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Chamber’s Red Card Campaign offers a slice of $1,000 to shoppers

The Souris and Glenwood Chamber of Commerce is holding their Red Card Campaign once again. Shoppers who support local businesses have to opportunity to win a slice of $1,000 in Souris Bucks! Pictured: Whitfield Drugs staff member, Tina McKay, stamps one of the Red Cards for Eugene Kowalchuk. There are four draws beginning November 27 with the final draw to be made December 18. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

by Darci Semeschuk One of the most popular Christmas campaigns hosted by the Souris and Glenwood Chamber of Commerce is currently underway. The Red Card Campaign has been a favourite with holiday shoppers since it’s inception more than a decade ago. The idea was to encourage hometown shopping. The opportunity to win up to $1,000 seemed like a good motivator to do just that. Here’s how the Red Card Campaign works,

businesses that are members of the S&G Chamber of Commerce have ‘red cards’ in their businesses which they stamp in one of the four spots on the card when a customer or client makes a purchases or does business with that company. Shoppers or clients must collect four different stamps and once the card is full they deposit it at the last place of business where they filled their card. Every Friday from November 27 until December 18 those cards are entered into a draw for Souris Chamber Bucks.

The first draw is for $100; the second is for $ 150; the third is for $250; and the fourth and final draw before Christmas is for $500! The project is intended to bring shoppers to Souris businesses every week. The Chamber executive hopes that some of the dollars spent over the holiday season will stay at home with local retailers. If you are out shopping in Souris, remember to have your red card stamped and enter for your slice of $1,000 in Souris Bucks!

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‘Citizens on Patrol’ To Begin in 2016 by Glen Kirby A new citizens’ group formed to reduce crime in Souris could begin patrolling the streets in January. “Eyes and ears, that’s what it is,” says Linda Ryckman, coordinator for Souris-Glenwood Citizens on Patrol . “Trying to make our community safer, a better place to live and raise your kids.” More than a dozen people showed up at last week’s organizational meeting in Souris; residents in their late 20s to retirees. A regional director with the Provincial Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) also attended, as did RCMP. Ryckman says another 10 residents not at the meeting have expressed interest in taking part. “In today’s society, we have to go out and make sure bad things don’t happen in our community. This is one way we can help out,” Ryckman adds. “Everybody knows it’s the responsibility of the RCMP to provide us with that safety but we also know, with budget cuts and so on, there are less of them around and they are covering bigger areas.” Corp. John Greigson, officer in charge of the

Souris RCMP Detachment, says “It’s fantastic that COPP is returning to Souris. I’ve worked in other communities that had robust citizen programs and we had great success.” First introduced in Manitoba in 1991, COPP received new support in 2001 when Manitoba Public Insurance partnered with Manitoba Justice. Souris had a chapter for a several years until the volunteer base dried up. “I knew that we used to have a Citizens on Patrol which last operated around 2011,” says Ryckman, who took it upon herself to get a new chapter started after she and co-coordinator Brenda McKinny noticed an increasing number of remarks on social media about local crime. Each patrol will consist of at least two people roaming the streets for several hours. If Citizens on Patrol encounter evidence of criminal activity - or even a crime in progress - they are trained to immediately report their findings to the Police. “There’s no confrontation,” stresses Ryckman. “If you see something happening, you call 9-1-1 to report it. We will also have a number that con-

nects us directly with RCMP dispatch. The job of Citizens on Patrol is not to confront anyone committing a crime.” Souris has what Corp. Greigson calls a “steady volume of crime” but is quick to add, “We see a lower volume of crime than other communities.” He advises COPP volunteers to stay engaged with one another and seek out Police support whenever needed. “Our door is always open,” he says. In the coming weeks, local COPP participants will be screened with criminal record checks and take part in mandatory training. Ryckman is optimistic the first patrols will begin early in the new year, although she won’t say exactly when shifts will be scheduled. “Some communities have a set schedule but the Provincial organization recommends that, unless you can go out every night, you change it up because the people out there planning crime will soon figure out your schedule,” says Ryckman. Volunteers are still needed. If interested, contact Linda Ryckman at 204-483-0134.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Valleyview

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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

On Wednesday, November 18, Cribbage players used 5 1/2 tables. Betty Devins and Joan Phillips finished with the best score of the evening. Alva and Don Doherty took second prize and the third prize was claimed by Amelia Morden and Cindy Janz. Gale Collinson held the winning ticket on the 5050 draw. On Thursday, November 19, 22 people showed up optimistically ready to make noise. Definitely the loudest voice of the evening was that of Roberta Dodd. She shouted four times and won the Little House worth $33. Two hollers came from Marge Rose and Darlene Dooley. Darlene was a little luckier in that she yelled on the Snow Ball game on the eighth number and received $75. Diane Murdoch was heard

only once but it was on the right number and she won the Looney Pot of $27. On Friday, November 20, our meat draw was quite busy. Lady Luck was not in a mood to favour anyone and the only person to collect two meat packages was Darryl Janz. Cindy Scott held the lucky number on the 50-50 draw and received $137.50. The “Chase the Ace” pot amounted to $1,687.50 and Carol Urbanowski won the opportunity to take it home. However, the Ace of Spades did not cooperate with her and so someone will have a chance next week. We were pleased to have Marie and Larry Neilson celebrating their 39th wedding anniversary with us. 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 monies to help purchase special equipment needed to make their difficult work easier. Please come out and show your support.

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204-573-4452 before arriving to ensure assistance with your tree. We look forward to seeing you this Christmas season! PLEASE VISIT US ON FACEBOOK AND OUR WEBSITE www.sadlerscreeksidegreenhouse.com or email: office@sadlerscreeksidegreenhouse.com

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Oakland-Wawanesa Council Asks for Mediation by Glen Kirby With emotions running high, Oakland-Wawanesa Municipal Council voted to ask the Manitoba government to help fix the toxic relationships affecting staff and council. A motion to hire a provincial mediator was unanimously supported during last week’s regular monthly meeting, which featured angry accusations between politicians and a plea from staff to fix problems which have spilled into the public domain and lawyers’ offices. “Hopefully, this will get us moving in the right direction,” said Councillor Perry Gullett. Last month, Councillor Dennis Rome threatened to sue council and staff for damaging his reputation, after a resolution was passed in August prohibiting him from direct contact with Municipal staff and volunteers. Council passed the unusual censure in response to allegations by Chief Administrative Officer Marlene Biles that Rome was micro-managing and bullying staff. “We were never given the opportunity to get on our feet before the public attacks,” said Biles at last week’s Council meeting, responding to longstanding com-

plaints by Rome that he was unable to obtain certain financial information from her following the January 1, 2015, amalgamation between the former Rural Municipality of Oakland and the Village of Wawanesa. In a prepared statement delivered to Council, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Shawna Paulsen noted a “disturbing lack of support from the public and council”, adding that “some staff are seeking legal advice regarding defamation.” A Council split by urban and rural loyalties in a provincially-forced amalgamation could be blamed for some of the dissention but Municipal residents are looking for conciliation. At a special meeting earlier this month convened by ratepayers, the six Council members in attendance were told repeatedly to end the embarrassing saga and focus on creating a functioning Municipality. “The mediator should have happened a long time ago,” said Rome following Council’s vote. “I just want to get rid of the resolution that ties my hands as a cCouncillor.” Council also voted to meet with legal counsel as

soon as possible to review outstanding issues, including what Rome claims are three separate, unanswered letters from his lawyer to the Municipality concerning both the legality of his censure and alleged defamation. An effort by Councillor Neil Bok to introduce a motion re-affirming the Municipality’s existing Code of Conduct for Council members and Provincial laws guaranteeing all employees a safe, respectful workplace was deferred. Despite Council’s public resolve to find common ground, tongue-wagging continues behind the scenes. Former Wawanesa Mayor Dennis Gullett, who narrowly lost a seat on the amalgamated Council, demanded on social media that Rome resign, calling his tactics “despicable”. Gullett further chastised David (Bunk) Inkster as Head of Council for choosing to “remain oblivious to the conduct of his Councillor” and “no attempt to date to familiarize himself with the east end of his Municipality.” For his part, Rome will ask Council at its December meeting to consider hiring a Chief Financial Officer, to be interviewed and hired by Councillors and report directly to Municipal Council.

Souris Glenwood Council notes submitted The Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood held its regular meeting October 27, 2015, with the following members present: Mayor Darryl Jackson, Councillors Sandra Denbow, Darcy Gerow, Mark Gillis, William Tanguay, Gerald Williams, and CAO Charlotte Parham. The following motions were approved: • That the agenda be adopted as presented. • That the minutes of the meeting held October 13, 2015 be adopted as circulated. • That the Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood does now recess the regular Council meeting to sit as the Board of Revision for the 2016 Assessment Roll. Ms. Farrah Anderson, municipal assessor, attended the meeting to present evidence. (Sworn) Three appeals were received by the Board for review.

1. Roll No. 117500 - Inversita Realty Inc - assessed value of property - Lots 1 and 2, Block 11, Plan 21024 - 73 1st Street South: No one was in attendance to represent the property owners. Ms. Anderson reviewed the property and compared similar properties assessed values. 2. Roll No. 14800 - Felix Boulanger - assessed value of property - Lots 2 and 3, Block 15, Plan 17 - 78 3rd Street South: Mr. Felix Boulanger (Sworn) attended the hearing to present evidence in regards to the appeal. Ms. Anderson also provided information in regards to the assessment. 3. Roll No. 25500 - Lars Larson and Hannah Prince - assessed value of property - Lot 5, Plan 52526 - 197 4th Avenue West: Mr. Lars Larson (Sworn) attended the hearing to present evidence in regards to the appeal. Ms. Anderson also provided information in regards to the assessment.• that the Board of Revision does now adjourn and Council continue with

the Regular Meeting. • That the Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood adopt the decisions of the Board of Revision: 1. Roll No. 117500 - Inversita Realty Inc – Confirmedl;2. Roll No. 14800 - Felix Boulanger - Changed to $302,100; 3. Roll No. 25500 - Lars Larson & Hannah Prince – Confirmed • That the Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood approve for payment of accounts to October 13, 2015 represented by Cheque Nos. 001008 to 001047 for a total of $136,283.97. Council members reported on various Boards and Committees which each represent as members of Council. Reports included the following: Property Development; Vet Clinic Board; Memorial Complex Board; Airport Committee; Beautification Committee; Souris & District Health Foundation Board. • That the Council authorize Charlotte

Parham to attend the MMAA Professional Development Course “What’s Black & White and Grey All Over” held in Winnipeg, MB December 10 & 11, 2015 with expenses incurred to be paid in accordance with Indemnity By-law No.03-2015. • That the Council authorize the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer to attend the annual Conference of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities scheduled for November 23 to 25, 2015, in Brandon, MB; expenses incurred be paid in accordance with Indemnity By-law No. 03-2015. • That the Council enters into an agreement for the land exchange between the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood and Donald and Donna Fenwick as described in the “Agreement to Exchange Real Estate” as prepared by Meighen, Haddad LLP. • That the Council adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.

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The question I need not ask by Vern May Approaching 40 years old in a few weeks, I am aware that I’m not really that smart. No, while many of my peers may have it all figured out, at this stage in the game I still have more questions than answers. In fact, there’s probably only one query that I can readily dismiss as answered - “What if …?” Given the choice between what inspired my imagination and enthusiasm and what was safe and expected, I’ve almost always chosen the former. That has resulted, no doubt, in more highs and lows over my adult life, but I also don’t have to wonder what would have been possible if I had taken that leap of faith. That began in 1993, when I was cautioned by a teacher that I shouldn’t declare my intention to pursue a career in wrestling in my senior yearbook.

“Choose something else, anything else,” he urged me. Perhaps he feared the reaction of my classmates and community. But it was the truth, and represented my commitment. I refused to declare a different goal. In the early years, paying dues like a starving artist, I juggled whatever commitments and jobs necessary to relentlessly put my career first. That meant walking out on the guarantee of a salaried job and being shown the door a time or two when it was clear that the job was not my first priority. I could be sitting as a veteran member of the union on the Keystone Centre’s maintenance staff today. Heck, yes! I’m several years behind my classmates

in pensionable earnings but the trade off is immeasurable. I will seldom have to say, “I wish that I had done that when I had the chance.” Instead, during the first twenty years of my adult life I have wrestled in 229 cities and towns across 19 provinces and states. That doesn’t even include the incidental travel en route to those destinations and the discoveries and detours along the way. I could have travelled a safer path, yes, that’s true. My bank account might be healthier but isn’t that true for most of us anyway? Even those who have marched dutifully down the well travelled path? For me, the most haunting predicament would be to get to the end of this journey and not have the answer to “what if?” I need not ask that question as I’ve discovered the answer repeatedly. I know what happens when you spend successive nights bouncing off taut piano cables wrapped in duct tape, getting slammed on dusty canvases and teetering from the top of a frighteningly under-maintained cage. I know that showing up bludgeoned in a big city emergency room doesn’t guarantee priority service … it’s just another Friday night at the office for those folks. I know what some of the sport’s legends mean by the mental toughness that is required to juggle work, life, and family in a business that has broken most homes. No, I don’t need to ask “what if?”, instead the question that stymies me most is “what’s next?”

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Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: The Town of Souris was relatively quiet this week, however drivers are reminded to be aware of pedestrians crossing at Crescent and 1st. Several near-misses have been reported in this area. The easy answer is to slow down! Souris RCMP members were busy in other communities within the Blue Hills Area: Wawanesa: On November 20, Souris RCMP arrested and charged a male after report of a domestic dispute. He is scheduled to appear in court in December. Glenboro: On November 20, Police received a call of an intoxicated male at the care home. It

was believed that he may drive drunk. The member contacted his sister and made arrangements for him to be picked up. On the same day, Police were called to a car vs. horse collision. The horse was deceased at the scene and the owner of the animal was notified. No injuries were reported by the driver. RM Whitehead: On Nov ember 21, near Kemnay - car vs. train was reported to Police. The lone occupant was transported to hospital, where he was interviewed and subsequently arrested and charged for impaired driving. On November 22, Police responded to a semi rollover in the Grand Valley. No injuries or charges. Speeding: 10 Other Traffic: 3 Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergent crime: 204-483-2123 Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204483-2854

November 17 Bridge results are as follows: 1st Don and Alva Doherty; 2nd Isabelle Stephenson and Iola Stocks (sub); 3rd Barb Janz and Marge Edgerton. Floor Shuffle results

for November 18 are as follows: 1st Iola Stocks and Tom Draper; 2nd Dot Palmer and Bob Arbuckle; 3rd Carol Urbanoski and Eugene Kowalchuk. 500 results for November 19 are as follows: 1st Don Doherty and Darlene Dooley; 2nd Pat Giesbrecht and Gail Collinson; 3rd: Pearl Marshall and Shirley Brown.

WANTED: Labourer, Meat-Wrapper For a permanent, full time position at an Abattoir/Processors, outside of Souris, SW Manitoba Duties include: assisting on the slaugher floor, wrapping, packaging and cutting of meat products: operation, maintenance andcleaning of tools/equipment. Requirements: self motivation, willing to learn, team player and reliable. Wage: $13 per hour for 40 hours per week. Benefits: available after 3 months of employment. Mail or email resume to: Prairie Rose Meat Ltd. Box 1349, SW 32-721W, Souris, MB R0K 2C0, Email: mark@hbni.net, Call 204-483-2765

Here & There

Compiled by Judy Wells

RCMP looking for your help in five yearold case The Carlyle RCMP and RCMP Major Crime Unit are asking for the public’s assistance with an ongoing investigation into the suspicious death of a 40-year-old woman who was located deceased in a structure fire on July 28, 2010. Virden Empire Humphries Band sell-out debut Mark Humphries Orchestra captured their audience with the 1940s and ‘50s era big band sound, in the little town of Maryfield, SK. Crossroads this Week Dream life built on solid foundation Every child has a dream. Think back to when you believed anything was possible. What were you interested in? What were you passionate about? For David Menzies, the answer is music, and it’s a dream he never gave up on. The 35-year-old Shoal Lake native who now calls Montreal home, is returning to his Manitoba roots this month to perform with the Manitoba Opera in The Marriage of Figaro on November 21, 24 and 27. Birtle flying high over disc golf course The new North Ridge Disc Golf Course at Birtle has been designed. Over the weekend of October 17 and 18, Calvin Daniels and Trevor Lyons of Yorkton travelled to Birtle to help lay out what will be developed into

a full 18 basket Par 72 disc golf course over time. For those unfamiliar with disc golf, the game plays much like ball golf. There are marked tees, players throw within eight-feet of the right of the tee-post, usually throwing a driver disc. As might be expected drivers, which can be thrown forehand or backhand, are designed to fly farther than other discs. A mid-range disc is thrown from the fairway. You simply throw again from behind the position where your driver landed. Once close to the target choose a putter. Throw it so it hits the target and you have completed the ‘hole’. Carnduff Gazette Post News 70th Wedding Anniversary William and Estella Taylor celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on November 12. The Glenboro Baldur Gazette Health Care concerns in Glenboro Over the past several months, the Glenboro community has suffered the loss of two of their three doctors; both Dr. Khan and Dr. White have now mowed on, and we are left with one remaining doctor, Dr. Swanepoel, to see to the community’s health needs. Southern Manitoba Review Stolen combine Police received a report of a stolen combine that was driven into a telephone pole in the Municipality of Brenda-Waskada. Extensive damage was done to the header on the combine valued at $15,000. Investigation revealed that two male subjects may be responsible. One was arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle and mischief over $5,000. Charges are pending against another.

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Senior Elks hockey team joined by future stars

The Senior Elks hockey team held a Minor Hockey Day on November 22. Joining them on the ice was the Souris Minor Hockey Initiation team. Pictured: Back row (L-R): Fraser Somersall (Initiation coach), Kris Westblom, Trevor Kozak, Troy Chandler, Johnathon Filewich, Andrew Hamilton, Brett Arbuckle, Hudson Morrison, Ashley Robertson, Michael Butler, Brett Locke, Troy Kliever (injured), Ken Falloon (Elks coach), Peter Stam (Squirts coach). Front row: Taylor Wells, Jordyn Brown, Kai Henry-Will, Maria Barclay, Andrew Brigden, Cloey Stam, Theron Demitor, Matt Kruk, Terry Doull, Riley Remillard, Lyric Cannon, Payson Kliever, Max Church, Carter Suski, Logan Mcgean, Sheldon Kowalchuk. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER Phone 204-483-5200 Fax 204-483-5203

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MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed noon - 1:00 p.m. NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015 • 7:00 p.m. • 100 - 2nd Street South

WEBSITE INFORMATION - Send event details to events@sourismanitoba.com VISIT US AT www.sourismanitoba.com facebook.com/townofsouris

PLEASE USE HANDITRANSIT In-town trips: $5 one way • $10 round trip Pre-paid passes (10 rides + 1 free) $ (no expiry date)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Spectre December 4-6 Rated PG-13 • 150 min • Action | Adventure | Thriller Stars: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.

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.

WARNING - THIN ICE!! Please STAY OFF Souris River and Plum Creek!

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Souris Senior Elks hockey club selling progressive 50/50 in support of Braden Pettinger by Darci Semeschuk Braden Pettinger recently suffered a life altering injury while playing hockey for the Portage Terriers of the MJHL. Braden, who graduated from Souris Collegiate in 2013, played his minor hockey in Souris and made many friends while playing for the “mini Elks”. As a show of support throughout this difficult time, the Souris Elks Senior hockey team is holding a progressive 50/50 draw that will begin Thursday, November 26, and run until the second intermission of the Friday, December 4, home game. All the proceeds from the draw will be passed on to Braden. Tickets, which sell for 1 for $5 or 3 for $10, will be available from Elks players and executive at

the December 4 game. In an effort to acknowledge everyone who has been and continues to support him through the GoFundMe page set up by MJHL official Bryden Hutlet, Braden sent his first personal message, via text to his uncle, Larry Pettinger to pass on. He read that message at the Portage Terrier’s home game November 21. Here is a portion of that message, in Braden’s words: “Every name on that GoFundMe page has been read and re-read. The names we recognize and all the others are etched into their minds. An unbelievable level of compassion still exists in the world today. It’s heartwarming.” Braden is getting some feeling back in his arms as he continues with physiotherapy. Using the same determination that took him to junior hockey, Braden says that someday he will walk back into the arena and thank everyone personally. You can also show your support by going to GoFundMe and search Braden Pettinger or use the following link www.gofundme.com/77ag2dq4

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Elks Hockey Club presents cash

Souris Minor Hockey Initiation team entertains at Elks game

The Souris Senior Elks Hockey Club held a draw at the recent Minor Hockey Day. The lucky winner was Steven Nay. Elks representative, Mark Ryckman is seen here presenting the prize of $100 to be used towards his Minor Hockey registration. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

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Southwest Horizon School Division Minutes These minutes are being released as an unofficial record of the meeting and are subject to amendment/ratification at the next regular meeting of the School Board. The regular meeting of the Southwest Horizon School Division was held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m at the Elkhorn Conference Centre. Trustees present were Scott Perkin (chair), Sven Kreusch (vice-chair), Cindy Cassils, Allan Downey, Michelle Edwards, Chris Page, Linda Phillips. Administration present were Carolyn Cory and Kevin Zabowski, and recording secretary Michelle Blades. Regrets: Janice McDonald and Penny Oliver. The chair called the meeting to order at 2:08 p.m. Downey/Page: Be it resolved that we adopt the agenda, as presented. Carried. Kreusch/Edwards: Be it resolved that we approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting of October 28, 2015, as circulated. Carried. In Camera: Edwards/Downey: Be it resolved that the Board move into in-camera session. Carried. Kreuch/Phillips: Be it resolved that the Board move out of in-camera session at 2:17 p.m. Carried. Phillips/Edwards: Be it resolved that we approve the staffing report as presented. Carried. The superintendent report to the Board included the following: • School Review Visits - Once a term, our Senior Administration Team (Student Services Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinator, and myself) visited school teams (consisting of principal, vice-principal, resource teacher, literacy coach, and numeracy coach) to review all class profiles, all school related data (provincial results, divisional results, school results), as well as school and classroom goals. This is a collaborative approach to review strengths and needs, and then to identify strategies and next steps. These

visits took place during the past two weeks. • Truth and Reconciliation - High school students and staff from Wawanesa, Hartney, Waskada, and Pierson took part in the Education Day of Celebration with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on November 4 in Winnipeg. Participants heard from and met survivors of the Residential School System, Chief Justice Murray Sinclair, Clara Hughes, and many others. It was a very emotional and inspirational day! Students have been asked to provide brief written feedback which we will post on our website shortly. • Mental health and well being for Grade 9 and 10 students with Rob Nash. All students in Grades 9 and 10 will travel to Souris Community Hall on December 14 to participate in a workshop with Rob Nash on the topic of mental health and well being. This workshop is sponsored and presented by Prairie Mountain Health. • Mental Health First Aid Training, April 20/21 - We offered this training to administrators and middle years staff in October. Due to the very positive feedback we will offer it once again in April. Administrators reported that the information was extremely helpful. • Assessment Committee - I have asked principals to nominate staff to take part in an Assessment Committee for SHSD. The purpose of this committee is to research best assessment practice in order to gain greater consistency between classrooms and schools. Some of the topics to be considered include what is the purpose of assessment, what is the difference between assessment and reporting, what is the best way to report progress, what do we mean by feedback, should we give zeros, what do we do with late assignments, etc. • Grad review - School administrators plan to review our awards and grad practices across the Division. We have found over the past few years that there

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the Board. • Accounts Payable were reviewed. Kreusch/Phillips: Be it resolved that we approve the following accounts for payment: Payroll for the month of October $1,137,023.07. October 30, 2015 Accounts Payable 31154 -31184 $156,060.89 Direct Deposit 7528 - 7575 $ 27,566.02 Manual Cheque 852 $ 75.00 November 6, 2015 Accounts Payable 31185 - 31234 $298,885.11 Direct Deposit 7576 - 7675 $100,333.58 November 13, 2015 Accounts Payable 31235 - 31272 $234,780.26 Direct Deposit 7676 - 7705 $ 30,177.15 Manual Cheques 853 - 854 $ 1,800.00 Carried Page/Cassils: Be it resolved that Borrowing By-Law # 106 be read its second, third and final reading: A By-Law to authorize construction/borrowing for $866,100. (Eight Hundred Sixty-six thousand One Hundred dollars) for the purpose of Souris School Veneer and Envelope Replacement - SR SOU ST 2012 1 - $866,100. Carried.

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The selections today both revolve around books. In the first, “The Emperor of Paris” by C.S. Richardson, this is indirect. Indeed, everything in this book is indirect. To say the story is circuitous would be an understatement. For several chapters I found myself wondering whether, despite its description, the novel was actually a book of short stories since each chapter seemed totally unrelated to all others. There are two main characters, three minor ones, and four story lines. Add in some time frame shifts and you have the potential for much confusion. The two main characters are Octavio, a baker’s son, and Isabeau, daughter of a designer. Both have ironic flaws – Octavio is a book lover who cannot read, and Isabeau is a lover of beauty who feels herself unacceptably ugly because her face carries the scars of a childhood accident. Both are pathologically shy, and this prevents them from meeting, even though they have seen and fantasize about one another. Into the mix comes an impov-

son still on the sidelines with a lower body injury. The Interlake Lightning made their way to Souris and Nathan Cvar tried to steal the game as he shut the Cougars out in the first and third period, stopping 42 shots on the night. Rylan Rommeleare was equal to the task as he turned aside 26 shots for the goose egg. The teams were scoreless after the first but McCullough Two minutes into the second period, Park scored his fifth of the season on the power play when he took a feed from John Patmore and went in on his off wing and roofed it on his back hand for what turned out to be the winning goal. The teams played scoreless hockey until Jared McCorrister scored his fifth of the campaign from Jared Janke and John Patmore with a minute left and then Carson Boyecko picked up his 8th goal of the season from McCullough Park 28 seconds later. The scoring was finished with the Cougars up by 3. John Patmore, with his strong defensive play, was named the Subway Player of the Game. The Cougars have three games on the road with games in Parkland, Central Plains, and Pembina Valley this week before hosting the Yellowhead Chiefs in Deloraine on December 1. Join the Cougars at the Legion Club Room before the game for a roast beef supper. If you need more information contact Lisa Park.

erished painter, expelled from art school for lack of talent, who tries to eke out a living by making and selling portraits; and a young bookseller who operates the unprofitable stall inherited from his father and grandfather. The book follows all of these characters from childhood onward, while the reader wonders when, if ever, their stories will intersect. Eventually they do, and the denouement, when eventually it arrives, is fully satisfying. A lovely little tale which demonstrates that stories are not restricted to the pages of books, nor beauty to the surface of canvases. Books are again central in “The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend” , by Katarina Bivald. Here we meet yet another terribly shy person, in this case Sara, a young Swedish woman who for years has corresponded with Amy, a 65-year old American. They share a love of books and when Sara loses her job as a bookseller, she accepts Amy’s invitation to come for a prolonged visit. Sadly, when she arrives Sara finds that Amy has died. More or less marooned, Sara takes up living in Amy’s book-filled home, while the residents of the little town of Broken Wheel try to think of what

to do with her. They are completely at odds with each other: Sara’s shyness clashes with the bonhomie of the townsfolk, and the townspeople’s disinterest in all things literary mystifies Sara. The story revolves around Sara’s attempt to both repay the kindness of the townspeople - and educate them while so doing - by opening a bookstore, and the valiant attempts made by the townsfolk to understand, integrate and ultimately keep her in their midst through…. Well, I’ll let you discover all this for yourselves. Although I have significant problems with some parts of the book, the earlier sections are enjoyable as many familiar books are referenced and, at times, mercilessly dissected. The description of small town life is all too familiar, and the characters are easily recognizable as ‘types’ found in every community. For me, the book was a bit long and it tended to lose focus, seemingly unsure to which genre it belonged, but overall was an enjoyable read. Hours: Closed Sunday and Monday; Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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New business • Accessibility for Manitobans Act - The secretarytreasurer discussed the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) which became law on December 5, 2013. The Manitoba government will develop mandatory accessibility standards to address barriers for Manitobans. These standards will apply to Manitoba’s private and public sector organizations including school divisions. The Accessible Built Environment standard will address access into and within buildings and outdoor spaces and is expected to build on Manitoba’s Building Code. The standard could include things

like counter height, aisle and door width, parking and signs. The Accessible Transportation standard will address aspects of accessible public transportation. Access to transportation is needed for going to work or school, shopping and other aspects of daily life. School Divisions, which come under the public sector, must comply with these standards by November 1, 2017. Southwest Horizon School Division plan is for key staff to attend information sessions in November, to develop an Accessibility Plan by November 2016 and to ensure we are compliant with the Customer Service Standard by 2017. • Band Aid Grant - the superintendent advised the Board that she had written a letter of support for the

Deloraine Music Teacher who has applied for a $10,000 C.A.R.A.S MusicCounts Band Aid Grant to develop the Deloraine School Music Program. • Souris Early Learning Program request - A letter was received from the Souris Cooperative Early Learning Program regarding renovations to rooms 14 and 16 in Souris School. The Board authorized the secretary-treasurer to meet with the Director of this group to discuss further. Cassils/Kreusch: Be it resolved that we adjourn the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on November 25, 2015, at the call of the Chair in Deloraine School. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.

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(204)483-2070 spdealer@mts.net

Forbes Arbuckle

Electrical Contractor Underground Wire locating

Bus. 483-3320 Res. 483-2517

(204)483-2234 Souris Dental Centre Family Dentistry Appointments Available Monday - Friday

483-2112

in Carroll, MB

(204)483-2247 D. Scott Anderson, FCGA Valerie T. Strath, C.G.A. Darcy Gerow, D.Ag. Unit I - 3000 • Victoria Avenue • Brandon, MB

1-888-726-1995

ARBUCKLE ELECTRIC

John Janz Souris, Manitoba

Turner Autobody

EALING

483-1587

• Custom Slaughtering • Cutting and Wrapping • Retail Meat Sales • BBQ Packs

Murray Turner • Dean Mushie • Full autobody service • MPI service and private work • Windshield repair & replacement • Free windshield repairs with $250 deductible or less

THIS SPACE FOR RENT!

Call or email for more information: (204)483-2070 • spdealer@mts.net

CHURCH CALENDAR ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S UNITED WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.

SOURIS GOSPEL CHAPEL SUNDAY SERVICE 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY BAPTIST WORSHIP Sunday School Gr. 5 - Adult 10:00 a.m. Worship & Junior Church 11:00 a.m.

ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

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IN SOURIS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18

• Souris School Band Concert 7:30 p.m. at Souris School

• Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest for Chamber Businesses – all day • Prize Presentation at Legion during their Friday Meat Draw. There will also be a Personal Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest by the Legion at the Meat Draw that night, door prize will be awarded to the Ugliest Christmas Sweater. • Meat Draw starts at 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 • Lighting of the Palliative Care and Chamber of Commerce Memory Tree at 7 p.m. at the Island. • Santa’s Workshop from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Souris Fellowship Club • Southwest Cougars AAA Midgets vs Brandon at 7:30 p.m. Many Souris businesses will be staying open until 8:00 p.m. every Wednesday until Christmas, including Plaza Petals, Timeless Treasures, Home Hardware and Woodfire Deli.

DECEMBER 4 - 6 • Spectre – Avalon Theatre @ 7:30 p.m. nightly

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 • Souris Elks Senior Hockey host Hartney at 7:30 p.m. -50/50 in Support of Braden Pettinger

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 • Souris Elks Senior Hockey host Melita at 7:30 p.m.

DECEMBER 18-20 • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay part 2 Avalon Theatre 7:30 p.m. nightly

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 • Southwest Cougars AAA Midgets vs EM at 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19

• Souris Arts Council presents Jesse Peters – Vintage Christmas at the Souris and Glenwood Community Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Plaza Petals or Kirkup Agencies or call Kathy at 204-483-2149

• FREE KIDS MOVIE – Avalon Theatre at 2 p.m. Movie to be announced

DECEMBER 11-13 • The Peanuts Movie – Avalon Theatre @ 7:30 p.m. nightly

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 • Southwest Cougars AAA Midgets vs Parkland

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 • Southwest Cougars AAA Midgets vs Kenora @ 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 • Souris Hillcrest Museum invites you to “An Old Fashion Christmas” at the Hillcrest Museum 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Tickets are $25 and available at Plaza Petals, Kirkup Agencies or by calling Jackie at 204-720-4562

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 • St Paul’s United Church – Cantata at 11 a.m. Everyone welcome to attend this beautiful musical church service with St Paul’s United Church Choir

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 • Community Christmas Supper from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Souris and Glenwood Community Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend! If you would like to attend, donate, or volunteer, or would like your supper delivered, please call Kirkup Agencies 204-483-2149 .

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 • St Paul’s United Church – Christmas Eve Service @ 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26

• St Paul’s United Church – White Gift Sunday at 11a.m. followed by a Potluck lunch. Bring new toys, clothes or food wrapped in white and give to Christmas Cheer!

• Benefit Social for Braden Pettinger – Souris Community Hall 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. – For more information contact Deanna Kowalchuk