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INSIDE
this week
Bye Bye Beardie
By DARRYL HOLYK

M innedosa Bowl was

transformed to old-
fashioned mens barber
shop at 11 a.m. this past
Monday morning. The
gentleman in the barbers

RFM Presents seat was Elwood Fawcett

and the two barbers were
Harvey Van Damme and
Cheques Roger Hebert. The mission

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was for the two of them to
take turns shaving off half
of Elwoods beard for char-
ity.
Some time ago, El-
wood informed his Mon-
day morning bowling pals

Town that he was collecting do-

nations for the Minnedosa

Commits
and Area Food Bank. Har-
vey and Roger offered to
donate $50 each if Elwood
More Money would agree to shave off
half his beard. Fawcett said
To Clinic no to that offer but upped

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the anti and told them
he would do it if they do-
nated $100 each. Harvey
and Roger considered this
challenge and accepted it
with one condition that Photo by Darryl Holyk
they be the ones to shave

Santa Parade Rolls Tonight

Elwoods beard for him
Legion in front of their Monday
morning bowling crowd!
Members Elwood agreed and found
himself in the hot seat. By HILLARY MILLER alike. It is open to anyone who wishes to participate.

Honoured Elwood raised his $200 To keep onlookers fed and watered, there will be
for the local food bank and
T he second annual Minnedosa Santa Parade will free hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes served at

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will wear his half beard un-
til Christmas Day. His bud-
dies had some fun shaving
his beard for him while his
other fellow bowlers had
a great time watching the
whole fiasco go down!
take place tonight, Friday, December 15th at 6
p.m. starting at the Personal Care Home. At press time
Wednesday, there were 25 floats registered in the pa-
rade.
The group of floats could be entered by businesses,
service groups, sports organizations and individuals
Tanners Park, on Main Street, both during and after the
parade. These holiday treats were graciously donated
to the parade by Minnedosa Credit Union, Cornerstone
Grill and Minnedosa Insurance Services.
Continued on Page 3

The Minnedosa Tribune office will close for Christmas holidays at 12 noon on
Friday, December 22nd and remain closed until 9 a.m. Monday, January 8th.
There will be no paper published
December 29th and January 5th.
Our first edition of the new year will be Friday, January 12th, 2018
2 Friday, December 15, 2017 The Minnedosa Tribune

Town Approves Additional $50,000 For Clinic

By DARRYL HOLYK Taylor, Luker, Wedgewood, gearing up for their 12th Barry Good appeared mary Care Centre, Council The draft audited fi-
MacDowall and Saler in annual outdoor pond before Council to ask if the agreed to provide an addi- nancial statement for the

M innedosa Town
Council met for its
regular December meeting
attendance.

on the evening of Tuesday,
December 5th. Mayor Orr
presided with Councillors
Councillor
Skatch was absent.
The meeting opened
hockey tournament to be
held in February 2018 and
again asked The Town to
with a delegation of Wes assist with ice clearing and
Barrett representing Skate ice preparation on the lake
the Lake. Organizers are for the event.
Town and/or its insurance
would cover the cost of re-
pairs to his home following
a recent wastewater back-
up. This is the third time
this has happened at fault
of the Towns system. The
tional $50,000 toward the
new clinic in January 2018.
Council adopted a Re-
tirement Policy to provide
financial compensation
of $50 per year of employ-
ment to Town employees
year 2016, as prepared by
MNP, was approved by
Council.
The 2018 Interim bud-
get, totalling $1.4 million
was adopted by Council.
The last Town-owned

RFM Disperses Over $23,000 Town covered the damage

cost of the first occurrence
and the second occur-
at the time of their retire-
ment. They also adopted a
policy to provide a finan-
residential lot available for
development was sold to
Claire and Shawn Com-

Back To Community
rence was caught in time
before there were any cost-
ly damages. Members of
Council discussed this is-
sue and will meet with the
Towns Public Works crew
for further information. As
Mr. Goods insurance pro-
vider has been in contact
with the Towns insurance
provider, council will wait
for a response from their
insurance broker before fi-
nalizing a decision on this
matter.
Following a recent pre-
sentation from members
of the planning commit-
tee of the Minnedosa Pri-
cial gift of $500 to Town
employees when they
reach 25 years of employ-
ment with The Town.
Council approved a
subscription to CodeRED
service to provide addi-
tional emergency warn-
ings to residents in the
event of a disaster. The
cost was $2,500 per year.
The Rural Municipality of
Minto Odanah also recent-
ly purchased a CodeRED
subscription.
A payment of $500 to
Fred Sharpe was approved
to reflect his work on an
ongoing legal matter.
mon at a price of $10,000.
This property is located
along 1st Street S.E. Two
additional lots were also
sold to residents Sally and
Harold Orchard and Tanny
and David Pollon for $500
each. These lots are lo-
cated directly behind the
property owners current
parcels of land along 1st
Street S.E.
Council authorized
the Valley Snowhawks
Snowmobile Club to use
the Pavilion for its Poker
Derby in January 2018.

Family Curling Fun For All Ages

(L-R): Bonnie Butterfield (RFM Vice President), Bob Graham (Little River
Game and Fish), Jamie Armstrong (MGCC), Brian Wenham (RFM
President with Lions Club cheque), Sandra Syslak (Clanwilliam
Volunteers Group), Tony Mullie (Rotary) and Tyler Jury (Senior Bombers).
SUBMITTED
R ockin the Fields of
Minnedosa recent-
ly distributed the funds
raised from its 2017 August
long weekend festival back
to the community.
This year, over $23,000
Photo submitted
By HILLARY MILLER the wide range of people on the availability of those
who came out will have who would join. These
M innedosas first fami-
ly curling season has
now come to a close. There
generated a greater inter-
est in curling in the area.
Many of the people who
four sessions will run in
the same format as the
previous four, as they were
were four sessions, and ac- turned up had not curled such a success.
cording to organizer Kathy before, so there was some Coming up on De-
was donated back through the amount of $3,951.68:
Tomlinson, they were a good exposure to some cember 31st, Tomlinson is
six local service groups Minnedosa Senior Bomb-
success. There were 24 new people. The sessions arranging a mini bonspiel
who volunteer their time
and manpower to ensure
the local music festival
ers, Little River Game and
Fish, Minnedosa Lions
Club, Minnedosa Golf and
regular curlers, and about
six who tried it out on dif-
were very loose and easy
going, so that even non-
for families or individuals
who are interested. This is
ferent weeks. curlers felt welcomed and because she has received
runs smoothly for concert- Curling Club, Minnedosa
Tomlinson said they encouraged. such positive feedback for
goers. The following ser- Rotary Club and the Clan-
had curlers from about age She hopes that later in the family curling sessions,
vice groups have each been william Volunteers Group.
six, all the way up to over the season, perhaps after and the games will likely
presented with a cheque in
age fifty. She hopes that other sports such as hock- be four ends per game.
ey have wound down for The deadline for registra-
the season, she will be able tions is December 22nd,

Pro Shop Christmas

to organize another four and those interested can
session. She hopes that contact Tomlinson. Be

Shopping Hours
this will happen around sure to get your name in as
March, but this is not set in soon as possible. Happy
stone, as it highly depends curling!

Wednesday, Nov 29 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Letters to the Editor

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office will be
Tuesday, Dec 19 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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The Minnedosa Tribune
By HILLARY MILLER
O n Wednesday, De-
cember 6th, 30 wom-
en gathered at the hall
in the United Church at
6:30 p.m. for a Women in
Business event. Chantelle
Parrott, Minnedosas Eco-
nomic Development Of-
ficer, organized the event
and said it was a very suc-
cessful evening.
With a slight hiccup
earlier that day, when the
planned speakers from
Brandon called and told
Parrott that they were un-
able to attend, our EDO
managed to pull a mira-
cle out of her hat. Luck-
ily, she ran into local busi-
nesswoman Dominique
Hampton, who was gra-
cious enough to put to-
gether a presentation for
the group on such short
notice.
About a year ago,
Hampton started a home-
based business selling Se-
negence, and quickly rose
through the ranks, and is
Over 20 Entries For Parade
Continued
from Page 1
Erin Woodcock, one of
the organizers for the San-
ta Parade, asks that those
attending the parade bring
a non-perishable food
item with them.
These will then be do-
nated to the Minnedosa
Food Bank to help ensure
that everyone has enough
food on their table at
Christmas time. There will
be bins set up in Tanners
Park for the non-perish-
able food items.
After its start at the
Personal Care Home, the
parade will then head east
on 3rd Ave S.W., and North
on Main Street. It will
come to a close at The Bar-
gain Shop at the North end
of Main Street. Woodcock
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Women In Business Evening
now a team leader to 90
people. She spoke about
how she got into the busi-
ness, and how she bal-
ances her work life and her
home life. She discussed
her social media tech-
niques and strategies. This
was followed by a question
and answer period. Ev-
erybody got a lot from that
because she is local and
has been able to create a
bit of buzz with her busi-
ness, and she did really
awesome, said Parrott.
After Hamptons pre-
sentation, each of the oth-
er attendees was given an
opportunity to introduce
themselves and discuss
her own business and ex-
periences. They were able
to discuss how long they
have been in business, and
people were able to put
faces to names they may
have heard, and faces to
businesses around town.
It was really good net-
working opportunity, said
Parrott, A lot of times you
hear about a business and
expects that the parade
should last about half-an-
hour.
Guess who will show
up for the parade? The big
man in red himself will be
kind enough to take time
out of his busy schedule to
join in the fun. There will
be wagon rides with Santa
available, free of charge,
after the parade.
Once the parade has
ended, onlookers are invit-
ed to head over to Tanners
Park to enjoy the snacks
Friday, December 15, 2017 3
Photo submitted
you dont know who runs of positive feedback about sions based on the book ity, it had a natural flow,
it, or you know somebody the event, and hopes to Lean In, by Cheryl Sand- said Parrott.
on a personal level and you transform the one meeting berg, the Chief Operations There was a good va-
dont realize that they are into a series of network- Officer of Facebook. riety of women from many
also running a business, so ing meetings for women Parrott was im- different business sectors,
it was a really good oppor- in town. We talked about pressed that while there and Parrott noted that
tunity for the ladies to con- the creation of a Women In was a guest speaker, each there were still more wom-
nect and make some local Business group, a casual woman was given the op- en in business who were
business connections that network group that will portunity to become the not in attendance.
way. get together either once a speaker. This allowed each Keep an eye out for fu-
The evening was ca- month or once every cou- woman in attendance to ture events of this nature,
tered by Cornerstone Grill, ple of months to talk about engage with others in the as it is likely that similar
and many of the door priz- different issues that come gorup. Everybody was gatherings will be planned
es were donated by local up, she said. She hopes comfortable talking about in the future.
female-owned businesses. they will be casual, infor- their own dynamics, and
Parrott has received a lot mal gatherings, with ses- because of that informal-
Helping you honour
your loved ones
since 1905
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that have been donated. ner for the best float was
Also at the park will be stu- awarded to the Gateway
dents from Tanners Cross-
ing Schools LS!N group,
Motel and TAG Construc-
tion, for their gingerbread
Sale on now until May 31st.
who will be spreading house display. Experience Trust Artistry
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Were looking for- munity out and about for
ward to seeing how cre- this fun and festive eve-
ative people get with their ning, she said. Come out
floats!, said Woodcock, and show your support for Please join us for an
and there will be a trophy your town, and all of the
given out for the best float, people who work hard to
as well as the bragging make the parade the excit-
rights that go along with ing event that it is!
this. Last year, the win-
Light a Candle of Love at the NEW
Since Christmas is a time for remembering, Administration Office
we are lighting a candle in our funeral homes
110 Main Street, Minnedosa
for all the families we have served.
Wednesday, December 20th
As you enjoy this Christmas season, we hope
this gesture will serve to remind you of the from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
holidays past and the importance of family. Join us for a tour, some coffee
May the quiet peace of Christmas
fill your heart and home.
and Christmas Treats!
Minnedosa Funeral Service
Minnedosa:(204) 867-3868
Toll Free: 1-866-731-5384
(38-2)
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Viewpoint
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Around
The Region
Reston Recorder The Reston Health Centre held a
very successful pie auction with $7,255 being forwarded
to the Willow View Personal Care Home. 46 delicious pies
and a quilt were auctioned off with the highest bid being
$290 for a saskatoon pie.
Deloraine Times and Star The annual Light Up
For Christmas night featured hayrides, a mini mall of lo-
cal vendors, hot dogs and hot chocolate
Souris Plaindealer The Souris Minor Ball Asso-
ciation has hit a home run in their quest to complete
fundraising for the expansion to Diamond Four and are
on their way to project Diamond Three. They set out in
the fall of 2016 with a lofty goal of $34,000 and have now
raised over $40,000.
Roblin Review Members of Vanguard and Catalyst
Credit Unions have voted yes to a proposal to amal-
gamate their operations. Catalyst members voted 84.6
percent in favour while 90.2 percent of Vanguard mem-
bers voted yes. The new Credit Union, going into effect
April 1st, 2018 will have 28,000 plus members, 18 branch-
es and assets of more than $1 Billion.
Carberry News-Express For the past few years,
with the assistance of the churches, volunteers and the
Drop-in Centre, Carberry has offered a Childrens Christ-
mas Store. The store allows children who might not have
the means nor ability to shop elsewhere, to purchase gifts
for their families. Parents are asked to wait in the wait-
ing area while children shop on their own for gently used
items generously donated by the community. At the end
of the season, unsold items are donated to the Christmas
Cheer Board, Samaritan House or Brandon Womens
Shelter.
Dauphin Herald Canadas National Ukrainian Fes-
tival stumbled a bit in 2017 and announced a deficit of
$126,023 at its recent AGM. Entertainment and advertis-
ing costs were significantly higher than anticipated but
the festival plans to continue and hopes for a better year
in 2018.
Boissevain Recorder The old funeral home, built
in 1949, has been knocked down and plans for the old Ag
office next door include a coffee shop and pizza house
featuring wood-fire pizza. The new business hopes to be
open by the fall of 2018.
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Darryl A.Holyk - Publisher And Editor
We Are Not Dead Yet
By DARRYL HOLYK
C urrently, as you drive down our Main Street, there
are a number of commercial spaces sitting empty
with their lights off and doors locked, while a number
of others are currently listed on the real estate market.
Oh my gosh! Minnedosa must be dying! At least thats
the first reaction of some people. Let me put your fears
to rest and remind you that since I started working as
a reporter with The Tribune back in 2001, this is the
fourth time I can remember seeing the trend of empty
commercial spaces along our Main Street. It is just the
way the pendulum swings commercial spaces empty
and then they fill back up.
Not long ago, you could not find available com-
mercial space along our Main Street as very possible
location was filled with a business. This is also a trend
we have experienced in the past and a problem we
can be happy to have from time to time. I am also sure
that in the hopefully not to distant future, we will once
again see a full slate of businesses along our Main
Street with no vacant commercial space available.
Looking at the current vacant commercial spac-
es, rather than just jumping to the conclusion that
Minnedosa is on its way out and we are quickly turn-
ing into a ghost town, lets stop and think realistically.
Lets ask ourselves why these spaces are vacant? While
some of the businesses that have recently closed may
not have been able to make a go of it for whatever rea-
son, other reasons we have current vacancies include
businesses moving to different locations and retire-
ment of the business owners.
Highway Work Continues In RMNP
$3 Billion To Be Invested Over Five Years
SUBMITTED from km 30 north to km 42.
Visitors travelling
P arks Canada would
like to advise travel-
lers that rehabilitation
through the park should
expect single-lane alter-
nating traffic, speed re-
work will take place on ductions to 60 km/hour
Highway #10 throughout in the construction zone
the month of December. with traffic control person-
Culvert replacement nel on site, and occasional
and repair will be occur- delays up to 10 minutes.
ring in the Moon Lake area, These speed restrictions
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In spite of the doom and gloom some people
wish to focus on, lets also look back and remember
our local business district has seen some successes
in the past year or so. We have witnessed the opening
of a number of new businesses and some of these are
trades or home businesses which we do not see oc-
cupying Main Street frontage. As I look through the
pages of the old Tribune over the past 12 months, I am
pleased to see a number of new businesses advertising
to our readers. We have definitely gained more new
advertisers than we have lost former advertisers due
to business closures this year.
Minnedosa can also be proud to have some new
construction on Main Street the new Heritage Co-op
Administration building which has provided modern
office spaces for two local businesses and the new
laundromat building which occupies a lot that had sat
vacant as a green space for just over 20 years. We have
also seen some businesses sell with former long-time
business owners retiring and welcoming new owners
to carry on the business into the future.
So, all in all, if you stop and look at the big pic-
ture things are not all that bad. Yes, we currently have
some vacancies in our downtown business district but
hopefully it wont be too long until we see these spaces
back open serving customers. Also, having available
commercial space can be a good thing it means op-
portunity for brand new business ventures. So dont
give up on Minnedosa just yet we have seen this
trend before and we will see it again down the road I
am sure that is just the way things go in the business
world.
will be in effect from 7:00 national historic sites, na-
a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven tional parks, and national
days a week and through- marine conservation areas
out the holiday season. across
Canada. These in-
Parks Canada is in- vestments represent the
vesting an unprecedented largest federal infrastruc-
$3 billion dollars over five ture plan in the history of
years to support infra- Parks Canada.
structure work to heritage,
visitor, waterway and high-
way assets located within
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The Minnedosa Tribune Friday, December 15, 2017 5

Zebra Mussel eDNA identified At Whirlpool Lake

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T o ensure the ongoing

protection of Riding
Mountain National Park
from invasive zebra mus-
sels, Parks Canada is clos-
ing Whirlpool Lake and
the campground area until
further notice as a precau-
tionary measure. This area
closure includes a pro-
hibition of all watercraft
(canoes, kayaks, etc.) on
Whirlpool Lake.
Water samples taken
this summer and fall from
Whirlpool Lake tested
positive for potential En-
vironmental DNA (eDNA)
evidence of zebra mus-
sels. Environmental DNA
are microscopic genetic
traces that an organism
leaves behind as it moves
through an environment.
The approach Parks Cana-
da is taking to close a lake
with positive eDNA results
follows international stan-
dards to prevent the spread
of the invasive species.
Zebra mussels were
first confirmed in Mani-
toba in Lake Winnipeg in
2013, and there is a high
threat that they will spread
to other lakes in the prov-
ince. It is important to note
that live zebra mussels
have not been found in
Riding Mountain National
Park and eDNA does not
confirm a viable popula-
tion. Multiple tests have
been conducted and show
no presence of zebra mus-
sel veligers (larvae). Fur-
ther testing will be con-
ducted in summer 2018.
In managing national
parks, Parks Canada main-
tains or restores the eco-
logical integrity of both
land and water. Parks
Canada takes this matter
seriously and we are vigi-
lant in our efforts to pre-
vent the introduction of
zebra mussels to waters in
Riding Mountain National
Park. Staff will continue
to monitor the situation
closely and take action if a
positive result is found.
This precautionary
closure is consistent with
the high standard of care
that Riding Mountain Na-
tional Park continues to
demonstrate through its
Aquatic Invasive Species
(AIS) Prevention Program.
This program incorporates
proactive monitoring, vigi-
lant inspection, and care-
ful decontamination of
watercraft. Lakes in Riding
Mountain National Park
are tested routinely for ze-
bra mussel eDNA and veli-
gers.
As part of our exten-
sive AIS Prevention Pro-
gram, all motorized and
non-motorized watercraft
(including canoes and
kayaks, etc.) entering Rid- Ye O l d
Trib
ing Mountain National
Park waters must undergo
a mandatory inspection
for aquatic invasive spe-
cies. The service is free
of charge and watercraft
passing inspection will re-
ceive a permit from Parks
Canada watercraft inspec- 1887 An oyster supper was given at the Brunswick
tors. Hotel by Mr. McKenzie in honour of his guests who have
Parks Canada appre- been engaged in putting in the machinery at the new roll-
ciates the cooperation of er mill. About 25 people attended and after the luscious
watercraft operators in supper, the chairman lead all in the singing of They are
preventing this threat to jolly good fellows.
park waters. One hundred
per cent compliance is es-
sential and necessary to
1897 Scarlet fever has broken out at Strathclair and
two families have lost a child last week. The school has
ensure the ecological in-
been closed until the disease is stamped out.
tegrity of park waterways.
It only takes one contami-
nated watercraft to trans- 1907 There are many complaints about wood stealing
port zebra mussels and in town and one man objected most strongly to supply-
other aquatic invasive spe- ing his neighbour with wood already sawn. He had to buy
cies into the park. it and pay for cutting and thinks others should as well.

1917 Mr. King, Manager of the Union Bank here, has

FCC Contributes $107,000 To 4-H Clubs received word that his mother has been cut and bruised
about the head, from flying glass and splinters from the
doors. This was caused by the recent explosion at Halifax
Harbour, although her house was about four miles from
SUBMITTED tivities, supports national no secret we want the next partner FCC for their in- the scene of the explosion.
as well as provincial 4-H generation to consider a credible support of 4-H in

T he Farm Credit Can-

ada (FCC) 4-H Club
Fund is providing $107,000
to 216 4-H clubs across
Canada to support various
local events and activities.
In Manitoba, 26 4-H clubs
received a combined total
of $12,900. One of the local
recipients is the Erickson
4-H Beef Club.
The fund is part of
FCCs $1 million contribu-
tion committed over four
years to 4-H Canada. This
contribution, in addition
to supporting local 4-H ac-
initiatives.
The FCC 4-H Club
Fund is part of our long-
term investment in the
future of agriculture, said
Todd Klink, executive
vice-president and chief
marketing officer at FCC.
Projects offered through
4-H Canada are aimed at
developing the leadership,
confidence and values
young people will need
to be successful in this vi-
brant and growing indus-
try, as well as life outside of
agriculture. Of course, its
career in agriculture and
the agri-food sector, so we
are proud to support 4-H
programs that strengthen
the bond between this in-
dustry and young people
across Canada.
The FCC 4-H Club
Fund awards up to $500 for
projects such as achieve-
ment days, horse clinics,
field trips, public speaking
workshops and purchases
of equipment, just to name
a few. The next application
period opens in fall 2018.
We are grateful to our
Canada, said 4-H Canada
CEO, Shannon Benner.
Having a partner that ac-
1937 The Minnedosa Elks Lodge began its annual dis-
tribution of milk to local children on December 1st. 18
quarts of milk are being delivered daily to the Dominion
tively engages and shares
Caf where it is being handed out to families in need. At
in our values is extremely
present, 14 families are receiving assistance and it is es-
valuable to our organiza-
timated that 42 children benefitting from the milk distri-
tion. This generous part-
bution.
nership with FCC will en-
sure that 4-H at all levels
has the tools it needs to 1957 The Cameron School has a teacher shortage for
continue helping to devel- its high school grades and the board has approached the
op responsible, caring and Minnedosa School board with a proposal to integrate
contributing young lead- Cameron high school students into Minnedosa Colle-
ers in communities across giate on a non-resident basis.
Canada.
1967 Stephenson Motors Ltd. has appointed Ray Ba-
zin as its Service Manager and regrets losing Jim Clark,
who has been with the company for the past 13 years.

1977 Minnedosa Credit Union Manager, Keith Tim-

LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE mons, has been appointed President of the Chamber
of Commerce. Joining Timmons on the executive are
Carolyn Johnson, Finna Shoemaker, Bob Wright, George
Bayes, Bud Amy and Larry Cibula.

1987 Some Erickson advertisers: Soks Hardware, Piz-

za N Things, Earlys Pharmacy, Oshusts Quality Store,
Barneys Service Station and Elias Small Engine Pitstop.
Friday, Dec. 15th
vs.
Lethbridge Thurs. December 21st @ 7:00pm Watch next weeks Tribune for
Minnedosa United Church
Wednesday, Dec. 27th
Refreshments to follow.
Everyone is welcome to this community service.
our annual Christmas edition!
vs. This quiet service is an opportunity to acknowledge that
Regina Christmas can be very difficult for some people, as a result
of grief, loss, depression, anxiety, financial stress, Tribune Founder
unemployment, uncertainty, and illness. We gather to offer William Gibbens
comfort and support to one another through this time of Born - 1854 at London, England
struggle, and to light candles in memory of loved ones.
Died - February 20, 1932
Supported by: Minnedosa Funeral Home at Cornwall, Ontario
6 Friday, December 15, 2017 The Minnedosa Tribune

Brookdale MBFI Learning Centre Receives $25,000 From FCC

SUBMITTED by the next growing season anyone can predict, a proj-
in 2018. The Learning Cen- ect of this magnitude needs

C onstruction of the
Manitoba Beef and
Forage Initiatives (MBFI)
Learning Centre has re-
ceived a boost with the
generous donation of
$25,000 from Farm Credit
Canada (FCC).
Through FCCs Centre will include a meet-
AgriSpirit Fund, we are
proud to be a partner in the
construction of the Learn-
ing Centre, said Wilco Van
Meijl, director of FCCs
Brandon District office, at
the recent cheque presen-
tation that took place at
the farm. As a beef pro-
ducer myself, I am looking
forward to the great things
that will come out of this
Photo submitted
facility. high school students.
The MBFI Learning
(L-R): Ken Gross, Ducks Unlimited; Kristelle Harper, MFGA representative; Centre is under construc-
tion at the Brookdale Re-
Ramona Blyth, MBFI President and Manitoba Beef Producers director;
search Farm and is on
Joyce Wityshyn, FCC relationship management associate; Wilco Van Meijl, schedule for completion
FCC Brandon district director and Glenn Friesen, Manitoba Agriculture.
tre will be used to engage
stakeholders and bring
them into a comfortable
learning environment that
operates hand-in-hand
with MBFIs farm and in-
teractive cattle-handling
facilities. The Learning
Forage Initiatives is a
ing room with modern
teaching equipment, food
prep area, office space,
and an interpretive gal-
lery. This facility will have
far-reaching visibility and
will be used year-round by
local clubs, producer peer
groups, MBFI partners,
partnering organizations,
sponsors, universities, col-
leges, and elementary and
dustry demand for change
This is a very impor-
tant donation at a key junc-
ture for the MBFI Learn-
ing Centre, said Ramona
Blyth, MBFI President. As
a lot of generosity from the
farm community and we
are thrilled to see FCC step
forward to help us reach
our greatest potential with
the Learning Centre as a
key part of MBFI.
Manitoba Beef and
Brandon-based collabora-
tive effort between Mani-
toba Agriculture, Manito-
ba Beef Producers, Ducks
Unlimited Canada and
the Manitoba Forage and
Grassland Association,
with input and leadership
from producers, academia
and other industry stake-
holders across Canada.
MBFI is the result of in-
and the need for strategic
long-term partnerships for
the agricultural sector as a
whole.

Chancellors High School Hockey Report

By LAURA GOOD Canadian Cancer Society! in the lead 2-1. Braeden the Reston/Elkhorn/Mel- performance. Up next is Thursday, December 14th.
The first period went Good followed Rileys lead ita Renegades. The Ren- a home game against the See you at the rink!

O n Friday, December scoreless for both teams. and notched another goal egades took an early lead Sandy Bay Badgers on

8th, 2017 the Chan-
cellors hosted the Roblin
Raiders for their third an-
nual Pink the Rink Char-
Part way through the sec-
ond period Matt Kowal
found the back of the net,
assisted by Ben Pearson
for the Chancellors on a
power play, with assists to
Lucas Beatty and Austin
Hall. In the last minute of
Ad From
ending the first period
up 3-0. The Chancellors
did not go down without
a fight and allowed only

ity game. The Chancel-
lors were decked out with
pink jerseys, socks and
pink taped sticks to show
their support for the battle
against Cancer. The eve-
ning was a fundraiser and
through the efforts of both
teams and their fans the
Chancellors were able to
donate over $900 to the
and Colin Robinson with
the second period ending
with the Chancellors up
1-0. The Raiders answered
back early in the third to tie
up game. But the Chancel-
lors were determined for a
win this night and later in
the third period on a power
play, Riley Barrett scored to
put the Chancellors back
play Lucas Beatty scored,
assisted by Carter Hedley
and Braeden Good to seal
the deal. The final score
was 4-1 in the Chancel-
lors favour. Jayden Mor-
rice tended the net for this
game.
On Sunday, Decem-
ber 10th, the Chancellors
had a home game against
The Past
1 goal against them in the
second. The strong play
continued in the third with
many scoring chances.
Lone goal in the third peri-
od scored on a power play
by Lucas Beatty, assisted
by Curtis Gamey and Na-
than Dornn. Joe Lane was
in between the pipes for
this game and had a strong

Sandy Lake News

By DIANE BACHEWICH and Rindala and family, ing his holiday at Taiper, Auxiliary along with Do-
Roselle, Mike of Winnipeg, Taiwan. Stating that the reen and Gary Stapleton

C orrection from last

week: home for the
funeral of their mother
Sophie Miko were Brian
Kryzyiank and daughters
Leann Wicks, Kerry and
Eric Evans and family of
Saskatoon, SK. Edmond
and Shirley and son Jayson
and Melanie and boys Lo-
gan and Max Kryzyiank of
Saskatoon, Laurence Miko
of Calgary, AB, Jerad and
Basma Penner and chil-
dren Tristan and Evangeli-
na of Edmonton, AB, Edna
Mae and Alan Malmquist
and daughters Inaam
MB and Jim Kryzyiank of
Neepawa, MB.
A big welcome to Mur-
ray and Shawna Blunt and
their children Cace and
Khloe of Carlyle, SK who
have taken up residence
in the former Mike Ro-
chelle home. Shawna is the
daughter of Charlotte and
Wayne Shewchuk.
Robery Mandzuk of St.
Catharines, ON is out for
some of our Manitoba win-
ter sports. Calling Sandy
Lake as his second home.
Nice to hear from Dennis
Lewandoski who is enjoy-
weather is very humid and
in the high 80s.
Vera Lynn Cameron is
back home after spending
the past month with hus-
band Keith Leganchuk.
Francis Kuzmak left
for Calgary where she will
be spending the Christmas
holidays with her children
and their families.
Jamie and Jason
Dykun and boys Jascon
and Riley of Kanokee Lake,
SK spent the weekend
with Wayne and Charlotte
Shewchuk.
The Legion Ladies
entertained with caroling
at the Personal Care Home
on Monday afternoon.
Roseanne Maluk at-
tended St. Andrews Col-
lege board meeting in
Winnipeg on the weekend.
Some 90 seniors en-
joyed a lovely Christmas
Dinner on Tuesday at the
Sandy Lake Drop-In Cen-
tre, prepared by the Sandy
Lake Congregate Meal Pro-
gram. Even old Santa paid
a visit. This F.W. Cornwall Hardware advertisement
appeared in The Minnedosa Tribune in
December 1937 featuring winter sporting gifts.
The Minnedosa Tribune
Legion President Duane LaCoste
and Vincent Saler.
By HILLARY MILLER
O n Monday, December
11th, a small group
gathered at Minnedosas
General Hugh Dyer Legion
Branch No. 13. The rea-
son for the gathering was
to present awards to some
long time well deserving
members.
Jim Clark, who has
been a member of the
Legion since 1955, was
awarded with the Meritori-
ous Service Award. For 62
years he has been the es-
cort at the Remembrance
Day ceremonies, and has
been very involved with
the local Cadets. Duane
LaCoste, President of the
local Legion presented him
with the award, and joked
that due to Clarks many
years of escorting the Re-
membrance Day ceremo-
nies, the Legion likely owes
him a pair of shoes. He has
given up much of his time
visiting the veterans, both
sick and elderly, and has
never once complained.
Jim has the personality
that he will go around and
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204-867-3816
Legion Members Honoured
make them smile a bit, and
he does an excellent job,
said LaCoste.
Caroline Mansell was
presented with a Life Mem-
bership to the Legion. She
became a General Hugh
Dyer Branch No. 138 mem-
ber in 2004, but had been
volunteering for them
since 1999. She has been
the chair of the member-
ship committee, and has
overseen the membership
of close to 60 members and
ensures that membership
fees are paid on time. She
has ordered all certificates,
pins and medals relating
to service and recognition
of outstanding service by
members and ensures that
all are ready for presenta-
tion at award meetings.
She arranges for banquet
tickets and the collection
of monies for the tickets.
She organizes the sports
camp applications and
has been involved with the
Poppy committees over
the years. She lived in Ger-
many in the 1970s with her
husband while he worked
for the military, and has
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Legion President Duane LaCoste Legion President Duane LaCoste
and Jim Clark. and Caroline Mansell.
spent time organizing tive member on the Poppy bership, said LaCoste. Union Board. He has been
youth bowling activities as Committees fundraising Mac Davidson was an active Legion member
well as the Senior Bowling
League. Caroline Mansell
is one of the hardest work-
campaign, and has ar-
ranged the shift schedules
for members to sell pop-
not in attendance, but was
also awarded a Life Mem-
bership. He has been a
for 44 years and continues
with his Colour Party and
Honour Party duties. He
ing members that we have pies at the post office. He member since 1973. He sells tickets for fundrais-
in our branch, and we are has been active in the care has served in the Legion ing activities and for the
in unanimous agreement of the cemetery and Ceno- Colour Party since 1999 Poppy fund. He has de-
that she is most deserv- taph, trimming the grass and the Honour Guard. voted a lot of time to other
ing of a Life Membership and shrubbery around the He has been the Legion community groups and
Award, said LaCoste. grave markers of the vet- Director and the Legion activities, and it is with this
Vincent Saler was pre- erans and placing flags on Sports chair. He served in in mind that he is being
sented with a Life Mem- all of the Legion gravesites the Canadian Army with highly recommended for
bership to the Legion, and in the Remembrance Day the Manitoba Dragoons a Life Membership, said
has been a member since period. He has been in- from 1950 to 195. He has LaCoste.
2005. According to Duane volved in the fundraising been deeply involved Congratulations and
LaCoste, he has been campaigns by selling Grey on the Minnedosa Town thanks to each of these
a faithful, hard-working Cup tickets, and 50-50 tick- Council, the Minnedosa Legion members on their
member ever since. He ets at the Bingo events. He Centennial Committee, many years of contribu-
has been a member of the is on the board of directors the Manitoba Lotteries tions to the Minnedosa Le-
Colour Party and partici- for the Legion Gardens in board, the Kinsmen Club gion.
pated in the many activities Minnedosa and has taken and the Minnedosa Credit
that go along with this. He over looking after the laun-
volunteers to participate dry facility. It is our feel-
in Honour Guard duties at ing that every organization
Veterans funerals, and has should have a Vincent Sal-
been active in seeking out er and it is with the utmost
and decorating a trailer to respect and sincerity that
be used in the annual Fun we highly recommend he
Fest Parade. He is an ac- be awarded a Life Mem-
Holiday ScHedule
Recycling & gaRbage collection
Monday, December 25 no gaRbage
collection
Tuesday December 26 no gaRbage
collection/no
TOWN OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS Recyling collection
December 25 CLOSED - Christmas Day Wednesday, December 27 North End - Garbage
December 26 CLOSED - Boxing Day Collection & Recycling
December 27 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
December 28 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 28 South East - Garbage
Collection
December 29 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
January 1 CLOSED - New Years Day
Friday, December 29 South West - Garbage
Collection & South
Regular hours resume End Recycling
Minnedosa
JANUARY 2, 2018 Monday, January 1 no gaRbage
Since 1883
Warmest Wishes and Best Thoughts for a collection
Wonderful Holiday Saeson! Tuesday, January 2 North End - Garbage
Collection & North End Recycling
THE TOWN OF MINNEDOSA
(39-2)
Regular Garbage Collection
Resumes January 3rd
(39-2)
8 Friday, December 15, 2017 The Minnedosa Tribune

Cadurcis News Multi-Purpose and 4-H for Teens

By DOREEN TROTT By ROBYN BURGESS
Club Reporter

S easons Greetings and all the best in 2018 to the staff

of The Minnedosa Tribune and all the readers. Happy
Holidays! O ur December meet-
ing was called to or-
Our Sympathy is extended to the Northam family on der at 7 p..m on the 4th in
the sudden passing of Kenneth Peters of Cardale. He was the MCI canteen. Project
Don Northams nephew and Doug Northams cousin. reports were done by all
A number from the area attended the funeral for members on what they
Bryce Waldon of Rapid City at Central United Church in have done in their projects
Brandon on Saturday. so far.
Our Head Leader Cor-
rine Topham talked with
Club 55 Golden Agers us about the area council
meeting that her and Jan

Bowling Results Magnusson attended. And

she also told us we will be
holding the Fun and Rec-
SUBMITTED ognitions day this year
with the Erickson Beef

D

ecember 11th bowlers of the week were Bev Chapski
+86 and Alan Tarn +51.
Other good games were Marjorie McNabb 136,
Club.
We then had sub-
committee reports and
and pictures to area coun- tion of her Global Summit
Photo submitted

all our parents. We decided

cil for entry into a draw for Trip to Ottawa. And we did that we are going to wait to
Wayne Brown 240, Vivian Cullen 193, 217, Dan Motuz set budgets for all the fun
a party at the end of the a short public speaking apply till all our teen mem-
198, Jim Clark 223, Debbie Tarn 207, Florence Brown activities and community
year. game where we all made bers are a little older to go.
192, 197, Hazel Stonehouse 161, 162, Fred Stonehouse service projects we have
We discussed Com- something out of a handful We decided that we would
149, Vicky Bugg 189, Robert Hendry 215, 202 and Vivian planned. Then there was a
munications Night which of Lego then got up in front enjoy it more and appreci-
Penner 152. short report on how serv-
will happen in February at of the club andmade up a ate the trip more if we were
ing hot chocolate at the
the Ukrainian hall at 6:30 story about it. a little older.

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time our club does a com-
Rayna Topham showed us teen members met to dis- be January 8th, 2018 at the
munity service, I will be
204-867-3816 a power point presenta- cuss the exchange trip with MCI Canteen.
sending in a short write up

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The Minnedosa Tribune
Controlled Drainage Discussed At LSRCD Meeting
By CINDY MURRAY
C ontrolled drainage as
a Beneficial Manage-
ment Practice (BMP) was
the main topic presented
at the Little Saskatchewan
River Conservation Dis-
tricts (LSRCD) annual
meeting on November
22nd.
During his presen-
tation, LSRCD Techni-
cian Sanjayan (Sanjay)
Satchithanantham ex-
plained that a BMP is a
way of managing environ-
mental impacts without
compromising the pro-
ductivity. He went on to
say that, As tile drainage
is becoming popular, and
environmental concerns
among public increases,
controlled drainage may
provide a better solution if
implemented properly.
As the term suggests,
controlled drainage is a
method of controlling tile
drainage flow from farm-
land by using a control
structure which can be
adjusted to vary the flow,
said Sanjay. For instance,
during spring time, the
control structure would be
fully open to allowing free
drainage while in summer
time drainage would be re-
stricted.
Sanjay referred to a
three-year field study,
which was conducted in
Winkler beginning in 2010,
to evaluate the effective-
ness of controlled drain-
age to minimize nutrient
export through tile drain-
age. Results showed that
the controlled drainage re-
duced the flow, as well as
nitrogen and phosphorous
export.
LSRCD Manager, Col-
leen Cuvelier, who pro-
vided a review of activities
throughout the district
since the last annual meet-
ing in 2016, followed up
this informative presenta-
tion; the first being a new
staff change.
The technician for
LSRCD is now Sanjay
Satchithanantham, who
has taken over the job from
Curt Westwood. Sanjay
graduated from the Uni-
versity of Manitoba in 2014
with a PhD in Biosystem
Engineering, researching
subsurface drainage. Af-
ter that, he worked for the
Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada Research Centre
in Brandon and has more
than 10 years of experience
in the areas of agricultural
water management, hy-
drology, and soil and water
conservation.
In the last year, mem-
bers of the LSRCD board
have attended two events
in order learn about land
management practic-
es. The first was the Tile
Drainage workshop hosted
by the Intermountain Con-
servation District in March.
Second was a workshop
with Dr. Allen Williams on
principles and practises to
improve soil health.
Some board mem-
bers also attended the
Delta Waterfowl Supper
in Minnedosa, the Assini-
boine River Basin Initia-
tive/Manitoba Conserva-
tion Districts Association
(MCDA) Tour in June and
the grand opening of the
Rivers Wetland Centre of
Excellence, which was also
in June.
Cuvelier went on to
say that the LSRCD re-
ceived positive news from
the Rural Municipality of
Whitehead, where coun-
cil has passed a resolution
requesting the preparation
of an expansion proposal
to join our conservation
district along with the As-
siniboine Hills Conserva-
tion District.
Cuvelier acknowl-
edged former sub-district
member Anthony Kow-
alchuk, who passed away
this last year.
This year the LSRCD
is recognizing the Robins
family from Rivers with
the Conservation District
Award. Three generations
have been actively in-
volved in the farm, starting
with Brian and his wife Ar-
lene, followed by Clayton
and his wife Rebecca and
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Friday, December 15, 2017 9
The perennial mix of flow- producers looking to rent
ering plants will create land, and sometimes by re-
habitat for many pollina-
tors
A water quality project
altors looking to sell land.
This year, seven shel-
terbelt projects were com-
that the LSRCD is continu- pleted with 1,843 trees
ing to develop is an assess- being planted. There were
ment of water quality in 1,291 trees purchased by
Kerr Lake, located in the 19 landowners who plant-
northeast corner of the ed them on their own. In
district. the year following estab-
This lake, like a lot of lishment, trees are ordered
others within the district, to replace those that did
suffers from green and not grow. This year, re-
blue-green algal blooms, plants were completed at
which impairs its use for eight of the 2016 projects.
agricultural and recre- Under the surface wa-
ational activities, said ter management program,
Cuvelier. A sampling pro- two new dams were com-
gram was developed this pleted in the R.M. of Min-
year with field work to be to-Odanah near the town
completed in 2018. The of Clanwilliam. Funding
water samples will be col- for each project was ac-
lected from the streams quired through the Bran-
that flow into and out of don Source Water Protec-
Photo by Cindy Murray
the lake, as well as the lake tion Fund.
Sanjay Satchithanantham, LSRCD Technician itself. Other programs such
addresses the crowd at the recent Annual Cuvelier explained as Abandoned Wells,
General Meeting of the Little Saskatchewan that, With this informa- Youth Education, Saline
River Conservation District. tion we will be able to de- Seed, Pipeline and Offsite
velop a plan that allows us Watering together with
now their son Quinn. They they manage their land. to focus project funding to Well Testing Day, are all
will be recognized at the That change in manage- where it is most needed. being well used by land-
upcoming MCDA Confer- ment has a positive effect The LSRCD continues owners in the district.
ence in Brandon. on land adjacent to the to use the RTK equipment A five-year recogni-
Cuvelier went on to project, which enhances for its own projects and tion pin was presented to
give an update about ALUS the ecosystem services on a fee-for-service basis Charles Tavernor (Har-
(Alternative Land Use Ser- that the adjacent land pro- for their municipal part- rison Park), and 10-year
vices). vides. ners. Another service that pins were presented to
A large percentage of In 2017, four new continues is the prepara- Roger Desilets (Harrison
the ALUS projects com- landowners were enrolled tion of acre count maps, Park), Dave Falkevitch
pleted involve wetlands, in the program. The total which are used as a tool by (Riverdale) and Leonard
she explained. Locally, number of landowners en- landowners looking to rent Macksymchuk (Harrison
we recognize the value of rolled is now 19. With 154 out their land, potential Park).
wetlands on the land that acres that were enrolled
have not been modified or this year, there is a three-
lost entirely. However, the year total of 1,822 acres.
direction that we get from A new program that
the program funders is that was instigated this year
they want to pay for new by Syngenta and the Soil
You are invited to the 8th Annual
ecosystem services, not ex- Conservation Council of Minnedosa & District Christmas Dinner
isting. Canada was Operation
New ecosystem ser-
vices are generated when
Pollinator. Eight landown-
ers enrolled in it, and were
Because no one should
the landowner completes
a project that changes how
able to get enough seed to
establish two acres each.
be alone at Christmas
December 25th at Noon
Minnedosa Community
Conference Centre
Join us for a great meal, good fun,
NAME: songs and fellowship.
*Meals will also be available to be
picked up
ADDRESS:
Please phone 204-867-3425 if you can
join us for dinner, if you would like to
TOWN: arrange a ride or if you would like to
help as a volunteer for the event!
PROVINCE:
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Awards Presented In Deer Head Competition
SUBMITTED
O n Friday, December
1st, the Little River
Game and Fish Associa-
tion held its annual deer
head competition. There
were approximately 75
people in attendance this
year, as compared to 110
last year. There were a total
of 33 heads scored.
In the archery cat-
egory, Josh Saler won with
Friday, December 15, 2017 The Minnedosa Tribune
Photos submitted
Newdale News
a score of 142 1/8. In the by Lori Crooks with a score
muzzleloader category, of 126 2/8. The most sym-
Trent Madill won with a
score of 144 7/8. The best
head by a member was
metrical was won by Devin
Kowalick with a score of
116.
By RAVENS GLEN WI our congregation. Pre- rehearsal for his part as
won by Jeff Gowler with a In the youth category,
lude music was provided he slept right through the
score of 141 4/8. The best Josh Saler scored 123 6/8,
non-typical was won by
Darcy Kowalick with a
Hayden Loewen scored 106
4/8, Josh Gowler scored 87
W ed like to send
birthday greetings
to Lorne Bradley of Mon-
by Carol Dalgarno on or-
gan, Doreen Stapleton on
piano and Wendy Rose
service!
Newdale friends send
our deepest sympathy to
score of 141 4/8. The best 3/8, Owen Kingdon scored
terey Heights in Brandon on her new beautifully Lyla Peters and her family
overall typical was won 61, Kanyon Flick scored
as he celebrated his spe- toned flute. These talented on the very sudden pass-
by Evan Betteridge with a 54 1/8 and Justin McKee
cial day on December 8th. ladies add so much to our ing of husband and father
score of 148 1/8. The best scored 45 2/8.
We wish you many more services. The church was Ken Peters last weekend.
head by a female was won
healthy years Lorne. decorated by several local Ken had worked in New-
Congratulations to children and their helpers dale for many years at the
Helen and David Caird on for the festive season and Pool Elevator with Henry
becoming grandparents preparations are in prog- Winder and Rick Kienas,
again with the arrival of a ress for the Christmas Eve and currently was em-
lovely grandson, born to service. This is the time ployed at Richardson Pio-
daughter Mary and her of year in our Church we neer in Shoal Lake where
husband Sandy McKenzie hope everyone in the com- Rick is the manager. Ken
in Scotland on December munity can join us for the and Lyla farm near Car-
8th. Helen and David will celebration of Christs dale where they are await-
be anxious for their first birth. This is followed by a ing the arrival of their new
visit with David Alexander pot-luck supper and lots of home on the farm. They
(Sandy) for some special socializing. What a plea- were residing at Sandy
hugs and cuddles. sure to have Joel and Amy Lake after losing their mo-
A large Church crowd Walker and baby Deacon bile home to fire. Ken was
welcomed Dan Jardine Richard join us, baby Dea- 55 years old.
Sunday, December 10th con will have a very special Several ladies from
as he celebrated the third role to play on Christmas town enjoyed the Craft
Sunday of Advent with Eve! He had an excellent Sale held in Minnedosa
United Church where
there were many tables of
beautiful and unusual gifts
Minnedosa Adult
that will hide under some
Learning Centre
several Christmas trees
High School Courses
soon. A lovely lunch was
and Computer Classes
served by the Minnedosa
For Adults who want Fun Fest committee.
a high school diploma
to upgrade present skills
high school credits to enter into a College Bridge Club
or University
What We offer Results
flexible intake- can start anytime December 7th
self-paced courses
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COMING EVENTS
8th Annual Minnedo-
sa and District Christmas
Dinner at Noon on Christ-
mas Day at MCCC. Bring
your family, bring your
friends! All ages welcome.
Free Christmas Dinner!
Call Susan at 204-867-3425
if you would like to at-
tend or if you would like to
help as a volunteer for the
event! Help make smiles
on Christmas Day! Dona-
tions for the event may
be left at the Minnedosa
Credit Union. (38-3) x
Shevchenko Dance En-
semble Malanka at the Sandy
Lake Community Hall on
January 13th, 2018. Doors
open at 7:30 p.m. Dancers at
8:00 p.m. Hot Lunch at 10:00
p.m. Live Band: By Request.
Ticket prices: $25 (16 and
over); $10 (ages 6-15); Free
(5 and under) Call: (204) 849-
2171 or (204) 867-3843. (39-3)
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Saturday, January 27th, 2018
at the 50+ Centre. All family
members are welcome. Watch
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Join us for the Cov-
enant Church Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service at 7:00
p.m. December 24th. Sunday
Morning Service will take
place as usual at 10:30 a.m.
December 25th,Christmas
morning at 8:00 a.m. is our
traditional Julotta Service
with light potluck breakfast to
follow. Everyone is welcome!
Merry Christmas! (39-2) x
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CARD OF THANKS
Thank You
There are many people we,
the family of Alex Abel,
would like to acknowledge
who have helped us in so
many different ways. Thanks
to our family, friends and
neighbours for all the deli-
cious food, gorgeous flowers,
beautiful cards with comfort-
ing personal messages and
memorial donations. Thank
you to the Minnedosa Health
Centre, Minnedosa Personal
Care Home, Home Care, doc-
tors, nurses and staff for your
kindness and exceptional
care, Rev Natasha Pearen for
the wonderful service captur-
ing Alexs personality, organ-
ist, Eleanor Taylor, the choir,
Royal Canadian Legion
Honour Guard, Dan Jardine,
Piper, Nathan White and staff
for funeral services, Tammy
Gowler for floral arrange-
ments, and Legion Ladies
Auxiliary and United Church
ladies for providing the deli-
cious lunch.
Overwhelming is the only
word we know that describes
our feelings for this caring
and supportive community
that Alex loved so much. In
appreciation we will be mak-
ing a donation to the Minne-
dosa United Church and Dr.
Khandelwals Primary Care
Centre.
God bless all of you!
Lloyd, Brenda, Barry,
Margaret and their families
I would like to thank Dr.
Khandelwal, Dr. Onyshko
and the Nursing Staff at the
Minnedosa Hospital for my
excellent care during and
after my surgery. Dennis
Braschuk x
Friday, December 15, 2017 The Minnedosa Tribune
CAREERS HELP WANTED
Employment Opportunity
Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
The Municipality of Harrison Park is seeking an individual with excellent
interpersonal, analytical & organizational skills combined with a high
degree of professionalism.
Under the direction of Chief Administrative Officer, the Assistant Chief
Administrative Officer is responsible for the day to day operations of the
Municipality and human resource management.
Qualifications:
Be a graduate of, or willing to enroll in, the CMMA program;
Ability and experience working with the public;
Proven leadership and management experience;
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal skills;
Strong organizational and management skills;
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision;
Ability to prepare and present reports to Council;
Wages and Benefits:
The right candidate can expect a salary that reflects their level of
education and experience;
The Municipality of Harrison Park provides an excellent benefits
package for all full-time employees.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a detailed resume, cover letter,
and 3 references by Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 at 4:00 pm to:
Chad Davies, CMMA
Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of Harrison Park
By mail: Box 190, Onanole, MB R0J 1N0
By email: admin@harrisonpark.ca
Dropped off: 43 Gateway Street, Onanole, MB
TENDERS
The Municipality of Harrison Park wishes to thank all candidates for their
interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
A complete position profile is available upon request. (39-2)
McGinn Group LTD
Michael McGinn, P.Eng., Civil
Patrick McGinn, P.Eng., Civil
Guy Sander, P.Eng., Mechanical
Telephone: (306) 565-0411 Fax: (306) 757-9471
Email: mcginn@mcginngroup.com
IN MEMORIAM
REQUEST FOR TENDERS
Virden Wellview Golf Club House
Tender Package
T.L. Penner Construction Inc., as the Construction Manager for Virden Wellview Golf
Club, invites tenders from interested Trade Contractors for the construction of a new In Loving Memory
3,628 sq.ft. Club House located at Virden MB. Darrin Kerluke
All trade scopes except Mechanical and Electrical are requested. April 12th, 1978
Tenders marked: Virden Wellview Club House
December 18th, 2016
Dont grieve for me,
will be received at the office of T.L. Penner Construction Inc.,
not later than: for now Im free.
Im following the path
2:00 p.m. January 4, 2018
God laid for me.
Tenders may be submitted any of the following ways:
I took His hand when I
Hand Deliver to: 154040 RD 58N
R.M. Of Wallace, MB
heard him call,
I turned my back
Mail to: Box 2350, Virden, MB
R0M 2C0 and left it all.
I could not stay another day.
By Fax: (204) 748-2600
To laugh, to love,
E-mail: tschneider@tlpenner.ca
to work or play.
Tender documents are available at the office of the Construction Manager.
Tender documents may also be viewed at the Winnipeg, CARM and Regina
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
Construction Association offices. I found that place at the close of day.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all tenders received. The lowest or any tender may If my parting has left a void,
not necessarily be accepted.
then fill it with remembered joy.
All inquiries shall be directed in writing to:
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Tom Schneider
T.L. Penner Construction Inc. Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
154040 RD 58N, R.M. Of Wallace, MB Be not burdened with times of sorrow
Box 2350, Virden MB, R0M 2C0
Phone: (204) 748-1400 Fax: (204) 748-2600 I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
E-mail: tschneider@tlpenner.ca
My lifes been full, Ive savored much.
(39-2)
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Dont lengthen it now with undo grief.
HELP WANTED Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now,
Harrison House Meals for Seniors Program in Newdale He set me free.
invites applications for the permanent position of Meals Co-
ordinator. This program is responsible for providing 3 meals Forever in our hearts,
per week & entails 15 hours per week of work. Please apply in Dad, Gloria, Jonathan, and Jordan (Sarah)
writing stating experience by December 27th to Box 65, New-
dale. Phone 204-849-2081 for more information. (39-2) x
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IN MEMORIAM OBITUARIES
A GOT
D YOUR
ALLAN BOYD Alexander Brigham Abel Marjorie Elaine Osborne
January 14th, 1946 December 3rd, 1923 October 12th, 2017 December 29th, 1932
December 18th, 2015 November 14th, 2017

Time passes,
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing
of Alex Abel on Thursday, October 12th, 2017 surrounded by the Marjorie Elaine passed V ATTENTION?
E Book this
memories stay, love of his family. away with her children beside
You are loved and her at the Minnedosa Personal
Predeceased by his beloved wife Verna, and his son Murray. He
remembered everyday. Care Home. Marj was born in

R space for
is remembered by his sister Doris McNabb, son Lloyd (Gabri-
ele); son Barry (Anne); daughter Margaret (Clayton); daughter- Hamiota, MB to Stan and Mag-
Love Lynn gie Reid.
in-law Brenda, fourteen grandchildren and seventeen great
x
grandchildren.
Born on the family farm in the Cameron District to parents
She grew up on the
family farm just outside of La- T your next ad
I Call
BILL AND EDNA vinia. In 1951 she moved to New-
PETTIGREW Thomas and Katie Abel. He attended Cameron School and dale to work as a telephone oper-
completed grade 8, at which time he chose to stay home and ator for MTS. While there she met
Remembrance is a
golden chain
help on the farm.
He joined the army (Royal Canadian Artillery) in January 1942.
her husband, Stanley and they were
married in 1955. When the MTS office S 204-867-3816
E information!
Death tries to break He actively served in England, France, Holland and Germany. closed in 1969 she went on to work at the Leisure Inn, the Post
But all in vain He was there on D-day for the Normandy Invasion, and he took Office and then became a Home Care Assistant until she re- for more
To have, to Love part in the liberation of Holland. He was discharged in January tired.
and then to part.
It is the GREATEST SORROW
of ones heart
1946.
After serving his country he returned home to continue his hard
Marj belonged to many clubs and services throughout
her life. She was an active member of the Curling Club, Health
Aid, UCW and the Newdale Horticultural Society and served
!
The years might wipe work on the family farm. on the executive for many of them. She also became a mem-

GUESS
out many things. Alex married Verna Gibson on December 30th, 1950 in Waska- ber of the Strathclair Drama Club and sewed for the costume
But this they wipe out never da, Manitoba. They settled on the Abel homestead and raised department. She resided in Newdale until 2015 when her fail-
The memory of those happy their children. Together they worked very hard to support their ing health required her to move to Minnedosa Personal Care

WHAT?
days, when we were family. Home. She enjoyed many of the activities there, music, arts
all together. and Crafts and also BINGO (because she could usually win a
Some of his fond memories were coaching hockey, curling,
couple of chocolate bars for the week).
dances, fishing, cribbage games, and many social activities with
Loved Forever Marjorie was predeceased by her husband Stan, grandson
family, friends and neighbours. In retirement he enjoyed travel-
Ray, Kay and Family
Russ and family
ling, camping and spending more time with his grandchildren.
Jared Currah and Bother-in-law Wilfred Eastcott.
She will be greatly missed by her children: sons Gerry
Ads are read
He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch
x
#138, which he proudly held dear to his heart. He was privil-
(Sandy), Pat and Blaine; daughters Cathy Cluett and Bev (Clay-
ton) Currah; her grandchildren Brett (Tawny), Shane (Sarah),
by our
eged for the France Consular awarding him with the French Na-
KARTANSON
Remembering with love
tional Order of the Legion of Honour medal, which gave him the
Jasmine (Evan), Coutney (Sean), Stephanie, Mike (Nici), Josh
and Kristen (Rick) and 13 great-grandchildren; her brother
readers!
distinction of a Knight.

DISAGREE?
our Dad Johnny Jerry Reid and his family and sister-in-law Jean Eastcott.
May 28th, 1898 In his long and rich life, he impacted many people in positive The service in memory of Marjories life was held at New-
December 10th, 1981 ways. He was an amiable man; possessed loyalty, patience, dale United Church on Friday, November 24th, 2017.
Our Mother Wilhelmina and kindness, that was inspiring. He showed us the way to live The family would like to thank all the staff at Minnedosa
December 15th, 1903 through his devotion. Without question his legacy lives on and Personal Care Home for their excellent care of Mom while she Well, you just
October 8th, 1996 for that the world is a better place. was there, to Minister Elgin Hall for his very apt words, the read this ad!
Our brother Martin We will live as he would want: smile, open our eyes, love and choir, organist and the ladies for the lunch. Also Nathan and
and his wife Gerry Don from Minnedosa Funeral Service for their help with all the

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go on. The Minnedosa

June 20th, 1927 arrangements.
May 22nd, 2010 Well miss you! Donations in memory of Marj may be made to Minnedosa
January 27th, 1929 Donations may be made in Alexs memory to the Minnedosa Pesonal Care Home, Box 960, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 or Alz- Since 1883

January 2017 United Church or Dr. Khandelwals Primary Care Centre. heimer Society of Manitoba 4B 457 9th St. Brandon, MB R7A
1K2.

Snowmobiling Is Good For Your Health

Gone but not forgotten

The Kartanson families

x

And For Beating the Winter Blues

SUBMITTED outdoors, breathing fresh air treatment expenses and lost that represents the amount of ity is also effective in beating
ADVERTISING: and being active with friends productivity. energy required to maintain those winter blues. Together,

THE BUILDING T he Canadian Council of

Snowmobile Organiza-
BLOCKS TO tions (CCSO) is pleased to re-
ceive initial findings that rec-
SUCCESS! reational snowmobiling can
assist in the accumulation
of the total recommended
physical activity time needed
to maintain a balanced life-
style. Study data suggests
that the activity level of snow-
mobiling has traditionally
been underestimated. This
according to preliminary re-
sults from a yet-to-be pub-
lished University of Guelph
Let them know you are study entitled The Physio-
logical Assessment and Analy-
out there with an ad in sis of the Physical Demand of
Riding a Snowmobile.
Tribune
THE OLDEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER IN THE CANADIAN WEST
and family and that sim-
ply makes you healthier and
better able to cope with lifes
challenges.
But the fact is that many
North Americans fail to get at
least 150 minutes weekly of
moderate to vigorous activ-
ity as recommended by the
American College of Sports
Medicine and the Canadian
Society for Exercise Physiol-
ogy. This deficiency is com-
pounded in the winter as
North Americans burn 15-
20% fewer calories in weekly
recreational activities. It
should be noted that physical
inactivity accounts for 15% of
the 1.6 million chronic health
This snowmobiling
health study indicates that
participating in snowmobil-
ing is one good way to achieve
the better physical condition-
ing that keeps people health-
ier and helps prevent chronic
health conditions. Conducted
in 2016/17, the study evalu-
ated the physical demand of
snowmobiling, considering
both cardiorespiratory and
musculoskeletal demands. It
also examined if activity loca-
tion would play a role in the
physical demands.
Considering early results
researchers compared the
snowmobiling health study
results to the American Col-
human function while sitting
or lying awake at rest. There-
fore, an activity of three METs
would be three times more
demanding than rest.
Moderate intensity ac-
tivities range between three
to six METs. Snowmobiling
falls into this category, as the
average METs for groomed
trail riding scored almost four
METs, while mountain riding
came in closer to seven METs.
All in all, this puts snow-
mobiling in the same physical
activity range as other winter
activities like chopping wood,
snow shovelling, and recrea-
tional ice-skating and snow-
shoeing.
these findings suggest snow-
mobiling is good for both
body and mind. The CCSO
and its snowmobiling health
study funding partners: the
International Association of
Snowmobile Administrators
(IASA), Arctic Cat Industries,
Ski-Doo (BRP), Off Road
Business Association (ORBA),
Royal Distributing Inc., Colo-
rado Snowmobile Association
(CSA), Snowmobile North
Dakota (SND), Glacier House
in Revelstoke BC, Haliburton
Forest Wildlife Reserve in
Haliburton ON; are commit-
ted to winter family recreation
and the healthy, active life-
style benefits associated with

The Minnedosa
This news will come as conditions diagnosed each lege of Sports Medicines A balanced lifestyle recreational snowmobiling.
Since 1883
no surprise to snowmobil- year. Typically, chronic health Compendium of Physical also includes good men-
204-867-3816 ers across Canada who ride conditions consume 67% of Activities. This tool defines tal health. According to a
adsales@minnedosatribune.com all winter, commented all direct health care costs activities by their aerobic de- major depressive disorder
CCSO President Dale Hick- and cost the Canadian econ- mands as a metabolic equiva- study by researchers at Duke
ox. Snowmobiling gets you omy $190 billion annually in lent (MET). A MET is a unit University, physical activ-
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master bedroom leads to deck 09,
arctic spa hot tub, 4 sheds, shingles
11, flower beds, personal dock and
much more...
MLS#1720998 $149,900
Take a tour on Realtor.ca or our website www.remax-prairie mountain-npwa.mb.com
George Allard, FCGA*
Gateway Street
Onanole, MB
204-848-7413
Howard Wirch, C.G.A*
9-515 4th Ave.
Shoal Lake, MB
204-759-2680
Dauphin Office -
15 1st Ave. S.W.
Phone: 204-638-3005
Fax: 204-638-5817
*Denotes Professional Corporation
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PROPERTIES FOR SALE
Living in your
Community
Proud Supporter
ACCOUNTING CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
Rick Taylor 867-7551
ricktaylor@remax.net
Catharine Van Veen
M Gijsbers
Chartered Professional
CL Carpentry Ltd.
Accountant Inc. Full-service construction
Minnedosa company specializing in
213 2nd St NE - Box 385 Residential, Commercial
T: 867-3884 C: 867-0190 and Farm building. Specializing in water & sewer
Email: Catharine@mts.net installation & repair
All types of excavation
Basements, Demolition
339 - 4TH AVE. S.W. Snow removal
515 - MINNEDOSA ST. Leo or Cherry van Veen Gravel, Topsoil
MINNEDOSA NEWDALE
AUTO Office: 204 826 2292 Sales of septic tanks
- 1,040 sq. ft. bungalow - 1,330 sq. ft. 1 storey clcarpentry@hotmail.ca Kirk 867-0180
- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths - Extensive renovations
- Numerous updates and newly
nished garage
and upgrades
- Appliances included BIR CH
BIRCH
CONSTRUCTION LTD.
$258,900 MLS # 1715248 $63,900 MLS #1704594
AC BACKHOE & TRUCKING
GENERAL
CONTRACTORS
Commercial
M&M Residential
AUTO BODY 867-0400
All Auto Body Repairs 0r
Ph: 867-2083 867-7506
5 Main St. North
31 - 5TH AVE. N.W. 346 - 3RD ST. N.E.
MINNEDOSA MINNEDOSA
- 75 x 120 building lot CONSTRUCTION Parish Backhoe
- 840 sq. ft. bungalow
- 2 bedrooms and many - Desirable lake area
Services
upgrades Septic Systems Weeping tiles
- Lends itself to basement PRAIRIE REDI-MIX
- Fenced yard, attached garage, walkout Water Systems Basements
Minnedosa - 867-3853
paved driveway $34,900 MLS #1705849 R eady Mix Conc rete Book this spot All types of excavation
Concrete forms, Rebar, Wire Mesh, Certified in waste
$189,900 EXCLUSIVE Weeping Tile, Concrete Sealer, Snap Ties
All at Competitive
$5.52/week water management
prices Call 204-867 3816 Call: Ian
874-2134 or 867-0383
Prairie Mountain Ph: 204-867-4657
Independently Owned Gwen Usick Fax: 204-867-2150
and Operated Broker Realtor
gwenu@mts.net
ICE Roofing Decks
PR Fencing Exterior Finishing
N EW Renovations Repairs
littlevalleyconstruction@live.ca
204-868-5980 or 204-867-5544
NEWDALE STRATHCLAIR STRATHCLAIR
1976 Portage Mobile 3 bedroom 1
1/2 bath home, double car garage
Well maintained 2 bedroom 1 bath
home in Strathclair on a large
Certified as a Total Electric Gold
Medalion Home this 2 bedroom
PAINTING
with metal roof on a large lot 79x200 lot that backs onto trees 1 1/2 bath home is located on a
that backs onto an open field on in back. Recent upgrades include corner lot & features a good sized
outskirts of town. Home has some windows, some doors, vinyl, carpet, kitchen, L shaped dining room/ SEMI WITH LOW BED & END DUMP
newer flooring, 2 newer toilets and
comes with fridge, stove, washer
kitchen, bathroom, HWT, electrical,
shingles & patio. Single car garage.
living room, mostly newer windows,
composite siding, shingles 2016,
BURTON PAINTING
& dryer. single garage with GDO, finished
basement with potential for 2 more
MLS#1624538 $64,900 bedrooms as seller is upgrading
Myrna Alexander
Charles
windows to be egress compliant. Myrna
$49,900 MLS#1714333 $64,900 MLS#1712871 $109,900 Cell: 868-5503
Cell: 868-5503
Dunwoody ELECTRICAL
ACCOUNTING REAL ESTATE C. BURTON
Enterprises Ltd.
BDO Canada, LLP CALL ME... FOR ALL YOUR Refridgeration
Chartered Accountants REAL ESTATE NEEDS Air Conditioning,
Heating & Electrical
and Advisors
Farm, Business & Individual 30 Years
Open Professional Services: Ex perience!! Glen Burgess
Electrician
8:30 -6:00 ~ Tax
~ Accounting
Bus : 867-3950
Fa x: 867-2340
116 Main Street
110A ~ Farm Programs
Sarah Campbell, CGA
204-868-5211
Minnedosa PETER HARRISON
39 Main Street South Phone/Text 867-5444
204 867-5550 Minnedosa 867-2957
www.suttonharrison.com
Call Gregg
Jon Kowal
867-7153
867-0145
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FINANCE EAVESTROUGH PLUMBING SEPTIC SERVICES

Minnedosa WAHOSKI G ORD K E L LY Lakeside

Credit Union 5 AND 6 continuous MECHANICAL LTD. Plumbing & Heating Septic Service
PLUMBING Gas Fitting Lawn Mowing & Trimming
eavestrough
ph: 867-2084 Potable water Dandelion Spraying -
Main line
Siding Roofing
HEATING cell: 867-0346 delivery. Licensed Pesticide Applicator
Soffit Fascia
204-867-6350 Book your portable Fertilizer Application
Closed cell Polyurethane Spray foam GAS FITTING
Brad Ross toilets. Licensed Arborist Service
204-867-6366
Blow in Attic & Wall Fibre Insulation
Fire Retardent Coating
AIR CONDITIONING SELF-HELP Erle Jury & Family Hedge Trimming
Carol Taylor
204-867-6368 204-867-3738 204-867-3121 867-2416
Yard Clean Up
or
Terry McLenehan
Email: mcreal@live.ca A.D.A.M. Cell: 867-7558
Cory Johnston Minnedosa
204-867-6363 204-476-5185 Anxiety Disorders (204) 476-4705
Susan Glasgow
www.johnstonyardcare.com
Association
RAINKE'S
204-867-6353
TRADING RAINKIES
HILLSIDE
Debbie Strelczik
204-867-6360 of Manitoba
Dan Quesnel Support Group Sewage Service Prairie Mountain HVAC/R
204-867-6359 Plumbing & Heating Heating
Donna Dowsett FRONTIER Meetings are held at JIM BEAUMONT Ventilation/Air quality
204-867-6361
Candice Brown TRADING STORE Ty Burton Neepawa Library 3rd Tuesday of
the month 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
476-2483 Air Conditioning
Owner/Operator Refrigeration
204-867-6362 204-868-5358 For more info call:
Cell: 476-6591 Kitchen Equipment
Alayna McTavish 867-5551 Debbie Fisch Commercial Gas Fitter
204-867-6354 (204) 725-8550 Dennis: 476-2766 Commercial & Residential
Kim Robinson Gently Used Furniture
service specialist
204-867-6352
Joanne Clarke
Clothing & Misc. Items
ALCOHOLICS 23 Hour Service Kent Brown
204-867-6364 Donations
Gaylene Johnson Estate Sales Plumbing & Heating ANONYMOUS 1-204-867-7346
204-867-6357 Pick-up & Deliveries Construction
If you like to drink and can
Summit Septic
Fax
204-867-6391
MAIN OFFICE
That's your business
If you want to stop and can't ServiceS LEONAS
204-867-5458 That's our business. Minnedosa and surrounding areas Studio Of Image
LEGAL copperwoodenterprise@gmail.com
PLUMBING & HEATING P.O. Box 36 Frank r. Ford and Family Hair Care
GRAIN Russ Huyghe or 867-3966 penny Ford Eminence Facials
Alanon - 210-0433
Alexander 204-868-6376
Owner/Operator & Product
HAULING CONSTRUCTION
Alateen - 867-5121 Pedicures & LCN Nails
Jackson Cody Huyghe
867-3401 Minnedosa
Mtg. Times: 8:00 pm Tuesdays
204-210-0158 Spray Tanning
204-210-0502 Cells
Law Office Piercing
Brian Horner B-116 MainSt.St
110B Main S. S
OFFICE MANAGER
Matt Saler Drug Problem? 204-868-0851 or 204-868-0863 Eyelash Extensions
email: pennyjoford@gmail.com 204-867-2287
Grain & Fertilizer Minnedosa, MB 204-868-6886 Narcotics
Hauling 67 Main St.
867-3981 Anonymous can help
http://www.ajaxlaw.ca SALES Meetings every SERVICES TAC
Tuesday & Ventures Inc.
Darwin Waste
Burgess Law
Matthews Saturday at 7 p.m. St. Alphonsus
Office
TV AND APPLIANCE at Calvary Temple, Catholic Church Management &
204-867-7182 51 Main Street S SALES AND SERVICE 221 Hamilton Street,
Neepawa, MB
142
142 4th
4th St,
Minnedosa,MB
Minnedosa,
NW.
St, NW.
MB 867-3831
867-3831
Contracting
Your Shaw Direct, (204)476-0002
Minnedosa LG, Samsung, Bell Mass Sunday 9:00 a.m. Garbage Removal
FERTILIZER 867-2935 Danby Dealer
Computer Sales and Service
Bin Rentals
Construction Demolition
burglaw@mts.net Renovating
Systems, Monitors & Household clean up
Custom Accessories
Minnedosa, MB
Estate clean ups
SIMS & COMPA N Y
Fertilizer L a w O ffi c e Phone 867-3164 Transformative
Floating Norman H. Sims, Q.C.
E-mail: darm112@mts.net People Helping People Electrolysis
Call today to book your - Committed to Caring - Permanant Hair Removal
spring oating needs!
MLA
7 6 Ma i n S t r e e t S o u t h 142 Main Street North
MINNEDOSA 867-2717 Phone (204) 857-6100 Minnedosa, MB
Darvin - 204-868-5869 Fax (204) 857-8389 204-596-5111
Robert - 204-867-7113 cpcancerservices@shaw.ca
INSURANCE www.centralplainscancer
services.com
Lake Audy Meats
MINNEDOSA Waterpals Farm Raised Animals
INSURANCE SERVICES Potable Water Delivery Lorne or Ian Arnold
Drivers Licenses, Autopac 204.759.3313 Minnedosa and area 204-848-2205
General Insurance Toll Free 844.877.7767 No Job is too small!!!
Cheri McTavish Broker Cells: 204-867-7380
gregnesbittmla@mymts.net
(48-4)
867-3946 204-868-5674 or 204-848-0660
#7 515 4th Avenue
(8-4)

Josh McKay - Sales Rep

Burlington Place, Shoal Lake, MB 204-210-0740
ianarnold10@hotmail.com
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Eye Surgery Stool Donated to Hospital

By HILLARY MILLER on, for hours on end while its just nice to have an up sa Health Foundation,
they perform multiple sur- to date stool for their com- which is made up of three

T he Minnedosa Health
Foundation recently
donated a surgical stool to
the Minnedosa Hospital.
Health Foundation board
members Kerri Dyck and
Donna Hume are pictured
at right, with the new stool.
Valued at $3,800, the
stool is to assist eye sur-
geons during surgery. Ac-
cording to John Mendrikis
of the Minnedosa Health
Foundation, the stools that
these surgeons would sit
geries in one day, were be-
coming antiquated, and a
new one was needed.
There is a fair bit of
eye surgery that is done in
the Minnedosa Hospital,
and it is not done by our lo-
cal doctors. Doctors come
out of Brandon, and when
they schedule operations,
they do anywhere between
ten and twelve per day,
and for a surgeon to be in
his or her best shape to
perform for that duration,
fort, said Mendrikis.
The previous stool dat-
ed back to 1990, and was no
longer providing comfort
for the surgeons who spent
such long hours sitting on
it. Now, they will be able
to perform their surgeries
in comfort, which is ben-
eficial to both the doctors
and the patients.
These medical dona-
tions could not be possible
without the donations that
are made to the Minnedo-
members from each of the
R.M.s of Harrison Park,
Oakview, Minto Odanah
and the Town of Minnedo-
sa. This hardworking com-
mittee pools the donations
that are made, and ensures
that they are put towards
items that are needed by
the health facilities in the
area. This keeps Minnedo-
sas health care facilities
current in their equip-
ment, which means better
care for all.
Photo by Hillary Miller

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*We deliver within town limits Monday - Friday at 4:00 p.m
($2 charge - $10 minimum order)
DECEMBER 15TH - DECEMBER 21ST * Try one of our delicious BBQ chickens!
* We sell fruit, veggie & meat trays and fruit baskets
*Seniors Discount every Friday (65 & up) (STARTS FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. - ENDS THURSDAY 9:00 P.M.) (24 hours notice is appreciated)
*We sell R.O. water

GROCERY
Kraft dressing asstd .............................................................. 475ml ............. $2.49
Miracle Whip asstd .......................... 650-890ml ...... $3.49
Hormel real bacon pieces .........................................................79g ............. $2.99
Folgers classic roast coffee, K-cup .............920g ...... $8.99
Uncle Bens Bistro express rice asstd .....................................250g ............. $2.49
Lays potato chips ............................................................... 240-25g ..........2/$5.00
FROZEN FOODS
PC frozen fruits asstd...........................................................600g ............. $3.99
GG Vegetable frozen asstd ......................................................500g ............. $2.49
FM pie pecan 9 inch ................................................................580g ............. $6.99
Breyers double ice cream...................................................... 1.66lt ............... 4.99
Klondike asstd ................................400--540ml ...... $4.29
McCain RB fries straight cut ...................................................900g ............. $2.49

MEATS
Planters dry roasted peanuts/cashews .......................... 225-600g ............. $4.99
Ocean Spry cranberry asstd .................................................. 1.89lt ............. $3.79
Pepperidge Farms goldfish asstd ................................... 180-200g ............. $2.49
Maple Leaf flaked meats assd .................................................156g ..........3/$5.00
PC seafood sauce tangy/mild .......................................... 250ml ..........2/$3.00
PC stuffed olives with pepper/garlic ............................... 375ml ............. $4.49 PC bacon ..................................................................................500g ............. $4.99
GG canned vegetables asstd ................................................ 398ml ..........4/$5.00 Janes pub style chicken asstd .................................................800g ............. $9.99
Alymer tomatoes whole/diced ............................................ 796ml ..........4/$5.00 PC chicken spring rolls............................................................574g ............. $8.99
Dole pineapple canned asstd .............................................. 398ml ..........3/$4.00 NN Crispy Southern chicken ....................................................1kg ........... $13.99
Ocean Spray cranberry sauce whole/jellied....................... 348ml ............. $1.99
Franco gravy asstd ................................................................ 284ml ............. $0.99
Whole chicken ................................................... $2.69/lb
Boneless, Skinless chicken breast ........................................................... $5.49/lb
Campbell RW asstd .............................................................. 284ml ..........3/$4.00 Pork back ribs ........................................................................................... $4.25/lb
Campbell broth asstd ........................................................... 900ml ..........2/$4.00
Bicks pickles baby dills/yum yum/sweet mixed ...................... 1lt ..........2/$7.00 Inside round beef roast ..................................... $3.99/lb

Bicks pepper rings hot, sauerkraut wine ............................ 750ml ..........2/$7.00
Crisco vegetable/canola oil .................................................. 1.42lt ............. $4.49
Lipton/Knorr soup mixes asstd ........................................ 40-166g ..........3/$4.00
Frenches mustard squeeze .................................................. 400ml ..........2/$5.00
Sugar in Raw ............................................................................500g ............. $3.49
Crisco golden/vegetable shortening ...................454g .. 2/$5.00
Eagle Brand milk sweet condensed original ...................... 300ml ............. $2.99
Unico pasta asstd .....................................................................900g ..........3/$5.00
Classico pasta sauce asstd ............................................410-650ml ............. $2.99
KD original ..............................................225g .. 3/$4.00
Idaho pan potatoes instant mash ...........................................389g ............. $1.99
D Monte NSA fruit asstd....................................................... 398ml ..........2/$4.00
NN bar cheddar asstd.............................200g ...... $2.49
Heluva Good Dip french onion ..............................................250g ............. $2.49
Armstrong cheddar bars .........................................................700g ............. $9.99
Fruitopia juice asstd .............................................................. 1.75lt ..........2/$5.00
PRODUCE
Clementines ............................................................................... 3lb ............. $4.99
Broccoli .......................................................................................................... $2.49
FM Russet Potatoes ................................. 10lb ...... $3.99
GH tomatoes on the vine ......................................................................... $1.99/lb
Mini Watermelons ......................................................................................... $3.99
Romaine hearts..........................................................................3pk ............. $3.99
Raspberries .................................................................................................... $3.99
FM carrots .................................................................................. 2lb ............. $1.59
Sweet oranges, Red peppers .................................................................... $2.99/lb
Pomegranates .............................................................................................2/$3.00
Potatoes PC mini mixed, red, yellow .....................................450g ............. $2.99
FM onions .................................................................................. 3lb ............. $1.79

BAKERY LUCKY DOLLAR

ALL PRICES ARE PLUS GST, PST & OTHER LEVIES WHERE APPLICABLE *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

F O O D S
DItaliano bread/buns asstd .............328-675g ...... $2.49
Deli World rye bread light .......................................................500g ............. $1.99

OPEN 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, 7 DAYS A WEEK 70 Main Street South, Minnedosa 867-2821
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