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Souris Sabres varsity girls rugby team high school

champs For the tenth time in 13 years, Souris Sabres varsity girls are number one in the Westman High School Rugby (WHSR) league. Pictured left: Souris Sabre Charlotte West slicing through Minnedosa defenders on way to a 36 - 19 win and WHSR championship. Below: The team celebrates their win. PHOTOS / GLEN KIRBY

Souris girls win rugby league by Glen Kirby

“Awesome,” says Kristin Kirkpatrick, describing last weekend’s victory in the Westman High School Rugby (WHSR) league final. The Souris Sabres girls beat Minnedosa Chancellors 36- 19 on the pitch at Souris School, with picture-perfect weather and a crowd of nearly 100 cheering both squads.

“The girls played great. The game went as planned,” says Sabres coach Brian Yon. “Just fan - tastic,” he adds with a grin. “Winning never gets old.”

The ladies, undefeated in regular season play, cap - tured their tenth WHSR title in 13 years. Leading 19-5 at the half, the Sabres had strong showings from Kaylee Butterfield with two tries, and singles from Kirkpatrick, Jamie Campion, Lexi Arthurson and Charlotte West, who also added three conver - sions.

The Sabres have appeared in all 13 league finals but fell to Minnedosa last year, making this win especially sweet for veteran team members like Kirkpatrick and West.

“It’s a great way to go out in my Grade 12 year,” said West, as she waited with her teammates for photos after the game. “We executed well and didn’t let mistakes affect us.”

The team will now com - pete in the Manitoba High School Provincials this weekend in Winnipeg at St. Paul’s High School. They open against Vincent Massey Collegiate. Defending provincial champion Sisler Spartans will battle Minnedosa, with winners advancing to the

gold medal game and the losers competing for bronze.

Souris has been a rugby powerhouse since the pro - gram was introduced in 2003. The boys have cap - tured four league titles and one provincial champion - ship. The girls have steam - rolled to 10 league titles and dominated the provin - cials, capturing six gold medals in 12 years.

“You really feel like a part of something,” says Kirkpatrick, called “Double-K” by teammates and coach. “We travel together, win together, lose together. We’re from three different towns but we all play as one.”

Kirkpatrick is from Grande-Clairiere and says students from Reston, Hartney and Souris schools are wearing Sabres colours

this year. “Rugby has been life-

changing,” says West, who is pursuing a medical degree and has signed a let - ter of intent to play with York University Lions in Toronto. “It’s opened up doors for me. Without rugby, I wouldn’t be going to Toronto.”

West, a WHSR All-Star who started her rugby career at age 9, is excited

for the opportunity to play rugby at the next level but aware that the stakes will be higher.

“It will be intimidating,” she says. “Next year, there will be bigger expectations. You won’t be able to miss tackles.”

Kirkpatrick will attend the University of Regina this fall and plans to take a year off from elite play and compete in recreational

rugby. The Sabres head into the

provincials with five of the top nine WSHR leading scorers - West, Kirkpatrick, Butterfield, Campion and Kendra Roberts.

Souris Sabres varsity girls captured Provincial championships in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 while the varsity boys won a Provincial title in 2013.

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Local artists open art gallery Opening an art gallery has become a reality for six local artists. The Sisters at heART Gallery, in Souris, held their grand opening on Friday, May 22. Pictured (L-R): Artists Bev Karnes, Debbie Cann, Doreen Logeot, Patti Robinson, Lynne Janz. Missing from picture: Lesley Moffitt. PHOTO/ DEBBIE BUTLER

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Local artists open art gallery Opening an art gallery has become a reality for six local artists. The Sisters at

heART Gallery opened on Friday, May 22, at 3:00 p.m. with Jackie Kirkup, Chamber president, doing the honours. Standing by was Shawn McKinney, Souris Economic Development Officer.

This has been a dream come true for Lynne Janz and five other artists who have rented 35 Crescent Ave. W. and have filled this space with works of art they have cre - ated. It all started a long time ago when Lynne Janz decided she had too much art sit - ting around the house. In order to do more, some of the artworks needed to find a new home. She looked into different options and venues. With hopes of being open this month, 35 Crescent Ave. W was the perfect fit.

In order to afford a gallery space, she needed to find fellow artists, who also had a lot of artworks for sale, to join her. A few phone calls, immediate “Yes, I want to be involved” responses and she had enough funds to go ahead with the venture. The venue they chose was ready to move into, was centrally located, overlooking the park, and was the right size. The bonus for Souris is one less empty store front.

Along with Lynne, who explores lots of different mediums from coffee, to pen and ink, and acrylics, the artists involved are Debbie Cann, originally from Winnipeg, moved to Souris two years ago, and loves using pastel chalks; Bev Karnes, from Oak Lake Beach, does fantastic works with gourds and lately pastel portraits; Doreen Logeot from Deleau, now living in Souris, is an author of three novels, and is cur - rently working on acrylic with oil paintings; Lesley Moffitt from Oak Lake Beach and her latest artistic talents have led her into fibre art and Patti Robinson, dabbles in many different mediums from alcohol inks to homespun Llama wool wall hangings.

The artists look forward to tourist season, visiting with local Sourisites, and shar - ing their talents. Already this group knows they are going to be busy this summer. People are asking about beginner adult art lessons and children’s art lessons. Not all classes will be held during gallery hours with Monday to Wednesdays as a possibility also. Classes will be posted at the Gallery and also through the rec office and at the campground registration office. All artists have personnel business cards at the Gallery with contact information. Sisters at heArt Gallery also has a facebook page.

The Gallery artists were very happy to see so much positive interest from the pub - lic on opening day.

Business hours are Thursday and Fridays from 4:00 - 8 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Sundays 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Also open holiday Mondays. Everyone is welcome to come in and browse with no admission charged.

by Gale Collinson Cribbage players

needed 4 1/2 tables on Wednesday, May 20. The highest score of the evening was made by Mona Canning and Les Morris. Pat Giesbrecht and Gale Collinson achieved second place and Viola Logan with Ken Ryckman finished in third spot. Les Morris ended the eve - ning with a flourish as he also won the 50-50 draw.

Our clubroom was host to 16 hopeful noise - makers on Thursday, May 21. The most noise definitely came from Betty Devins as she shouted five times. Barb Gordon tried to catch her but could only make three yells. However, her last effort came on the Little House and earned her $21. Making two hol - lers were Marie Neilson and Gale Collinson.

Our meat draw of Friday, May 22, was a busy evening and lucky tickets were well spread around. The only person able to take home two meat packages was Scott Phillips. He must have known he was going to win because he sat close enough so he did not have to leave his chair to

pick his winnings. The 50-50 draw amounted to $108 and the winning number belonged to Doris Dron. Diana McCallum was eager to take home the “Chase the Ace” pot of $4,001. Unfortunately for her, the Ace stayed elusive and so we will offer it again next week. We are planning to have a bar - becue after our meat draw of Friday, June 12. It will be hamburgers,

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Souris 4-H member Ty Heath with dad, Clint (L) and leader Chris Chabluk display the go cart they built with skills learned in the Small Engines project. PHOTO /SUBMITTED

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 10:30 a.m. - Registration for the Gutsy Walk 11:00 a.m. - Show and Shine Car Show 11:30 a.m. - Gutsy Walk begins 12:00 p.m. - Lunch is available for purchase from J&S

Meats and The Woodfire Deli 12:30 p.m. - Magician 1:00 p.m. - Fireman’s Rodeo for Kids hosted by the

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Souris 4-Her’s busy in May by Megan Simon

Souris 4-H Challengers held their annual achievement on Wednesday, May 13. Members displayed their project from the past year. Projects included everything from food to sewing and outdoor living to rocketry and everything in between. There were some new projects this year including cake decorating, design my space and bicycling.

Each member gave a quick report during the evening program about the favourite part of their projects. From all accounts, new skills were learned and it was a lot of fun. The Beef Project members will have their show and sale at the Souris Fair on July 13.

On May 23, Club members took part in the Provincial Highway Cleanup Day. Ditches were cleaned 6 km north and west of Souris with members gathering up 92 bags of garbage! Taking a morning to help make the roadways more beautiful is a great way for members to provide some community service and take care of the envi - ronment. Thanks to everyone who slowed down on the highway to keep members and parents safe while they worked.

Letter to the editor Dear editor,

Please let me have some space in your paper to clarify statements made at our public financial meeting and some articles in the last two issues of your paper.

To the citizens of Souris-Glenwood, and more specifically, the ratepayers of the urban ward, the former Town of Souris.

Number 1 - The issue regarding Local Improvement Plan - By-law No. 05-2015. This by-law is to formalize a repayment for a loan the Town took out to develop the

Forrest Avenue residential subdivision. This plan will only be exercised if less than two lots in the subdivision are sold in any given year. Money raised by the sale of town lots will be put into a reserve to make the annual payment of approximately $72,309.33. (For example, if two $45,000 lots are sold this summer, Council will see that the 2016 payment is made to the bank leaving a balance of roughly $18,000 to go toward the 2017 payment).

As well, the lot prices have been questioned. These were determined after looking at all costs associated with the subdivision development and also with a mind to not under - cut local private developers who are actively advertising residential lots for sale.

Number 2 - The payment towards the permanent diking system. In the May 15 Souris Plaindealer, I commented to reporter Glen Kirby that the per -

manent diking system was in the range of $4.5 million and likely to creep upward. I did not have the paperwork in front of me and was going by memory. At the public financial meeting, a $5 million figure was mentioned by our CAO. Until we get the final tally in order to go ahead with the debenture this is only conjecture. Darci Semeschuk in her “Breaktime” column in the May 22 edition of the Plaindealer erroneously states that $500,000 (the Town’s 10%) will be borne by taxes in 2015. Wrong. It only is shown in the 2015 plan as a future expense. If indeed that ends up being the figure, ratepayers can, as one option, pay $500 outright OR they may pay a set amount over a number of years yet to be decided upon (Council can choose the length of the debenture). This annual payment would include some interest as an example only it might be $60 per year for 10 years or $32 per year for 20 years. This remains to be seen until we have a finished program and final cost.

Number 3 - Ms. Semeschuk’s last statement in the column and I quote from the paper “express your concern over the sad state of Souris-Glenwood’s financial affairs” boggles the mind. The urban ward has reserves of approximately $1.6 million and the rural ward has reserves of approximately $800,000 due to a conscious effort to balance quality serv - ice as well as carefully watch finances.

I am sure there are other municipalities in the area quite envious of our financial situa - tion.

Thanks for the space. Mayor Darryl G. Jackson,

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by Vern May

Souris Mini-Sabres Basketball Camp During the month of May, 68 hardworking Grade 1-4 students filled the Souris gym taking part in the first Mini-Sabres Basketball Camp. Over the month, the students were introduced to different skills and game play, with the most important goal of having fun! Mr. Penner would like to thank his coach’s, Mrs. Penner, Miss Zadorozny, Souris alumnus Emma B oisvert, and a number of junior varsity and varsity girls basketball players for all their time and effort in sharing their k nowledge of the game. And, most especially, a huge thanks to all the campers for all their enthusiasm and hard work. See you next y ear! Pictured: Campers work on some ball handling drills. PHOTO /SUBMITTED

Are you good to your mother? by Vern May

My friend Stan Saxon was a good friend and trusted advi - sor who always carried himself with a distin - guished air and spoke very articulately. I would seek his counsel often as a youngster learning the ropes in the wrestling business, but most often I would just listen to the man - ner in which he spoke. He was direct, but col - ourful and always very diplomatic. So, it was of great interest to me to ask him about a col - league of ours, a friendly newcomer who didn’t seem to be get - ting the hang of it. His response, “He’s a nice guy, good to his mother.” I found that to be a peculiar answer, as it really didn’t seem to answer the question, and I was also skeptical that Mr. Saxon knew the man’s family. I never really gave it a second thought until later when, in a differ - ent setting, I heard him use the same descrip - tion for an individual who was so despised in the locker room that I couldn’t fathom that someone would have anything complimen - tary to say about them.

I queried Stan about

it the next time I was able to speak privately with him, his answer struck me immediately and has remained with me ever since.

“What should I have said?,” he asked. “That he’s a piece of gar - bage? Everyone knows that already, so why not say something posi - tive? Maybe he is good to his mother ... do you know differ - ently?”

Saxon’s diplomacy left me in a stunned silence for the rest of the day, reflecting on

what he had said. Certainly in the workplace, we have encountered persons - whether co-workers or clients - that have left a sour taste in our mouth. However, when we allow ourselves to speak unprofessionally (in private or public) you’ve contributed to a toxic atmosphere that only fuels more of the same behaviour.

In my travels I’ve often been asked my opinion. In most cases, these opinions were solicited by the media

when one must assume that everything they say is ‘on the record’. Even when baited by a journalist to help them fulfill what - ever agenda they were pursuing, there have been times when I have extended a Saxon- esque response. To those unaware, they would give a curious look and nod, impressed sometimes by what they believed to be a very warm endorsement of an indi - vidual. Of course, those that I worked and

travelled with most came to know (and in some cases watch for) the change in tone that accompanied a less than genuine endorse - ment of an individual.

Functioning in an environment where you would find yourself entrusting your physi - cal well-being to a co- worker, maintaining professional decorum and rapport, even when both parties knew that the relationship was somewhat strained or compromised was very important. One wrong

move could result in someone spending the rest of their life in a wheelchair ... and there are anecdotal accounts of that outcome. Outside the ring, life can be just as perilous in a Board or Council setting where the ‘majority rules’ envi - ronment can handicap one’s livelihood. Diplomacy and tact are transferrable skills for any workplace.

Outside of the wres - tling game, I have met many, many people that I would say are great to their mother, but will only offer that infor - mation upon direct questioning.

And that’s just another lesson I’ve car - ried with me from the School of Hard Knocks.


Souris School renovations underway

A $2.75 million dollar renovation is currently underway at Souris School. The project intends to transform the look of the building and will remove asbestos products from the exterior walls. Pictured top is the plans from the renovations, and right is part of the crew working on the building.

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Souris School gets facelift by Glen Kirby

A $2.75 million dollar renovation is underway at Souris School, transforming the look of the 1960s building and removing asbestos products from the exterior walls.

“It’s a significant project,” says Glynn Warnica, Operations Supervisor with the Southwest Horizon School Division. “When we’re finished, the early years and middle years wings will be faced with tyndal stone and the classrooms will have a 50% increase in windows.”

Warnica says this work is the final stage in a $10 million, 10-year refurbishment of the school. The roof, heating and ventilation have already been modernized. In the coming months, crews will replace the ubiquitous blue siding with stonework.

“The school is 1961 vintage,” says Warnica. “It’s time for renewal. When we’re done, it will look like a new building.”

Brandon-based Horizon Builders Ltd is oversee - ing the work and has contracted more than a dozen sub-trades to assist, including crews certified to handle the asbestos found in the school’s blue cement board siding. A popular additive used for many decades to increase durability, asbestos has been linked to health risks and banned in products in Canada. The government heavily regulates its removal or displacement in existing structures.

“There is no danger to humans at Souris School,” says Warnica. “The asbestos only becomes a problem if you cut or grind the cement siding. This project will remove the last of the asbestos from the building.”

Temporary plywood walls have been built to isolate children in classrooms from the construction, wh ich is expected to be completed in November. Warnica says the provincial government is paying for the entir e project.

Similar work is underway at Killarney School in the Turtle Mountain School Division. Warnica says another project slated for this summer in Southwest Horizon School Division is repairin g the

gymnasium roof at Pierson School. Earlier this month, the Division opened a new million-dollar Earl y Learning Centre in Wawanesa.

Hartney ‘ Leaps into Spring! ’ submitted

The Hartney Horticultural Society held their annual “ Leap into Sprin g” Garden Day on Saturday, May 2, in the Hartney Centennial Centre.

Approximately 90 people attended the information - packed event. After welcoming comments from Socie ty president Edna Radcliffe and Connie Lagerquist, representing the Manitoba Horticultural Association, the program began with Claris Isabey of Hartney demonstrating the art of flower arranging. Claris made three bea utiful arrange - ments which were later raffled off to lucky ticket holders.

The next speaker was Dr. Bill Paton, retired Brandon University professor, who gave a very interesti ng talk on tree pruning accompanied by visuals and samples of pruning equipment. Following a delicious lunch pr ovided by Society members, the afternoon began with a question and answer session conducted by Dr. Paton.� Sev eral topics were discussed.

During the breaks throughout the day, those in attendance were able to visit the many vendors who ha d a variety of products for sale.�Due to the generosity of many businesses, individuals and the vendors, there w ere a large number of door prizes available to be won.

The final speaker of the day was Mark Humphries. Mark, along with his family, operate Westwood Ranch Garden Centre which consists of greenhouses, a zoo and children entertainment area near Elkhorn, MB. Mark gave an entertaining and humourous presentation on the history of his business bringing the day to anothe r successful conclusion.


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F or this week’s article, I will not be talking directly about health or fitness.�Instead, I thought the timing was right to pause and reflect on my journey so far and give thanks to those who have supported me along the way.� On Friday, May 29, I will be giving the Valedictorian Address at the Brandon University after - noon Convocation cere - mony.� I will be graduating with my second degree, a Bachelor of Education, and I look forward to starting my career as a professional teacher.�

In preparation for this day, I have spent a great deal of time thinking about what I want to say to my fellow graduates.� My first few attempts were all too personal, but in the end, I think I got it just right.� I decided I would give three pieces of advice in my speech: Be a lifelong learner, invest in your rela - tionships, and strive to be

better everyday in pursuit of excellence.� But, I still felt that I needed to voice my deepest gratitude, especially to those who have been there from the beginning supporting me.� So, I decided to use this week’s article as my outlet since many of the readers have been and will continue to be my greatest cheering sec - tion.� �

Firstly, thank you to all of my family.� Thank you for providing me with every opportunity, whether it was academic or athletic. I appreciate your undying support, countless hours spent at cold hockey rinks, and dwindling bank accounts as we travelled all over in order to satisfy my passion for hockey. You have always known that I was made to test my own limits. Many people assume that I am a stereotypical jock but those closest to me know how important formal education is in my life as well.� I have often won - dered where I would be now if I had followed my grandfather’s (Gordon McIntosh) advice to go to Harvard University on a h o c k e y

scholarship.�However, those thoughts get immediately squashed because that would mean that I wouldn’t have met my wife, Lindsay, or made the beautiful Town of Souris my home.�

Next, I would like to thank the sport of hockey. Since retiring from profes - sional play in 2011, I have been amazed to discover all of the ways I can use the skills I learned from the game in my real life endeavours.� The sport of hockey, and being a mem - ber of a team, have taught me many valuable lessons about work ethic, dedi - cation, leadership, collabo - ration, and diversity.� Travelling the world and reaching the top level of my sport have definitely helped shape me.� I am also incredibly thankful for the amazing people I met through hockey, including teammates, coaches, train - ers, owners, and fans.

And lastly, I need to thank you to the Town of Souris.� Thank you for wel - coming me into your com - munity and embracing me as one of your own.�Whenever I’m asked where my hometown is, I

always say Souris with great pride.� From the first time I visited this incredible community 10 years ago, I knew this was where I wanted to end up.�This Town has taught me the importance of community and the significance of being an active member through volunteering.� I am so proud to be a part of numerous programs such as the Hockey Manitoba Breakfast Club, Souris Minor Hockey, Souris School Badminton Team, and the Family Fun Night.� It is the people that make this beautiful location the best hometown in the world.

So, thank you to all for helping me reach this mile - stone in my life.� I will con - tinue to work hard towards new goals and strive for excellence in all that I do.

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Souris RCMP News Report Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: In two separate incidents, Souris residents have filed theft of bicycle complaints to

police. In the first incident, the bike was stolen but was located by the owner. In the second complaint, the bike is described as a black mountain bike, with a very large seat, sides stand, and plastic piece for holding a pump. Residents are reminded to keep their bikes in a secure location and to document the description of the bike, the serial number, along with a photograph of their bike in case of a theft.

Souris RCMP was called to a disturbance at a school sporting event. Complaints came in that two spectators were heckling and shouting obscenities at the opposing team and game official. Police attended and reminded the sports fans that cheering in a civil manner is the appropriate response and that further obscenities hurled at the players or staff will lead to charges for caus - ing a disturbance.

Police were called to a suspicious vehicle call in the rural part of Souris- Glenwood. The complain - ant stated that a red Dodge Ram was driving around his property. When the driver saw the complainant, he took off towards town. A description of the driver was given. This file is currently not solved.

A Break & Enter at the Ag Society Fairgrounds was reported. Unknown person(s) forcefully entered the building sometime between Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24. Police have attended and taken pic - tures of the scene. This file is currently being inves - tigated. If you have knowl - edge of this or any other crime, please contact Souris RCMP.

Continued complaints about quads/off-road vehi - cles being driven in town are being reported. Police will be actively watching for these drivers as they can and may be charged and given a steep fine under the Off Road Vehicle Act.

Speeding: 1; Other HTA Charges: 3; False Alarms: 2; Criminal Record Checks this month to date: 16.


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Municipality of Grassland

PUBLIC NOTICERegarding the 2015 Financial Plan

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of the Municipal Act that the Council of the Municipality of Grassland intends to present its Financial Plan for the fi scal year 2015 at a Public Hearing at the council chambers of the Municipality of Grassland, 209 Airdrie Street, Hartney, Manitoba on June 9, 2015 at 7:00 P.M.

The meeting is open to the general public and the Council will hear any person who wishes to make a presentation, ask questions or register an objection to the proposed Financial Plan.

Copies of the Financial Plan are available for review and may be examined by any person during the regular offi ce hours of the Municipality of Grassland at either the Minto Municipal Offi ce, 201 South Railway Street, Minto, Manitoba or the Hartney Municipal Offi ce, 209 Airdrie Street, Hartney, Manitoba.

Brad CoeChief Administrative Offi cer

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The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is fre -

quently called “a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) for everything else beyond retirement.” Unlike with an RRSP, you can access the money in your TFSA with no tax con - sequences for any need, and the amounts with - drawn are added back to your contribution limit amount in the following year. Any Canadian resi - dent who has reached the age of majority can

contribute up to $10,000* annually to a TFSA. But when should you consider this type of savings plan? A TFSA may be useful if:

• You are a younger investor. If you are cur - rently in a low tax bracket and expect to be in a higher bracket in the future, contributing to a TFSA may be best for you. RRSPs offer tax savings if your income is in a higher tax bracket when you contribute to the plan and in a lower bracket when you with - draw. By contributing to a TFSA while in a low tax bracket, your invest - ments grow tax free. When your tax rate is higher, you can with - draw funds from your TFSA to contribute to an RRSP and reduce more of your future taxes. Also, you are able to reclaim the amount you withdraw toward your TFSA annual contri - bution limit in the fol - lowing year.

• You are an estab - lished saver. If you have limited contribution room or have maximized your annual RRSP con - tributions and are look - ing for ways to save more for retirement, a TFSA can help comple - ment your retirement plan. In addition, you can give your spouse money that he or she can then use to contribute to a TFSA without affect - ing your TFSA contri - bution room or attracting income attribution.

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help diversify your income stream. You can hold accounts with dif - fering tax treatments in order to help smooth out your tax liabilities.

• You are retired. Unlike with an RRSP, there is no requirement to close your TFSA at age 71. In addition, you can continue to contrib - ute to a TFSA even though you may no longer be eligible to make RRSP contri - butions.

• You are interested in preserving your finan - cial legacy. The TFSA allows you to directly name a beneficiary. Upon your death, your TFSA assets can pass directly to your benefici - ary tax free and also avoid probate. As always, please consult your tax advisor or estate-planning lawyer and your financial advi - sor.

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this summer in your community.

The program will be offered in Souris School every Wednesday, beginning July 8 and ending August 12.10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for children ages 3 – 5 years

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. for children ages 6 – 9 years

There is no cost to this program. Children will have the opportunity to explore both written and orallanguage through whole group, small group and

individual activities including games, music, drama, reading, writing, hands-on activities, snacks and more!

If you are interested in registering your child, please contact Cindy Locke at: 204-483-6254 or

email: [email protected].

For further information, please call Lynn Cory, Student Services Coordinator, SHSD at 204-483-6244.

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For more information call: 204-867-7264 or 204-212-0232

Email: [email protected] (4-ALT-TFN)

Maple Leaf Agri-Farms is seeking individuals to join our team. We are one of Canada’s industry-leading Agribusinesses providing long-term value, quality, research-based products, services and information in an environmentally responsible manner. As a member of Maple Leaf Foods Inc., we offer excellent opportunities for career-minded individuals.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTLocation: Souris, MB

POSITION SUMMARY:Reporting to the Senior Supervisor, Operations, the incumbent will be primarily responsible for providing administrative support.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

warehouse supplies.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION:

advancement in an engaged environment.

visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

June 5, 2015 to:

Riley Keam - Manager, Human ResourcesFax: (204) 355-4404

Email: [email protected]

Meyers Auctionfor the Estate ofJim Bothwell

Saturday, June 610:00 a.m. • Makinak, MB

SALE INCLUDES: 2003 John Deere 2210 compact utility tractor 23hp * 1972 John Deere 4020 * 1958 Oliver 880 * 2 - 1956 Oliver Super 88 * 1953 Oliver Standard 77 * 8 N Ford * John Deere 325 garden tractor w/hydrau-lic rotovator, 48” mower deck & 42” blower & custom front wagon * 2 - Coop 16’ Discers - ganged together * John Deere 16’ Discer * GRAIN BINS: 7 - Behlen grain bins * 2 - Met-als Industries hopper bins * wood bins * TRUCKS: 1947 Fargo 2 ton * 1962 GMC 2 ton * Tools, Antiques, MUCH, MUCH MORE.

Meyers Auctions & Appraisals

Arden, MBBradley Meyers, Auctioneer

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There are a variety of new books for you to con - sider today.

Under the Visible Life, by Kim Echlin, is a story of two women, Katherine and Masha, as they explore their musical talents and dreams. For me, Masha’s is the more compelling tale. The child of an American father and Afghan mother, she is left orphaned when an ‘hon - our killing’ leaves both her parents dead. She manages to escape the iron-fisted rule of her traditional uncle when she lands a schol - arship to McGill but on a subsequent visit home, is forced into a loveless, arranged marriage to a man who considers her talent worthless. Frequently tense and dark, the story follows the two women from the 1940s through 70s as

Katherine pursues her dream while struggling to raise three children, and Masha suppresses her talent in order to keep her hus - band from taking her chil - dren away from her.

Higher Ed, by Tessa McWatt, has almost nothing to do with ‘higher edu - cation’, at least in the tra - ditional sense. The some - times convoluted story of four people, it tells of their search for love. Francine is a somewhat overweight administrator who becomes obsessed with helping the people involved in a car accident she witnessed. Robin is a young prof who is obsessed with a waitress at his local diner. His stu - dent, Olivia, is searching for her father, while, unbe - known to her, her father, Ed, is working in her local council office. Francine’s story is both unrealistic and slightly foolish. It is the connection among Robin, Olivia and Ed that provides the main interest to the tale,

but not enough to save it from being mediocre.

Smoke River , by Krista Foss, is the story of two families caught in the mid - dle of a land dispute. A sub - division proposed for a piece of land located between a Mohawk reserve and the neighbouring town spawns the expected ten - sions but also unexpected alliances. While dealing with questions of land and treaty rights, it is more the story of the individual peo - ple, their hopes, loves, and the speed with which neigh - bour can turn against neigh - bour.

For sheer suspense and excellent storytelling, though, by far the best of this week’s books is The Mountain Story, by Lori Lansens. The book begins with a letter Wolf has writ - ten to his son, in which he says that the story he is about to relate might change everything the boy believes about himself, his father, and their relation -

ship. The basics of his story are known: Four people are lost on a mountain for five days, three survive. What neither the son, nor we, know is who survived, who was lost, what happened, and how very much that event changed lives. The story shifts between events occurring on the mountain and Wolf’s early life with his reprobate father and his friendship with Byrd, a lad with whom he shares an almost spiritual bond. Normally I dislike time and character shifts but these are done effortlessly and truly contribute to the pace and coherence of the tale. Overall I found it a gripping read and do not hesitate to recommend it to you.

Library Corner Hours: Closed Sunday and Monday; Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Library Library Library Corner Corner Corner

By Alexis MacLean

S.O.S. office is located in Victoria Park Lodge at 135-3rd St. South. Our phone number is 204-483- 3106. Office hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Please give us a call or drop in to see us.

We have many ways to help you stay in your homes longer and safer, just ask how we can help. S.O.S is here to help you, the sen - iors, let us know what we can do to get you the help you need.

We have house cleaners and yard workers and they will do these chores for you or help you do the ones you can’t. Never feel shy about getting some help.

S.O.S. also hooks up the Victoria Lifeline. This is a unit that will get you the help you need if you ever have a fall, by just pushing the button you are wearing. It will give you and your family and loved ones peace of mind to know that help is there when they can’t always be there for

you.� Better to have it and never need it than to have a bad fall and wish you did have it to get you the help you need quickly. Please call the office for more information on these units and to come and see them or we can bring them to you if you are unable to get our office.�

Emergency Response Information Kits (ERIK) are also available from our office. Come and pick one up or call and we will bring one to you. All your health information goes on these papers and they are stored on your fridge in a plastic holder (which has a magnet on it). This is important information that could help the ambulance staff if they are ever called to your home and you are unre - sponsive. They will know

what medications you are on, if you have had any recent surgeries, etc. Call us for more information and we will be glad to explain this better to you in person or on t he phone.� They are also good to take with you when you travel, as all your important health info is there at a glance, if ever needed.

If you would like an out - ing for a few hours every third Wednesday, we have the Handi-van make a trip to Brandon to purchase things you cannot get here in town. As well you can call and meet family and friends for a nice lunch while there, too. Call our office for more information. Wednesday, June 17, is the next trip. We need to have as many as possible (6-12) to make this happen.

We also have drivers to get you to and from doctor’s appointments out of town, or in town, if the Handi-van is already booked. As well we have Cancer Care driv - ers to get you to and from your treatments in Brandon or to the shuttle to get you to Winnipeg and back . This is all confidential and we just need you to call us to get registered and we will do the rest.

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Services Services Services by Mary Ann

Carlisle


ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATION

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ALL CLASSIFIEDS MUST BE PR EPAID Advertising copy deviating in any way from the regular classified style will be considered display and charged at the rate of $6.50/column inch.

AGREEMENT The Publisher reserves the right to refuse any or all advertising for any reason, stated or unstated. Advertisers requesting publication of either display or classified advertisements agree that should the advertisement be omitted from the issue ordered for whatever reason, the Souris Plaindealer shall not be held liable. It is also agreed that in the event of an error appearing in the published advertisement, the Souris Plaindealer accepts no liability beyond the amount paid for that portion of the advertisement in which the error appears or affects. Claims for adjustment are limited to errors appearing in the first insertion only.

Phone (204)483-2070 Fax (204)522-3648 • Email [email protected]

FOR SALE Quantity of used oil well pipe and sucker rod. Small wooden granaries. Phone 204-522-8276.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

Yearling polled hereford bulls for sale. View on line at roselawnfarms.com. Phone or text Wally (204)534-8204 or home (204)523-8713.

FEED & SEED For sale - Millet seed, cleaned, 55 pound bags, 98% germination. Call Gary Gould (204)522-5032.

HELP WANTED Seasonal full-time position for July 1 - September 7. Mature, friendly and organized individual to work at The Plum Museum in Souris as Summer Coordinator. Position involves training and supervising of student staff to do Museum tours and other tasks. Involves light food service in a Tea Room. Customer service experience an asset. Email resume to [email protected] or mail resume to Box 1305, Souris, MB R0K 2C0 ASAP. Phone 204-483-0479 for more information. --------------------------------------- “The Plum” Museum and Tea Room - several student positions available. Outgoing and friendly individuals. Send resume to [email protected] or mail to Box 1305, Souris, MB R0K 2C0, phone 204-483- 0479 for information.

NOTICE The Municipality of Oakland- Wawanesa is now taking names of those who wish to be part of the 2015 Dust Control Program . The approximate cost will be $250.00 per yard site. If interested please contact the Municipal Office at 204-824- 2666 by June 12, 2015.

COMING EVENTS

Yoga with Maria! Chair/seniors yoga is going to be offered every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in Crescent Manor starting June 16. Fee is $60 for 6 classes or drop-in $12. Call Mina at 204-858-2070 to register. --------------------------------------- On May 31, St. Paul’s United Church in Souris are having guest speakers Allan and Myrna Ronald make a presentation as part of their regular church service at 11:00 a.m. Allan is an infectious disease physician and Myrna is a nurse by training. While accompanying her husband to Africa, Myrna has spent significant time over the past 30 years getting to know the faces and hearts of the people who had been directly affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The Ronaldʼs are also setting up an African Market that contains items made from African fabric such as purses and handbags, jewelry made from recycled paper, beadwork and art work. Items sell from $5 - $35 and make great gifts for any occasion. Everyone welcome. Lunch will be provided following the service. --------------------------------------- Souris District Arts Council Annual Meeting to be held Thursday, June 11, 7:00 p.m., St. Paulʼs United Church, Multi-purpose room. Everyone welcome. --------------------------------------- Bridal shower for Brooke Henderson, bride-elect of Tom Affleck, will be held on Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Reston United Church basement. Community gift box at Sadlerʼs Greenhouse in Souris. --------------------------------------- Barbecue at Souris Legion #60 after Meat Draw on Friday, June 12. Hamburgers, salads and dessert $10. Everyone welcome. --------------------------------------- The Municipality of Oakland- Wawanesa will be hosting a Rabies Clinic on June 9, 2015 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Municipal Shop in Nesbitt. Preregistration is required by calling the Municipal Office at 204-824-2666 or 204-824- 2244 no later than June 5, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

CARD OF THANKS

We would like to thank everyone for all the sincere inquiries, phone calls, cards, visits and plants we received at the time of our nieceʼs passing. Special thanks to everyone who attended her memorial service. Your many acts of kindness helped us through a very difficult time.

Camile and Judy Gofflot

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AUCTIONS Meyers Auction Estate of Jim Bothwell, June 06, Makinak MB, JD 4020, Oliver Tractors, 8N Ford, Grain Bins, Trucks, Antiques, Household, Much More, 204-476- 6262, www.meyersauctions.c om

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COMING EVENTS Join the fight against Prostate Cancer. The 7th annual Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for

Dad happens Saturday May 30, 10:00 AM, Earlʼ s Polo Park Shopping Centre. You can register or make a pledge by visiting www.ridefordad.ca/ manitoba Proceeds stay in Manitoba for Prostate Cancer research and education.

FEED AND SEED Selling organic/conventional Sweet Clover, Red Clover, Alfalfa, Smooth and Meadow Brome, Crestedwheat, Timothy, Sainfoin, Milk Vetch. Free Delivery on larger orders! Pasture and hay blends. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. Star City, SK. Ph: 306-863- 2 9 0 0 . [email protected]

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---------------------------- TRUCKLOAD MATTRESS SALE! Biggest Savings of the year on mattress sets on all sizes from Twin to King. Double or Queen pillow-top

mattress sets starting at $389. Beautyrest Queen mattress set $649 in tight-top model, $699 in 3î pillow-top model. King mattress setsstarting at $695 in pillow- top model. Twin spring system mattresses starting at $169. All other mattress models will receive a 10% DISCOUNT on a minimum $500 pre-tax purchase. Ideal time to stock up on mattresses for Cottage Season! Sale runs Wed., May 6 until May 31, limited stock. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

MOBILE HOMES 6 New 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Starting at $83,000, 1 New 16 x 68, 2 Bed, 1 Bath. Starting at $72,000. Altona Mobile Homes, 1-800-582- 4036, 1-204-324-6776 Email [email protected]

REAL ESTATE 1908 Heritage Value Brick Home, recently renovated, town services. Established home based beauty business. 150ʼ x100ʼ ft. lot. Close to schools. $165,000. Dolores 204-242- 2261 Manitou, MB.

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• Full autobody service • MPI service and private work • Windshield repair & replacement • Free windshield repairs with $250 deductible or less

R OXANNE S CRABA

RMT, DHMS Registered Massage Therapist,

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ARBUCKLE ELECTRIC Forbes Arbuckle

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Office Hours: Monday - Friday • 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

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Laura J. McDougald-Williams B.A. (Hons.), LL.B., B.CL.

W. Bryan Webber B.A., B. Ed. (A.D.), LL.B.

J & S Meat Processing • Custom Slaughtering • Cutting and Wrapping

• Retail Meat Sales • BBQ Packs

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• New Homes - Licensed R-2000 Builder

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Office: 204.748.1633 Fax: 204.748.1591 Cell: 204.851.3061 After Hours: 204.483.2110 Email: [email protected]

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SCHOOL - 10:00 a.m.

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F AITH C OMMUNITY

B APTIST W ORSHIP Sunday School

Gr. 5 - Adult 10:00 a.m.

Worship & Junior Church 11:00 a.m.

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S T . M ARY ’ S R OMAN

C ATHOLIC Mass

Sunday Service

11:00 a.m.

THIS SPACE FOR RENT!

Call or email for more information: (204)483-2070 • [email protected]

Timbergrove Enterprises Heavy-duty wooden work benches

6’ 8’ 10’ 12’ Lengths – Your choice of color Heavy-duty metal handles – Metal top

Sheldon Reimer 204-724-8780 • Brandon MB [email protected]

PRAIRIE LANE AUCTIONS will hold an Auction

@ the Curling Rink in Souris on

Sunday, June 7 @ 10:00 a.m. COLLECTIBLES, ANTIQUES,

PAPER MONEY & COINS, HOUSEHOLD, STORE STOCK REDUCTION & VEHICLES

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or Don @ tel: 204-724-7510

(Continued from Page 8) Things to do weekly Join us at VPL for these fun things to do: Monday and

Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., - Chair Exercises; Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. - Bingo; Fridays at 1:30 p.m. - Games.

At Crescent Manor, on Thursdays, we have Fun Exercises and visiting at 10:00 a.m. Come and join us.

If you have any ideas of things you would like to do, please let us know and we will do the best we can.

Events: June 2 is our annual Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s;

June 5 Cory will be playing in the lower lounge at Crescent Manor at 7:30 p.m.; June 12 Dale and Brenda Lyons will be entertaining at VPL at 1:30 p.m.; June 25 Murray Smith will be at Crescent Manor to speak to you about “Hearing Problems and Help”.

Please call us for information on any of these events and

Seniors Organize Services we will do our best to answer your questions. We hope you come and join in.

That’s all for this week. Take care and we hope to hear from you soon, and remember if you would like us to come and visit you in hospital or PCH or your home, all you have to do is give us a call and we will come as soon as we can.


was the 2015 Registered Psychiatric Nurses Foundation Inc. award recipient For Excellence in Psychiatric Nursing Practice-Leadership. This

award was presented on May 14, 2015 at an Awards Gala at the Inn at the Forks Ballroom, in Winnipeg, MB. She graduated in 2009 from Brandon University’s Bachelor of Science in

Psychiatric Nursing. She is employed at Eden Mental Health Centre in Winkler, MB. Chelsea is

the daughter of John & Darcie Donogh.

A Tick-ing Health Care Nightmare Tyler Takvam, with medals and photos, had to give up hockey and most activities because of Lyme Disease. PHOTO/ GLEN KIRBY

Right: Black-legged or deer tick is a common carrier of Lyme Disease. The ticks are 1-20 mm in length. PHOTO/ SUBMITTED BY Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation

Swim, fish and enjoy the view from this professionally landscaped yard (approx. 50’ x 177’). 3 bedroom home in nice condition. Appliances included (fridge, stove, washer, dryer). New shingles and eaves.

Priced to sell - $145,000 Call Leona at 204-483-0021

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Souris Plum Creek property

by Glen Kirby Five years is a long time

when you are young. For Souris teen Tyler Takvam, infected with Lyme Disease in 2010, it’s been a lifetime.

“You have sick days when you just can’t get out of bed,” says the lanky lad, tears welling in his eyes. “I couldn’t play hockey or go to school. I felt alienated.”

Lyme Disease robbed Tyler of his health, edu - cation, and youth. Lyme Disease pitted Tyler and his parents against people ill- prepared to deal with what medical experts say is one of the fastest growing infec - tious diseases in North America.

“He feels like he got screwed,” says Tyler’s father, Reid. “It would have been better if he got cancer because people understand that.”

Tyler’s journey begins in August, 2010, at the family cabin in Kenora, ON, when parents noticed a rash on the back of his shoulder.

“It was the tell-tale bull’s eye,” recalls mother Kerry. “But we didn’t know then what we were looking at.”

Lyme Disease is an infection spread to humans through tick bites and a common symptom is a mark on the skin around the bite in the shape of a target or bull’s eye. The Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation reports that 50% of those infected don’t remember being bitten and fewer still, actually develop the rash.

“We thought it was some sort of bug bite,” says Kerry. “When we returned from vacation, we took him to a local physician but he wasn’t treated because he was not experiencing any symptoms.”

Tyler goes undiagnosed for two years, suffering increasing poor health which various doctors iden - tify as bronchitis, sinus infections, colds, the flu, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. By October, 2011, Tyler is battling extreme fatigue, nausea, headaches and joint pain, and finding it difficult to attend school or take part in activities. Kerry says the health care system was treating her son “like a leper” and suggesting it was all “in his head”.

“One physician even told us to throw a glass of water on him to get him out of bed,” she says.

Ironically, Tyler’s diag - nosis does not begin with trained doctors but his 15- year-old friend who rec - ognizes the bull’s eye rash from a photo on the inter - net. With a fresh lead, the Takvam’s travel to the Infectious Diseases Clinic at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre, the Province’s largest health

care and research facility, only to be disappointed once more.

“The specialist told us ‘I don’t know what he has, but it’s not Lyme Disease’. He refused to even test for Lyme because a previous test from six months earlier had come back negative,” says Reid. “That’s when we decided to start looking elsewhere.”

“It’s a very difficult situation where a person is feeling sick or ill yet has no diagnosis,” says Dr. Richard Rusk, Manitoba Medical Officer of Health in charge of communicable diseases. “We know the best way of managing the disease is through early detection and treatment but after 45 to 60 days of infec - tion, you can get a false

negative and that can lead to a lack of diagnosis.”

By Christmas 2011, Tyler is unable to attend school and fails his first semester in Grade 11. He has given up all physical activity and spends most days in bed.

“He used to be a straight-A student,” says Kerry. “After he failed, the Souris School suggested correspondence courses but it wasn’t even a workable solution.”

She pauses, adding, “The worst thing was the disrespect from institutions that we felt should be trying to help.”

Using the volunteer-run Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation as a resource, the Takvam’s search the country for doctors savvy in

the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease. Encouraged by the Foundation to seek exper - tise outside of Manitoba, they arrange to see a spe - cialist in Calgary who is both a physician and Lyme Disease survivor.

In January, 2012, Tyler is clinically diagnosed in Calgary and begins imme - diate treatment for Lyme Disease. The family is elated to finally have answers that make sense but the months ahead prove exhausting and expensive, as the Takvam’s seek care in Alberta and the United States.

“People, including my son, are suffering from this dreadful disease,” says Kerry, “Sadly until this gov - ernment and medical pro - fession get on board, the number of chronic Lyme Disease cases is only going to increase.”

Please read the con - clusion to this story in next week’s Plaindealer.

A Tick-ing Health Care nightmare


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

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To book your ride, call 204-741-0202

Monday - Friday Group trips are also available upon request,

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TRANSFER SITE SUMMER HOURS Wednesday and Friday

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dispose your used oil, filters and antifreeze and

containers at the Eco-Centre located at the Transfer Site. 24-hour recycling drop off is located at

20 Pine Ave E (west side door). E-Waste is accepted - large items may be dropped off at the Recyling Depot. Please avoid putting household garbage in recycling.

GARBAGE PICK-UP - P lease put your garbage out by 7 a.m.

BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for renovations, new construction,

additions, fences and accessory buildings. Please contact the Municipal Office

for information 204-483-5200 Building Inspector available Tuesday,

Wednesday and Thursday only

For safety reasons, access to the south side of the dam area is closed until the completion of the community flood protection system.

May 29 - 31, 2015 Mad Max: Fury Road Rated R • 120 min • Action | Adventure | Thriller Stars: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult In a post-apocalyptic wold, in which people fight to the death, Max teams up with a mysterious woman, Furiousa, to try and survive.

June 5 - 7, 2015 Pitch Perfect 2 Rated PG • 115 min • Comedy | Music Stars: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has never won in order to regain their status and right to perform.

WEST NILE VIRUS (WNV) Prevention is the 1st Line of Defence Decrease Mosquito Population: Please help reduce the mosquito population: • Reduce the mosquito habitat around your home by regularly cleaning and emptying

water holding containers such as bird baths, wading pools, children’s toys, eaves- troughs, tarp covers, plant trays, etc.

• Ensure that rain barrels are covered with a fine screen and tightly sealed around the downspout.

• Clean your yard of old tires, empty flower pots, buckets and any other debris where water collects.

• Keep grass mowed and vegetation trimmed around high use areas, i.e. doorways & seating areas.

Safe and Effective mosquito repellents: • DEET (no more than 30% strength) • Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (p-methane-3, 8 diol) • Soybean Oil

For more information go to www.manitoba.ca/health/wnv For WNV health concerns: contact your doctor; or

call Health Links-Info Santé at 204-788-8200 (Winnipeg) or toll free at 1-888-315-9257

The Souris and District Heritage Club held their annual Soup and Sandwich Luncheon on Friday, May 22. Everyone attending enjoyed a tasty homemade lunch. PHOTO / SUBMITTED

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Heritage Club Inc. recently held a raffle to raise funds for the pres - ervation of the exterior of Souris’s oldest public building, “The Plum Museum and Victoria Tea Room”. The 132-year-old building requires some siding repairs and repaint - ing of the beautiful and original Victorian colours of plum and chocolate brown. The job requires a careful scraping of the very old wood siding to prepare the surface for paint application.

The winners were drawn by Jordan Hale at Timeless Treasures in Souris on April 25. First prize winner of a night’s stay at Elkhorn Ranch and Mineral Pool passes was Helen Fenwick of Souris. The second prize winner of $100 was Darla Tough

of Winnipeg and third prize winner of a $50 cer - tificate for Woodfire Deli was Sam Poncsak of Souris. Congratulations to all the winners. A sincere thank-you for the support of everyone who pur - chased tickets. The Heritage Club is grateful to the raffle sponsors for making this possible.

The Club is excited about some new exhibits to “The Plum” that they are working on. They are a lovely addition to the Museum. Susan Agland is returning to the position of summer co-ordinator for the Museum and Tea Room. She trains our summer staff and bakes delicious goodies in the Tea Room!

New members to the Club are always welcome or volunteers to assist at the Museum. We are look - ing for people to volunteer

to work alongside our stu - dents welcoming visitors. If you would like to vol - unteer with this, please contact Diane at 204-483- 2690.

Heritage Club raffle winners

“Rural Week” underway within Prairie Mountain Health submitted

First-year medical students enrolled in the University of Manitoba’s (U of M) Faculty of Medicine are spreading out across rural Manitoba this week dur - ing “Rural Week” (May 25-29).

Rural Week 2015, coordinated by Manitoba s Office of Rural and Northern Health (ORNH), the U of M and rural regional health authorities, will provide an excellent opportunity for medical students to gain firsthand experience of how a rural medical practice works. It also doubles by extolling the benefits of working and living in a rural area.

Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is once again an active partner throughout the week, with 33 medical students assigned to 13 communities within the health region. Communities participating this year include Brandon, Dauphin, Glenboro, Grandview, Hamiota, Neepawa, Rivers, Russell, Souris, Ste. Rose, Swan River, Treherne and Virden.

PMH Director of Medical Services Administration, Michelle McKay, says the event is a win-win all the way around.

“Students participate in a variety of rural physician practices, spend time at wards and units at rural health centres, and in most cases, walk with a doctor to see how their day unfolds,” McKay said.

“We really appreciate the opportunity to highlight communities and medical facilities and sites within the health region in the hopes that some of these up and coming physicians will select to live and work in rural Manitoba.”

Wayne Heide, Administrative Director of ORNH, says part of the organi - zation s goal is to expose medical students to rural practice and rural life and show them the diversity that exists.

“Rural Manitoba offers tremendous opportunity for a rewarding career and a great lifestyle but it is only through direct experiences like Rural Week that students become aware of the possibilities. For urban origin students this may be their first real experience with rural life. For those from rural areas it is a chance to reinforce the positive aspects of rural life and to connect them to medical professionals that have chosen to practice rurally,” Heide stated. “There are also lifestyle itineraries set up so the students take part in eve - rything from fishing expeditions to recreational activities as well as learn about unique community festivals, events and claims to fame!”

McKay adds, “Prairie Mountain Health very much appreciates the efforts of all of the physician preceptors, health care professionals and community vol - unteers to ensure Rural Week meets its goal and objectives.”

Rural Week first started in Manitoba in 2003 as an optional experience, although it was selected by 70 per cent of the medicine class. In 2004, Rural Week was officially approved as a component of the Medical 1 curriculum and now the entire class spends one week within rural and northern Manitoba com - munities.

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