Professional Documents
Culture Documents
inside
this week Harvest in full swing
Jamboree
funds
dispersed
2
New dam
installed Photos by Jennifer Paige
11 By JENNIFER PAIGE
A Salute to
Broadway $75+0'551(
featuring
6*'/106*
$DURQ+XWWRQ Minnedosa Chamber of
Commerce
DQG)HPDOH9RFDOLVW 72:12)0,11('26$ WKDQNVWKLVEXVLQHVVIRULWVFRQWULEXWLRQWR
WKHEXVLQHVVFRPPXQLW\LQ0LQQHGRVD
$XJXVW
&DLWOLQ:RRG +<'5$17)/86+,1*352*5$0
Sale Dates:
*We accept Visa, Master Card & debit card purchases SEPT 13 - 19 * Try one of our delicious BBQ chickens!
*We deliver within town limits Mon - Sat at 4:00 p.m. (STARTS FRI 9:00 A.M. - ENDS THURS 9:00 P.M.) * We sell fruit, veggie & meat trays and fruit baskets
($2 charge - $10 minimum order) (24 hours notice is appreciated)
*Senior’s Discount every Friday (65 & up) *We sell lottery tickets *We sell R.O. water
/8&.<'2//$5
ALL PRICES ARE PLUS GST, PST & OTHER LEVIES WHERE APPLICABLE *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES
) 2 2
OPEN 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, 7 DAYS A WEEK
70 Main Street South, Minnedosa 867-2821
' 6
*PRICES AVAILABLE AT THE LUCKY DOLLAR IN MINNEDOSA ONLY
Aro u n d
T o w n Darryl A. Holyk - Publisher & Editor- editor@minnedosatribune.com
Ag Hall of Fame… By DARRYL HOLYK The same goes for room numbers, many buildings do
not have a room with a number 13 in it. In some cases,
Do you know someone who has made outstanding
contributions to the improvement of agriculture and the
betterment of rural living in Manitoba? If so, nominate
F or millions of people around the world, today is an
anxiety filled, dreaded day. Yes, many people of all
ages and all walks of life fear Friday the 13th.
the building designers or owners may actually believe
the unlucky 13 superstition but more likely it is simply
a case of omitting 13 to put the minds of superstitious
them for induction to the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of
Many people simply joke about the Friday the patrons at ease. It’s also better for business, as some
Fame 2014. Nominations are now being accepted and
13th superstition but there are some who genuinely people would actually refuse to stay in room 13 or any-
will be accepted until October 31st. For more informa-
fear this day. There are two terms for the fear of Friday where on floor 13.
tion and nomination forms, please contact Pat Bailey at
the 13th – Paraskevidekatriaphobia and/or Friggatris- There does not seem to be any logical or scien-
204-728-3736, email info@manitobaaghalloffame.com
kaidekaphobia. I was somewhat surprised to learn tific evidence to support the idea that the number 13
or visit www.manitobaaghalloffame.com
that it is not uncommon for people to hold off on their or Friday the 13th are unlucky but there are all kinds
plans or daily routines on a Friday that happens to be of different stories and beliefs dating back hundreds
Fundraisers return… the thirteenth day of the month. Some people refuse
to leave the safety of their home on this day. Some re-
of years that still have people feeling uneasy about all
things related to this number and day.
With September comes the return of two exciting
fundraisers, the Terry Fox Run and the Heart and Stroke ported affects of Friday the 13th include drops in busi- This superstition has certainly worked well for the
Big Bike Ride. Minnedosa UCT is hosting the local Terry ness sales or investments and fewer people using air- fi lm industry with the popular horror series, appro-
Fox Run this Sunday, September 15th with registration lines and other modes of transportation. This is more priately titled Friday the 13th. Since the first movie in
taking place at 9 a.m. at MCCC. On Tuesday, September than a silly superstition; it is a very real fear and belief 1980, there have been 12 related films making it the
17th, the Big Bike will roll into town. This year marks the for some. Many also consider the number 13 and any- highest grossing horror franchise in North America.
20th year of the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike thing related to it unlucky. The fear of the number 13 is Box office revenue, video sales, video rentals and oth-
Ride which is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. from MCCC. called Triskaidekaphobia. er Friday the 13th related merchandise sales come in
As one of the most popular and widely believed close to $700,000,000.
superstitions, unlucky number 13 is often omitted. Looking back through history there have been
Old buildings feature… You may have noticed some high rise buildings do not tragic events and major disasters that have occurred
Two of my favourite magazines are Th is Old House have a 13th floor. Now in reality, this is ridiculous as on Friday the 13th and some say that’s all the proof
and Old House Journal and apparently I am not alone in we all know the floor above the 12th floor will always they need. In reality, bad things happen every day, no
my interest of old buildings. I’ve received some encour- be the 13th but often this floor is relabelled as some- matter what the date. Today is the first Friday the 13th
aging comments on the feature on Motherwell Home- thing different. Some buildings label the floor above of 2013 but it’s not the only one this year. We will have
stead in last week’s paper. I would be happy to showcase the 12th as the 14th or floor 12A. I have stayed in hotels another one in December. There is no need to fear Fri-
more old homes and buildings from time to time and if that do not include a 13th floor and whether you have day the 13th – it’s just another day on the calendar.
you have an old home or building that might have an in- noticed it or not, most of you probably have as well.
teresting story, historic character or just a neat old build-
ing and you would be willing to allow us to feature it in an
article or photo spread, please let me know.
The Minnedosa Tribune Ltd. The Minnedosa Tribune is independently owned and is the
oldest weekly newspaper in the Canadian West and has
Th e Minnedosa Tribune Ltd. does
guarantee the publication of all submitted articles and
not
published continuously from the same premises since photographs. These submissions, are at the discretion of the
Box 930 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0
March of 1883. We acknowledge the financial support of the
Published Friday of each week from the premises of publisher and will appear as space permits. The Minnedosa
Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund
The Minnedosa Tribune Ltd. 14 - 3rd Ave. S.W. (CPF) for our publishing activities.
Tribune reserves the right to edit any submission as deemed
Minnedosa, MB. R0J 1E0 necessary by the publisher.
E-Mail Addresses: We are not responsible for fax transmissions or email
Member of Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
and Newspapers Canada General: editor@minnedosatribune.com submissions that are not received. To guarantee that such
Audited twice a year by Canadian Media Circulation Audit Ads/printing: adsales@minnedosatribune.com
submissions have been received please confirm with a phone
call or in person.
Phone: (204) 867-3816 Classifieds: class@minnedosatribune.com
Fax: (204) 867-5171 All contents copyright 2013
www.minnedosatribune.com
Cell: (204) 867 - 7000 TRUSTED Ι CONNECTED Ι TARGETED
The Minnedosa Tribune Friday, September 13, 2013 5
Co-ordinator needed
The following weeks are the scheduled hours of op- and I have built a great back this community gold
eration for the handivan: October 6th - 12th and 20th relationship with Burgess, mine and all enjoy it.
- 26th, November 3rd - 9th and 17th - 23rd. Co-op, and the ever deli-
Chris Cory
for Xmas Cheer Board
cious bakery you have in
Sincerely; this great town and can’t
Brenda Hales,
Secretary, Dear Editor, This group has always
Minnedosa Centennial Handivan Association had exceptional com-
TOP RATE
1 year
1.75%*
3 year
*Rates subject to change
Certain conditions may apply
5 year
2.10%* 2.40%*
Dave McDonaldƕBruce McNabb Tribune Founder
www.ricefinancial.com William Gibbens
Call For More Terms & Rates 867-3946 Born - 1854 at London, England
Died - February 20, 1932
at Cornwall, Ontario
6 Friday, September 13, 2013 The Minnedosa Tribune
'HFHPEHURIWKHFXUUHQW\HDU Be a Neighbour...
And announce
$JUDQWDSSOLFDWLRQLVUHTXLUHGDORQJZLWK these special events
$EULHIKLVWRU\RIWKHRUJDQL]DWLRQDQGSURMHFW to your community
- Birth of child
0RVWUHFHQW¿QDQFLDOVWDWHPHQWV MINNEDOSA & AREA - Wedding
$QWLFLSDWHGEXGJHW - Wedding Anniversaries
TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS
3XUSRVHRIWKHUHTXHVW THANK YOU
25, 40, 50, 60th
- New home residency
7LPHOLQHIRUFRPSOHWLQJ\RXUSURMHFW To these donors and supporters: You may qualify for a
Minnedosa United Church Outreach Committee Personalized keepsake
$SSOLFDWLRQVDUHDYDLODEOHIURP Minnedosa Credit Union
Gift offer compliments
%UXFH0F1DEEDW0LQQHGRVD,QVXUDQFH6HUYLFHV RBC Royal Bank, Minnedosa & Erickson Branches
Of local business and
Chipperfield Coffee Company
$SSOLFDWLRQVDUHDOVRDYDLODEOHRQOLQHDW Beef it Up Canteen, Minnedosa Beach Professional sponsors.
Minnedosa Pharmacy
ZZZGLVFRYHUPLQQHGRVDFRP Catherine Pollon
Glenndosa Glass 1990 Ltd.
June McPherson
*RWROLYLQJFRPPXQLW\UHVRXUFHVFRPPXQLW\RUJDQL]DWLRQV Deb Jackson Minnedosa Insurance
Services
Jean McTavish
$SSOLFDWLRQVDUHWREHPDLOHGE\2FWREHUWR Michelle Gunderson Burgess Quality Foods
Integra Tire
0LQQHGRVDDQG'LVWULFW)RXQGDWLRQ,QF Audrey Briese Heritage Co-op
32%R[ Olive Cameron Minnedosa Tribune
Cam Farr and the “What’s Happening Minnedosa” Gateway Motel
0LQQHGRVD0% Facebook gang
Be part of your
5-( All the businesses that allowed us to put our posters up
Community
See you again next year!
$33/,&$7,21'($'/,1(,62&72%(5 Contact Tillie Johnson at
867-3414
The Minnedosa Tribune Friday, September 13, 2013 7
O ur Conservative gov-
the Editor
ernment recently
announced that Employ-
ment Insurance rates that
employers and employ-
ees pay will be frozen for
the next three years. This – the United States and to support our local econ-
means that businesses Europe. With our big ex- omy.
and their employees right port markets still on shaky I’m proud our Con-
here in Dauphin-Swan ground, that’s going to af- servative government is
River-Marquette will be fect Canada’s economy. promoting such a positive
keeping more money in Th at’s why our Gov- plan for the economy, as
their pocket, which is ernment is staying fo- that’s what Canada needs
great news for the small cused on the economy. – not NDP leader Thomas
businesses that are the One way we’re doing this Muclair’s big-tax hike plan
back-bone of our rural is through a three-year or Liberal leader Justin
economy. freeze on EI rates. This Trudeau’s admission this Photo submitted
Our Government, like means rates for employ- summer he didn’t have a
no other before, under- By JENNIFER PAIGE ly golf tournament. tor. ”The maximum shots
ees and employers will plan at all on how to help
stands that small business Th e athletes played they can have per hole is
stay at or below the 2013 Canada’s economy!
is a cornerstone of our
economy, creating jobs
level ($1.88 per $100 of
insurable earnings) until
By remaining fo-
cused on the economy
S corching temperatures
didn’t detour Special
Olympic athletes from
two tournaments. Athletes
that shot 75 or better in 9
holes, played individual
10, so with doing the alter-
nate shot, it gives them the
chance to putt.”
that support families in 2016. This will leave $660 our government is ensur-
our communities. That’s gathering at the Minnedo- games, and athletes that Normally the athletes
million in the pockets of ing that the jobs, growth
why we have introduced sa golf course for a golf shot 76 or better played al- walk the 9-hole course but
job creators and workers and long-term prosperity
numerous measures to tournament on Sunday, ternate shot with a family due to 33 degree tempera-
in 2014 alone, compared will be there for our rural
help them out, like a hir- August 25th. member or partner. tures the golfers were able
to what they would have communities in Dauphin-
ing credit for growing their Twenty-four golfers “Th is was the first to ride in golf carts. First,
otherwise had to pay un- Swan River-Marquette.
businesses and expanding from all across Manitoba, time that we have tried second and third place rib-
der the projected formula.
the workforce. including Minnedosa, this format, it seemed to bons were handed out in
This means more money Robert Sopuck,
Little wonder small Steinbach and Winnipeg, be successful,” says Trudy each division and the day
stays in Dauphin-Swan M.P. Dauphin-Swan
business has been such a came together for a friend- Adamson, event coordina- concluded with a meal.
River-Marquette helping River-Marquette
key part of Canada’s recov-
ery from the recent global
economic downturn. In
fact, with the help of small
businesses, Canada has
created over one million
new jobs since the end of Reminder Notice Of Public Hearing
the global recession – the
best record among all the
G-7 countries.
But as we all know, the Applicant: Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
global economic recovery
HEARING: PARTICIPATION:
remains challenging. This
is especially true for Can- The Public Utilities Board (Board) anticipates holding a public hearing Parties wishing to submit a brief or to express comments at the
ada’s key trading partners of an application from Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (MPI) hearing should contact the Board Secretary (204-945-2638 or
for approval of rates and premiums for compulsory vehicle and driver 1-866-854-3698, toll free).
insurance as of March 1, 2014. The hearing would take place at the
Board’s Hearing Room, 4th Floor, 330 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB GENERAL INFORMATION:
CADURCIS (commencing at 9:30 a.m.) on September 24, 2013.
Interested parties should take note that the Board does not have
13092gg04
jurisdiction over the MPI lines of business denoted as Extension or
W e are pleased to
hear that Margaret
Northam, who had sur-
Actual vehicle and driver premiums would vary depending on claim
application and supporting materials, either at the offices of the
Corporation or on its website, or the Board’s office.
and driving experience, insurance use, territory and vehicle rate
gery in Brandon is home group. Full particulars, including the rate impact and application, can DATED this 7th day of August, 2013.
from the hospital. All the be found on the Manitoba Public Insurance website www.mpi.mb.ca.
best Margaret! Hope you H. M. Singh
are soon out playing soc-
cer. Secretary
Church services be- The Public Utilities Board
gan this Sunday at Cadu-
rcis with Elgin Hall once Five days notice Wheelchair access
again at the helm. Sun- required. is available.
day school also started on
Sunday.
8 Friday, September 13, 2013 The Minnedosa Tribune
A local Minnedosa
woman has recently
been recognized for her
tion and collaborations be-
tween disciplines, sectors
and communications. She
focused approach to effi-
cient project management.
Along with the fellow-
major contributions to has engaged the commu- ship award, in 2012 Ceplis
Canadian agriculture. Di- nity through her writings was also named a fellow
nah Ceplis was recently and participation at home at the Ghana Institutes of
acknowledged by the Agri- and abroad. Horticulturists and was
cultural Institute of Cana- Notably, Ceplis made the recipient of the Queen
da with its highest honour 15 trips to Tanzania in or- Elizabeth II Diamond Ju-
of an AIC Fellowship. der to do rural agriculture bilee medal, as well as, be-
Ceplis, now semi-re- work with Assiniboine ing the recipient of the AIC
tired, is an adult educator Community College, the International Recognition
and agricultural exten- Agriculture Institute of Award.
sionist and has spent years Canada and other organi- Currently, Ceplis
working and volunteering zations from 1993-2011. serves as a volunteer co-
in Africa improving the Ceplis has worked ordinator member with
lives of the less fortunate. closely with the Canadian the Canadian Society for
With her education Agriculture and Rural Ex- Horticultural Science and
in sustainable agriculture tension Society in partner- the Ghana Institute for
and rural initiatives, Ceplis ship with the Tanzanian Horticulturalists partner-
has had a lengthy career Society of Agricultural ship, in order to assist
working in international Education and Extension farmers in the poorest part
development, assisting in helping to establish mi- of Ghana to improve food
in the development and cro-enterprises to aid rural security by producing irri-
management of AIC proj- youth and women to lead gated vegetable during the
ects, as well as being in- productive lives. dry season. Photo submitted
volved in various causes Ceplis was nominated “I am honoured to be
ments Ceplis. “As a daugh- Canadians involved with educational social and
including HIV, fair trade for the fellowship award recognized for the 20 years
ter of Latvian immigrants, I agriculture, we can use professional institutions to
and rural community de- by fellow AIC members, of partnership with Tanza-
have had opportunities for the skills, abilities, politi- build lineages with over-
velopment. Lynn Lashuk, Cathey Day nia through various orga-
quality education, satisfy- cal and financial resourc- seas partners for enhanced
She has contributed to and Tom Beach, whom nizations and 12 years with
ing employment and en- es available to us to work equality.”
Canadian agricultural by describe her to be en- Ghana through AIC,” com-
riching volunteerism. As within our communities,
585$/081,&,3$/,7<2)+$55,621
38%/,&127,&(
H ello friends of the
column. Welcome as
always to the RCMP ac- Cops’ Corner
%2$5'2)5(9,6,21 tivity blog. Let us explore By
3XEOLF 1RWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW WKH $VVHVVPHQW 5ROO IRU WKH 5XUDO 0XQLFLSDOLW\ RI what your local RCMP has
+DUULVRQKDVEHHQGHOLYHUHGWRWKH0XQLFLSDO2I¿FHDW1HZGDOH0%0DLQ6WUHHWLQWKH been doing. Cst. JUSTIN
9LOODJHRI1HZGDOHDQGLVRSHQIRULQVSHFWLRQGXULQJUHJXODUEXVLQHVVKRXUV$SSOLFDWLRQVIRU
UHYLVLRQPD\EHPDGHLQDFFRUGDQFHZLWK6HFWLRQVDQGRI7KH0XQLFLSDO$VVHVVPHQW$FW
Th ere were 68 calls
for service this reporting HUDDLE
$SSOLFDWLRQIRU5HYLVLRQ period which kept officers
$SHUVRQLQZKRVHQDPHSURSHUW\KDVEHHQDVVHVVHGDPRUWJDJHHLQSRVVHVVLRQRI busy dealing with a va-
SURSHUW\XQGHU6HFWLRQRI7KH5HDO3URSHUW\$FWDQRFFXSLHURISUHPLVHVZKRLVXQGHU riety of situations. There general consensus I have too fast. He was travel-
WKHWHUPVRIDOHDVHWRSD\WKHWD[HVRQWKHSURSHUW\RUWKHDVVHVVRUPD\PDNHDSSOLFDWLRQIRUWKH were impaired drivers,
UHYLVLRQRIDQDVVHVVPHQWUROOZLWKUHVSHFWWR
heard so far. ling 154km/hr on High-
mischief, suspicious peo- Several vehicle ac- way #16 heading back to
DOLDELOLW\WRWD[DWLRQ
EDPRXQWRIDVVHVVHGYDOXH ple and vehicles, alarms, cidents occurred again Winnipeg. I hope he has
FFODVVL¿FDWLRQRISURSHUW\RU cardiac arrest, uttering this time period. Police a good job, because Cpl.
GDUHIXVDOE\DQDVVHVVRUWRDPHQGWKHDVVHVVPHQWUROOXQGHU6HFWLRQ threats, and plenty of peo- are still investigating the Taggart wrote him $736
ple speeding, plus more. cause of a fatal collision ticket plus some change.
$SSOLFDWLRQ5HTXLUHPHQWV
$QDSSOLFDWLRQIRUUHYLVLRQPXVW School is back in full that occurred near Glad- I can think of many things
DEHPDGHLQZULWLQJ swing, and in speaking stone. Please continue to I would spend $700 on,
EVHWRXWWKHUROOQXPEHUDQGOHJDOGHVFULSWLRQRIWKHDVVHVVDEOHSURSHUW\IRUWKH to some of the students drive with caution, espe- and speeding isn’t one of
UHYLVLRQLVVRXJKW around town, they say it cially on the weekends. them. Anyways, he takes
FVWDWHWKHJURXQGVRQZKLFKWKHDSSOLFDWLRQLVEDVHGDQG is nice to be back in a rou- Arrive alive. the crown this week. He is
GEH¿OHGE\ tine, and they are enjoying Th is week’s speeder your illustrious speeder of
LGHOLYHULQJLWRUFDXVLQJLWWREHGHOLYHUHGWRWKHRI¿FHLQGLFDWHGLQWKHSXEOLF the structured days. This of the week was a 20-year- the week.
QRWLFHJLYHQXQGHUVXEVHFWLRQRU might not be everyone’s
LLVHUYLQJLWXSRQWKH$GPLQLVWUDWRUDWOHDVWGD\VEHIRUHWKHVFKHGXOHG
old Manitoba male who Th anks for reading,
opinion, but that’s the was caught driving way see you again soon!
VLWWLQJRIWKHERDUGDVLQGLFDWHGLQWKHSXEOLFQRWLFH
7KH%RDUGRI5HYLVLRQZLOOVLWRQ:HGQHVGD\2FWREHUDWDPLQWKH&RXQFLO
&KDPEHUVRIWKH5XUDO0XQLFLSDOLW\RI+DUULVRQWRKHDUDSSOLFDWLRQV
$SSOLFDWLRQV IRU UHYLVLRQ RU FRPSODLQWV PXVW EH UHFHLYHG E\ SP 0RQGD\
6HSWHPEHUGHOLYHUHGRUPDLOHGWRWKH
5XUDO0XQLFLSDOLW\RI+DUULVRQ%R[
Business Cards
We print business cards
1HZGDOH0%5-- in all styles & quantities.
'DWHGWKLVVWGD\RI$XJXVW
Colour Cards
Stop in today prices starting at
'RQQD0HPU\N&00$
&KLHI$GPLQLVWUDWLYH2I¿FHU or call us 250 500 1000
6HFUHWDU\±%RDUGRI5HYLVLRQ for details. $45.00 $70.00 $110.00
50RI+DUULVRQ
%R[ The Minnedosa Tribune
1HZGDOH0% Minnedosa, MB ● 204-867-3816
5--
The Minnedosa Tribune Friday, September 13, 2013 9
ON THE FARM
Ag report... Fall weed control
By ELMER KASKIW cerns due to the cool Julywarm above normal tem- thistle and foxtail barley. mosaic virus into spring In the case of creeping
were then alleviated once peratures and frost free In most instances there is wheat crops. The control charlie and its severity
BASSWOOD NEWS
By ZELDA FIRBY Ross, Gordie and Cam and Alice Alford of Winni-
Ross, Christopher Cardy, peg.
T he Little Saskatchewan
River Conservation
District recently finished
slowed, it causes erosion
and can take out roads and
cause major problems.”
construction of a new dam, The conservation dis-
which will help slow down trict spent the last few
currents and prevent ero- months planning the dam
sion, just north of Clanwil- construction, surveying,
liam. designing, and determin-
Colleen Cuvelier, dis- ing costs, finding contrac-
trict manager of the Little tors and where materials
Saskatchewan River Con- would come from.
servation District, explains “We built up the old
that this portion of the wa- lane way and then we put
tershed is very rolling and the spillway in, the water
the water gets moving very comes through and fills
fast and that can cause ero- up so far and then runs
sion, which can eventually through the spillway. It
damage infrastructure. is important to note that
“Putting this dam in we are not creating a wa-
puts a little bit of a break ter reservoir, not like the
in the system where you Minnedosa dam, we are
trict co-ordinated all sup- rest of the money neces- ery,” Cuvelier continues. seed in order to get some
plies to be ready upon the sary. “Those are just some of vegetation growing.
start of construction. The “When we do any type the considerations you “Th e grass will help
rocks for the project were of project involving rocks have to throw in when with the erosion aspect
from a near-by landown- we lay geo textile through you are planning to make because there is such a
er’s rock pile and hauled the bottom of the spillway. sure that once the project force of water coming
to the site before con- Then we put rocks on top. is complete, the site will through and if there is no
struction crews arrived. And because the land- still service everyone in- vegetation and just the
Construction of the dam, owner still needs to access volved.” bare soil, it gets washed
named Andersons Creek his fields on the other side Cuvelier and Th e Lit- away and your probability
or Andersons Drain, took of the dam, we put some tle Saskatchewan River of failure increases. Even if
just over a week. smaller stones and grav- Conservation District it doesn’t get that tall, that
The conservation dis- el down. That is also the technician, Kyle Brown little bit of grass growing
trict also created a culvert reason for the gentle side were on site last week gives the water something
within the dam, enabling slopes here, so that he can fi nishing up the project, to come up against. ”
the ability to hold the wa- get through with machin- planting a mixture of grass
ter back and once the wa-
ter begins to move at an
appropriate pace the gate
can be opened and the wa-
ter released.
Photo by Jennifer Paige Th e dam was cre-
ated on local farmer, Glen
can slow the water down. just creating a temporary Crawley’s land. Crawley
Water that is slowed down pause for heavy rains dur- was willing to partner with
isn’t as erosive and loses ing the growing season the district for the project
13092aa00
some of its hydraulic ener- or spring runoff. The dam and also donated some
gy to a certain extent,” says has a storage capacity of funds for the creation of
Cuvelier. “All that water 20 acre-feet,” Cuvelier ex- the dam. The R.M. of Minto
ends up here in the lake in plains. and the Assiniboine Water
Minnedosa and then car- The conservation dis- Quality Fund provided the
13092gg09
12 Friday, September 13, 2013 The Minnedosa Tribune
M
dation is one of the larg-
est non-governmental
a n y i n d i v i d u a l s funders of cancer research
across the country in the country and for
Interested parties can reg-
ister up until an hour be-
fore the run starts on Sun-
day.
Sunday. We wear these
because we are all cancer
survivors. Some of us have
been through chemo and Ye O l d
Trib
will be tying up their run- every dollar donated, 84 “We will run, walk or radiation and been a part
ning shoes this weekend cents goes directly to can- bike from the MCCC across of the cancer community
to take part in the annual cer research. the dam to Minnedosa both in Brandon and Win-
Terry Fox Run. Marking Currently the Foun- beach and then back to the nipeg.”
its 33rd year, the Terry Fox dation has funded 1139 community centre for our Th e Terry Fox Foun-
Run continues to raise cancer research projects BBQ we have planned at dation began 33 years ago
funds for cancer research. and in 2012, invested $29.3 noon,” says Stone. when Terry Fox made his
“Th ere are regular million into cancer re- Organizers will hold a iconic run through Canada.
participants we see every search. Current multi-year BBQ after the run at MCCC “That’s the thing about
year and then there always studies include lung, ovar- for partakers and any- cancer. I am not the only 2003 – This school year, students attending Kinder-
seems to be a few new fac- ian, colorectal, pancreatic, one interested. Last year one, it happens all the time garten and Grade One in RRSD will benefi t from a
es,” says Kathy Stone, or- oral, liver, oncolytic viruses Minnedosa held a success- to people. I’m not spe- Sounds Field Amplifi cation System. The system is
ganizer with UCT. “We are and many more. ful run, seeing a number of cial. Th is just intensifies basically a small PA system that amplifies the teach-
working together to outrun “I became involved enthusiastic participants what I did. It gives it more ers voice providing better communication with stu-
cancer. This event is vol- because I was interested and beautiful weather. meaning. It’ll inspire more dents.
unteer-driven and there is in UCT and part of UCT’s “We appreciate and people. I just wish people
no entry fee or minimum mission is awareness of are grateful for the com- would realize that any- 1993 – Robert Earle Gordon, publisher of The
pledge. We encourage ev- cancer, so we do fundrais- munity’s support. Last year thing’s possible if you try. Minnedosa Tribune from 1950 until 1985 passed
eryone to come out and ing and awareness cam- with donations from the When I started this run, I away September 8th. During his span of ownership,
enjoy the day.” paigns, we are involved in community we sent in over said that if we all gave one many changes took place at The Tribune as it was
The Terry Fox Run will this every year as well as $3,400.00,” says Stone. dollar, we’d have $24 mil- brought from the age of cast metal type into the age
be taking place on Sunday, our Daphodill campaign in Stone is a breast cancer lion for cancer research, of the computer.
September 15th beginning March. Recently, UCT has survivor, herself. While she and I don’t care, man,
at the Minnedosa Com- been busy organizing vol- is healthy today, she was there’s no reason that isn’t 1983 – Do you remember these local advertisers?
munity Conference Center unteers, advertising, and diagnosed with breast can- possible. No reason,” said Mr. Zee’s Quality Meats in Erickson, V.E. Hampton
at 10 a.m. Likewise events gathering pledges,” Stone cer in 2009 and has seen Fox while in Thunder Bay, Ltd. Electric, Heating and Refrigeration, MacDon-
will be taking place in over explains. the difference advance- Ontario, on September 1st, ald Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning, Big Valley Re-
750 other communities UCT volunteers will ments in cancer research 1980. Terry had run 3,339 alty and Tri-Mor Agro.
across Canada and 28 dif- be off ering registration at can make, through her own miles, or 5,374 km.
ferent countries around Burgess Quality Foods on treatment and through oth- Since 1980 there has 1973 – The Clanwilliam Greys captured the Mani-
the world. 9,000 runs take Saturday, as well as online ers she met within the can- been more than $600 mil- toba Senior C softball championship as they came
place in Canada every year at www.terryfox.org, and cer community. lion raised for cancer re- through with three victories; 4-1 over CNRA of Win-
and organization efforts pledge forms are available “There will be a little search and it is safe to say nipeg, 6-4 over Doerkson of Winnipeg and 7-5 over
are all volunteer-led. at the library and Modern group of us that will be that Terry’s run is still in- Brandon Simplot.
The Terry Fox Foun- Looks Unisex Hair Design. wearing red T-shirts on spiring today.
1963 – In the Good Roads Association awards the
Village of Strathclair won the beautification catego-
SANDY LAKE NEWS ry with the R.M. of Odanah winning second prize for
best kept municipal roads (Mileage under 50).
TO PLACE AN AD
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE HAPPY BIRTHDAY
BY PHONE Call 867-3816
Hours to place, correct or cancel ads:
Watkins. Call Elaine at
)RU6DOH
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The family of Marj
1-204-761-2398 (evenings). Bridgeman invite you for cake
BY MAIL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING and refreshments to celebrate
The Minnedosa Tribune, P.O. Box 930, FARM her 90th birthday on Sunday,
Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0
MACHINERY September 22nd, 2013 from 2
BY FAX 204-8675171 – 4 p.m. at Rivers Legion Hall.
1989 Ford L8000 Tandem (26-2x)
BY E-MAIL class@minnedosatribune.com Grain Truck, Air brakes, Safe-
tied, Diesel, 20 ft box, for more
info call 204-638-0998 or 204- ANNIVERSARY
The Minnedosa Tribune Ltd. reserves the right to 868-5040. (26-3x)
delete any words or phrases deemed by The Minnedosa John & Olga Wityshyn
Tribune Ltd. to be objectionable, or to refuse to publish any September 19, 2013
advertisement. The Minnedosa Tribune Ltd. shall not be PRODUCE +LVWRULF7LOVRQ3ODFH
responsible for any loss or damage to any advertiser or third
party resulting from the failure of an advertisement to appear Red potatoes, beets, car-
%HGDQG%UHDNIDVW
in The Minnedosa Tribune Ltd. or from any error or omission rots. Phone Albert or Judy Open House September 14, 2-4 p.m.
in any advertisement which is published. Christopherson at 204-867- 149-2nd Ave SW, Minnedosa, Manitoba
2772. (27-2x) 204-867-2830 castlebb@mymts.net
RATES www.tilsonplace.com
³/LYLQJLQ\RXU
&RPPXQLW\´
Rick Taylor 867-7551
ACCOUNTING CONSTRUCTION
rtaylor@homelife.com
GRAIN
51 Main Street S
This Darwin
RANKIES
RAINKE'S • Aerating & Power Raking
• Garden Tilling
Minnedosa Sewage Service
HAULING 867-2935 Spot Matthews’ • Eavestrough Cleaning
TV AND APPLIANCE JIM BEAUMONT
• Hedge Trimming
burglaw@mts.net SALES AND SERVICE • Small Branch Trimming
Brian Horner for Your Shaw Direct, 476-2483 • Window Washing
LG, Samsung, Bell Owner/Operator • Other Odd Jobs
Grain & Fertilizer
MLA
only Danby Dealer Cell: 476-6591
Cory Johnston ▪ Minnedosa
Hauling Computer Sales and Service
$13.74 Systems, Monitors &
Accessories
Dennis: 476-2766 (204) 476-4705
www.johnstonyardcare.com
LEANNE ROWAT, M.L.A.
Riding Mountain Constituency
per Minnedosa, MB
Phone 867-3164
23 Hour Service
Minnedosa week! E-mail: darm112@mts.net TRADING
204-867-7182
114 Main St. S.
Office Hours SELF-HELP SERVICES
Mon. - Fri.
9:00 - 5:00 PRINTING
St. Alphonsus
FRONTIER
Mood TRADING STORE
Ford Farms
Constituency
Ph: (204) 867-2297
Catholic Church
Disorders 142
142 4th
4th St, NW.
St, NW.
Custom Grain Hauling
Fax: (204) 867-3641
Association Minnedosa,MB
MB 867-3831 867-5551
Winnipeg Minnedosa, 867-3831
Call Mark at Ph: (204) 945-0258 More than just a
Newspaper! of Manitoba Mass Sunday 9:00 a.m. Gently Used Furniture
Fax: (204) 945-5921
Support Group Clothing & Misc. Items
204-867-0120 We offer a full line of
Custom Printing.
Posters, Brochures, Invoices, Meetings held at Donations
PAINTING Envelopes, Business Cards,
Minnedosa Hospital Boardroom Estate Sales
HANDYMAN Letterhead, Tickets, Invitations
and MORE! We also provide every 2nd Tuesday of the month Pick-up & Deliveries
Colour Photocopying, Photo
#6350/1"*/5*/( Reproductions and Faxing. at 6:30 p.m. For more info call:
Visit us at: Lora Hay 826-2773
People Helping People Book
’S Connie Finlay 867-2556
14 3rd Avenue S.W.
TON
Minnedosa, MB
.YRNA$HARLES - Committed to Caring -
IGH204-868-0382 This
Monday - Friday
E
)OME 9 a.m. to 12 noon &
Alanon - 867-3308
and More! Alateen - 867-5121
867-3401 Minnedosa
Mtg. Times: 8:00 pm Tuesdays
week!
20 Friday, September 13, 2013 The Minnedosa Tribune
Included with
Home Choice HD Pack
TM
Auxiliary report
By LYNNE BETTERIDGE Premium Sports in HD