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INSIDE Another Fabulous

this week
Fun Fest!
Ag Hall of
Fame for
Cindy Grant
Conservation Photo by Karen Mitchell
District Tour By KAREN MITCHELL
6 A nother successful event is in the books for the Minnedosa Fun Fest Committee.
The three-day event, which ran July 5th to 7th, brought people from near and far to
enjoy the multitude of activities offered throughout the weekend.
Kicking off the weekend was the kids bike parade, which saw a huge crowd of chil-
dren with decorated bikes, strollers and wagons. The route started west of the Personal
Care Home and the PCH residents lined the front lawn to view the excited kids showing
off their brightly decorated rides. Once the parade was over, all children and their fami-
If your label reads lies were invited to Tanner’s Park for an afternoon of activities.
19/07/31 Minnedosa Credit Union sponsored a free bowling game at the Minnedosa Bowl-
ing Alley Friday evening, where 86 youth took part, along with 32 adults who joined
It’s time to renew the fun. This was an increase of 20 participants from last year, and highest attendance Photo by Darryl Holyk
your subscription! to date. “It was a great turn out and made it a great family time,” said Debbie Tarn of Honourary Parade Marshall, 104-year-old
Minnedosa Bowling Alley. Audrah Caughell with her son, George (L)
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Sod Laying Bee MREC Applies For

Government Funding
By KAREN MITCHELL which the projects will be ment table that is putting
reviewed and assessed. money into different proj-
T he long-awaited gov-
ernment funding pro-
gram that the Minnedosa
Greg Nesbitt, Riding
Mountain MLA stated, “Af-
ter the deadline of Septem-
ects, the higher you go I
believe the less chance you
have of obtaining those
Regional Events Centre ber has come and gone, funds. If you are logically
(MREC) committee had projects will then need to putting towards numbers
been waiting for was fi- be vetted by both provin- that make sense, to a bud-
nally announced on June cial and federal commit- get that is already very low
3rd. Representatives from tees before the successful at the provincial end, then
the MREC committee and applicants are awarded you have more room to
the Town of Minnedosa funding. I would anticipate wiggle in,” explained Jon.
met to finalize the appli- we would be looking at “This is why we separated
cation and submit it to the ICIP announcements next out the request into two
Manitoba Government. spring.” phases.”
“We wanted to meet with The funding is bro- The updated MREC
the Town so that everyone ken down with 40% Fed- arena cost from Crane
was on the same page and eral, 33.5% Provincial and Construction is quoted
Photo by Karen Mitchell everyone was happy,” ex- 27.5% Municipal. MREC at $7,374,000 which is up
plained Jon Lewis, long- has already met their local from last years quote of
By KAREN MITCHELL
time MREC committee commitment of 27.5% and $6,790,000. This increase is
member. “We wanted the are now hoping to obtain due to increase in supplies.
S everal volunteers were hard at work on Thursday, July 4th laying the sod on the East
side of the Dr. Ajai Khandelwal Primary Care Centre. The new clinic board has been
wanting to complete the landscaping for some time now and are happy to have the
Town to be happy with the
budget and know that it
the other 73.5% required
funding from the two lev-
Current MREC financials
include; $1,000,000 from
went to resolution with the els of government. fundraising , $190,000 from
front side completed. The West side of the centre will be seeded in order to have all
council.” The MREC applica- the RM of Minto-Odanah ,
landscaping completed this summer.
The Investing in Cana- tion totals $3,750,000 to $30,000.00 from the RM of
The board enlisted the help of some of the Minnedosa Youth Soccer players to
da Infrastructure Program be spread over two phas- Oakview and $1,540,000
come help them do some of the heavy lifting. In return the Soccer Association will see a
(ICIP), will invest more es: Year one/phase one in the Town of Minnedo-
donation made by the Primary Care Board.
than $3 Billion across the $2,000,000 and year two/ sa Reserve. The Federal/
province over the next 10 phase two $1,750,000. The Provincial anticipated
years will allow organiza- reason for the split of funds contribution amount
tions to access Federal and was decided as a feasibility of $3,750,000 leaves ap-
Provincial funding. Ap- for government approval. proximately $1,000,000
plications will be accept- “The basic fact is that when as the possible Town of
ed until September, after you get around a govern- Minnedosa debenture.
Congrats to 2019 Grads! Move Out of the Way of

The Minnedosa & District Foundation extends congratulations
to Rayna Topham, daughter of Corinne and Gary Topham,
recipient of the Minnedosa & District Foundation “Verna
Emergency Vehicles
By KAREN MITCHELL the right immediately and car and look for more than
Averill Scholarship” and the Dr. A.S. Khandelwal MCI Scholarship, remain stopped at the edge one emergency vehicle ap-
Rayna will be attending Brandon University to obtain a Bachelor of
Arts and become a high school English teacher. W ith all of the things
a driver has to be
aware of while on the road,
of road until the emergen-
cy vehicles have all passed.
Never block the path of an
proaching.
I – Investigate – Check
your rear-view mirror and
Congratulations to Joshua Good, son of Laura and Barry one of the more confusing emergency vehicle which look in all directions be-
Good, recipient of the Minnedosa & District Foundation “Shawn topics for some might be, is responding to an emer- fore pulling over to the
Cooper Memorial Scholarship”. Joshua was chosen as a student “What do I do when be- gency. right. Estimate the closing
exhibiting strong characteristics of friendly and courteous treatment of ing approached by emer- Motorists can be fined speed of the emergency
gency vehicles?” We’ve under provisions of The vehicle and look for any
others, a willingness to be involved in the community and a focus and
all been there, and it can Highway Traffic Act for other vehicle before plan-
devotion to family. Presented by Cheryl Cooper. cause some panic when a failing to use caution when ning your next move.
vehicle comes up to you passing emergency or des- R – React – React
Congratulations to Jenna Usick, daughter of Andrea and Michael Usick, with lights and sirens blar- ignated vehicles working quickly but calmly. Always
ing. Below is a list of things at roadside. Drivers must use a turn signal when
recipient of the “Dr. A. S. Khandelwal Scholarship”, in memory of Indu to remember to ease the slow down to reduced exiting the roadway and
Bala Khandelwal. awarded to a student pursuing a career in the Health panic when an emergency speeds, passing only when don’t slam on the brakes
Services, and obtaining 80% or more in 2 - Grade XII - 40 level Sciences. vehicle (ie; ambulance, fire it is safe to do so; 40 km/h or pull over too suddenly.
Jenna plans to study Nursing at the University of Manitoba. department, police) is ap- on highways with posted E – Enter – Make an-
proaching with lights and maximum speed limits other visual sweep in all
sirens on. under 80 km/h, 60 km/h directions, turn on your
If stopped at a stop on highways with posted turn signal and gradually
Congratulations to Racquel Hofer, daughter of Mark and Jemine Hofer, sign or red light, imediately maximum speed limits and safely merge back into
recipient of the “Dr. A. S. Khandelwal Scholarship”, a RRSD award. move clear of an intersec- above 80 km/h traffic.
Awarded to a student pursuing a career in the Health Services. Raquel will tion. If blocking the path of Use the letters SIREN N - Never – stop at a
be attending Brandon University to take Radiology. an emergency vehicle you to remember the proper place that doesn’t have
must proceed through a way to yield to an emer- enough room to pull over
red light or stop sign with gency vehicle: safely and never follow or
extreme caution to clear S – Stay Alert – Drive try to out run an emergen-
The Board of the Minnedosa & District Foundation congratulates these, the way. If you are driving defensively, keep the noise cy vehicle.
and all 2019 graduates. down the road, pull over to level down in your own
The Minnedosa Tribune Friday, July 12, 2019 3
Grant to be Inducted in Canadian Ag Hall of Fame

By KAREN MITCHELL husband, Greg, north of Made-in-Canada 4R nu- “Every one of our
Minnedosa on their family trient stewardship frame- inductees this year has
M innedosa resident,
Cindy Grant, has
been officially selected to
farm.
According to the
Top Crop Manager web-
work to use crop nutrients
from the right source and
at the right rate, time and
worked tirelessly and col-
laboratively to create last-
ing new opportunities
be inducted into the Ca- site, “Cynthia is an ac- place.” Cynthia was nomi- for Canadian agriculture
nadian Agricultural Hall of complished scientist and nated for the honour by – from nutrient manage-
Fame this year. In recogni- skilled communicator. Dr. Fertilizer Canada. ment to livestock genetics
tion for their lifelong con- Cynthia Grant recently Since the establish- to organizations,” said Guy
tributions to the agricul- retired from a career with ment of the Hall of Fame in Charbonneau, President of
tural sector, six Canadians Agriculture and Agri-Food 1960 there have only been the Canadian Agricultural
will be officially inducted Canada and is nationally 20 Manitobans inducted. Hall of Fame Association
into the national Hall of and internationally known Also, only ten women have (CAHFA). “With a record
Fame at a ceremony on for her work on soil fertility ever been inducted. Other number of inductees for
Thursday, November 28th and crop nutrition. Cyn- inductees include the peo- 2019, the CAHFA board
in Quebec City, QC. thia is respected across ple who developed Cano- has selected “la crème de
Cindy was born, Canada and around the la, the man who brought la crème” – leaders who
raised and went to school world for her contribution the first hard red spring have left their mark and
in Minnedosa. Apart from to Canadian agriculture, wheat to Canada, and per- many who continue to
the time that she attended and her collaborative re- son who developed Mar- contribute to the world
university, she has lived search efforts on soil. Her quis Wheat which is still class reputation that all of
in Minnedosa all of her research provided the sci- the standard for Canadian Canadian agriculture can
life. Cindy lives with her entific foundation for the bread wheat. be proud of.”
Photo submitted
Town Council Applies To Reduce Busy Firefighters

Beach Road Speed Limit
By KAREN MITCHELL
T he Minnedosa Fire Department was kept busy on

Saturday, July 6th. Shortly before 12 noon, while par-
ticipating in the Fun Fest parade, our local fire brigade
By DARRYL HOLYK up to 100km/hr past the in question were for the Leadership Group is re-
received a call and had to abandon the parade and head
campground and out of amounts of $59.19, $116.06 questing support to pos-
out of town to an emergency with lights and sirens blar-
M innedosa Town
Council met for its
regular July meeting on the
town to the north. Coun-
cil feels that this could be
considered a pedestrian
and $66.22.
Council authorized
Assistant ACAO Yuen
sibly attract a world-scale
soybean processing facil-
ity in Manitoba. Although
ing.
The incident was a two-vehicle accident at the north
junction of highways 10 and 16 near the rest stop. The
evening of Tuesday, July safety concern. The area to transfer an outstand- such a plant would not
collision was a result of one vehicle pulling out in front of
2nd in Council Chambers. sees high traffic volumes, ing utility account, in the be built within town lim-
another when not safe to do so. Luckily, the individuals
Mayor Skatch presided especially during the sum- amount of $79.48 to the its, but could possibly be
involved did not sustain any significant injuries.
with Councillors Taylor, mer tourist season and property’s tax roll. housed in the neighbour-
Within ten minutes of returning from that call, our lo-
Butler, Blais, T. Dowsett Rockin’ the Fields week- Members of Council ing RM. Funding obtained
cal firefighters were dispatched to a fire on the Canadian
and J. Dowsett in atten- end and Council is rec- authorized a gold spon- from stakeholders and
Pacific Rail line northwest of Minnedosa. Members of the
dance. Councillor Saler ommending a consistent sorship in the amount of municipalities will assist
fire department were able to safely extinguish the fire.
was absent. speed of 50km/hr along PR $1,000 from the Town of the group with advocating
The cause of the fire is not known at press time.
After much discussion, #262 within the boundary Minnedosa for the 2020 for this initiative with the
Council passed a resolu- of the Town Of Minnedosa. Asham U18 Men’s and provincial and federal gov-
tion to ask the provincial The final decision on this Women’s Provincial Curl- ernments. After some dis-
government to change the request will come from the ing Championship be- cussion, Council passed a
speed limit along PR# 262 province. ing held in Minnedosa in resolution for the Town of
“the Beach Road” within As a result of some March. Minnedosa to contribute
Town limits. Currently, the changes in property own- Council also voted to $1.00 per capita, for a total
road has various speeds ership and or renter’s, provide a $400 sponsor- of $2,449 for one year to
including 50 km/hr from some Town utility bills ship to the Minnedosa Ro- this group. Councillors T.
Main Street to near the Bi- had been billed incor- deo being held July 12th. Dowsett and Butler voted
son Park, then up to 70 km/ rectly. To resolve this issue, As a group known as against the resolution.
hr, back down to 50 km/hr three utility accounts were Westman Opportunities
near the spillway and then written off. The accounts
Minnedosa Legion #138
WINNERS OF DRAW
1st - T.V. - Becky Kowalick

Minnedosa, MB
2nd - $100.00 - George Betteridge
Minnedosa, MB
We would like to say thanks to all

for the support on our raffle and the
Fun Fest Bingo!
V
Viewpoint
Darryl a.Holyk - PublisHer anD eDitor
Around Conserving Our Natural Landscapes

to Protect Our Environment
Town... By Darryl Holyk
By MP ROBERT SOPUCK environmental outcomes, while supporting our farm-
ers and communities.
L ast week, we unveiled our highly anticipated Con-

servative environmental plan; a Real Plan to Pro-
tect Our Environment. Our plan gives Canadians a
We will re-establish the Recreational Fisheries
Conservation Partnership program. I was very proud
to play a major role in starting this program in 2012
Correction… better alternative to the Liberal’s carbon tax - a tax that and was pained to see the Liberals inexplicably cancel
The Tribune apologizes to the new rodeo group for you and I both know disproportionately affects rural it, just because Conservatives started the program. The
an error in last week’s article. As noted in this week’s ro- Canadians. funding will once again support recreational fisher-
deo ad, there will be an admission at the gate to attend A carbon tax is not an environmental plan, it is a ies habitat restoration projects led by angling/fishing
tonight’s rodeo. We wish this group all the best in their tax plan. A plan which would need to raise gas prices groups, conservation organizations and Indigenous
attempt at bringing rodeo action back to town! by 23 cents per liter to reach our emissions targets, groups, to rebuild and rehabilitate fish habitat in Can-
while continuing to give exemptions to the largest ada. This program supported over 800 projects across
emitters. This will cost the average family over $1,000 Canada, including many here in Manitoba, such as an
If you don’t know, learn… a year. Lowering the quality of life for Manitoba resi- aeration system in Pelican Lake which has allowed the
Numerous times while following our emergency dents is not going to help deal with climate change fishery to thrive, supporting the local economy.
vehicle to a call, I have witnessed driver’s who do not around the world. Our plan also pledges to create a new fund for
move out of the way to let emergency vehicles through. Much of the media attention focused on issues community-based projects to support wildlife en-
As this greatly frustrates me, I cannot imagine how our surrounding carbon emissions which, while impor- hancement. Beyond that, our plan also focusses on
emergency responders must feel when people do not tant, I believe missed a critical aspect of our plan. The building up important conservation programs such
get out of their way during a callout. My frustration and second of three pillars is titled “A Cleaner and Greener as the North American Waterfowl Management Plan
anger grew last Saturday when I witnessed the great Natural Environment”. and the Natural Heritage Conservation Program. Ad-
confusion and lack of respect some driver’s and pedes- Before becoming a Member of Parliament, I ditionally, we will increase resources for waterfowl
trians displayed when our local fire department had worked in conservation for nearly 40 years. I believe conservation by increasing the price for non-resident
to leave the Fun Fest parade and head out to a motor in real, tangible, on-the-ground action. I believe that hunters to purchase migratory bird stamps. This mon-
vehicle accident. If you do not know what to do when every environmental policy needs to have a measur- ey will go directly to conservation programs.
emergency vehicles are approaching, it’s time you able environmental outcome, and be aligned with the I know that Canadians care deeply about the en-
learn! Please read this week’s article and study it so you needs of local communities. I believe in this plan, and vironment, just as I do. These sort of on-the- ground
are better informed. The bottom line is… when lights I believe it has the best chance at allowing Canada to projects to protect and enhance our wetlands and
are flashing and sirens are blaring get out of their way reach our Paris emission reduction targets. working landscapes, can yield incredible results with
and let them through! For example, the Liberals cancelled the National respect to adaptation and mitigation to the effects of
Wetlands Conservation Fund two years ago; we will climate change.
When? Where? Who?... restore that funding. Any of you who have driven
around Manitoba have seen those “Prairie potholes”
These natural landscape measures are not a pan-
acea, but they are critical policies to help ensure we
If you have a business, function or organization, are
of wetlands. You may not know it, but they are critical have clean air and water, which is what Canadians val-
you sure all your correct information is out there for the
habitat for fish and wildlife. Not only that, they have ue most. Combined with our Conservative proposals
public? This past week, I learned that there were quite a
been disappearing rapidly. But this is not just about to induce private investment into green technology,
few incorrect online listings for our local museum and
wildlife. Wetlands are also unbelievably good at se- and exporting that technology around the world, Can-
Heritage Village. Some of them I didn’t even know ex-
questering carbon, cleaning our water, and mitigating ada can not only do its part, we will punch well above
isted! After sending a number of emails asking for cor-
floods and droughts. They can and must play a larger our weight.
rections, hopefully the majority of this information has
role in water management. We are a wealthy nation but reducing our wealth
been or will be corrected. Google your business, event
Our plan also lays the groundwork to begin an and taxing ourselves out of prosperity will not help
or organization and see what results come up – there
ecological goods and services program that would combat climate change. The fact is that the wealthier
may be a lot of corrections you need to make to ensure
provide incentives for private landowners to maintain a nation, the more measures they can take to protect
the online public is getting the correct information!
or restore critical habitats such as wetlands, rather and conserve the environment. That is why it is only
than farming those marginal lands. With our chang- through Conservative economic AND environmental
Quote of the week… ing landscape in farming regions, and slim margins
for our producers, government must take an incentive
policies will Canada be able to improve the quality
of life for our citizens and help the world deal with a
You will never “find” time for anything. If you want
time, you must make it. Charles Buxton. approach to dealing with landowners to allow the best changing climate.
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50 Years Ago: Bypass Letters

Construction Nearing Completion
Editor
to the
Ye O l d
Dear Editor,
I t would be a sad day if

your newspaper ceased
Trib
to be published. I can’t
wait to read them. They
are here to be picked up 1889 – A dam across the river would be a benefit
whenever I want to re-read to the town in many ways. Mr. Jermyn is talking of
them. Keep up the good building one for mill purposes if he receives any en-
work. couragement from citizens and can make satisfac-
tory arrangements with property holders.
Beryl Parrott,
Franklin, MB
1909 – Lady Minto Hospital is calling for tenders
for a hoist, sewer, shed, porch and finishing the attic.
Dear Editor,
Tribune Archives 1919 – Attractions of the Minnedosa Summer
T he photo above, of the then-new railway overpass just west of town, appeared on
the front page of the July 3rd, 1969 edition of The Minnedosa Tribune. The caption
below it read, “Traffic will start using the relocation of Provincial Trunk Highways 4 and
O n behalf of the fam-
ily of General Hugh
Dyer, I want to express our
Fair will include a War flying aeroplane performing
stunts, a monster baseball tournament with $200 of-
fered as a grand prize, junior athletic events and high
10 at Minnedosa later this summer. The railway overpass has been completed and work gratitude to the Minnedo- class band.
has now started on surfacing of the 4.5 mile relocation which skirts the western side of sa Legion for its project
the community. The relocation will include channeled high-speed, four-laned intersec- of banners honouring 1959 – Town Council passes a bylaw authorizing
tions at junctions on both the north and south sides of the Minnedosa river valley. Plans veterans. It is a great ac- an agreement with the Inter-City Gas Company. Nat-
for the new route, to speed traffic through the valley, were announced in 1967.” knowledgement of local ural gas service will be installed in Minnedosa with
veterans’ contributions. service rates of $3.00 per month for the first 2 MCF
Ten Days to Judges Visit

We appreciate particularly used. The minimum monthly charge for commercial
the sponsorship of Gran- properties will be $10.00.
dad’s banner and send our
thanks to all Legion mem-
bers. 1969 – Following the election in which the PC par-
ty were not accorded sufficient seats to continue as
SUBMITTED and an Evaluation sheet at waste should be removed the provincial government, Premier Walter Weir has
Susan (Dyer) Murphy,
the annual provincial con- from plastic bags before announced that he will give up the reigns July 15th
Nanaimo, BC
M innedosa Commu-
nities In Bloom com-
mittee are excited about
ference which will be held
in Morden, MB in Septem-
ber. This report provides
added it to the designated
pile? Do residents real-
ize that unused clothing
and that NDP leader, Edward Schreyer be invited to
form the next government.
the CIB judges that will be specific feedback on com- can be donated to Frontier
arriving in our community munity successes and con- Trading post? The local
Running on 1979 – Two family’s recently held gatherings to
in 10 days (July 22nd). This structive suggestions for CIB committee is hoping Empty? celebrate the 100th anniversary of their ancestor’s
arrival to the area. They were the Pollon’s of Clanwil-
gives the residents lots improvement. that when the judges visit Print jobs can take up to
2-3 weeks to complete. liam and McLeans of Cadurcis.
of time to get their yards The judges will visit this area that it will be used
ready. The judges will be the community compost as designated. Fill up before you run out!
toured around the town so area west of town. For The CIB committee Minnedosa Tribune 1989 – Canadian Armed Forces Squardon 431
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they will be judging the and this is an area of con- and tidy community by Minnedosa Beach and Campground as one of the
community by six catego- cern. Do residents realize eliminating garbage and highlights of this year’s Country Fun Festival.
ries… Tidiness, Environ- that Evergreen Environ- waste as they see it.
mental Action, Heritage mental Technologies on On the day of the judg- 1999 – Turkey Trails, a new business owned by
Conservation, Urban For- Provincial Road #466 off es visit, Minnedosa CIB Sandy Merke and Marlies Soltys, has opened featur-
estry, Landscaped Areas of #16 Highway is were and UCT will be hosting a ing a variety of unique crafts and woodwork, willow
and Floral displays. Our household furniture, ap- BBQ at noon in Tanner’s furniture, stained glass, metal work, pottery, fine arts
community will be provid- pliances, e-waste and oth- Crossing Park. Everyone is and antiques.
ed with a bloom rating one er items need to be taken invited to join us.
to five, a special mention to be disposed of? Do resi-
(community highlight) dents realize that garden 2009 – Ground work has begun on the long-await-
ed, new United Church. An official ground breaking
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21 Take Part in Conservation District Tour

By KAREN MITCHELL lished to a broader audi- vide additional habitat for
ence including citizens, ducks. As the air tempera-
O n Monday, July 8th

21 interested parties
took part in an Alterna-
municipal councils, ALUS
participants, and ALUS
partnership advisory com-
ture warms, the soil stays
cools under the vegetative
growth.
tive Land Use Services mittee members. The Manitoba Habitat Her-
(ALUS) tour hosted by the The five sites which itage Corporation contrib-
Little Saskatchewan Riv- made up this year’s ALUS uted a portion of the fund-
er Conservation District tour included: ing for the wetland acres.
(LSRCD). The tour was a Northam—Pollina- D e l g at y — We t l a n d
desired project in order to tor Buffer: Bees are one Enhancement: Wetlands
highlight how the LSRCD species of insect pollinator. are nature’s kidneys, acting
engages with farmers and Every living creature re- as a filter removing pollut-
ranchers who actively quires habitat. The habitat ants from water. Wetlands
steward the land to pro- has to meet the needs of are habitat for both terres-
vide conservation benefits the species. Bees require trial and aquatic species.
for all Manitobans. flowers. Wetlands play an impor-
LSRCD had three At this site 2.5 acres tant role in surface water
main goals for holding the were established at strate- management, capturing
tour; to learn about ALUS, gic places where the pro- water during a flood and
networking opportunities ducer wanted to establish Photo by Darryl Holyk storing water when it is
and to see projects on the a buffer between his field dry. Each of these roles is
ground and not just at the and his neighbour’s field. Tour participants check out the ALUS project at the Delgaty farm an ecosystem service.
meeting table. The seed mix includes a north of Minnedosa - one of five stops on Monday’s tour. The water in wet-
ALUS projects im- variety of flowering pe- lands can be used to wa-
prove water quality and rennial plants. Species in- cropped fields. On a sunny ability of soil to produce an annual cropping may not ter livestock. Practices are
lower the risk of flood and clude blue lupin, a variety day, you can hear the in- annual crop. At this prop- be the best fit for the land. changing from having the
drought. Additional ben- of clover species, sainfoin, sects busily going about erty, the producer seeded Established in 2015, 19 livestock access the water
efits include the creation phacelia, and birdsfoot tre- their business. down those areas where acres were converted from directly to pumping the
of wildlife habitat, soil foil. Pedersen—Saline moisture, minerals and ac- annual crop. As the plant- water away from the wet-
protection and improve- The buffer strips were Management: Healthy soil cess made it challenging to ed stand matures, the line land to a trough.
ment. LSRCD wanted seeded in 2018. It is easy is alive. It is home to many seed an annual crop. ALUS between the wetlands and
to showcase the variety to distinguish the buffer microscopic organisms. works with producers to the converted land blurs. Continued on
of ALUS projects estab- from the adjacent annually Excess moisture affects the identify those areas where The perennial species pro- Page 8
NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION AND SETTLEMENT APPROVAL HEARING
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harassment or discrimination while working with the RCMP?
On July 5, 2019 the Federal Court (Canada) certified a class action concerning allegations of gender and sexual orientation-based
harassment and discrimination of women working or volunteering with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (“RCMP”). The
settlement provides for six levels of compensation ranging from $10,000 to $220,000.
Who is Eligible for the Proposed Settlement?
Women who experienced gender or sexual orientation-based harassment or discrimination while working or volunteering with the
RCMP during the Class Period (September 16, 1974 to July 5, 2019).*
*“Primary Class Members” means current and former living Municipal Employees, Regional District Employees, employees of non-profit organizations,
volunteers, Commissionaires, Supernumerary Special Constables, consultants, contractors, public service employees, students, members of integrated policing
units and persons from outside agencies and police forces who are female or publicly identify as female and who were supervised or managed by the RCMP
or who worked in an RCMP controlled workplace during the Class Period, excluding individuals who are primary class members in Merlo and Davidson v.
Her Majesty the Queen, Federal Court Action Number T-1685-16 and class members in Ross, Roy, and Satalic v. Her Majesty the Queen, Federal Court Action
Number T-370-17 or Association des membres de la police montée du Québec inc., Gaétan Delisle, Dupuis, Paul, Lachance, Marc v. HMTQ, Quebec Superior
Court Number 500-06-000820-163.
The Approval Hearing and Your Rights
A motion to approve the settlement is scheduled to be heard on October 17, 2019 at 9:30 am at the Federal Court, Vancouver, BC at
701 West Georgia Street. You may object to the proposed settlement on or before October 1, 2019. You may opt-out of the proposed
settlement on or before September 13, 2019.
For detailed information on how you can participate in the hearing, object to the settlement or opt out of the settlement, visit
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Newdale News
By Raven’s Glen WI the Newdale South Cem- and Vi farmed south of (Rene Fournier) all of Al- Visiting Enid and Gor- On July 6th the
etery on July 8th. town and their family all berta visited with Eileen don Clark and attending Newdale/Strathclair 1977
W e were saddened to
hear of the passing
of Jim Fossum of Minnedo-
Our condolences are
also sent to Edith (Lamb)
Gregorash of Minnedosa
attended Newdale School.
They retired to Minnedosa
after selling the farm.
Bradley last week. We were
sorry to hear that Dave’s
youngest sister - Grace’s
the Clark/Baker wedding
were Bob and June Jones of
Sandy Hook and Margaret
grade twelve grads who all
turn 60 this year, had a ter-
rific reunion celebration
sa last week. Jim and Betty on the recent passing of Bruce and Carol Dal- husband, Bill Bossman, and Gordie Froese of Mc- at the Leisure Inn, when
were long-time residents her mother, Violet Lamb garno spent a very enjoy- had passed away. They re- Creary. Gordon enjoyed 24 of the 35-plus grads
of Newdale and farmed (Russell, deceased). Her able day on July 6th when sided in Alberta as well. a great visit with Carolyn’s made it home! Nine for-
southeast of town for years funeral service was held they attended the 70th Friends and family Aunt Rosie from Vancou- mer teachers also attend-
before retiring. Our sym- at the Minnedosa Funeral wedding anniversary for gathered in the Newdale ver who was here visiting ed who taught those grads
pathy goes out to their Chapel with the graveside Bruce’s Aunt and Uncle, Hall on July 5th to cele- her sister Jennie Coulson, from grades one to twelve.
family, son Wayne, daugh- service held at Newdale Art and Shirley Peters of brate the marriage of Dave Carolyn’s mom and at- Maybe their next, really big
ters Angie (Allan) Dmytriw South Cemetery. Edith’s MacGregor. They had a Clark and Carolyn Baker tending the wedding fes- do will be “65” when they
and family of Minnedosa sister, Mae (Lamb) Atkin- great time visiting with so who were married on July tivities. They went through all celebrate receiving their
and Shelley (Jim) David- son was interred with her many of their Dalgarno 4th at Moon Lake. Invited school together. We send “brown envelopes”!!
son of Dauphin and their mother that day. Lunch cousins who also attended. guests had a wonderful get well wishes to Jennie Happy birthday wish-
family. The funeral was was provided for friends Dave Waddell and his evening of visiting, danc- who has had to spend time es to Shirley Switzer of
held at Minnedosa United and family at the 50+ Cen- daughters, Diane (Dale ing and celebrating this in Dauphin hospital re- Brandon who celebrated
Church with interment in tre in Minnedosa. Russell Lefebvre) and Katherine joyous event! cently. on July 6th!
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180 Exhibits at Summer Peony Show

By KAREN MITCHELL
O n Tuesday, July 2nd

the annual Minnedo-
sa Horticultural Society
Peony Show and Tea was
held at the Ukrainian Hall.
Rows of arrangements,
both fresh and dried, along
with plants and succulent
gardens were showcased.
The show had originally
been scheduled for June
27th but due to the late
spring, peonies were not Photo by Karen Mitchell
yet in bloom. Diana McBratney earn- in September, and two
This year’s show saw ing the Best Potted Plant showings; The Peony show
18 exhibitors ranging in honour. Best Peony in the and the big August show
age form eight-years-old to show went to Susan Prov- which will be held in the
104-years-old who staged en for her unique and un- Conference Centre. The
a total of 180 exhibits! usual yellow peony bloom. two annual sales are the
A number of special The Minnedosa Hor- main fundraisers for the
awards were presented ticultural Society is under club and helps pay for the
with Albert Parsons being the larger umbrella of The club’s two showings during
honoured for Best Peony Manitoba Horticultural the year.
Arrangement and Best Association (MHA) and Several members will Photo by Karen Mitchell
Flower Arrangement (no currently has approxi- also be opening up their
peonies used). The Best A good crowd of spectators view the close to 200 colourful
mately 25 members. The yards to the Communities
Rose category was won by club holds two sales per in Bloom events through- exhibits at this year’s Peony Show hosted annually by the
Donna Dillabough with year, one in May and one out the summer. Minnedosa Horticultural Society.
Evergreen Environmental Five Local Sites on Conservation District Tour

“Your Local Eco Centre” Continued from Page 6 generates the trickle of wa- Those who partici- water and more biodiver-
Reminding you that we take ter. Fencing and an off-site pate in the ALUS program sity benefiting the farm
Fencing allows the ri- watering system will pre- receive an annual pay- and the community. By the
used motor oil, antifreeze, parian area to heal itself. vent the cows from fouling ment to keep the proj- end of 2019, 2,100 acres are
oil filters, oil jugs and pails. This ALUS project is new in
2019. Establishment of the
the water. The vegetation
in the ravine anchors the
ects in prime working
order. ALUS projects pro-
expected to be enrolled in
the program.
“1 litre of used oil can contaminate off-site watering system soil, preventing erosion duce cleaner air, cleaner
1 million litres of water”. and fencing enhance the and continues to provide
Cadurcis News
ecosystem services gener- shelter for the cows.
OPEN Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 ated by the wetland. What Smith—Grazing
Saturday 8:00 - 3:00 makes this site a priority is Management: Rotational
its proximity to Minnedosa grazing in pastures re-
204-867-7161 Lake quires planning. Items to
www.evergreentech.ca Dowsett—Dam, Ra- consider are the place- By Doreen TroTT
(18-8)
vine, Springs: Today a ment of fence to create
trickle of water flows down
in the bottom of this ra-
paddocks, landscape, and
water. The Smith’s at Clan- O ur sympathy to Tracy and Darcy Bramley and fam-
ily on the recent passing of uncle Kenneth Bayes of
Manitobans vine. At other times, such man Jerseys Ltd. are taking Rapid City. The funeral service on Friday was very well
as during the spring melt grazing management one attended.
and following large rain- step further incorporating Our sympathy also to Wayne, Angie and Shelley on
Empowering each other fall events, the flow of wa-
ter is a raging torrent. This
new seed mixes and mob
grazing.
the sudden passing of their father James Fossum. A ser-
vice for Jim was held in Minnedosa on Monday.
We are Northern lights dam, built in 2018, is part

of a series of dams built
The motivation for
implementing rotational
Sunday visitors with Malcolm and Shirley Rose
were Tal and Christine Blair of Gravelsborg, SK and Greg
Marchischuk and Kendra Wark of Minnedosa.
Stand Strong
in this watershed to slow grazing include goals such
the flow of water. Slowing as better pasture usage, Ian Finlay and Sharon hosted a century farm cel-
the flow protects assets even distribution of nu- ebration at their farm over the weekend.
~Wayne Fossum like Minnedosa Lake, yard trients generated by the Several people from the area attended Minnedosa’s
Fun Fest activities last week. The parade on Saturday
sites, and area roads. cows urine and feces, and
The next step to man- reducing soil compaction. morning was a success with a large number of floats. Mu-
aging this critical habitat is The ALUS program is sup- riel and Allan McManus were part of the parade.
to protect the dam and the porting the establishment Visitors with Clayton and Margaret Wareham are
trickle of water. A spring of off-site watering. Ian, Tiffany and Brock Wareham of Beaver Lodge, AB.
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friday, July 19Th and reMain closed unTil 9 a.M. Monday, July 29Th
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Fun Fest Weekend A Hit! Valley Cruizers People’s

Continued
from Page 1
residents can remember a
train going through town
during the parade. Once
but you just go with it. Pa-
rade watchers and partici-
pants were great about it
Choice Awards
To wrap up the first the floats were back up and and it gives us a fun mem-
day of Fun Fest, the annual moving again, the local Fire ory of this year.”
Rotary Supper and Draw Department was called out Since the weekend,
was held at the Minnedosa to an accident. This caused Fun Fest organizers have
Arena where a delicious the parade to pause once received a great deal of
supper of roast beef was again in order to let the fire positive feedback. “It was
served. Immediately fol- trucks get through. Some nice to have the market
lowing was the Family confusion was apparent by and everything that was
Dance with the Clubbing some by-standers and ve- in Tanner’s Park back
Fraggles rocking out for hicles on how to respond downtown,” said Krista.
the evening. to an emergent situation “People didn’t seem to
Saturday saw a huge such as this. However, af- mind walking from the
selection of events, kicking ter all was said and done, market and park up to the
off with the Lions pancake the department made it to hall to see the bubble man
breakfast held at the arena, the scene without incident or the arena for the Lions
the Street Market by the and the parade concluded pancake breakfast, Senior
Cenotaph with 32 vendors for another year. Unfortu- Bombers beer gardens and
displaying their wares and nately, a new addition, the ball hockey tournament.
then the Chamber of Com- hot dog eating competition We also seemed to have a
merce parade at 11:00 a.m. was cancelled due to lack lot of people from out of Photo submitted
This year’s Fun Fest of interest. town which was fabulous! By DARRYL HOLYK followed by a 1940 Ford Shed produced unique
parade saw 54 floats, which The evening was It is great seeing the com- half-ton truck owned by second and third place
is right on par with previ-
ous years, and 104-year-
old local resident, Audrah
wrapped up with a Social
held at the Arena featur-
ing the band “Better Than”
munity out enjoying the
weekend as well as visi-
tors to our beautiful town.”
T he Minnedosa Val-
ley Cruizers Car Club
hosted another successful
Bob Allen. In third place
was a 1931 Ford Model A
owned by Brad Sanderson.
awards. All three of the
unique, handmade awards
were gratefully appreciat-
Caughell was the honou- and Sunday was a quieter The committee would people’s choice car show The Minnedosa Val- ed by not only members of
rary parade marshal. The day with yoga offered at love to hear your feedback during Fun Fest on Sat- ley Cruizers are grateful to the Valley Cuizers but also
grand lady was escorted the beach to unwind from on the weekend events. urday, July 6th. Approxi- Maxine Woodcock from by the lucky award win-
through the parade with the weekend events and a They have created a ten- mately 200 people cast the Minnedosa Men’s ners.
her son, George, by Bob farmer’s market. question survey for people their vote for their favou- Shed for her handmade This year’s Valley
Graham in a sporty black “We are very happy to fill out, that can be on rite classic car on display glass “Vintage Car” award. Cruizers Fun Fest Car
convertible. This year, CP with how everything went! social media. If anyone has in the show. For the other two awards, Show saw some 70 vehicles
Rail decided to take part in The weather was fabu- any questions or does not Once all votes were Minnedosa Auto Wreck- with entries coming from
the parade and sent a train lous!” said Fun Fest com- have access to the online tallied, the top three favou- ers contributed some car near and far. Some of the
across the Main Street mittee member, Krista survey, they can contact rites were announced. In parts, Kingdon Machine long distance entries trav-
crossing which held up the Powell. “We were not ex- Fest Fest committee mem- first place was Ray Wood- Works provided weld- elled from Brandon, Por-
parade for approximately pecting a train during the bers Lisa Buchanan, Erin cock’s 1956 Ford Crown ing expertise and Angus tage and Souris.
ten minutes! This is the parade which did put a few Woodcock or Krista Pow- Victoria (pictured above) Hachkowski of the Men’s
first time in many years’ things behind in schedule ell.
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removed for a milder salsa removed for a milder salsa
SUBMITTED
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1/4 cup small diced red
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1/4 cup small diced
red onion
T he Minnedosa and
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partnership with Food
perfect way to compli-
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2 – 4 tbsp finely
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age children. After the yard grilling adventure. black pepper 1 tsp fresh cracked
Bell is a program that was These are perfect on a va- 1/4 tsp salt black pepper
developed to focus on riety of grilled meats and 1.5 (one and one half ) 1/4 tsp salt
addressing the needs of
Photo submitted seafood, or simply on their cups fresh blueberries
school age children expe- own served with tortilla Mix all ingredients to-
riencing hunger during the nutritional requirements. weeks. The first pick-up chips. Both of these recipes Mix all of the ingredi- gether and serve immedi-
summer school break. The food packs will con- date was Thursday, July are from my cookbook, The ents together, except for ately.
Many school-based tain non-perishable food 4th. Best In Your Kitchen, avail- the blueberries.
programs are not avail- items, as well as fresh Program space is still able through Amazon Gently toss in the fresh Chef Dez is a Chef,
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bridge the gap. the perishable items will to contact the Minnedosa botsford, BC V2T 6R4.
“The contrast of the Pineapple Salsa
Children who register change from week to week. and Area Food Bank to ob-
fresh blueberries with the
for this program with the For those registered in tain an application form.
other ingredients is ab- Diced fresh Pineapple,
Minnedosa Food Bank will the program, pick-up dates If you would like more in-
receive eight weekly food will be Thursday mornings formation, please call the
solutely mouthwatering” approximately 1.5 (one
and one half ) cups
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sell. Community newspapers Shannon, Mark, RELEASE / MEDIA ADVISO-
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REAL ESTATE 204-989-2753. for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST.
Deadlines GARAGE SALES We also do Media Monitor-
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St. S.E. Minnedosa on July STUDY
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Street, Erickson, MB. 1,100
43 – 4th Ave. S.W. Antiques, Families with a history LOANS
it in person, by fax, mail, or email. household and toys. x of domestic abuse & a
sq. ft. home built in 1987 on a child/teen aged 10-17.
corner lot. 3 bedrooms – 2 up, Garage Sale from 9:00
1 down, 2 bathrooms – 1 up, Contact Maggie:
a.m – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday
AUCTIONS FOR SALE 1 down, finished basement, July 13th at 463 – 4th St. N.E. x
204-891-3194
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HELP WANTED TENDER MORTGAGE SALE
NATIVE HAY FORDucks

TENDER
Unlimited Canada (DUC) is offering hay
DucksÊUnlimitedÊCanadaÊ(DUC)ÊisÊofferingÊhayÊ
forÊtenderÊinÊtheÊfollowingÊmunicipalities:Ê
19072WW0 NATIVE HAY FOR TENDER for tender in the following municipalities: MORTGAGE SALE
NORTH ESTIMATED AC SOUTH ESTIMATED AC
Clanwilliam-Erickson
Hamiota
SW 9-17-18 .......................... 109
NW 25-15-23.......................... 92
Prairie Lakes
The building and land known as 46 2nd Street NW, Erickson,
SE 24-5-16.............................. 80
NE 6-5-15 ............................... 23
NE 2-5-17 ............................. 120
Harrison-Park SE 24-17-20 ............................ 81
SE 12-19-21 .......................... 103
MB as described in Certificate of Title No. 2259366/5 will be
NW 12-5-15 ........................... 73
sold at an auction, by a licensed auctioneer, on Tuesday, the

W ½ 30-17-20....................... 105
SE 13-18-20 ............................ 79
SE 30-17-20 ............................ 82
Minto-Odanah
SW 13-19-22 .......................... 62
NW 8-15-17.......................... 126
30th day of July, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Alexander Jackson
Rossburn
SE 36-13-18 ............................ 56
W ½ 31-19-23......................... 93
FOR MORELaw Office, 110B Main Street South, Minnedosa, MB.
DETAILS
Phone: Shannon OR Robin at 204 729-3500
SW 16-20-24 ........................ 106
Fax: 204 727-6044
Yellowhead SW 20-18-21 .......................... 23
W ½ 29-18-21....................... 198
The vendor is informed that the property consists of 1 3/4
Toll-free: 1-866-251-3825
Email: du_brandon@ducks.ca
N ½ 12-18-21........................ 176
storey home, Main Floor 988 SF, 2nd Floor 545 SF, kitchen,
NATIVE HAY FOR TENDER DucksÊUnlimitedÊCanadaÊ(DUC)ÊisÊofferingÊhayÊ
SE 27-17-23 ............................ 42 Unit 2, 545 Conservation Drive, Brandon MB
R7A 7L8
forÊtenderÊinÊtheÊfollowingÊmunicipalities:Ê
TAME GRASS PARCELS
Riding Mountain West N ½ 13-19-27.......................... 71
dining room, living room, 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms,
NORTH ESTIMATED AC SOUTH
S ½ 13-19-27 .......................... 22
ESTIMATED AC
partial basement (732 SF - partially finished with family
Clanwilliam-Erickson
Hamiota
SW 9-17-18 .......................... 109
NW 25-15-23.......................... 92
Prairie Lakes SE 24-5-16.............................. 80
NE 6-5-15 ............................... 23
room and utility room), on lot 50 ft. x 120 ft.
▪ Tenders close at noon
NEon July 25,
2-5-17 2019. Tender to120
............................. be made on a PER FIELD basis, based on August 15th cutting date. Acres provided are an
Harrison-Park SE 24-17-20 ............................ 81
SE 12-19-21 .......................... 103 ▪
estimate only – bidders
NW are urged
12-5-15 to inspect the fields
...........................
Prior Encumbrances: NIL
73 prior to bidding. Foot access only is permitted for field inspection.
Bid sheets, special provisions and detailed ortho images of properties can be found at www.ducks.ca/resources/landowners or through the
W ½ 30-17-20....................... 105 DUC office in Brandon.
• Tenders close at noon on June to25, 2019. Tender
bidto
or be made PER
on a bid FIELD
Taxes: Paid to December 31st, 2016
SE 13-18-20 ............................ 79 ▪ Producers wishing submit a sealed fax bid or email should complete the Bid Sheet and provide their name, phone number and
SE 30-17-20 ............................ 82 basis, based on a August 15th cutting date. Acres provided are an estimate only –
price PER FIELD for the parcel(s) on which they are bidding. Envelope, fax or email subject
▪ Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Bids under $500.00 may not be accepted.
line should be marked “Tender”.
SW 13-19-22 .......................... 62
bidders are urged to inspect the fields prior to bidding. Foot access only is permitted
▪ Payment will be due upon notification of a successful bid. Field access will not be permitted until receipt of payment – NO EXCEPTIONS
Minto-Odanah NW 8-15-17.......................... 126
SE 36-13-18 ............................ 56
for field inspection. Terms: Deposit of $14,000.00 in form of bank draft, certified
FOR MORE DETAILS
Rossburn W ½ 31-19-23......................... 93 • Bid sheets, special provisions and detailed ortho images of properties can be found
Phone: Shannon OR Robin at 204 729-3500 cheque and/or cash and the balance according to conditions
SW 16-20-24 ........................ 106 at www.ducks.ca/resources/landowners or through the DUC office in Brandon.
Yellowhead SW 20-18-21 .......................... 23 •
Fax: 204 727-6044
Producers wishing to submit a sealed bid or fax bid or email bid should complete
Toll-free: 1-866-251-3825
to be announced at the sale payable to Pitblado LLP. Reserve
W ½ 29-18-21....................... 198
N ½ 12-18-21........................ 176 the Bid Sheet and provide their name, phone number and price PER
Email: du_brandon@ducks.ca
Unit 2, 545 Conservation Drive, Brandon MB R7A 7L8
FIELD for the Bid to be announced prior to the auction sale. Please note the
SE 27-17-23 ............................ 42 parcel(s) on which they are bidding. Envelope, fax or email subject line should be
TAME GRASS PARCELS marked “Tender”. property is sold “as is where is” in accordance with Auction
Riding Mountain West N ½ 13-19-27.......................... 71
S ½ 13-19-27 .......................... 22
• Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Bids under $500.00 may Sale Conditions.
not be accepted.
Minnedosa and Erickson Collegiates • Payment will be due upon notification of a successful bid. Field access will Contact:
not be permitted until receipt of payment – NO EXCEPTIONS
are accepting
▪ Tenders applications from
close at noon on July 25, 2019. Tender to be made on a PER FIELD basis, based on August 15 cutting date. Acres provided are an
th
PITBLADO LLP, Barristers/Solicitors
FOR MORE
estimate only – bidders are urged to inspect the fields prior to bidding. Foot access only is permitted for fieldDETAILS
inspection.
enthusiastic volunteers
▪ Bid sheets, special provisions and detailed ortho images of properties can be found at www.ducks.ca/resources/landowners or through the
Phone: Shannon OR Robin at 204 729-3500 2500 - 360 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4H6
DUC office in Brandon.
to join▪ our Chancellor
Producers Hockey
wishing to submit a sealed bid or fax bid or email bid should complete the Bid Sheet Fax: 204 727-6044
and provide their name, phone number and
price PER FIELD for the parcel(s) on which they are bidding. Envelope, fax or email subject line should be marked “Tender”. Attn: Donna Riedel for Catherine E. Howden
Toll-free: 1-866-251-3825
▪ Coaching
Payment will beTeam
▪ Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Bids under $500.00 may not be accepted.
due upon notification of a successful bid. Field access will not be permitted until receipt of payment – NO EXCEPTIONS
Email: du_brandon@ducks.ca Phone: 204-956-0560
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Pull Type Combine Set Up for Remote Tractor Operation

the throttle, then it would would have to advance the lone operator on the trac-
be preferable to open and throttles of the two engines tor? The combine’s sieves
close the throttle from the to bring them up to power. generally could not be ad-
combine which would re- The most complicated justed while the machine
quire the use of two ropes pieces needed to set up the was in operation and the
with a pulley in the appro- remote conversion would concave was usually not
priate location. There are be the shaft and univer- adjusted on an ongoing
two ropes visible dropping sal joints for the steering. basis. The committee then
well down under the steer- Probably the farm scrap realized that a person on
ing shaft so perhaps one of heap and the local auto the combine was needed
these ropes could pull the junk yard were scoured for to adjust the height of the
throttle forward so open- suitable pieces. Lumber pickup header as the ma-
ing the throttle while the for the levers and rope for chine moved around the
rope just under the steer- the controls probably were field to avoid missing por-
ing shaft could be pulled to found on farm. tions of the swathed grain.
close the throttle. This line A question the com- The pickup on this ma-
of thinking then resulted mittee had is why would chine was rigidly mounted
By ALEX CAMPBELL fabric, possibly canvas. to a steering wheel on the in the committee wonder- anyone go to the trouble to the header and there
Manitoba Agricultural The tractor is a McCor- combine platform which ing what the other rope of setting up a tractor for were no guide wheel on the
Museum mick Deering 15-30 which allowed the steering of the that is dropping down was remote operation from a sides of the pickup so the
was introduced by IHC in tractor from the combine. used for. We finally decided combine? In the case of a pickup could not “float’ to
T he Dickson/Hender-
son families of the
Boissevain area kindly
1921 as a response to the
success of the Fordson
tractor. When one com-
Above this shaft can be
seen a rope which appears
to work a lever mounted
that this rope may be used
to operate a ‘kill’ switch
on the engine in case the
binder, it is more obvious
as why remote operation
was desirable. When one
follow the contours of the
field. There is a long lever
with a quadrant visible
donated to the Manitoba pares the 15-30 to previ- just behind the belt pulley. clutch rope broke. While speaks to people who have alongside the operators
Agricultural Museum ous IHC tractors, the 15-30 This would be where the someone could climb off operated binders back in platform which appears to
digital copies of agricultur- design was a great advance foot clutch lever is and so the combine and run up the day, the binder man be used to raise and lower
al activities carried out on forward and obviously probably this lever works to the tractor, climbing on often had to be constantly the header to ensure no
farms these families oper- borrows from the Fordson the clutch. Pulling back on the moving tractor would adjusting the various con- swath was missed. Operat-
ated. One of these photos which featured the engine the rope pushes the clutch be a significant hazard as trol levers on the binder ing this lever from the trac-
shows a pull-type com- crankcase and enclosed in, stopping movement of would be running along as it moved around a field tor would require a com-
bine set up to allow remote transmission forming the the tractor. Letting the rope side the tractor to short out in an effort to consistently plicated mechanism so Mr.
operation of the tractor frame of the tractor. For go results in the clutch en- the magneto. If the person produce tight sheaves with Dickson probably thought
pulling the combine from some reason, the tractor’s gaging. fell, the wheels are right “square” butts as the think- operating the tractor from
the operator’s platform on hood has been removed. To the left of this lever there. So, Mr. Dickson may ing was this type of sheaf the combine was the better
the combine. This outfit As the 15-30 featured side can be seen another lever, have decided that having stooked better and was approach.
was owned by W.G. Dick- curtains, perhaps Mr. the purpose of which was the option of switching off less prone to coming apart Whatever the reason,
son. Two of W.D.’s sons, Dickson wanted to remove a subject of some discus- the tractor engine from the when being handled. the operator would be in for
Murray and Archie, are on the curtains as they could sion by the committee. Set- combine was a wise idea. As the photo is dated long days on this machine
the combine. trap chaff against the hot ting up a tractor for remote When the operator wanted 1943, one reason for Mr. out in the heat of August,
The combine is exhaust manifold and it operation was done by vari- to move the outfit to begin Dickson to set up the com- the dust coming off the
thought to be a Nicholas was easier to remove the ous farmers who followed threshing the operator bine and tractor up for combine and the noise of
and Shepherd Red River hood as the curtains were no one set pattern but rath- started the two engines, remote operation would two engines running at full
Special. The machine has fastened to the hood with er followed their individual put the threshing body in be that one person could RPM, with the only conces-
a number of optional fea- piano hinges. preferences and thinking motion, tied the clutch operate the outfit. With sion to operator comfort
tures, its own engine to Remote operation of on the subject. So, while rope back so the clutch World War Two ongoing, being the homemade can-
power the threshing mech- a tractor was not common what this lever was used for was disengaged, went up to labour was in short supply opy over his head. Harvest
anism, a cylindrical grain with combines but was is not exactly known to us, the tractor to put the trac- on prairie farms. Two of in 1943, even with this out-
cleaner mounted above somewhat common with it could be that this lever tor in the appropriate gear, W.G. Dickson’s four sons fit, was a test of endurance.
the grain hopper, a straw grain binders. This photo is worked the engine throttle. climbed back onto the had enlisted in the RCAF According to the Dick-
spreader and instead of a quite interesting as it shows There is rope attached to combine and let the clutch and the fourth son was still son family, the outfit was
sheet metal enclosure at how remote operation this lever that runs back rope out to engage the in school and only avail- set up for remote operation
the back end of the thresh- was accomplished. A long to the combine just under clutch so starting the outfit able to work on the farm during the Second World
ing body to enclose the shaft with universal joints the steering shaft. How- forward. Of course, during outside school hours. War and operated this way
straw walkers, it appears ran between the steer- ever, one would think that all of this, at the appropri- But why would Mr. throughout the war.
the enclosure is made of ing wheel on the tractor if the lever was to work ate times, the operator Dickson not just have a
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51 Main Street S 1-204-867-7346
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THE OLDEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER IN THE CANADIAN WEST

INSIDE Another Fabulous

Conservation Photo by Karen Mitchell

District Tour By KAREN MITCHELL

ThinkingÊ ofÊ buyingÊ orÊ sellingÊ aÊ home?Ê Ê Ê

CallÊ orÊ textÊ 204-868-5559Ê

Sod Laying Bee MREC Applies For

Congrats to 2019 Grads! Move Out of the Way of

Grant to be Inducted in Canadian Ag Hall of Fame

Town Council Applies To Reduce Busy Firefighters

T he Minnedosa Fire Department was kept busy on

Minnedosa Legion #138

1st - T.V. - Becky Kowalick

We would like to say thanks to all

Darryl a.Holyk - PublisHer anD eDitor

Around Conserving Our Natural Landscapes

L ast week, we unveiled our highly anticipated Con-

50 Years Ago: Bypass Letters

I t would be a sad day if

Ten Days to Judges Visit

21 Take Part in Conservation District Tour

O n Monday, July 8th

NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION AND SETTLEMENT APPROVAL HEARING

Did you experience gender or sexual orientation-based

*We accept Visa, Master Card & debit card purchases

180 Exhibits at Summer Peony Show

O n Tuesday, July 2nd

Evergreen Environmental Five Local Sites on Conservation District Tour

We are Northern lights dam, built in 2018, is part

The Minnedosa Tribune office will close for holidays aT 12 noon on

There will be no paper published July 26th

Fun Fest Weekend A Hit! Valley Cruizers People’s

MINNEDOSA AG SOCIETY SUMMER FAIR

Box 301 Free

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TO PLACE AN AD FOR SALE HAPPY BIRTHDAY COMING EVENTS NOTICES

HELP WANTED TENDER MORTGAGE SALE

NATIVE HAY FORDucks

sold at an auction, by a licensed auctioneer, on Tuesday, the

Minnedosa UCT wishes

to thank all those who sup- how we miss you,

Pull Type Combine Set Up for Remote Tractor Operation

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