missing: Brittney Fletcher (Melita), Hillary Renwick (Melita), Veronica Tyhy (Cromer). PHOTO/SUBMITTED

Pickleball taking off in Souris

Souris Skating Club held their biggest fundraiser of the year, the annual Hobbycraft and Race Night. The crowds on hand for the two popular events, held November 14, were good. Pictured here is one shopper making her choice at the Hobbycraft sale. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

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Pickleball is the new sport attracting attention for the Souris Valley Recreation Department. Pictured: Alex Parobec sending his ball back across the court while the other participants wait their turn for a shot at the ball. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER by Darci Semeschuk Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two, three, or four players use solid paddles made of wood or com-

posite materials to hit a perforated ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports, the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules similar to tennis, with a few modifications. Pickleball was invented in the mid 1960s as a children’s backyard pastime but quickly became popular among adults as a fun game for players of all levels. The Souris Recreation Department has introduced Pickleball to the community and it has really taken off. While the sport is good exercise and fun for any age, the main group that is attending the Pickleball evenings seems to be 45 years and up. The cost is $2 per session, includes paddle and ball, and is held Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. There are also several sessions on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Just a reminder that the sessions could be cancelled at any time due to Hall conflicts. If you need further information, call Carole at 204-483-5216.

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Souris Senior Elks invite you to take part in Minor Hockey Day

Cougars drop two games submitted by Grant Moffatt The Kenora Thistles and Brandon Wheat Kings took a pair of wins away from the Cougars. The three teams are within a point of each other heading into the weekend. Friday night in Virden the Thistles eked out a 4-3 overtime win, and Saturday night in Souris, the Wheaties rolled over the Cougars 4-2 for the second time in two weeks. The Cougars jumped out to a 2-0 first period lead outshooting the Thistles 23-3 in the period looking like they owned the puck. Brian Harris opened the scoring at 336 from Carson Boyechko and McCullough Park. The Cougars continued to dominate and Garrett Sambrook got the puck in deep and Brian Harris found Park at the side of the net for the two goal lead. Kenora got on the board on a goalmouth scramble a minute into the second but Dexter Dalgleish buried the biscuit at the 11 minute mark on the powerplay from Dawson Waddell and Garret Sambrook.

The Thistles fired 13 shots at the Cougars net after the dismal first period. The turning point in the game was a Kenora penalty kill in the period when they killed off a 5-3 to stay in the game. The Thistles scored a powerplay goal at 9:48 and 23 seconds later tied the score sending it to overtime. The Cougars had chances to put the game away in the third but Brock Aiken turned aside 52 shots for the win. The overtime play was back and forth but Matthew Pitchanease scored the winner at 2:32 to pick up the two points for the win. Brady Gordon turned aside 19 shots in the Cougar net. McCullough Park was named the Subway Player of the Game. Saturday night in Souris Michael Tilbury opened the scoring, from Grady Hobbs and Ben Hilhorst, midway through the first period. Sam Houston scored a powerplay goal when his point shot found the back of the net. Carson Ransom

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continues to score on the Cougars making it 2-1 a minute later before Carson Boyechko scored a power play goal at 15:34 from Garrett Sambrook. The second period was scoreless but the Wheaties came out in the third and scored two goals with Lyndon McCallum scoring the winner at the 4 minute mark. They added an insurance marker 2 minutes later as the Cougars ran out of gas for the second night in a row. Rylan Rommelaere faced 34 shots, while the Cougars fired 24 at Max Paddock in the Brandon net. Garrett Sambrook was the Subway Player of the Game. The Cougars finished the game without Blake Jameson who joined Quin Hobbs, Jared Janke, John Patmore, and Tanner Gaudry on the sidelines. Carson Brigden joined the Cougars for the weekend for his first taste of AAA Midget hockey. The Cougars play host to the Eastman Selects and Interlake Lightning Friday and Saturday this weekend.

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by Darci Semeschuk Free admission is something we’d all like to have when we attend an event. The Souris Elks Senior Elks Hockey Club is offering just that. A Souris Minor Hockey teams to participate in Minor Hockey Day at the upcoming Elks game Sunday, November 22, at 2:00 p.m. vs Killarney Shamrocks. Each minor hockey player who wears their Elks jersey to the game will be able to bring his or her parents for free! Additionally, each player will be given one ticket for one draw of $100 towards the winner’s minor hockey registration. The fun doesn’t stop there though. The Initiation/Squirt team will play a five-minute game on the ice between the first and second periods of that Elk’s game. The goalies from the Elks will stay on the ice and play net for each team. Come out and support your Elks hockey team. A full season schedule is listed in this paper. Clip and save for future games.

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Manitoba Junior Hockey officials support Pettinger by Darci Semeschuk Skating out onto the ice for his first game in a Portage Terrier uniform, Braden Pettinger never imagined his life was about to change forever. Twenty-year-old Pettinger is a defenseman for the Junior A hockey team. He was traded to Portage from Waywayseecappo on November 10 and in his first game as a Terrier on November 12, with minutes left to play he took a bad fall into the boards and severed his spine. Currently in hospital in Winnipeg, the young athlete has a long road ahead of him before he will be discharged. Bryden Hutlet, an official with the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in support of Pettinger, has set up a “GoFundMe” page. Hutlet started the page on November 17, aiming to reach out to the league’s officials with a goal of raising $5,000 to assist the Pettinger family. By 3:00 p.m. of that same day, donations had

exceeded $9,500and were still climbing. Hutlets call to officials had been shared far and wide on social media and friends, family, and hockey fans were contributing to the fund. Below is Hutlet’s first request: Dear fellow officials, As I’m sure you have all heard by now, our hockey community suffered a tragic accident this past week. Braden Pettinger, a recent recruit of Portage, suffered a lifealtering injury and is now paralyzed. The degree of paralysis is severe and although he underwent a lengthy surgery in Winnipeg, it is unknown whether or not he will recover from his injuries. His hometown community of Souris is hosting a benefit social on December 26 for anyone who is interested in attending, however, as officials we thought it would be nice to extend the efforts and collect donations from anyone in our circle who may wish to support Braden and his family

Souris Elks Hockey Club

during this difficult time. If you wish to contribute to a fund to help Braden and his family cover the medical and travel expenses that they will have. Donations are still being taken on the Go Fund Me page and you can make an online donation by accessing the following link

at www.gofundme.com/77ag2dq4. More details regarding the December 26 social will be forthcoming in the next few weeks. Braden is the son of Rick and Dorothy Pettinger of Elgin. He is a Souris School graduate and played all his minor hockey years in Souris.

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2015-16 Regular Season Schedule Fri, Nov 20, 2015 Sun, Nov 22, 2015 Sat, Nov 28, 2015 Fri, Dec 4, 2015 Sat, Dec 5, 2015 Sat, Dec 12, 2015 Fri, Dec 18, 2015 Sat, Dec 19, 2015 Sat, Jan 2, 2016 Sun, Jan 3, 2016 Fri, Jan 15, 2016 Sat, Jan 16, 2016 Fri, Jan 22, 2016 Sat, Jan 23, 2016 Fri, Jan 29, 2016 Sat, Jan 30, 2016 Fri, Feb 5, 2016 Sat, Feb 6, 2016

Souris vs Glenboro (at Wawanesa) Souris vs Killarney (at Souris) Souris vs Boissevain (at Boissevain) Souris vs Hartney (at Souris) Souris vs Minnedosa (at Minnedosa) Souris vs Killarney (at Killarney) Souris vs Melita (at Souris) Souris vs Deloraine (at Deloraine) Souris vs Killarney (at Killarney) Souris vs Boissevain (at Boissevain) Souris vs Neepawa (at Souris) Souris vs Melita (at Melita) Souris vs Pilot Mound (at Souris) Souris vs Deloraine (at Souris) Souris vs Gladstone (at Souris) Souris vs Carberry (at Carberry) Souris vs Hartney (at Souris) Souris vs Cartwright (at Souris)

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Elgin Reservoir prepped for fish restocking

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Souris & Glenwood Community Development Corporation (SGCDC) is looking for a full-time permanent Economic Development Officer. The position exists to proactively grow the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood. The vision is to create a growing community that creates an environment that welcomes business, has a strong and diversified tourism sector, and has a quality of life that attracts people to live in Souris, Manitoba. Reporting to the SGCDC Board of Directors, this position has three key areas of focus: 1. Business development activities and efforts that support existing and new business; 2. Expand the tourism sector of the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood; 3. Ensure that Souris is a community that attracts new residents. About Souris & Glenwood Community Development Corporation The SGCDC is an incorporated non-profit organization that was created with the express purpose to improve the social and economic condition of the Souris-Glenwood area. First incorporated in 1995, this organization strives to improve the quality of life for the local residents and to create a prosperous and vibrant community. The Corporation focuses on providing Community Economic Development to the residents, as well as undertaking initiatives that attract economic activity. There are 2,372 residents in the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood. This rural community is located 41 KM (25 minutes) southwest of Brandon. The minimum qualifications for this position include: • Grade 12, G.E.D., or Mature High School Diploma • Post-secondary accreditation in the areas of Business and Social Science • Hold and maintain a Class 5 Province of Manitoba driver’s license and have daily access to a personal vehicle • Minimum two years experience in the field of Economic Development and/ or business to demonstrate ability to perform the duties required to be successful in this position • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Products including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Publisher • Competent in Photoshop and desktop publishing

This position offers a benefit package and a salary range of: $40,000.00$45,000.00. Applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to sgcdc@mymts.net by Friday, November 27, 2015 at 4:00 pm.

The Elgin Reservoir has been drained to allow repair of aeration equipment and restocking with trout. The Reservoir is expected to refill naturally with runoff in the spring of 2016. Restocking is up to Manitoba Conservation should happen next year. PHOTO/GLEN KIRBY by Glen Kirby Anglers rejoice: The Elgin Reservoir has finally been drained to kill off the catfish and allow repair of aeration equipment and restocking with trout. “We started almost three years ago with the paperwork,” says Blair Woods, Reeve of the Municipality of Grasslands. “Every time we thought we were ready to go, there was another piece that we had to get.” The Reservoir formed in 1967 after a dam was built a few kilometres southeast of Elgin for irrigation purposes. Manitoba Conservation installed aeration equipment to keep the water oxygenated through the winter months and stocked the Reservoir with fish, including several species of trout. Through the years, the Elgin Reservoir gained a reputation with fishers. Manitoba outdoor writer Bill Stillwell, in his book Scenic Secrets of Manitoba, noted, ”It offers some of the province’s best brown trout fishing, as the record book attests.” “Everybody talks about how they used to go trout fishing years ago,” says Woods. “I’ve bumped into people in Brandon who used to come out to Elgin with their dads and fish trout. It was always a family thing.”

Anglers in recent years have been hard-pressed to land a trout, Northern Pike or walleye. “What was left in there was nothing but bullheads (catfish). Even with the aeration not working,” says Woods. “They were surviving in the deeper water through the winters.” On the advice of Manitoba Conversation, the Municipality drained the Reservoir to freeze the remaining bullheads and allow repair of the aeration equipment. Woods says the gate was opened at the Elgin Dam on October 5 and the water was gone within five days. “It’s a good quality dam because when they turned that wheel to open up the value at the bottom of the dam, it opened up just like it was supposed to,” added Woods. A Provincial grant paid for the $10,000 aeration compressor, which has been warehoused in Elgin since 2014. The Manitoba government will also cover the trout restocking. Woods says the Reservoir is expected to refill naturally with runoff in the spring of 2016. Restocking is up to Manitoba Conservation but he’s hoping it happens next year. “People are looking forward to having the trout back again,” concluded Woods.

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OBITUARY AGNEW Joyce Gertrude passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Hartney Community Health Centre on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the age of 94 years. She leaves to cherish her daughter Donna Lynn (Celest), son Neil (Joyce), son Tom (Jane) and daughter Barb (Jack); grandchildren Kim (Chris), Brad (Crystal), Tresa (Greg), Lindsay (Scott), Craig (Diana), Shalea (Aaron), Tammy (Tom), Greg (Crysti) and 18 great-grandchildren. Joyce was predeceased by her husband Wes, son Roy, infant daughter Wendy and sister Doreen. Joyce was born in Yorkshire, England on August 3, 1921. Her mother Agnes (McDermott) Howard passed away at the age of 29. In 1927 their father, Harold, brought Joyce and her younger sister, Doreen, to Canada aboard the SS Minnedosa. They travelled to Landbank, SK to live with his sister, Lily Marriott. While they were living with Mel and Lily Docking (Marriott), Bill was born becoming a little brother to the girls and remaining best friends throughout their lifetime. The girls were adopted by John and Mary Burrill, good friends of the Marriott’s, after their father returned to England. Wes and Joyce met in Davidson, SK, and were married on December 26, 1944. As well as raising her family of five, Joyce was a foster mother to foster babies for a number of years. She enjoyed knitting, sewing and crafts. After 33 years of farming, Joyce and Wes moved to Brandon in 1982 and became founding members of the Commonwealth Air Training Plane Museum. Joyce spent hours knitting on the road as Wes searched throughout western Canada for airplane parts for his collection. She very much enjoyed her grandchildren’s visits while living at Lion’s Manor. A private family service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel in Souris and burial at Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Brandon with Arlene Robertson officiating. Donations in memory of Joyce may be made to the Hartney Community Health Centre, Box 280, Hartney, Manitoba, R0M 0X0. A very special thank you to Dr. Cram and the nurses and staff at the Hartney and Souris Community Health Centres for the wonderful care Joyce received during her time there. Thank you to Kowalchuk’s Funeral Home in Souris for their compassionate care and assistance.

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Steel Buildings / Granaries STEEL BUILDING SALE ... ?REALLY BIG SALE - YEAR END CLEAR OUT!? 21X22$5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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 PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email classifieds@mcna.com for details. SAVE! NEW! WRAPPED! Queen Pillow-Top Bed Set $395 (King set $695)! 8 piece Queen bedroom suite, $995. 12 Drawer Queen Storage Bed $650! 5 piece 42? round drop leaf set $549. 3 piece 36? drop leaf table set $299 (expresso or maple). 2 sets only - 5 piece metal table set, $199. Power Reclining, black, leather set including sofa, loveseat, center console & chair $2,495. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

Financial Services Need A Loan? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help! Call toll free 1 866 405 1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

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. Victoria Park Lodge is looking for a part-time cook. The candidate must be available mornings, evenings and weekends. Please submit resume to Box 940, Souris, MB R0K 2C0.

Apartments/Condos for Rent One bedroom apartment, central location, parking, laundry and water, $437/month. Phone Souris Apartments manager 204-4833123. South-Vu Apartments has for rent - Main floor, one bedroom, air conditioned apartment, available immediately; and 2nd floor, one bedroom, air conditioned apartment, available December 1, 2015. Kitchen appliances supplied, laundry room in building, carport parking with cold storage room. No children or pets. Contact Forbes Arbuckle 204-483-0100.

BASARKE In loving memory of my husband Jas, who passed away November 25, 2003. I love you, I miss you. ~ Sadly missed and forever remembered Evelyn, Mom, relatives and friends.

KOWALCHUK - In loving memory of June, who passed away suddenly November 25, 2005.

We did not see you close your eyes Or hear your final sigh. We only heard that you were gone, Too late to say goodbye. We wish so much that life could be Just as it was before, That you’d be waiting for us When we walked through the door. Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same. We try to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent are the tears that fall. Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all. ~ Ever remembered, loved and cherished but sadly missed by Eugene and family. Business Services

Hip or Knee MANITOBA COMMUNITY NEWSPAReplacement? PER ASSOC. 33X1 Problems Walking R0011149341 BAS or GRANT SERVICES Getting Dressed? The Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Yearly Tax Credit $20,000 Lump Sum Refund

Claim it before tax time! 204-453-5372 Business Opportunities GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Locations Provided. Protected Territories. Interest Free Financing. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM

Business Opportunities GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229; www.dollarstores.com. Professional Network Marketer expanding in your area. Are you inspired, motivated and want to earn what you are worth? Call or text John 204-782-4159 OMG Lady of the Lake Shop, Cafe and Pub, Brandon is for sale. A beautiful opportunity to own this grand business! For information k i m b e r l e e b r i d g e t @ ya h o o. c a www.ladyofthelake.ca

Sold out DU Banquet held in Souris by Deb Noto The 31st annual Souris/ Hartney Ducks Unlimited Banquet was held Friday, November 13, at the Souris Community Hall. Auctioneer Bob Edgerton was on hand selling to a sold out crowd . A new feature this year was a gun an hour give away at 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m., sponsored by Investors Group. If you bought a ticket for the function, it gave you a free ticket on the gun giveaway. Robyn Wilkinson, Barb Arnold and Joanne Glawson were the winners of the firearms. We had several raffle tables, live and, silent auctions and a 50/50 draw. A wonderful supper was supplied by BJ’s catering and enjoyed by all. Funds from this function are used to support conservation projects and education programs. Next year’s function will be held in Hartney. There are people on our Committee who have been working for 30 plus years and some for only a few. New people are always welcome to come and help out our cause. In Hartney talk to Jim Moir and in Souris talk to Glen Barclay or Garry Noto. Notices / Nominations Make this special birthday one to remember at Lady of the Lake. A beautiful spread of appetizers await, while the band strikes up. 204-725-4181

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Ratepayers demand Oakland-Wawanesa Council restore control continued from page 5 “You can’t make financial decisions without the relevant financial information,” said Rome, adding that a harmonized tax rate - proposed by the Provincial government as a goal in all recent amalgamations - “does not work at all” when you have a municipality looking after both rural and urban interests. Rome also publicly questioned what became of almost $700,000 in financial reserves held by the former Rural Municipality of Oakland and “almost depleted in this amalgamation process” with the Village of Wawanesa. One man drew applause when he challenged Rome, saying, “You’re coming across as bias for the rural only, not representing the role of a Councillor.” Others also questioned why Council members in the crowd - six of seven attended the meeting - seemed to be

taking sides. “I hoped that you could play in the sand nicely,” said a ratepayer. “It may take some time.” Councillor Bob MacDonald defended what Maguire called Council’s “draconian” censure motion against Rome. “We had talked about it many times at Council,” said MacDonald. “It didn’t just happen overnight.” MacDonald also suggested that any delays in financial statements were caused by over-worked staff and not a conspiracy to withhold information. Head of Council, David (Bunk) Inkster, also drew fire from residents who dismissed his efforts to-date at conciliation. “I’ve known you for 30-years and I respect you,” one man told Inkster. “But if you have people not toeing the line, you gotta step on them. This is gone way-stupid.”

More than an hour’s worth of discussion and venting did not bring the crowd closer to solving the issues, which have become increasingly deep-rooted and legally complex. Lawyers representing both the Municipality and Rome are involved, as are representatives from the Provincial department of Municipal Government and the Association of Manitoba Municipalities. Both urban and rural ratepayers elicited applause during the public meeting when supporting their politicians and particular interests but appeared united on one point: Council must unite to serve the interests and protect the reputation of Oakland-Wawanesa. “We are one,” said one man who relocated into the area following last fall’s election of the inaugural Municipal Council. “We have to find a way to make it work. It’s not going away.”

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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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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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FINDING THE RIGHT RIDE QUICK TIPS FOR YOUR NEXT VEHICLE PURCHASE On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the most painful) how would you rate your last car buying experience? We hear all the time about how people would rather get their teeth pulled at the Dentist versus buying a vehicle...Ouch! Well here are some tips on how to make your next vehicle purchase a little less painful!

#1 – CHOOSING THE RIGHT VEHICLE...FOR YOU! -

Don’t let the Salesman or Manager push you into a new vehicle that you don’t want just because they have it on their lot. We can pull new inventory from virtually every dealership across Canada. Why should you settle for anything less than what YOU want?

Read reviews online about the vehicle you’re interested in, ask around with friends and family about how they like theirs and about their experience with the dealership you are dealing with. Technology, Social Media in particular, makes it easy to gather that information so you can make a well informed decision.

Determine your budget and STICK TO IT! Don’t be pressured into paying more than you’re comfortable with.

#2 – WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’RE AT THE DEALERSHIP -

Perform an initial inspection on the vehicle, make sure it has what you are looking for. This is especially true when purchasing a pre-owned vehicle because we will be doing the same inspection review on your potential trade in.

Ask about ﬁnancing, extended service contracts and insurance coverage. It’s important to know your options. A lot of people don’t realize that the dealership offers the same rates as your lending institution and we set up the pre-authorized payments to come right out of your account automatically. It literally takes 10 minutes to collect some general information. It’s quick, easy and doesn’t require taking any time off work because we can do it over the phone.

Make sure you ask lots of questions about Customer Service. What is the dealerships labor rate? What does the dealer do for you when your vehicle is in for service? Do they offer a courtesy vehicle? Or do they just shuttle you around town? Or worse yet, make you rent a vehicle if yours is going to be laid up for a couple of days.

#3 – NEGOTIATING -

WE EXPECT YOU TO SHOP OUR NUMBER! You will ﬁnd that by simply stating you’re shopping at 2 other dealers before getting a quote from us, you will save a lot of time and energy in the negotiation process.

Always ask what the dealership fees are. Some dealers out there are getting crazy with their fees, always ask what your closing costs are. If they happen to change when you go to sign the papers, call them on it!

These are a few quick tips on what to do when you purchase your next vehicle. At Woodworth Dodge, the vast majority of our clientele is repeat/referral which tells you that we take care of our valued customers on a daily basis. You’re more than a Sale to us, we’re not after breaking volume records or having to sell X amount of vehicles every month because if we buy into that high pressure philosophy, ultimately the Customer loses and we don’t want that. Remember, at Woodworth Dodge, we genuinely make it worth your drive.

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