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Economic Development Officer resigns written by Glen Kirby Souris-Glenwood is hunting for another new Economic Development Officer (EDO) - the fifth in four years - after Shawn McKinney resigned last week just seven months into the job. “I was shocked and disappointed,” says Rick Remillard, chair of the Souris and Glenwood Community Development Corporation (CDC). “We never knew how long we would have him. He’s a very qualified man. We just didn’t expect it would be such a short time.” McKinney says he has been accepted into the Management Internship Program, a development course operated by Manitoba government, to educate and train candidates interested in working for the civil service. He resigned to the CDC board on October 26, worked his final day this past Wednesday and begins 12 months of schooling and job placement in Winnipeg on Monday. “I’ve really enjoyed working with him. He’s very knowledgeable and he has done a lot of good things, I feel,” says Remillard, pointing to the Steel Creek hotel/housing project planned for land formerly occupied by the Murray auto dealership on First Street S. Municipal Councillor Sande Denbow, a member of the CDC Board and past-president of the Souris Chamber of Commerce, says McKinney played a positive role in developing, in conjunction with key stakeholders, a work plan and strategic vision for the CDC and Council. “It’s difficult because we just got going on projects and now there’s a hiccup,” says Denbow, but she remains positive the CDC can recruit a capable replacement. McKinney was hired earlier this year from The Pas, where he held a similar position while working on a university master’s degree. Before McKinney, former pro wrestler Vern May spent 17 months in the role before taking a comparable job with the Town of Minnedosa. Sven Kreusch came before May, filling the position for approximately one year in addition to being facility manager for the Souris Glenwood Memorial Complex and Emergency Measures Coordinator. Before Kreusch was Nola

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Warnika, who left in the fall of 2011 to work with Career Trek. Remillard refuses to speculate on why the position has seen high turnover, saying only, “I don’t know the answer to that.” Denbow points out that McKinney and his predecessors all left because of opportunities. “None of them resigned in a huff,” she says, while conceding that salary was an issue with at least one previous EDO. For his part, McKinney says the incoming EDO

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will have plenty of opportunity in a dynamic setting. “Souris has so much potential,” he says. “I look around at all these other communities that are struggling and Souris has something special that’s keeping it going. I think Souris is going to end up on top, as long as people keep this motivation that they have.” As in the past, the CDC Board intends to advertise and hire a new candidate as quickly as possible. “The sooner the better,” says Remillard. “But we have to wait to see what comes in.”

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Edward Jones: Staying calm key to investing Best Response to Volatile Markets? Stay Calm In recent months, stocks have fallen sharply from their record highs, with one-day drops that can rightfully be called “dizzying”. As an investor, what are you to make of this volatility? For one thing, you may find it useful to know the probable causes of the market gyrations. Most experts cite global fears about China’s economic slowdown and falling oil prices as some of the key factors behind the stock market’s volatility. It’s only natural that you might feel some trepidation over what’s been happening in the financial markets over the past few weeks. So, what should you do? Here are a few suggestions: Expect more of the same. Be prepared for more volatility, potentially including big drops one day followed by big gains the next. Until the factors considered responsible for the current volatility – that is, China’s slowing economy and low oil prices - have been fully absorbed into the market’s pricing mechanisms, big price swings, one way or another, www.edwardjones.com

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by Gale Collinson Cribbage players used 4½ tables on Wednesday, October 28. Cindy Janz and Gale Collinson finished with the highest score. Wendy Bilton and Lyle Edgerton took second place and Alva and Don Doherty were able to claim the third prize. The 50-50 draw was won by Wendy Bilton. We were very pleased to have 28 players come out for Bingo on Thursday, October 29. Making the most noise was Barb Gordon with four shouts. She shared the Little House pot of $37 with Marie Neilson. Double yells were made by Dave Johnson, Diane Murdoch, Helen Betle, Joan Phillips, Alys Will, and Gale Collinson. Our meat draw on Friday, October 30, was very well attended and winning tickets were well spread over the clubroom. In fact, the only person to take home two packages of meat was Norm Davis and he had to draw his own ticket to do this. The 50-50 draw was worth $97.50 and the winning number belonged to Lorna Binions. Melainie Matiowsky won the opportunity to find the Ace of Spades and take home $1,410. The Ace refused to cooperate, so we will have a go again next week. People who were not at our clubroom on Saturday, October 31, definitely missed out on a fun afternoon. After the Avalon movie was finished, a large number of children in their Halloween costumes came to the clubroom for a hot dog and a drink. It was really very enjoyable to see them. Our General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17, starting at 8:00 p.m. Please make plans to attend. Our Nominating Committee will be presenting the slate of proposed officers for the year 2016.

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Shelf Page 3, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, November 06, 2015 for you as we can. Victoria Lifeline is also hooked up by us. This is a unit that, with just the push of a button, you can have 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 knowing that help is just the push of a button away. Call us for more details. Entertainment This Friday, November 6 - Al Cowieson will be playing the organ from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Starting Friday, November 13, we have Cory coming back to play the piano on Fridays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. On December 4, Dale and Brenda Lyons are coming to entertain with some Christmas music. Things To Do: Come and join us, everyone is welcome. Monday and Wednesday, 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 Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. please come and join us for chair exercises at Crescent Manor in the lower lounge. If you have other ideas of things you would enjoy doing, please let us know! Quotes from a Friendship book I am reading: “May you live all the days of your life” by Jonathan Swift “You only live once but if you work it right, once is enough” by Joe. E. Louis Happiness as explained by Yves Printemps: “To be happy you should have something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for”. Well folks, that’s all for this week. Take care and we hope to hear from you soon.

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Seniors Fellowship Organized Club Services News by Mary Ann Carlisle SOS office is located in Victoria Park Lodge. Our phone number is 204-483-3106 and our hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. A beautiful gentle rain is falling as I type this up, now the ground will have some moisture before freeze up. It is making the grass a bit greener, too. The children will be enjoying the rain and walking along with umbrellas and rubber boots and playing in the puddles as they go. Oh, the young and the young at heart, too! Enjoy what we can each day, it is only going to get colder, and it will soon be snow instead of rain. 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 and yard workers, 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

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Souris Legion Ladies Submitted by Gerry Hansen President Val Anderson chaired the Auxiliary meeting on October 26. Reports were given and business was discussed. It was reported that the soup and sandwich luncheons during Legion Week and at the Flee Market were very successful. We thank the community for making this possible and the Auxiliary girls for their donations of food and time. We also thank Ken McBurney for all his help at the Flee Market in the early morning. The Auxiliary will accompany the Legion members to the School and the Personal Care Home for their services on November 10. We were reminded to be at the Legion at 10:00 a.m. to march in the parade to the Community Hall for the Remembrance

Day service on November 11. Elsie Kurtenbach and Marnie Heath will be in charge of the Poppy Day Tea at the Fellowship Club from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on November 11. The phoning committee will be reminding members of this and to please have your baking in by 1:00 p.m. Alva Doherty reported that the funeral committee was again busy and thanked everyone. Names were brought forth for the new executive for the coming year. We always welcome new members and if you are interested please call Leona Bradshaw at 204-483-2347. Any of our members would be glad to refer your name. Our next regular meeting will be on November 16 at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see you out.

Compiled by Robin Blecker Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: On October 27, a report of a stolen truck (with the keys in it) was filed with Souris RCMP. Three days later, the owner called back to say that the truck was returned and that it was just a misunderstanding with the borrower. On October 28, a Souris resident reported that someone had caused damage to his vehicle. Photographs were taking and a file was opened, but remains unsolved. On October 30, a report was made of a suspicious female walking on Hwy 250. Patrols were made, but the subject could not be located. On the same day, we received a call of shouting and glass breaking in the park across the river from Dickson. Police attended to find a group of teenagers hanging out. No broken glass was located. The teens were asked to keep it down. No further calls were received. On October 31, a vehicle was observed in a back lane by an off duty member of Souris RCMP. The vehicle had a street sign in the back. The vehicle came back to a person on a driving prohib. Charges are pending. We still have a couple of found bikes at the detachment. If yours was stolen or lost, please call us to identify. You know how people say that driving through stop signs in front of a police station is a good idea? It’s not. Don’t do it. You will receive a ticket that costs you big bucks. Just ask the driver that was charged this week! We have big windows and we aren’t afraid to use them! Speeding: 1 Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 911. Non-emergent crime: 204483-2123. Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204-483-2854.

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Here & There Compiled by Judy Wells THE WESTERN CANADIAN After corresponding for 55 years, pen pals Sandra Dobson and Ruth Sykes met face to face for the very first time recently. Ruth is from Bomaderry, a small town located in New South Wales, Australia, about an hour out of Sidney. They both attended small rural schools, which had 2 or 3 grades in each room, and began corresponding in Grade 5. In reminiscing, they thought the pen pal exchange might have been initiated by the Red Cross chapter within their schools at the time. This summer, Ruth spent five days in the Manitou area with the Dobson’s, and they showed her around southern Manitoba. THE TIMES The Holland, Cypress, and Tiger Hills Foundations as well as the community of Rathwell were the driving forces to raise funds for the medical clinic expansion project. They hosted a Harvest Gala at which Jennifer Jones was the keynote speaker. “Although the expansion is not immense the benefits for retention and future recruitment have the potential to be huge,” said Harold Purkess, Reeve of the Municipality of Victoria. • • • Sixty-one years of banking history will come to a close at Bruxelles on December 4, 2015. Westoba Credit Union announced that four of its branches, Onanole, Shilo, Belmont, and Bruxelles would close to allow them to shift their focus to online convenience and advisory services. GAZETTTE POST NEWS Residents of Redvers and area were pleased to see the Hospital sign returned to the highways in their area when the acute care wing was re-opened at the Redvers Health Centre this summer. The acute wing opened with five acute care beds, and two multipurpose beds. Three doctors are practicing in the community. • • • The St. Joseph’s Hospital of Estevan was gifted a new piece of equipment which will assist in the grieving of a lost infant. The ”CuddleCot” was purchased with money raised by Rikki Duncombe and Ethan Hayward of Carnduff. Rikki and Ethan have been affected by infant loss twice in their lifetime, drawing them to look for a way to raise funds for the “CuddleCot” which would have made their ability to say goodbye that much easier. They raised $4,200 for the “CuddleCot” and bassinet that comes from the UK.

The W5 of Palliative Care Who we are: a group of trained volunteers who are passionate about providing the best possible care for the dying person and those close to them. What we do: proactively raise funds that go to the provision of up to date equipment, supplies and comfortable environments for the families and friends of the dying person.

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So once again we are soliciting your financial support by making a donation to the Souris and Area Palliative Care Memory Tree. Donations are being accepted at the Souris Health Centre and the Town of Souris office. We are also encouraging anyone interested in joining the committee please feel contact Kathy Smith at 204-483-2102.

Endow Manitoba 24 hour giving challenge November 14 is a good time to give The Winnipeg Foundation is once again organizing the “ Giving Challenge” for Manitoba community foundations. For one day only, November 14, gifts made to the Souris Glenwood Foundation will be stretched with the support of the Winnipeg Foundation.($1 for every $5 donated up to a maximum of $2,000 per foundation). Souris Glenwood Foundation could benefit even more on the “Challenge Day” because of a second challenge issued by the Thomas Sills Foundation. They will donate $1 for every $2 raised in the 18 month period. Our Foundation needs to raise a minimum of $10,000 in 18 months to meet this challenge. The more money in an endowment fund, the more money available for annual grants to organizations. How to donate in four easy options: 1. Go to www.endowmanitoba.ca on Saturday,

November 14, to make a gift securely online. 2. Call the Winnipeg Foundation office on Saturday, November 14, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Toll Free 1-877-974-3631 or 1-204-944-9474 3. Mail your donation to the Winnipeg Foundation’s office toThe Winnipeg Foundation, 1350 One Lombard Place, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0X3. Cheque must arrive at their office by midnight November14. 4. Souris Civic Centre, Tuesday, November 10, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Souris Glenwood Foundation will accept cheques and send them to the Winnipeg Foundation for you before November 14. All cheques are payable to the Winnipeg Foundation. Come to the Civic Centre for a cup of coffee and cookies on November 10 and we will try to answer your questions. Souris Glenwood Foundation encourages residents of Souris/Glenwood to make a gift on November 14 as part of the Endow Manitoba 24-Hour Giving Challenge.

The Book Shelf Literature abounds with stories of war, reflecting the visceral effect such has on our lives. The Iliad and Odyssey. War and Peace. All Quiet on the Western Front. Red Badge of Courage. A Farwell to Arms. The list is endless. I encourage you all to read as many of these as you can, but for now will mention only a few Canadian books - as we need not go abroad for tales of war, heroism, sacrifice, and survival. There are many nonfiction books that detail the Canadian experience in various wars. Included among these are the following: Shake Hands with the Devil, by L. Gen. Roméo Dallaire, graphically depicts the failure of diplomacy that precedes conflict, and the immense cost of that failure in human lives - including the lives of those who survive. Maple Leaf Against the Axis, by David J. Bergcuson, and The Necessary War, by Tim Cook

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both tell of the WWII experience. The Greatest Victory: Canada’s One Hundred Days, 1918, by J.L. Granastein, recounts the successful, but extremely costly, Canadian-led attacks during the final days of WWI. And for those interested in earlier wars, Tecumseh and Brock, The War of 1812, by James Laxer, tells not just of the war but of two of the most pivotal personalities in it. Fiction also abounds with tales set in war. Three Day Road, by Joseph Boyden, is an excellent, though intense, depiction of the lives of two Cree ‘snipers’ during WWI, played off against the story of Niska, an medicine woman, who is aunt to one of them. No Man’s Land, by Kevin Major, depicts the very human responses of a group of Newfoundlanders as they experience the Battle of Beaumont, Newfoundland’s greatest tragedy during WWI. Maclean, by

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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I own an insulated, waterproof, free standing building and use it as a guest room. It has an electric fireplace and an air conditioner. We did not use it this year, and recently I noticed green mold on everything even metal items. Last fall I put a wicker table and chair set in there for storage. How do I clean this and will I spread the mold if I move items to another storage shed. Please help, I have a big problem on my hands. Pat Dear Pat, You are not alone; this year many people shared stories of mold growth in areas that are ordinarily quite dry. Also, if the heater was not used and a dehumidifier was not functioning, moisture in the air would claim the perfect environment to buildup and cause a mess. In order to clean mold from wicker furniture, metal and walls; make a solution of 2 tbsp. household ammonia and one gallon of water. Wear a mask and gloves to scrub all areas. Rinse with water. Following with a thorough cleaning of all items. Mold should stay away, as long as the storage area is dry. Dear Reena, If a piece of cheese has mold growing on it, should I toss it in the garbage? Can you please tell me if cheese is made out of mold? Thanks. Jordan Dear Jordan,

According to The Mayo Clinic, “Soft cheeses, such as cottage cheese, cream cheese, and ricotta cheese that have mold, should be discarded. The same goes for any kind of cheese that is shredded, crumbled or sliced. However, mold generally can’t penetrate far into hard and semisoft cheeses, such as Cheddar, Colby, Parmesan, and Swiss. So you can cut away the moldy part and eat the rest of the cheese. Cut off at least 1 inch around the moldy spot. Be sure to keep the knife out of the mold, so it doesn’t contaminate other parts of the cheese. Not all molds pose a risk. In fact, some types of mold are used to make cheeses, such as Brie and Camembert. These molds are safe to eat. If you’re not sure what type of cheese you have or what to do if it grows mold, the safe course is to discard it. In general, cheese is not made from mold and just like yogurt; starter cultures or good bacteria are added to start the cheese making process. Did you know? • Certain cheese varieties are aged in a climate control room for 10 years or more! • It takes approximately ten pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese. • Cheese is rich in calcium and puts healthy minerals back in your teeth. Feedback from Smart Reader Dear Reena, In response to a recent question posed to you about a sticky telephone keypad, here’s a solution

that has worked for me for many years. On modern cordless phones (and TV remotes) the keypad is usually one continuous piece of silicon rubber. Some have small breather holes in them, while others are solid. One of life’s great mysteries is how oil from your skin tends to get behind the rubber pad and spoil the contact between the pad and the circuit board behind the pad, (spills, like coffee and pop will also cause problems). If you have small tools, take your phone silicone off (or remote) and wash the keypad in warm, soapy water; rinse, blot, and dry with a hair drier. Also, using a Q-tip, dampened with warm, soapy water, clean the surface of the circuit board very gently, and wipe and dry with a lint free cloth. Reassemble, and enjoy. Of course, if your handset or remote is still under warranty, replacement might be your first option. Sincerely, Dave Best Tip of the Week • Freshen your mattress every few months. Sprinkle a liberal amount of baking soda over the entire mattress. Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil, i.e. orange or rose. Leave for a few hours. Slowly vacuum the mattress. Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first. I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming. Need a presenter on the topic: Effective Speaking or The Power of Words? Check out: Reena.ca

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Southwest Horizon School Division These minutes are being released as an unofficial record of the meeting and are subject to amendment/ratification at the next regular board meeting of the School Board The regular meeting of the Southwest Horizon School Division was held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 7:00p.m in Hartney. Trustees present: Scott Perkin (chair), Sven Kreusch (vice-chair), Cindy Cassils, Michelle Edwards, Janice McDonald, Penny Oliver, Chris Page, Linda Phillips. Administration present: Carolyn Cory, Kevin Zabowski. Recording secretary: Michelle Blades. Regrets: Allan Downey. The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Adoption of agenda There were no additions to the agenda. Oliver/Cassils: Be it resolved that we adopt the agenda as presented. Carried. Adoption of minutes of previous meeting Kreusch/Page: Be it resolved that we approve the minutes from the regular meeting of October 14, 2015, as ciruculated. Carried. There were no presentations or delegations. Cassils/Oliver: Be it resolved that the Board move into in-camera session. Carried. The Board moved into in-camera session at 7:03 p.m. Oliver/Cassils: Be it resolved that the Board moved out of in-camera session. Carried. The Board moved out of in-camera session at 8:08 p.m. Oliver/Edwards: Be it resolved that we approve the staffing report, as presented. Carried. Administrations and reports The superintendent report to the Board included the following: Administrator/Resource Meeting Highlights: School administrators, resource teachers, and senior administrators worked together on October 20. School teams reviewed the SHSD Foundational Belief Statement and shared their plans for moving through this process as a school. Souris Staff has started this process. They noted the positive student voice shared through Learner Profile discussions regarding staff response to classroom environment including standing desks, wobble stools, movement breaks, etc. Students are taking note that teachers recognize their differences and believe in taking steps to address those when possible. This is a major breakthrough! Wawanesa School plans to spend an afternoon with the entire student body and staff, working together to create a belief statement and review their mission statement. School teams also spent

time reviewing/discussing the Learner Profile process and report that they are beginning to see a shift in student perspectives. Example: students no longer see the option of having someone read the test to them as a negative. It is moving us closer to universal design for learning. What’s good practice for one student is probably good for many! School teams reviewed class profiles and how we can improve the use of these important transition documents, ensuring they are living documents. Class profiles are teacher created records of groups of students that are used to transfer information about students from one year to the next. Schools use these documents to plan for staffing, classroom environments, etc. Adrian Kuryliw, school psychologist presented his research from Brandon School Division on grade retention practices and effects. He will share this presentation with the Board in the near future as well. Senior Administration School Visits: Senior Admin will meet with School Leadership Teams (administrators, resource teachers, counselors, literacy and numeracy coaches) in each school during the next three weeks to review Class Profiles, School Plans, and school data. Thoughtexchange: The Superintendent and Trustees discussed the second phase of the Division’s Thoughtexchange process which is intended to follow up on the strong response received from the adult community regarding course options and student engagement in the middle years. Sustainable Development Student Committee: The first meeting of the year for this group will be held on November 18 in the Hartney Board room. Restitution Group: Interested staff is invited to attend a sharing session on November 3 at 5:00 in the Hartney Board Room. Staff meets to share ideas for moving Restitution forward in our classrooms. Non Violent Crisis Intervention: Training will be offered to staff on November 5 and 6 at the Hartney Board room. The secretary-treasurer report to the Board included the following: Financial Statement – an update for the current school year was presented to the Board The Accounts Payable were reviewed. Edwards/Cassils: Be it resolved that we approve the following accounts for payment: October 16, 2015 Accounts Payable 31079 – 31080 (Voided); Accounts Payable 31081 – 31117 $188,320.30; Direct Deposit 7454 – 7495 $40,272.33. October 23, 2015 Accounts Payable 31118 – 31153 $85,017.82 Direct Deposit 7496 – 7527 $8,922.31 Manual Cheque 851 $100.00. Car-

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ried. Borrowing By-Law 106 was presented. Oliver/Cassils: Be it resolved that Borrowing By-law 106 being 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.be read its first reading. Page/McDonald: Be it resolved that we approve financial support to all Parent Advisory Councils in Southwest Horizon School Division who wish to attend the 2016 Manitoba Association of Parent Councils AGM and/or the Chairperson’s Breakfast, in the amount of $250. Carried. Division Priorities - Southwest Horizon has identified the following four priorities for the 2015/16 school year. 1. Literacy: to increase the percentage of students in grades 1-8 meeting grade level expectations in reading by 5%. 2. Numeracy: to increase the percentage of Grades 5-8 students achieving grade level expectations in basic facts and mental math strategies outcomes by 5%. 3. Social Engagement: to continue to build safe and caring school communities through Restitution strategies. 4. Intellectual Engagement: to increase intellectual engagement of students and staff through the continued use of differentiated instruction, universal design for learning, and personalized learning strategies. Each school in SHSD sets school priorities that link to these Division priorities. Community Report – The Division annual report has been completed and will be available on our website at www.shmb.ca from Friday, October 30. Cassils/Edwards: Be it resolved that we accept the following snow removal tenders for the 2015/2016 school year: D & M Tree Service – for Deloraine School; Chatfield Cleaners – for Hartney School; Judd’s Cutting Edge Services – for Melita School; Lee’s Telehandler Services – for Pierson School; Staffordshire Sod & Stone – for Souris School; Jolly Construction – for Waskada School ;Derrick & Mark Shearer – for Wawanesa School. Carried. McDonald/Page: Be it resolved that we approve the sponsorship request for the Military Service Recognition Book from the Royal Canadian Legion. Carried. Page/Kreusch: Be it resolved that we adjourn the meeting. The next Regular Board meeting will be held on November 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Elkhorn Conference Centre. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m.

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A timeline of WWI by Tyler Bugg The First World War, also called The Great War or the War to End All Wars, was one of the biggest wars in history, and in the terms of lives lost, devastation wrought and impacts on the world, only it’s successor can rival it. Empires collapsed, millions displaced, and entire generations killed, scarred, and wounded. It’s important that we remember what happened over a hundred years ago, as to forget them would mean that the brave men and women who fought for their nations would have died in vain. It’s also important to realize that, as in the name, it is a world war, and if one only looks at one country or section of the war, thousands of stories and battles and heroism and tragedy are also ignored. The following is a brief timeline of some of the major events of the First World War from all over the world. I cannot go into the detail each battle and moment deserves, but it should be enough to give a general overview of World War One. 1914: June 28: A Serbian Nationalist assassinates Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. July 28: Austria declared war on Serbia after the smaller nation refused to all the demands the Empire made on it. July 29: Russia begins to mobilize in support of Serbia. August 1: Germany, friends with AustriaHungary, also begins to mobilize and Declared war on Russia. On the same day, France also ordered mobilization, as the ally of Russia. August 3: Germany demands Belgium to allow German troops to march across their territory is sent which Belgium refuses August 4: Germany declares war on France and invades Belgium. The United Kingdom just a few hours later declares war on Germany over the invasion of Belgium. August: The Russian Invasion of Germany is stopped at the Battle of Tannenberg, and begins to retreat. Austria fails in its invasion of Serbia.

The Ottoman Empire also enters the war on the side of Germany and Austria-Hungary, now called the Central Powers, but it’s attacks on Russia and British controlled Egypt fail. September: After an initially successful sixweek offensive, German troops are stopped at the Battle of the Marne. Both sides try to outflank each other in “The Race to the Sea,” but trench warfare soon develops. December 25: The famous “Christmas Truce” takes place, where British, German and French soldiers leave their trenches and participate in soccer games, carolling, and trading. This would never be repeated, mostly due to the orders of the respective high commands. 1915: April 22: At the Second Battle of Ypres, the first use of chemical weapons in modern warfare. April 25: British, French, Australian, and New Zealand troops land at Gallipoli, to capture Constantinople and force the Ottoman’s from the war. The invasion fails, and the troops are withdrawn in January 1916. May 7: The sinking of the RMS Lusitania by a German U-boat. 1,198 lost their lives, including 128 Americans. Often considered a major factor for eventual US involvement in the war. May 23: Italy enters the war on the side of the Allies. They launch an attack on the Isonzo River, which fails. This is the first of twelve battles here, none of which achieves its aims. August 5: German troops occupy Russian held Warsaw, forcing Russia to continue to retreat. 1916: February: The Battle of Verdun begins. The French hold Verdun after months of attritional warfare with Germany. Both sides suffer upwards of 600,000 casualties. May: The Battle of Jutland, the largest naval battle of the war, ends in a stalemate between Germany and the UK. June 1916: The Arab Revolt, supported by T.E. Lawrence, also known as “Lawrence of Arabia,” begins, and lasts until the end of the war. Russia launches the “Brusilov Offensive”

against German and Austrian troops, and it’s most successful battle of the war. However, the success was unable to be maintained. July: The Battle of the Somme begins. The bloodiest battle fought in World War One, with over a million casualties are recorded with the British, Canadians, Australians, French and Germans, all participating. 1917: February: Revolution in Russia overthrows the Czar, establishing a provisional government that remains in the unpopular war. March: British troops capture Baghdad from the Turks. April: The Battle of Vimy Ridge is the first battle were all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together, taking a heavily defended ridge from the Germans. Considered by historians to be one of the most important moments in Canadian history. The US enters the war after Germany restarts an unrestricted Uboat campaign. November: Another Russian Revolution, lead by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks overthrow the Provisional Government and establishing a Communist regime that takes Russia out of the war. At the Battle of Cambrai, the first used massed tanks in history. 1918: March: Germany mounts the “Spring Offensive” on Allies before the US troops arrive. While successful at first, US troops and Allied steadfastness holds Germany away from Paris. August 8: The start of the “100 Days Offensive” by the Allies, spearheaded by British and Canadians, defeats the German armies. November: In short order, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Germany all sign armistices with the allies, the most well known being with Germany on November 11. World War One is over. It wouldn’t be until 1919 that peace is signed, but with it, the whole world has changed. While many problems were solved in the agreement, many new ones were created, leading into World War Two.

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DELORAINE SCHOOL

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Tuesday, November 10 10:30 a.m. • Deloraine School Gymnasium Tea to follow in the Libary, all are welcome to attend.

TOWN OF DELORAINE Wednesday, November 11 10:30 a.m. • Deloraine Theatre Lunch following at the Legion Hall

TOWN OF HARTNEY Wednesday, November 11

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Vandaele Seeds, Medora Nestibo Agra Inc., Deloraine Big & Little Trucking, Deloraine Griffith Agencies, Waskada Jolly Construction, Waskada Waskada Community Foods, Waskada Sunrise Credit Union, Waskada Branch Shur-Gro Farm Services, Waskada Dennis County Cafe, Reston Hairline Beauty Salon, Reston Fotheringham Refrigeration, Reston Reston Fine Foods, Reston Reston Drugs, Reston Virden Ford, Virden Mar-Dee Enterprises, Reston Turnbull Sales & Service, Pipestone Bonneville Transport, Reston Andrew Agencies, Reston Virden Mainline Motors, Virden Reston Place, Reston G.R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Reston/ Virden Van L Equipment, Reston Town Tire & Auto, Souris Plaza Petals, Souris

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Tuesday, November 10 11:00 a.m. • Pierson School Gymnasium

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10:30 a.m. • Hartney Centennial Centre Legion Members meet at 10:15 at the Legion Hall. Light refreshments follow the service.

2:00 p.m. • Reston School • Tea to follow

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WASKADA SCHOOL Tuesday, November 10 10:30 a.m. • Waskada School MPR

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Page 10, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, November 06, 2015 Museum Board hosts Halloween Tea On Thursday, October 29, members of the Hillcrest Museum Board held a Halloween Tea with all proceeds going to the restoration of the round stained glass window. Pictured: Rae Laval and Pheme Andrews greeting tea goers. PHOTO\ DEBBIE BUTLER

Donations for Souris Food Bank Guy Williams with food item donations for Souris Food Bank. Sponsored by the Make Change students at Souris School.

October was a busy month for Souris School Submitted Amid the construction at Souris School, students and the community have remained focused on important issues such as its citizens and the environment. Halloween for Hunger food donations brought in 803 items that will be given to the Souris Food Bank to be distributed to those in need this fall. Our plastic bag collection has been a huge success! The Make Change students have counted over a whopping 12,000 bags that students and the community have brought in. These bags would have cluttered up our landfill, but now will be recycled into benches, plant boxes, and other useful items. A big thank you to Big Way and the Souris Plaindealer for being drop off locations for bags. We would also like to thank the community for its help with these two important projects!

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SOUTHWEST SABRES - Back row (L-R): Jason Harvey (coach), Nathan Greig (coach), Tanner Scraba, Andrew Draper, Zach Hodgson, Johnny Williams, Will Fraser, Chaz Will, Adam Kowalchuk, Kyle Billon, Dustin Butler, Nic Chudley, Matthew Vinck, Mark McDowell, Brian Elder (coach), Aaron Turnbull(coach), Sandra Vinck (manager). Front row: Daniel Wurtz, Austin Landers, Alberto Pozo, Zach Armstrong, Dakota Radcliffe, Alex Kirkpatrick, Andy Lovatt, Kyle Campion, Kolton Sparrow, James Landers, Cole Thomas, Ethan Turner, Aiden Murphy, Andrew Ross. Missing: Dylan Smith, Brady Henuset. PHOTO\SUBMITTED

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Back row (L-R): Jason Harvey (coach), Nathan Greig (coach), Tanner Scraba, Andrew Draper, Zach Hodgson, Johnny Williams, Will Fraser, Chaz Will, Adam Kowalchuk, Kyle Billon, Dustin Butler, Nic Chudley, Matthew Vinck, Mark McDowell, Brian Elder (coach), Aaron Turnbull(coach), Sandra Vinck (manager). Front row: Daniel Wurtz, Austin Landers, Alberto Pozo, Zach Armstrong, Dakota Radcliffe, Alex Kirkpatrick, Andy Lovatt, Kyle Campion, Kolton Sparrow, James Landers, Cole Thomas, Ethan Turner, Aiden Murphy, Andrew Ross. Missing: Dylan Smith, Brady Henuset. PHOTO\SUBMITTED

Southwest Cougars by Grant Moffatt The Southwest Cougars saw their record drop to 4-5-1 and 9 points dropping to 9th in the 12 Manitoba AAA Midget league with a pair of weekend losses. Friday night in Souris, the Winnipeg Thrashers paid their second visit to the Murray Arena and avenged an earlier loss to the Cougars dropping them 8-1 as the lethargic Cougars had 40 shots on the Thrashers net but only hit pay dirt once. The Thrashers jumped out to a 2-0 first period lead. The Cougars got on the board when Ben Hilhorst moved the puck to Dawson Waddell who raced down his off wing and fired a shot on net. Dylan Myshiw did not control the rebound and Josh Wiens opened the scoring banging in the loose puck for his second goal of the year 3 minutes into the second frame. The Thrashers added 3 more in the period and chased Rylan Rommelaere from the net with 2 more goals early in the third. Brady Gordon game in and played the last 16 minutes giving up a goal as time wound down. The loss was the Cougars third in a row having given up 20 goals and scoring 7 times. Josh Wiens was the Subway Player of the Game. Sunday afternoon in Brandon the Cougars jumped out to a 2-0 first period lead Josh Wiens wired a shot glove side to open the scoring from Jared McCorrister and Dawson Waddell 11 minutes into the game. The Cougars went on a late penalty kill and Dawson Waddell got the puck up ice and Brian Harris slid a back hander in past Josh Peterson with 1 tick left on the clock. Carson Ransom scored a power play goal 6:20 into the second period has he fired home a rebound. The Wheat Kings tied the score with a turnover behind the net 12 minutes into the second frame. The third period saw the Wheaties continue to press

and Ransom took a breakout pass going in alone and fired a wicked shot high glove side for the eventual game winner. The Cougars ended up being a man down the 4 of the last seven minutes and were forced to the penalty kill. The Wheaties scored an empty net goal with 8 seconds left for the 4-2 final. Rylan Rommelaere had a good game turning aside 37 shots, while the Cougars fired 19 on the Brandon net in a game that they controlled for 2 periods. Jared Janke left the game in the first with a lower body injury and did not return, Quin Hobbs missed his third straight game.

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A timeline of World War II by Tyler Bugg The Second World War, lasting from September 1, 1939 to September 2, 1945, was the most widespread war in history, involving over 100 million people in over 30 countries waging “total war”. Battles were fought in the air, on land and sea, while men, women, and children on the home front were also exposed to the horrors of the war. Strategic bombing raids on major cities, the invasion and counter invasions of Europe and Asia, and the Holocaust exposed millions more people than ever before to the brutality of war. The war ended with a terrifying note, as atomic weapons were used for the first time, setting the stage for the Cold War to follow. Like the other article on the First World War I wrote, I believe it’s important to look at the war as a whole, and not to ignore other parts of the conflict because it didn’t happen to “us”, but “them”. This timeline should help to give a brief overview of the Second World War, though, like before, I will not be able to go into detail on the battles, conflicts, and personalities that are mentioned, and many, many other events are not mentioned at all. September 1, 1939: Adolf Hitler, Chancellor and Fuhrer of Nazi Germany, orders his nation to invade Poland. September 3: The United Kingdom and France, after years of trying to appease Hitler, reluctantly declare war on Nazi Germany. Australia and New Zealand also declares war on the 3rd, followed by South Africa on the 6th and Canada on the 10th. The Allies begin a naval blockade of Germany, and Germany responds by sending out their Uboats. The Battle of the Atlantic begins. September 17: Taking advantage of the non-aggression pact they signed with Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union invades Eastern Poland to divide the country between them. September 27: Warsaw surrenders to the Germans. October 1939-April 1940: The “Phoney War” begins: No major offensives take place, with most action taking place on the seas. The USSR occupies and annexes Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and territory from Romania, and invades Finland in the Winter War. Despite the strong Finish resistance, the Soviet Union forces Finland to give up land. April 1940: Germany invades Denmark and Norway, quickly occupying both countries and inflicting defeats on the British that tried to help Norway. May 10: Winston Churchill is made Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The same day, Nazi Germany turns their Blitzkrieg (Lightning War) on Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg. and France. May 27: Over 300,000 trapped at the French port of Dunkirk are evacuated by sea to England. June 10: Italy, led by Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, declares war on France and invades from the south. Paris falls to Germany on the 14th, and

SHSD Community Report Each year Southwest Horizon School Division releases a report to the community. The October 2015 report on the 2014/2015 school year and beyond, is now available and we invite our stakeholders to view a copy electronically at www.shmb.ca If you would like to receive a printed copy, please telephone Michelle Blades at 204-483-6249 with your name and address. This year we have included more photographs and details of what has been happening in our schools. If there is anything else you would like us to include in future years, please let us know. You can provide feedback to Michelle Blades at michelleb@shmb.ca or telephone 204-483-6249.

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surrenders on June 22nd. July 10-October 31: The Battle of Britain: the smaller Royal Air Force barely holds off the feared Luftwaffe, and prevents the Nazi’s from gaining air superiority over Britain to allow an invasion. In response, the Germans would continue to bomb London and other cities in “The Blitz” until May 1941. September 1940: Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact, and establish themselves as the “Axis Powers”. Italy invades British held Egypt from Libya, but are thrown back in December. A month later, Mussolini tries to invade Greece, but once again fails and Hitler has to come to his ally’s aid. December 1940: Recently re-elected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt of the US calls on the US to become an “Arsenal of Democracy”, and proposes “Lend-Lease” to support the British and China, who have been fighting Japan since 1937. February 1941: German General Erwin Rommel, soon to be nicknamed the “Desert Fox”, is sent to North Africa with the Afrika Korps to aid the Italians. May 27: The British, after an epic four-day battle, manage to sink the Nazi battleship Bismarck. June 22: Germany, with aid from Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Finland, and Hungary, invade the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa with the goal to eliminate Communism and gain Lebensraum, or “living space” for Nazi Germany. Over 3 million soldiers with thousands and tanks and airplanes fight on a front stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea. Millions of Soviet prisoners are captured, Joseph Stalin who had signed the agreement with Hitler just a couple of years before, is in complete shock. Huge strides by the Axis armies are made in Ukraine, Belarus, and the Baltic States recently annexed. July: The UK and USSR sign an alliance, vowing to continue fighting until Germany is defeated. October: With winter approaching, German troops launch an offensive on Moscow to capture it. They only get to the suburbs of the Soviet capital in December before winter sets in, and fresh Soviet troops push the Nazis back. December 7: Japan launches an attack on Pearl Harbor, which brings the US into World War II. A few days later, Hitler declares war on the US. Japan would occupy the Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia. and other small islands, and threaten Australia and New Zealand, all in the space of five months. January 20, 1942: At the Wannsee Conference, Nazi leaders begin the plan to systematically exterminate Jews and other “undesirables” in the Final Solution. The Holocaust has begun. June 1942: After a minor victory at the Coral Sea to prevent Japan from invading Port Moresby, the US won a decisive victory at the Battle of Midway destroying all four of Japan’s aircraft carriers, turning the tide of the Pacific War. Nazi Germany also launches their main offensive in the Soviet

Newdale School – Education Assistant Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for an EA to work 5.5 hours per day at Newdale Colony School. Applicant must be reliable, self-motivated and able to work with students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Newdale Colony School is located 20 minutes south of Brandon off the #10 highway or 15 minutes east of Souris off the #2 highway. Effective: Immediately until March 24, 2016 To send a letter of application (including a resume and three references), or for further information contact: Shelley Elliott, Principal • Newdale School Telephone 204-725-0412 or 204-761-3980 Email shelleye@shmb.ca

Union, seeking to capture the oil fields in the Caucasus Mountains. August 7: United States Marines attack the Island of Guadalcanal, with naval and aerial battles dragging on for months. In February 1943 the Japanese withdraw from the Island. August 19: Canadian, British, and American troops raid the town of Dieppe on the north coast of France. Facing heavy opposition and over 60% casualties, the 6,000 troops are recalled. October 23: After a lengthy preparation, British General Bernard Montgomery launches the Second Battle of El Alamein, driving Erwin Rommel and the Afrika Korps out of Egypt and soon out of Libya as well. November 8: American and British troops land in Morocco and Algeria in Operation Torch, and racing east to bottle up the Desert Fox in Tunisia. November: German troops have nearly captured the city of Stalingrad, but Soviet troops are poured into the battle to halt, surround, and eventually crush, the Nazis, capturing the starving 6th Army in February 1943. Casualties for both sides are nearly two million soldiers and civilians. February 1943: Rommel uses the last of his German and Italian troops to inflict a severe defeat on untested American troops at Kasserine Pass in Tunisia. The American commander is sacked, and is replaced by George Patton. May 1943: Increasingly effective counter-measures by the Allies reduce loses from the German U-boats, who managed to sink millions of tons of shipping in the past three years. Airplanes, corvettes and convoys eventually manage to defeat the U-boats. June -April 1944: The “Combined Bomber Offensive” gets underway, with the goals to destroy German war production, sap Nazi morale, and “de-house” the population of Germany. American bombers would conduct daytime raids and the British/Canadians would bomb at night, causing extensive destruction with high losses before the P-51 “Mustang” fighter is introduced. July 4: Nazi troops launch a final offensive on the Eastern front, attacking the Kursk Salient. Aware of the attack beforehand, the Soviets strongly fortify the area, and manage to suppress the Nazi Blitzkrieg, and soon begin the offensive to take them to Germany. July 9: British, American, and Canadian troops land in Sicily. Mussolini is overthrown, and Italy surrenders to the Allies. September 3: The Allies invade Italy, but face heavy resistance from Germany, who occupied their former allies. June 6, 1944: D-Day. Lead by American General Dwight Eisenhower, American, British, and Canadian troops invade Normandy in Northern France, establishing a beachhead to take the war to Germany. After the initial landing, it would take a month of build up before the Allies break out. continued on page 15

Student Support Worker – Melita School Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a 0.5 FTE term position. The successful applicant will have prior counselling or mental health work experience. Effective February 1 – June 30, 2016 To send a letter of application (including a resume and three references), or for further information contact: Denise Benton, Principal Telephone: 204-483-6241 Email deniseb@shmb.ca Deadline for applications is November 18, 2015.

Position is open until filled.

This position has been revised and re-advertised, if you have previously applied and wish your application to be re-activated please confirm.

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

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I want to thank everyone for all the visits, gifts and flowers while Deb was in the hospital. She and I really appreciated it. I also want to thank everyone for the food and flowers we received before and after the funeral. I can not express how much this meant and a simple thank you just doesn’t seem enough. Dr. Stone, Dr. Wasef and all staff at the hospital, thanks for all your care and compassion. Special thank you to Barb and Ken for opening up your home and playing host to all our family. You all have made a very difficult time a little easier to handle. It really makes you glad for the community you live in. Bill Good and family

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IMMEDIATE DELIVERY AVAILABLE. 1584 sqft 3 bedroom/2 bath RTM for only $185,000. Pictures available at wgiesbrechthomes.ca. For additional information or to schedule a booking please call 204-346-3231 or email wilbert@wghomes.ca. Also taking orders for spring delivery.

To the members of the Betta Sigma Phi Kappa Chapter, namely Roxy Kowalchuk, Lisa Tosh, Jackie Kirkup, Heather Remillard, Twila Boulanger, Theresa O’Brien, Shelly Maryniuk, Charlotte Parham, Mandy Armstrong and Mandy Ray, for your gracious donations to Hillcrest, The Plum and The Souris Railway Museum. This is most gratefully appreciated. Thank you

Coming Events COPPS, Citizens on Patrol Program, initial reorganizational meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at the “Textbook/Ag” building - 130 1st Ave West, boardroom. All encouraged to attend. The Provincial representative will be on hand to educate us on how to proceed. Interested people can contact Brenda 204-741-0449 or bmckinny@gmail.com or Linda at 204-483-0134 or lryckman@mts.net. DEKALB SuperSpiel welcomes the World. November 20 - 23rd Morris & Rosenort. 32 Men? s, 32 women? s teams from 7 countries. Also Jennifer Jones, Mike McEwen & Reid Carruthers. www.morriscurlingclub.org Poppy Day Tea on November 11, 2015, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Souris Fellowship Club. Penny Parade and Bake Table. Everyone welcome. Souris and District Arts Council invites you to join them for “Around the World in 80 Minutes” with the widely acclaimed counter tenor Terry Barber on November 5, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the Souris Avalon Theatre. Tickets available at Plaza Petals or Kirkup Agencies or you can contact Sharon Dunn at 204483-2001. Tickets also available at the door. Adults $20 and students $10. Souris Legion #60 General Meeting, Tuesday, November 17, 8:00 p.m. Presentation of 2016 Slate of Officers. All members required. Please attended. Souris Skating Club’s Annual Craft/Trade Show, November 14, 2015 in the Souris Community Hall, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Limited tables available. Contact Jodi Logan 204483-2943, jodilogan@remax.net if interested.

St. Luke’s Anglican Coffee Party, Saturday, November 21, 9:30 11:00 a.m. at the Souris Fellowship Club. Bake table, Penny Parade, shoes and card holders. Everyone welcome. Come and enjoy muffins and biscuits.

TRY SOMETHING NEW this winter. Stained glass, fused glass and mosaic weekend classes in our studio in Winnipeg. Glass making supplies. Visit: www.prairiestudioglass. com or CALL 204-783-1117.

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Souris Al-Anon group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., St. Luke’s Anglican Church.

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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.

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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. OMG Lady of the Lake Shop, Cafe and Pub, Brandon is for sale. A beautiful opportunity to own this grand business! For information kimberleebridget@yahoo.ca www.ladyofthelake.ca

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OBITUARY

KNIGHT

Allan (Al) Calvin Sr. November 3, 1924, Souris, MB - October 25, 2015, Calgary, AB Mr. Knight was born and raised in Souris, Manitoba during the Great Depression of the Thirties. He completed high school and entered the University of Manitoba during the early years of the Second World War. After two years of university, where he was a Governor Generalʼs Medalist, and the war situation becoming darker, his academic career was interrupted when he enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces through the Canadian Officersʼ Training Corps (COTC). He then served as an officer in the Royal Canadian Artillery until the war ended in 1945. Returning to university, he graduated in Geology with a B.Sc. in 1948. After graduating, Mr. Knight had a long and successful professional career as a geologist and manager. He worked in northern Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec in the mining industry. He later returned to university for post graduate studies before coming out west to Alberta and entering the petroleum industry. During his long career in the petroleum business, he held many significant positions, both in North America and abroad, culminating in his career as President of Wilshire Oil of Canada. Mr. Knight was prominent in sporting activities, both as a participant and as an organizer. He played for and managed touring baseball teams in Ontario and the Western Prairies during the forties and fifties. He was also active in hockey, football, and curling, both as a player and manager in his earlier years. Although living in Calgary for the greater part of his life, he remained a strong supporter and fan of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in football and the Edmonton Oilers in hockey. Mr. Knight was a long-time member of the Calgary Petroleum Club where he enjoyed many happy times with friends and colleagues. Mr. Knight was also prominent in the ranching business, being the owner and operator of a purebred cattle ranch where he lived after retirement. Mr. Knight is survived by four sons, Allan Jr., Barry, Brian, and Terry (Iminda); and two grandsons, Dean (Christie) and Dale, all of the Calgary area. He is also survived by a brother, Dr. Les Knight, of Souris, MB; and a sister, Lois Bowman, of Winnipeg, MB. In accordance with Mr. Knightʼs wishes, no funeral service will be held. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.In living memory of Allan Knight, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., 403-241-0044.

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OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES Winnipeg Social Worker Permanent Position Winnipeg Sub Ofﬁce 696 Portage Ave. DEADLINE: November 9, 2015 Submit applications to: hr@ocnfs.ca See full job description at www. ﬁrstnationsjobsonline.com 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. 204-7254181

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Farmlink Marketing by Marvin Mills What’s the matter with US wheat futures? Over the last three months US wheat futures have not been able to sustain a meaningful rally. December Spring Wheat futures prices have not been above $5.60US/bu since July. Earlier in the year we were seeing prices ranging from a bottom of $5.60US/bu to a peak of $6.50/ bu. This year US wheat exports are projected to drop to 850 million bushels, which is the lowest level since 1970. That is 4.3mln bu less than last year. So what is going on? Crops are large in key exporting countries. Global production (excluding the US production) is estimated at 676.8mmt, which is 7.3mmt larger than last year’s all

time record production. The strength of the US dollar is significantly limiting the ability of the US to compete aggressively against other major exporters. The US dollar has appreciated roughly 20% since last year. This results in reduced exports and consequently increased carryout in the US, which limits the ability of futures to rise. What does this mean for producers in Western Canada? While US futures remain depressed the weaker domestic currency has allowed for the Western Canadian basis to appreciate. The higher basis has helped offset the lower futures. Currently in Canada the price of wheat in the country is somewhat insulated and can remain competitive given the value of the Canadian dollar against

the US dollar. As covered in a previous article, the values of currencies relative to the US dollar can be helpful or be a hindrance to the ability of a Canadian exporter to source and execute on sales in a given commodity. What to watch for For US futures to rise, aside from technical and seasonal patterns, we need to see a structural shift of demand back to US shores. From a simple supply and demand perspective we need to watch weather and politics in competing countries. Since the supply side of the equation is largely known at this time, it becomes critical to monitor changes to demand, currency dynamics, potential longer-term supply shocks, and/or potential policy changes that can impact imports or exports.

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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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Fellowship Club News Souris School held a pumpkin carving contest for Grades 9-12.

by Margaret Greaves

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A timeline of World War II continued from page 12 June 22: Three years to the day of the Nazi invasion of the USSR, Soviet troops launch “Operation Bagration” that nearly destroys an entire Germany army group, and the invasion of Belarus, Ukraine, Eastern Poland and the Balkans. The initial results incite the Warsaw Uprising, but Stalin’s orders to halt the offensive allow the Nazi’s to suppress the Polish/Jewish resistance. September 17-25: British and American troops attempt an airborne drop on bridges in the Netherlands in Operation Market Garden. However, it was a failure, and the war wasn’t going to be over by Christmas. October: American naval forces inflict a massive defeat on the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Battle of the Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle in history. December 16: The Battle of the Bulge. Germany mounts one last desperate offensive against the Allies before they reach the borders of Germany. Despite initial success, General Patton and Bernard Montgomery manage to slow down and stop the attack. January 27, 1945: Soviet troops liberate Auschwitz, and the horrors of the concentration camps are revealed to the world. March: Allied troops cross the Rhine River on the west, and Soviet troops advance to Berlin on the east. American troops capture the Island of Iwo Jima. April 12: President Roosevelt dies, leading to nationwide mourning of the man who brought in the New Deal and waged a successful war on Germany and Japan. April 25: US and Soviet troops meet at the Elbe River and shake hands. April 28: Mussolini, the first Fascist dictator of

Europe, is executed by Italian partisans. April 30: Adolf Hitler commits suicide in his bunker under Berlin as the Soviet’s raise their flag over the Reichstag. May 7: All German forces surrender. The War in Europe is over. June: Winston Churchill is voted out of office while attending the Potsdam Conference to decide the fate of Europe after the War. Okinawa is captured by US troops, which allows B-29 bombers to reach Japan. August 6 and 9: The US drops two atomic bombs on the city of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Japan soon surrenders to the Allies. World War II is over. It is estimated that over 60 million people lost their lives in World War II. Unlike in many wars, the majority of the victims were civilians: over 40 million of the total, including the estimated 6 million Dr. Don Williamson | Dr. Barb Bourassa Total Eye Care Dr. Greg Boguski | Dr. Len Rust who were killed in the Holocaust, included Jews, Dr. Ian Beaumont | Dr. Trent Turner Roma, homosexuals, and other minorities. In The Town Centre The surviving war leaders of Germany and Japan 800 Rosser Avenue ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! were put on trial for war crimes, and many were Brandon, MB Call Today To Book Your Eye Exam sentenced to prison or hanged. 204.728.3318 New Hours Of Operation: Despite the horror of the war, good things did Toll Free: 1.800.870.8884 Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm come from World War II. The United Nations was Sat 9:00am - 1:00pm www.fyidoctors.com/total-eyecare founded in 1945, and it set into motion efforts Phone 204-483-5200 to disassemble the coloFax 204-483-5203 nies of the European MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. powers. The United Closed noon - 1:00 p.m. States and the Soviet NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2015 • 7:00 p.m. • 100 - 2 Street South Union emerged as the only superpowers in WEBSITE INFORMATION - Send event details to events@sourismanitoba.com VISIT US AT www.sourismanitoba.com the world, and, despite rhetoric, arms races and facebook.com/townofsouris close calls, there has yet to be a World War III.

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Souris Skating Club presents

In-town trips: $5 one way • $10 round trip

our 3rd Annual

NIGHT AT THE RACES Contact Nichole Byers for tickets: nichole_byers@hotmail.com

or 204-721-1860

Bridge - Tuesday, October 27, 1st Ileen Fenwick and Margaret Greaves; 2nd Bob Arbuckle and Mona Canning; 3rd Brenda Bond and Shirley Brown; Floor Shuffle - Wednesday, October 28, 1st Carol Urbanowski and Eugene Kowalchuk; 2nd Joan Dufily and Robert Pearce; 3rd Catherine Eisten and Norval More. 500 - Friday, October 30, 1st Shirley Brown and Margaret Greaves; 2nd Don Doherty and Edmee Palmer; 3rd Norval More and Ralph Jewel.

Pre-paid passes (10 rides + 1 free)

50 (no expiry date)

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

Saturday, November 14, 2015 Souris & Glenwood Memorial Hall 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

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

Everest November 6 - 8 Rated PG-13 • 121 min • Adventure | Biography | Drama Stars: Jason Clarke, Ang Phula Sherpa, Thomas M. Wright A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snow storm.

Pan

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Rated PG • 111 min • Adventure | Family | Fantasy Stars: Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund 12 year old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and danger, and ultimately discovers his destiny - to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.

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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 Dance for Children – Creative, Jazz, Ballet............................................................in Alexander Children’s Rec Hockey ........................................................................................in Souris

Public Notice: Radon Kits are available for pick up at the Municipal Office during office hours.

2015 Property Taxes are PAST Due Following October 31, penalties will be applied at a rate of 1.25% per month. Payments may be made in person, by mail, drop box outside Civic Centre or by online banking.

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HEY KIDS!

Santa is waiting to hear from you!

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!)

Your name will also be entered in a FREE DRAW! Please have your letters and photos submitted by Friday, November 27 to ensure publication.

Give a gift that lasts the entire year! A Gift Subscription to any of our four papers! Melita New Era • The Reston Recorder Deloraine Times & Star • Souris Plaindealer

Just $3800 each + taxes

C ORNER P OCKET P UBLISHING Phone (204)522-3491

Fax (204)522-3648

Email cpocket@mts.net