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Vol. 10 Issue 7

10 Celebrating

Years!

December 2019

Christmas Sales Success in Ste. Anne Lead to 2020 Plans There where a few successful Christmas sales in Ste. Anne this past month.

The 8th annual One-Stop-Shop Sale was held on November 23 at the Ste. Anne Immersion School Gym. MLA Bob LagassĂŠ and Mayor Richard Pelletier came out to serve breakfast, food was raised for the local Christmas hampers and Santa was on hand ready for pictures with kids, young and old. Next year plans are made for Nov 21 for a smaller more cozy One Stop Shop with Soup and Santa stay tuned.

The 3rd Annual Toy Drive was held again this year at the Ste. Anne Hotel on November 30 for the local food bank’s Christmas hampers. Special thanks to 8 year old Tony Roy who set up a table and sold Christmas crafts he made. He is donating 50% of the money made for the local food bank.

He did great selling $100. The food bank can expect a $50 donation. His generosity is appreciated!

Upcoming Events...

Songs of Christmas December 8, at the Ste. Anne Catholic Church from 2 PM – 4 PM Free admission, profits go to ACCUEIL KATERI CENTRE INC Please bring non-perishable food or make a monetary donation for the Christmas hampers.

The Boer family presents: CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND! In support of Manitoba Great Pyrenees Rescue.

Starting December 1st - January 7, come out and experience the lights & Christmas display at 46065, Hwy 302 North in Richer.

Collecting donations for MGPR: food, toys, leashes, collars, clumping cat litter, any dog & cat related items. Of course monetary donations are also welcome & will go directly towards paying down vet bills for our animals in care.

Paint with Santa December 20 7pm to registar call/ text 204-290-5336 or email lovemyarts@outlook.com Drop in Curling January 18, February 29 at 7 PM – 10:30 PM Experience the game in a friendly & social atmosphere. No experience needed. Sign up as an individual, couple or team. Teams will be formed as needed. Minimum age for players 12 years old. For Info contact Robert Regnier robert_regnier@hotmail. com or 204-422-8838 Free public skating There is free public skating starting at the arena on October 13 every Sundays from 5-6pm.

Parents and Tots There is free skating for Parents and Tots (& Retirees) starting November 13 on Wednesdays from 1:303:00pm.

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ACCUEIL KATERI CENTRE STE. ANNE FOOD BANK Located at 113 Dawson Road, Ste. Anne, MB Contact Number 204-371-4984 www.accueilkatericentre.ca Donation bins for non-perishable food are located at: - Sainte-Anne Roman Catholic Church - Ste-Anne Grocer - Pulford Community Living Services Store - Dayspring Fellowship Church - Epic Fitness - Villa Youville Suggestions of food donations: - Canned tuna, salmon, chicken, turkey - Canned vegetables (peas, green beans, corn, lentils) - Canned fruits - Canned Stew, Chili, Pork & Beans - Peanut Butter - Infant food (purĂŠed chicken, beef, cereal, milk-with iron) - Pasta (spaghetti, macaroni) - Rice - Spaghetti sauce, canned tomatoes - Cereal (with fiber and not sugar coated) - Soups

Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients For the soup 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 tsp. dried oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 6 c. low-sodium chicken broth 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 sprigs thyme 1 c. heavy cream Freshly chopped parsley, for serving For the dumplings 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 large egg 2/3 c. buttermilk 2 tbsp. melted butter

Directions Make soup: In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until tender, 5 minutes. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.

Add broth, chicken, and thyme to pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 10 minutes. Remove chicken and shred with two forks.

While soup is simmering, make dumplings: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the flour and add egg, buttermilk, and melted butter and whisk with a fork until combined.

Add shredded chicken and heavy cream to pot, then return to a simmer. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling mix into pot, cover and cook on low until dumplings are cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

New Bibliotheque Ste. Anne Library Hours!

Tuesday: 10:00am-7:00pm Wednesday: 10:00am-7:00pm Thursday: 10:00am-7:00pm Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday: 10:00am-1:00pm