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MREC Committee An Amazing Rockin Weekend

Selects Design-Build
Contractor
By DARRYL HOLYK

A lthough the Minnedosa Regional Events Cen-

tre (MREC) has been in the discussion and
planning stages for almost a decade, the project
has not had any announcements for some time.
That does not mean that the project is dead
things have been happening behind the scenes.
Some time ago, the MREC committee put out
a request for proposals for a design-build pack-
age from interested contractors. From this, seven
tenders were submitted. One did not include any
detail so the committee immediately took that bid
out of the running and focussed on the remaining
six. Those six were reviewed very closely and inter-
views were done with all six candidates. Following
those initial interviews, the candidates were then
shortlisted to three and each of those final three
bidders were re-interviewed by the MREC com-
mittee. The final three proposals saw two which
were around a similar price and another which Photos By Hillary Miller
was around 30 per cent higher in cost.
They were all good bids, said MREC Design
Chairman, Scott Burgess. Price was the major By HILLARY MILLER in, such as Glass Tiger, The
difference but all six buildings were impressive. Trews and The Arkells, but
After much discussion, review and delibera-
tion, the MREC committee made its choice. The I t was another successful
year as rock fans rocked
out at Rockin the Fields.
many attendees found new
musical talents to their
tastes, and were able to rock
successful bidder was Crane Steel Structures from
Brandon, MB coming in at a price of $6.8 million The campground was out to many of the lesser-
plus GST. full right from Friday to Sun- known acts. One group that
Cranes bid was not only the lowest but also day, and everyone was hav- drew in a large crowd was
greatly impressed the MREC committee because ing a great time! While the Johnson Crook on Friday
of all the many inclusions it featured. While the emcee for the event noted night, with crowds gather-
majority of bids featured the basic factors such as that it was a sold-out show ing to sing along to their hit
the building, mechanical and electrical, Cranes on Saturday, the space was song, Minnedosa, showing
bid included a full commercial kitchen, a Zambo- large enough that the crowd true loyalty to their home-
ni, some exterior landscaping and sidewalks and was able to spread out, with- town.
the piping for water and sewer all the way to the out stepping on each others There were many food
street. There were definitely some things that the toes. Unlike previous years, vendors who sat atop one
other bids didnt include and all of these things the weather was beautiful, of the rolling hills at the
cost money, stated Burgess. which allowed people to festival, and bars scattered
stay out later to enjoy all that around the venue.
the festival had to offer. A large crowd gathered on Sunday
Continued Page 2 evening at the Main Stage of Rockin
Some of the bigger Continued
names drew the crowds on Page 8 The Fields to see The Trews play.

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MREC Plans Moving Forward

Continued The Chevy comes fully
from Page 1 loaded but the Cadillac
doesnt.
A full commer- Crane Steel Struc-
cial kitchen isnt cheap tures built an arena in Le-
and neither is a zambo- roy, SK about 18 months
ni, continued Burgess. ago. Dan Johnson actu-
These factors made our ally stopped and had a
decision easy. look at it and was very
While the inclusions impressed with the build-
in Cranes bid impressed ing, said Burgess.
the MREC committee, The successful pro-
they did prefer some of posal features plans for a
the other bidders build- new arena which will be
ing submissions. Its not one ice service and fea-
like we are putting up a ture six dressing rooms.
pole shed or anything, There will be some com-
clarified Burgess, Its munity space on two
kind of like saying Okay, floors, an upper viewing
we dont really have to area, approximately 300
have a Cadillac when a seats and a canteen. The
really good Chevy will do. earlier proposed indoor
walking track, unfortu-
nately, had to be cut from
the plans. Burgess stated
that they took a good
hard look at this option
and while some of the
other proposals included
a walking track, this ad-
dition was deemed too
costly to include with the
new arena facility.
With a basic design-
build package accepted,
the submitted design
is not set in stone. The
MREC committee will
now review and tweak
those plans to how they
feel will best suit what is
needed for Minnedosas
new arena. It isnt a fin-
ished design so every-
thing is kind of negotiable
at this point but we have
seen the plan and know
what we need will all fit
within the space, said
Burgess.
The next step is for
the MREC committee to
sit down with the builder
and decide when they
are going to make design
plans and when they can
actually start building the
facility. They will discuss
how long this proposal at
the current price is avail-
able for and pin-point
what the maximum cost
increase could be over a
certain time frame into
the future. They have
given us a price and they
will stick to that price for
an x-amount of time. Now
if we dont get started,
that price might change
a little, explained Bur-
gess. Inflation is not too
bad right now so we have
that working in our fa-
vour. We have no timeline
in place at this point and
it all depends on fund-
ing, for sure. Scott reiter-
ated what has been stated
right from the very early
discussions about the
possibility of a new arena,
We are not going to start
until the money is there. probably come forward
Currently, the local
portion of fundraising for
MREC sits at $2,766,774.
Between the Town fund-
ing and the fundraising
that has been done al-
ready, if we can get the
provincial and federal
government to step up
with anything I think wed
be okay to get started,
speculated Burgess. As
has been seen with other
projects, there is a good
possibility that once the
committee has a final
plan to show people and
the public can see what is
actually going to be built,
some additional fund-
raising and donations will
to help see the project
through to fruition in the
future.

Town Asking MIT To Increase Lake Level

By DARRYL HOLYK cial Assistant Deputy Min- Infrasturucture and Trans- carried out extensive up- ported that the local Ser- quite a jump from its usu-
ister of Health to discuss portation (MIT) to increase grades and stabalization vices to Seniors board had al water bill amount. The

M innedosa Town
Council met for its
regular August meeting on
the evening of Tuesday, Au-
gust 1st. Mayor Orr presid-
ed with Councillors Luker,
MacDowall, Skatch, Taylor
and Wedgewood in atten-
dance. Councillor Saler was
absent.
Mayor Orr reported
that he and Councillor Sal-
er had met with the Provin-
funding the Minnedosa
Primary Care Centre (new
clinic) and the doctor and
nursing shortage and re-
cruitment. Minnedosa is
scheduled to welcome a
new physician next month
as part of the latest recruit-
ment announcement for
Prairie Mountain Health
Authority.
Council passed a reso-
lution asking Manitoba
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the existing water levels
of Minnedosa Lake. The is
used extensively for recre-
ational purpose and time
and time again, Council
has been asked to increase
the water levels by lake
users. As MIT owns the
Minnedosa Dam and water
control structure the Town
does not have the authority
to increase the water levels
of the lake and can only do
so as determined by MIT.
In recent years, MIT has
August 21 - 25
9:00 a.m. 11:30 am.
efforts to the dam and spill-
way and the Town is thank-
ful for that work by MIT to
provide a more safe and se-
cure structure. As a result of
these upgrades, the Town
would like to see the lake
levels increased as in the
past. A higher water level
will not only better accom-
modate recreational lake
users but will also improve
the condition of the lakes
fish habitat.
Councillor Luker re-
V.B.S.
(Vacation Bible School)
For kids aged 4
to Grade 6
For more information
call 204-867-2810
investigated the new wire-
less systems being offered
through Lifeline, but as
wireless service is some-
what unreliable, the board
decided to remain with
the current Lifeline system
which is hardwired through
a land line telephone to
provide the best safety for
local Lifeline users.
Councillor MacDowall
indicated that a new co-
ordinator has been hired at
Yellowhead Regional Em-
ployment Centre and that
extended hours for the lo-
cal service are expected to
begin in September.
In regards to recent
happenings at the Golf
Course, Councillor Tay-
lor reported that the Back
Nine greens have been re-
seeded and repairs have
been made to the pump
for more efficient watering
at the local course. He also
reported that the local Golf
Course and Country Club
has hosted two weddings at
its facility this summer.
Assistant CAO Yuen
informed Council of a let-
ter of request from the
Minnedosa Masons. As a
result of some undetected
plumbing problems at the
Masonic Hall, the lodge
was shocked to receive a
water bill from the Town
which was in excess of $500
Masons have remedied the
plumbing problem, paid
the water bill in full and
asked Council to have this
water bill reduced and re-
funded. Member of Coun-
cil discussed this issue and
agreed to follow its present
policy which does not al-
low for reimbursement for
higher than usual water
bills which are a direct re-
sult of a plumbing problem.
Two pre-serviced,
Town-owned lots along
4th Avenue S.W., south of
Kinsmen Court, were sold
to Lyle Popien at a cost of
$500. The sale of the lots is
conditional to the terms of
a Development Agreement
as determined by the Town.
Another Town-owned
lot located between 2nd
Street and 3rd Street S.E.
was sold to Joan Orchard
and Harold Bumstead at a
price of $500 and also con-
ditional to the terms of a
Development Agreement.
A resolution was passed for
the Town to place a reserve
bid in the amount of tax ar-
rears and costs on all prop-
erties going up for tax sale.
Assistant CAO Yuen
was directed by Council
to transfer an outstanding
utility bill in the amount of
$284.99 to that propertys
taxes for reimbursement.

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Battling Against Zebra Mussels

Weve got to educate not and provide them with the ists might avoid certain
only the general public, knowledge of how they areas because they do not
but try driving home the can help to prevent the wish to come into contact
message to the boat own- problem. Parks told the with water that is known
ers because the situation group in her presentation to have the invasive spe-
can get out of hand. Any- that the most effective way cies. It would be a bur-
thing that touches the wa- for them, and you, to pre- den on the local commu-
ter from the oars to boat vent the spread of zebra nities, and a loss of some
motors, and even chil- mussels from one body of of the economic spinoffs
drens toys that might have water to another, is very that the lake would pro-
been in the water might simple, but very impor- vide, Starzyk said.
have a spec of mussel on tant: clean, drain and While he does not
it, so to educate first off , dry your watercraft, trail- believe the problem has
and highlight how soon er and all water-related reached a critical state
this can get out of hand, equipment and dispose of yet, he would like to see
Starzyk said. any unwanted bait in the testing done of the local
He noted, however, trash. lakes in the near future to
that while the problem in Th e issue, if proper ensure that the problem
our area is not known to measures are not taken does not grow to become
be out of hand yet, the now, will affect the ability unmanageable. Remem-
zebra mussel in its early of tourists and residents ber, when using water
stages are so small, and alike to enjoy the lakes equipment, clean, drain
impossible to detect with in the area. Starzyk wor- and dry before moving
the naked eye, there is ries that if proper steps to from one body of water
potential for the problem prevent the spread of AIS to another, so that we can
to become something are not taken, that com- all enjoy the use of our
Photo By Hillary Campbell that we cant handle very mittees will start by for- lakes for many years to
quickly. bidding some of the recre- come. Zebra mussels are
Candace Parks gave a presentation on the perils of zebra This is why the pre- ational boating and other sharp to step on, and are
mussels and other aquatic invasive species. sentation by Parks is so activities on the bodies of destructive to equipment.
imperative. To inform water. On the other hand, Take the appropriate mea-
By HILLARY MILLER Sandy Lake Community people, educate them, he also worries that tour- sures for all of us.
Merv Starzyk, a Town
Hall. Councillor in Shoal Lake,
O n Thursday, August
3rd, Sandy Lake wel-
comed Candace Parks
Parks discussed that
while the primary con-
cern is the zebra mussel,
helped organize the pre-
sentation along with Do-
reen Stapleton, Council-
to give a presentation on there are also concerns in lor for the Municipality
the prevention of Aquatic Manitoba about the Quag- of Harrison-Park. Starzyk
Invasive Species (AIS). ga Mussel, the spiny wa- noted that the primary
Parks is an AIS special- terfl ea, rusty crayfish and purpose for the gathering
ist with the government Asian carp. was to educate people.
of Manitoba, and gave a
compelling presentation
to the full house at the
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4 Friday, August 11, 2017
V DARRYL A.HOLYK - PUBLISHER AND EDITOR
Around The
Region
Swan Valley Star and Times the cenotaph
that commemorates fallen soldiers of World War
one and World War Two in Minitonas was severely
damaged after a wind storm. The decades old ceno-
taph had its tall, concrete spire knocked down in the
heavy winds breaking it into multiple pieces.
Killarney Guide Two 11-year-olds and one
seven-year-old have admitted to being the culprits
in damaging a number of vintage farm truck wind-
shields and windows at the local Flywheel Club. The
five vandalized trucks were showcased during Prai-
rie Pioneer Days and around $41,250 was donated to
help the club repair the damage.
Carberry News-Express Carberrys 134th
Fair and races saw a number of attractions this year
including a parade, live music, chariot and chuck-
wagon races, a truck pull, water balloon battle, mini
golf fire fi ghters demonstrations and fireworks.
Roblin Review The Keystone Pioneers Mu-
seum held its annual Show Day with a full slate of
activities. Some of the attractions included pitching
sheaves, haystack treasure hunt, rope making, and a
kids activity centre featuring a number of hands-on
antiques.
Dauphin Herald The City of Dauphins Birth-
day Celebration included the re-opening of CN Park
after its recent $100,000 upgrade. Mayor Irwin an-
nounced a solar farm will soon be erected in Dau-
phin and the Community Foundation announced
plans to refurbish the 1967 Manitoba Centennial
Voyageur Canoe at Fort Dauphin Museum.
Deloraine Times and Star Deloraine Flying
Club hosted its annual Fly-in breakfast with an ex-
cellent turnout. Close to 350 people had breakfast
and many enjoyed visiting while some took the op-
portunity to ride in a plane.
Souris Plaindealer Prairie Association of
Stock Car Auto Racing held its third race of the sea-
son at the Souris Airport Raceway. The groups pri-
mary focus is a four-cylinder stock car class includ-
ing such cars as Chev Caveliers, Dodge Neons, Ford
Mustangs, etc.
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Save The Planet Through
Innovation Not Taxation
By TODD MACKAY Of course, its theoretically possible to push a carbon
Canadian Taxpayers Federation tax to a punishing level that forces people to take drastic
measures, but even in that scenario, there are mathemati-
N azim Cicek might save the planet. Hes researching cal limits. Canada produces 1.6 per cent of global emis-
cellulosic biofuel production that could turn corn sions. Manitoba produces 2.9 per cent of Canadas emis-
stalks and cattails into clean energy. A breakthrough sions. Even a devastating carbon tax would be a blip in the
could have a global impact. global context.
We all want to protect the environment the ques- Carbon tax proponents recognize this reality when
tion is how? Technologies such as cellulosic biofuels show they argue the impact of a carbon tax extends beyond in-
promise. Meanwhile carbon taxes are expensive and inef- dividual behaviour because higher costs motivate inno-
fective. vators. But theres often a disconnect between the mes-
Carbon taxes are supposed to reduce emissions by sage sent by policy makers and the signal received by the
making them expensive. For example, higher gas prices marketplace. And that can have harmful unintended con-
might prompt people to buy electric cars. Dr. Cicek per- sequences.
sonally provided a case study when he explained why he Consider the fertilizer plant in Brandon. Its Mani-
doesnt drive an electric car to the cottage. I cannot drive tobas largest single emitter with 3.1 per cent of the prov-
out there with an electric vehicle, Dr. Cicek told a Senate inces total emissions. Rather than encouraging efficiency,
committee in 2011. Electric cars dont have the required a carbon tax risks sending the market a signal to produce
range. People will not transition into an electric vehicle fertilizer elsewhere. And there are plenty of options.
until that range anxiety is resolved. There can be no China isnt implementing a carbon tax. Australia
doubt about Dr. Ciceks commitment to the environment, has tried and repealed a carbon tax. The United States
but a carbon tax wont make him choose an electric car if isnt implementing a carbon tax and its not just because
it cant do the job. of President Donald Trump Washington State rejected
A punitive carbon tax has limited potential when a carbon tax in a referendum despite supporting Hilary
people dont have options. Families in Manitoba turn on Clinton in the general election and Bernie Sanders in the
the furnace because its the only way to keep their homes primaries.
warm in the winter. Farmers transport their crops on If products are produced in China or Australia or the
trains and ships because thats the only way to get them to United States rather than Manitoba, theres a risk of hard-
grocery stores around the world. For many, a carbon tax ship here without an environmental benefit. Even worse,
would be pointlessly punitive. a less competitive economy will leave fewer resources to
British Columbias carbon tax experiment is demon- support research such as Dr. Ciceks work at the Univer-
strating the point.Th
e current increase in [British Colum- sity of Manitoba.
bias] emissions suggests either that the tax rate is not high The rate required to signifi cantly reduce emissions
enough to drive further reductions, or that other policy might be outside what is politically realistic to achieve,
instruments are necessary to drive change in behavior, wrote Ms. Clavet-Gaumont and Mr. Huard. Th is is espe-
wrote Jacinthe Clavet-Gaumont and David Huard in a cially true as long as there is no common commitment
report entitled Synergies: Interactions Between Climate across neighboring provinces and states and there are
Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Canadas Energy risks that economic activity leaks from carbon taxing leg-
Supply System (Dr. Cicek is listed as a collaborator on the islations to non-taxing legislations.
report). Happily, innovation off ers opportunity where puni-
New numbers provide an interesting update. From tive taxation fails. Progress may come through Microsofts
2014 to 2015, BC reduced its emissions by 0.5 per cent, plan to test battery technology at a billion-dollar data cen-
meanwhile Manitoba reduced its emission by 2 per cent tre. It may come from farms where new wheat production
without a carbon tax. practices reduce the amount of greenhouse gas in the at-
Heres the thing: BCs carbon tax is ineff ective, but its mosphere. Or the breakthrough might be Dr. Ciceks cel-
expensive. Even though BCs carbon tax is supposed to be lulosic biofuel production research. We need to focus on
offset by other tax cuts, the Fraser Institute found it was promising innovations to protect the environment rather
increasing the tax burden by $865 million over five years. than failed punitive taxes.
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RCMP Conduct RFM Checkstop

By HILLARY MILLER Cowan noted, none were
egregiously over the lim-
ing the check stops was the
gracious way the RCMP
and they dont want to talk
to you, and those people
Ye O l d
T his year, the Rockin it. They were all over the was treated by the locals. who are very difficult, and

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the Fields check stops warning signs or right on Ive done a lot of check this weekend there were no

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left the RCMP feeling pret- the threshold of reaching stops in my six years of ser- issues with that, he added.
ty good about their jobs. criminal code. He also vice, and this check stop Another bonus to the
Those who attended RFM added that none of the vio- here in Minnedosa was weekend, said Constable
will have seen the check lators were local, that they probably the most well-re- Cowan, is that Superin-
stops on Friday and Sun- were all tourists visiting ceived, thank yous, were tendent Darcy Fleury was
day, just before reaching Minnedosa. glad youre out here kind in town, and at the check
the festivals main gate. We had absolutely no of positive. The community stop. He is a pretty high-
1887 A general store has been started at Huns Valley
Constable Andrew problem with the locals. was beyond gracious that ranking officer, and is local
by Mr. Michael Ruby, who hopes to receive the patronage
Cowan noted that there The unfortunate problems we were out there. to Minnedosa, said Cow-
of the surrounding farmers.
were only four roadside im- that we had were all out-of- Th e RFM check stop an, everyone knew who he
paired suspensions, three towners, Constable Cowan program was spearhead- was, he had quite the con-
of which were alcohol relat- said. All of the locals ap- ed a few years ago, to in- versations with everyone, 1897 A little four-year-old boy accidently fell into a tub
ed, and one that was drug peared to either walk, use crease RCMP visibility near hes got the gift of gab. of boiling water that was being prepared for bathing pur-
related. There were also the Minnedosa Taxi service, the event, and Constable All in all, it was a suc- poses Saturday night. The boy was so badly scalded that
four arrests that took place or make arrangements for Cowan said, it was very cessful check stop, and death claimed the little sufferer on Monday.
for possession of drugs, a designated driver. He at- humbling to have the com- Cowan heard from co-
specifi cally cannabis. Ad- tributed the locals respon- munity thank us, and un- workers that the number 1907 A general meeting of the Minnedosa Power
ditionally, there were sev- sibility to the tragic acci- derstand why we were out of infractions is down from Company was held last week. H.F. Maulson was elected
eral speeders in the area, dent that occurred in 2014, there. It made the week- previous years. He also president, Major Hugh Dyer and E.W. Pearson as vice
and several equipment when Minnedosa resident, end a very laid-back, nice commented that at RFM, presidents and G.T. Turley as secretary.
violations, relating to trail- Shawn Cooper, was killed weekend for the officers, there were no service calls
ers that were not properly in a hit-and-run near the You are always going to for assaults, fi ghts or at- 1917 There was a rear-end collision of autos near
hooked up or wired in. RFM site. get those people who go tacks. Well done, rockfans! Bethany Thursday night. A large car, for some reason, was
With regard to the im- One thing that Con- through the check stop who compelled to stop suddenly when a smaller car, coming
paired drivers, Constable stable Cowan noticed dur- are exercising their rights, up pretty close behind, was unable to stop. Some damage
was done, nothing serious and both occupants received
a good shaking up.

Youth Job Centre Closing For Season 1937 Recent Minnedosa Main Street statistics 25 cars
and 15 trucks pass through town in a two-and-a-half
By KATIE KIDD been very supportive of the is due largely to you, espe- Th e MYJC Offi ces hour period. This makes it one of the busiest thorough-
MYJC Program. As well, cially the volunteers who close for the season on Fri- fares in the province.

A s summer begins to
slowly wind down,
so does the program at
the numerous employers,
both businesses and hom-
eowners, who have placed
helped out at any of our
events, and to the com-
munity members who at-
day, August 18th. We will
re-open in May of 2018,
so be sure to look for us in
1957 The fi rm of McQuarrie and Manning of Clanwil-
liam has gone into the manufacture of steel and cement
the Minnedosa Manitoba job orders with the centre tended our events! spring! If you have any last incinerators and met with Minnedosa Town Council to
Youth Job Centre (MYJC). this summer. Your partici- Last but not least, the minute questions about explain how they could assist the Town and merchants
As the Youth Engagement pation in the job referral students and youth who the MYJC and its services, with garbage and waste disposal.
Leader, Id like to recog- service provides youth and registered with the cen- please dont hesitate to call
nize a number of people students in our communi- tre. We hope that your job me at 204-868-0364. Enjoy
for their support through- ty with the opportunity to search continues to be the rest of your summer!
1967 Over 700 people attended the closing of the Beth-
any School which included speeches, baseball games, an
out our successful season. gain work experience and successful!
outdoor chicken supper and a big dance at night. School
To begin with, my an income!
caretaker, Oliver Price, raised and lowered the flag for the
Sponsoring Committee, Th e MYJC Program
final time.

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sa and District Recreation ship with community
Commission who have members, and our success 1977 Constructed has started on an eight unit senior

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The Trip of A Lifetime

packed with wondrous
and emotional experienc-
View From es. One moving event was
Parliament Hill hearing from Inuit elders
about how they were forc-
By ibly removed from their
ROBERT SOPUCK home at the mission com-
munity of Hebron, which
is now within Torngat
Mountains National Park.
able to boat after a long
and vigorous fight. That
was one of the highlights
of my trip.
When we got to shore,
enough char had been
caught for a shore lunch,
which was prepared for
us Inuit style. I love arc-
tic char and I literally
from sunny with blue
skies to sudden squalls
and heavy seas. Usually
I am pretty good when at
sea, but one night the wa-
ter was so rough that; well,
lets just say that it was not
a pleasant experience and
leave it at that! Luckily the
doctor on board was able
shore, there were armed
Parks Canada bear guards
to keep a close lookout for
any potentially danger-
ous polar bears and black
bears. We were told that
the Torngat black bears,
unlike those in Manitoba,
are quite aggressive, so we
were thankful for the pro-

I n late spring of this year,

I received one of those
emails that literally chang-
es your life. It was asking if
I wanted to participate in
an Arctic journey on an
icebreaker, from Labrador
to Nunavut. Well, it didnt
take me but one second to
say, of course!
As a young fisher-
ies biologist working for
the federal Department
of Fisheries and Oceans
in the 1970s and then as
a consultant to the Gov-
ernment of the Northwest
Territories in the 1980s, I
had conducted arctic char
research on the west coast
of Hudsons Bay and on
Baffin Island. I have some
understanding of arctic
marine conditions, but I
had never seen the fabled
Torngat Mountains of
coastal Labrador.
This voyage was Leg
Six of the Canada C3 expe-
dition, designed to show-
case Canadas three coasts
as part of the Canada 150
celebrations. On July 23rd,
I joined 25 participants This site had been used
from all walks of life and
all parts of Canada, plus
about 30 crew members in
Nain, Labrador. Our home
for the next week was an
icebreaker named Polar
Prince and she proved
her mettle many times in
rough seas and amid the
pack ice.
It is difficult to sum-
marize this experience
in such a short column,
but the voyage was jam
I was pleased to see that
there are ongoing efforts
to at least rebuild the mis-
sion church as a reminder
of days gone by.
After Hebron, we
steamed to Saglek Fiord
and weighed anchor off
the Saglek Base Camp.
the beach as an iceberg
by the Inuit for hundreds
of years as a fishing camp,
and it was here that I was
able to borrow a fly rod
and try my hand at catch-
ing an arctic char. I was
literally trembling with
excitement, since the last
char I had caught was in
the mid-1980s, but I have
never forgotten what a
beautiful fish they are. I
hooked a six-pounder on
a hand tied fly that I was
stuffed myself. I also en-
joyed some fresh raw char,
which rivalled the finest
sushi that one could ever
eat.
Next, we were off to
Ramah Bay, where we
were treated to an incred-
ible open air concert on
served nesting peregrine
floated behind us. The en-
tire experience took your
breath away.
Ramah Bay is famous
for the Ramah chert, a
special stone that is easily
worked into knives, spear
points, and other useful
cutting tools. Although
chert is quite rare, over
time archeologists have
found Ramah chert all
over North America as this
precious stone was widely
traded from village to vil-
lage.
The weather for the
to provide some welcome
medical relief that calmed
us all down.
After Ramah Bay, it
was off to Eclipse Sound.
We took the Zodiac boats
into a deep canyon to wit-
ness a thundering water-
fall. Along the way, we ob-
Even though we had the
falcons and big beautiful
eider ducks. On more than
one occasion, a peregrine
would swoop down on a
duck we had flushed try-
ing to catch dinner, but
we didnt see any eiders
taken.
The other group had
great luck in that they were
able to motor close to a
polar bear that was near
to shore. They obtained
some stunning photos
and terrific video foot-
age. Polar bears look cud-
dly, but they are far from
tection.
Our last stretch of the
trip was our first experi-
ence with pack ice as we
pushed across Hudson
Strait. The sound was in-
credible as we ground our
way through this seeming-
ly impenetrable barrier.
best of modern technolo-
gy, it was clear that in this
part of the world, Mother
Nature is the boss. My
admiration for the Inuit
people who make a living
in these challenging lands
increased all the more.
Iqaluit was our last
port where we disem-
barked to make room
for the Leg Seven par-
ticipants. From there we
boarded a plane to Ottawa
and each headed back to
our own little corners of
Canada. It is safe to say

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New Seniors Housing Development Being Investigated Running on

By HILLARY MILLER
S eniors of Minnedosa,
rejoice! A new 55+
housing development
might be in Minnedosas
future. Stewart and Col-
leen Lewis are currently
gauging the interest in
the community for the
project, and would like
to build a condominium
complex west of the Per-
sonal Care Home, on the
south side of the road. This
is the vacant lot previously
occupied by the former
Minnedosa Hospital that
served the community
until the current hospital
opened in 1991.
Th ey would like to
build a three storey,
twelve unit condo com-
plex, which would include
two bedroom/two bath-
room units, each com-
plete with a balcony. The
complex would also fea-
ture underground park-
ing, for the tenants con-
venience during the cold
winter months. Eight of
the twelve units would be
available for rent, while
the remaining four will be
offered for sale.
According to Stewart,
so far the feedback they
have received since circu-
lating a flyer on the topic,
has been very positive,
Im happy with the re-
sults so far.
Lewis noted that there
is a need for such a hous-
ing complex in Minnedo-
sa. There is only so much
housing, and as people
are getting older in their
homes, or older on the
Empty?
farm, they are going to style, and you will not Print jobs can take up to
move to town, and they need to worry about yard 2-3 weeks to complete.
want to have something
that is nice to move into,
work or shovelling snow
in the winter. Lewis is cur-
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RFM 2017 Continued From Page 1

There were some of Minnedosas service clubs vol-

unteering their time to man the bars, and sell drink to-
kens, and they all maintained a happy smile on their faces
throughout the weekend.
Photos by Hillary Miller
Brian Wenham, President of the RFM board, felt that the
year was a success all around. Everybody got along fine,
and all the artists were extremely happy with how they were
treated in Minnedosa, so we cannot complain aboutthat.
We took care of them well, and everybody left happy, which
is what we strive for. Wenham said he was happy with ab-
solutely everything. There were no hiccups or problems
during his first festival as head of the board, and for this, he
was thankful, having another term ahead of him.
Wenham also said that the demographic at the festival
did not shift to the extent that he thought it would have.
With some younger bands, such as the Arkells, which
might have brought a predominantly younger crowd to the
audience, there was a very good mixture of people. I dont
think the campgrounds were very full at all when they hit
the stage, and they were one of the most energetic bands I
think Ive ever seen on the main stage, said Wenham.
There were many people involved in making the festi-
val so wonderful this year, but in particular, Wenham want-
ed to mention the Rotary Club, the Lions Club, the Little
River Fish and Game, the Bombers, the Minnedosa Golf
Course and, everybody else who was a part of this.
If you missed this years events, be sure to plan to at-
tend RFM 2018 next August long weekend. Rock on!

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Sixty Years Ago Smoland Church Burns
By DARRYL HOLYK
T omorrow, August
12th, 2017, will mark
the 60th anniversary of
a fire that destroyed a
country church south of
Minnedosa. The Smoland
Mission Church caught on
fire following a lightning
strike at approximately
3:30 in the afternoon on
August 12th, 1957. The
Smoland Church was the
forerunner of the present
Minnedosa Evangelical
Covenant Church.
The churchs begin-
ning can be traced back to
an organizational meet-
ing in October 1908 when
Swedish settlers in the
area met at the home of
John Berg. In preparation
of building a church, able
bodied members spent
many hours during the
winter of 1908 and 1909
up in Scandinavia cutting
logs, sawing them into
useable lumber and haul-
ing that lumber south-
west of Minnedosa to the
chosen site of the church.
The land for the church
and cemetery had been
donated by Victor Wallin.
The site of the church and
present Smoland Cem-
etery is located one mile
west and two miles south
of the Highway #16 and
#16A junction south of
Minnedosa.
Records show that
the buildings foundation
was completed in Octo-
ber 1909 at a cost of $23.75
and that the actual con-
struction of the Smoland
Church began on March
23rd, 1910. District vol-
unteers donated labour
under the supervision of
brothers Oscar and Pete
Strahl. The church opened
for its first service on May
8th, 1910. At the time of
opening, the church was
not yet completed. Inside,
there were no pews so the
majority of the people
attending sat on planks
while mothers with babies
were seated on one dozen
chairs which had been do-
nated by Martin Pearson.
The church was finally
completed in July 1911.
A remodel of the orig-
inal church building was
undertaken in 1921. This
included interior renova-
tions, new exterior siding,
raising the steeple and ex-
tending the platform. In
1944, a full size basement
was completed to include
Sunday School rooms, a
kitchen and furnace.
Although it
equipped with lightning
was
rods, a strike of electric-
ity on a mid-August af-
ternoon storm in 1957
proved that no matter
what precautions had
been taken, the Smoland
Church was not fireproof.
Smoke was first noticed
coming from the steeple
by Mrs. Ester Strahl who
lived just a few yards from
the church. She quickly
got on the phone and
soon, notice was making
its way through the tele-
phone party line.
Within minutes, a
number of neighbours
dropped what they were
Today, the church site is marked by a cairn which
was erected in 1971 at the Smoland Cemetary.
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Friday, August 11, 2017 9
doing and rushed to the
church grounds to help in
any way they could. Some
of the first on scene were
the Ernie Strahls, Jonas
Olsens, Fred Ericksons,
Gordon Watchhorn and
Dave and Ronnie Calen.
They rushed to remove
furnishings and other im-
portant items from the
burning building.
As word of the fire
spread, people from sur-
rounding districts joined
in to help save what they
could. The flames spread
quickly and by the time the
Minnedosa volunteer fire
brigade arrived on scene,
the roof of the burning The Smoland Church is shown in this painting by Susan Peters.
church was caving in. The The building was lost to fire 60 years ago this week.
Smoland Church, insured
for approximately $5,000, was a total loss. of town, the congregation was considered as a sec-
Just two weeks after felt it would be better to ond choice was located in
the fire, on the evening of build a new church within the north east corner of
August 27th, members of the Town of Minnedosa. Minnedosa.
the Smoland congrega- Members of the church The new Minnedosa
tion met at the Stan Erick- board began looking at a Evangelical Covenant
son home and made the few locations within town, Church was constructed
decision to rebuild their their preferred spot, was on the boards preferred
church. However, rather government owned land spot by the Court House
than rebuilding on its on 4th Avenue S.W. near and continues to serve to-
original site in the Have- the Court House. Anoth- day.
lock School District south er piece of property that
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Inspire Art Studio Gives Back

By HILLARY MILLER card to the studio, a choco- that was brought into her
late, bath salts, jewellery or shop also went to Strays

D uring Fun Fest, many

businesses around
Minnedosa participated by
coming up with their own
promotions and discounts
to draw people into their
business and show their
Fun Fest spirit.
Marlies Soltys, of In-
spire Studio of Art had a
hard time with finding a
way to participate in this,
as she is not in a position
to give discounts on other
peoples artwork. So, she
found a way to participate
that would benefit oth-
ers, and give visitors to
her store that warm, fuzzy
feeling they get from doing
some good in the world.
Soltys blew up bal-
loons and placed a prize
in each one, and hung
them from the ceiling in
her shop. As visitors en-
tered her store during
the promotion, they were
given the chance to pop a
balloon, giving them the
chance to win either a gift
some other small, luxuri-
ous prize.
There was one catch:
in order to be given the
chance to pop a balloon,
visitors needed to bring
in a non-perishable food
item, which would then be
donated to the Minnedosa
and area Food Bank. That
was my way of bringing a
promotion into the studio,
but also helping the Food
Bank obtain their food for
their empty cupboards.
Soltys chose the Food
Bank for her donation be-
cause she had read about
their struggle to continue
providing people with
food, I know of a few peo-
ple that do go to the Food
Bank once in a while, and
to think that they may not
have food that week breaks
my heart, she added.
Th e promotion was
very successful, and Soltys
and Inspire Studio collect-
ed a total of 118 pounds
of food. Some of the food
Th at Cant Pay because
some people brought in
pet food. The food was col-
lected by Linda Bertram of
the Food Bank, She was
sent on her way with a full
grocery cart full of food,
said Soltys, She was so
happy.
Some people didnt
realize that the food bank
was low on food but
learned about it while
browsing the unique items
at Inspire Studio. They
liked the fact that we were
doing this and they quickly
ran across (the street) to
Kims Quality Foods or Co-
op and bought a couple of
items and brought them
back to donate, so that was
sweet to see, Soltys said.
Some of the donations Photo Submitted
received included small making the promotion Linda Bertram of the Minnedosa and
jars of peanut butter, pas- a huge success. Marlies Area Food Bank is pictured with some of
ta, soups, tomato sauces, Soltys help will help feed the generous donations collected by
ketchup and crackers. people in the community,
Out of her 45 balloons,
Inspire Studio of Art during Fun Fest.
and help keep the Food
there were only eight that Bank open.
remained un-popped,

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COMING EVENTS
Minnedosa Heritage
Day. Sunday, August 20th at
Minnedosa Heritage Village
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission
by donation. Pioneer church
service in Hunterville Church
at 11 a.m., BBQ lunch start-
ing at 12 noon. Other attrac-
tions: classic car show, steam
engine display, pioneer dem-
onstrations, live musical en-
tertainment, open air market
and more! All museum build-
ings will be open to tour. Bring
the kids! Bring Grandma and
Grandpa! Make it a family day!
Dunrea Flea Market-
Rain or Shine! Antiques,
Collectibles and more! Over
75 vendors. Admission $3,
11 a.m. 4 p.m., Sunday,
September 3rd, 2017, Fair
Grounds, Boissevain, MB.
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Newdale Horticultural
Society Flower Show. August
16th, 2017 from 2:00 4:00
p.m. at the Community Hall.
$3.00 admission. Dessert and
beverages served. Awards are
presented at 4:00 p.m. All are
Welcome. x
Minnedosa Horticul-
tural Society Flower Show
and Tea. Tuesday, August
15th from 2:00 4:00 p.m. at
the Minnedosa Community
Conference Centre. Sale of
vegetables and flowers at 4:00
p.m. Admission by donation.
All are welcome. x
Come and meet Charlie
Elizabeth Bullock on Satur-
day, August 19th. Parents An-
gela (Attwood) and Evan Bull-
ock. Proud grandma Marilyn
Attwood. Come and Go from
2:00 4:00 p.m. at 50 3rd Ave.
S.W. Please bring a lawn chair.
We hope to see you there! (21-
2) x
The Valley Fun
Colour Run
Sunday, Aug. 20
Minnedosa
7K course around
Minnedosa. Open to
all ages and activity
levels. Register as a
team or family and
receive special rates!
Register at the
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Friday, August 11, 2017 The Minnedosa Tribune
EMPLOYMENT
HELP WANTED OPPORTUNITY OBITUARIES
Dream job. Live in care- MRS. LILLIAN TOMLINSON
Frontier Trading Company giver/housekeeper in Win-
nipeg and Florida! 204-897-
BUCHHOLZ
April 17th, 1928
Box 1467 6333 and 204-989-2800. August 1st, 2017
Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0
Russell Banner Reporter Mrs. Lillian (Betty) Buch-
Executive Director - Residential, Day Services Wanted Requirements - holz entered into rest in Au-
and Retail Operation Self-motivated, computer ex- gusta, Georgia (USA). She was
perience, photography skills born to the late Robert and
Frontier Trading Company of Minnedosa is a not for profit Agency an asset. We offer competitive Ethel Tomlinson in Minnedosa,
providing service and support in a community setting for over 20 years. wages. Apply by resume to Manitoba, Canada. She was pre-
We are seeking a motivated individual to lead and manage the operation The Dauphin Herald P.O. Box ceded in death by her husband,
and programs. 548, Dauphin, MB R7N 2V3 SFC (Ret) Robert Buchholz; her
The person for this role: Attention: Bob Gilroy Email: brother Norman Tomlinson and
has a Degree, Certificate or Diploma in Public or Business bob.gilroy@mymts.net CLOS- his wife Annette; and her sister Nellie
Management, Social Sciences or Human Resources. ING DATE: August 21st, 2017. Tomlinson.
proven, progressive management experience, strong leadership Betty graduated from Nursing
MEDICAL TRANSCRIP- School at Winnipeg General Hospital in 1950. In 1951, she mar-
and communication skills, recruitment and performance TION! In-demand career! Em-
ried SGT Robert (Bob) Buchholz who was serving in the United
management. ployers have work-at-home States Army. For the next 17 years, Bobs career took them to
experience in planning, implementation and evaluation of positions available. Get on- California, Oregon, Arizona, Alaska, Kentucky, Kansas, and
programs with funders, staff and participants; proposal writing. line training you need from an Georgia. Together they had three children who were proud to
has worked with financial systems (budgeting and record keeping) employer-trusted program. call themselves Army brats while their father served in Korea,
and Conflict Resolution. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or Thailand, and Vietnam, and their mother ensured that no mat-
Competitive Salary and Benefit Package based on education, skills and 1-855-768-3362 to start train- ter where they lived, it was home because they would always be
ing for your work-at-home ca- family.
experience.
reer today! After Bobs retirement from the Army, the family settled in
Apply with resume and references to Hiring Committee Augusta, Georgia where they lived for the past 50 years. Betty
returned to Nursing where she worked at the former Beverly
Frontier Trading Company Box 1467 Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0 or IN MEMORIAM Manor Nursing Home and Georgia Regional Hospital. She
email your application to ftc.board@outlook.com.
enjoyed working with her geriatric patients. She was a member
For further information call 1-204-868-6111 and leave a message. In Loving Memory of of Burns Memorial United Methodist Church and enjoyed vol-
Closing Date- August 16, 2017 our beautiful daughter unteering in their food pantry during the last few years.
JACQUELINE LAWSON Survivors in Augusta, Georgia include three children:
June 16th, 1985 Sandy Small (Bill), Pat Buchholz, and Kenny Buchholz (Deb-
August 12th, 2009 bie); five grandchildren: Bryan Small (Amanda), Michael Small
Rolling River School Division The sorrow and tears
(Christie), David Small, Jennifer Buchholz Reimche (David),
and Andrew Buchholz; six great-grandchildren: Tanner,
do not go away, Charles, Kaden, Brooks, Olivia, and Madelyn Small, and a child
invites applications for
you are MISSED due in December. Betty is also survived by family in Minnedosa
Substitute Teachers each and every day. and Winnipeg: her brother George Tomlinson (Ann); sisters
for the 2017/2018 school year You are the most Elsie and Dorothy Tomlinson; nephews Jim Tomlinson (Kathy)
beautiful thing and Scott Tomlinson; nieces Louise Orr (Dennis), Lennie Tom-
Current Substitutes
I keep inside my heart. linson, Pat Hauser (Greg), and Joyce Kirouac (Rheal). x
Substitute teachers employed under a Substitute Teacher contract
with Rolling River School Division in the 2016/2017 school year Always loved, MARILYN PENNER
must call 204-867-2754, ext. 225 or email shyde@rrsd.mb.ca never forgotten
to reactivate employment status as a substitute teacher for the and forever missed On Monday, July 31, 2017,
2017/2018 school year. Mom, Dad and Jeff Marilyn Penner, age 73 years,
x passed away at the Assiniboine
New Applicants
Centre in Brandon.
New applicants must complete an application package. Applicants In Loving Memory of She was predeceased
must possess a valid Manitoba Teachers Certificate. Application our beautiful niece by her parents John and Elsie
packages are available on our Website: www.rrsd.mb.ca (under link JACQUELINE LAWSON Lashuk, brother Gene Lashuk
Employment / Substitute Teaching) or at our office at: June 16th, 1985 and brother-in-law Gordon
Rolling River School Division August 12th, 2009 Venables.
36 Armitage Ave Marilyn is survived
Box 1170 We think of you often by her husband Dave; daugh-
and wish you were here. ters Michelle (Tim) and Shawna;
Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0
We cherish memories of you sisters Eleanor and Pat, and Daves
Telephone: (204) 867-2754 Ext. 225 and hold them close
children and grandchildren Davian
to our hearts. (Jodi), Andrea (Mac), Tavis, Sophie and
Minnedosa Pharmacy is
looking to hire two assistants Savannah.
FLEA MARKET Dearly loved, Marilyn was a devoted wife and loving mother. She enjoyed
in the Pharmacy Dispensary.
Must be able to work hours of
sadly missed, going out for coffee with her friends, especially her cousin Phyl-
forever in our hearts lis. An avid gardener, Marilyn enjoyed spending time in her
9-6 Monday to Saturday on a Book a table for the out-
The Moran Family. flower garden and her great cooking skills will be deeply missed
rotation basis. Please bring door market at Minnedosa
x by all, especially her husband.
resumes into the store. Post- Heritage Village on Sunday,
ing closes August 18th. Only The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff
August 20th during Heritage
In Loving Memory of at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon for the wonderful care
successful candidates will be Day. Market to run 12 noon to
DORIS BUTLER of Marilyn over the last few weeks. The family will cherish her
contacted for interviews. Pref- 3 p.m. Table rental is $10.00.
August 11th, 2016 memory in a private ceremony at a later date.
erence may be given to ap- To book your table at the mar-
mother and grandmother. Donations in memory of Marilyn may be made to a char-
plicants with the technician ket, contact Darryl at 204-867-
course. Start date to begin ity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.
3816 or email editor@minne-
God took her home; memorieschapel.com. Arrangements with Memories Chapel,
immediately. (20-2) x dosatribune.com..
it was his will; Brandon, 1-855-727-0330.
But in our hearts
ESTATE SALE LAND FOR SALE she liveth still.
CARD OF THANKS MOBILE HOMES
Estate Sale. 179 2nd Ave. Lovingly remembered
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. by the family. LAST CHANCE, 1 ONLY
S.W. (back lane) Household The family of Jacque-
is a publicly-traded company x 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Start-
items. Friday, August 18th line Skipper would like to
in Calgary that acquires oil ing at $92,000. Altona Mo-
from 5:00 9:00 p.m. and Sat- thanks doctors and staff at
and gas fee title and royalty bile Homes, 1-800-582-4036,
urday, August 19th from 8:00 the Minnedosa Hospital for
interests at fair market value. 1-204-324-6776 Email amhl@
a.m. 1:00 p.m. (21-2) x her care. The staff s compas-
To receive a cash offer, call mymts.net
sion towards the family was
587-293-4055 or visit www.
greatly appreciated. x
prairiesky.com/Selling-Your-
Royalties.
The Minnedosa Tribune Friday, August 11, 2017 13

JACQUELINE SKIPPER
OBITUARIES
The Snakes of Point Pelee
May 13th, 1934 July 30th, 2017 By KEN KINGDON in the spring. It was lying, snake I have encountered
as per the usual for the spe- is the Lake Erie watersnake.
Jacqueline Skipper (Jackie) passed away in Minnedosa
Hospital at the age of 83. Jackie was born in Shoal Lake, MB
Jackie predeceased her children Bruce Skipper (Roseann),
E verywhere Ive had the
pleasure to work has
its own charms, and also
cies, in the middle of a trail,
and several people had
already stepped over it as-
Again, this snake is kind of
non-descript, being an un-
inspiring brown in colour.
Cara-Leigh Turchinski (Darcy), Glenn Skipper (Arlett), 7 snakes (except Paulatuk suming it was a stick. However, it is relatively well
grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, sister Marcia
-it had grizzly bears). And I tried to convince it muscled, being twice as big
Shurvell and many nieces and nephews. Jackie was put to rest
in an awkward attempt at to leave the trail, as it must around as our largest Mani-
with her parents at Shoal Lake cemetery on August 4th, 2017. In
lieu of cards and flowers please make a donation to the Heart a smooth segue, my mind assuredly was going to get toba snakes, yet only about
and Stroke of Manitoba or Canadian Diabetes. x slips to charming snakes. stepped on. Using my hand, the same length. Kind of a
Let me point out that I attempted to frighten it hulking brute of a snake.
GEORGE ALVIN RUDDELL when it comes to snakes, away. Talk about attitude. True to its name, this
July 6th, 1924 - July 20th, 2017 Point Pelee is no Australia. The wee snake immediately snake hunts fish. Its modus
Readers may recall from flattened out its head like a operandi is to swim under
It is with great sadness GLADYS EVELYN televised nature shows, ap- mini cobra and proceeded water, and finding an un-
that the family of George Alvin WILKINSON parently every snake in that to strike at me, ready to de- wary fish, will strike it with
Ruddell announce his passing. fair land can kill you in less liver a fatal dose of venom. its fangs. Obviously fish are
Alvin was born to par- Gladys Evelyn Wilkin-
than a minute simply by Except that it was only slippery, and because the
ents Harry Harold Ruddell and son entered into rest on July
winking at you. If snakes 15 cm long, as big around snake cant really anchor
Virginia Devine Ruddell and 30th, 2017 at the age of 80
years.
could wink. Which they as a large twig, and totally itself, it has to use its spe-
grew up second youngest in
A celebration of life cant because they lack eye- lacking venom. After a cially evolved teeth to grab
a family of six (Harold, Cecil,
will be held on Wednesday, lids. short struggle, I convinced and hold onto smaller fish,
Willard, Roy and Clarice) in
the farming community of Sher- August 16th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Here at the Point, it that it should pick on or else rip a hole in the sides
grove Manitoba. He was the last in the Evangelical Covenant things are a bit safer, as you someone its own size and of larger ones.
remaining living member of his Church, Minnedosa, MB with wont even find the Massa- leave the trail. The watersnakes saliva
family. Pastor Jeff Loewen officiating. sauga rattlesnake, Ontarios Next on my list to dis- contains an anti-coagulant,
On June 21st, 1946 he married Kathleen (Kay) Hurst Donations may be made only poisonous native cuss are a couple of rare and any large fish which are
and they celebrated their 71st anniversary before his passing. to the Dr. Khandelwal Pri- snake. However, despite snakes, both of which have too big to subdue immedi-
They farmed in the Alonsa community for the first five years mary Care Centre, Box 985 the lack of drama, Pelee is some cool adaptations. ately soon become incapa-
of their marriage and then moved to Minnedosa where Alvin Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0. home to several interesting The fox snake is a beautiful citated from their bite injur-
started a carpentry business. Minnedosa Funeral Ser- species of snake which we beast. They can grow rela- ies. This allows the snake
Alvin enjoyed many hobbies including fishing, boating, vice, Minnedosa, Manitoba
just dont see in Manitoba. tively large, with large ones to snag a hold of the dying
camping, hunting, children and animals. On many occasions in care of arrangements (204)
There are a couple of about two times the length fish and eat it in the comfort
the house was filled with family and friends who valued Al- 867-3868
Messages of condolences standard, run-of-the-mill and three times the girth of of its rocky lair along the
vins expertise with a firearm, knowledge of the wilderness en-
may be made online at www. snakes. The first, the east- the largest Manitoba garter. waters edge.
vironment and animal habits. He participated in Alberta Black
Powder shoot weekends, northern Manitoba fly in fishing ex- minnedosafs.ca ern garter snake, would Interestingly, they are There remain a few
cursions and loved motor home tours in the mountains and appear fairly familiar to tree climbers. When you other snakes in the region
Manitobans. However, add in that they are also that I have yet to encounter,
Alaska. NOTICES this garter snake lacks the constrictors, how can you including the Massasauga
In 1988 he suffered a heart attack and afterwards took up
walking miles per day, cross country skiing and golf that he beauty of either of the two go wrong? rattlesnake. As stated, Ill
enjoyed with his family and in a league. He also spent time Thinking of garter snake species found They are seemingly not have to do some traveling to
painting pictures, puzzles, card games, hand wood carving, Relocating? in MB. Lets face it, in its shy either. I missed seeing see that one, though, so Ill
making and playing musical instruments and renovating a Call the municipality of regular colours, its a bit the scene I am about to de- keep you posted.
motor home. Each of his family members have lovingly made Pembina home. Located in plain Jane. scribe to you, but I can im- Nature notes: It ap-
pieces of furniture, pottery or carvings that he made and usu- south central Manitoba, Luckily, one interesting agine it. Last week, while I pears that I am obligated to
ally designed himself to treasure in their homes. Some of the we welcome you to our thing about the eastern gar- was stuck in meetings, staff end every note with more
family members and others have the ability to build and do car- warm and safe community.
ter snake is that a large pro- reported that one of our stories about the outra-
pentry work because of his patience to teach them, his desire to Raise your family here
retire here. Affordable portion of them are entirely neighbourhood fox snakes geous poison ivy that grows
help them learn the trade that he was so very proud of and his
housing low taxes. Great black in colour, a condition emerged out of the metal down here.
love to pass on the little tricks that make all the difference.
He was a quiet well liked man who very much understood
amenities local shopping, known as melanism when siding on our office build- This months account
education, health care, we biologists want to talk ing, a full 2.5 metres off details a nasty case of a dirty
and respected the rights and feelings of others and was not indoor and outdoor sports
often critical of those around him. He was a dedicated family & recreation, culture &
fancy. The end result is that the ground. Its target was duo. I was bushwacking
man and delighted in his children, grandchildren, great grand- arts. Short drive to many it makes them look slightly a barn swallows nest that my way through the dense
children and family pets but most of all his partner in life his employment opportunities. more dangerous. Kind of had been built on a light fix- underbrush of Point Pelee
wife. Live Here- Grow Here like bikers clad in leather. ture overtop the office en- when I came across a patch
Later in life they moved from their family home to Kin Play Here! Then there is the tiny trance. of stinging nettles. Nor-
House and then to Stewart House apartment buildings. In 2010 Check us out at DeKays brown snake. This Despite the presence of mally such a patch wouldnt
they moved to Winnipeg to be near family and resided together www.pembina.ca is a small snake, not much a small crowd of humans, worry me much while the
in an assisted living complex until 2013 when Alvin moved to bigger around than a pen- the snake proceeded to eat sting of nettles can be an-
Deer Lodge Hospital to get the care that he required until his cil, but quite long up to one of the near fully grown noying, and even painful,
passing. Running on
30 cms. They are brown, as swallows without bothering any effect is generally short
Left to mourn and to celebrate Alvins life are his soul Empty? their name suggests, and to kill it first. The presence lived.
mate, best friend, love of his life and wife Kay, his children, son
Print jobs can take up to they are relatively common of a struggling bird in its Upon closer inspection
Roland (Dianne), daughter Audrey (Bruce) , his four grandsons
2-3 weeks to complete. here. craw must not have felt all though, I noticed that there
Christopher (Christie), Blair, Ryan (Nova), Scott (Melissa) and
Fill up before you run out! For some reason, these that comfortable, as the was another plant twinning
his four great-grandchildren Victoria, Nicholas, Honor and
Lennox Minnedosa Tribune snakes have adapted to snake then changed tactics its way up the tall stalks of
A family funeral has taken place and Alvin will be laid to 204-867-3816 lie on trails and roads as and proceeded to strangle nettle. Sure enough, three
rest in the Minnedosa Cemetery. adsales@minnedosatribune.com straight and motionless as the two remaining chicks glossy leaves graced the
In lieu of flowers a donation could be made in Alvins sticks. Once so arrayed, before eating them. In front vine. So, not happy to inflict
name to the Heart or Lung Society. they are unwilling to move of a crowd of onlookers who the pain and itch on indi-
Special thanks to Nathan White of Minnedosa Funeral and are often run over by just couldnt turn away. vidual stems, nature has
Service and to Rev Elgin Hall. cars, but even by small chil- Why is nature so decided to double down
dren on tricycles. It makes nasty, yet so fascinating? on vegetation with attitude.
Buy and Sell me wonder about the evo-
lutionary purpose of this
The adult barn swallows
seemed resigned to the loss
Im just waiting to see a
nettle-poison ivy-deer tick
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Minnedosa Credit Union
Community Owned, Community Minded
Main Line 204-867-6350 Alayna McTavish - Loans Clerk 204-867-6354
Brad Ross - General Manager 204-867-6366 Kim Robinson - Loans Officer 204-867-6352
Carol Taylor - Member Service Manager 204-867-6368 Tera Popien - Member Service Officer 204-867-6367
Terry McLenehan - Manager of Lending 204-867-6363 Joanne Clarke - Financial Administrator 204-867-6364
Susan Glasgow - Finance Manager 204-867-6353 Gaylene Johnson - Member Service Supervisor204-867-6357
Debbie Strelczik - Ag/Comm. Acct. Manager 204-867-6360 Nicole Loewen - Loans Clerk 204-867-6369
Dan Quesnel - Loans Officer 204-867-6359 Fax 204-867-6391
Sylvia Firby - Loans Officer 204-867-6361 Email info @minnedosacu.mb.ca
Candice Brown - Loans Officer 204-867-6362
Hours of Business
Monday to Friday - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

DEPOSIT GUARANTEE ATTENTION STUDENTS:

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ALL CREDIT UNION DEPOSITS ARE FULLY GUARANTEED,
WITHOUT LIMIT, BY THE CREDIT UNION DEPOSIT Open a no monthly fee MCU Campus Account & receive
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WINNERS OF OUR 3 WEEKEND PACKAGES FOR ROCKIN THE banking & free personalized cheques!
FIELDS MINNEDOSA WERE: Minnedosa Credit Union also offers MCU Campus
MERVYN BULLOCK Lines of Credit:
ERNEST MCDONALD
KATHERINE KINGDON $5,000/student/year to a maximum of $25,000/student.
$50,000/family which can be split between
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS Principal repayment commences 12 months after
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AUGUST 20TH, 2017
Interest only payments while attending school
THE MINNEDOSA BEACH ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE, All activity is recorded on your monthly statement
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RAISES MONEY FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND visit our website at www.minnedosacu.mb.ca
ORGANIZATIONS. REGISTRATION STARTS AT 9:00 A.M.
AT THE MINNEDOSA RODEO GROUNDS.

SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2017

AN INTERACTIVE, OUTDOOR, FAMILY FUN EXPERIENCE
ALLOWING KIDS AND ADULTS ALIKE TO EXPLORE AND
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BOUNCY CASTLES, PONY RIDES, SPECIAL GUESTS, BBQ Ag/Business Account Owners
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REGISTRATION: 9:00 A.M. AT MINNEDOSA COMMUNITY
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BBQ BEING HELD AT NOON AFTER THE RUN FRIDAY AUGUST 25TH, 2017
ALL WELCOME! PROCEEDS TO THE FARMERS MARKET

MINNEDOSA CREDIT UNION WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME MAXINE WILLIS

AS OUR NEW CASUAL MEMBER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.