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Volume 135 Issue 48 Friday, February 9, 2018 www.minnedosatribune.com 90 cents plus tax

INSIDE Major Water Break At New Co-op Building


this week

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CPS Donates
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To TCS
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Playground AR I
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Photo by Darryl Holyk

Marjorie The offices of Heritage Co-op Administration, MNP and Alexander Jackson Law have been temporarily relocated
from the new office complex on Main Street as a result of an unexpected water break last weekend.
Turns 100

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By HILLARY MILLER discovered the shocking, Zacharias was unsure been temporarily relo- return to their office spaces
soggy problem. Thus, they of how long the restora- cated. Heritage Co-op Ad- at 116 Main Street South.

A n unfortunate acci-
dent has struck the
new Main Street office
were able to somewhat
contain the water and be-
gin working to fix the dam-
tion will take, or what the
cost will be, as the assess-
ment was still in the early
ministration had moved
back to the space on the
second floor of the grocery
“We are hoping not to
inconvenience customers
too badly,” said Zacharias,
complex that houses the age. phases. “We don’t really store, local MNP staff were “We will keep the rest of
Heritage Co-op Admin- According to Lorne have any idea of that until moved to the Neepawa the organization support-
If your istration, MNP and Alex- Zacharias, General Man- all of the engineering work MNP office and Alexander ed as best as we can, and
label ander Jackson Law Office. ager for Heritage Co-op, has been done, and then Jackson Law Office posted we’ll get through it.”
reads Over the weekend, a sec- some major reconstruc- we have a construction contact info on their front While this is an un-
ond floor water line broke, tion will be required within contract, but that is going door for clients needing fortunate circumstance,
18/02/28 flooding nearly the entire the new building. Cancade to take a while even just to their services. Zacharias stressed that
It’s time to building. Restoration has been on- get to that,” he said. Once a more perma- thanfully no one was in-
renew your Fortunately, the prob- site assessing the damage At presstime, Wednes- nent timeline for the need- jured in this incident and
subscription lem was caught on Sunday, and doing some demoli- day, all employees who ed repairs is in place, staff the damaged building and
Call 867-3816 when a Co-op employee tion work within the build- were working on the first and tennants will have a materials can and will be
went into the building and ing. floor of the building had better idea when they can replaced.
2 Friday, February 9, 2018 The Minnedosa Tribune

Tourism Committee Sets Sights On 2018


By Hillary Miller some small improvements committee has set into the beach more pleasing fountain’s location in the The group has also
to the pavilion, with a view motion is to get solar lights for all. road, to expand it would been looking into branded

T he Minnedosa Tour-
ism Committee has
been discussing initiatives
to having funding for some
larger improvements in
the future.
on the ‘Discover Minnedo-
sa’ sign at the south junc-
tion of Highways #16 and
The Joyce Steven-
son Memorial fountain
on Main Street is another
interfere with the snow
clearing machines and
the graders. Thus, they
merchandise. One of the
ideas will include choco-
late bison and macaroons
for 2018 and is hoping to They have also applied #16A (former Esso site). project that the commit- are now looking at doing from a chocolatier in Mor-
have a busy year. for grants to support up They have received some tee plans to undertake this paint-on rock resurfacing den, MB which will be
This year’s tour- to three students to work quotes on the project, but year. They would like to to give the fountain its new sold at various locations
ism committee includes at the Visitor Information are still searching for the resurface both the inside look. This spring they will around town.
Chairperson Pat Skatch, Booth this summer. EDO right numbers. “We are re- and outside of the fountain look at different colours. A travel blogger, her
who is also the Town of Parrott explained the rea- ally looking to make sure in order to “brighten it up “It has aged and dated over husband and two children,
Minnedosa representa- son for applying for three that if we do proceed with and give it some new life,” the years, so we are just will be in Minnedosa to
tive, Shannon Alexander positions this year, rather it, we are doing it in a way said Parrott. The group is going to make some im- cover Skate the Lake. While
as Vice Chair, Lori Birch as than two in the past, is be- that fits with our budget.” hoping to enlist the help provements, since that is here, they will also check
Secretary with Economic cause they are hoping to said Parrott. Plans for this of the Mens’ Shed to make one of the main intersec- out Ski Valley, and witness
Development Officer Ch- expand the role of the sum- site are also hoped to in- this happen. They were tions when people come some of the snowmobiling
antelle Parrott, Marlies mer students. “We could clude some low cost, low originally looking at put- into town, or when they and ice fishing.
Soltys, Erin Woodcock, have more of a presence at maintenance greenery in- ting Barkman Bricks on the are driving around town,”
Terry McLenehan and Lori events around town, rather cluding trees and flower fountain, but due to the Parrott said. Continued on Page 7
Cooper as board members. than having them just at beds.
On Tuesday, Febru- the Visitor Information They are working with

MNP Reaching Out


ary 13th, the group will be Centre,” she said. Minnedosa Communities
presenting to Town Coun- The Tourism Com- in Bloom to identify other
cil in hopes of running the mittee also hopes to set areas around town that
Visitor Information Booth up tourism information could use some general
out of the lower part of the
Pavilion at the lake. Last
year’s first attempt in this
boxes around town, so
that if people are looking
for tourist information,
enhancements, such as
Pavilion, the campground
and the campground of-
And Paying It Forward
location was extremely they needn’t go all the way fice. The quality of the SUBMITTED nizations. Primary Care Centre, Cen-
successful. The tourism to the pavilion to find it. sand at the beach has been “As a leading national tral Plains Cancer Services,

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committee hopes that, if They are currently looking an ongoing topic of discus- ine charities and or- accounting, tax and con- Southwest Manitoba Re-
they are successful in ob- at what this project would sion for the tourism group ganizations in south- sulting firm, our objective gional Foundation, Help-
taining the location for the cost. and they hope to work to- ern Manitoba will be the is to not only raise money ing Hands, Prairie Partners
summer, they can make Another plan that the ward a solution to make beneficiaries of national for the local charities but Inc., Virden Area Founda-
accounting, tax and con- also to build awareness tion, Community Founda-
sulting firm MNP’s Reach for the organizations’ mis- tion of Swan Valley, Moun-

Skate the
Out – Pay it Forward pro- sions. MNP is committed tain View School Division
gram for the next year. to strengthening the com- Breakfast Program and the
Starting February 1st, munities we live and work Moosomin and District
2018 and running until in,” says Patti Bell, Region- Health Foundation
January 2019, for every cli- al Managing Partner. “We Working together we

Lake 2018
ent referral provided to our recognize the work these can make a difference in
southern Manitoba offices, organizations do in our the lives of people and
MNP will reach out and community and look for- strengthen our commu-
donate five percent of the ward to supporting them.” nity.
new client’s first year fees In 2018-2019, MNP will
to local charities and orga- be supporting: Minnedosa

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Love Lexa Charms Basswood CPS Donates Over


For All Occasions $11,000 To TCS Playground
By HILLARY MILLER

A local woman, Cassan-


dra Cardy, has part-
nered with her cousin, Al-
exa Fleury, in a new online
business venture, lovelexa.
ca to sell the hand-made
clay charms that Alexa cre-
ates.
The hand-made clay
charms can be put on key-
chains, magnets, zippers,
Christmas tree ornaments
and wine-glass markers.
According to Cardy, they
often receive custom or-
ders to make charms that
resemble people’s pets or
their favourite food items. Photo submitted
“They are unique, quirky
and sentimental, which to stay at home with her chase as a gift to someone
makes them ideal gift three little girls and still else’s mailbox in an enve-
items”, said Cardy. earn a living,” Cardy said. lope with a little greeting
Cassandra is a Creative Some local residents card,” said Cardy. “They
Communications student may be familiar with Al- get to surprise someone Photo submitted
at Red River College, and exa’s unique clay charms across the country with a
is required to undergo an as she has been a vendor cute little charm.” SUBMITTED sold to local community Topham, on behalf of the
Independent Professional at Minnedosa craft sales These hand-made clay projects. The Tanner’s TCS Playground Enhance-
Project. She asked Alexa
if she would be interested
in opening an online shop
as well as sales in Gimli
and the Winnipeg area for
charms are one of a kind,
and will put a smile on D uring the 2017 grow-
ing season, Crop Pro-
duction Services (CPS) lo-
Crossing School Grade
Three to Eight playground
structure was one of two
ment Committee and Par-
ent Advisory Council, ac-
cepting a cheque in the
close to five years. someone’s face. You can’t
for her clay charms, and The charms are priced really put a price on that! cations within Manitoba, projects Basswood CPS amount of $11,266.30 from
obviously, she said yes! I between ten and fifteen donated $10 from every donated to. Randy Usick, Manager of
wanted to use this project dollars plus shipping. bag of Proven canola seed Pictured is Corinne Basswood CPS.
opportunity to apply what Cardy and Fleury believe
I’ve learned in advertising that sending someone a
and design to take her (Al- letter in the mail is a dying
exa’s) business to the next art. “If customers want, we Helping you honour
level, one that allowed her send the charm they pur- your loved ones
The Minnedosa Performing Arts
since 1905 Expressions Concert Series Presents
Club 55 Golden Agers “We Pay the Taxes” Derina Harvey Band
Bowling Results Sale on now until May 31st. It’s a Kitchen Party for all ages.
Experience ● Trust ● Artistry Come and enjoy some East Coast Spirit.
SUBMITTED Thursday, February 15th, 2018
WWW.GUINNBROS.COM(37-18) The Minnedosa Performing Arts Expressions Concert Series
Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.
B
Presents
owlers of the week are Doug Pettigrew +42 and Liz

Quinton Blair
Lychak +63. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Other good games were Marjorie McNabb 136. Tony Minnedosa Community
Vanderberg 196, Jim Clark 176, Liz Lychak 158, 171, Fred Friday,Conference
October 7th, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
Centre
Stonehouse 139, Paul Chapski 149, Doug Pettigrew 250, Minnedosa Community Conference Centre
Betty Ann Bertrend 217. Tickets available at the Door.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Adults $20
Advance tickets available at the Library.
Students
Adults $20 (Students (13-18)by an adult free)
accompanied
Free if accompanied by an$10adult or $10
Students (13-18)
Web site: http://www.expressionsconcerts.ca

Wine and beer available


for purchase
(must be 18 years or older).
Please drink All proceeds to go to
responsibly. Minnedosa Performing
Arts Committee

Cash Bar
With much appreciation to our sponsors:

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Darryl a.Holyk - PublisHer anD eDitor

Around We Need Trade Agreements


Town... By Darryl Holyk
View From
Parliament Hill
saying, “I have a very clear response and a clear offer,
which is: let’s sit down and let’s negotiate a softwood
lumber deal. I’m happy to start this afternoon.” 
Let’s sit down? Happy to start? For heaven’s sake,
the agreement expired two years ago. Forest-depen-
By
dent communities need this issue to be resolved.
ROBERT SOPUCK A lack of trade agreements could have negative im-
Bantam Showcase… plications our communities, our province and across
Canada. Agriculture accounts for 8% of Canada’s GDP
Throughout the winter months, Minnedosa Arena
is one of the busiest places in our community with vari- and 12% of employment. Do we ever hear mention of
ous hockey and skating related events taking place. This
weekend, the Yellowhead AAA Female Bantam Chiefs D id you know that exports represent 30% of Mani-
toba’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?    Or that
one in every five Canadian jobs relies on trade?  
that in the Liberal’s talking points? Rarely. The Liberal
government’s approach and tone is simply not good
enough for our farm families and agricultural commu-
will host a three-day Hockey Manitoba Female Bantam
Showcase in Minnedosa and Hamiota. Beginning Friday 2018 will be a critical year for Canada’s foreign nities.
morning and wrapping up late afternoon on Sunday, a trade partnerships, and I am closely following the dis- As your Member of Parliament, I am worried
total of 15 games featuring ten teams from across the cussions surrounding NAFTA, the Trans-Pacific Part- about the future of our trade agreements given Prime
province are scheduled to take place at the Minnedosa nership, agricultural trade, and a new softwood lum- Minister Trudeau’s lack of leadership during crucial
Arena. The games are open to the public with no door ad- ber agreement with the United States. moments. For example, last fall, he angered many
mission.    Clearly, it is imperative for Prime Minister Justin Trans-Pacific Partnership members, such as Japan
Trudeau to protect these critical well-paying, high- and Australia, by walking out on a high-level meeting
quality jobs.    To do so, his Liberal government must with politicians from the other ten TPP countries. 
National Ag Day… maintain existing trade agreements, defend against Now, the Liberal government has since agreed to
Tuesday, February 13th has been deemed Agricul- unfair trade practices, and reach new beneficial agree- the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for
ture Day in Canada. While some may think of agricul- ments with other nations to diversify our export mar- Trans-Pacific Partnership, and I am hopeful that deal
ture as growing crops, it is a very diverse industry with kets. is as good for Canada as it could have been.  Certainly,
many different aspects. Agriculture contributes $108 bil- So, how is his Liberal government doing?    Well, I hope it will amount to a large win for local farmers
lion to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product and the ag sec- for starters, after six rounds of NAFTA negotiations, and agriculture companies alike.
tor creates one in eight jobs in the country. 97 percent it seems that this Liberal government is no closer to   As a Conservative Caucus, we are doing as much
of Canadian farms are family operations and Canada is bringing the Americans to a renewed agreement then as we can to support the current government in cre-
the world’s fifth-largest agricultural exporter. Here are a they were last summer. In fact, back then, officials on ating free trade agreements that will provide the best
couple more fun ag facts: over seven billion eggs are sold all sides were hopeful that an agreement could be deal for Canadian families, workers, and businesses.
in Canada each year and the average Canadian dairy cow reached by the end of 2017. This did not happen. Every day we remind Prime Minister Trudeau that free
produces over 38,000 glasses of milk each year! Similarly, recent comments made about the fu- trade agreements are critical for our economy, and
ture of a new softwood lumber agreement have been that all Canadians are relying on his government to get
bleak. Listening to Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia these agreements right.
Our neutral anthem… Freeland, one might conclude that no progress has   If you have any questions or concerns about what
The official words to our national anthem may be been made at all on this key agreement.  During a joint happens at the federal level, please contact my con-
changing, pending Royal assent, to make it more inclu- press conference following the latest round of NAFTA stituency office by phone at 204-848-7000 or 1-877-
sive for men, women and others. The Senate has voted negotiations, the Minister responded to negativity 405-8946, or by email at info@robertsopuck.ca.
in favour of changing the line, “all thy sons command” from U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizier by
to “in all of us command”. It’s interesting that the original
English lyrics from 1908 featured this line as “thou dost
in our command”. It really is true that everything old is
new again! This is not the first time this “neutral anthem”
has been suggested and I’m very surprised that the line We Welcome Letters To The Editor
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1968 Minnedosa PC Assoc. Executive


O n February 2nd,
1968, the Minnedosa
constituency Progressive Ye O l d
Trib
Conservative Association
held its annual meeting.
The photo at left shows
the 1968 executive which
included (L-R): Walter Mc-
Donald (secretary), Dr. Ray
Bright (vice-president),
Jim Chipperfield (presi-
dent) and Alf Black (past
president). Missing from
1888 – There are 23 pupils attending the intermedi-
ate course in the public school here and five applicants
the photo is Velma Wayne
for admission. There are 145 others on the school roll,
(treasurer).
with the average attendance for winter of 76.
During the meeting,
Manitoba Premier, Wal-
ter Weir, read a telegram 1898 – Five dollar bills of the Bank of Commerce of
to Prime Minister Les- North Carolina are in circulation here. They are worth-
ter Pearson announcing less. So are Mechanics’ Bank bills.
Manitoba’s decision to
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postpone participation in 1908 – Minnedosa Opera House advertises the up-
Medicare for one year. coming play “The Bonnie Brier Bush” for one night
only. 150 seats are available at $1.50, 100 seats at $1.00

Expressions Welcomes Derina Harvey and general admission is 75 cents.

1918 – R.T. Buchart Rexall Store advertises the new


Columbia Grafanola. Prices range from $38 to $122.
By Hillary Miller audience members up do- to enjoy, as they will need The band recently
Meanwhile, H. G. Waddell of Clanwilliam advertises
ing a jig. The group has a to keep their energy up played in Tacoma, WA,
the latest model Maxwell automobile, “More miles per
T he Derina Harvey Band
will be in Minnedosa
next Thursday, February
fresh take on traditional
tunes, and have their own
original jigs and reels.
with all of the dancing they
might be doing.
According to one of
where they won an award
for Best Showcase, and
they have done over 120
gallon, More miles on tires” at $1,045.

15th, so if you miss Valen- The doors for the event the organizers, Lori Har- performances in the last 1958 – Councils of Odanah and Minto are requesting
tine’s Day, you can still get will open at 6:30 p.m. (see rison, “We are just trying two years across Canada. Minnedosa Council to see what could be done about
it right! ad elsewhere in today’s to do different things to Their most recent album, providing 24-hour taxi service. The complaint lodged
The event is the third paper), giving guests the encourage more people to “Rove and Go”, has been was that rural people coming in on the morning train
installment of the Expres- opportunity to take advan- come and enjoy a differ- hugely successful, and has couldn’t rent a taxi to return home. People needing a
sions Concert Series. tage of the cash bar, and ent, fun atmosphere.” Har- seen its fair share of radio taxi late a night for emergencies, etc., were also sty-
The Derina Har- have a visit with friends rison hopes to have over play as well. It was also mied.
vey Band, from Edmon- before the show starts. The 150 people who attend nominated for an Edmon-
ton, AB, has an East-Coast bar will include some east- the event. She has also ton Music Award in the 1968 – Minnedosa Kinsmen receiving perfect at-
Celtic feel to its rock music coast beer and wine to tru- reached out to the Shilo “Artist to Watch” category. tendance tabs include: Hugh Sanderson (eight years),
that will have the crowd, at ly get people into the spirit area, knowing that there Come check out this great George Bardsley (seven years), Dr. W.G. Graham (four
the very least, tapping their of the evening. Additional- is a high number of east- Celtic Rock band! years), Dennis Gilchrist and Mike Sworyk (two years
toes all night. Most likely, ly, there will be snacks set coasters on base. each) and Maurice Mazerolle and Brian Nordstrom
however, it will have some up on the tables for guests (one year each).

1978 – Erickson and Clear Lake telephone subscrib-


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1988 – Local residents braved the cold to donate


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Snowmobiling Environment Month


By Hillary Miller Currently, these items are of gas, and that the head-
being stored by The Town lights, stop lights and kill

F ebruary is National
Snowmobiling Envi-
ronment Month. Cana-
of Minnedosa and Four
Seasons Repair, but the
group would like to have
switch are all working. She
also suggested checking
the skis and track to make
dian Council of Snowmo- them all in one perma- sure things are in good
bile Organizations and nent place, rather than shape before heading out
Snoman (Snowmobilers of scattered throughout the on a ride.
Manitoba) wish to remind community. Tickets are The Valley Snow
riders to “Keep nature now available for a garden Hawks currently has ap-
beautiful”. They encourage shed raffle and can be pur- proximately 50 members.
people to take personal chased at Four Seasons. Monthly meeting are held
responsibility for their de- Ken and Sally Labelle during the peak season,
cisions and actions on the have been long time mem- although all members are
snow this winter. bers of the local snowmo- not required to attend.
Minnedosa Valley bile club with Ken serving Since their inception in
Snow Hawks had to post- as Snow Hawks president 1990, the snowmobile club
pone its recently sched- for 11 years. This year, ac- has done a lot of good in
uled annual snowmobile cording to the Labelles, the community. In the
derby because of a lack of snowmobile use and re- past, they have purchased
snow. While this has been pair has decreased from a snowmobile and trailer
disappointing for some, all previous years because of for the local Fire Depart-
is not lost. The fun-loving the lack of snow, as well as ment and donated $5,000
group of snowmobiling the extreme cold weather. to assist the firefighters in
enthusiasts is now concen- If people do manage their purchase of an ATV.
trating on their latest fund- to get out on their sled for These pieces of equipment
raising raffle. Since 1990, a ride, there are some valu- be extremely important in
the Snow Hawks have held able safety tips to keep certain emergencies, es-
countless fundraisers in everyone safe while snow- pecially ones in winter or
the community. mobiling. Sally noted that a far distance from where
The club’s latest before going out, riders the large fire rescue ve-
fundraiser hopes to raise should always make sure hicles can get to. The Snow
Photo by Hillary Miller
$5,000, which will be put to visually inspect their Hawks also make dona-
towards a storage shed for snow machine. She sug- tions to the Lions Journey Sally and Ken laBelle are longtime members of the Minnedosa
a snowmobile, signage and gests making sure the oil is for Sight and the Minnedo- Valley Snow Hawks Snowmobile Club.
other club related items. topped up, it has a full tank sa Beach Enhancement
Committee. Resort. ers should drive with care
“We put it back into Under Minnedosa and caution, and operate
the town as much as we Bylaws, snowmobilers the snowmobile under 30
can,” said Ken. should have a valid driv- km/hour within town lim-
The group often goes er’s license at all times, be its, and not operate their
out for a group ride on in possession of the cur- snowmobile between mid-
Louis Riel Day, which is rent Manitoba Snowmo- night and 7 a.m. But most
coming up shortly as well bile registration, and use importantly, be safe and
as their annual rise and the designated routes as have fun!
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24 Rinks Compete in Rodney Pederson Memorial Bonspiel

Photos submitted

First Event Winners: Lawrence Parisien, Brenda Second Event Winners: Charlotte Crawley, Steven Third Event Winners: Tim and Tracy Kingdon,
and Vaughn Ullberg, Al McPherson. Ritchie, Charlie and Jeff Dagg. Rhonda Curle and Tammy Syslak.

Tourism 2018
By HILLARY MILLER him,” she said. “He was bonspiel were Lawrence nearly 40 businesses and
truly and sorely missed, Parisien, Brenda and community members for

T he annual mixed bon-


spiel in Clanwilliam
ran from Monday, January
but hopefully he would be
proud of the job we did.”
This year’s bonspiel
Vaughn Ullberg and Al
McPherson in the first
event with Charlotte Craw-
first to fourth place in each
event.
Feedback about this
Continued from 2
29th until Sunday, Febru- featured three events with ley, Steven Richie, and year’s bonspiel has been
ary 4th. evening games during the Charlie and Jeff Dagg in overwhelmingly positive.
The tourism committee is also discussing an updat-
This year, the event week, and all-day games the second event and Tim “A lot of time and effort is
ed brand for Minnedosa, which includes possibly retiring
was re-named the Rodney on the weekend. Most of and Tracy Kingdon, Rhon- put into ensuring the event
the ‘Discover Minnedosa’ tag, and looking for something
Pederson Memorial, in the evening events saw da Curle and Tammy Sys- is a success and would not
that invokes emotion and creativity in those who see it.
memory of Rodney, who three draws on the two lak for the third event. be possible without the
The reason for this is simply to give it a fresh feel, and to
was a long-time member sheets of ice. There were A banquet was held countless hours put in by
create some new buzz about the community.
of the club, and sat as a 24 registered teams, which for the curlers on Satur- local volunteers and the
Parrott said that if anyone has any projects or ideas
board member for more consisted of at least one day, February 3rd, where businesses that support
that the group could undertake around town, they are
than 33 years. He passed man, woman or youth on a reverse elimination draw us”, said Crawley, “It’s pret-
open to suggestions. “If anyone is wanting to volunteer
away unexpectedly in the each team. The bonspiel that was conducted over ty amazing to think that
on a project, or wants to nominate something to get done,
fall of 2017. According to attracted curlers from not the week revealed Law- our little town can host an
and think it would be a good project that we can take on,
Charlotte Crawley, one of only CLanwilliam, but rence Parisien, of Onanole, annual event and pack the
of course they can get in touch with us,” Parrott said.
the bonspiel’s organizers, Minnedosa, Onanole, San- as the winner of two Rock- house year after year.”
If all goes as planned the Tourism Committee could
Rodney spent many hours dy Lake, Erickson, Rolling in’ the Fields of Minnedosa Coming up, the Clan-
to be very busy this year.
doing all kinds of tasks River, Newdale, Brandon weekend passes. Addi- william Curling Club will
around the curling club. and even Edmonton! Ac- tionally, there were priz- be hosting the Mens’ Skins
He helped with ice mak- cording to Crawley, there es that were donated by and Kids’ Bonspiels.
ing, maintenance, keeping were also many spectators
track of finances, and mak- from the surrounding area
ing sure there was always that came out to cheer on
a pot of coffee on. “It was their team and have a slice
a real eye opener this year, of homemade pie. Municipality of Harrison Park
having to do it all without Winner of this year’s 2018 Grant Applications
The Council of the Municipality of Harrison Park
wishes to advise that grant applications are now being

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considered for grant funding in the 2018 fiscal year.
Grants will not be provided to religious organizations.
Monday, February 19th
Rubber or Applications must be completed and submitted
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February 23, 2018. Organizations may be requested to Moose Jaw
Self-inking provide a current financial statement.

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Local Dancers Perform Rotary Club Makes Third


At Scottish Pavilion Installment To Clinic

Photo submitted

Back row (L-R): Lily Fraser, Sarah Turnbull, Emily Alexander, Vicky
Elgert, Christyna Caldwell, Briel LeMoing, Jordin Alexander,
Instructor: Crystal Scott, Lexi Singh. Front row (L-R): Arabella Wilson,
Emily Inkster, Rhogan Scott, Cearan Scott, Faith Inkster,
Samantha McLaughlin, Olivia Wootton. Photo submitted

O n Saturday, February 3rd, 16 Expressive Dance with Crystal Highland dancers


performed at the Scottish Pavilion at the Victoria Inn, in Brandon during the
15th Westman Multicultural Festival. Dancers travelled from Kelwood, Strathclair,
Peggy Mullie of Minnedosa Rotary presents a cheque for $5,000 to Gord
Lane, Chariman of the Primary Care Centre. This presentation represents
the third installment of Rotary’s commitment of $25,000 over five years
Neepawa, Minnedosa, Clanwilliam, Basswood and Kenton for the performance. to the Dr. Ajai Khandelwal Primary Care Centre.

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Marjorie McKnight Celebrates 100 Years


people from Killarney to the couple moved to Dau- her later years was a part of
Minnedosa for the party, phin, where they lived in a a coffee club in Killarney.
but due to the poor weath- residence with no kitchen. Also in her later years, she
er, they were unable to at- This meant a lot of eat- spent a great deal of time
tend. However, there were ing out. At the time, they painting, especially after
quite a lot of people who did not have a car so they the passing of her husband
actually drove from Killar- had to find other modes in 1998.
ney to celebrate with Mar- of transportation, such as In addition to her
jorie, who only moved to bus service. The McKnight three children, Marjorie’s
Minnedosa from Killarney family eventually settled ten grandchildren and
a few years ago. on a farm near Killarney eight great-grandchildren
Marjorie grew up on a and began farming. They were all in attendance at
farm outside of Treherne, started farming using hors- her recent birthday party.
MB. She worked for Mac- es, and eventually moved Also in attendance was
Donald Aircraft in Win- their way up to a tractor, as Marjorie’s 98 year-old sis-
nipeg during the war, and they saw the progression ter from Glenboro, and her
was married in 1943. Her from horse-and-buggy to 98-year-old sister-in-law,
husband had been work- space-age machinery. from Killarney.
ing in the Air Force at the Marjorie and her The family was ex-
time. Together they raised husband enjoyed square tremely thankful to all
three children; Karen, dancing, and Karen recalls who braved the weather
Bonnie and Ward. this as one of her mother’s and made Marjorie’s 100th
Daughter Karen re- favourite pastimes. Mar- birthday a success.
Photo by HIllary Miller calls that at one point jorie was a member of the
Marjorie McKnight is pictured with her three children Ward, Bonnie shortly after marrying, Womens’ Institute, and in
and Karen during her recent 100th birthday party.

By HILLARY MILLER she has seen one hundred ebrate her milestone birth-
years’ worth of changes in day. Marjorie’s daughter,

O n Sunday, February
4th, Marjorie McK-
night celebrated her 100th
the world and this is cer-
tainly something worth
celebrating.
Karen Kingdon, was happy
to see such a turnout as
weather conditions were
birthday with a party at the About 60 people gath- not the best. A Handi-Van
50+ Centre. Born in 1918, ered to help Marjorie cel- was expected to bring 16

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Flu or CO Poisoning? Cadurcis News


sUBmiTTEd also happen when fire- health problems from sus- By dorEEn TroTT ton) Shearer and the great January with her mother,
places, wood stoves, kitch- pected CO poisoning, seek grandson of the late Jim Muriel McManus. Eva Gra-

T hat bad headache, diz-


ziness, vomiting and
nausea may not be the flu.
en and bathroom fans,
clothes dryers, central vac-
uum systems and heating
medical attention—let the
physician know what you
suspect. Then call Mani-
D oug and
Northam have re-
Karen

turned from a holiday in


and Margaret Templeton
who lived in the area.
A number from the
ham of Brandon visited on
Sunday with her Mom Mu-
riel.
It could be the first stages equipment all compete for toba Hydro at 1-888-624- Australia where they visit- area attended a 90th birth- Weekend visitors with
of carbon monoxide (CO) air in your home. 9376 for an emergency in- ed with their daughter Jan- day supper in honour of Jim and Nancy Greer were
poisoning. Manitoba Hydro wants spection. ice and Son-in-law Dave Marie Cardy on Sunday. Ken and Irene Phillips of
With the heating sea- to keep you safe. Know the Houses today are and granddaughter Ava Family, friends and neigh- Brandon.
son in full swing, the risk warning signs: stuffy, stale more airtight and energy Maslan. bours gathered at the Many people in the
of CO poisoning in your or smelly air, water con- efficient, which is good. We are pleased to home of Andy and Stacey area have been glued to
home may rise. CO is a co- densation on windows, the However, when houses hear that James Shearer Cardy at Basswood, Happy their televisions watching
lourless, odourless gas that smell of exhaust fumes, a were leaky, they vented has become the captain Birthday to a very talented the Scotties. There were
is produced when wood back draft from the fire- more easily through cracks of the Brandon Wheat and amazing lady. three Manitoba teams –
and fossil fuels burn with- place, or a pilot light that and openings. Homeown- Kings. James is the grand- Joyce Sim of Calgary Team Manitoba, Team
out enough oxygen. CO keeps going out. If you sus- ers must now incorporate son of Sharon (Temple- spent the last weekend in Canada and Wildcard.
can build up due to a faulty pect CO poisoning, open other measures to ensure
appliance, a clogged chim- all doors and windows and houses are properly vent-
ney, inadequate venting,
or the buildup of engine
exhaust in a garage. It can
evacuate everyone from
the house immediately.
If you are experiencing
ed, thereby reducing the
risk of CO.
Keep CO out of your
Basswood News
home by having your heat-
ing system inspected and By ZElda FirBy On Sunday Karen England. Ian and Kim flew
maintained regularly by a Kingdon and family host- home to attend the funer-
Public Notice
Pesticide Application Programs
Poplar Ridge Golf Course intends to conduct the following pesticide control program from
licensed heating contrac-
tor. Ensure that external
vents are secure and free
C ongratulations to Hay-
dyn and Lacie Peters
who were married on Sat-
ed a birthday party at the
50+ Centre for Mom and
grandmother Marjorie
al.
Jordyn Firby along
with a group of Grade 11
April 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018. All applications are part of a comprehensive IPM strategy of snow, insulation, leaves, urday at Cardale , followed McKnight who turned students returned home
and depending on the pest threshold levels, may or may not include
lint and debris. If you have by a reception at Clear 100 years. Marjorie was a Monday from a skiing trip
1. Weed control in turf areas, within the property. Projected dates of application are a wood burning fireplace Lake. former resident of Killar- to the Panorama Ski Resort
from May 15, 2018 to September 30, 2018. Herbicides used may or may not include:
Par III, (mecoprop-P, 2,4-D, dicamba) PCP # 27884 or stove, make sure it has a On Sunday Andy and ney but now resides at the in BC.
Roundup Weather Max, (glyphosate) PCP # 27487 fresh air intake duct. Stacy Cardy and family Minnedosa Personal Care
Munger Horticultural Vinegar Plus (acetic acid) PCP #29405
Finalsan (ammonium soap of fatty acids) PCP #30012
Most of all, to help
protect your family, make
hosted a birthday party for
mom and grandmother
Home.
Marjorie.
Congratulations
Bridge Results
Fiesta (Iron) PCP# 29535
2-4, D Amine 600 (2,4-D) PCP #5931 sure you have a working Marie Cardy who turned 90 Glad to hear Nelson 1st - Doug Thiessen/
Banvel II (Dicamba) PCP # 23957 carbon monoxide detector years. A few close friends Shewfelt is home after Boyd Grant
EcoClear (Acetic Acid) PCP # 25528 installed near bedrooms joined the family and the spending a few days in the 2nd - Carol Lonsdale/
Killex (Mecrprop –P, 2,4-D, dicamba) PCP # 27891 and on all levels of your big surprise was daughter Brandon and Winnipeg
Mecoprop (mecoprop-P ) PCP # 27891 Lois Campbell
QuickSilver (carfentrazone-thyl ) PCP # 30142 home. If the alarm goes off, Cheryl Hood of Florida ar- hospitals. 3rd - Wilma Jones/
treat the alarm as an emer- riving to spend a few days. Sympathy is extended Gwen Hoffman
2. Fungus control in turf areas, within the property. Projected dates of application are
from April 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018. gency and call Manitoba Congratulations Marie and to Ian and Kim Parish and 4th - Linda Boys/
Fungicides used may or may not include: Hydro immediately. Never all the best in the days to family on the recent pass- Esther Robertson
Banner MAXX, (propiconazole) PCP # 27003 unplug it or remove its bat- come. ing of Kim’s mother in

Erickson 4-H
Subdue MAXX, (metalaxyl-M and S-isomer) PCP # 27055 teries because the alarm
Daconil ULTREX, (chlorothalonil) PCP # 28354
Heritage MAXX, (azoxystrobin) PCP# 28393 annoys you. You could put
lives at risk, including your 18022GG0

Club Report
Rovral GT, (iprodione) PCP # 24379
Instrata, (chlorothalonil, propiconazole, fludioxonil) PCP # 28861 own.
Insignia, (pyraclostrobin) PCP # 28859
Eagle WSP, (myclobutanil) PCP # 26585
Rhapsody ASO Bio Fungicide, (Bacillus subtilis) PCP # 28627 By Emily PEarson
ZeroTol, (hydrogen peroxide) PCP # 29508 If your label reads
Civitas, (mineral oil) PCP # 29825
18/02/28
Medallion, (fludioxonil) PCP #31528
Tourney, (metconazole) PCP# 30928
Trilogy, (iprodione, triticonazole, trifloxystrobin) PCP# 29870
It’s time to renew
your subscription!
T he Erickson 4-H Beef
Club started 2018 off
with a meeting and a curl-
Prophesy, (propiconazole) PCP #29951
Cadence WDG (boscalid) PCP # 27496
ing Christmas party at the
Daconil 2787 (chlorthalonil) PCP # 15724 204-867-3816 Clanwilliam Curling Club.
Disarm (fluxastrobin) PCP # 31857 At our first meeting of 2018
Qualipro Iprodione (iprodione) PCP# 29410 we decided on dates for
Triton (tritconazole) PCP# 29109
our upcoming weigh day

CASINOS OF WINNIPEG
3. Growth control of turf within the property. Projected dates of application are from in March, our communi-
May 1, 2018 to October 1, 2018. Growth regulator used may or may not include:
Primo Maxx, (trinexapac-ethyl) PCP # 26989
cations night and our an-
nual whist drive. The club
4. Soil Surfactants on turf within the property. Projected dates of
application are from April 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018. Soil invites the community to

JOIN US!
Surfactants that may or may not be used include: both events.
Super Spreader Sticker, (octyl phenoxpoly polyethoxy ethanol) PCP # 17402 Our communications

April 26th & 27th


5. Insect / Pest control in turf Areas within the property. Projected dates of application night will be filled with
are from June 1, 2018 to October 15, 2018. Insecticides used may or may not include: public speaking and hot-
Dipel, (Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki PCP #26508 dogs for lunch after, it is be-
Avigon (methyl anthranilate) PCP# 26452
Acelepryn (chloranthraniliprole) PCP# 28980
One Night Stay, ing held on February 12th.
Arena 50WDG (chlothianidin) PCP# 29383 transportation & optional shopping. Call Wendy, Our annual whist drive will
Deltagard (deltamethrin) PCP# 32656
Demand CS (lambda-cyhalothrin) PCP# 27428 Book and Pay Before March 26, $75.00 Sharon or Jacki
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Friday February 16th and
Pyrate (chlorpyrifos) PCP#23704
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867-3816 or email classified@ class@minnedosatribune.com Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
mcna.com for details.
12 Friday, February 9, 2018 The Minnedosa Tribune

HELP WANTED

Frontier Trading Co.


Now Hiring
House Support Workers/Day program worker
Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District
Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District is dedicated to the To work with people living with disabilities in a Day Program Ê
The Town PUBLICÊNOTICEÊ
of Minnedosa will be
adoption of sustainable practices that enhance quality of life and build and home setting. Ê
sustainable communities through integrated land and water management. accepting
The Minnedosa resumes for summer
dam walkway staff
will be closed to
Our employees enjoy opportunities to learn and implement new skills. We are currently looking to fill the following positions
allow installation of a new pedestrian
with the Public Works Department until walkway.
The District is seeking a WATERSHED TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT for the Part Time, Casual and Full Time Positions The works are expected to be completed by
2018 summer months (May to August). March 2, 2018.
March 15/2014.
Availability: Daytime 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to
Under the direction of the Technician, the Watershed Technician Assistant
gains experience in the delivery of land and water stewardship programs Friday in Day Program. In the houses the shifts are overnight Work involves
An alternative grass
route cutting,
has been openedtrimming,
from the
for landowners, residents and municipalities. 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Short shifts are 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 east side of
garbage the dam, proceeding
collection and otherto the Rotary as
duties
Bridge and along the east side of the Bison
Responsibilities include; p.m. and day shifts on weekends are 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. assigned. Preferencecompound.
given to students
• Delivery of programs such as shelterbelt planting, well water testing
and abandoned well sealing
Must be available on weekends. with a valid driver’s license.
• Engaging with the public Requirements: Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable This trail will be maintained during construction,
• Collecting GPS data and creating maps using GIS vehicle, good reading and writing skills, clear criminal and
Resumes can bepermitting.
weather dropped off at the
Successful applicants are required to: adult abuse registry checks. Grade 12 education, first-aid/ Town of Minnedosa Office Ê - 103 Main St. S.


possess oral and written communication skills
possess awareness of conservation and farming practices CPR (or obtain within first month upon hire), refrences upon FaxTheÊTownÊofÊMinnedosaÊ
204-867-2686 or email to


possess a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License
be a youth aged 15 and 29 years, living in Manitoba
request. minnedosa@minnedosa.com Ê
• be attending school and returning to school in the next year
Apply to: (48-2)
• be a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada Tammy Kozak
Looking for a full time
For more information and a full job description visit www. In person or by email cook to be working at RD’s On
littlesaskatchewanrivercd.ca. Address: 151-9th Ave. S.W. Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Main in Minnedosa. The right
Please forward a resume and cover letter by applicant will be paid $17.50
February 16th, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. to Email to : ftcmanagement@hotmail.cam
per hour. The applicant must
Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District (44-2)
have two year’s experience
Box 209, Oak River, Manitoba R0K 1T0
in cooking and should be an
or email to lsrcd.admin@mts.net.
expert in continental cook-
Please mark all applications as “Summer Position”. WEST REGION CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC. ing. Please drop off resume
We thank all who apply however only those chosen invites applications for the position of in person at 9 Main St. N. or
for interviews will be contacted.
FAMILY ENHANCEMENT via email rdsonmain@gmail.
com. (48-25) x
(46-2) (FE) WORKER
Rolling River First Nation
Reporting to the Community Based Team Supervisor, the worker will be responsible to CARD OF THANKS
Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District work as part of the child and family service team in delivering a full range of child and
family services utilizing a community based model of service delivery, with emphasis The Minnedosa Santa
on prevention and resource services as a frontline approach.
Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District is dedicated to the adoption of sustainable Parade committee would like
practices that enhance quality of life and build sustainable communities through integrated land and DUTIES INCLUDE: to thank everyone that en-
• Provision of frontline voluntary child and family services, including intake and tered a float and or attended
water management. Our employees enjoy opportunities to learn and implement new skills. referral the parade and bonfire in
• Assisting in the delivery of statutory services as required
SENIOR TECHNICIAN, OAK RIVER, MANITOBA • Planning, developing and implementation of community based prevention
Tanner’s Park.  It was won-
(Permanent, full-time) derful to see such a turn out
programs as related to child and family service needs of the community
again this year! We would
The Senior Technician is responsible for the implementation, management, and supervision of land and • Provision of support services to children in care
also like to thank Minne-
• Facilitating groups, teaching parenting skills, establishing a close working
water stewardship programming for landowners, residents, and municipalities. relationship with other related services dosa Beach Enhancement
for serving hot chocolate,
Key responsibilities include: QUALIFICATIONS: Minnedosa Credit Union for
• Planning and delivery of programs and projects such as shelterbelt planting, well water testing, • BSW with at least two years directly related experience, preferably in First supplying the hot chocolate,
abandoned well sealing, and construction Nations Child and Family Services. An equivalent combination of training and
Corner Stone Grill for the
experience may be considered.
• Engaging with the public • Must have a commitment to First Nations child and family services, community homemade cookies, Minne-
• Working in the field to implement projects based planning and service delivery. dosa Insurance Services for
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of and appreciation for First Nations culture the candy canes, Integra Tire
• Collecting geospatial data and producing maps and deliverables for the cups, Barry McTavish
and aspirations.
• Supervising staff • The ability to speak Ojibway will be considered an asset. for bringing the horses and
• Must have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. wagon for the Santa float and
Successful candidates will possess: • Good administrative and organizational skills. to “Santa” (Ray Woytoywich). 
• Verbal and written communication skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Congrats to Minnedosa Phar-
• Awareness of conservation and farming practices • Must have computer training and/or knowledge of Microsoft Office . macy as well for winning best
• Must be willing to submit to a criminal record check, prior contact check and child
• Post-secondary education in a natural resources field abuse registry check.
float.  We can’t wait for next
• A valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License year! x
The successful applicant must provide WRCFS with a current Criminal Record check that
• Proficiency in GPS, ArcMap, RTK, and Microsoft Office
• Experience in the use and maintenance of program equipment
includes a Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry check, Prior Contact check and
Driver’s Abstract prior to the commencement of employment. Travel is required. A valid A GOT

HOW TO APPLY
driver’s license and access to means of reliable transportation for work is a condition of
employment D YOUR
For more information and a full job description visit www.littlesaskatchewanrivercd.ca Please
foward a cover letter and resume outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position,
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and training and according to Provincial pay
scale.
V ATTENTION?

salary expectation, and three references by February 16, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. to DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 E Book this
Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District Please submit resumes to:
Esther Beaulieu, BSW, RSW
R space for
Box 209, Oak River, MB R0K 1T0
Email: lsrcd.admin@mts.net
CBT Supervisor
West Region Child & Family Services, Inc.
T your next ad

Please indicate on the envelope or email subject line “Senior Technician Position”. Box 280
Erickson, Manitoba R0J 0P0
I Call
The Little Saskatchewan River CD would like to thank all applicants for their interest; Fax: (204) 636 – 6158
S 204-867-3816
however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
E for more
information!
!
(47-2)
The Minnedosa Tribune Friday, February 9, 2018 13

Of Birds and Beavers


BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY
OBITUARIES

CHARLES JOHN KINGDON


Hip or knee October 7th, 1927 –
replacement? January 25th, 2018 By KEN KINGDON the CBC, I was truly gob- to wit, a glorified muskrat
Problems walking or
smacked when I spotted a house. I suspect that these
getting dressed? The
Canadian Government
may owe you a:
Surrounded by family
and friends, Charlie passed away
on January 25th, 2018, following
A round this time of
year, I would normally
report on the results of
pair of grey catbirds, and
then, a little later, a flock
of 12 Eastern bluebirds.
beavers, when posting
messages for their north-
ern friends and family to
$2,500 a short illness but long declin- Riding Mountain Nation- Toss in at least 20 yellow- see, don’t include selfies of
Yearly Credit ing health. al Park’s Christmas Bird rumped warblers and you themselves posed in front
$20,000 Charlie was born to Elsie Count (CBC). However, just know that you aren’t in of their newly built lodges.
Lump Sum Refund and William Kingdon at the
since I have relieved my- Manitoba anymore. What is the reason for
The Disability Credit
home of the mid-wife in Bass-
wood. Raised during the depres- self of that duty by moving These three species are this sad situation? Well,
Service. Lowest rate in the
industry. sion, and coming of age during the away, I thought I would counted every December, my take is that there just
second world war, these events and share some of the results which just demonstrates isn’t enough good stand-
For reliable expert
service CALL his prairie roots shaped his life. During from the CBC down here at how warm it is down here, ing wood to build a decent
204-453-5372 this time he learned thrift and hard work, traits that would Point Pelee instead. and also are much hardier beaver house. Willows are
serve him throughout his farming career. A life-time member of And, given that blow- they are than I thought. in short supply, aspen are
the United Church of Canada, he quietly modelled a strong faith by-blow accounts of During the winter, these pretty much non-existent,
EMPLOYMENT in God. His attendance at several Manitoba folk schools formed people’s birding stories birds feed on berries and and the cottonwoods that
OPPORTUNITY life-long friendships, created a long connection to Camp Wan-
bore even me, I’ll just skip seeds, and during the grow along the edge of
35 lines nakumbac, formed the basis for his support for the CCF (and
to the interesting points. regular warms spells, the the marsh are only slightly
later the NDP), and reinforced the importance of community
MEDICAL TRANSCRIP- First of all, Lake Erie warblers will supplement smaller than a redwood
service. Finally, being the oldest son and grandson of a large
TION! In-demand career! Em- doesn’t normally freeze their diet with a few moths tree, and hence are nearly
extended family, he was taught the importance of family, which
ployers have work-at-home over entirely, so there or spiders. impossible to chew down.
he passed onto following generations through his actions and
positions available. Get on-
his words. are literally thousands of Christmas Bird Counts And while there are many
line training you need from an
A first for his family, he attended college in Brandon and waterfowl hanging out are all about the bragging other trees in the park, they
employer-trusted program.
finished at the University of Manitoba, where he graduated along the shores. The lar- rights of seeing unusual just don’t seem to meet the
Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or
with a diploma in agriculture. During a short stint of work in gest number are greater birds, but also about the approval of local beavers.
1-855-768-3362 to start train-
British Columbia, he met the love of his life Joan Knowlson. In
ing for your work-at-home ca- scaup, which have learned total number of species These trees are hardwoods,
1956, Charlie, Joan, and infant son Gordon returned to start the
reer today!
family farm in the Fairmount district, three miles north of his the fine art of eating zebra seen during the day. I think and judging by the lack of
parent’s farm near Basswood. mussels. Since the lake is our team ended up seeing enthusiasm that beavers
Charlie was a strong supporter of the co-operative move- infested with said mussels, 35 species, and the total have shown for chewing
ment. He was a longtime secretary of the Basswood Pool Ele- the ducks are doing fine, number of species spotted them down, I’d say that
HIKE METAL, a busy ship
and boat building company vator (30 years), a member of both the Minnedosa (Heritage) and can be seen bobbing during the count was 95 they are either too hard to
in Wheatley ON is seeking Co-op and Minnedosa Credit Union, and the farm always host- about on the lake, dodging or 98. Which is more than chew, or taste bad.
candidates with the follow- ed various tractors, combines and other farm equipment all the mini-icebergs that oc- triple the number that we So, with a dearth of
ing skill sets: Welders/Fitters/ proudly marked by CCIL and Coop Implements brand names. casionally break free from would expect on the RMNP woody building supplies,
Fabricators (aluminum pre- He served as a councilor for the RM of Saskatchewan, was a
ferred), Outfitters/Millwrights the ice-bound shores. bird count. you end up with beavers
longtime member of the United Church AOTS men’s group, a
/Riggers, Spray painters, Pipe charter member of the 50 Plus Centre, and sat on committees The large flocks of On another note, living in houses made from
Fitters & Plumbers ducks attract bald eagles, while I have been traipsing cattails. It almost makes
for the Food Grains Bank and the Minnedosa Heritage Village.
Attributes Required: Recognition of this community service resulted in Joan and and there are at least a half about, I’ve been noticing you feel sorry for them.
Dexterity, Proficiency,
Charlie being selected as Funfest Parade Marshalls in 2010, a dozen of them hanging out the sorry state of the bea- Nature notes: I think
Reliability, Aptitude,
Initiative and Versatility source of pride for them. in the Park. These eagles ver kingdom down here. I’ve figured out a way to
Employment Perks:
Charlie was also proud to be a mixed farmer. Beef cattle, fly out to the rafts of ducks Let’s be clear, the beaver’s describe the winter weath-
Competitive wages, milk cows, hogs, and chickens, fed by grain grown on the farm, from time to time, swoop themselves seem to be er here in the deep south.
Benefits Pkg., Days, and a made the farm nearly self-sufficient. He was a member of a gen- over the bobbing ducks, doing OK, with colonies The best way to compare
Creative Work Environment eration that tackled most challenges on-farm. Whether build-
bombarding them until spread throughout the southern Ontario to south-
To apply, please email: ing a barn or fabricating a manure spreader, Charlie and his
frank@hikemetal.com brothers did it all. a duck makes a fatal mis- marsh. ern Manitoba, climate-
or call 519.825.4691 In the transition to retirement, Charlie and Joan took over take and doesn’t dive quite Like beaver popula- wise, would be to think
the management of Camp Wannakumbac. Once again, he put quickly enough. Or, if they tions throughout southern of Leamington having an
his farm skills to good use by building, moving, overhauling are feeling particularly Canada, they were trapped extra six weeks of late Oc-
DEATH NOTICE and updating various buildings, including installing the first lazy, the eagles just scoop out of the Park about a tober and early Novem-
showers – much to the delight of campers and counsellors. up a dead fish. Life is easy hundred years ago, but ber (that would be Leam-
Upon full retirement, he tackled his last major build when he down here for both ducks also like current beaver ington’s December and
Olive Sadie Milne constructed their retirement home in Minnedosa with assist-
Templeton, mother of Gwenda and eagles. populations, they have re- early January), followed
ance from son Tim.
Templeton, passed away on Eastern screech owls turned to their old swim- by an extra six weeks of
Joan and Charlie loved to travel, with highlights including
January 28th, 2018. visits to New Zealand, Australia, England, and Mexico, and, of are the next bird of interest. ming grounds over the past late March and early April
Please join Gwenda and course, exploring most regions of Canada and the United States. While Winnipeg is home to several years. (which aligns with the
family for a celebration of Ol- Charlie loved well, and was well loved. A quiet man, his quite a few of these small Some beavers, per- second half of January and
ive’s life on Saturday, February measured opinions carried weight. He was the least judgment- owls, the Riding Mountain haps the oldest and wisest, February down here).
17th, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the al man we knew, accepting others with open arms and kind region doesn’t normally have claimed the prime Currently we are ex-
Basswood Community Hall, words. He was predeceased by wife Joan and son David, broth- host them – Bill Walley of real estate. These beavers periencing the cloudy skies
Basswood, MB. er Ian, brothers-in-law Bill, Dave, and Mark Knowlson, and Jim Dauphin has discovered have nicely constructed and blustery winds that re-
In lieu of flowers or cards, McCutcheon, grandson-in-law Jason, and several nephews and
if you wish, donations may be at least one pair along the homes along the banks mind me of early April, and
nieces. Left to mourn are children Gordon (Wanda), daughter-
made to Minnedosa Regional river in Vermillion Park in of canals that were built the ground is mostly free of
in-law Shelley, Michael (Katharine), Glenn (Lisa), Barb, Ken
Events Centre in Memory of (Rae), and Tim (Tracy), as well as 32 grandchildren and part- the past, but they aren’t in the Park many years snow. A really cold night
Olive and Bob Templeton, Box ners, 11 great grandchildren, six siblings and ten in-laws, and regular residents. ago. These lodges, though at this time of year is – 15
1425 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0. a whole slew of loved nieces and nephews. Charlie was always Here in Point Pelee, small, wouldn’t be out of C, but lately the days have
Minnedosa Funeral Ser- proud that a family 178 strong arose from the union of his par- though, they are much place among the homes of been hanging around 0 C,
vice, Minnedosa, Manitoba ents, a family tree well rooted in the soil of the Basswood “home more common. Driving their northern neighbours, with lows of – 3 C. Not bad
in care of arrangements (204) farm.” through the park at dusk made of piled up mud and for late winter.
867-3868 Service to be held at 2 p.m. on February 12th, 2018 at the or dawn usually grants willows. Ken Kingdon normally
Messages of condolence Minnedosa United Church, and interment at Fairmount Cem-
may be placed online at www. you one or two sightings, However, these fancy calls Onanole home, but is
etery will follow in the spring.
minnedosafs.ca as they zip from one hidey beaver homes are the ex- currently working at Point
hole to another. I was quite ception to the rule. In- Pelee National Park in
excited when I spotted stead, most of the beaver southern Ontario.
my first one, but I vibrate lodges in the Park are built
slightly less with excite- of non-woody material.
ment when I see one now. Oh the embarrassment!
Really, though, in terms of A house built of cattails,
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142 4th
4th St,
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NW.
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16 Friday, February 9, 2018 The Minnedosa Tribune

Newdale News
By Raven’s Glen WI er-in-law Art Atkinson in Anderson, four children, many more anniversaries! very blustery cold morn- many preferred the Super
Brandon. He leaves his grandchildren and great We were saddened to ing. Members of the con- Bowl if you like American

O n January 25th, six


couples from New-
dale Early Birds joined
wife Bernice and children
Brian (Betty), Gary (San-
dra) and Cindy (Shawn)
grandchildren and she was
a sister of Bill’s wife Leila.
We’d like to send our
hear of the passing of Olive
Templeton in Winnipeg.
Olive leaves to mourn her
gregation enjoyed coffee
with Elgin before the ser-
vice and we all wish him
football!
Happy birthday wish-
es going out to Bev Van
other seniors at Minnedo- and four grandchildren, congratulations to Chuck daughter Gwenda Temple- success on finally getting Damn who celebrated her
sa 50+ Centre for a day of also one brother-in-law (Charlie) and Marion ton, four grandchildren his shoulder surgery. The special day on February
500 Playoffs. Of the top Calvin (Joan) Fisher and Brown as they celebrate and their families. Olive Newdale Church board 2nd. Wishing you many
ten couples to go on to the their family. Funeral ser- their 60th wedding an- was the last surviving sister held their meeting on Feb- more to come!
North/South Games, Ger- vice was held February 7th niversary on February of the five Milne sisters (El- ruary 7th to accommodate
ald Watkins and Phyllis with burial in Alexander 15th. The Browns began sie Wilson, Margaret Tem- Elgin.
Noel coming in sixth and Cemetery. their early married life pleton, Gertie Templeton, Has everyone had
Linda Baker and Ida Brad- The community sends in Newdale where their Olive Templeton and Flor- their fill of “curling”? On
ley who came in eighth. sympathy to Bill Piett of three children were born, ence Brown) born and Sunday you had your pick
Congratulations to both Onanole and his family on Charlene, Lynn and Bruce. raised in Newdale. She of Scotties, semis and fi-
couples. the passing of his sister- They moved to Sooke, BC was pre-deceased by her nals, Manitoba Men’s
We’d like to send our in-law Jessie Anderson in in 1970 where they remain husband Bob and her son Playoffs won by Reid Car-
condolences to Shirley M. Brandon. Jessie, born in today. All the family mem- Bruce. ruthers and with the odd TUESDAY
Pederson and her family
on the loss of her broth-
Quill Lake Saskatchewan
leaves her husband Orton
bers still live in and around
Sooke and we wish them
Sunday service was
taken by Elgin Hall on a
channel even Alberta
Men’s playoffs! Of course 12 NOON

*We accept Visa, Master Card & debit card purchases


Sale Dates: *We sell lottery tickets
*We deliver within town limits Monday - Friday at 4:00 p.m
($2 charge - $10 minimum order)
FEBRUARY 9TH - FEBRUARY 15TH * Try one of our delicious BBQ chickens!
* We sell fruit, veggie & meat trays and fruit baskets
*Senior’s Discount every Friday (65 & up) (STARTS FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. - ENDS THURSDAY 9:00 P.M.) (24 hours notice is appreciated)
*We sell R.O. water

GROCERY
NN™ canned vegetables asstd ................ 398ml ...... $0.78
FROZEN FOODS
PC™ cheeses cake ...................................................................600g ............. $7.99
Nestle Pure Life ............................................................... 24x500ml ............. $4.50 Breyers classic ice crean asstd .............................................. 1.66lt ............. $3.99
Post cereal asstd............................................................... 340-500g ............. $2.99 Popsicle ice cream/fudge bars asstd ................................... 720ml ............. $3.99
Nature Valley granola bars asstd ............................................230g ............. $2.49 Cool Whip dessert topping asstd............................................... 1lt ............. $2.99
B&J chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream ...................... 500ml ............. $4.99
Purex bathroom tissue ............................. 12rl ...... $5.99 Magnum double caramel/almond bars .................... 3x90-100ml ............. $4.99
Sponge towels paper towel ultra cascade ................................. 6rl ............. $5.99 Eggo waffles original ...............................................................280g ............. $2.49
Scotties facial tissue............................................................. 6x126s ............. $5.99
Smuckers topping asstd ....................................................... 428ml ............. $3.99 McCain wedges/hashbrowns/potato pancakes600-650g ..... $2.79
NN™ mushrooms canned astd ........................................... 284ml ............. $1.19 McCain super spirals/Tasti taters ................................... 650-800g ............. $2.79

MEATS
Campbells broth asstd ......................................................... 900ml ............. $1.88
Mazola vegetable/canola oil ................................................. 2.84lt ............. $7.88
Rooster coconut milk ........................................................... 398ml ............. $0.88
PC™ coffee west coast dark ground. great Canadian875-930g$12.99
PC™ cookies gingersnap/oatmeal ........................................350g ............. $2.99
PC™ peanuts honey roasted/dry roasted seasoned700g ..... $3.99 PC™ chicken nuggets, strips breaded ...................................800g ............. $5.99
Rice Krispies.............................................................................640g ............. $4.99 NN™ canton egg rolls meat CP ...........................................1.25kg ............. $7.99
Quaker Oatmeal asstd ..................................................... 325-430g ............. $2.99 Boneless and Skinless chicken breast ..................................................... $5.49/lb
Aunt Jemima pancake mix asstd ............................................905g ............. $2.99 Pork side spare ribs .................................................................................. $2.49/lb
Aunt Jemima syrup asstd ..................................................... 750ml ............. $2.99 Pork tenderloin ......................................................................................... $3.49/lb
Smuckers jam asstd .......................................................310-500ml ............. $3.99 Inside round beef roast ..................................... $4.39/lb
NN™ peanut butter smooth ...................................................500g ............. $2.79 Striploin beef steak ................................................................................... $6.49/lb

PRODUCE
Nabob coffee asstd ..................................................................300g ............. $8.99
Tetley tea asstd .........................................................................20ea ............. $2.49
PC artichoke & asiago dip .......................................................227g ............. $2.99
Tropicana orange juice pure premium ...... 1.65lt ...... $3.00
NN cheddar bars asstd ............................................................200g ..........2/$6.00
Strawberries .............................................. 1lb ...... $3.59
Pineapple ....................................................................................................... $3.00
Green seedless grapes .............................................................................. $3.49/lb
Hothouse tomatoes .................................................................................. $1.79/lb
Mini watermelon ........................................................................................... $3.99
Iceberg lettuce/celery ................................................................................... $1.88
Broccoli .......................................................................................................... $2.59
Carrots ........................................................................................ 2lb ............. $1.59

LUCKY DOLLAR
ALL PRICES ARE PLUS GST, PST & OTHER LEVIES WHERE APPLICABLE *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES
Blackberries/Raspberries ...................................... $2.99

F O O D S
BAKERY
Wonder bread asstd ..................................570g ...... $2.29
OPEN 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, 7 DAYS A WEEK • 70 Main Street South, Minnedosa 867-2821 Country Harvest bagels asstd .................................................680g ............. $2.79
*PRICES AVAILABLE AT THE LUCKY DOLLAR IN MINNEDOSA ONLY Little Debbie treats asstd................................................. 300-459g ............. $1.99

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