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May 2016Check out our Facebook page!Vol. 6 Issue 12

The Ste. Anne Lions Club recently hosted their annual town cleanup. “We had a great turnout and the weather was perfect, everyone did agreat job,” said Cathy Roy, a member of the club. Teams even showed up eager to start the day with bags of garbagealready collected along their way to the park. As participants arrived theychose sections of the town they wanted to tackle then teams went out andcleaned up debris that accumulated over the winter. Two of the Lions Club members went around visiting businesses offer-ing to wash their windows. After done participants where invited back tothe park for a free barbeque lunch and free face painting for the littleones. The Ste. Anne Lions Club would like to thank everyone who came outto enjoy the day with them and to the schools for helping the week prior.

Voters in the constituency ofDawson Trail have elected not onlya new MLA, but a new party. BobLagasse who represents the PCParty of Manitoba becomes ourrepresentative in the Provincial Leg-islature. Lagasse garnered morevotes than Terry Hayward of theManitoba Liberals, Roxane Dupuisof the NDP and David Sutherlandof the Manitoba Party to win theseat on April 19.

Ste. Anne Sparkles New MLA

Ecolé Ste. Anne Immersion’s(ESAI) Parent Advisory Council(PAC) is reaching out to themembersof the community for do-nations. The goal is to add somewheelchair accessible play ele-ments and a new play structurealong with a decentralized playspace at ESAI. Over the last 6 years,the PAC has raised over $115,000in cash donations, time commit-ments, and savings. Their short-fall is now under $9,000. The PAC has recognized the factthat Ste. Anne has no wheelchairaccessible play structures. They arein the process of updating andadding 4 handicap accessible el-ements. They have also planned a

Final Funding Stretch for“Accessible” Playground

green space that adds two ad-ditional wheelchair accessibleelements. About 1/6th oftheir cost ($20,916) comesfrom adding essential equip-ment that welcomes childrenand families of all abilities.  The parents of ESAIformed a non-profit orga-nization and took on a

long-term capital project tofundraising $125,498.90 to mod-ernize, add wheelchair access, in-crease the capacity, and add adecentralized natural play area.They have also just completed anengineering inspection and theplan is to remove three unsafe partsimmediately and make it safe untilit can be decommissioned by theend of the school year. The proposed natural play areawill include boulder, log, andmound features – will also includesome new ideas for the schoolyard.It adds a creative, quiet space, andan outdoor classroom. For moreinformation contact Gunnar atcent0001@me.com or 204-422-9888.

Upcoming Events

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Gardening club for kids 6+ Club will take place May 9, 16, 30 June 6, 13 and20. At the Arena. Have fun with gardening activities and creative crafts for thegarden. Cost of club is $35 plus $15 supplies. Please preregister 204-422-6577or email recservices@steannemb.ca

Yoga for kids ages 6 to 12 Will take place at 736 Traverse Rd. upstairs. May 7,14, 28 June 4, 11 and 25 from 12 - 1 PM. cost $65. drop in is $10 if spaceallows. Please preregister 204-422-6577 or email recservices@steannemb.ca

Adult Yoga Will be held May 7, 14, 28 June 4, 11 and 25 from 1 to 2:10 PM at736 Traverse Rd. upstairs. cost for all $56 or $10 drop if space allows 736 TraverseRd. upstairs Please preregister 204-422-6577 or email recservices@steannemb.ca

Introduction to Dance classes ages 4-7 Instructor will assess the needs of thekids and interests and create two great class options. Our instructor is anexperienced teacher and is currently a professional dancer for more informationcall 204-422-6577 or email recservices@steannemb.ca

Public Meeting On Tuesday, May 10 at 7 pm. Accueil Kateri Centre, Inc.(foodbank) will have a Public meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 132Central Ave. Everyone welcome and new memberships accepted. Contact Guy204-422-5408 or 204-346-2049.

Spring Bike Tune-up and Repair tips Thursday, May 12 from 4 pm - 6 pm. Ifyou’re in need a spring tune-up for your bike. Or need some advice and want tolearn a bit more about repairing your bike? Come out to the Ste. Anne PoliceStation and get some tips and tricks. For more info call 204-422-6577 or emailrecservices@steannemb.ca.

Bike Rodeo May 19. In partnership with Ste. Anne Police and Manitoba PublicInsurance. Come out for safety, decorating, BBQ and more. Seeking volunteers ifinterested please email: recservices@steannemb.ca.

Seine River Services for Seniors AGM Everyone is welcome to attend theAnnual General Meeting on Thursday, May 19, at the Richer Young at HeartCommunity Center. The day will also consist of a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. toacknowledge our great volunteers followed by the Annual General Meeting at 1p.m. there will be entertainment, a guest speaker on wills and door prizes. Formore information or to register please contact Juliette Rowan at 204-424-5285before May 13.

Richer Community Wide Garage Sale Will take place From Friday, May 27 –Sunday, May 29. Lots of great deals available all over town. Everyone welcome!

Walk for Dog Guides and Eastman Pet Adoption Fair Will be held together atWaldenway Canine & Kitty Camp on May 28 from 10 am - 4 pm. Bring the family,bring your friends for an exciting day and meet many wonderful pets and guidedog. For more information or to register for the walk for dog guides go to:purinawalkfordogguides.com. For more information on the adoption fair go to:Dogadoptionmb.com

Hospital Family Health Walk Will take place on Saturday, June 4 from 10:30 am- 1:30 pm at the Hospital Grounds. Hospital Fundraiser includes a 4 km familywalk, followed by a picnic lunch with outdoor activities for all ages, including thechance to see a Fire Truck! To register contact fondshopitalsteanne.ca/health-walk/and download pledge form. Registration is free. Door prizes and grand prizes to bewon for most money raised.

The Ste. Anne Lions Clubwould like to welcome the firstAlzheimer Society Walk in theTown of Ste. Anne. The walkregistration will take place

Alzheimer Walk Coming to Ste. Anneduring the Annual Kite Festival onJune 11 at the Ste. Anne soccerpark just south of the fire hall. The Walk registration is plannedfor 10 am and the walk will start at

10:30 am. Participants canchoose two options for walking...a short walk of approximately 20minutes or a longer walk forthose who really want to getsome exercise (about 30 – 45minutes). For participants to join it’s aminimum donation of $25 foradults. Walkers will receive adonation receipt. Kids walk forfree. There will be team chal-lenges. A team of 10 whocommit to raising $1,000 receivematching team t-shirts. Gift cardsgiveaways are available for otherlevels of funds raised. “The Alzheimer Society hasbeen providing services in Ste.Anne since February of thisyear,” said walk organizer

Leona Doerksen, who is also theRegional Coordinator of theAlzheimer Society. “We are sohonored to be asked to share inthe Kite Festival Family Day.Families are so importantespecially to people who havebeen diagnosed with Alzheimer’sor other dementia. It is possibleto live well, even with dementia,when we have the help andsupport we need. Thanks to theLions’ Club for this opportunity tohave a Walk for Alzheimer’s tobring awareness and help raisefunds for the Alzheimer Society.” For more information or toregister for the walk you cancontact Leona at 204-326-5771,email alzse@alzheimer.mb.ca orvisit www.alzheimer.mb.ca.