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update Dr. Ajai Khandelwal Pri-
mary Care Centre. Thanks
to the Minnedosa Kinsmen
Housing group’s gener-
ous donation, the Primary
Care Centre is ever closer
to being completely fund-
ed – but they aren’t quite
Bombers there yet.
The Minnedosa Kins-
3
Playoffs
ditional $55,000 to the
Primary Care Centre, on
top of their initial contri-
bution of $25,000 last sum-
mer.
The funds were made
available to the group fol-
lowing the recent sale of
Men’s the old hospital property
west of the Personal Care
6
by Minnedosa Kinsmen
Day
Housing. “We thought it
was a good way to give back
to the community, because
we really don’t need this
money sitting in the bank,”
said Harvey Wedgewood,
the Secretary/Treasurer
for the group.
Minnedosa Kinsmen
If your label reads Housing is an offshoot
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T he Minnedosa Senior
Bombers have just fin-
ished their regular season
18 games played of which
they had eight wins, nine
loses and one overtime
Attendance at the
Bombers home games was
hit or miss with some game
day,
At press time Wednes-
Eastern Division
standings top five teams
of play with the Tiger Hills loss. This gives them a 44% night’s seeing good atten- for the regular season
Hockey League. They now win rate. dance while other nights are as follows; Neepawa,
have a week off and will be According to Saler, the had a lot of empty space in Gladstone, MacGregor,
soon going into playoffs. season did not go as well as the stands. However, Saler Minnedosa, Cartwright
The Bombers played they had hoped. “We lost anticipates that during the and Pilot Mound. While
their final 2017-2018 regu- some games we probably game against the neigh- the Bombers have com-
lar season game on home shouldn’t have, and we bouring Neepawa Farmers pleted their regular sea-
ice Saturday night when had a bunch of tight games in the playoffs, attendance son games, there are still
they faced the Gladstone that we probably deserved will be higher. six games to be wrapped
Lakers. to win,” he said. The Bombers first up by other teams in the
File photo
By the end of the first However, he did note scheduled playoff game league. The final games are
A number of larger new construction projects, period, Gladstone was that, in his mind, Shane will be against the Cart- scheduled to take place
such as the Heritage Co-op Administration ahead by one goal. They Jury really stood out this wright Clippers. Saler not- this weekend and then it’s
had earned three goals year. He had the highest ed that the Clippers have a off to the playoffs!
building, were started or completed in 2017.
while the Bombers earned number of goals on the very strong goalie, so “it is
two scored by Matt Saler team, with 27 regular sea-
By DARRYL HOLYK (assisted by Shane Jury son goals and 17 assists.
and James McCarville) and Not only did Jury have the
Helping you honour
T he Tanner’s Crossing Planning District had a very
successful year in 2017. The year’s statistics show
that over $8.5 million in projects was invested in the
Brad Lewis (assisted by
Shane Jury and Matt Saler.
During the second
highest number of goals
scored for the Minnedo-
sa Bombers, but he had
your loved ones
since 1905
Minnedosa, Minto-Odanah area. period, each team picked the highest number of
Within the Town of Minnedosa, there were 59 build-
ing/development permits issued. The cost of the permits
up one more goal with the
hometown goal scored
goals scored for the entire
league! Saler himself fol-
“We Pay the Taxes”
was $33,863 with the estimated value of the work com- by Matt Saler (assisted by lowed with 15 regular sea- Sale on now until May 31st.
ing in at $5,693,769. The past twelve months saw some Shane Jury and Wes Lew- son goals and 29 assists. Experience ● Trust ● Artistry
larger building/development permits for projects such is). The third highest number
as the Heritage Co-op Administration building, the new During the final pe- of goals was achieved by WWW.GUINNBROS.COM(37-18)
laundromat, the new clinic, a number of new multi-unit riod, the teams continued
housing projects and the addition to the Minnedosa Fire to even things up with two
Hall. Throughout 2017, Minnedosa also had one varia- more goals each, but due
tion order processed, one zoning by-law amendment to the extra goal in the first, 18021DD0
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and one conditional use order processed. Gladstone came out vic-
For the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah, 22 torious with a final game
building/development permits were issued with a cost score of 6-5 over the Bomb-
of $16,544. The estimated value of the work came in at ers. The final two Bombers
$2,896,500. The R.M. also had nine conditional use or- goals were scored by Wyatt
ders and six variation orders processed. Rapsky (assisted by Clay
Bergeson and Josh Mc-
Innes) and Shane Jury (as-
sisted by Wyatt Rapsky).
Town...
in approach over a six-month period may happen in
Under The Dome some areas to insure a safe and seamless transition.
By There is no reason to believe that the high quality
pharmaceutical services, provided in most cases by phar-
By Darryl Holyk GREG NESBITT macies where the PCHs are located, will not continue by
the successful bidder.
Riding Mountain MLA I am certainly of two minds on this. As a rural resi-
dent, I understand that any reduction in support for lo-
Appointment number one… cal businesses has an effect on that business and a ripple
Minnedosa lawyer, Norm Sims, is one of five new
members recently appointed to the provincial govern-
ment’s Co-operative Housing Appeal Tribunal. The tri-
S everal items have hit the news over the past six weeks
that have prompted several calls or emails to my of-
fice and comment on social media. I would like to set the
effect throughout a community. However, I also believe
that reducing costs where possible is necessary to keep
our health care system sustainable now and into the fu-
bunal operates under the Co-operative Act which in- record straight with the facts and my take on these issues ture.
cludes oversight of 60 housing co-operatives in Manitoba as your Member of the Legislative Assembly for Riding I wish to personally thank all the pharmacists in the
including 16 in rural Manitoba, five in Brandon and 39 in Mountain. Riding Mountain constituency for the services they have
Winnipeg. The tribunal presides over hearings to ensure Wait Times Reduction Task Force recommenda- provided to PCHs and for the day-to-care concern they
decisions incorporate legal expertise when membership tions – Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin have for their patients. Our government will continue to
in a housing co-operative is terminated. Goertzen released the results of this task force – which work with Manitoba pharmacists to leverage all that they
made a stop in Hamiota last spring – on December 20th. can contribute to a co-ordinated approach to health care.
The report didn’t recommend specific changes to ru- Manitoba Community Services Council – This
Number two… ral health care facilities, but concluded that it is not rea- entity was informed in January that its administrative
Lorne Zacharias, General Manager for Heritage sonable for rural residents to have to memorize the hours funding would be cut for the 2018-19 fiscal year, and that
Co-op, was voted in as one of the new directors for the of emergency departments in facilities that are not open the grants they administered would now be done by the
Westman Communications Group 2018 Board during 24/7 or are subject to inconsistent service. province. MCSC is well-known amongst organizations
its recent Annual General Meeting. A totally different Rural residents are well aware of the changes our in rural Manitoba for the grants they provided. What
business area than his management role with the local government has made in Winnipeg to address wait doesn’t seem to be well known is that the money MCSC
Co-op, Lorne is looking forward to serving WCG and its times and provide better health care service to citizens. granted was taxpayer dollars.
shareholders. Over the years, a number of Minnedosa Of course, this has met with considerable opposition by As your government we want to make sure every dol-
residents have served on the WCG board, most recently, health care unions, which in turn has created a lot of mis- lar we spend goes to the important work of grassroots
Barrie Brooking. information. community organizations rather than paying for the du-
As your MLA, I know that our government needs to plication of services.
And number three… insure 24/7 emergency rooms are available within a rea-
sonable distance. I also know that many communities
That means focusing resources on front line com-
munity services and reducing administration costs and
Last Thursday, January 25th, the Provincial Exhibi-
would benefit from “urgent care centres” at their facili- duplication to insure hard-earned tax dollars are used to
tion of Manitoba held its annual meeting and election of
ties, which could be open consistent hours. their full potential.
officers. Minnedosa’s Clarke Swain was elected as one of
Times have changed, and our government recog- The bottom line is that yes, MCSC will receive less
the directors of the 2018-19 board. Clarke has been in-
nizes that. Change is not easy, but with the absence of administrative funding, but the grant money that it ad-
volved with the Minnedosa Agricultural Society and local
change there can be no progress. ministered will continue to flow to community organiza-
4-H for a number of years and we wish him well in his
My promise is to keep my constituents informed of tions who depend on it.
new role with the Provincial Ex. The next big event for the
any changes planned for the betterment of health care in That’s why we have created a single window for com-
non-profit group is the 111th Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
Riding Mountain as decisions are made. munity organizations and municipalities to apply for
coming up in March.
Pharmaceutical contract for Personal Care Homes grants, rather than having them go through a middle-
– Regional Health Authorities issued a request for pro- man,
Ready, set, read... posals (RFP) last summer for the provision of pharmacy
services for participating personal care homes (PCH).
Grants to community organizations are a priority
and will continue to receive funding, as we saw with the
With the arrival of February, we have also had some
recent snowfall. When you are not out enjoying the fresh This RFP was open to all pharmacies in Manitoba, many recent announcement of $1.4 million for projects, $1.8
snow on your skis, snowshoes or snowmobile, this is the of whom had an agreement with Manitoba Health to sup- million in Community Places grants in December, and
perfect time to pick up a book, magazine, newspaper ply PCHs. $700,000 in provincial funding to support the purchase of
or other printed material and celebrate I Love To Read The results of that RFP were announced earlier this 27 new handi-vans for communities last year.
Month. Reading is an age-old passtime that never grows month and MediSystem Pharmacy Manitoba won the As your MLA, that’s what I want to see your hard-
old. contract for all health regions in Manitoba, except for the earned tax dollars spent on.
city of Flin Flon.
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This Lady?
variety of wildlife. at an alarming rate. DUC Manitoban’s will have
M inister of Sustainable Those benefits extend supports embedding “no reached a “watershed”
Development Ro- to climate change. When net loss” of wetlands goal moment in conservation.
chelle Squires has shown wetlands are drained in the new regulations
sound leadership by in- and destroyed, carbon is where wetlands are main- Scott Stephens
troducing The Sustainable released into the atmo- tained and replaced when Ducks Unlimited Canada
Watersheds Act. Com- sphere. If wetlands are lost to development. Director of Operations -
bined with robust regula- protected in Manitoba With the passing of Prairie Region
tions, the new legislation this could stop the ongo- the new Act introduced
will protect certain classes ing release of 284.5 million by Minister Squires, and
of wetlands and enable tonnes of global-warming the development of strong
Manitobans to better con- carbon dioxide – 20 years
trol the flow and quality of worth of emissions from
water. Premier Brian Pal- three million cars.
lister and his government The coming months
have acted promptly on will be crucial as the gov-
the principles of the recent ernment and other stake-
Made in Manitoba Climate holders work to shape new
and Green Plan in advanc- regulations to accompany
ing this legislation. the Act - regulations that
All Manitobans stand conserve and restore wet-
to benefit from the act’s lands. Timing is critical,
protection of wetlands. as until the Act passes and
They filter water, protect us strong regulations are de-
from flooding and drought, veloped Manitoban’s will
O n Saturday, January
27th, the gentlemen
from the local Men’s Shed
from the community they
were once a part of. Men’s
Shed focuses on ways to
Day was, in itself, a reason
for men to come out and
spend a day together. In
gathered with other like- bring men together in the addition, it provided some
minded men for a Men’s hopes of promoting better valuable information for
Wellness Day at the 50+ communication and com- the men about their health
Centre in Minnedosa. panionship. and ways to maintain their
The day began at 9:30 Dan Jardine spoke sense of community. It in-
a.m., and ran until 3:30 about creating a success- formed them about what
p.m. Included in the group ful retirement, followed by the Men’s Shed is, how to
were Doug Mackie from Ed Tait, whose topic was take care of themselves,
the Winnipeg chapter of “Safety in the house for how to exercise and how to
Men’s Shed, and local seniors”. During the after- Photo by Hillary Miller eat properly.
MLA, Greg Nesbitt, who noon sessions, Jim Evan- The local Men’s Shed
attended the morning ses- chuk spoke about healthy a group of local men spent a good part of their Saturday is pleased with the out-
sions. active aging for men in- leaning about some important wellness topics. come of its first Men’s
A variety of topics cluding choices, challeng- Doug Mackie who spoke said that while he has re- liked. However, he sus- Wellness Day and is plan-
were discussed through- es, champions and chap- about Manitoba Men’s ceived positive feedback pects this may have had ning on holding a second
out the day. The main topic ters to contemplate. The Shed. about the day, he did not something to do with the similar event in April.
of discussion was men’s final presentation of Men’s Warren Pearson, of the see as many people in at- weather that day.
health. So many men, Wellness Day came form Minnedosa Men’s Shed, tendance as he would have Following the whole
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O ur sympathy is ex-
tended to Syd and
Marie Cardy and family on
brothers and sisters and
their families and relatives.
On Sunday, Mark
nadian culture.
Sympathy is extended
to Gwenda Templeton
the passing of Syd’s broth- and Sylvia Firby took Gui and family and relatives
er-in-law Daniel Sherwood and Emerson to Winni- on the passing of mother
of Kamloops, BC. peg where the boys left on and grandmother Olive
Sympathy of the dis- Monday to return to their Templeton in Winnipeg
trict is extended to the home in Brazil. Gui spent on Sunday, January 28th.
family of Charlie King- the past five months with Olive and late husband
don who passed away on the Firby’s and Emerson Bob were former residents
Thursday, January 25th at was with the Reg Clarke’s. of the Basswood district
the Minnedosa Personal While the boys were here where they farmed.
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T im Maluk, President
of the Royal Canadian
Legion Branch #184, and
meat draw, will enable us
to continue development
efforts, which include to
donations to help us prog-
ress to the actual financ-
ing/construction phase,
Diane Bachewich of the date: incorporating as a where things get really ex-
Branch #184 Ladies Aux- non-profit; completing citing,” said Yanchycki.
iliary, recently presented the land surveys; obtain- This provides an im-
cheques totalling $6,000 to ing conditional approval portant housing alterna-
Dennis Yanchycki, Chair from the Municipality of tive for our senior resi-
of the Sandy Lake Light- Harrison-Park for the de- dents who no longer want
house Life Lease Volunteer velopment; and complet- the burden of home main-
Board. This money will be ing architectural drawings tenance,” said Bachewich.
used to help fund develop- for the four-plex building.” “That’s why we strong-
ment efforts for the condo There is still more ly believe we needed to
development initiative work to do to satisfy the step up and do our part to
currently underway. development approval help make this project a re-
“We are very grateful conditions and while all ality,” added Maluk.
to the Legion and Ladies the conditions are achiev-
Photo submitted
Sandy Lake News Tim Maluk (L) and Diane Bachewich (R) of Legion Branch #184
present $6,000 to Dennis Yanchycki (C), Chair of the Sandy Lake
Lighthouse Life Lease project.
By Diane Bachewich of months here. grandson to hug and spoil,
John and Sherrie Anto- born to daughter Cailin
Minnedosa’s 2018
cent stay at the Winnipeg just returned home from a turned home from spend-
Health Science Centre. holiday to Nashville. ing a few days in Winnipeg
The lucky winner of Sophie Roginski of Er- with family.
the Legion Men’s monthly ickson has moved recently Peter Koltusky has
50/50 draw was Nestor
Drul.
Robert Mandzuk has
to the Sandy Lake Personal
Care Home.
Carl and Lisa Koversky
been transferred from the
Minnedosa Hospital to the
Sandy Lake Personal Care
Beachcomber
returned to his home in are receiving congratula- Home.
St. Catherines, ON after tions on becoming grand-
spending the past couple parents for the first time. A
H ello Minnedosa, I
hope everyone’s New
ation hockey and toddler
skate have begun for the
Lake Chilli Cook-off, tod-
dler music classes, a baby-
O SbAer
Year is going well thus far! new year. It’s sure excit- sitters course, art/paint
N E D o m
Our First Shift is now
wrapped up, so big thanks
ing to see the little ones out
there!
nights and a mental health
awareness night.
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ADJUSTORS Duties to include, but not limited to; customer service, processing customer
transactions, product preparation, packaging, stocking, merchandising and general
For our Agro Department located in Minnedosa, MB
Competition #2018-01 housekeeping/sanitation duties.
Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months
Qualifications: Duties to include, but not limited to, loading/unloading dry and liquid fertilizer and
OFFICE LOCATIONS: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills seed, general yard maintenance and assisting in other areas of the Agro as
Altona, Beausejour, Birtle, Carman, Dauphin, Deloraine, Fisher Highly motivated needed.
Branch, Glenboro, Grandview, Hamiota, Neepawa, Portage la Strong organizational skills
Prairie, St. Pierre-Jolys, Headingley, Souris, Somerset, Swan River Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and
Applicants must possess the following:
and Virden. weekends
Excellent customer service skills
Highly motivated
We offer great advancement opportunities within our organization and the Co-
TYPICAL DUTIES: Previous agriculture experience an asset
operative Retailing System, competitive compensation and benefits, company
Working directly with agricultural producers and associated Valid Class 5 driver’s license
matched pension plan and a diverse and supportive working environment.
industries, Adjustors are responsible for assessing crop loss for the To become a member of our team, please submit your cover letter and resume to:
AgriInsurance, wildlife and hail programs as well as inspections for Our core values are Integrity, Excellence and Responsibility
additional programs such as cash advances, all in accordance with If you are interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter and
a.haywood@heritagecoop.ca
established policies and procedures. This position requires a high resume to:
Mail to: Box 1050, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0
degree of thoroughness and accuracy in completing detailed Attention: Annette Haywood, Human Resources Manager
a.haywood@heritagecoop.ca
claim or inspection forms and measuring grain bins and fields.
This work requires the ability to climb bins, walk on rough terrain Or apply in person at our Minnedosa Agro located at 100 Heritage Way in Minnedosa,
Attn: Annette Haywood
MB
and work in various weather conditions.
Or apply in person at our Minnedosa Marketplace
QUALIFICATIONS:
www.heritagecoop.ca
• Qualified candidates will have a high school education www.heritagecoop.ca
or equivalent, proficiency in working with numbers and WE THANK ALL CANDIDATES FOR THEIR INTEREST, HOWEVER,
ONLY THOSE SELECTED TO CONTINUE IN THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE THANK ALL CANDIDATES FOR THEIR INTEREST, HOWEVER,
ONLY THOSE SELECTED TO CONTINUE IN THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE CONTACTED.
computers, and a general knowledge of agriculture practices
in Manitoba
• Demonstrated ability to perform work requiring attention to
detail and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
are essential
• A valid driver’s license and vehicle, a willingness and ability
CARD OF THANKS
to travel throughout the Province, and being physically capable
of performing the assigned duties in a safe manner Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District
are also required I want to express my sin-
• Post-secondary education in agriculture and a farm Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District is dedicated to the adoption of sustainable
cere thanks to all who helped
background is desirable practices that enhance quality of life and build sustainable communities through integrated land and me during my recent illness.
MASC provides employee training. Work is assigned on a casual
water management. Our employees enjoy opportunities to learn and implement new skills. Thank you to the paramedics,
basis throughout the year with the main workload from spring until Dr. Khandelwal, Dr. Gupta,
SENIOR TECHNICIAN, OAK RIVER, MANITOBA
late fall. Workloads vary depending on the number of claims and Dr. Sonoika, nurses and staff
inspection requests MASC receives. (Permanent, full-time) at the hospital for the excel-
The Senior Technician is responsible for the implementation, management, and supervision of land and lent care I received. Special
APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their résumé and cover letter
water stewardship programming for landowners, residents, and municipalities. thanks to Fern and Janice
for your help and to family
indicating location preference(s) by mail, fax or e-mail no later Key responsibilities include:
than Friday, February 23, 2018 to: and friends for all your con-
• Planning and delivery of programs and projects such as shelterbelt planting, well water testing, cerns, gifts of food, flowers
Human Resources
Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation abandoned well sealing, and construction and phone calls. My grate-
Unit 100 - 1525 First Street S. • Engaging with the public ful thanks to Barb for being
Brandon, MB R7A 7A1 with me and all her TLC. How
• Working in the field to implement projects lucky and blessed I feel to call
Fax: (204) 726-6177
E-mail: hr@masc.mb.ca • Collecting geospatial data and producing maps and deliverables our community home. Doris
Website: www.masc.mb.ca • Supervising staff McNabb. X
We believe diversity strengthens our ability to provide excellent
customer service in a positive work environment. We encourage all to
Successful candidates will possess: I would like to thank Dr.
apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. • Verbal and written communication skills Nicks and staff at Brandon
www.masc.mb.ca • Awareness of conservation and farming practices Emergency for their thor-
• Post-secondary education in a natural resources field oughness on New Years Day
and Dr. Donaleshen for op-
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• A valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License erating that night. Thank you
• Proficiency in GPS, ArcMap, RTK, and Microsoft Office to Dr. Dhalla for my second
• Experience in the use and maintenance of program equipment surgery on Saturday and to
nurses and staff for the ex-
HOW TO APPLY cellent care I received on
For more information and a full job description visit www.littlesaskatchewanrivercd.ca Please the third floor surgical suite.
foward a cover letter and resume outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position, Thanks to Dr. DeCosse, Dr.
salary expectation, and three references by February 16, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. to Kassier and Dr. Minders for
their consultation and to the
Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District nurses for the wonderful care
Box 209, Oak River, MB R0K 1T0 while I was in the acute care
unit. Thanks to my kids for
Email: lsrcd.admin@mts.net
all the trips from Winnipeg to
Please indicate on the envelope or email subject line “Senior Technician Position”. visit me and to my wife for all
EMPLOYMENT THINKING the hours she spent with me.
The Little Saskatchewan River CD would like to thank all applicants for their interest;
OPPORTUNITY OF YOU Thank you to everyone for the
however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. calls and inquiries during my
MEDICAL TRANSCRIP- Bruce Taylor is in hos- 18 days in the hospital. Your
(47-2)
TION! In-demand career! Em- pital in Vernon, BC. Our kindness and concern are
ployers have work-at-home thoughts and prayers are with much appreciated. Delmar
positions available. Get online his wife Carol, sons Mike and Hrysak. x
training you need from an em- Jamie, brother Bob and Elea-
ployer-trusted program. Visit: nor and their family, Wes and
CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855- Jeff. From your many friends
768-3362 to start training for in Minnedosa. x
your work-at-home career to-
day!
The Minnedosa Tribune Friday, February 2, 2018 13
A GOT
• be a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada town site feel more like a #RidingNP. Curious about great-but-hilarious-none-
July day! fat biking? Sign up for a fat theless hockey, a family
For more information and a full job description visit www.
In 2006, Friends of bike clinic and guided ride friendly pizza parlour and
D YOUR
littlesaskatchewanrivercd.ca.
Please forward a resume and cover letter by Riding Mountain National with Adrian Alphonso. For a beer garden. The annual
February 16th, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. to Park partnered with the the adventurous at heart, Cabin Fever Reliever So-
Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District
Box 209, Oak River, Manitoba R0K 1T0
or email to lsrcd.admin@mts.net.
V ATTENTION? Elkhorn Resort Spa and
Conference Centre to cre-
bring your dog to the park
and register for free kick-
cial will round out the day.
The playbill will feature lo-
E Book this
Please mark all applications as “Summer Position”.
ate a winter fund-raising sledding and skijoring cal party band Better Than,
event weekend for the workshops with Snow Mo- so the dance floor will be
We thank all who apply however only those chosen
Friends organization and tion. Visitors will be able to packed as usual.
R space for
for interviews will be contacted.
to promote winter at Rid- reserve overnight stays in “Winter isn’t some-
(46-2) ing Mountain National the park’s oTENTiks and thing we just have to suf-
IN MEMORIAM
T your next ad Park. Originally called ‘Elk
Fest’, the festival has grown
will be able to enjoy cross-
country skiing on groomed
fer through. Fresh air and
physical activity are the se-
I Call
over the years and has trails, fat biking, go for a cret to enjoying the season.
changed its name a couple skate on our ever-popular Winter Adventure Week-
of times, it is now known as skating surface and path end gives visitors and lo-
S 204-867-3816
EUNICE M. ERICKSON In Loving Memory of
November 8th, 1925 – a dear Dad, Grandpa ‘Winter Adventure Week- behind the Visitor Centre cals alike the chance to try
February 6th, 2015 and Great Grandpa end’. as well as skating on Clear out a lot of new activities to
E information!
JIM SPRAGGS “Winter Adventure Lake just off the main see which they like best,”
Her memory is our keepsake, who left us on for more Weekend has become a beach, snowshoeing, ice mentioned Scot Shellborn,
from which we’ll never part. February 4th, 2016 winter tradition in Riding fishing and traction kiting. President of the Onanole
God has her in his keeping,
we have her in our hearts. It’s not the tears
shed at the time.
! Mountain National Park.
It has grown over the years
“Parks Canada wel-
comes visitors to come out
and District Recreation
Centre.
Sadly missed That tells of the hearts into a signature event, with and enjoy Winter Adven- Take the opportunity
but never forgotten
always loved
that are broken.
It’s the lonesome tears
BUILD UP the core objectives re-
maining the same, which
ture Weekend. What better
way for families to experi-
to participate in Shinny
games on Clear Lake! No
Karen, Lois and families.
x
in the after years,
When a loved ones name
YOUR is to promote the Friends
organization and highlight
ence winter in Manitoba
than with a visit to Riding
hockey experience is re-
quired, just basic equip-
In Loving Memory of
is spoken.
To the world you
CLIENTELE Riding Mountain Nation-
al Park as a four- season
Mountain National Park
where they can discover
ment and the desire to
have fun. During the day,
my husband may be forgotten, destination,” said George nature in new and fun there will be ice fishing,
JIM SPRAGGS To other just
Hartlen, CAO for Friends ways,” stated Paul Tarleton, snow-carving and skijor-
February 5th, 1925 – a part of the past,
February 4th, 2016 But to us that loved of Riding Mountain Na- A/Superintendent, Riding ing demonstrations. The
and lost you, tional Park Mountain National Park. ever-popular Beaver Tails
When thoughts go back The memories The hub of family win- Whatever your inter- food truck will be setup
as they often do, will always last. ter activities, games and est, young or old, new to for the weekend offering a
I treasure the memories Memories we treasure demonstrations will take winter or a seasoned win- variety of sweet treats!
I have of you. no one can steal place at Friends of Rid- ter veteran, there are a lot Entry for youth ages 17
This day is remembered Death leaves a heart ing Mountain National of activities to choose from and under is free to Riding
and quietly kept, no one can heal. Park. Everything from this year! Local businesses Mountain National Park.
No words are needed Life goes on
maple syrup rolling, winter and not-for-profit organ-
I shall never forget. we know it’s true.
games, fat bike, snow tube izations are pitching in to
Always remembered and
But it will never be the same
since we lost you.
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By Raven’s Glen WI tivities, scholarships and coming years. We encour- enjoy as it can be picked son Shewfelt, formerly of Davies got home from
travel possibilities that are age all parents to consider up anytime later in life. As Basswood, get well wishes Winnipeg Hospital and
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Campbell chili asstd ................................................................425g ..........2/$4.00
FROZEN FOODS
FM brownies two bite ..............................................................300g ............. $3.99
Campbell Chunky soup asstd ................ 540ml .. 2/$4.00 FM buttertarts pecan/raisin ................................................. 6x85g ............. $4.49
FM Nanaimo square bars........................................................450g ............. $4.99
Heinz ketchup squeeze/upside down .......................... 750ml-1lt ............. $3.49
Christie crackers/triscuit/Ritz asstd ...........175-200g ...... $2.39 Delissio pizza asstd ..........................520-888g ...... $5.99
Tostitos asstd .................................................................... 210-295g ............. $2.99 McCain cake, pies asstd .................................................. 415-510g ............. $4.49
Lays chips asstd .......................................................................255g ..........3/$8.00 McCain Superfries asstd ................................................. 454-650g ............. $2.99
Stagg chili asstd........................................................................425g ..........2/$5.00 Lean Cusine, Stouffers dinners asstd ............................. 212-268g ............. $2.98
Stoffers asstd .................................................................... 201-286g ............. $2.98
Bicks pickles dill with garlic/no garlic ................ 1lt ...... $2.99
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Bicks sauerkraut wine ................................................................ 1lt ............. $2.99
Nestle pure life ................................................................ 12x500ml ............. $1.99
Nestle black cherry ..................................................................... 1lt ............. $1.00
Gatorade asstd ...................................................................... 710ml ..........2/$3.00
Dare Breton, Vinta asstd ................................................. 200-255g ............. $1.99
Planters dry roasted peanuts/salted cashews ............... 225-600g ............. $4.49 NN™ crispy Southern chicken .................................................1kg ........... $13.99
Ocean Spray cranberry cocktails asstd ................................ 1.89lt ............. $3.79 NN™ coil garlic sausage .........................................................750g ............. $5.99
Motts Clamato asstd .............................................................. 1.89lt ............. $3.79 PC™ T&J beef burger ...........................................................1.36kg ........... $14.99
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Bounce outdoor fresh............................................................120ea ............. $6.99 NN™ chicken wing box asstd ..................908g .... $10.99
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