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Kappa Kickoff to Kristmas creates caring, kindness and a little commercialism

After nine years of hosting the Kappa Kickoff to Kristmas, the bloom has not wilted on the “Kristmas rose.” Still popular with local women, the event sold approximately 160 tickets. Thirty vendors were on hand selling their wares that included clothing, Christmas products, skin care and more. Close to $2000 was raised to split between Souris Minor Ball, Souris Recreation and the Souris and Area Christmas Cheer. Standing in front of their beautifully designed display are the Kappa ladies (L-R): Jackie Kirkup, Lisa Tosh, Theresa O’Brien, Twila Boulanger, Shelley Bennett, Charlottle Parham, Tesa Steinke, Connie Bradshaw, Heather Remillard, Roxy Kowalchuk.

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Neighbours rally to curb illegal moose hunting

By Vern May toba experienced a fa“The moose poputality connected with lation we have today night hunting.

24 is not sustainable. The year old Dylan Hapa moose will be gone was injured and later in two or three years died in hospital after at the present pace.” suffering a fatal gunThat was the sobershot wound while ing message shared night hunting. While

by Dale McBurney Hapa may have been on Monday evening exercising his right in Pipestone. Before to hunt at night as afa crowd of more than forded by his status 40 convened at the as a resident of the Home Farmers Resto, Sioux Valley first namunicipal counciltion under the preslors from multiple ent law, his death iljurisdictions, conserlustrates the need for vation officials and Manitoba to explore concerned citizens legislation changes to gathered to discuss a follow similar regudisturbing spike in illations in Saskatchlegal poaching of area ewan in Alberta. wildlife. At the heart “The safety asof the discussion was pect is insane,” says a notable increase in McBurney.

“We’ve night hunting which Reports that the number of moose in southwest Manitoba is in serious decline due to poaching and night har- got people shootis taking place with vesting have Municipal officials in several municipalities worried. Phil Dornian from the Souris-Glenwood Game ing down municipal alarming frequency. and Fish Association shared his concerns at a meeting Monday, November 7 that it may take up to a generation roads, we’ve got night Residents and offi- to replenish the local moose population. Sightings like this cow moose and her twins at King’s ravine between hunters shooting into cials from five south- Deloraine and Hartney two years ago are becoming more and more rare. pastures where livewestern municipaliPHOTO/CORNER POCKET FILES stock is out to graze ties were on hand to later in the season. share some of their own recent expe- estimates that the moose population is something severe to make change and It’s only a matter of time before someriences as well as learn what action is at roughly 50% of last year’s counts. perhaps that’s what’s going on here thing or someone gets shot that will being taken by municipal councils to Unfortunately, it’s a trend that he has that people will get angry enough that make the rules change.” address the matter.

It’s Not Only Limited to Moose seen before. we can make change.”

McBurney, the President of the Cody Denbow is a member of the “In the Turtle Mountain area, night McBurney’s concerns were echoed Hartney Game & Fish Association has harvesters moved in there and they by Phil Dornian from the Souris-Glen- Oak Lake Archery Club and is an acbeen surveying moose populations saw numbers drop from 248 moose to wood Game and Fish Association who tive bow hunter in the area. Recently, annually since 1982 for the area. He eighteen over a six year period. Even- shared his concerns that it may take he came upon a scene where two deer reported that he is seeing some trou- tually, the Province had to step in and up to a generation to replenish local had been slaughtered at night within bling trends in the area, especially shut down hunting and harvesting the moose population for area resi- close proximity to each other. His dison the heels of his most recent count [to prevent extinction],” says McBur- dents, visitors and outdoor enthusi- covery was even more startling due to over the past few weeks. From the ney. He sees the same in store for the asts to enjoy. the nature of remains that were left on tally made during an aerial survey whole of southwestern Manitoba if the roadside.

It’s Getting Dangerous this year over the past three weeks, he something isn’t done. “Usually it takes Continued on page 3 In September, southwestern Mani-

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There’s never been Cougars split weekend a better time to help our community grow!

Make a gift to our Souris Glenwood Foundation on November 19 during the ENDOW MANITOBA 24 Hour Giving Challenge. Your gift will receive extra support from the Winnipeg Foundation by adding $1 for every $5 donated.

How do Community Foundations Work?

Every gift made to a Community Foundation is pooled and permanently invested; the interest earned on these funds is distributed as grants. The capital is never spent, ensuring a lasting source of support for our community now and forever.

The more money in an endowment fund, the more money available for annual grants to organizations.

3 Easy Options to Donate: Credit Card 1. Go online to www.endowmanitoba.ca on Saturday, November 19 to make a gift securely online.

2. Phone the Winnipeg Foundation office at toll free 1-877-974-3631 on Saturday, November 19 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Cheques 3. On Thursday, November 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Civic Centre, Souris Glenwood Foundation Board members will provide information and accept cheques for the ENDOW MANITOBA campaign. All cheques are payable to the Winnipeg Foundation who then return all donated money plus 20% back to Souris Glenwood Foundation.

Come to the Civic Centre for a cup of coffee and cookies on November 17 and we will try to answer your questions.

In the 2015 ENDOW MANITOBA campaign, through cheques and online donations, our Souris Glenwood Foundation received $3,330. This was stretched 20% by the Winnipeg Foundation resulting in a total of $3,996 returned to Souris Glenwood Foundation.

Watch for the provincial promotion of the ENDOW MANITOBA Giving Challenge in the Winnipeg Free Press and Brandon Sun on November 12.

by Grant Moffatt The Cougars went into the weekend tied with Eastman with six wins and after the weekend are still tied with seven wins, two points behind Brandon and Pembina Valley.

Saturday night, the Selects and Cougars were back and forth all night until Dylan Fontaine scored in the last minute for a 6-5 win. The Cougars jumped out to a two goal lead on goals by Josh Wiens from Jordan Chudley and a minute later Bryce Young hooked up with McCullough Park for the lead. The Selects made it a one goal game before the first period ended. The Selects tied the score early in the second only to have McCullough Park restore the lead with help from Josh Wiens. The Selects continued to battle tieing the score at three after the second and then took the lead early in the third. Callum Fortin evened the score with help from Caley Barscello and Josh Wiens.

Bryce Young gave the Cougars the lead, from McCullough Park and Dylan Fontaine, with eight minutes to pay before the Selects tied the game at five with less than 2 minutes to play.The Selects then took an interference call with less than a minute to play. The Cougars power play proved to be the difference

when Fontaine hooked up with Tanner Andrew and Bryce Young for the winner with 35 seconds left in the game. Riley Wallace turned aside 19 shots for the win. Tyler Weatherbie dressed for the short staffed Cougars.

Sunday afternoon Brennan Schidlowsky dressed in his first game with the Cougars as Michael Tilbury, Tanner Lawrence and Jory Nychuk sat in the stands.The Capitals jumped out to a two goal lead in the first. The Cougars evened the score as McCullough Park scored on the powerplay. Bryce Young evened the score with Park picking up the helper. The Caps then scored a late second period goal for the lead.

The third period saw the Caps score a pair of goals in the first minute for a 5-2 lead. Dylan Fontaine then scored his second powerplay goal of the weekend from McCullough Park but that was as close as the score would get as penalties and a short bench gave the Capitals the two points. Randy Cooke turned aside 33 shots in the Cougar net.

The Cougars travel to Eastman for the second meeting in a week and finish the weekend with a visit to the Winnipeg Thrashers.

Neighbours rally to curb illegal moose hunting Continued from page 2 “I found two deer along the main road in the R.M. of Sifton last week,” says Denbow. “Both deer were skinned just far enough to take the hindquarters and back strap off and the rest was left to waste. It was obvious to me that this occurred as a result of ‘night lighting’. It was quite shocking to find and I know of cases where moose have been found in the same condition, missing only the hindquarters.”

The Challenge With Enforcement “With the budgets that conservation officers have in place, there’s no way they can enforce the rules,” says McBurney. His view is supported by Sifton Councillor, Scott Phillips who identifies that there is a 10,000 square kilometre territory stretching northwest from the Manitoba-Saskatchewan-North Dakota border which is serviced only by two conservation officers stationed in Virden. It’s almost impossible to secure a timely response when night hunters are spotted.

Upon inquiry to the Province, Phillips reports that ten part time officers have been assigned to the area for a short term to help address the issue and

ensure additional visibility to curb activity. This increased coverage has also included some air patrols of known trouble areas. Aerial coverage did detect some illegal hunting activity near Carberry, however foggy conditions prevented identification and apprehension of the suspects.

Lobbying the Minister Phillips reports that rural councillors have been actively engaging area MLAs and Member of Parliament for support and have submitted a request to meet with the Minister of Sustainable Development, Cathy Cox at the Association of Manitoba Municipalities at the upcoming convention. In addition to their statistical and anecdotal information about what has been occurring in the area, they also plan to present a petition to illustrate the importance of this matter to area residents.

What Can You Do? While exacting legislative change may be a lengthy process, Phillips says that farmers are directed to post no hunting signs on the perimeter of their property to clearly communicate that trespassers refrain from coming onto their land. In the

event that you should discover unauthorized activity on your property at any time but particularly at night, you should call your local RCMP detachment to request their attendance at the scene. Because these hunters will be armed, citizens are urged to be mindful of their own safety and not take matters into their own hands.

For more information on the action being taken

by Scott Phillips and his fellow Councillors from the rural municipalities of Sifton, Pipestone, Two Borders, Whitehead and Grasslands, or to get more information on how to add your name to the petition to end night hunting in the area, contact the R.M. of Sifton office by phone during office hours at 204855-2423 or e-mail reception_sifton@mymts.net.

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Here & There Solutions & Substitutions Compiled by Dolores Caldwell Crossroads this Week Crop hail payouts total $256 million in 2016 Preliminary estimates show 2016 payouts to Western Canadian farmers for crop hail claims of just over $256 million on nearly 20,000 claims.

• • • The Western Canadian “As Good As New” Thrift Store Off to a Great Start “As Good As New” officially opened in Manitou on July 2016. It is physically divided into two parts, one side displays clothing and other housewares, books, crafts items, toys, pictures, bedding…This not-for-profit organization has limited storage, however if people wish to donate larger pieces, a picture can be taken and posted within the store.

• • • The Virden Empire Advance Hero on the tracks Gary Remple was walking home from the Oil Caps hockey game Thursday, October 6 and while heading towards the railway tracks, he heard someone shouting and also saw a flashing light piercing through the darkness. The man calling for help was Harris McEwen and Harris’ foot had rolled when he stepped on a loose rock, and he had fallen and broken his femur. Remple helped him away from the tracks and called his boss and friend for help, he in turn called 911 and got McEwen some much needed assistance. Remple is being hailed as a local here but was just glad to be in the right place at the right time.

• • • Auction Mart Death A human death occurred over the weekend at Virden’s Heartland Livestock Services but RCMP have released no details.

• • • The Redvers Optimist New owners at Family Foods Marry and Seung Hoon Woo took over the Redvers Family Food grocery store just after the September long weekend.

Their children, Isaac and Olivia both go to school and daycare in Bellegarde. “Of course, our kids speak Korean and are quite fluent in English, “Woo said. “And because they go to school in a French school in Bellegarde, they are now learning French as well. So they really will be multi-lingual.”

• • • Redvers Small Animal and Bird Sale – The numbers just keep growing The word is spreading about the Redvers Small Animal and Bird Sale. Last year there were 35 consignors and this year they almost hit 60 sellers in the fall sale. The Small Bird and Animal sale started with Tammy Oesch and Rob McColloch about three years ago.

• • • The World Spectator Petition seeks tax exemption for day cares A petition is being taken up in Saskatchewan seeking tax-exempt status for licenced days cares in the province. Earlier this year, the board of Play Fair Daycare in Moosomin approached Moosomin Town council for a tax concession. After lengthy debate, council turned down the request.

Play Fair Daycare is assessed as a commercial building and faces a property tax bill this year of $17,651.26.

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by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I own a wooden curtain rod on which the wooden curtain rings stick and “shudder” when pulling the curtains open and closed (I’ve actually pulled the curtains off the end rings with the yanking they require).

How can I best get these non-compliant rings to move smoothly over the curtain rod? Is WD-40 an option or will it become sticky over time?

Camea Dear Camea, Rub a bit of furniture polish on the rods so that curtains slide easily; candle or paraffin wax will have the same effect but are time consuming to apply. Although it seems unlikely that WD-40 will become gummy, it will smell, and you may not want that odour in your home.

• • • Dear Reena, I want to “WOW” my company by grilling four perfect steaks. Any suggestions before they arrive?

Thanks.

Leighton Dear Leighton, Don’t open your front door until you read the following suggestions: In a large Ziploc bag, combine half teaspoon salt, one teaspoon pepper, two chopped garlic cloves, two tablespoons soy sauce, one tsp. Worcestershire and one tbsp. olive oil. Close bag and press the seasoning onto meat. Preheat the grill to the highest temperature. Lay each steak on the grill for one minute. Turn over and grill for another minute. Rotate 45 degrees and grill for half the remaining cooking time.

Turn again. Ask guests how they would like their steaks grilled. Use your hand as a guide; compare the meat to your hand, feel the fleshy part of your palm below the thumb, if it feels the same the meat is rare. For medium,

touch your ring finger. For well done, touch your pinky.

• • • Dear Reena, I have a number of pot lids (as many of us do) and they are “stained” with watermarks and general dirt. I bought stainless steel cleaner which doesn’t seem to work very well and it is messy to use and clean up. Some time ago, I noticed that one of my pot lids had a perfectly round clean spot on it presumably where something fell on it and when I cleaned it; it also took off the watermarks. I have tried experimenting with tomato sauce and baking soda and haven’t figured it out. Whatever it is, it has to be more effective than the store bought stuff. So if you know of something that will clean stainless steel pot lids, pass it on!

Lorraine Dear Lorraine, Begin by adding citric acid to the dishwasher soap dispenser and running the lids through a cycle. Citric acid can be purchased at the pharmacy of most grocery stores.

If you cannot find it on the shelf, ask the pharmacist to order it in. To brighten the lids, soak them in 5 or 6 denture tablets. Scrub with S.O.S pads to clean (Tip: Store once used S.O.S pads in a foil lined container to slow down rusting). Or mix 4 parts cream of tartar and 1 part hydrogen peroxide, scrub with an S.O.S pad. My favorite option: Place lids in the sink with a half box of baking soda and at least 2 cups of 3% hydrogen peroxide and enough water to cover lid. This formula also works well for cleaning stainless steel thermos interiors. Leave for 30 mins. and rinse well. If this doesn’t tackle the stain, the marks are likely permanent.

• • • Dear Reena, Is there a problem using homemade fire starters made

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Maurice Dear Maurice, Dryer lint, cardboard egg cartons, pencil shavings, empty toilet paper rolls and sawdust are suitable fire starters used for interior wood burning fireplaces.

Wax additions are better left for outdoor fireplaces because as you said, wax buildup in chimneys can become a problem over time. An alternative to homemade wax fire starters is to save old newspapers and layer one loosely over top of another. Following many layers, leave to dry for several months. Toss in the fire as a fire starter; be sure to use black and white ink paper only.

• • • Fabulous Tips of the Week: • Here’s my new invention and someone just might need it. Recently I bought a nice pair of brown leather hiking boots. However, they had the ugliest mustard coloured laces (good quality though). I just couldn’t stand them any longer, so one day I dyed them a pretty brown using hair dye. They now match the leather quite well and I’m so contented when I wear them on hiking trips.

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• In a pinch substitute egg white for glue. Stick light paper together with a little egg white when glue runs out.

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Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first.

Reena Nerbas is a popular motivational presenter for large and small groups; check out her website: reena. ca. Ask a question or share a tip at reena.ca

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Ruth Martin is seen in front of the mural that she painted on the side wall of the Souris Legion.

In our November 4 Plaindealer we had stated that the mural was painted by Connie Kruk. We are sorry for the error and do agree, the mural is a beautiful piece of art.

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Jim Turner enjoys an ice cream on a beautiful Friday in Souris. We can’t remember too many November days where one could sit on the street and enjoy ice cream without shivering!

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A full house was on hand for the ninth annual Kappa Kickoff to Kristmas on November 4.

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Hockey is in full swing Above: The Southwest Cougars were defeated

by Central Plains by a score of 6 - 3 Sunday in Souris.

Right: The Souris Atom Girls hockey team defeated Minnedosa on November 5 by a lopsided 11 - 2 score.

Below: The Souris Peewee Elks hosted Melita on November 5. The two teams battled throughout the game.

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The Senior Souris Elks dropped a close one to Boissevain November 4.

Tied throughout, the game went to a shoot out with Boissevain picking up the extra point.

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MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2016 • 7:00 p.m. • 100 - 2nd Street South

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BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for renovations, new construction, additions, fences, and accessory buildings. Contact the Municipal office for information - 483-5200.

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TRANSFER SITE: Dispose used oil, filters, antifreeze & containers at the Eco-Centre.

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2016 Property Taxes are PAST Due: Following October 31st penalties will be applied at a rate of 1.25% per month. Payment may be made via: Cash/Cheque..........................In person, by mail, or placed in the drop box outside Civic Centre.

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Public Appeal – Park Personal Items on Private Property: Several citizens of Souris are utilizing streets & back lanes for parking/storing vehicles, campers, trailers, etc. Council requests residents to move and park/store personal items onto private property. Thank you. Municipality of Souris-Glenwood Council

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For those who were disappointed that the annual Souris and Glenwood Multicultural Festival that is traditionally held in Victoria Park was cancelled due to wet grounds, November 5 couldn’t have come soon enough. The committee held their event indoors at the Souris Community Hall and there may not have been sunshine but that didn’t seem to matter. Over 200 people enjoyed the foods and entertainment of various cultures during the event. This year’s festival included foods from Mexico, the Philippines, Ukraine, Scotland, and Colombia. Entertainers from Souris and Brandon represented Scottish, Filipino, Mexican and Mauritius cultures.

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Beautification Souris Beautification Committee members, Leona Perkin, Carol Bodin, and Mary Morden, were taking advantage of the nice weather to get out and stuff Christmas greenery into the Beautification planters throughout Souris on November 5. With the season fast approaching, the planters add much cheer to the community.

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Senior’s Organized Services

by Mary Ann Carlisle SOS (Senior’s Organized Services) is located in Victoria Park Lodge 135 3rd St. South, Souris. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., phone 204-4833106.

Remembrance Day is this Friday, wear your poppy proudly, and let’s give thanks to all the veterans for giving us the freedom that we all have today!

We have workers for year round to help you clean inside and outside your home. A quick call and we will get someone just as soon as we can.

Keep the Date: Thursday, November 17 we have the Shameless Folk coming to Victoria Park Lodge to entertain you!

Things to do with us at Victoria Park Lodge: Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - Fun chair exercises; Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. - Fun Bingo; Friday, 1:30 p.m. - Fun games; 6:30 7:30 p.m. Cory entertaining on the piano and sing-a-longs, too.

At Crescent Manor Thursday at 10:00 a.m. come join us for chair exercises. Come join in the fun!

ERIK KITS, Emergency Response Information Kit: Please drop by the office and pick one up or we will deliver one to you. These are important information papers you can fill out and keep on your fridge. It will contain your medical informa-

tion, your medications list; you can name your proxy, in the event you need one to help with your decisions when you are unable to do so, and much more.

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Leslie Chudley Sales Associate

Cell: 204-761-0421

Christmas Cheer submitted It’s that time of year for Christmas Cheer! Make Change and Social Justice Fighters of Souris School would like to start collecting non-perishable food items.

Bridge results for November 1: First: Alva and Don Doherty; Second: Mona Canning and

We would like to collect enough items to fill Mr.Williams’s office window. Please bring your nonperishable food items to school

by December 9 and help those in need this holiday season.

Bob Arbuckle and Loreen Brown and Marge Edgerton; Third: Amelia Morden and Tom Draper.

Floor Shuffle results of November 2: First: Carol Urbanoski and Ted Dooley; Second: Mona Canning and Tom Drap-

er; Third: Darlene Dooley and Lorna Binions.

500 results for November 3: First: Judy Burkart and Don Doherty; Second: Tom Draper and Ileen Fenwich; Third: Ron Ramsey and Shirley Brown.

REAL ESTATE LISTINGS NEW LISTING 139 4th Ave W

leslie.chudley @century21.ca

WESTMAN.COM

$189,900

NEW LISTING 36 1st Street S $139,900

Souris – Spacious 3 level split with 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 living areas, large eat in kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, central location. $175,000

Souris – Lovely 2 + 1 bedroom home on corner lot, updated open kitchen with dining area, main floor laundry, large deck and 20x40 workshop/garage. $204,900

NEW LISTING 36 1st Street N $194,900

NEW LISTING

Souris – Great starter home, 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom, updated kitchen, flooring, shingles, main floor laundry, close to school. $121,500

Souris – 5 bedroom home with newer windows, ICF basement, updated furnace, central air, shingles, open kitchen with large kitchen island, double attached heated garage, wrap around deck, professionally landscaped $335,000 patio.

$214,900

PLEASE CONTACT ME AT Office: 204-725-8804 or 204-483-3153 204-483-2770 Cellular: 204-720-6888 Email: glentosh@royallepage.ca

View more details at

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31 2nd Ave W

Martin-Liberty Realty

To view these and many other homes visit

Independently Owned and Operated

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GLEN TOSH

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ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATION Classified Regular • 25 Words/$6.50 Each Additional Word/$0.15 ALL CLASSIFIEDS MUST BE PREPAID 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.

Phone (204)483-2070 Fax (204)522-3648 • Email cpocket@mts.net Card of Thanks

The Souris Hillcrest Museum Board Members would like to thank everyone who helped to make our annual Halloween Tea another success.

Thanks to those who helped serve, who brought baking, worked the guest table and bake table and supported the rainbow auction table.

It was a very wet, miserable day and we appreciate the effort you took to come out and support our tea.

A big thank you to everyone who came to my 80th birthday tea. Thank you for the flowers, cards, gifts and to all my family for all the work.

Thanks a million.

Jeanne Boulanger Coming Events

U.C.W. Soup & Sandwich Luncheon

Coming Events

For Sale - Misc

Business Opportunities

Houses for Sale

Apartments/Condos for Rent

42nd Annual Souris Hobbycraft, Saturday, November 19, 2016,10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Over 50 vendors attending.

Daily admission $5 adults, $3 seniors and students, under 4 free.

Fundraising lunch served

by Souris Minor Ball.

Hobbycraft organized by Hillcrest Museum of Souris.

For more information contact Jackie Kirkup at jackie@kirkup.ca or by calling or texting 204-720-4562.

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association?s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year.

All Cash-Locations Provided. Protected Territories. Interest Free Financing. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM

1584 & 1638 sq ft Show Homes are ready for immediate possession!

Pictures, floor plans available at wgiesbrechthomes.ca.

Custom builds also available. Now taking orders for 2017. For additional information call 204-3463231 or email wilbert@wghomes.ca

One and two bedroom apartments available. Water and parking included. $650 $750 per month plus hydro.

Call 204-483-3123.

Thursday, December 1st at 7:30 at the Souris Avalon Theatre - Souris District Arts Council invites you to “Strings Attached” , an evening of music with Michael Gabriel of Toronto and other musicians, from Winnipeg, Brandon, and Souris.

Please get your tickets early to avoid disappointment as seating is limited. Tickets available at Plaza Petals or Kirkup Agencies or to reserve a seat, you can contact Sharon Dunn at 4832001.

Tickets may be available at the door. Adult $20; Student- $10.

General Employment

Wednesday, Nov. 16 St. Paul’s United Church 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Soup, sandwich, dessert, coffee

Adults $8.00 6-12 years $5.00 5 and under $2.00 Everyonew elcome.

Bring a friend.

Souris Glenwood Ag Society Annual Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 16 6:00 p.m.

Murphy’s - An Irish Legacy Everyone welcome DEKALB SuperSpiel

Janzen Chevrolet in Carman is building a NEW DEALERSHIP! Now hiring motivated individuals for

Souris Legion #60 General Meeting, Tuesday, November 15, 8:00 p.m. Presentation of 2017 Slate of Officers. All members required.

Please attend.

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value.

To receive a cash offer, call 587293-4055 or visit www.prairiesky.com/Selling-Your-Royalties.

Ph: 204-745-6777

TRAILERS FOR SALE. Car & Equipment Haulers, Dumpbox, Utility, Gooseneck Flatdeck, Cargo, Aluminum Livestock, CM Truckbeds. Parts & full service.

Kaldeck Truck & Trailer, MacGregor, MB. 1-888-685-3127 or www.hhtrailer.com.

Toll Free: 877-745-6777 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Auctions

Health Services

Feed & Seed NUVISION COMMODITIES. St. Jean MB. Buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, off grades grain. 204-758-3401 or 204-7464028

Cribbage players occupied 5 ½ tables on Wednesday, November 2. The best score belonged to Wendy Bilton and Lyall Edgerton. Second prize went to Marnie Heath and Pearl Marshall. Every once in awhile this happens: There was a tie for 3rd spot – Judy Burkart with Darlene Dooley and Joan Dufily with Lorna Binions.

Judy Burkhart also won the 50-50 draw.

On Thursday, November 3, our Clubroom was host to 25 people ready to shout Bingo. Definitely the loudest voice belonged to Rae McBurney. She shouted five times and no one came even close.

Double yells came from Alys Will, Chuck Dron, Darlene Dooley and Doris Dron. The Little House was worth $35 and

Mobile/Manufactured Homes for Sale 3 ONLY 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath.

Starting at $89,900. Altona Mobile Homes, 1-800-582-4036, 1-204324-6776 Email amhl@mymts.net

Cindy Janz patiently waited all evening to holler only on it.

Our meat draw on Friday, November 4, was a busy evening and Lady Luck did not seem to have any favourites. No one was able to take home more than one package of meat. The diesel locomotive ticket, donated by the Souris Railway Museum, was won by Pearl Marshall. The 50-50 draw was worth $117 and the lucky number was held by Doris Dron. Lyall Edgerton was unable to find the Ace of Spades and so it will again be up for grabs on Saturday, November 12.

Birthday wishes went to Chuck Dron and Joe O’Greysik. People enjoyed a turkey supper after all the draws were finished.

We have received Volume 7 of the Military Recognition Books. If you wish a copy, please come to the clubroom. There is no charge for this very

South-Vu Apartments has for rent - 2nd floor, one bedroom, air conditioned apartment, kitchen appliances supplied, laundry room in building, carport parking with cold storage room. No children or pets, non-smoker. Contact Forbes Arbuckle 204-483-0100.

interesting publication.

Our 2017 membership cards are now available. The cost is $45.

Plaza Petals will at the clubroom on Monday, December 12, to conduct a “Christmas Centrepiece Workshop”. Please contact or drop into the Clubroom for more information. Also planned is a paint night with Kathleen Legasse.

Date is not yet known.

Because Remembrance Day is on Friday this year, our meat draw will be on Saturday, November 12, starting at 5:00 p.m.

After the meat draw, you will be able to enjoy a roast beef dinner.

Also, please remember that our General Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 15, starting at 8:00 p.m.

We would like to see as many members out as possible since our Nominating Committee will be presenting the list of nominees for the 2017 executive.

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Tollfree 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment Do you have a DISABILITY? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Government. FOR DETAILS check out our website: disabilitygroupcanada.com or CALL us today Toll-Free 1-888-875-4787.

32 Men’s and 32 Women’s teams from six countries including

Souris Glenwood Foundation will be at the Civic Center on Thursday, November 17th between 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. to accept ENDOW MANITOBA donations.

ENGLAND FURNITURE SALE EXTENDED TILL NOV 20th! England Furniture (a La-Z-Boy Company) is featuring products in select fabrics at an extra 20% discount. All orders placed by November 28th are STILL GUARANTEED before Christmas. A few hot specials are: $595 rocker recliner chair, $789 stationary sofa and $995 sleeper sofa in queen or double size. 2 piece sectional with chaise for $1295. Come to our store and speak to our staff to find out more specials. England Furniture has a 10 year warrantee on foam and lifetime warranty on frame. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email classified@mcna.com for details.

November 18 - 21 Morris & Rosenort

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BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg.

1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca

Sales Consultant & Service Technician Email Resume to: info@jpb.ca

welcomes the World

Jennifer Jones Mike McEwen Reid Carruthers Kerri Einarson

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.

Business Services

Hip or Knee Replacement?

McSherry Auction

Problems walking or getting dressed?

The Disability Tax Credit

New Hardware, Tools & Consignment Auction

$2,000

Saturday, Nov. 12 10:00am

Estate & Moving Sale Saturday, Nov. 19 10:00am

Yearly Tax Credit

$20,000 Lump Sum + Rebate

#12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB

Apply anytime of the year. Lowest rate in the industry.

(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

Reliable Expert Service

204-453-5372

ALMOST HALF OF PEOPLE WITH CROHN’S WILL REQUIRE SURGERY. After years of excruciating abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea, many people with Crohn’s disease will require intestinal surgery. It’s time to make it stop.

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Manitoba RCMP respond to increase in road fatalities During the week of October 23 - 29, nine people died on Manitoba roads. This is a number that cannot be repeated.

After a thorough review of road fatalities this year, the statistics are disappointing: • In 50% of applicable fatal collisions, not wearing a seatbelt was listed as a contributing factor • In 48% of applicable fatal collisions, speed was listed as a contributing factor • In 39% of applicable fatal collisions, being impaired was listed as a contributing factor • In 57% of applicable off road vehicle and motorcycle collisions, not wearing a helmet was listed as a contributing factor Note: In a fatal collision, multiple factors may be listed as contributing factors.

Everyone has a role to play. Manitobans must wear their seatbelts, slow down and drive sober.

The Manitoba RCMP also recognizes that enforcement is a critical part to changing driving behaviour, this year, there has been more enforcement and more impaired drivers taken off our roads.

Criminal Code Impaired Drivers arrested and charged.

2015: 1183 (up to October 30) 2016: 1240 (up to October 30) Provincial Traffic Offences (Speeding, seatbelts, cell phones, etc) 2015: 29,458 (up to October 30) 2016: 38,383 (up to October 30) “Manitobans know they must wear a seatbelt, yet our officers are responding to people being ejected from their vehicles on a regular basis.

Speeding and impaired drivers continue to kill people at an alarming rate” said Chief Superintendent Mark Fisher of the Manitoba RCMP. “We must all make a change to our driving behaviour or I fear the tragic loss of life on our roads will continue. To ensure our message is heard, effective immediately, I have directed all RCMP officers across Manitoba to focus on road safety. Manitobans can expect to see a stronger approach to traffic enforcement. There is no excuse

for what is happening.”

The Manitoba RCMP has also released a video to show Manitobans the real images of what is happening on Manitoba highways. Warning – the video is graphic and may be uncomfortable for some: English: https://youtu.be/eeBYUm0DC8E, Francais: https://youtu.be/oPZlYcjC5eA

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ROXANNE SCRABA RMT, DHMS

Partnership of Chartered Professonal Accountants Virden - 275 Nelson Street W • 204-748-3135 Brandon - 929 24th Street • 204-727-5577

Toll Free 1-877-866-6444 HAROLD REID, C.A. AUDRA NYCHUK, C.A. IAN MCMULLAN, C.A.

Registered Massage Therapist, Homeopath Souris 483-2225

in Carroll, MB Laura J. McDougald-Williams

Souris: 204.483.1556 Brandon: 204.725.8770 Fax: 204.483.2321 lwilliams@mhlaw.ca

B.A. (Hons.), LL.B., B.CL.

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

(204)483-2247 Murray Turner • Dean Mushie • Full autobody service • MPI service and private work • Windshield repair & replacement • Free windshield repairs with $250 deductible or less

Box 1149

Souris, MB

R0K 2C0

www.mhlaw.ca

Boulanger Construction Journeyman

SOURIS GOSPEL CHAPEL • New Homes Licensed R-2000 Builder • Additions & Renovations • Concrete Flat work • Roofing

SOURIS & HARTNEY BANQUET & AUCTION

No job too Big or Small FREE ESTIMATES Carey Chudley - Journeyman

Friday, November 18

483-2497 (cell)724-0545

Hartney Centennial Centre Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. • Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

TICKETS: $40/person

New Construction • Renovations • Free Estimates

FOR TICKETS PHONE 204-858-2051 • 204-724-0401

CALL JIM!

“Gun an Hour” give away.

Souris Dental Centre Family Dentistry

Souris Glenwood Foundation will be at the Civic Center

Thursday, November17 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. to accept ENDOW MANITOBA donations OR online donations can be made on Saturday, November 19

www.endowmanitoba.ca

166 Dickson Street P.O. Box 464 Souris, MB R0K 2C0 300 Nelson Street W. P.O. Box 1354 Virden, MB R0M 2C0

Appointments Available Monday - Friday Office: 204.748.1633 Fax: 204.748.1591 Cell: 204.851.3061 After Hours: 204.483.2110 Email: frank@bennettcga.com

Renovations, New Construction Large or Small Jobs Free Estimates

ND 32 ND ANNUAL

1:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m.

Felix Boulanger

Call 483-0107 or 483-3848

ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN WORSHIP

ST. PAUL’S UNITED WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL

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

Toll Free: 1-800-628-7960 4 Crescent Avenue West

CHURCH

Turner CALENDAR Autobody

483-2112

SUNDAY SERVICE 11:00 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY BAPTIST WORSHIP Sunday School Gr. 5 - Adult 10:00 a.m.

Worship & Junior Church 11:00 a.m.

ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

THIS SPACE FOR RENT! D. Scott Anderson, FCGA Valerie T. Strath, C.G.A. Darcy Gerow, D.Ag. Unit I - 3000 • Victoria Avenue • Brandon, MB

1-888-726-1995

ARBUCKLE ELECTRIC Jesse & Forbes Arbuckle

Electrical Contractor Underground Wire locating

Bus. 483-3320 Res. 483-2517

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