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A number of local residents have already written cheques to secure their spots in a new $9-million housing/hotel complex, following a public presentation in Souris last week by the people behind the project. The developers hope to secure a level of investment which will allow construction to begin as early as this winter. Pictured above: Trevor Rempel (R), Steel Creek Developers, discusses project with Municipal Councillors including Mayor Darryl Jackson and Councillor Darcy Gerow and residents. PHOTO/GLEN KIRBY
Residents enthused about new housing development by Glen Kirby A number of local residents have already written cheques to secure their spots in a new $9-million housing/hotel complex, following a public presentation in Souris last week by the people behind the project. Steel Creek Developers, a family-owned and operated company with offices in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan, wants to construct a three-story building with 30 hotel
rooms and 18 apartments geared towards ‘active adults’ - people of any age but living with no children - including empty-nesters, and the retired or semiretired. A crowd of approximately 50 attended last Friday’s meeting to learn about plans and prices for the development, earmarked for vacant land on First Street S. formerly occupied by the Murray auto dealership. “We were happy and
grateful for the turnout,” says Trevor Rempel, vice president of Sales & Marketing, Steel Creek Developers. “We were pleased with the positive response to our design concept for the building and we heard from several people that they felt that this project would meet some key needs of the community.” “There’s nothing like it here, now,” said Henry Maryniuk, who attended the presentation with his
wife, Karen. Both want to remain in Souris after retiring and said the Steel Creek proposal could fill a current void in the local housing market. “We’re not ready to give up our house yet,” said Karen. “But we came to see what this is all about.” “It’s worry-free living,” said Bill Lawson, a homeowner growing weary of cutting grass and shovelling snow. “Right now in Souris, this development is the only option for us.”
Convenience will come at a price. Rempel told the crowd that the average rent will be $1,880/month. Each apartment will feature the same two-bedroom floor plan and amenities but tenants will pay more for larger balconies and better views. Tenants will also pay a $65,000 deposit or “tenant loan,” held in-trust during occupancy and returned when the tenant moves out. (Continued on Page 2)
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Could surge in early polls mean rush on election day? by Darci Semeschuk Voter turn out at the October 19 federal election could be unprecedented if participation is anything like the advance polls held October 9 - 12. Canadians stampeded to those polls, exceeding turnout in the past elections early voting by 71 percent. In total, some 3.6 million people cast ballots between Friday and Monday, according to Elections Canada; a promising sign of interest in
Souris Legion Happenings by Gale Collinson
On Wednesday, October 7, we were pleased to have six tables occupied by Cribbage players. The best count of the evening was put together by Mavis and Mark Phillips. The second pay out went to Lyle Edgerton and Norm Davis and the third prize was claimed by Alva and Don
this federal campaign, despite a steady decline in voter interest. Elections Canada estimated that 850,000 people voted on Friday; 780,000 on Saturday; 767,000 on Sunday; and a full 1.2 million people on Monday. According to Peter Loewen, associate professor of Political Science at University of Toronto, who spoke to the Toronto Globe and Mail, this election is also unusually competitive,
with three parties making a serious push to form government. The three-way race, coupled with the extraordinary length of this year’s campaign, at 78 days, the longest in modern Canadian history, may have contributed to the eagerness of early voters. Still, Mr. Loewen cautioned against expecting a breakthrough in voter turnout on October 19 For one thing, he noted, advance voters would likely have
voted on election day anyway. Canadians are urged to exercise their democratic right on October 19 and cast a vote. Voter participation has been declining since the early 1990s, reaching a low point of 58.8 percent in 2008, before rebounding slightly to 61.1 percent in 2011. Could 2015 be the year when Canadian interest in voting hits an all time high?
Doherty. Evelyn Harlton held the lucky ticket on the 50-50 draw. We counted 14 Bingo players on Thursday, October 8. Cindy Janz was the leader in noise making, she shouted four times and won the Little House pot of $22. Close behind her with three yells was Gale Collinson and double hollers came from Norma Dodd and Barb Gordon. On Friday, October 9, people were a little slow in
coming in but it did end up being a busy evening. Winners were well spread over the Clubroom but some people did have a little more luck than others. Perry Van de Kerckhove collected two meat packages. Ardele Woods went up to the table three times but said only two of the tickets were hers. Apparently Blair had worked extra hard today and just didn’t have energy to pick up his winning prize. Candy Robbins held the winning number on the 50-50 draw and received $88. The “Chase the Ace” pot amounted to $1,126 and Carol Urbanowski won the chance to put it in her purse.
However, the Ace of Spades would not cooperate, so someone else will be able to try next week. Hallowe’en is right around the corner and we would like to invite you all to come to our Clubroom on Saturday, October 31, for some special fun. Children in costume will be enjoying the free picture show at the Avalon Theatre and then coming to our Clubroom for hot dogs and drinks. We think this will be happening about 4:00 p.m. and we would love to see a great many of you there to enjoy the fun and hot dogs. The 2016 Membership Cards are now available. The cost is $45.
New housing development drawing early interest (Continued from Page 1) “These are higher-end apartments,” said Rempel. His father Ken, president of Steel Creek, added, “Rents may seem high because we can’t compete with apartments built 20 years ago.” The Rempels suggested the crowd could “turn equity into activity” by selling their homes and investing in this development. They presented a comparison of owning versus renting, concluding that residents who currently own homes valued at more than $200,000 would be financially ahead by renting instead. “It’s definitely something to think about,” said Lori Leverington, soon to be an empty-nester and wondering whether she will need a big home. “The rent seems expensive but when you look at all the calculations, it’s worth considering.” Following the presentation, six residents paid
$1,000 each to get first refusal on apartments. Trevor Rempel says that money is refundable when the person either commits to renting with a $65,000 deposit or declines further involvement. When asked how many potential renters are needed before the developers would consider moving ahead with construction, Ken Rempel said he wanted nine of the 18 suites to be filled. To date, 10 people are on the list. Steel Creek held a second, smaller meeting that same night with potential investors interesting in becoming shareholders in the hotel/housing development. Rempel says, “We were encouraged by their level of support. We are tracking well in gathering investor support for the project.” The Rempels hope to secure a level of investment which will allow construction to begin as early as this winter.
Cast a vote on October 19 Voters were out in droves for the advance polls that saw a staggering 3.6 million people exercise their democratic right. That's a 70% increase over previous years and if early polls are any indication, October 19 could be very busy for Elections Canada. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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Oakland-Wawanesa Council in turmoil after amalgamation by Glen Kirby Lawyers are now involved in a battle that has torn apart the Council in the Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa and, according to one elected official, resulted in an entire wasted year. David (Bunk) Inkster, Head of the Municipal Council, says, “I’ve been on Council 24 years and I’ve never experienced anything like this. It feels like there are those on Council who aren’t respecting the results of the election.” Inkster refuses to identify the individuals involved but Municipal sources confirm that Councillor Dennis Rome is at the centre of the storm. Rome was elected last fall to the new joint Council formed after the amalgamation in 2014 of the former Rural Municipality of Oakland and Village of Wawanesa. A long-time area resident, businessman, and member of Council’s Finance Committee, Rome has been repeatedly thwarted in efforts to obtain information about the Village’s finances and business processes. “I will say that one Councillor has been asking some pointed questions,” says Inkster. “But you can’t make good decisions if you don’t have the proper information.” At the August 19 Council meeting, to Inkster’s surprise, two resolutions were presented to stop or limit Rome’s fact-finding. One resolution passed, which prevents Rome from dealing directly with other Councillors or Administration outside of Council meetings, forcing
him to relay requests for information through the Head of Council. “It’s malicious and short-sighted,” says Inkster. “It’s tying the Councillor’s hands. He can’t function in the duties for which he was elected.” To date, the minutes of the August 19 meeting have not been made public. At a special meeting convened six days later, Municipal Council approved a motion to recall those minutes. When questioned earlier this week, staff at the Municipal office said the minutes from August 19 remain tabled, awaiting approval. Inkster feels that efforts to conceal the resolutions from certain Council members prior to the vote violated Council’s code of conduct. “Information was intentionally withheld from me,” he says. “That’s inexcusable.” Rome declined requests to be interviewed, as did the other members of the Municipality’s Finance Committee. Inkster says lawyers representing the Municipality and Rome
RCMP News Compiled by Robin Blecker
Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: On October 5, a found bag full of narcotics was dropped off at the Detachment. If you are missing your bag of drugs, please feel free to drop by and claim your property. On October 9, a stolen 9.9 2 stroke engine and a can of gas was reported to
are reviewing the case. The situation has underlined what Inkster calls the “two solitudes” brought together through the Provincial government’s amalgamation initiative. He says Council, with members elected from both the Village and the former Rural Municipality, is not functioning as a unit. One especially polarizing topic is property taxation. Currently, rural residents enjoy a mill rate of approximately 10 while Wawanesa homeowners are taxed at a level of 18. The former Rural Municipality of Oakland has assessments valued at more than 105-million dollars while the Village has properties totalling 17-million. Council is challenged to find a way to tax and spend that sits sell with everybody. “This transition Council has not been as cooperative as I had hoped it would be,” says Inkster. The next regular Council meeting is Wednesday, October 21, at 4:30 p.m. in Nesbitt Council chambers. Meetings are open to the public.
Souris RCMP. The items were stolen from a Glenwood St. yard. This file remains unsolved at time of print. Should you have information regarding any of the above-mentioned crimes, please contact the appropriate number listed below. Speeding: 4; Other Traffic: 2; False Alarms: 1. Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1; Nonemergent crime: 204-4832123; Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204-483-2854.
What a difference 56 years makes! On October 8, 1959, southwestern Manitoba was hit by a blizzard of gargantuan proportions. It took weeks for roads to be cleared and life to return to some semblance or order. Pictured: Looking west along Crescent Avenue. It was a far cry from the 16 degree weather we are fortunate to see this year. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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Breaktime by Darci Semeschuk I need some help with a request from a reader. He is looking for information regarding an incident that happened to him when he was a small boy in Souris. I am attaching his story here and if anyone has information that may help him, please give me a call at the office. Hopefully, someone will remember hearing about it and can share the details. Hello, I have a bit of a strange request that I hope your paper can help me with. In about 1959 or 1960 (I was born in 1957) I fell into the flooded Souris River with only another young girl with me. I was very lucky that day as there was a young man who just happened to be down at the river and fortunately saw my predicament and pulled me out. I would have drowned for sure without his help. To this day I can remember the incident very clearly. My whole life I have wanted to personally thank him for his heroics. The only problem is I don’t know his name. I was hoping that someone from your paper could have a look in the archives to see if they can find the clipping. I know it was reported in the paper as I had seen a clipping years ago. If there is a cost associated to finding this news article I would be willing to pay for the service. I am associated with the Murray Auto Group which started in Souris with my Grandpa AA Murray in 1926 and then continued with my father, AC Murray, and his brothers, Del and Ewart. I have been living in Medicine Hat, Alberta running a GM store here since 1992. Thanks for your help on this. Paul Murray
by Vern May
The Death Tour Formed meat chunks. I had read the peculiar wording on the can of Irish stew that had sat in the back of the pantry for months. The questions that this raised for me and the visual that ran through my mind ensured that I passed on this delicacy many times while scavenging for a meal. Somehow, this can found its way into my bag when my travels were taking me north in February 2000 to experience the communities beyond the frozen lakes. I suspect that my wife had put it there as she was equally disgusted by the mystery meat element as advertised. In the coming weeks, I would come to be glad it was there. The annual tour has been dubbed both the “northern hell tour” and the “death tour” by those who have survived it. It’s a true test of one’s spirit hours across roughly, crudely carved trails through the wilderness,
jostling over the frozen muskeg, broken up only by miles over frozen lakes to visit towns otherwise accessible only by air for eleven months of the year. There are no hotels or quaint bed and breakfasts to rest your head at the end of a rough night at the matches. Instead, you sleep in the schools where you perform. If you’re lucky, you might find a gym mat, otherwise you’re curling up in a sleeping bag on the coziest piece of floor you can find. But hauling your own bedding is not the roughest part of this winter trek. The monopoly of the Northern Store in these communities, combined with the inflated costs to import goods to these remote centres, means that buying your food on the road could mean the difference between making and losing money on the tour. Instead, you need to bring your own rations with you - a diet for three whole weeks. Hence, my can of formed meat chunk stew among my non-perishables for the journey.
Toting four bags - one for your wrestling gear, one for your clothes, one for your sleeping bag and pillow, and a fourth with your food - travelling 1,200 kilometres through the frozen Manitoba north in February. It’s easy to see why few wrestlers have made the trip more than once. Alumni of this treacherous campaign include WWE Hall of Famer Edge, AWA legend Baron Von Raschke, world arm wrestling champion Scott Norton and dozens of others. It’s a tour that has epitomized “paying your dues”. Oxford House, God’s River, Ste. Theresa Point, Wasagemack, God’s Lake Narrows, Garden Hill, Red Sucker Lake, Bloodvein, and Little Grand Rapids are all among the tour stops as the convoy weaves a path across a portion of Manitoba’s map that doesn’t show any roads. The billing of the “death tour” comes from the first nations tradition which holds that when there is a death in the
community, the town shuts down in mourning. You could drive all day to reach a town only to find out that the a resident had succumbed to the harsh winter conditions that morning, cancelling the matches and costing you a night’s pay. On a bad year, the tour has lost as many as five days to deaths. By the end of the tour, I was growing so sick of a sustenance of tuna and Ramen noodles that the can of Irish stew was starting to look good. I opened it up and was grateful for the change of flavours. I was even able to ignore my suspicions about the mysterious formed meat chunks and their eerie similarity to canned dog food. But that was my first and last helping of this canned gourmet delight. In all, I endured four “death tours,” then two more winter campaigns to an even icier climate in the Northwest Territories. After those, I have seldom had an interest in re-experiencing that type of cold, or conditions, again in my lifetime.
I have spoken to our local historian, Bill Sanderson and he has no recollection of this occurring. Unfortunately I have no old copies of the Plaindealer to look through as my collection only goes back to 1969. If you can help with this it would be much appreciated. * * *
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Southwest Cougars win at home by Grant Moffatt The Cougars started the weekend in Yellowhead and saw the Chiefs pick up their first win of the year with a 2-1 victory over the Cats on Friday night. Sunday afternoon the undefeated Winnipeg Thrashers made the trip to Souris and saw the Cougars hand them their first loss with a 6-3 win. Friday night in Shoal Lake the Chiefs scored first as Dayton Heino opened the scoring midway through the first. Noah Geekie scored a power play marker at 14:16 of the second for the 2-0 lead as Riley Lamb stopped everything the Cougars fired at him in the Chief’s net. The Cougars had double the scoring chances in the game but failed to bury the puck. The third period saw Carson Boyechko jam in a loose puck at 2:31, from Dawson Waddell and John Patmore, to get the Cougars on the board. The Cats dominated the shots on goal but failed to bury
the biscuit as Riley Lamb turned aside 34 saves for the win. Brady Gordon had his first start in the Cougars net and stopped 17 shots in the loss. Sunday afternoon saw a different Cougar squad take the ice as they dressed 20 players for the first time this season. Brian Harris opened the scoring three minutes into the game from John Patmore and Jared Janke. The Cougars opened up a 2-0 lead with 14 seconds left when Jared Janke snapped home a feed from Ben Hilhorst. The Thrashers got on the board early in the second period at 2:29. Rylan Rommelaere, who started the game and was sharp through the first 22 minutes, left the game with an upper body injury and was replaced by Brady Gordon. John Patmore restored the Cougars lead just over a minute later when he snapped home a shot off the far post past Dylan Myskiw, from Jared Janke and Jay Webber, to restore the two goal lead. The
Thrashers got to within a goal before the period ended as the Cougars took a 3-2 lead to the dressing room. The third period saw Carson Boyechko pick up his second goal of the season from Dawson Waddell just over a minute into the period. The Cougars carried the two goal lead until Michael King scored at 16:23 in a scramble to make it a one goal game. The Hobbs boys then put the game away as Grady Hobbs, from McCullough Park and Jay Webber, fired the biscuit home from the right face off circle. A minute later Quin Hobbs scored an empty net goal to make it a 6-3 final. The Cougars fired 41 shots at the Thrashers net while Rylan Rommelaere and Brady Gordon combined to make 28 saves in the Cougar net. The Cougar Subway Player of the Game was Grady Hobbs. The Cougars now take to the road playing a pair of games this weekend in
Souris Legion Ladies Auxiliary by Gerry Hansen Our first meeting after the summer break was held on September 21. President Val Anderson presided and reports were given. Legion Week of soup and sandwich is ongoing and Monday was a great day, as reported. Four Life Membership names were passed by the Branch and our Auxiliary. Joan Goodwill, Dianne Murdock and Fern Rae are
the Nominating Committee and will bring names to the October meeting. The Funeral Committee was busy over the summer as usual. The Auxiliary accepted the offer to look after the lunch at the Flea Market on September 29. Food prices were set and new kitchen items will be ordered. Our delegate, Dianne Murdock, gave a very
interesting and informative report from the June convention in Winnipeg. The October meeting is moved to October 26 as election day is on our regular meeting day. If you are interested in joining our Auxiliary, please phone Leona Bradshaw at 204-483-2347. We always welcome new members. Hope to see everyone out on October 26 at 7:30 p.m.
the Manitoba AAA League Showcase in Portage and then visit eastern Manitoba for a pair of games. The next home game is October 30 when the Winnipeg Thrashers return to Souris.
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Watch out for deer ticks Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial infection that people can get from the bite of an infected blacklegged (deer) tick. Manitobans can reduce contact with deer ticks by avoiding wooded or forested habitat, wearing long pants and a longsleeved shirt, tucking in clothing, using an appropriate repellent (it should state ‘for use against ticks’ on the product label), looking for and removing ticks as soon as possible. For more information about Lyme disease, its symptoms and how to prevent it, visit our website at www.manitoba.ca/health/lyme/
You can help You can help in the study of Lyme disease in Manitoba by collecting and submitting deer ticks for surveillance purposes. Deer ticks are smaller than the more common wood tick. Unlike wood ticks, they do not have white markings on their bodies. If you find a deer tick, remove it slowly from skin or clothing using tweezers and steady pressure; avoid twisting. Cleanse area with soap and water or a disinfectant. Place the tick in a small, crush-proof container (for example, a pill bottle) with a piece of slightly damp paper towel (to help keep the tick alive). Firmly tape the lid shut. Check the pictures and additional information on the website to determine if your tick might be a deer tick. Hand-deliver or mail the sample to the address below. If mailing, place the container in a sealed plastic bag then in a cardboard box labeled: RESEARCH SPECIMENS – FRAGILE – HANDLE WITH CARE Include your name, telephone number, email address and information about where, when and on whom (ex: a dog, a person) the tick was found. Deliver or mail to:
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Filly Health & Fitness by Jonathan Filewich
Yellowcard Pledge One thing I learned while taking my Bachelor of Education (After Degree) at Brandon University was that the adolescent brain often develops from experience, whether it is good or bad. Often times, the child has to experience something first hand in order to truly remember it. The consequence is a student may say or do things and really not understand what they are doing or how it effects others. I was in the same boat, even into my adulthood, in some cases. Let’s turn the clock back to February 1, 2009, an experience I will NEVER forget. I was playing hockey in Peoria, Illinois for the Peoria Rivermen, the American Hockey League affiliate for the St. Louis Blues. It was always a hockey custom to have a Super Bowl party with the entire team and their families. Everything was as normal with everyone having a good time, until I heard a phrase I had heard, and even said, a thousand times, “That play was retarded”. It wasn’t even
a millisecond and one of the Moms absolutely lost her mind on this teammate for his use of inappropriate language. She and her husband were raising a child with autism. The entire family had heard this word, and countless others, used in every facet of life without realizing it is a discriminatory comment. The family had heard it more than enough. I do not remember who won the Super Bowl that year but I will remember how that day changed me forever. I have not, and never will, use the R-word again. I, along with the rest of Outperforme Athletics, will be supporting the Yellowcard Campaign which aims to end the casual use of the R-word in everyday conversation amongst young professionals across Canada. Special Olympics athletes have spoken to Motionball, the campaign
Fellowship Club News by Margaret Greaves
by Margaret Greaves On September 25, nine members went to Melita to play 500. A very enjoyable afternoon. On Thursdays at 1:30
leaders, about how harmful the use of the R-word is to them. As part of the Motionball support to Special Olympic athletes, Motionball is choosing to join the movement to eliminate the use of the R-word through the Yellowcard Campaign. Outperforme is proud to be involved with Special Olympics Manitoba and its athletes, staff, and supporters. We understand it is very important to focus on the athletes and not their limitations. We love the dedication they bring to everything they do and we will continue to support them any way we can! Outperforme Athletics is proud to educate our surrounding communities and share our knowledge base. Please feel free to contact me with any comments, questions, or suggestions for future articles at jon@outperforme.com
p.m., the Fellowship Club is open for unorganized floor shuffle. The last day for this is October 15. Organized Bridge begins October 20. Floor shuffle begins October 21 and 500 begins October 22. New members are always welcome. Come and have fun.
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Seniors Organized Services by Mary Ann Carlisle
S.O.S. (Senior’s Organized Services) office hours 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Phone 204-4833106. Located in Victoria Park Lodge (VPL.) S.O.S. is here to help you out in many ways. Our services are free. When we find you a worker/helper then you will pay them for the work they do. We also hook up Victoria Lifeline which is a unit that, with just the push of a button, will get you help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This, once installed will give you and your family peace of mind to know that if you are alone, you can still get help quickly whenever needed. Call us for more information or stop by to see the units we have. ERIK Kits: This kit is in a plastic folder, much like your Autopac, that will have all of your health information in it and you can put it on your fridge. ERIK is short for Emergency Response Information Kit. It is really handy to take with you if you ever have to go to hospital. All your information is right there for the doctors or nurses to see. If you are
ever taken by ambulance, they will take it off the fridge and see if there is anything critical on it that could help you faster. We have these at the office. Come and pick one up or call and we will bring it to you. Housecleaners and yard workers: We have people wanting to do these things for you, call and we will find someone as quickly as we can to help make things easier for you to stay in your home. Getting help does not mean you are lazy but may free you up to do other things you would rather be doing. Cancer care drivers: This is a service we hope you never need but if you do we have confidential and caring drivers to get you to Brandon and back for your appointments. Also, they will also take you in to the shuttle bus to get you to Winnipeg, if needed. Call and get registered with us and we will do the rest. Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Cory Friesen playing the piano and singing. Things to come and do with us at VPL Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. - Chair Exercises. Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. - Fun Bingo Friday at 2:00 p.m. Fun games such as
Scrabble, Sequence, 500, Crokinole, and more. You do not have to live at VPL to come and join in these fun activities. Third Wednesday of the month (October 21, is the next trip), we try to get enough riders to go to Brandon on the Handi-Van for an outing and to go for lunch and shop for anything that you cannot buy in Town. Of course, we want you to support our local merchants but sometimes what you need cannot be bought here, so we try to help you out. Call the office for more details and times. Hoping you can all try to get out and enjoy the beauty of fall and the leaves literally falling all around us. It is cooler some mornings but seems to warm up by noon so enjoy some fresh air as it is going to get colder and icy before we know it. Don’t put off until tomorrow what we could do today! If you have any ideas of some things you’d like us to be doing, please call and let us know. We always appreciate hearing from you. Some words to think about: We can never replace a true friend. When a man is fortunate enough to have several, he finds they are all different. No one has a double in friendship.
Phone 204-483-5200 Fax 204-483-5203
MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD
MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed noon - 1:00 p.m. NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 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)
50 (no expiry date)
$
To book your ride, call 204-741-0202 Monday - Friday Group trips are also available upon request, advanced booking required.
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
October 16-18
Rated PG-13 • 121 min • Comedy Stars: Anne Hathaway, Robert DeNiro, Nat Wolff 70 year old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.
The Martian October 23-25 Rated PG • 141 min • Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi Stars: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal Earth that he is alive.
2015 Property Taxes are Due October 31 Payments may be made in person, by mail, drop box outside Civic Centre or by online banking. Following October 31, penalties will be applied at a rate of 1.25% per month. Senior School Tax Rebate – forms are available at the Municipal Office
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The Book Shelf By Alexis MacLean
I was quite excited when I learned that a new book by Lawrence Hill, author of “The Book of Negroes”, was soon to be published. “The Illegal” duly arrived and I now recommend it to you. It suffers in comparison with “The Book of Negroes”, as being not nearly as good but I’m not certain comparisons of this sort should be made. “The Illegal” is what it is and it is a fairly good story. Not the best but not bad either. And it certainly is topical. It is the story of Keita Ali. He lives on the poor island of Zantoroland, ruled by a corrupt government which Keita’s father tries to expose through his writings. This activity puts the family in danger and ultimately Keita flees to the near-by island of Freedom State, where he takes up living as an illegal refugee. He is not alone in this, as a great many of Zantoroland’s poor try to escape to Freedom State, and Freedom State tries to capture and deport them back. This part of the story is extremely topical, describing all too graphi-
cally much of the recent refugee crisis in Europe. While obviously unintentional, the book could not have been published at a more appropriate time. Sadly, much of the rest of the story is not as realistic. Keita is a runner indeed, a champion runner - and in order to help his family he tries to earn money by entering races in Freedom State. Far from being circumspect in his activities, as one might expect from a person seeking to avoid capture and deportation, he hides in plain sight, as it were, openly training and entering high profile races. And everyone seems to know him – the manager he cheated, a reporter investigating her government’s response to illegal immigration, a gifted young student intent on making a documentary on the same topic, the queen of AfricTown who co-operates with the authorities in deportations when it suits her purposes, and even a young police woman. How all of these lives intersect, how it all ties in with the government’s efforts to control the flood of illegal immigrants, and how Keita manages to elude capture while yet interacting will all of these people forms
an interesting story, albeit one requiring the suspension of credulity at times. On a different note, this week I also read a new mystery, “Encore”, by A. Koetting. Koetting is a Canadian actress and this is her first foray into writing. The book tells of a young actress, hired to play the lead in a couple of plays at the Shaw Festival, whose dog happens to dig up human remains in the back yard of her rental home. Now... who was the victim and what, if any, connection is there to the Festival? As a mystery it is fairly light-weight - I deduced the ‘identity’ of the skeletal remains almost as soon as they were dug up, and the identity of the killer wasn’t all that well disguised either. But it is an o.k. tale and apparently the first of what is intended as a series. There is enough potential here that I will look forward both to future volumes and to watching this author develop. 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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Melita Golf Club Craft and Trade Show, October 24, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Melita Legion Hall. For table rental call Jim or Cheryl Stewart at (204)522-3278 or (204)522-3222. ----------------------------------Souris Glenwood Foundation is now accepting 2015 Grant Applications. Application forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Town office. Deadline is October 30, 2015. ----------------------------------Souris District Arts Council Concert Series 2015/2016 to include: • TERRY BARBER – November 5 • JESSE PETERS – December 10 • The Hound of the Baskervilles (MTC) – February 11 • SIERRA NOBLE – February 25 • JET STREAM – April 17 Season tickets are now available – get yours and see 5 shows for the price of 4. Adults $80; Students $40. For tickets please call Sharon Dunn 204-4832001 or Kathy Price at Kirkup Agencies 204-4832149. Everyone is welcome – come out and bring a friend! Also check out our new website www.sourisdistrictarts.com. ----------------------------------Souris Hillcrest Museum Halloween Tea, Thursday October 29, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Fellowship Club. Rainbow Auction, bake table, feel free to wear a costume! Proceeds from tea will go towards the restoration of a stained glass window.
FEED & SEED NuVision Commodities, St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats off grades grain. Phone 1(204)7583401.
TENDERS For sale by tender NW 10-7-28 W1 RM of Pipestone Fertilized and sown to fall rye. Crop insurance Class F soil. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Call 204-5267374 for information. Send tenders to Box 221, Holland, MB R0G 0X0. Tenders close October 20, 2015.
WANTED Looking to purchase vacated farm yard site or small acerage within fifteen minutes of Souris, MB. Must be reasonably priced. Contact 1-204709-0132.
HELP WANTED The Reston and Area Early Learning Centre seeks a trained educational professional for position of Director. Qualified candidate will be a strong leader, possess experience or degree in education, with excellent computer skills. Please send resume and references to relcboard@gmail.com. This opportunity closes October 31, 2015.
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OBITUARY
MCCULLOCH
Brian McCulloch, 1945 - 2015 Brian Russell McCulloch, husband of Lyn McCulloch, passed away in Taber, AB on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at the age of 70 years. Following a brief, two week battle with bone cancer, Brian’s fervent request was to pass quietly and to simply be remembered privately by his family and friends. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com. Besides his wife Lyn, Brian is survived by their children Cory McCulloch of Calgary, Alberta and Koreen (Randy) Muir of Glen Ewen, Saskatchewan. He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Marina Muir, Cassidy Muir and Austin Muir. Brian was born July 2, 1945 in Souris to Hugh and Elva McCulloch, the second of four children. He spent his early years farming and then moved into the fertilizer and chemical business, a career that spanned 35 years. He began his career with Prairie Gold Seeds in Bunclody and was later employed with Shur-Gro Farm Services in Brandon, eventually expanding his interests into irrigation as well. Following his interest in irrigation, Brian moved his family to Taber, Alberta. Over the years, they made moves to Strathmore, Alberta and Viking, Alberta where he continued in his field of expertise, meeting many people and making numerous friends along the way. In 2000, Brian and Lyn returned to Taber, Alberta to “retire”, which really meant that he liked the climate and could stay busy working when he felt the urge, including hauling potatoes and custom making tarp straps. Brian was never content to be still and was happiest puttering at tarp straps, haggling for the best deal at a garage sale or thumping someone soundly at cards. He avidly followed the progression of Cory’s career as a journeyman heavy duty crane operator, currently in the tar sands of Fort McMurray, Alberta. He was always interested in hearing about the daily happenings on site which Cory shared with him regularly by phone. Although Brian never had the opportunity to pursue further education himself, he always strongly encouraged and supported his grandchildren in furthering their education. Always interested in their daily happenings, Koreen will miss that voice on the other end of the line asking “What’s new at the zoo?” and hearing his reactions range from snorts to chuckles and even howls of laughter at the kids and their antics and misadventures. There truly will be emptiness left with his absence and it will be felt by family and friends alike. Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1R8. Telephone: (403) 223-8778. Extended until October 18! Limited stock available on select products. BEST SAVINGS OF THE YEAR from 10 to 60% off all store products. Enter our $1000 draw. No purchase required. A few HOT SPECIALS: $699 Beautyrest Queen 3î Pillowtop set; $459 5 piece 48î table set; $895 sofa and loveseat; $449 5 piece Youth bedroom suite (2 colors). Come in and see our friendly and experienced staff. You won’t be disappointed. Sale Hours: Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 106 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon. MOBILE HOMES 5 New 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Starting at $83,000. Altona Mobile Homes, 1-800582-4036, 1-204-324-6776 Email: amhl@mymts.net --------------------------------------CLEARANCE of in-stock SRI mobile homes. Only 3 homes left on sales lot. One home in Rapid City move-in ready and priced to sell. Glendale Mobile Home Sales, 260 Glen Avenue, Brandon 204724-7907.
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DENBOW
Ross Norman Denbow March 31, 1927 - October 3, 2015 Ross Norman Denbow passed away on October 3, 2015 at the Souris Health Centre at the age of 92 years. He is survived by his loving children, Audrey (Tony) Cianfarani, Garth and Colleen Mummery and by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Dr. Cram and the staff at the Souris Health Centre for their support and compassion. Also to Dexter Kowalchuk, Rev. Wendy Rankin and the United Church family for their support and guidance.
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Prairie Mountain Health ready to roll with Flu Shot Campaign Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is launching its seasonal Flu Shot Campaign shortly after the Thanksgiving long weekend. Free flu clinics are scheduled in many communities through until the middle of November. The “Get vaccinated don’t spread the flu campaign” kicks off in the Health Region this year on Saturday, October 17, in Brandon at the Nurses Residence Gym within Brandon Regional Health Centre. In PMH North, the first clinics are set for the communities of Dauphin and Barrows on October 19 and within PMH South, the first scheduled clinics will occur in the communities of Holland, Pierson and Rossburn on October 20. Residents are advised to watch for ads in local newspapers, listen to local radio, or check out posters in your home community for flu clinic dates, times and locations. The PMH website (prairiemountainhealth.ca) has the com-
plete listing of flu shot clinics in your area. You can also ‘like’ us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @PrairieMtHealth for up to date information. In cases where some clinics require an appointment, (excluding the City of Brandon clinics) please call established toll-free phone numbers to find out more information. The dedicated phone numbers, for appointment-based clinics, are found on the PMH website or by contacting your local Public Health office. Once again this year, the seasonal flu shot will be available to all Manitobans at no charge. It will offer protection against four flu virus strains, including H1N1. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over 6 months of age. However, immunization is especially important for those at increased risk of serious illness or complications from the flu, their caregivers and close contacts.
Prairie Mountain Health reminds you that if you are 65 years of age or older, or have a chronic illness, you should also get a pneumonia shot. One ‘pneumo’ shot may give you a lifetime of protection. For the 2015-2016 flu season, the intranasal (FluMist) flu vaccine will also be available for eligible children and adolescents 2-17 years. However, due to production delays, FluMist may not be available until the week of October 26. For more information, please contact your local Public Health office. Remember to bring your Manitoba Health Card and your Immunization Card(s) to the clinics. You are also advised to wear short sleeves if possible. If you have specific questions about the flu shot, or wish to speak to a Registered Nurse, please contact Health Links/Info SantÄ at 1-888-315-9257.
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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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Westman Communications Group upgrade network in Souris and increases internet speeds Souris MB, October 14, 2015 Westman Communications Group has just completed a network upgrade for Souris. The network upgrade provides additional capacity to accommodate increasing internet traffic and the expansion of high definition video offerings. Souris is one of 12 communities in western Manitoba having their network upgraded as part of an 18 month plan to enable our members to continue enjoying a superior customer experience for internet, video and home phone services. “Westman spent $4 million over the last 18
months proactively upgrading our network,” said Dave Baxter, president and CEO of W e s t m a n Communications Group. “We are staying ahead of the curve with our upgrade program to enable us to offer higher speeds to our members as their needs continue to evolve, especially for streaming high definition video”. Upon the completion of this upgrade, Westman increased the residential internet speeds in Souris on September 30. The primary focus was an increase in upload speeds to better facilitate content creation, online
gaming and video streaming. The resulting increases in Souris now enable Westman internet subscribers to enjoy speeds that are up to 70% faster than similarly priced services from other Internet providers in the community. About Westman Communications Group W e s t m a n Communications Group is the operating name for Westman Media Cooperative Ltd., which provides service throughout western Manitoba. Westman is a customer-owned cooperative, which operates cable systems in 36 com-
munities. Westman is a leader in communication services including cable TV, internet and phone. Westman also owns and operates local radio stations 880 CKLQ and 94.7 STAR FM, which broadcast throughout western Manitoba. Westman is proud of its strong commitment to its customers and the communities it serves. For further infor mation contact: John Quail, Chief Marketing Officer, Westman Communications Group, 1906 Park Avenue, Brandon MB, R7B 0R9. Email: quailj@westmancom.com. Phone: 204717-2025.
Snow Clearing Southwest Horizon School Division invites tenders for snow clearing at all our facilities during the months of November through April 2016. Please see our website for more information at www.shmb.ca under the “employment” link.
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Over $50,000 raised for community betterment submitted With the sights of school buses on the road, combines in the field, and beautiful yellow and orange scenery all around us, we know summer has passed and fall is in full swing. Also in full swing is the organizing of the annual Fowl Supper in Pipestone. Every year this small community swells to over 600+ people who come to take in a traditional fall meal of turkey and ham with all the trimmings. In checking records back to the late 90s, the crowds have averaged 625 people with the highest attendance being 721 meals served within 2 1/2 hours. Pretty impressive for a small community of approximately 200 people. The supper last year consisted of 325 lbs. turkey, 90 lbs. ham, 220 lbs.
potatoes, 50 lbs. cabbage, 100 lbs. turnips, and let us not forget the desserts - 47 pies and 28 pans of refrigerated dessert. Now these are a variety of stats about the supper but the most noteworthy is the fact that since the late 90s, the Fowl Supper has contributed over $50,000 back to community betterment. Some funds have been designated to organizations such as the Pipestone Drop Inn, Pipestone Cemetery, Pipestone Skating Rink, and the Pipestone Rec Club. The majority of our funds have gone towards the Pipestone Community Hall via the Pipestone Lions Club for such projects as the bathroom updates, new tiles for the floor, new tables, and chairs, new kitchen cabinets and the commercial dishwasher. The Hall is
widely used for all social functions be it auction sales, family dances, socials or Sunday morning brunches! We are a non-profit organization with no affiliation of any religious nature . . . just a whole community coming together for an afternoon of fellowship, a supper out and at the same time, raising money which comes back to benefit our community! Of course the Committee is very grateful for the cooperation of everyone in the community who donates food towards the supper and their time to make the evening flow effortlessly. For some, it’s making phone calls or prepping coleslaw or vegetables prior to the supper; for others it’s volunteering to fill the nearly 100 shifts needed that day which is the core to the success of
the supper. What a great example of when everyone pulls together to do a little, you can gain a lot! As cell phones have become part of today’s culture and there is no need for a home phone line, contacting everyone in the area has become more of a challenge. However, if you are a Pipestone or area resident who hasn’t been contacted and would be willing to donate food or an hour or so of your time, we welcome you to call Sharon Zarn at 204-854-2904 and leave a message. Whatever your contribution, it would be greatly appreciated. This year’s supper will be held on Sunday, October 18, at the Hall between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing many familiar faces and hopefully some new ones!
Here & There Compiled by Karen Branston
The Roblin Review Prairie Mountain Health Authority sees $5 million deficit Prairie Mountain Health Authority (PMHA) is running a $5.4 million deficit it was announced at the Health Authority’s annual general meeting at Elkhorn Resort, September 22. While the number may see high, the Board is not concerned at the moment. “We had originally budgeted a deficit for about $4.8 million, so we were slightly worse off than we thought, said Brian Schoonbaert, vice-president of finance, capital and support services. Last year, PMHA saw a surplus of $7 million, marking quite a change over the course of year. And Schoonbaert said there were two main reasons for such a drastic change. “In the previous year and not in 2014-2015, we had a one time funding of $5 million. The second item was there was a number of pressure points in the region where we had to approve business cases, additional requests for funding through a standardized process.”
Crossroads This Week Red Shoe Crew Walk raises over $2,500 Over 100 members of the Waywayseecappo community and surrounding are stepped out together for the first annual Red Shoe Crew Walk on Saturday, September 26, raising over $2,500 for Ronald McDonald House (RMH) and showing support for the family of the last Bryce Clearsky. “Over 111 people signed the guest book but looking at pictures, we can see that there were far more people than that” said event registrar Adrianna Cloud (Bryce’s sister). The idea for the Red Shoe Crew Walk was spearheaded by Rose Shingoose and Anthony Longclaws following the death of their 3-year-old son, Bryce, in March of this year. Having stayed at RMH in Winnipeg and Toronto during Bryce’s treatment for Hemophaegocytic hymphohistiocytosis, the couple learned first hand how important it is to have a convenient and understanding place to stay
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Fundraiser rolls through Neepawa Students from the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agriculture were in Neepawa last Friday for their annual bed push fundraiser. They were raising funds for Cancer Care by pushing a bed from the Safeway parking lot to the Yellowhead Centre. Nearly $7,000 has been raised this year from visits to Portage, Oakville, and Gladstone. The participants were staying overnight in Minnedosa and taking part in a fundraising breakfast. They were then travelling to Carberry, Glenboro, and finishing up with a barbecue supper in Carman.
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Edward Jones: Why and when to consolidate your assets with one advisor  You’ve got one investment account here, your RRSP and TFSA there, and some more assets over at that other place. You’re “diversifying,� right? That tactic could, however, be raising your risk, inviting costly fees, and preventing you from creating a sound retirement strategy. It is not uncommon for some investors to think a well-diversified portfolio means spreading your assets out among different financial institutions or advisors. Indeed, media hype may suggest multiple advisors can enhance the security and success of your portfolio. The risks to your money As the saying goes, quantity does not trump quality. Risk can increase if you are overweight or underweight in some investment classes. A well-balanced port folio provides checksand-balances for market ups-and-downs - strategies that can only be implemented with complete knowledge of the extent of your assets. There can also be tax consequences. Say you have a large capital gain with one advisor, and he or she suggests creating capital losses by selling underperforming stocks to help reduce taxes owing at year-end. If you haven’t consolidated your portfolio, though, that advisor may not know you already have major capital losses elsewhere and you could end NOTICE OF HEARING UNDER THE HIGHWAYS PROTECTION ACT THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC BOARD Notice is hereby given that a hearing of the Highway Traffic Board will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 9:30 a.m., 2nd Floor Boardroom, 1525 - 1st Street N, Brandon, Manitoba. PERMITS – PART I – SECTION 9 H.P.A. AND PART III – SECTION 17 H.P.A.
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