deloraine times & star march 27, 2015

Volume 131 - No. 16 Friday, March 27, 2015 $ 1/Copy (Inc. Taxes)

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Music For Young Children Music Recital The Moonbeams 3 class (and helpers) presented their ensemble number “My Singing Monsters” at the Music For Young Children (MYC) Music Recital on Sunday, March 22 at the Harvest Community Church. Pictured left to right: Jackson Hofer (on drums), Sarah Meggison, Nicole Hooper, Ashley Temple, George Meggison, Teresa Nestibo, Nolan Nestibo, Blake Nestibo, Coral Meggison and Jonathan Hofer. Parents play a big role in the MYC program. Mrs. Tannis Hofer is in her 15th year teaching the MYC program. Also performing solos at the recital were Katie Meggisonʼs music students See article. PHOTO/ JUDY WELLS

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by Judy Wells This year marks the 15th year Mrs. Tannis Hofer has

offered the program Music For Young Children® to Deloraine and area.

MYC is an amazing program. It is described on the web site:

“Children are the center of MYC … their learning styles and needs are met through a multi-sensory approach.

In MYC, children meet in small groups, in their own age category, once a week for an hour, accompanied by an adult (parent, grandparent or caregiver). MYC is a piano-based music program that also includes singing, rhythm ensem - bles, sight reading, ear training, theory and composition. By the time a child graduates, they are prepared to take their Conservatory Grade 1 Piano exam.”

A large component of the program is the involvement of parents or guardians. By being present at the lessons the adult realizes their child’s learning styles, strengths and interests. The program lasts from three to five years depend - ing on the age of the child when they start. Once they gradu -

ate from MYC they are more than ready for private lessons. On Sunday, March 22 there was a MYC recital at the

Harvest Community Church at 4:00 p.m. The recital included Mrs. Hofer’s MYC students as well as three of Katie Meggison’s students. Katie is a former MYC gradu - ate.

Mrs. Hofer welcomed everyone. She invited Katie to come forward and play O’ Canada.

The Sunbeams 1 group each played a solo before gath - ering for their ensemble number — Kelsey McGee — Fais Do-Do , Evan Raes — Down by the Station ; Emily Griffith — Old Blue ; Juliana Nestibo — Alouette ; Olivia Mosset — Fais Do-Do and Isabella Gustafson — Unicorn Suite . Parents/siblings joined the group for the ensemble — “Pop Suite” — featuring various instruments and round singing.

Katie Meggison’s students performed their pieces: Rylee Kehler — Morning Has Broken ; Spring Mosset — Lady Bug; and Rory Kehler — Big Black Cat .

The Moonbeams 3 group presented solos: Nolan Nestibo — Robots ; Sarah Meggison — Relay Race ; Ashley

Temple — Along the River ; Jackson Hofer — Bass Boogie . Their group piece was My Singing Monsters with help from Jonathan Hofer and George Meggison. Everyone donned a costume to sing this uniquely funny number.

The second portion of the recital featured duets: • Jackson Hofer and Nolan Nestibo — Sneaky Snakes; • Kelsey McGee and Mrs. Hofer — Gentle Little

Donkey ; • Darcia and Evan Raes — Go Tell It On The Mountain ; • Emily Griffith and Jill Gunther - Holy, Holy ; • Juliana Nestibo and Mrs. Hofer — Baa, Baa Black

Sheep; • Olivia and Shelby Mosset — Jesus Loves Me ; Isabella Gustafson and Mrs. Hofer — Ode To Joy ; • Sarah and Katie Meggison — Tomorrow ; • Rory Kehler and Katie Meggison - Pop Goes the

Weasel; • Spring and Jocelyn Mosset — Take Me Out To The

Ball Game ; (Continued on Page 2)

Music for Young Children recital

, Deloraine Times & Star, Deloraine, MB, March 27, 2015

MUSIC RECITAL — A Music For Young Children recital was held Sunday, March 22 at the Harvest Community Church. Top left: Mrs. Tannis Hofer plays “Let It Go” and has help from Katie Meggison (t urning pages) and her daughter Melody (dressed as Elsa). Above the Sunbeams 1 group present its ensemble pi ece “Pop Suite.” Back (l-r): Mike and Emily Griffith, Mary and Isabella Gustafson, Shelby and Olivia Tem ple, Kelsey and Madison McGee, Teresa and Juliana Nestibo, Darcia and Evan Raes. Below left are Katie Meggison and her music students: Katie in back; front: Spring Mosset, Rylee Kehler and Rory Kehler. Below are all the MYC students and Mrs. Hofer. Back (l-r): Isabella Gustafson, Nolan Nestibo, Jackson Hofe r, Sarah Meggison, Ashley Temple, Melody Hofer. Front: Kelsey McGee, Evan Raes, Juliana Nestibo, Emily Griffi th and Olivia Mosset. PHOTOS/ JUDY WELLS

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Music for Young Children recital (Continued from Page 1)

• Rylee Kehler and Katie Meggison - She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain. • Ashley and Kelly Temple — Take Me Out to The Ball Game. Mrs. Hofer and Jackson — Smoke Signals. Mrs. Hofer says it’s important for music students to hear their teacher play a number and

she decided on the popular Let It Go . She was assisted by a sweet little “Elsa” (daughter Melody).

Certificates and awards were presented by Mrs. Hofer. The Moonbeams 3 group received special mementos as they are graduating from the MYC program.

“I’d like to thank Mrs. Hofer for bringing this program to our community and for continu - ing with it through 15 years even when she was busy with her own children and life,” said Coral Meggison.

Following group pictures, a pot luck supper was enjoyed.

Progress achieved at the National Bee Health Roundtable submitted by the Canola Council of Canada

March 19, 2015 - On March 5, the National Bee Health Roundtable held its third workshop since its inception in the spring of 2014. As a founding mem - ber of the Roundtable, the Canola Council of Canada is pleased to report tan - gible accomplishments achieved by stakeholders with a direct interest in the health of bees. These stakeholders are taking action to improve bee health, including the development of a National Bee Health Action Plan which includes key objectives for factors affecting the health of bees.

The National Bee Health Action Plan identifies priority issues, fosters col - laborative and innovative activities to maintain a healthy honeybee population in Canada and supports a competitive Canadian apicultural industry. The Roundtable heard about achievements in three priority areas: reducing the threat posed by Varroa mites to honeybees; the development of Best Management Practices for beekeepers; and the formation of a working group to reduce bees’ exposure to pesticides.

�For a complete version of the release from the industry members of the Bee Health Roundtable, including details on the progress achieved to date, please check this site: http://canolacouncil.us2.list-manage1.com

�The Canola Council of Canada is a full value chain organization represent - ing canola growers, processors, life science companies and exporters. Canola is an ideal source of forage and nutrition for bees. The CCC cooperates on national and North American initiatives including the National Bee Health Roundtable to ensure canola production practices are compatible with pollina - tor health.


Ramrod Cattle Co. of Medora, Manitoba was presented the Manitoba Angus Purebred Breeder of the Year 2014 award (The Van Daele Award). Pictured (L-R): Allan Nykoliation, president Manitoba Angus Association, Tyler Dekeyser, Lacey Dekeyser and Tony Dekeyser. PHOTO/ COURTESY MANITOBA ANGUS OUTLOOK

Great year for Ramrod Cattle Co . Pictured above: Ramrod Cattle Co. of Medora received the Grand Champion Bull at the Manitoba Livestock Expo 2014 with Ramrod No Fear 302A. Tony Dekeyser is pictured with the banner and daughter Brittny is holding No Fear. Pictured below: Ramrod Payback 409B. This bull was Grand Champion Bull Calf and Overall Reserve Champion Bull at the Angus Summer Gold Show in Virden. PHOTOS / COURTESY RAMROD CATTLE CO .

HELP WANTED - Deloraine Winchester Swimming Pool Applications for the following positions will be received by the undersigned until April 7, 2015

Water Safety Instructor/Lifeguards Manager/Instructor/Lifeguard

Instructors must have or be enrolled in the following: • Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor’s Certificate.

• Current Standard First Aid with C Level CPR • Current NLS Certification Copies must be submitted of all applicable swimming qualifications and first aid certificates you presently hold and/or courses enrolled in. Please state your age and date of birth as well as contact information on application.

Envelopes to be marked “POOL APPLICATION” Envelopes to be marked “POOL APPLICATION” Pamela Hainsworth

Chief Administrative Officer Deloraine/Winchester Swimming Pool

Box 387, Deloraine, MB R0M 0M0 [email protected]

BOUNDARY CO-OP EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FUEL KIOSK CLERK DELORAINE HOME CENTRE

This position will have permanent part-time status with 24-32 hours per week.

This position will assist in the day to day operations of the Deloraine Fuel Kiosk.

Duties will include: • Customer service/promotions • Coordinate all interior and external maintenance and housekeeping • Inventory control • Assisting with opening and closing procedures

We Offer: • Competitive salaries • Outstanding benefits and pension package • Excellent work environment • Comprehensive training program

Candidates must have: • A sound education background • Experience within a retail environment is essential • Good communication/interpersonal skills and organizational skills • Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please submit completed application form and/or resume to: Shirley Bell HR & Marketing Coordinator Boundary Co-op, Box 280, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 or [email protected] or fax 204-747-3372

by Judy Wells Ramrod Cattle Co. of

Medora is in its 32nd year of operation. The family busi - ness includes Tony and Jody Dekeyser and their children Tyler, Lacey and Brittny. As a family operation everyone takes part, depending on school and other commit - ments.

The purchase of four cows from the Dusty Daele Angus Dispersal in 1983 was the beginning of Ramrod Cattle Co. Through the years purchases have been made from reputable breeders such as Lenlook Angus, Shondril Angus, Youngdale Angus, Kenosee Park and others.

“We now have about 160 head with most of these being Black Angus, a few Red Angus and 20 commer - cial cows,” said Jody.

Through the 30+ years of raising Angus, Ramrod has seen trends come and go from one extreme to the other and admit to making their share of mistakes.

“However, we have found that by sticking to our goal of raising highly func - tional females, who wean as close to 50% of their body weight as possible, and never concentrating on single traits, that we strive to pro - duce cattle that live up to the expectations of their ances - tors from long ago. Most of

our females are sold by pri - vate treaty but we consign regularly to the Keystone Klassic Sale and are one of the original members of that sale. Our bulls are sold annu - ally at t he Cowboys Angus Bull Sale at Taylor Auction, Melita, MB. This year the sale was March 28,” said Jody.

The business has had its share of success through the years but 2014 was its ban - ner year!

Ramrod took home many top awards from the Angus Gold Show in Virden last summer:

• Grand Champion Heifer Calf

• Grand & Reserve Bred Heifer

• Champion 2 year old and calf

• Champion bull calf • Champion yearling bull • Overall Champion year -

ling bull - Ramrod No Fear 302A

• Reserve Overall Champion bull calf

• Reserve Overall Champion female - Ramrod Face 330A.

“Our summers are spent hooked up to a fifth wheel trailer and travelling as much of the summer show circuit as possible. Last year we also showed at Manitoba Livestock Expo and Agribition.”

They were also awarded

the Manitoba Angus Purebred Breeder of the Year 2014 and were featured in the Manitoba Angus Outlook magazine.

“We feel very honoured to have been presented with this award. It has special meaning being nominated by our fellow Angus producers, who like ourselves, have a love for good Angus cattle.”

Quote from a wise old cattleman, the late Dusty Van Daele (Grandpa): “Some of the smartest people I know are the ones that have made the most mistakes.”

2014 was a stellar year for Ramrod Cattle Co.


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Odds & Ends by Judy Wells Okay, a little bit more winter, but really was anyone surprised? And we havenʼt gone through the winter fair yet. . .so you know. . .might be one more kick at winter yet. It will be short-lived so we can take it.

• • • Check out the Deloraine Chamber of

Commerce ad in this weekʼs paper. They are inviting you to their Annual General Meeting. Come on out on Tuesday, April 7 and see what itʼs all about.

• • • The Deloraine Royals have one more home game this year and it is tonight (March 27) - Game 4 against Gladstone Lakers. Itʼs do or die time. If they win, they travel to Happy Rock for Game 5 on Saturday, March 28. Letʼs fill up the rink Friday night and cheer them on!

• • • Waskada Skating Club held its annual ice revue on Friday, March 20 with the theme “Fire & Ice.” See article and pictures in this issue.

• • • Deloraine Curling Club has sought out an engineer for a report on its facility. There are several structural problems that need to be addressed. See article for more.

• • • Thereʼs good news concerning Whitewater Lake. Early this year a committee was formed with members from three municipalities including Deloraine-Winchester, Boissevain- Morton and Grassland. Reeve Gord Weidenhamer is the chair of the committee. It was agreed a plan was needed to alleviate the record water levels on the lake and the problems that causes. To that end, this committee met with downstream municipalities. See article for more.

• • • Itʼs that time of year again for Deloraine & Area Donorʼs Choice campaign. You can expect a canvasser at your door sometime between April 1 - 17. There is a clip and save ad in this weekʼs paper that you can fill out and have ready to give to the canvasser. A big shout out to this committee and all the volunteer canvassers.

And. . .itʼs Spring Break for all the students and staff. Where did the time go? Wasnʼt it just Christmas? Have a good break everyone!


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Midget Female Wheaties bring home Silver! The Midget Female Wheat Kings were awarded Silver medals at provincials recently. The team plays out of Brandon and has three local players - Jillian Crowe, Abbey Franklin and Faith Billiaert. Back row left to right coac h Terry Senkbiel, Natasha Dion, Rikki Clark, Shasta Kalmakoff, Ken Cross (coach), Sydney Cobbe, Abbey Franklin, Jacquie Huntinghawk, Faith Billiaert, Emily Coey, Tony Bertone (coach), Riley Coey (team safety person), Calvin Coey (manager), bottom right to left Georgia Steeves, Tori Hubbard, Aidin Mason, Brittnay Cross, Mckenna Thiessen, Anika Mulholland, Danielle Wallace, Jillian Crowe. The team also won the league championship two straight against Hamiota/Birtle. Congratulations! PHOTO/ COURTESY LORETTA CROWE

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RCMP report

The following is the RCMP report to March 24, 2015. This reporting period, police responded to the fol - lowing calls for service.

March 16, 2015 • Police assisted with a

matter under the Family Relations Act in the Cartwright-Roblin area.

March 17, 2015 • Police were dispatched

to an assault in progress in the RM of Brenda- Waskada. When police arrived, it was determined that the fight was consen - sual and both parties were advised that charges could be laid against both. The parties involved decided not to pursue the matter crimi - nally.

March 18, 2015 • Police received a re-

port of cows on the road west of 3 and 10 junction on Highway 3. The complain - ant had chased the cows off the highway and requested patrols. Police patrolled but the livestock had mooooooved along already.

• Police assisted with a matter under the Mental Health Act in Boissevain.


port of fraud on a debit card in Killarney. The matter is under investigation.


port of mischief in Killarney. The matter is being investigated.

March 21, 2015 • Police were dispatched

to a single vehicle rollover near Medora. No injuries were sustained and the female driver was issued a ticket for imprudent driving.

March 23, 2015 • Police dealt with an

utter threats complaint in Killarney. The matter was resolved without charges.

• Police assisted with a matter under the Mental Health Act in Killarney.

• Police were dispatched to an oil tanker truck that rolled near Waskada. The driver was transported to

hospital with minor injuries. There was no oil leakage upon inspection and steps to prevent spillage and clean up were taken.

• A report of mischief was received in Boissevain. The matter is under inves - tigation.

If you have any infor - mation about these crimes or any other crimes, please contact the RCMP Office or Crimestoppers at 1-800- 222-8477.

Reminders: Police continue to

remind residents to never provide personal infor - mation such as birth dates, SIN numbers, credit card numbers, or e-mail address to parties you do not know. If you feel that you have been contacted by a fraudu - lent source, please contact police or Phone Busters Fraud Center immediately for further instructions on what you can do. Phone Busters can be reached directly at 1-888-495-8501.

Child Abuse Registry checks are NOT done through the RCMP. Please call 1-800-282-8069 for any

information on the Child Abuse Registry.

Criminal Record Checks and Vulnerable Sector Searches:

Our goal is to complete these checks in a timely manner, however please plan ahead as they can take up to 3 weeks to complete.

Please also remember that Criminal Checks and Vulnerable Sector Searches for volunteers must provide a letter from the organi - zation stating their volunteer status or there will be a $10.00 fee.

Criminal Record Checks for employment are $10.00 each.

Police would like to remind the public that if anyone requires fingerprint - ing services, they must make an appointment at the Killarney RCMP detach - ment. Drop-ins cannot be accommodated.

We would like to advise that the business hours of operation at the Killarney Detachment are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The Boissevain RCMP

business hours are Monday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Deloraine RCMP business hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The general public is encouraged to attend during those hours to ensure some - one will be here. It is also recommended to call ahead, however, in the event of an emergency, call 911 or the emergency line.

RCMP would like to remind the public that after hours and on weekends to use the Police Emergency Line for your local office or 911. The administration line may not be checked until the following day or possibly the Monday fol - lowing a weekend. Members may be in another community or on the road. Do not leave a message if you require immediate Police assistance, you must dial 204-523-7255 (Killarney), 204-534-7261 (Boissevain), 204-747-2575 (Deloraine) or 911 to have a Police Officer respond to your call.


Preserving curling history with new rink The Deloraine Curling Club is looking to the future. A new rink (ice surface area) is needed. Pictur ed is the banner from 1990 when Duane Edwardsʼ rink of Kelly McMechan, Don Williams, Jack Edwards and Phil Edwards captured the Labatt Tankard. The club wishes to preserve the rich curling history in Deloraine and promote it going for ward. See article for more. PHOTO /JUDY WELLS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Petroleum Driver/Sales Rep Valleyview

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Position: Petroleum Driver/Sales Rep

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Duties: Petroleum delivery, sales contact, equipment maintenance, housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: -Class 1 driver’s license would be a definite asset. -Minimum Class 3 with air driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract. -Oilfield ticket experience preferred but willing to train. -Must possess excellent people skills, work ethic and drive to succeed while working in a team environment.

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Mail: Valleyview Co-op Ltd. Box 550 Virden, MB R0M 2C0 Website: valleyview.coop

This position will be filled when the appropriate candidate is found.

Seasonal Yard Assistant PositionsEmployment Opportunity

With a Progressive Independent Crop Input Supplier

Seasonal Yard Assistant (2 openings) • This individual will assist with day to day operations in yard. • Tasks include assisting in the distribution of fertilizer, performing general physical activities, yard maintenance, operating vehicles and equipment such as a forklift. • Must have a valid driver’s license • Must be able to keep paperwork up to date and accurate. • Must be able to work long hours and weekends in May and June. • Should be a conscientious, dedicated individual with some mechanical ability. • Experience is an asset but not necessary. • Position to start April 2015 with a fl exible end date.

Position available at Waskada locationPlease send resume to:

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Deloraine Curling Rink in last end by Judy Wells

Deloraine has a long and rich curling history. The most notable success was in 1990 when Duane Edwards, Kelly McMechan, Don Williams, Jack Edwards and Phil Edwards won the Manitoba Men’s Curling Championships, better known as The Tankard.

The banner celebrating this momentous occasion hangs on the south wall of the current Deloraine Curling Rink. That banner will have to be hung on a new building. The reality is the 67 year old facility (built in 1948) has reached its end but it is not condemned. The dring rafters themselves have a 40 year life span. The problems include:

• plugged brine pipes • refrigerator pipes installed in 1976 are worn out • cement starting to crumble • cement is heaving causing the pipes to break inside • both east and west walls are separated from the foundation. The curling club has been aware of the worsening conditions of the build -

ing/ice surface and to that end they have been proactive with fundraising events. These include steak frys, raffles, skin games with auction, working bingos in Winnipeg and much more. The club is no stranger to raising major funds as it raised $100,000 to build the current two-storey waiting room in 1980.

The major source of revenue comes from the 125 curling members (youth, ladies, men and seniors) and revenue from the upstairs lounge.

The Deloraine Curling Club is operated almost entirely as an independent entity. They do receive some funding from the local government: $4,000 in 2014 from the RM of Winchester; $500 from the RM of Brenda and a break on their insurance from the Town of Deloraine. The club pays its own taxes which was $2700 last year.

The club anticipates they will need a new curling ice area. The hope is to replace that area as economically as possible — with a new three sheet ice surface and a 20 x 50 addition on the west side. This addition would include a dressing room, equipment room and mechanical room. The reason for the addition is the basement will be closed off except to house the furnace, and hot water tanks. The club voted to go ahead with an engineer report at a cost of $25,000.

Their next goal is to obtain a commitment for funds. They will be approaching past and former curlers, individuals, businesses — anyone who wishes to donate to this project. Tax receipts will be issued to donors.

Some interesting ways to donate include: • Naming rights to the rink • Buying name plates for the rocks • Naming kitchen • Naming dressing room, etc. The bottom line is the Deloraine Curling Club is virtually self-sufficient

and will work hard to maintain this status. Having said that, it is important for them to receive assistance in this new building project. They will continue to work hard with their fundraising efforts.

Curling Club members will be out and about seeking commitments for funds. If you wish to donate to the new building project, please contact Blair Goethals 747-3250, Lorne Sambrook 747-3106, Dean Laval 747-2434 or Doug Morningstar 747-3782.

Recreation facilities are important in every community. Please consider helping the Deloraine Curling Club maintain its rich curling history long into the future.


Laramie Lockie of Waskada, a junior high competitor in goat tying last year, is just one of the many youths that competes through the MHSRA. PHOTO/ COURTESY DARRELL NESBITT

P UZZLE FOR M ARCH 27, 2015

NOLAN JAGO - FORWARD

Age: 23 Hometown: Brandon, MB

Previous Team: Deloraine Royals

4th season with the Royals

Parents: Dean & Janet

Job/School: Attending Brandon University

DELORAINE GOLF CLUB

2015 Memberships & Fees EARLY BIRD REGULAR

Pay by May 1/15 After May 1/15 Junior (17 & under) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00

Adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $440.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $465.00 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $910.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $955.00 Discount* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $420.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $440.00 * Discount Membership fees only for members living more than 65 miles away

Pad Fees - $60.00 Trail Fees - $60.00

PUNCH CARDS: 10 rounds of 9 holes: Junior - $80.00 Adult - $150.00 10 rounds of 18 holes: Adult - $220.00

DRIVING RANGE: Non-members $6.00 per pail

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, April 9 • 7:00 p.m. at the Deloraine Legion

STEAK FRY FUNDRAISER Friday, April 24 • 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Deloraine Legion

Please make and mail cheques payable to the Deloraine Golf Club, Box 746, Deloraine, Manitoba R0M 0M0 OR drop them off at the office of Sigrid L. DeKezel, CGA at

113 Railway Avenue East during office hours.

Remember to include your Pad and Trail Fees with your payment, if applicable.

courtesy of Darrell Nesbitt, Crossroads This Week

Even though the sport of high school rodeo is not affiliated with the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association, the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) has taken bold steps in creating a play - ing field for youth who crave to preserve the western heritage over the past 20 years.

An Onanole father and grandfather have been involved since that February day in 1995, when a large group of youth and adults met at Carberry, to lay the beginning of the MHSRA. Present day MHSRA National direc - tor, Art Cochrane, fully backed by wife Marilyn has served in various capacities, provincially and nationally, including serving as the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) president in 2012.

Prior to the start of the MHSRA, his daughter Rachelle Boyes (nee Cochrane) and her sister- in-law Sheena Dunham (nee Boyes), both of Souris, were among the youth to cross the border into Saskatchewan to compete in a sport they cherished. High school rodeo for both was a building block to elusive semi and professional rodeo careers.

Looking back, Cochrane did see the MHSRA celebrating its 20th anniversary, as he felt it was a good pro - gram for the kids that wanted to rodeo on their own level.

“Numbers of partici - pants have remained true over the years,” said Cochrane. “The numbers started at 25 to 30 and built up over the years to between 65 and 75, including 30 to 40 mem - bers in the Junior High Division initiated by the NHSRA in the fall of 2004.”

The NHSRA Junior High Division was estab - lished to bring the excite - ment of the sport to sixth, seventh, and eighth grad - ers and to serve as a feeder system into the high school ranks of the Association. The NHSRA is one of the fastest grow - ing youth organizations, with an annual member - ship of approximately 12,500 students from 42 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia. The Association sanc - tions over 1,800 rodeos

each year and produces two elite youth rodeo events in the world - the National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) and the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR). Boys and girls compete together in team roping, but are separate in all other events.

The MHSRA’s mis - sion is to promote the positive image of rodeo, preserve the western heri - tage and maintain the highest regard for the livestock. It is dedicated to educating youth and instilling the value of good sportsmanship. MHSRA’S history

Under the direction of President – Albert Outhwaite of Swan River, Minnedosa hosted the very first MHSRA rodeo on Aug. 7, 1995 with 31 registered student mem - bers. At the time no one knew what would happen but the association has never looked back. In that first year much more was accomplished than was expected. After earn - ing official membership the association held suc - cessful rodeos at Minnedosa, Ashern, Oak Lake and Shilo with the provincial finals going back to Min nedosa.

While at one time, high school rodeos were featured more in the west, today the MHSRA has five weekends of rodeo in the east and eight in the west. With the largest population being in the east, the MHSRA is striving to move some of its rodeos in that direction.

“Presently we rodeo as one unit although we have been discussing having two regions,” shared Cochrane. “If we do divide into regions it will make travelling eas - ier and cost less for par - ents, which would likely help increase our mem - bership.”

The membership is not solely made up of Manitoba students, as due to travelling dis - tances the MHSRA boasts five members from Ontario, nine mem - bers from Saskatchewan and three members from North Dakota competing in the 2014-15 season.

As MHSRA National Director, Cochrane couldn’t be more happier in seeing alumni compet - ing at the professional level and doing well, backed by a college or university education.

And as a Manitoba sports entity, rough stock riders have almost gone

by the wayside compared to the numbers in the early 2000s, despite the MHSRA standing behind the “Build a Cowboy” program, which aids in gaining riders in bare - back, saddle bronc and bull riding. In saying that membership numbers remain strong thanks to female athletes.

“I think girls are more into horses than the boys are, thus more girls than boys presently compet - ing,” said Cochrane. “I think a lot of the boys come from rodeo families whether they rope or ride rough stock. Girls love to ride and it is much easier to start with poles, bar - rels, and goals.” Future of the Rodeo

With high school rodeo going since 1948, Cochrane feels positive that it will continue down the road, as the MHSRA has a better award pro - gram and a real good scholarship program. Several contestants go to colleges and universities on rodeo scholarship pro - grams every year.

For what sets rodeo apart from other high school sports, Cochrane had this to say.

“I think the members getting together and mak - ing new friends through - out the province is a lot different than other high school sports. These members compete against each other and then spend the evenings together having fun. Then at the end of the year, a number become a Manitoba team member and travel to the NHSRA Finals, the Junior High Finals, and the Canadian Finals.”

And that future begins at the Manitoba com - munity of Pierson on Sunday, April 19, with the provincial finals returning to Selkirk three months later.

High school rodeo celebrating 20 years


Daffodil Days Deloraineʼs Ladies 2000 Club coordinates the Daffodil Days campaign every year. Pictured is Brenda Parker, the club member in charge of this endeavour. The sale of daffodils is a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society.

PHOTO /JUDY WELLS

FOR SALE BY TENDERSealed, written tenders for the property situate in the Municipality of Boissevain-Morton and described below will be received by:

MEIGHEN HADDAD LLP110-11th Street

Brandon, MB R7A 4J4Attention: Warren G. Barber, Q.C

Parcel One: NE ¼ 5-2-21 WMPParcel Two: NW ¼ 5-2-21 WMPParcel Three: SW ¼ 5-2-21 WMPParcel Four: NE ¼ 6-2-21 WMP • dug-out on each quarter • includes all fencing and steel corrals now on the property • approx. 240 breakable acres on Parcels One and Two • approx. 140 breakable acres on Parcel Four

Conditions of Tender: 1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property and not on any representations made by or on behalf of the Vendor. 2. Tenders must be received on or before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. 3. Interested parties may tender on one or more parcels. Each tender must be accompanied by a $1,000.00 deposit cheque payable to Meighen, Haddad LLP. Deposits accompanying unacceptable bids will be refunded. 4. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Terms and Conditions of Sale 1. The bidder whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering terms and conditions of sale. 2. In addition to the deposit, the balance of the accepted tender must be paid within (30) days from the date of notifi cation of tender acceptance or evidence provided that the purchase funds will be available under conditions acceptable to the Vendor. If the balance of the accepted tender is not paid within the set time limit the deposit paid may be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. 3. Possession is not authorized until acceptable arrangements for full payment are made following acceptance of tender. 4. Parcel One is leased for the current year. The successful bidder on this parcel shall have to option to: • Complete the purchase within 30 days of notifi cation of acceptance and receive the current year’s rent of $3,500 plus GST; OR • delay the closing until October 1, 2015, in which case the Vendor will retain the current year’s rent and pay the 2015 property taxes. 5. All mines and minerals will be reserved from any transfer. 6. The successful bidder will be responsible for real property taxes commencing January 1, 2015.

For further information or an appointment to view, please phone: 204-522-6012

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by Judy Wells The Waskada Skating

Rink was decked out in the “Fire & Ice” theme for its annual Ice Revue on Friday, March 20.

Following O’ Canada, several people were rec - ognized for their contri - butions to the skating club and to making the Ice Revue a success.

The CanSTAR group skated to “Ice Ice Baby. ” This group were work - ing on the CanSkate skills but are also inter - ested in learning more about figure skating. The members included: Dayna Reid, Dylan Radcliffe, Townsly McMillan, Rory Kehler, Isabella Gustafson, Charlie Lee and Jillia Meggison.

Solos were presented by the following:

• Hillary Bennie is the 16 year old daughter of Tom and Tannis Bennie. She is working on her Gold Dances, Junior Silver Free Skate and Silver Interpretive. Hillary passed her Gold Skills recently which is a major accomplishment in the skating world. Hillary helps as a Program Assistant (PA) with CanSkate in Waskada and Deloraine and she is currently working on her coaching courses to become an official Skate Canada Professional coach. She is coached by Sharlene McGregor.

• Therese Haberman from Bottineau is a member of the Waskada Skating Club. She is 13 and the daughter of Mike and Susan Haberman. She is coached by Sharlene McGregor and skates in both Waskada and Deloraine. She recently

took the Canadian figure skating tests.

• Emma Haberman is the 11 year old daughter of Mike and Susan Haberman. She is from Bottineau and is a mem - ber of the Waskada Skating Club. She is coached by Sharlene McGregor and skates in both Waskada and Deloraine. She also took the Canadian figure skating test recently.

• Eleven year old Charlie Lee is the daughter of Don and Carla Lee. She is coached by Sharlene McGregor and is work - ing on her Junior Bronze Free Skate, Junior Bronze Skills and Senior Bronze Dances. Charlie participated in the STAR1 and STAR21 events at Deloraine’s Fun Skate “Snow Much Fun. Charlie was a PA for CanSkate. She skated her solo to the song “Firework.”

• Dayna Reid is 7 years old and the daugh - ter of David Reid and Amber Flannery. She is finishing up Stage 6 of the CanSkate program and is taking private les - sons where she’s learn - ing some jumps and spins. She skated to “Let It Snow.”

• The final solo was skated by Jillia Meggison, 11 year daughter of Steve and Coral. She attended the StarSakte sessions and is also learning some jumps and spins. She skated to “Standing Outside the Fire.”

The CanSkate portion of the program included three groups.

The first group per - formed to the song “ Do You Want To Build a Snowman?” Most of this

group could hardly stand up on their own the first night and now they move forwards, back - wards, make snow, turn around and jump. The group included: Cale Mosset, Keightley Stewart, Natalie Ward, Stetson Chartrand, Leah Williams, Jack Williams, Casey Therrien and Eli Griffith. The assistants were Katie Meggison, Melayna Lockie, Carter McKinney and Wes Meggison.

The second CanSkate group performed to “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” This group are perfecting their skating skills; learning how to do everything on both feet, forwards and back - wards and with more speed, more turning, spinning, gliding and edges. The group included: Emily Griffith, Olivia Mosset, Townsly McMillan, Rory Kehler, Ainslee McGregor, Sara Meggison, Dylan Radcliffe, Ellyanna Christensen and Eve Griffith. Assistants were Hillary Bennie and Charlie Lee.

The third CanSkate group skated to “Ring of Fire.” This group of boys love speed and they also worked on perfect - ing their skating skills this year. The group included Saul Griffith, Easton Guenther, Ethan Wiebe, Noah Griffith, Jett Lockie and Joey Spence. Assistants were Lane Janz and Ethan Radcliffe.

All the skaters joined together at centre ice for the finale “Fire Burning on the Dance Floor.”

Following group pic - tures, everyone enjoyed the traditional candy toss to conclude the evening.

Waskada Skating Club presented “Fire & Ice”


Waskada Skating Club presents “Fire & Ice”

CanSTAR group Hillary Bennie

CanSkate Group

Charlie Lee

CanSkate Group -

“Ring of Fire”

Waskada Skating Club 2014-2015

Emma Haberman

Jillia Meggison pictured above. Sarah Meggison pictured left

going through the hoop.


A reassuring sign of spring Although we are still feeling winterʼs grasp, there are signs in nature that spring is near. These Canada geese were pictured just north of Hartney last week. PHOTO /FRANCIS PARKER

BOUNDARY CO-OP EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MEAT CUTTER BOISSEVAIN/DELORAINE FOOD STORE

To assist with the day to day operations of the meat departments at both our Boissevain and Deloraine Food Stores.

Duties will include: • Product cutting, pricing, packaging and merchandising • Customer Service • Displaying • Clean and maintenance • With training opportunities in inventory controlling and merchandising development

We Offer: • Competitive salaries • Outstanding benefits and pension package • Excellent work environment • Extensive training and advancement programs

Candidates must have: • Sound education background • Sound knowledge of meat department operations would be an advantage • Good communication/interpersonal skills and organizational skills • Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please forward cover letter, resume and salary expectations to: Shirley Bell HR & Marketing Co-ordinator Boundary Co-op, Box 280, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 or [email protected] or fax (204)747-3372

Southwest Sno Trackers

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday, April 13, 2015 7:30 p.m.

Souris Memorial Complex boardroom

All are welcome.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Concrete-related work.

Cribbing, placing and finishing of concrete.

Foreman and labourers required.

Fax resume to: 306-482-3472 Carnduff, SK

Donorʼs Choice charities information submitted by Brenda Adams on behalf of Deloraine & Area Donor’s Choice

Deloraine & Area Donor’s Choice 2015 cam - paign will take place from April 1-17.

The following is infor - mation about each charity in the campaign:

Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Westman Region - The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba pro - vides valuable programs and services to enhance the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and their families. Currenlty, there are more than 20,000 Manitobans living with the disease.

The Society - Westman Region offers supportive counselling; caregiver and professional education; sup - port groups for people with dementia and for their care - givers; public awareness; the Safely Home™ pro - gram; the First Link® pro - gram and more, in your community. The Society is a prominent voice in advo - cating for change within all levels of government, and is a leading funder of Alzheimer research.

Canadian Cancer Society - For more than 75 years, the Canadian Cancer Society has led the fight against all forms of cancer. We’ve done it with the sup - port of thousands of Manitobans who enable us to:

• Be the charitable leader in cancer research - funding nearly 90 local research teams over the last 20 years.

• Delivering community- based programs including a transportation service that provides cancer patients in more than 50 Manitoba communities approximately 30,000 rides to and from treatment every year.

• Working to ensure the government and health care system is responsive to can - cer patients - including helping 12,250 Manitoba families save $23 million each year because we con - vinced the government to cover the cost of cancer treatment and support drugs taken at home.

Lives are being saved as a result. When we began, only one-in-four Canadians survived a cancer diagnosis. Today, the survival rate is 63%. However, we still have work to do as cancer continues to be the leading cause of premature death among Manitobans.

The Cancer Society only exists because of the generosity and trust of Manitobans. We do not receive provincial funding nor do we operate for the benefit of any one health care facility. The support of ordinary citizens allows us to be active in 110 com - munities throughout Manitoba.

We want to thank our dedicated health care pro - fessionals, our partners, our volunteers and all Manitobans for their trust

and support. Together we are making a difference.

Canadian Diabetes Association - Your ongo - ing support enables us to continue delivering pro - grams and services through - out the Westman Region. Manitoba programs include delivering information ses - sions at schools, companies and organizations, distrib - uting resource took kits, holding educational expos and hosting a camp pro - gram for kids with Type 1 diabetes.

Canadian Red Cross Society-Manitoba West Region - Your donation to Red Cross helps keep Manitobans safe through First Aid, swimming and water safety lessons, vio - lence and abuse prevention education, bullying preven - tion education, as well as preparing for, and respond - ing to disasters.

Child & Family Services of Western Manitoba (CFS Western) - Offers protection, preven - tive and effective family strengthening programs and services that seek to support families as well as protect children. CFS Western is a private, non-profit, non- government agency led by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children is the national charity of the Elks of Canada Lodge and Individuals. Donations sup - port programs on local, pro - vincial and national levels. The program falls into three categories:

1. Helping children with special needs (Personal Assistance Program);

2. Programs related to hearing and speech (support of clinical programs that address communicative dis - orders, scholarships and awareness campaigns) and;

3. Promotion and sup - port of Lodges engaged in charitable activities in their communities. Website: www.elks-canada.org toll- free line 1-888-THE ELKS (1-888-843-3557) email: [email protected]

Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba - The Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba is a non-profit agency that depends on generous dona - tions from the public and does not receive any core governemnt funding, nor is it a United Way Agency. Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death in Manitoba. The Foundations’ mission is to prevent dis - ease, save lives and pro - mote recovery.

Multiple Sclerosis

Society of Canada - The MS Society of Canada, Westman Chapter, is a non- profit organization based in Brandon. We provide pro - grams and services to those living with MS throughout western Manitoba. Through our fundraising initiatives, and the outstanding contri - butions of organizations such as the Deloraine Donor’s Choice, we are able to provide these pro - grams and fund cutting edge research to help find a cure, such as the MESCAMS stem cell trial taking place in Winnipeg, MB. Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world, and 3,500 Manitobans are living with the disease. Every day three more Canadians are diagnosed with MS. During the 2015 appeal, please con - sider the MS Society of Canada - help end MS!

The Arthritis Society - More than 250,000 Manitobans, from infants to seniors, have arthritis. The leading cause of disability in Manitoba, arthritis costs our economy $1.8 billion per year. Donations to the Arthritis Society provide funding for arthritis research, community-based education and self-manage - ment programs, a toll free line (1-800-321-1433) and print and web based resources www.arthritis.ca. In Manitoba, the Arthritis Society is not funded by the Government.

The Canadian National Institute For the Blind - CNIB is a reg - istered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully par - ticipate in life. With your donation, CNIB is able to provide personalized reha - bilitation support that helped Canadians overcome the challenges of vision loss and be more independ - ent. Your support is appre - ciated.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch is part of the national health charity com - mitted to kidney health and to improve lives for all peo - ple living with kidney dis - ease. The Foundation pro - vides programs and services to those affected by kidney disease, raises awareness of the major causes and how to prevent kidney disease, as well as funds research to improve treatment. The Foundation is determined to break through the barriers around Kidney Disease.

Southwest Manitoba

Regional Foundation, Deloraine Winchester Fund was founded in 1994 and encompasses seven municipalities. Each municipality is represented on the Board and each municipality has a separate “fund” within the Foundation the income on the invested funds is granted annually to quali - fying charities within each of the municipalities. The donations received through the Donor’s Choice pro - gram in Deloraine/ Winchester are credited to that fund. Over the years these “grants back” to pro - jects and services within the community have benefitted many, from children to sen -

iors and everyone in between. The donations are gratefully received and the

funds are carefully moni - tored by a dedicated board. (Continued on Page 11)


Mystery musician visits Deloraine School Barb Laval, music teacher, has invited mystery musicians to visit throughout the year. Pictured is Joan Adams of Goodlands who played piano for the Grade 2 class. Interestingly, Joan taught Grade 2 in Deloraine in 1964.

PHOTO / COURTESY BARB LAVAL

DELORAINE & AREA DONOR’S CHOICE Box 345, Deloraine, MB R0M 0M0

1. This is a single appeal on behalf of the below organizations. No other canvasser will be at your door for any of the below charities.

2. Please indicate on the statement the amount of your donation to be credited to the organization(s) of your choice.

3. PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: DELORAINE AND AREA DONOR’S CHOICE

CHARITIES AMOUNT

1. Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, Westman Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. ________

2. Canadian Cancer Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. ________

3. Canadian Diabetes Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. ________

4. Canadian Red Cross Society - Manitoba West Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. ________

5. Child & Family Services of Western Manitoba (CFS Western). . . . 5. ________

6. Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. ________

7. Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. ________

8. Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. ________

9. The Arthritis Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. ________

10. The Canadian National Institute For the Blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. _______

11. The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. _______

12. The Southwest Manitoba Regional Foundation Deloraine Winchester Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12. _______

13. Bren-Del-Win Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. _______

14. Southwest Pro-Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14. _______

15. Prairie Skills Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15. _______

16. Wee R Special Daycare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16. _______

17. The ALS Society of Manitoba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. _______

18. Deloraine Health Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18. _______

19. The Manitoba Lung Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. _______

TOTAL ___________

DONOR __________________________________ RECEIPT NO. ________

PHONE NO. ________________________ CALL BACK DATE_____________

CANVASSER: ___________________________________________________

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION DELORAINE AND AREA DONOR’S CHOICE COMMITTEE

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Deloraine/Winchester

THEATRE Showtime 7:30 p.m. 203 North Railway Ave. W.

18A - 125 mins Drama/Romance

FRIDAY & SATURDAY APRIL 3, 4 AND

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

FRIDAY & SATURDAY MARCH 27, 28 AND

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

14A - 129 mins Action/Adventure/Comedy

(Continued on Page 10) Bren-Del-Win Library - Check out the new books, movies and audio books available

at the library. The online catalogue is now available at www.delorainelibrary.com - check the status of items you have borrowed or would like to borrow. You can also use the link to view eBooks.

Southwest Pro-Life stands for the respect of all life from conception to natural death. This is done through education provided through books, videos and pamphlets, as well as billboards, newspaper ads, and guest speakers.

Prairie Skills Inc. is a sustainable community development organization with three areas of focus: 1) arts & culture; 2) preservation and interpretation of local historic resources and 3) education and training. Your donations ensure a broad range of programs and services benefit our community.

Wee-R-Special Daycare - Donated funds are used to help pay for the annual operating costs of the Centre. Donor’s Choice contributions assist the board members and parents reach the annual fundraising goals.

The ALS Society of Manitoba - The ALS Society of Manitoba is very grateful to all the donors who participated in the Deloraine and Area Donor’s Choice Campaign. The donation will directly assist Manitobans living with ALS/MND, through client services, equipment, education and support and other programs like the Brummittt Feasby ALS House - the only Home with Care and Support giving 24 hour, 7 days a week support for those needing respite and longer term care. We also support research on an ongoing basis with the hope that new treatment and hopefully a cure for different forms of the disease will soon be on the horizon.

Deloraine Health Auxiliary - Donors Choice funds help to boost the efforts of the vol - unteer members. It is the Auxiliary who provides those extras to the health care facilities as well as EMS. Currently we are funding for a power stretcher.

Manitoba Lung Association - “When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters”. The Manitoba Lung Association focuses its efforts on lung health education and management of lung disease, the prevention and cessation of tobacco use, improved air quality, tuberculosis control and an occupational lung health program. Did you know that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the 4th leading cause of death in Canada?”

Donor’s Choice charities information

Deloraine & Area Donor’s Choice 2015 campaign submitted by Brenda Adams, Public Relations

The annual Deloraine & Area Donor’s Choice 2015 campaign will be held April 1-17.

There are actually three ways to donate to the canvass: 1. There is the annual door to door campaign. You can use the form out of the

Deloraine Times and give it to a canvasser. 2. The completed forms can be dropped off at the TD Canada Trust Bank. 3. Mail it to Deloraine & Area Donor’s Choice, Box 345, Deloraine, MB R0M

0M0. A receipt will be issued to you from Donor’s Choice. A receipt will be mailed to you if you choose to drop your form at the bank. The

bank does not issue receipts. We want to thank all those who have volunteered to canvass and hope to have all

the kits back to the TD Bank by April 17.

SNIFF OUT A GREAT DEAL IN

THE CLASSIFIEDS!!

Deloraine Times & Sta r Phone (204)747-2249 • Fax (204)522-3648

[email protected]


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Literacy Program Leaders $15 per hour x 32 hours per week

Southwest Horizon School Division requires four enthusiastic youth (ages 16-29) to work on an exciting summer program in our Division for an 8 week period from June 22 until August 14, 2015. Responsibilities will include: The development and administration of a preschool and a school age literacy recreation program in each community. Applicants should have experience with both age groups as well as a love of literacy. Interest/study in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Working in partners, leaders will deliver programming in each of the following Southwest Horizon School Division communities: Souris, Wawanesa, Hartney, Deloraine, Waskada, Pierson, Melita and the Colony Schools. A valid driver’s license and vehicle is required (mileage will be paid).

For further information contact: Lynn Cory, Student Services Coordinator

Telephone: 1-204-483-6244

To apply for the position (include a resume and three references) email Cindy Locke at

[email protected]

Deadline for applications is April 1 , 2015 We thank all applicants for their interest.

However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful applicants must provide current criminal record

and child abuse registry checks.

VILLAGE OF WASKADA

2013 Audited Financial Statement

Notice is hereby given that the Village of Waskada 2013 Audited Financial Report has been received. This report is available for inspection by any person at the Municipal Office, located at 33 Railway Ave. in Waskada, Manitoba, during regular office hours.

Diane Woodworth CAO

Municipality of Brenda-Waskada

Waskada and Area Annual Waskada and Area Annual Waskada and Area Annual

Community Supper Community Supper Community Supper

April 10, 2015 Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Waskada Community Hall Entertainment provided by the

Internationally Recognized Magician and Entertainer Anders Boulanger

For Ticket Information Call: Griffith Agencies at 204-673-2522

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Lemon Triangle Dainty BASE:

1 cup (2 squares) margarine, softened 1/2 cup icing sugar 1 3/4 cups flour 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt

TOPPING: 4 eggs 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. lemon peel

BASE: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl beat margarine and icing sugar with electric mixer until fluffy. Add flour, baking powder and salt until well blended. Spread dough evenly in a 13 x 9 baking pan. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cool in pan. TOPPING: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice and lemon peel about 4 minutes, using electric mixer. Mix well until fluffy. Pour batter over baked base. Bake 25 minutes or until set. When cooled, sprinkle icing sugar on the top. Refrigerate until it is firm, then cut into triangles, or cut into squares. If the Topping is only a light yellow, I have added a little yellow food colouring to make it more lemony in appearance. Enjoy!

by Donna Anderson

Royals report by Doug Whiteside, manager

Royals drop opening game of final - Wednesday, March 18

Final score: Gladstone Lakers 4 - Deloraine Royals 2 The Royals held their own in the opening game of

the THHL Championship final in Gladstone on March 18 but came up just short, suffering a 4-2 loss. The Royals struck first in the opening period on an unas - sisted effort by Jason Swyripa but the Lakers evened things up at the 17:22 mark to knot the score at 1-1 going into the second frame.

Gladstone extended their lead to 3-1 in the second period despite a couple of powerplay opportunities by the Royals. In the third, Swyripa got his second of the night at the 13:11 mark to cut the lead to 3 - 2 and Deloraine pushed to get the equalizer until a penalty with two minutes remaining in the game gave the Lakers a powerplay opportunity which they cashed in on for their fourth goal with only a minute and a half remaining in the contest. The teams split six minor pen - alties in the game and Gladstone outshot Deloraine 43 - 37 on the game. The Royals will attempt to even the series when they head back to Gladstone on Friday night for game 2 of the best of five series.

Scoring summary: 1. Swyripa - unassisted; 2. Swyripa - unassisted.

• • • Championship series tied at one game each -

Friday, March 20 Final score: Deloraine Royals 3 - Gladstone Lakers 2 The Deloraine Royals rebounded on Friday night

with a 3 - 2 victory in Gladstone to gain a split in the first two road games of the final series. In a hard-fought battle which was fast-paced and physical from the out - set with stellar goaltending, the Royals jumped into a lead midway through the second period and refused to relinquish it for the remainder of the game. Mitch Olson tipped a shot from Joel Whiteside past the Gladstone goalie at the 15:04 mark of the second period to give the Royals the lead. In the third period, Deloraine went up 2-0 on a turnover in the Gladstone end that sent Brett Morrison in all alone and he made no mistake in putting one top corner on the opposing netminder. However, Gladstone wasted no time in getting that one back, scor - ing 47 seconds later, on a powerplay.

Jason Swyripa restored the two goal lead for the Royals with 5:40 to play in the third assisted by Joel Whiteside and Ryan Marsh. The Lakers stayed within

striking distance with their second goal of the game at the tail end of another powerplay and 3:25 remaining. Deloraine maintained control in the dying minutes, however, aided by a late Gladstone roughing penalty with only 2:48 left in the game. Shots were pretty much even throughout the game and the Royals took 4 of 9 minor penalties. Cody Matthewson, the Royals’ goalten - der was spectacular throughout the game but particu - larly in the second period where he robbed the Lakers on a number of excellent scoring opportunities.

Scoring summary 1. Olson - Whiteside - More; 2. Morrison - unassisted; 3. Swyripa - Whiteside - Marsh.

• • • Royals go down two games␣to one in final -

Sunday, March 22 Final score: Gladstone Lakers 6 - Deloraine Royals 2 The Royals missed their opportunity to cash in on

home ice advantage in the THHL Final series dropping game 3 in Deloraine 6 - 2. The teams traded goals in the first period with Ryan Adams converting a nice pass from Brad Twordik and Justin Perreaux to give the Royals an early 1-0 lead. The Lakers evened things up before the end of the period to knot the score at 1- 1 heading into the second period. Gladstone outshot the Royals in the second period and were rewarded with a pair of goals to go up 3-1. The Royals tried to mount a comeback in the third period outshooting the Lakers 15- 8, however, on the scoreboard it was Gladstone that was rewarded with three more goals versus a lone marker by the Royals on a goal by Kelsey Sunaert assisted by Brett Morrison and Jon Naturkach.

On this night it appeared that the Lakers were hun - grier for a win than the Royals who will look to come up with a better outcome on Friday, March 27, when they host the Lakers for game 4.

Scoring summary: 1. Adams - Twordik - Perreaux; 2. K. Sunaert - Morrison - Naturkach.

Pulse Market Update by Alyssa Mistlebacher, Market Analyst

International lentil markets have been steady under rela - tively light trading conditions this past week. Local bids remain highly variable between buyers and from one day to the next. Tightening stocks and slowed offerings by growers are discouraging some exporters from pursuing new busi - ness, while others still look to be covering shorts.

Unseasonal rain and hail storms have been reported in some of India’s pulse growing region. This has the potential to adversely impact quality, as the crop will be ready to har - vest in a week or two. There have also been reports of frost and snowfall in some northern regions of India.

Lentil markets will remain sensitive to growing con - ditions around the world in the medium term, until the Canadian crop is safely in the bin. The next major piece of market-making news will be Saskatchewan lentil acres, with Stats Canada’s first estimates to be released April 23rd.

New-crop lentil bids are softening as most buyers are now covered for their fall shipping requirements. International values are above the equivalent of interior bids for fall 2015, an indication of the solid demand expected in the fall.

The yellow pea market has also grown quieter recently, with a couple of factors looking to keep the short-term out - look bearish. Despite projections for a smaller rabi crop, India is currently sitting on a fair bit of inventory. Indian importers bought heavily earlier in the winter as they were concerned about their domestic harvest but now appear to be pulling back. China is the other import market that has the potential to lead a rally in peas in the months ahead. However, they have been struggling lately, with Chinese buyers backing away from bulk shipments in recent weeks.

New crop yellow pea prices have also plateaued and are starting to pull back in areas. Barring a threat to 2015 yel - low pea yields, new-crop prices could grind lower between spring and harvest, now that old and new-crop prices are trading near even money.

The medium term outlook remains flat to higher, due to strong exports and very tight ending stocks forecast for yel - low peas through to the end of 2014/15. However, the

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DINGWALL - In loving memory of Garry Dingwall, brother and uncle, September 11, 1954 - March 18, 2008.

Little did we know that morning God was going to call your name.

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Donald Tweed , August 13, 1938 - February 26, 2015 Donald Tweed died peacefully at Deloraine Hospital on February 26, 2015 with his wife Audrey and children Lisa and Greg at his bedside. He was 76 years old. Don is survived by his wife Audrey, daughter Lisa (Keith) Vanbeselaere and son Greg. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren Danielle (Greg) Schroeder, Grady and Cassie, Shaun Vanbeselaere and Janelle Rouillard, Aaron Vanbeselaere and Danielle Strong Lamontange and Avery, Jacob Tweed and Jessica Friesen and Will Tweed; sisters Eleanor (Maurice) Demeulemeester and Nancy (Willie) Cloet; as well as sisters-in-law Sandra Sumners and Joan Duncan and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Don and Audrey lived in the Lauder District for 52 years and raised their family on the farm. In 1992, Don went to work on road construction for a year. The next year he passed his Class 1 license and went to work hauling machinery for Tweed Farm Equipment for the next 13 years. The next few years were spent hauling gravel until he was diagnosed with cancer. In September 2014 he and Audrey moved to Deloraine. He fought hard for the next 2 plus years. One of his goals was to see his second great-grandchild born. She was 13 months old when he passed away. As all his friends and family know, Don loved to visit, socialize and tease. He liked to keep up with what his extended family and family were doing and spent hours on the phone doing just that. He cared about them. Don was predeceased by his parents Hazel and Thornton, in-laws Lena and Bill Duncan and brothers-in-law Donald Duncan, Roland Sumners and Ken Layne. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital for the care and consideration that Don and ourselves received while he was with you. Thank you is hardly enough for the cancer clinic girls. You made his 2 years of chemo as good as possible and he thought all of you were special. To the doctors, lab and hospital staff at Killarney, thank you. You became like family. Thanks also to our friends and family for the food brought to our houses, the cards, visits, phone calls, memorials and all the help I received from Ralph, Bill, Maurice and Nancy with transportation to Killarney every week for almost 2 years. You are all very special people. A family graveside service will be held in June at Medora. A celebration of Donʼs life will be held in the evening at Lauder Hall. Any one wishing to come is welcome. Date pending.


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In January a committee was formed of three mem - bers from the RMs of Deloraine-Winchester and Boissevain-Morton. Gord Weidenhamer, Reeve of Deloraine-Winchester chairs the committee.

“We met and agreed we definitely had a problem, and it was time to get some - thing done about it,” said Weidenhamer.

Whitewater Lake (WWL) does not have a natural outlet. Evaporation is the only way for the lake to decrease. Excess mois - ture in the last five years has

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“Since 2011, the lake probably rose two feet when it was already too high. Evaporation is not tak - ing care of it obviously. Mother Nature is creating more and more damage.

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Gates would be installed to be opened only when it would not cause harm to those downstream.

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“I had meetings with people in the west who would say’ why should we take all of the water?

“I think the flood last year taught us how extreme it can be. There were thou - sands of farmland acres flooded. Also in 2014 the flooded lake caused water to back into the community of Deloraine threatening households. That is some - thing I thought that would never happen in my lifetime but if something is not done about the lake I think it is possible and I think anyone anywhere do not want their

homes threatened. It is just beneficial to do it in a way that’s controlled. We need a controlled outlet so it does not go out in its extreme peak,” said Weidenhamer.

Recently, the committee met with three downstream RMs including Brenda-

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“In the future as plans move ahead we hope we can keep the public informed on the progress and everything working towards a positive goal that people downstream can agree with,” concluded Weidenhamer.


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Darrel & Saskia in concert Deloraine & Area United Church presented “Song of the Prairies” - a concert by Darrel & Saskia, a musical duo from Vancouver Island. See article for more. PHOTO/ JUDY WELLS

by Judy Wells Deloraine Area United

Church presented singer/ songwriters Darrel & Saskia Delaronde in their “Song of the Prairies” concert on Saturday, March 21.

These talented musi - cians were recently nomi - nated for Group/Duo of the Year in the Vancouver Island Music Awards. They often tour with Garry Fjellgaard and Valdy and have been fea - tured in the Southwest Showcase series in the past.

Saskia is originally from The Netherlands. When she came to Canada she admired many musi - cians, one being Emmy Lou Harris.

We’d like to start tonight with one of my favourites made famous by Don Williams and Emmy Lou Harris - “If I Needed You.”

Darrel grew up on a farm near Maymont, Saskatchewan. As a song - writer he gets inspiration from his early days on the prairies.

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The newest album launched by Darrel & Saskia is “The Bluebird Trail.” The duo performed many songs from the album, including “Prairie Elevator.” Darrel says this song was inspired by a visit to Stettler, Alberta where a group (Stettler Elevator Preservation Society) trying to pre - serve some wooden grain elevators.

“It’s nice to be back on the prairies and to be understood,” said Darrel.

There’s only one song on the new album that wasn’t written by Darrel or Saskia. “Orphan Girl” is a gospel tune written by Gilian Welch.

As a young girl, Saskia spent a great deal of time with her grandma who strongly encouraged her to sing. She also taught Saskia how to yodel. Saskia treated the audi - ence to a delightful yodel - ing number.

One of the most popu - lar songs in recent history is “Halleluia” written by Canadian songwriter Leonard Cohen. Darrel & Saskia presented their moving and heartfelt ver - sion of the song.

“People sometimes think songwriters work on writing for days/weeks, but the truth is we get flashes of inspiration,” says Darrel.

For example when they were driving down the Yellowhead highway one day a black bear ran in front of their car and Darrel said a song jut jumped into his head — “There’s A Bear.” The song turned into a chil - dren’s song and basically talks about what to do if you meet a bear. It’s delightful and fun.

Saskia talked about the five years they lived in Saskatchewan and endured the long winters in an old drafty house. It was the inspiration for “Cabin Fever” a song which most relates to many Canadians.

“Laura’s Kitchen” is a song that tells a true story about Laura

“We’d like to thank Ron and Verna for their hospitality, for opening up your homes and hearts. Thank you to all in atten - dance — for supporting

live music. We are hon - oured to play for you.”

Saskia was born and raised in Amsterdam and as an immigrant she has a strong desire to visit her homeland in Holland. “A Spring Day in Holland” is a sweet reminder.

The inspiration for “Porch Light” came to Darrel in 2001. “It was after 911 and our kids were starting to move away.” The Royal Canadian Legion has adopted this song as one of its memorial songs.

Saskia recalls of times with her grandmother. “ She played music and was a great story teller. She told me about the hun - ger winter (the winter before they were liberated by the Canadians). When the Dutch people came to know the Canadians were not far away and soon they would be liberated, grandma found every little scrap of cloth available and created replicas of Canadian uniforms for her children. When the Canadian soldiers saw

these children they stopped their tanks and boosted the boys aboard so they could help liberate their small town.”

“My dad was so impressed with this and with the Canadians that he moved his family to Canada,” said Saskia.

Still on the topic of wartime, the duo per - formed “Warbride.”

“Walking Shoes” is about finding whatever gets you through life.

The concert continued with “Grandma’s Quilts,” “Jolene,” -song made famous by Dolly Parton; and “Don’t Let Me Come Home a Stranger” (a spiritual).

Once when Saskia had run out of inspiration for song writing she was thinking about being an immigrant. When she’s in Canada she wants to be in Holland and when she’s in Holland she wants to be in Canada. However, when Vancouver Island became their home, she really did

feel at home and she wrote the song “Grateful.”

Darrel & Saskia per - formed “The Train Song” - an appropriate conclu - sion to a prairie concert. Following a standing ova - tion they concluded with

“Plaisir D’Amour” - a song taught to Saskia by her grandmother.

Note: If you missed this amazing concert, the duo will be in Gainsborough, SK for a flood relief concert.

Darrel & Saskia in concert

Deloraine Minor Ball Groundskeeper

May - August 2015For more information contact

Sara Rommelaere at 204-573-5274Wage to be determined.


Maguire presents pins to veterans

Larry Maguire, MP Brandon-Souris presented three veterans with 75th anniversary pins to commemorate significant milestones in the Second World War. The certificates and pins were presented to proudly recognize those who bravely served and s a c r i f i c e d . Pictured right, Maguire presents to veteran Don Bolduc; below, Maguire presents to veteran Roy King and below right, Maguire presents to veteran Don Hasselfield. See article for more.

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You’re invited to theDeloraine & District Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, April 76:00 p.m. • Deloraine Legion

Supper will be providedALL WELCOME

by Judy Wells Larry Maguire, MP

Brandon-Souris visited Deloraine on March 12, 2015. He presented cer - tificates and commemo - rative lapel pins to World War II veterans Don Bolduc, Roy King and Don Hasselfield. Legion members Jim Sanders and Marty More were also on hand for the presentations.

Maguire said the Government of Canada is honouring World War II veterans still living across Canada. There are still 160 WWII vet - erans living in Brandon-Souris. As someone pointed out the veterans must be 88.5 years old to be eli - gible for this recogni - tion. That’s significant in itself that there are that many veterans of that age.

“I always encourage people to visit our vet - erans. It is a privilege for me to do these pres - entations,” he said. The certificates:

‘From 2014 to 2020, Canada is marking the 75th anniversary of sig - nificant milestones in the Second World War and proudly recogniz - ing those who bravely served and sacrificed on our behalf.

More than one mil - lion Canadians served in uniform between 1939 and 1945 — an impressive number given the fact that Canada’s population at the time was only 11 million. Whether serv - ing in the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force, Merchant Navy or with other Allied forces, the chal - lenges for our men and women in uniform were

immense and the danger great. Indeed, more than 45,000 Canadians lost their lives during the Second World War and over 55,000 more were wounded.

Canadians, like you, who served during this conflict selflessly ral - lied together in extraor - dinary ways to defend the right of all people to live in peace and free - dom. It is due to your brave and courageous service that the struggle against tyranny and oppression was won. Canada will never for - get your valiant war - time service and your life-long dedication to your great country.

On behalf of a grate - ful nation, please accept this certificate of rec - ognition and com - memorative lapel pin for your service during the Second World War.’

Lest we forget Hon. Julian Fantino Minister of Veterans

Affairs The certificate which accompanied the lapel pin:

“On behalf of a grateful nation, we pre - sent this Certificate of Recognition as a trib - ute to your selfless acts of service and sacrifice during the Second World War, in defence of Canada and our shared values of free - dom, democracy and the rule of law.

The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C. M.P. Prime Minister of Canada The pin:

The design of the commemorative pin and the illustration on the certificate are based on the original “Victory Nickel” which features a flaming torch and a

large ‘V’ standing both for victory and the coin’s denomination. The coin was originally in circulation from 1943 to 1945, and was re-issued in 2005 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

Maguire presents pins to veterans

deloraine times & star march 27, 2015

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