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ROLLING HILLS
DARRELL NESBITT/SOUTH MOUNTAIN PRESS
On our relatively flat prairie landscape, many local farmers don’t have to worry about maneuvering a large piece of machinery on rolling hills to get the crop in the bin. However, that is not the case in the Municipality of Harrison Park and the Municipality of Clanwilliam–Erickson, as the saying “mountains high and valleys low” speaks to the sights seen on Friday, Sept. 27, along Highway 45 enroute to Sandy Lake.
More zebra mussels found in Clear Lake
Parks Canada says that six living juvenile zebra mussels have been discovered on the north shore of Clear Lake
RACHEAL FLINTOFT South Mountain Press
Parks Canada staff have discovered six living juvenile zebra mussels on the north shore of Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park (RMNP). Found on Sept. 19 and 20, these invasive mussels have been confirmed by officials from Parks Canada, Fisheries and
Oceans Canada, and the Province of Manitoba’s aquatic invasive species program.
Following this finding, Parks Canada is looking into possible ways to get rid of these mussels, consulting with experts to take the best approach.
At the present, the rules for boat management at Clear Lake will continue, and Boat Cove will remain
It was definitely the horses that inspired me to want to take over and be more involved with the farm and the breeding program that my dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather worked on.”
closed to the public until further notice. Updates will be shared as new information comes in.
The presence of zebra mussels is concerning for Manitoba, as they cost taxpayers around $10 million each year. This expense covers efforts to protect important freshwater systems, like drinking water supplies and hydroelectric dams. The impact on fisheries and tour-
ism regionally may mean that the total costs are even higher.
Protecting natural areas is vital, and this incident highlights the ongoing challenge posed by invasive species. Residents and visitors are urged to stay informed and cooperate as authorities work to handle the situation effectively.
It was in January 2023that Fisheries and Oceans Canada informed
Parks Canada of a positive test result for zebra mussel eDNA in a water sample taken at Boat Cove, in Clear Lake. Later that year, on Nov. 10, 2023, Parks Canada officials did a physical search of Boat Cove and a clump of 48 live zebra mussels was found and removed from the water. Before that, zebra mussels had never been found in Clear Lake.
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Charity Martin Thevenot Boulder Bluff Clydesdales, Strathclair, MB
Province releases Q4 financial report
RACHEAL FLINTOFT
South Mountain Press
The Manitoba government has shared its fourth-quarter financial report for the 202324 fiscal year, offering a clear view of how public funds have been managed over the past year. This report highlights key insights into budget variances and spending decisions that have impacted the province’s financial situation.
One of the significant takeaways from the report is that, as of March 31, 2024, Manitoba is facing a deficit of $1.97 billion. This number is in line with what was reported during the third quarter and is a notable increase of $1.6 billion from the previously projected budget deficit of $363 million for the fiscal year.
The report noted that Manitoba’s economy showed moderate growth in 2023-24. Record population growth aided in the serviceproducing sectors, particularly in the arts, entertainment, recreation, and air travel industries.
Here are some important points from the report:
•Pension Investments: The province experienced lower returns on its pension investments, which helped decrease the overall pension expense. This reflects a careful approach to managing financial resources amid changing market conditions.
•Consumer Protection and Government Services: This department reported spending $105 million less than expected, mainly because construction projects under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program were delayed. As a result, the reduc-
tion in spending also led to lower revenue.
•Emergency Expenditures:
The 2023 flood season had a surprisingly minimal financial impact, resulting in $71 million less being spent on emergency expenditures than budgeted. This shows that the government did not face significant disaster-related costs this year.
•Budget Adjustments: In planning for the year, the government set aside $949 million for Internal Services Adjustments, Contingencies, and Limited-Term Funding. Throughout the year, $855 million of this funding was used to meet various departmental needs, including $153 million for salary increases after settling several collective agreements. As Manitoba moves forward, it will be important for all stakeholders to prioritize transparency and accountability to ensure the best outcomes for the province and its residents.
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CRISPNESS OF FALL
DARRELL NESBITT/SOUTH MOUNTAIN PRESS
As the leaves change colours, a regular walk on a rural gravel road is not only a great way to stretch the muscles, but also to take in the view and say goodbye to summer, as this Erickson resident learned on the morning of Friday, Sept. 27. That brisk, crisp, slightly sharp smell we associate with autumn is actually the smell of leaves, trees, and plants dying and rotting. The memories we associate with the change of seasons are what make it pleasurable.
Run held for commemoration and education
As we all set off at our own individual pace, the run was well-marked. Making our way through the hilly Birtle landscape, we all found ourselves down a long back road with gravel under our feet. The day quickly warmed; the daytime temperature was to reach 28ºC that day.
Throughout the route, water stations were positioned every four kms, with a washroom located at the halfway point.
Volunteers in vehicles were also active up and down the 21.1 kms stretch, offering a cool drink for anyone needing a reprieve. Everyone was in great spirits, as smiles and nods of encouragement were shared among participants.
For many, the run was not just about making it to the finish line but about the shared journey. The route symbolized a way forward – one that Bunn’s grandfather had yearned for during his time at Birtle Residential School. His words linger in Bunn’s memory: there was nothing he wanted more than to simply go home. This run offers a way to symbolically reclaim that freedom for him and countless others.
As we navigated this challenging course, alternating be-
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tween jogging and walking, I reflected deeply on the significance of every step taken. It was not just physically demanding; it was an emotional journey through history — a tribute to resilience and strength.
Rounding the last mile, drumming and encouragement rang out from volunteers lining the way. After crossing the finishing line and being presented with a participation medal, we sat in a van with Elder Wasteste on our way to the community celebration.
“How long did it take you to finish?” someone asked us.
“A few hours,” we chuckled.
“How about you, Elder Terry?” they asked him.
He paused for a moment. Here was an old man full of many memories… trying to articulate his account was hard and emotional.
“I was just a kid; when we left the school, we didn’t take the road. I really have no idea,” he smiled, with as much positivity as he could muster.
In remembering the past, especially the darkest chapters, we equip ourselves with the knowledge and understanding necessary to avoid repeating
those mistakes. The history of Indigenous peoples is rich with resilience, culture, and wisdom, yet it has been stained with much injustice and suffering. By keeping these memories at the forefront, we ensure that the lessons learned from these painful experiences create a better future.
The journey from Birtle’s Residential School to Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation is a statement – one that resonates with the intergenerational trauma endured by Indigenous com-
munities globally.
The gathering concluded at the Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation, where a feast welcomed us. Here, testimonials from Survivors added emotional truths to our reflections, offering voices to the experiences of those who lived through the traumatic legacy of residential schools.
“I am a Survivor,” they began, painting a picture of what history is held in the residential school experience; the personal stories soaked into the
hearts of everyone present.
As Bunn earlier expressed, the Reconciliation Run is designed not just for commemoration but also for education. It is a platform to raise awareness about the haunting impacts of residential schools and foster dialogue among diverse communities.
“Movement is medicine,” she said – a statement of hope and healing through our unified connection.
I was reminded of a moment earlier in the day…
“Before we head over to the start line, I’d like to thank the RCMP for being here today,” Bunn said. “In the days of the residential schools, the RCMP played a large role in picking up Indigenous children to bring to the residential schools, also catching them when they’d escape to find their families. Today, the RCMP are closing off the road for us for our safety and allowing us to return home… it is a full circle, a significant moment.”
Founder and Race Director Tréchelle Bunn speaks to the crowd PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOUTHERN CHIEFS’ ORGANIZATION
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NOTHING BEATS BEETS
Celebrating autumn and our region’s deep cultural connection to beets and our love of borscht
By DONALD BERGER South Mountain Press
Manitoba’s autumn is illuminated by cooler evening harvest sunsets, warm afternoons and a welcome sense of impending celebrations. This year, fall feels late as the leaves are just now transforming into their glorious mosaic of reds and golds. In general, it has been a successful harvest, and we can be thankful.
The bounty of the harvest season includes one of my favourite ingredients as a chef and passionate eater, the humble beet. This beautiful root vegetable plays a starring role in borscht, a dish that spans cultures, generations, geography, and countless variations of artistic renditions. For me, the beets I joyfully pull from my own garden, alongside cabbage, carrots, potatoes, celery and dill, remind me of the deep connection between food and family, a connection that bridges my awkward Canadian Irish Catholic and Jewish heritage, as well as the deep cultural history of Manitoba’s large Ukrainian and eastern European community.
Borscht, like autumn itself, is a celebration of the earth and prize results of labour of the land. I have fond childhood memories of eating both hot and cold versions of this hearty soup at my grandparents. Some days, we would have a rich duck-based borscht, and on others, a lighter vegetarian version. Both would always be served with a tangy splash of apple cider vinegar and a generous dollop of sour cream, the way my Bubbie (grandmother) prepared it and the way my Zaida (grandfather), my father and I preferred it.
Manitoba, with its strong Ukrainian roots, has long embraced borscht as more than just a dish – it’s so much a part of the cultural fabric that it is the national dish of Ukraine. During my time as an instructor at the Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts, I witnessed firsthand the power of this simple soup to carry deep meaning. One of our very quiet and then underconfident First Nations student from a remote northern community created a stunningly beautiful puréed borscht, its vibrant ruby red artfully swirled with delicate streams of sour cream, playfully evoking the Northern Lights. The taste? Sensually earthy, to me, so memorable in the flavours, visual impact and aromas reminiscent of truffles – a true reflection of the earth from which it came. It was, perhaps, the most grounded and spiritual version of borscht I had ever tasted.
Contrast that with another student, whom we less affectionately nicknamed Flake. Known for his arrogant attitude, he made an earthytasting borscht, though for all the wrong reasons – too lazy to wash and peel the beets. The result was a gritty, unpleasant reminder of why technique matters. Even in its failure, however, it demonstrated that borscht is a dish you can’t take shortcuts with – it demands respect for the ingredients and the traditions that come with it.
The beauty of borscht lies in its versatility,
in the many stories it tells and how it can be personalized individually so that everyone at the table can relish in their own expression of taste because each family, each culture, has their own version, and that diversity is something to celebrate. Whether it’s the rich, meaty versions or the light, sour vegetarian broths, or the puréed and truffle-like interpretations from creative young chefs, borscht reflects the heritage and heart of the people who make it.
For me, though, there’s one version of borscht that carries more meaning than all the rest. When we first moved to Manitoba, our late neighbour, widower and proud Ukrainian Canadian, Peter Holodryga, welcomed us through his back gate with the same warmth that has characterized this province for generations. He had a well-tended garden, the result of his late wife’s effort and love, and despite living alone, he still grew enough vegetables to feed a small army. My wife Thuy and son Che, who was only five at the time and starting first grade, quickly bonded with Peter. Over the years, we grew close, and as Peter aged, I would cut his lawn and hair, trim his trees, and help him prepare his annual large batches of borscht and pickles using the vegetables from his garden. Peter’s borscht was unlike any I had tasted before – his secret was pork ribs, which added a richness and depth that added an element we continue to enjoy to this day.
Now that Peter is no longer with us, autumn carries a different weight. The turning of the season is not just about the harvest, but about remembering the people who have shaped our lives. Every year, as I pull beets from the ground and make borscht with the same care that Peter showed me, I think of those long afternoons in his kitchen, peeling and chopping the vegetables, drinking beers and rye, stirring the pot, laughing, sharing stories, watching baseball and hockey games. Making borscht has become my way of honouring him and keeping his spirit alive. It’s a tradition I carry forward, a connection not only to Peter but to all the loved ones we’ve lost, and to the earth that continues to provide for us.
Each version of borscht has a story to tell –whether it’s about family traditions, cultural heritage, or the simple joy of harvest. This autumn, as you gather your own ingredients from the garden or the market, take a moment to reflect on the many hands that have prepared this dish before you and how every bowl of borscht is a celebration of our shared humanity; after all, we are all still just one universe. Let us feel gratitude, recognize and continue to hope for peace in the world, and reflect. The borscht we make this season will carry hints of ancestors’ kitchens, but it also allows us to forge new traditions of welcoming and gratitude in sharing our own stories.
Peter’s Borscht Recipe:
•4 medium beets, peeled and chopped in largerchunks
•2 carrots, peeled and chopped medium chucks
•1head ofcabbage chopped rough
•2 potatoes, peeled and cubed medium
•1onion, chopped
•1rack ofpork ribs cutinto bite-sized pieces
•2 ounces/60grams ofwhite/black/orkidney beans
(soaked overnightthen pre-cooked foran hour)
•4 litres orquarts ofwater(orstock)
•2 cloves garlic, minced
•1tbsp apple cidervinegar
•1bay leaf
•Saltand pepperto taste
•Sourcream forserving
•1partfresh dill forcooking and 1partforgarnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
Forthe ribs, firstblanch in boiling hotwaterbriefly for2-3 minutes, drain into a colander , and rinse well.
I n a large pot, sauté onions and garlic until softand fragrant
Add pork ribs, cooked beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. Stirfora few minutes, allowing the vegetables to release theirflavours.
Pour in the water or broth, add the bay leafas well as halfthe dill, and bring to a lightboil, the reduce the heatand simmeruntil vegetables are tender , about 20-30 minutes.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper
More can be added atthe table.
Serve hot with a generous spoonful ofsour cream and a sprinkle offresh dill.
Fora cold version in summer , serve chilled with vinegar , sourcream and dill.
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Chiefs fall in season opener
Roan Michalchuk opened and closed the scoring for the Brandon Wheat Kings as they dumped the Yellowhead Chiefs 6-1 in their Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League home and season opener in Shoal Lake on Sunday, Sept. 29.
Cole Lobreau, Nolan Saunderson, Cole Dupuis and Aiden Laing had singles for the visitors who won their second straight game.
Grady McNish scored for the Chiefs, who trailed 2-1 and 4-1 at the intermissions.
Brady Low made 15 saves in the Brandon net, while Connor Rapley stopped 40 shots for Yellowhead.
NOTES – After travelling to Souris to play the Southwest Cougars on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Chiefs are off until Friday, Oct. 11 when they will host the Pembina Valley Hawks.
The Chiefs celebrate Grady McNish’s first period goalin their home opener on Sunday,Sept.29 PHOTO BY DARRELL NESBITT/SOUTH MOUNTAI N PRESS
U18 females blank Brandon
Tara Knight scored twice and Clair Merckx recorded the shutout as the Yellowhead U18 Female Chiefs blanked the Brandon Wheat Kings 3-0 in a pre-season game in Shoal Lake on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Kirby Gray had the other goal for the Chiefs.
The Chiefs will open the Manitoba U18 Female AAA Hockey with a trio of games
in Shoal Lake this weekend. The Wheat Kings will be back in town on Friday, Oct. 4, followed by the Interlake Lightning on Saturday, Oct. 5 and the Winnipeg Ice on Sunday, Oct. 6. U18 C Y
U15 females fall to Melville
The Yellowhead Female U15 AAA Chiefs continued to get ready for the regular season with a weekend doubleheader against the Parkland Fire. The Fire dumped the Chiefs 9-2 in Shoal Lake on Saturday, Sept. 28. The next day, in Melville, SK, the Fire came out on top
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by a score of 7-4. The Chiefs will open the regular season in Shoal Lake on Saturday, Oct. 12 against the Pembina Valley Hawks.
Parkland Rangers top U15 Chiefs in exhibition finale
The Parkland Rangers squeezed out a 4-3 win over the Yellowhead Chiefs in a U15 AAA pre-season game in Dauphin on Saturday, Sept. 28. The Chiefs will open the Winnipeg U15 AAA Hockey League regular season this weekend with three games at the Hockey For All Centre at
U15
Headingley. Yellowhead will face the Winnipeg Thrashers White on Friday, Oct. 4, the Eastman Selects on Saturday, Oct. 5 and the Winnipeg Wild Red on Sunday, Oct. 6.
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Thank You
We would like to thank the Keeseekoowenin First Nation for the generosity and kindness shown to us on the passing of our brother Greg Kwiatkowski. Particular thanks to Chief Dwayne Blackbird, May Bone and the Administration Office. Thanks to the Health Office and Gaming Centre. Thanks to drummer Donny Burns & Hilda Bone & Liz Bone. Fantastic pot luck dinner in Greg’s memory. – Thanks from the Kwiatkowski Family
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
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play in ShoalLake
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Thanks at Thanksgiving - a sense of community
Manitoba’s autumn months spell for an interesting time of the year. One day its scorching hot and the next day brings in cooler weather and soon autumn is upon us. The trees show off the vibrant colours of their leaves and one knows that scraping frost from a car window will soon follow.
We take the time at Thanksgiving to give thanks for all of the bounties that have been provided for us. It is a time for family and friends to visit and to partake in a delicious meal. This Thanksgiving was very special for our family as our grandson Sydney, who was born on Aug. 30, celebrated his first Thanksgiving. We pray for all the best for his future endeavours as he grows up on the farm.
The first 18 years of my life were spent “growing up” on a farm. There was always a sense of urgency when the leaves started to change their colour. If the rains were persistent then the harvesting of crops was behind schedule. Straw was hauled from the fields and then the tilling of the harvested fields got under way. For the small herd of milk cows, foraging in the open fields was a pleasant change from the confines of the pasture.
The fruits of our labour helped to feed us during the winter months. My parents always had a large garden. Annually, about 30 bags of pota-
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toes were harvested. By this time all of the raspberries that were picked during the summer were consumed as jam on mother’s home-made bread. Cucumbers were “relished” at mealtimes as my mom’s “Million Dollar” pickles were enjoyed by all. The swine and poultry raised during the spring and summer months was butchered and became part of the main course at mealtime. It was always an exciting time for a young boy to help with butchering a pig or doing errands for the folks who came to help with the plucking of the chickens. Groups of people ensured a sense of community. Folks either dropped in for a visit on a Sunday afternoon or came to help my parents when help was needed.
September was also an exciting time as a new year of school heralded a new grade and new challenges. After attending a one-room country school for six years, grade seven meant boarding a school bus and travelling nine miles to the elementary school in town. Talk about a change! Some things have changed a great deal since I was grow-
ing up on the farm. New information will not be garnered by listening in on the phone on the party line, watching the one television channel in black and white or reading the Country Guide. Sydney will have access to the Internet and all of the latest technology gadgets. However, some things do not change. For Sydney’s parents, deadlines on a farm such as getting off the hay crop under good weather conditions and collecting honey from the hives will bring stressful times. Thankfully, the sense of working together in a rural setting still continues. Sydney arrived earlier than expected and this interrupted the routine at the farm. Imagine arriving at the height of the
honey extraction season. Friends and family readily pitched in to help harvest the honey. A steady stream of helpers helped with a variety of tasks. Along with taking the opportunity to see our “new” grandson, Jan and I also ventured to the “Fresh Roots” farm at Cartwright and spent time filling a variety of sizes of honey jars in the “honey house”.
This Thanksgiving was spent at Cartwright at the Northfork farm. The annual walk along the creek was a time for folks to enjoy the beautiful sunny but chilly day and work up an appetite for the Thanksgiving meal. Sydney slept through the rousing sing-along song of grace, “Johnny Appleseed” that pre-
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ceded the family meal. It was great to sit down with our son’s in-laws, Fraser and Caroline and their family and enjoy the food that many
Municipality of Harrison Park NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
Friday, Oct. 25, 2024
Monday, Oct. 28, 2024
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the following location: Harrison Park Municipal Office, located at 43 Gateway Street, in Onanole, MB
Nominations will be received for the office of:
One (1) LUD of Sandy Lake Committee Member of the aforesaid Local Authority.
The nomination deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Nominations cannot be accepted after this day.
All nominations shall be made in writing on the prescribed form and shall be signed by at least twenty-five voters, or NOT less than 1% of the voters (whichever is the lesser) of the authority or ward (as the case may be), but in all cases by at least two voters. Each nomination shall also be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification.
Nominations may be filed in person at the above location, on the date and hours specified, by an official agent, or by email. To obtain a nomination paper, and/or candidate’s declaration of qualification, contact the Senior Election Official (SEO) at the telephone number listed below.
Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected.
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Email: admin@harrisonpark.ca
Dated at Onanole, Manitoba, this 2nd day of October, 2024.
hands helped to prepare. Next year, I’m sure that Sydney will be wide awake and tapping his toes to “Johnny Appleseed.”
My mother feeding the turkeys
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Representing Age-Friendly Initiative, Ian Drul and Doreen Stapleton, discussed a number of matters with council of the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson (MCE) in conjunction with the Sept. 16 meeting.
The MHP has an AgeFriendly standing committee of council, and the representatives extended an invitation to MCE to sit on the committee, either as a council or a community representative, noting it would be good for seniors in the municipality and the region. The committee already does programming in Clanwilliam-Erickson and the R.M. of Yellowhead, and also noted Age-Friendly communities are eligible for grants of which Harrison Park has received. Later on in the meeting, council passed Resolution No. 2024/24 to dedicate a representative to the Harrison Park Age-Friendly Initiative. Previously agreeing to loan the Erickson-Clanwilliam Childcare Collective money in order to complete renovations, and the second term of the loan has come up for renewal, first reading was given to ByLaw No. 94-24, a by-law to extend the loan to Little Hands Early Learning Centre with RBC as the source of funds.
The MCE will place a reserve bid on all properties included in the 2024 tax sale in the amount of arrears and costs.
Council approved all members of council and the CAO to attend the AMM Fall Convention, Nov. 25-27, Winnipeg.
A long list of matters was brought forward by the CAO including the MCE being advised that the Rolling River Road will no longer be plowed in the winter by Riding Mountain National Park. The report also included Assistant CAO Kaitlyn Pinette successfully graduated with a Certificate in Manitoba Municipal Administration; Ken Beatty Construction donated $450 worth of crushed gravel to the Erickson Rec Centre grounds in support of the RCMP Musical Ride; the new grader has arrived; and Maple Leaf plans to do warranty repairs at the airport runway in the spring of 2025, and some of their holdback is being retained in order to do landscaping work with local contractors.
The Recreation Director report touched on day camps, open craft afternoons at the library, karate, storage rooms at skating arena, and the skating rink board is seeking new members.
The Public Works report included street light repairs, gravel stockpile at municipal pit now depleted, Dutch Elm Disease tree removal plans, bridge repair on Road 105W. Council approved a donation of up to $300 to the Endowment Committee to support the Artisan Market.
Mun.of Harrison Park
The shape of Highway 45 was a topic of discussion at the Sept. 18 meeting of the Municipality of Harrison Park (MHP), with council voicing its concern and passing Resolution 2024/249 to possibly see it upgraded.
The MHP supports the R.M. of Riding Mountain West in their petition to Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation to have Highway 45 from Russell to Highway 10, upgraded to RTAC Standards, and also added its own request.
The CAO was ordered to reduce or add as required the amount of assessment as submitted by the assessment officer, dated Aug. 30, 2024 to the 2024 tax rolls. Tax statements for the current and previous year will be prepared accordingly to be due and payable Dec. 27, 2024.
Public hearings were held for the following: By-Law No. 151 – Zoning Amendment (Miko) and Variation Application 2024 V-10 (Jason & Karen Ballingall).
Doreen Stapleton and Lorna Minty made representation to council regarding the proposed expansion for AgeFriendly Initiative with neighbouring municipalities.
Kelley Frey attended the meeting regarding livestock at large.
Council approved Jason and Karen Ballingall’s application, as owners of the property legally described as Lot 7, Plan 61428, Unit 7 – 505 PTH No. 10, to reduce the side (south) property setback from 10’ to 5’ to allow for a new 12’x28’ garage in the Residential General Zone.
Based on a request, council will allow Ruth Bruger to move in a dwelling on Desc. NW 18-18-19W, Road 105N.
The MHP will enter into agreement with 10198201 Manitoba Ltd. to provide for the installation of water lines in the South Bay area.
First reading was given to By-Law No. 166, a by-law to amend By-Law No. 119 (licencing by-law conditions).
By-Law No. 158 will be amended to reflect the changes required by Municipal Board Order No. E-24-079.
As amended, final two readings were given to By-Law No. 158, authorizing the expenditure and borrowing of money for the utility connection fee for properties adjacent to Mooswa Drive East, specifically Parkside Place as a local improvement. All council members were in favour.
Under councillor’s privilege, topics included the Indigenous Tourism Summit and bus tour within Riding Mountain National Park, the Onanole Recreation Centre fundraiser, and the Terry Fox Run in Sandy Lake. Council also discussed information received from the delegations.
TAKE IT SLOW
CINDY MURRARY/FOR SOUTH MOUNTAIN PRESS
While on a recent walk south of Erickson, South Mountain Press freelance photographer Cindy Murray came across this painted turtle taking a leisurely stroll along a gravel road. The story of the tortoise and the hare reminds us that life doesn’t always have to be a race, and by slowing down, we still get where we need to go. Sometimes the destination isn’t the payoff, it’s the journey along that way that creates memories.
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Raspberries need vigorous pruning in fall
Raspberries are a great addition to your snacking garden. They are relatively carefree with only needing some pruning once or twice a year. Most of the raspberries we grow are floricane varieties. What this means is the flower and fruit on two-year old wood. The first year, floricane raspberries only have vegetative growth and in the second year they will fruit. Primocane raspberries flower and fruit on the current year’s wood or essentially every year. As we move truly into fall, it is a great time to get out to the garden and prune your raspberries. It will get you out in the sun and enjoying the crispness to the air.
Raspberries have a very long-lived root system. Therefore, with whatever type of raspberry you are growing, a vigorous pruning once a year will suffice. Primocane raspberries can be pruned right back to the ground in the autumn when fruiting is finished. For floricane raspberries, in spring canes will emerge and grow throughout the summer producing only leaves. The following growing season, the canes will branch out and produce flowers and then fruit. Following fruiting those two-year old canes will die off. It is habitual to finish the harvesting of the fruit and then not go back to the raspberry patch until spring. However, the best time to remove the spent canes is after the last fruit has been picked. The advantage of this is the stand is less “full” and has increased air flow. This will decrease the possibility of disease and insect problems. For example, if you had a spider mite problem in your raspberry patch, quickly removing the spent canes will almost eradicate the problem. Remove old canes at ground level and send them to the landfill if there have been insect or disease problems.
If you have never pruned raspberries a bit of preparation should be taken. Ensure
Patricia Hanbidge
GARDENING
you wear long sleeves and sturdy leather gloves to minimize the damage to the pruner! A good pair of pruning shears or loppers will also make the task a bit easier. Enlisting strong help is also something to consider!
Once the removal of the spent canes is done, then nothing further is required until spring. In early spring, when the new growth is just beginning to emerge, it is a good idea to selectively remove some of the new canes to narrow row widths and thin the stand.
The width of the row should be maintained at about 30 to 46 cm (12 to 18 inches) with individual canes being spaced no closer than 15 to 23 cm (6 to 9 inches) apart. Optimum yields are achieved where canes are thinned to a density of four or five canes per linear foot of row. Remove the shortest, thinnest, weakest, and any that appear to have sustained winter injury. A strong relationship exists between a cane’s thickness and its productivity, so the thickest canes should be left. A thinner, less dense stand will result in higher yields. Pruning your raspberry patch properly will result in a longer lived, healthier patch that produces more of that delectable fruit!
Hanbidge is the Lead Horticulturist with Orchid Horticulture. Find us at www.orchidhort.com; by email at info@orchidhort. com; or on facebook @orchidhort.
SUDOKU CHALLENGE
Most raspberries grown are ofthe floricane varieties
The Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that a vote of the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson will be taken to elect a Councillor from the following duly nominated candidates:
For the office of Councillor Ward 1 (Rural)
1. Alison Burgess
2. Ian Gibbons
VOTING PLACES
Voting places will be open for voting on WEDNESDAY the 30th day of OCTOBER, 2024 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the CLANWILLIAM-ERICKSON MUNICIPAL OFFICE, 45 Main Street, Erickson, MB.
IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example - driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.
ADVANCE VOTING
For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at the Municipal Office located at 45 Main Street, Erickson, MB and will be open WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
MOBILE VOTING
For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but reside at a health care facility, a mobile voting station will be set up at the following health care facility on election day:
1. Erickson District Health Centre, 60 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Erickson, MB from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE
A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, or in writing by mail or email to the Senior Election Official at 45 Main Street, Box 40, Erickson, MB R0J 0P0, cao@ericksonmb.ca
A voter must apply by October 27, 2024.
A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application.
A voter applying by mail or email will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the senior election official.
Iain Edye
SEO, Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson Ph: 204-636-2431
This handsome family home’s eye-catching facade includes an extra-large front window framed in white stucco and a glass surround on the sundeck, offering plenty of curb appeal. Bonus: space for a future secondary suite on the ground floor, as well as a fourth bedroom and a flex room.
The front door, at ground level, is flanked by brick accents and leads into a foyer. The flex room is on the left and the stairway to the upper floor is ahead and to the right.
Once upstairs, the open-plan great room boasts both a gas fireplace and a lofty sloped ceiling, and looks out to the front garden. The dining area features french doors to the sundeck and is separated from the great room only by its lower ceiling. An extra-wide countertop divides it from the kitchen.
The kitchen lay-out, with its U-shaped counter configuration, spells efficiency. The double sink is set at an angle, saving space. The pantry will be welcome for storage, and a doorway leads to a covered deck that overlooks the back garden –an ideal spot for the outdoor grill.
The master suite looks out to the back garden for privacy and includes an ensuite with an oval soaking tub, as well double basins. The walk-in closet will be roomy enough for a couple’s clothing and accessories.
The laundry room occupies space close to the master suite
and the secondary bedrooms, which share a three-piece bathroom. A linen closet is handy to the laundry room.
Downstairs, the double garage enjoys access to the foyer, which opens into the future secondary suite, which includes a fourth bedroom and a roughed in three-piece bathroom. A wet bar has also been roughed in, making this space do double duty as a rec room.
Exterior finishes include stucco, cedar siding and brick accounts, as well as a decorative garage door.
This home’s upper floor measures 38 feet wide and 49 feet deep, for a total of 1,456 square feet (135 square metres) of living space. Ceilings are nine feet high on the upper floor, with the exception of the great room, with its sloped ceiling.
Plans for design 2-3-781 are available for $775 (set of 5), $835 (set of 8) and $883 for a super set of 10. Please add GST or HST (where applicable) to both the plan price and postage charges.
Our new 52nd edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 300 plans is available for $16.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling). Make all cheques and money orders payable to “Jenish House Design Ltd.” and mail to: Jenish House Design Ltd., c/o South Mountain Press, #201 - 1658 Commerce Ave., Kelowna, BC, V1X 8A9 or see our web page order form on: www.jenish.com and email your order to: homeplans@jenish.com.
DEADLINE: Tuesday at 12:00 Noon
Place your Classified Advertisement by Phone, Fax, Mail or E-mail Ph: 204-759-2644 Ext. 1 Fax: 204-759-2521 E-mail: smpclassified@mymts.net
Mail: Nesbitt Publishing Ltd., Box 160, Shoal Lake, MB, R0J 1Z0
Reach the entire Province: $189.00 (49 weekly papers) Westman or Eastman regions: $119.00
COMING EVENTS
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Flash Sale on Now!!!! We print Personal and Business Cheques! 100 Personal Cheques $69 + taxes, 250 (manual) Business Cheques $100 + taxes, 250 (laser) Business Cheques $170 + taxes. Call Connie at 204-759-2644 Ext. 2 or email ctwprinting@mymts.net. Nesbitt Publishing, Shoal Lake.
WANTED
Licensed gun dealer looking for firearms in all classes, and anything firearms related. Inheritance
assistance provided. Can store handguns during the ban. Call or text Keith 204-471-9015.
Wanted old advertising: Dealership signs, service station, gas pumps, globes, oil cans, Red Indian, White Rose, Buffalo, Husky, Ford, GM, Dodge, Tire signs, Coke, Pepsi etc. Call 306-2215908.
STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT
Indoor storage space for rent in Erickson, has cement floor. Phone or text 204-868-5040. Good for farm equipment, RVs, boats, etc.
NOTICES
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advertising is small when you think of the number of people who will potentially attend your event simply because they saw your ad in the newspaper. If the cost of advertising is covered by just two or three admissions to your event, any additional guests you welcome is money in your pocket. Advertising does not cost, it pays! Call Michelle at 204-759-2644 ext. 1.
BREATHING EASY STARTS WITH TAKING THE RIGHT STEPS.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS FROM SEASONAL THREATS TO KEEP THEM STRONG AND HEALTHY THIS SEASON
CLASSIFIEDS
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HELP WANTED
Hog Farm Technician / General Barn Labourer
5 positions available
Responsibilities and job duties:
• Breeding and Farrowing duties
• Wash empty rooms, prepping room for animal entry
• Perform minor maintenance tasks
• Perform general on farm duties
• Recognize and treat livestock health issues
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Other duties as assigned
• Follow Safety protocols
• Follow Biosecurity protocols
The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
• Self-motivated
• Good work ethic
• Work well with others
• Follow direction from supervisors/manager
• A positive and upbeat attitude
Will train the right candidate.Students are encouraged to apply for part-time weekend positions.
Salary starts at $17.00 - $20.00 per hour and is negotiable based on experience, salary reviewed after three month probation period.
Biosecurity protocols, Safety protocols and Ongoing Training are mandatory.
Pension Plan, Health/Life Insurance Benefits Package and Bonus Program included.
Email resume to: foxtailpigshr@gmail.com
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TOWN OF MINNEDOSA
The Town of Minnedosa invites applications for a permanent position for a
Water Treatment Plant Operator
The Town of Minnedosa maintains and operates two Water Treatment Plants and a continuous discharge Lagoon Waste Water Treatment System. Water Treatment Plant I is a Class 1 Water Treatment Facility and Water Treatment Plant II is a Class 2 Facility. The Water Distribution System is a Class II. The Wastewater Collection System is a Class II and the Waste Water Treatment is a Class I.
The successful candidate MUST:
• possess a Grade 12 education or equivalent,
• either be a graduate of or enrolled in or the Manitoba Water & Wastewater Association’s Certificate Courses in Potable Water and Wastewater Treatment;
• be willing to participate in any other additional training related to the position that the Town directs;
• possess electrical and mechanical working aptitudes;
• possess at least a current valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License with an air endorsement preferred;
• as part of the Utilities Team; be able to work evenings and weekends as required on an on-call rotation and for any call out emergencies that may arise from time to time;
• be knowledgeable and willing to learn and work with related computer programs and be able to maintain accurate operating reports;
• be a team player, maintain high standards of conduct, be respectful to the public we serve, be able to demonstrate sound work ethics;
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Town offers an attractive benefits package.
Further information on the required qualifications and detailed duties can be requested by contacting the office.
Please submit your resume, cover letter and a copy of related education transcripts to: Stacy Andrews, ACAO
Town of Minnedosa
Box 426, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0
Email: acao@minnedosa.com
Resumes will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.
Thank you to all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.