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discrimination Could these be the faces that end discrimination and bullying once and for all? The Day of Pink is the International Day against bullying, discrimination, homophobia, transphobia, and transmisogyny across the world. On April 8, 9.4 million Canadians wore pink in a “Stop Bulling” campaign. Students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 at Souris School were part of that number. Pictured above: K-12 students pose for a Pink Day photo. Left: A teacher lines up her students to head back to class. PHOTOS /DARCI SEMESCHUK

9.4 million Canadians, including Souris students, wear Pink to Stop Bullying submitted

The Day of Pink, this year on April 8, is the International Day against bullying, discrimination, ho mophobia, transphobia, and transmisogyny across the world. 9.4 million Canadians, including Souris School students in Kindergarten to Grade 12, wore wea r pink to school, work and in their communities to raise awareness about these issues.

“ With over one-third of Canadians in pink, we know that people are more aware of these issues and are taking action! This year’s campaign, ‘A pink shirt doesn’t stop bullying, YOU DO’, speaks to the hard work of countless youth, educators and comm unity leaders making our communities and schools safer, ” said Jeremy Dias, director at the CCGSD.

Laureen Harper said, “ I will be wearing pink. I hope all Canadians, especially young Canadians, will join me, because one small act of kindness can help someone realize they are not alone. ”

Laureen is not alone. Almost every Premier, Lieutenant Governor and the Minister of Education, a Day of Pink Ambassador, were joined by other poli - ticians, and community leaders like Rick Mercer. Check out all their messages for the Day of Pink he re: dayofpink.org/2015/01/26/day-of-pink-quotes/

Last week, #TheGaySweater also got everyone talking about the messages in what we wear and the power of our actions. With almost 100K views in only a week, the sweater has becoming a talking piece at the water cooler. In addition, the educatio nal tools that are getting into schools and workplaces are making real changes.

As of tomorrow, the sweater will travel to schools and communities across the country. www.thegaysw eater.ccgsd-ccdgs.org

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Kathleen Lagasse shows her latest work-in- progress, in her home studio - A Cityscape by Kathleen Lagasse. Above: She likes to add sparkle dust and other textures into her work to heighten the colour and drama as seen in her piece, A Cityscape.

PHOTOS / GLEN KIRBY

“ My dream is to become

the art hub of Souris, ”

Lagasse on her goal to open an art

studio in Souris

Michelle Semeschuk is thrilled to announce the arrival of her daughter,

Born March 9, 2015. Avery is the fi rst child for Michelle, the fourth grandchild for Darci & Larry

Semeschuk and the eleventh great-grandchild of Julia Semeschuk.

by Glen Kirby “ My dream is to

become the art hub of Souris, ” says Kathleen Lagasse, sipping tea in the kitchen of her home, bold coloured artwork adorning nearby walls. “ I know I can do it. I know it can work. ”

Lagasse is a self- taught, contemporary artist with a growing fol - lowing and fierce deter - mination. A health care worker by day and painter by night, Lagasse began offering art classes last June in a modest studio in the basement of her home. Now, she sees an oppor - tunity to convert her pas - sion into a full-time business for local artists and art lovers.

“ I am currently teach - ing more than 30 stu - dents several nights a week, some coming from Minnedosa and Brandon, ” she says. “ I’m selling my paintings and getting calls for commis - sioned work. I am seri - ously looking for space downtown to set up a gallery where I can hold classes, display my work, and bring in other artists who also want to sell their art or teach. ”

Lagasse says her artistic sideline con - sumes more working hours than her job as nurses’ aide with the regional health authority, and she finds herself in the same dilemma which her grandfather faced a generation ago.

“ He worked his life as a hired farm hand, ” she

says, “ And never believed that he could support his family as an artist. ”

Grandfather likely kindled the artistic fire, creating amusing doo - dles for Lagasse while demonstrating the basics of sketching. In high school in Killarney, she stoked the flames by convincing teachers to allow her to take extra art classes.

A milestone came only six years ago when Lagasse sold her first painting. “ Blocks of col - our ,” she recalls. “ Which I sold to a girlfriend. I said to her that I had this painting that would look great in her living room. After that first sale...BOOM! ”

Since relocating to Souris from Elgin three years ago with her hus - band and two young sons, Lagasse has seen rising demand for both her art and teaching expertise.

“Every week, new people are signing up for class,” she says, looking over her students’ can - vases from the previous night. “ I am teaching people from ages seven and up. I have one gen - tleman who is in his 80s and another lady who has cataracts. It was questionable whether she would be able to do it but the feedback on her work has been so posi - tive that she keeps com - ing back, ”said Lagasse.

Lagasse admits that she never imagined her - self as an art teacher.

Only a few years ago, she faced serious self- doubt following an art sale at the Keystone Centre in Brandon.

“ I only sold one painting, ” she remem - bers. “ I was very dis - couraged and began thinking, maybe, I’m not that good. ”

To date, Lagasse’s works have been dis - played and sold in com - munities including Souris, Brandon, Onanole and Winnipeg.

“ Recently, I had showings at Grollé Fine Art in Winnipeg, ” a gal - lery which specializes in 20th century and 21st century expressionism. “ The owner said ‘you’re not a hobby artist any - more, you are a fine arts professional’. That made me feel good, although it’s hard for me to accept that .”

When the mood strikes, Lagasse is a pro - digous painter. “ Sometimes I can crank out five pieces in a day, ” she says, and is often able to deliver custom work within a couple weeks. The Facebook page ‘ Timeless Design Art Studio ’ is an impor - tant portal for potential clients, displaying her works and offering a quick method to contact the artist.

As her reputation grows, Lagasse has been the subject of magazine and newspaper articles, causing her 10 and 7 year old sons to remark, “ Mom, you’re famous! ” She shrugs off the adu -

lation, saying, “ I’m not famous but I am enjoy - ing my life. I really appreciate that people take my art seriously. ”

Bouyed by recent suc - cess, Laegasse is plan - ning a gallery show and sale in Souris in June, showcasing art from both herself and her students. She is also searching for the right space to locate a permanent gallery and studio, and is quietly looking for financial partners to make her dream a reality.

“ My grandfather is looking down on me right now, ” says Lagasse. “ And he’s smil - ing, saying ‘you are liv - ing my dream’. ”

Souris artist aiming to open new gallery

Fellowship Fellowship Fellowship Club Club Club News News News

by Margaret Greaves

Floor Shuffle results for April 1 are as fol - l ows : 1st Mona Canning and Pat Giesbrecht; 2nd Jack Douglas and Alva

Doherty; 3rd Joan Dufily and Irene Shmyr.

500 resul t s for Apri l 2 are as fol - lows: 1st Ralph Jewell

and Isabelle Stephenson; 2nd Roy Douglas and Ron Ramsey; 3rd Edmee Palmer and Lucy Ramsey.


Souris Rugby standouts invited to

national camp

Three former Souris Sabre Rugby players, (in a circle L-R): Amanda Williams, Jodie Hicks and Emily Tuttosi have been selected to attend the National Womenʼs Camp selection. They were on a roster of 38 players selected for the Western camp. All three women currently live in Calgary where they are pursuing their education and playing rugby. PHOTOS /UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY DINOS

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Souris Rugby stars at Canada West Selection Camp by Darci Semeschuk

The Canada West Women’s Rugby Selection Camp was held Shawnigan Lake from April 14 - 18. Thirty-eight athletes will be showing off their talent to the Senior Women’s Rugby coaches and staff in

hopes of joining the 2017 World Cup team. Of those 38 women, three of them are well known to Souris residents. Jodi Hicks, Emily Tuttosi and Amanda Williams have all been invited to the National Selec tion Camp.

Coach Brian Yon knows first hand how determined these three women are both on and off the pitch. There achievements do not surprise him.

“ It doesn’t surprise me that all three girls have been invited to the National Senior Women’s West Camp, ” stated Yon from the Souris School April 15.�“ The girls have proven themselves beyond the high school level playing University and underage National levels. ”

Currently, Tuttosi is attending the University of Calgary where she is studying Kinesiology. She pla ys the position of hooker with the U of C Dinos.

Both Williams and Hicks played with the Dinos as well, Hicks as a scrum half and Williams as a centr e. Williams is currently pursuing her masters in Occupational Therapy with the University of Alberta bu t is taking it in Calgary at a satellite campus. �She plays with a women’s team in Calgary in the summer. Hicks is also pursuing her education in the medical field as well as playing rugby alongside Williams.

“ All three girls are quality players and even better, they are quality people.�I think they just need to go into camp and stick to their own individual strengths and just remember to work hard every minute to show the coaches they really want to push for a spot on the 2017 World Cup squad .” stated Yon when asked about the girls chances at camp. “ I’m extremely proud of Amanda, Emily and Jodie. They don’t realize it right now but they are great role models for our young players here at Souris School and they have p roven with hard work and dedication that more young girls from Souris can attain the same goals as these l adies have.�I sincerely wish them all the best! ”

The women will train for four days where they will have the opportunity to learn and improve skills and decision-making in the mornings with the chance to show off their talent during inter-squad games in the afternoons.


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by Vern May

The School of Hard Knocks, when blood, sweat and tears are often not enough

Some nights are a little rougher than others - those aren’t “blood capsules” as some believe. Vern May, in his role as Vance Nevada, fought his share of battles in the cage and in ladder matches during his 20 year career as a professional wrestler but now he says, “give me a room full of people and a podium any day, as long as I don’t have to tangle with a ladder ever again in my lifetime.” PHOTO / SUBMITTED

Here & There Compiled by Dolores Caldwell

Crossroads This Week Rossburn RCMP arrest three youths

in armed robbery Three youths from the Waywayseecappo First Nation are facing a number of charges after an armed robbery at the Parkway Co-op Convenience Store in Rossburn.

Sentinel Courier Maguire meets with group regarding natural gas

On March 28, a meeting was called by Larry Maguire, Brandon Souris Member of Parliament, to discuss the process of bringing natural gas into the area. A local group has been pursuing this venture for the past few years in a effort to bring an alter - native form of energy to the area, which they believe would be economical enough to attract new industry and residents to the region.

The World Spectator Police investigating theft of ATM

Moosomin RCMP are investigating the theft of an ATM containing an undisclosed amount of cash from the Rocanville branch of Conexus Credit Union. Two pickups, one white and one burgundy in colour, were stole from a business in Langenburg and used in the ATM theft.

The Carberry News-Express Update on the derailment in Gregg

The clean up is still going on in Gregg after the 13 car derailment on March 11. The cause of the derailment is still unknown as of press time, but crews have been working pretty much around the clock to clean up the 30,000 litres of Bitumen that spilled from one of tankers.

The Redvers Optimist Act One Production delivers laughs in Alida

Laughter rang through the air in Alida as Act One Productions presented their annual dinner theatre from March 11 to 14. The play this year was dedi - cated to Noel Gervais who had been a mainstay in the productions since the beginning. Gervais passed away last year and this year’s performance was done in his memory. Actors: Kim Carlsen, Linda Potapinski, Shanna Carriere, Margaret Peet, Tim Cowan, Dale Potapinski, plus plenty of extras.

The Killarney Guide Riders Union sled rocks boy’s world

Lane Robinson, age five, was astonished and delighted when he received a brand new sled, replacing the one stolen by thieves. The 306 Riders Union of Saskatchewan heard about the loss and within a week, they raised the cash and bought a 120 cc Polaris sled (complete with club logo) and presented it to Lane.

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sweat and tears aren’t enough by Vern May

Promoters lay the blame on increasingly bloodthirsty fans, citing that the ticket buyers demand more to keep them lining up at the box office. I guess some - times the real possibility of permanent injury just isn’t enough for wrestling fans. As a result, there have been a wide slate of specialty matches developed over the past century to pique the curiosity of both the diehard and casual fans and encour - age a strong turnout at the gate.

During my career, I have been called upon to appear in a number of these matches - some which increase the potential for injury, some which increase the appeal of the show for enthusiasts and some which were just plain ridiculous. One of the most popular is the cage match.

The cage, when used correctly, is intended to illustrate that there is such a heated dispute between two competitors that it can only be contained (for the safety of the public) inside a locked cage - where fans can be assured that anything goes, including the use of the cage in the process of the carnage. I competed in the cage ten times during my career and a few of those times, I emerged a lit - tle more damaged than when I entered. Perhaps one of the worst was a match on Vancouver Island where I found myself near the top of the structure, try - ing to make my way out when the poorly maintained chain link wall of the struc - ture opened up around my leg, leaving me precariously hanging with my body over the top of the cage, my leg lodged through the cage

wall and no logical means to extract myself from the situation without risking serious injury.

I could appreciate the appeal of the cage but they were some rough matches. The worst though were the ladder matches. In the lad - der match, the sought after prize - usually a champion - ship belt - is suspended from the ceiling and both competitors work to batter the other and then scramble first up the ladder to retrieve the treasure. Of course, there are some close calls which add to the drama of the situation. In short, one can expect to be intercepted and thrown, flipped, drop - kicked or unceremoniously dumped from the ladder at some point or another throughout the contest. If

anyone ever wondered ‘ does that hurt ’, I’d suggest that maybe they climb a lad - der in their garage and have a friend push it away from under them and see what happens. You can’t fake gravity.

“ Fans you don’t want to miss this one. Tonight, for one night only, two wres - tlers will be chained together at the wrist, who - ever is left standing, claims the glory .” Chains, leather straps, tables, chairs, coal miner’s gloves, barbed wire, a metal bus stop sign ... these are just a few of the objects that have sometimes come into play in the inter - est of entertainment. For me, nothing was more effective in selling “wres - tling” than a good old-fash - ioned headlock but maybe

I’m a little old-fashioned like that.

I’ve lost count of all of the different specialty matches that I’ve been advertised to appear in. But what those experiences taught me were that some - times in business, you need to be adaptable to ensure that you are keeping pace with the needs of your cli - ents. That can mean step - ping outside your comfort zone, that may mean tack - ling new challenges and learning new skills - both in your approach and your escape. Some people expe - rience anxiety at the thought of public speaking ... give me a room full of people and a podium any day, as long as I don’t have to tan - gle with a ladder ever again in my lifetime.

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), one of Western Canada’s largestorganizations involved in retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing, is presentlyrecruiting for a

Home Centre Senior Clerk(Trainee)

The successful candidate will possess a strong work ethic, a positive attitude,strong planning and organization skills, as well as a willingness to progress withinthe Co-op Retailing System. This is a training position with intentions ofdeveloping the candidate for a management type position. Duties will includeserving customers within the store and delivering product from the yard to job site.Extensive training will be provided for completing building estimates, properproduct receiving, yard organization and customer service. Pembina Co-op offersa competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Minimumqualifications will include a grade 12 education, and a valid class 3 driver’s licencewith air endorsement. Candidates with a class 5 driver’s licence must be willing toupgrade. Preference will be given to candidates that are mobile within thePembina Co-op system to assume additional responsibility when the trainingperiod is completed. If you are looking for the opportunity to develop a career inretailing, please forward your resume with salary expectations to:

Pembina Co-op Home Centre Manager St. LeonBox 5007 St. Leon, Mb R0G 2E0

Phone: 204-744-4086 Fax 204-744-2071Email: [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will becontacted.Closing date for applications will be March 1st, 2009

HARDWARE/LUMBERCLERK POSITION

PEMBINA CO-OP Pembina Co-op is recruiting for hardware/lumber clerk position at its Souris Home Centre. The successful candidate will possess strong work ethics, a positive attitude, planning and organization skills with the willingness to progress within the Co-op retail system.

Minimum qualifications will include Grade 12 education. Retail and computer skills experience is an asset but we will train.

Must have a valid Class 5 license.

More information is available by contacting the Manager. We thank all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pembina Co-op Home Centre Manager, Souris Box 250, Souris, MB R0K 2C0

Phone: (204)483-2137 Fax: (204)483-2351 [email protected]

Closing date for applications will be April 25, 2014 Closing date for applications is May 6, 2015.


Precious medals found at Stony Mountain Three Souris sisters (L-R): Natalie, Paige and Olivia Eissner, found some “ precious medals ” at the Stony Mountain on Ice Figure Skating Competition, March 27 - 29. Olivia earned two silver medals in Star 1 and Improv Star 1. Natalie earned two bronze medals in Star 2 and Star 2 Improv. Paige earned three medals at the event, silver in Star 5 and Intro to Interpretative and a gold medal in Improv Star 5. The sisters are the daughters of Kim and Jan Eissner of Souris. PHOTO /SUBMITTED

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Position #1 - Starts June 29 to August 14, 2015 (40 hours per week for 7 weeks)

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Applications must be marked “Summer Student – Full-Time” And must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

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Library Library Library Corner Corner Corner

By Alexis MacLean

We have another group of new books here at the Library. Today, I’ll men - tion some of those we have for our younger readers and some of the romances. Next week I will detail some of the thrillers and mysteries.

For our younger read - ers there is Aqualicious, by Victoria Kann, the tale of how Pinkalicious and her brother find a mermaid tucked inside a shell and promise to help her find her way back home. Big Nate Lives It Up and Big Nate: Say Good-bye to Dork City, both by Lincoln Pierce, follow the exploits of Nate Wright - aged 11, four and a half feet tall, with jet black, spiked hair - as he tries to be super cool, without landing in any more trouble at school. Public School Superhero, by James Patterson, is the story of middle schooler Kenny Wright, a bright boy and chess player frequently targeted by bullies. Featuring more than 150 pieces of line art, this is a humourous yet poign - ant look life in middle school. Bookweird, Bookweirder and Bookweirdest, all by

Paul Glennon, all follow a common theme - a boy ends up experiencing many adventures as he quite literally is drawn into the stories he is reading about.

We also have an exciting new series of fictionalized history. Called the I Am Canada series, each book takes an event in Canadian history and explores this by presenting a fictional young person as one of the story’s main char - acters. In this way we are taken through the War of 1812, the Franklin Expedition, the building of the Transcontinental rail - road, the voyage of the Titanic, WWI, Dieppe, the siege of Hong Kong and WWII in occupied France. It is a wonderful way to introduce young people to our history. Historically accurate yet with all the allure of pure fiction, I suspect more than a few adults might also enjoy some of the volumes!

For the romantics among you, we have a number of new books. From Lauraine Snelling comes A Harvest of Hope and To Everything a Season. Both follow Miriam Hastings and Trygve Knutson as Miriam trains to become a nurse, falls in love with Trygve, and then

has to leave him due to a family emergency. Will Miriam give up her training to return to Blessing and Trygve? In Love Letters, by Beverly Lewis, Marlena Wenger has to leave her home and beau to care for her estranged sister’s baby. Totally out of her ele - ment, the story follows Marlena as she tries to do her best while yet keeping her eye fixed firmly on her future. The Vintage Wedding by Katie Fforde, finds three very different women starting up a new busi - ness - designing vintage weddings. Work soon becomes almost too suc - cessful as the three try to find some way to bal - ance work with their own hopes for romance and family. And finally, My Heart Stood Still is the latest offering from Lori Copeland. Three sisters, as crooked as they are beautiful, are suddenly ‘freed’ when the wagon carrying them off to jail comes under attack. Each girl is ‘lib - erated’ by a different man. For some, it is hatred at first sight but they will have to some - how work together to escape pursuers.

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Adams graduating all-star Congratulations to Souris Sabres Krystal Adams of the Varsity Girls basketball team. Krystal was selected to play in the Basketball Manitoba A- AAA Graduating All-star Game on Saturday, April 18, in Winnipeg. Krystal had a tremendous season with the Sabres and her hard work on and off the court paid off with this tremendous honour. Great achievement, Krystal! PHOTO /SUBMITTED

OK Tire Carroll and Corner Equipment arecurrently looking for a sales professional to

work the front counter doing sales for tires and farm equipment parts. Applicants would help

with daily sales of tires, service,maintenance and farm equipment parts as well

as booking appointments for customers.

REQUIREMENTS: • Greet customers at the counter and answer phone calls in a courteous, effi cient manner, provide exceptional customer service and exceed client’s expectations. • Create customer invoices and other paperwork. • Identify customers concerns related to products and services and direct the proper course of action. • Build and maintain positive working relationships with employees and customers. • Assist other employees with shop duties such as tire repairs and assist in mechanical inspections and service. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Intermediate computer skills -Prior tire industry experience would be an asset -ability to work under pressure, good organizational skills and prioritize responsibilities. • Valid driver’s license

OK Tire Carroll/Corner Equipment offers: • Competitive wages based on industry experience • Group benefi ts package • Company matched RRSP Pension Plan.

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Deloraine School – Music/Arts Teacher

Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a 0.5 FTE

Permanent Teacher at Deloraine School. Teaching 0.35 FTE K-6 Music/Art/Drama with the remaining time to be arranged

in various subjects/grades.

To send a letter of application (including a resume and three references), or for further

information contact:

Tony Franklin, Principal Deloraine School

Telephone 204- 483-6274 Email [email protected]

Deadline for applications is April 23, 2015

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful applicants must provide

current criminal record and child abuse registry checks.

Seniors Seniors Seniors Organized Organized Organized

Services Services Services by Mary Ann

Carlisle

S.O.S. (Senior’s Organized Services) office hours 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Phone 204-483- 3106. Located in Victoria Park Lodge (VPL).

Hello and what a lovely day it is outside today as I type this report. A bit windy but all in all a wonderful day. We just had the privilege of listening to the musical talents of Cory Friesen. What a friendly and talented young man. He so loves to entertain us every two �weeks and all who come really enjoy listening to his music and singing along with him.

Be sure to remember to find your spring hats and bonnets and fancy them up, funny or cute, and wear them to our Spring S.O.S. Tea, April 24, at 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Please call us at the office if you have any

questions about our exciting Tea. May 3-9 is “ Let No One Be Alone” week and our tea is a bit early but that is also our theme so please bring a friend with you and let them know others care for them. It is easy to help someone feel better by just spending a little time with them, someday we might just love to have someone befriend us, too.�

Victoria Lifeline is hooked up by S.O.S If you want to call us, we will give you the infor - mation you need and will get you hooked up as quickly as possible and then you can get help 24 hours �a day, seven days a week with just the push of a button. When in need. it will be the best thing you ever had. Call us for more details.

Things To Do at VPL Monday and

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - fun exercises; Wednesday 1:30 p.m. - fun Bingo and Friday 1:30 p.m. - games after - noon. �Come join in what games we have or bring a new game and

we will learn how to play it.

At Crescent Manor, Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. join us for fun exercises in the dining room. You do not have to live at VPL or at Crescent Manor to come and have some fun with us, just come and enjoy. Any questions, please give us a call.

Spring is here and soon it will be summer and we hope to have some outings planned. If you have any ideas,

please let us know.� On June 2, we will be

having our Annual Memory Walk. If you would like to help out or get a pledge form and join us please �come along.

There is a saying that goes like this: “ The road to the future is always under construction”. This sure seems to be true.

That’s all for this week. Take care and we hope to hear from you soon.

RCMP RCMP RCMP News News News

Compiled by Robin Blecker

Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows:

Found items: In two separate incidences, a bank card and a cell phone were turned in to Police. The bank card has been returned to its rightful owner, however the cell phone is still in police custody. If you have lost a cell phone in Souris recently, please contact Police to iden - tify.

Three different youth were reported missing, located and returned home.

Souris RCMP inves - tigated a report of a sus - picious vehicle parked for 12 days on a Souris Street. Vehicle was not stolen but belonged to a Souris resident.

A Souris resident called in a complaint of mischief, reporting that her attic win - dow was found on her porch. The complainant believed it was vandalism. Police attended and observed that the frame supporting the window was rotted and con - cluded that it was likely that it just fell out. The com - plainant believed this to be a plausible explanation and the file was concluded.

Police would like to remind people to refrain from driving quads/ATV’s in Town. Souris RCMP has received several complaints and will be on the lookout for offenders. If you are caught driving an ATV in town, you could be subject to a hefty fine.

Speeding: 2; Other HTA

Calls: 5; False Alarms: 2; Assistance to Other Agency: 1; Criminal Record Checks this month to date: 18.


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On April 22, we observe Earth Day. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day has grown into an international movement with the goal of raising awareness of the need to foster a healthy, sustain - able environment. You can do your part through recycling and other meas - ures, but you can also apply some of the lessons of Earth Day to your financial situation - and, in particular, to your approach to investing. Give these ideas some thought:

• Make the most of your existing resources- One of the most valuable lessons of Earth Day deals with the need to be responsible managers of the natural resources we have available. As an investor, it’s important to maximize the benefits of the resources to which you have access. For example, are you contrib - uting as much as you can afford to your RRSP or TFSA? At the very least, you should put in enough to earn your employer’s matching program, if one is offered.

• Take advantage of a favourable environment - Underlying all Earth Day activities is the goal of creating a healthy envi - ronment in which to live. You may also benefit from a positive investment environment - and that’s what we appear to be experiencing, at least in terms of low interest rates, low inflation and the steady condition of the financial market. So in this favourable atmos - phere, look for those investment opportunities that are appropriate for your situation.

• Don’t over-consume - Excess consumption has played a big role in caus - ing some of the environ - mental issues we face. Consequently, many Earth Day programs teach us to get by with less, or at least to avoid acquiring more than we need. To translate this philosophy into your investment habits, take a close look at the number of trades you make. Are you constantly selling old investments and buying new ones in the hopes of capturing higher returns? This type of trading can result in significant fees and transaction costs - and possibly higher taxes, too. Perhaps just as impor - tantly, this constant activ - ity, with all its starts and stops, may detract from your ability to follow a long-term, consistent investment strategy.

• Avoid “toxic” invest - ment moves - The moti - vation to create Earth Day

was developed, in part, by the growing awareness that industrial toxins were affecting our air and water. And you can find many toxic investment moves, too. To illustrate, many people chase after “hot” stocks after hearing about them from friends or relatives, or seeing them touted by so-called experts in the media. But by the time these people acquire the hot stocks, the stocks may already have cooled off. Furthermore,

these stocks may not have been appropriate for these investors in the first place. Another potentially “toxic” investment move is to try to time the market - that is, try to buy invest - ments when prices are low and sell when they’re high. In theory, this is a good way to invest; in practice, it’s almost impossible to predict mar - ket highs and lows. Instead, consider buying quality investments and holding them for the long

term, or at least until your needs change.

By following these Earth Day-related sugges - tions, you can help your - self make progress toward a healthier, and possibly more productive, invest - ment environment. And that’s worth celebrating more than once a year.

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The Souris Glenwood Foundation was estab - lished back in 1993. Dr. Ben Sutter, along with other community mem - bers, had a vision to start a Community Foundation to pool charitable gifts in a capital fund.

The current Souris Glenwood Foundation Board would like to see this capital fund grow so

more community projects could be supported. All donations are retained as capital and the generated earnings are used each year for target areas of need.

In 2014, the following groups benefitted from these earnings:

1. Hillcrest (Plum & Railway) Museum - Brochures - $1,000.

2. Souris Glenwood Library - VPS Daisy

Player - $369. 3. Seniors Organized

Services - PA Sound System - $1.000.

4. Avalon Theatre - Renovations for Change Rooms - $1,000.

5. Skate Park - Construction - $1,500.

The Foundation Fund grows through the gen - erosity of many donors, both large and small. Again we extend our appreciation to the Souris Lions Club, Monsanto, Donors Choice and other people who have made personal donations to the capital fund this past year.

There is an exciting new project initiated by the Thomas Sills Foundation in Winnipeg, that could see our capital fund grow substantially. There will be more infor - mation on this in the near future.

The Souris Glenwood Foundation has had many community members serve on the Board over the years. The current Board has 10 members: Sandy Sanderson, Darcy Gerow, Andy Barclay, Lois Brown, Darryl Jackson, Glen Tosh, Carman Tufts, Harvey Veldhouse, Greg Harasymchuk and Glenda McConnell.

Please consider donat - ing to and supporting the Souris Glenwood Foundation, which in turn supports your com - munity. Feel free to con - tact a Board member with any questions you may have.

Who is the Souris Glenwood Foundation?


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WANTED Looking to buy “ Honey Bees” , bee boxes, supers, nuc’s, extracting equipment. Phone 204- 740-0366.

HELP WANTED The International Peace Garden is seeking seasonal staff for cafe, gift shoppe, grounds, gate admissions and horticultural positions. You may call 1-888-432- 6733 or email [email protected] for applications. Mail resume to Box 419, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0, www.peacegarden.com. ----------------------------------- Beekeeper needs labourers and beekeeper technicians. Call Fernie Bisson 204- 724-3584. ----------------------------------- Part-time/casual cook, must be available evenings and weekends. Send resume to Victoria Park Lodge, Box 940, Souris, MB.

COMING EVENTS

The family of Glenn and Marion Maguire invite you to join them to celebrate their 50th anniversary at a Come and Go Tea at St. James Anglican Church, Rivers, MB on Saturday, April 25, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. No gifts please. -----------------------------------

St. Paul’s United Church, Souris Spring Turkey Supper, Sunday, April 19, 2015. Two sittings 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. Adults $12, students (12 and under) $6 and preschool (5 years and under) free. Tickets available at Church Office, Souris Medical Associates or Heather Williams 204- 483-3804. ----------------------------------- Souris Legion #60 General Meeting, Tuesday, April 21, 8:00 p.m. All members required, please attend.

16 TH A NNUAL S PRING C ONSIGNMENT A UCTION Sunday, April 26, 2015 • 10:00 a.m.

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Western employees are: • Motivated • Organized • Customer service and sales oriented • Amazing team players • Involved and committed to the community • Models of our Guiding Principles

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• Liaise between customers and external insurance companies • Ensure accurate data entry of all customer information, invoicing, and coverage selection • Develop and maintain strong rapport with client groups and internal customers • Accept, quote, and bind insurance within underwriting authority • Process changes to insurance policies and endorsements • Ensure follow up on all accounts receivables and non-sufficient funds to resolve outstanding

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What being a member of the Western team will provide you: • Extensive opportunities to train and develop yourself professionally and personally • 100% company sponsored extended health and dental benefits • Three weeks vacation upon the first year of hiring • Be part of the team in an established, reputable company and within a friendly and respectful work

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O BITUARY VACHON

Jean (John) Louis, May 18, 1940 - April 8, 2015

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and brother on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Souris Hospital. Jean passed away peacefully with family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Jean devoted his entire life to God, family and the farm. His focus on these three elements formed the

man he became. As a young child, Jeanʼs devotion began with his mother and fatherʼs faith in God, attending a small one-room Hesselwood country school, and working on the family farm. After completing school to Grade 8, Jean continued to work with his father south of Oak Lake until he later married Anita (Desrochers) and purchased the family farm in 1962. Jeanʼs devotion enabled him to enjoy and endure all the good and bad that life had to offer. During this time he had four boys (Louis, Paul, Daniel and Guy). Jean and Anita loved the family farm life, to see their children grow and to be able to all work together. His ability to keep everyone involved with hard work and actually like it is very impressive. Jean enjoyed family and community gatherings, dancing, good food, drink, and a good joke. He was known for the laughter he shared with others through his generous and giving nature. Unfortunately, life can throw its misfortunes. In 1997, Anita passed away with cancer, devastating the family unit. With the help of his faith in God, the support of all his family and friends and the farm to keep him busy, Jean was able to cope and move on. Life can also bring good. Jean could not see himself alone so started to venture from the farm to find new friends. In 2002, Jean married Marie Roy who came with her three children (Lucien, Suzanne and Maurice) and their children. Jean and Marie started their new life in Brandon. At this point, Jean slowed up his time on the farm to do more dancing, travelling and be with family. Jeanʼs devotion to God, family and the farm allowed him to become a loving husband, father and friend. This devotion even prepared him for the final chapter of his life, cancer. Despite his battle with cancer, he maintained a positive attitude and embraced the opportunity to prepare himself, his family and his friends. Jean made it very clear to everyone that he was happy with the life he was given. Thank you Papa. Jean is survived by his beloved wife Marie Roy (née Lussier), his four sons Louis (Sherri) of Oak Lake, Paul (Jeanne) of Oak Lake, Daniel (Tammy) of Ile des Chênes and Guy (Johanne) of Winnipeg, step-son Lucien (Ginette) of Winnipeg, step-daughter Suzanne (Roberto) of Winnipeg and step-son Maurice (Corry) of Macdowall, SK, who all meant the world to him. He was a proud father and grandfather. His 24 grandchildren were the joy of his life: Janelle, Albert, Natalie and Marc, David, Nicholas, Alicia, Adrian and Émilie, Anita, Michael, Nadine and Julie, Jeremy, Devon and Kyle, Chantal and Rachelle (Roy), Kalene Roy (Devin Jackson) and Jesse (Roy), Matthew and Josee (Trzaskowski-Roy) and Kode and Leesha (Sinclair). He will be lovingly remembered by his 8 sisters Alice (Alarie), Thérèse Vachon, S.G.M., Jeanne (Côme) Fillion, Irène (Arthur) Boulet, Annette (Roger) Blaise, Cécile (Marcel) Bourgouin, Marie-Ange (Léon) Ricard and Helene (Jim) Ross and three brothers Eugène (Dolorès), Gérard (Diane) and Marcel (Aline). He is also survived by his mother-in-law Gemma Stevens, sisters-in-law Yvonne Seewald and Emelie Lavallee and brother-in-law Louis Lussier, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by his first wife Anita (Desrochers), father and mother Albert and Bernadette (Labelle), brothers Louis and Denis, sister-in-law Marie (Grisé) Vachon, brothers-in-law Gérald Desrochers, Emilien Alarie, and Paul Seewald, fathers-in-law Albert Desrochers and John Stevens, mother-in-law Beatrice (Boulet) Desrochers, daughter-in-law Sheryl-Lynn (Robbins) Vachon. Prayers will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, Brandon, on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Augustineʼs Roman Catholic Church, 327-4th Street, Brandon, on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Viewing will take place between 10:15 to 10:50 a.m. Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Michael Raj Savarimuthu as Celebrant. Wheelchair accessibility for ceremony and reception available. Active and honorary pallbearers will be Louis, Paul, Guy, Lucien, Maurice, and Daniel. Interment will follow later at the Oak Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to one of the following: Canadian Cancer Society, 415-1st Street, Brandon, MB R7A 2W8; Oak Lake Cemetery, Box 192, Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0 or to St. Augustineʼs Roman Catholic Church, 327-4th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 3H1. Thank you to Dr. David Cram and the nursing staff at Souris Hospital and Brandon Palliative and Home Care personnel for all their support and help in making Jeanʼs last days as comfortable as possible. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com.

Filly Filly Filly Health & Health & Health &

Fitness Fitness Fitness by Jonathan

Filewich

Jonathan Filewich is a Souris based personal trainer and holds a degree in Physical Education. Can stress be a good thing?

The answer can and should be yes. The hardest part of any program is the beginning. �Your body is not used to training and some - times you can barely walk

after the first workout.�Each step reminds you of the tough leg workout you did the day before. This is known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), and it happens to EVERYONE.

Physical stress on your body can be a good thing when done properly and to the right extent.�As you train over time, your body will begin to adapt and you will feel less DOMS.�When you no longer feel any soreness, your body has become con - ditioned to that particular set

of exercises and your body is in a state of homeostasis. Homeostasis describes when your body is in balance, you are not losing muscle but you are not gaining muscle either.�This is when you know it is time to switch up your workout by changing the exercises or the amount of weight or repetitions you do.�You need to push outside of this comfort zone and challenge your body to feel physical stress again.�Remember, this physical stress is only posi - tive when used in modera -

tion.�We never want you to go too far or too fast because there is an increased risk of injury.�

Rather than go on and on about the scientific aspect of stress as it relates to homeo - stasis, I will answer three frequently asked questions in this area:

1) What is the right amount of training for my son or daughter?

For younger athletes it isn’t about physical stress but rather proper devel - opment. In the 12 - 15 developmental age range, the athletes need to be focused on learning the proper mechanics of exer - cises. As they get older, they will need to start increasing physical stress otherwise they will get in a comfort zone and they will not actu - ally progress.�

2) How often should my son or daughter see a strength coach?

This is one of the hardest questions because it has financial implications. Before I even answer it, you need to know Outperforme Athletics was developed to serve the athletes. We con - tinue with that belief to this day.�

In a perfect world, we would have as many contact hours as possible in the beginning to not only help develop, but to motivate and encourage our athletes so they can push themselves on their own when they get older. Please keep in mind that not every session is with

a coach and our program - ming allows for independent athlete workouts that fit their schedules.�

R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s Based on Age:

12 -13 age group: Working out in the gym -

twice a week Track - twice a week C a r d i o v a s c u l a r

Conditioning - once a week (optional) �

14 - 15�age group: Working out in the gym -

three times a week Track - twice a week C a r d i o v a s c u l a r

Conditioning - once a week 16 - 18 age group: Working out in the gym -

four days a week (two days upper body, two days lower body)

Track - twice a week C a r d i o v a s c u l a r

Conditioning - once a week (possibly twice based on development)

18+ age group: Working out in the gym

– four days a week (two days upper body, two days lower body)

Track - twice a week C a r d i o v a s c u l a r

Conditioning - twice a week �* These are general rec -

ommendations.�More spe - cific programming would be made to meet each individ - ual athlete’s training needs as indicated by assessments and goal setting.

3) How do I know I am working hard enough?

Today we rely a great deal on technology such as

heart rate monitors to get results on how hard an ath - lete is working. This tech - nology can give us a fairly accurate heart rate reading, but it is still difficult to determine exactly how hard an athlete is actually pushing themselves.�When the ath - lete is young, they need to learn what hard work is. Very rarely has an athlete ever experienced stress and are scared of the unknown. I will always remember what my first strength coach, Ian G a l l a g h e r ( mobile.nytimes.com/2014/ 01/30/sports/hockey/trainer- finds-himself-on-both-sides- o f - c a n a d i e n s - b r u i n s - rivalry.html?referrer= ) told me when I was a teenager - a true athlete does every sin - gle repetition even when the strength coach isn’t watch - ing. Ian, if and when you read this, I still have night - mares of dumbbell walking lunges at Eastglen School in Edmonton. I was deter - mined to do every single thing he asked, even when it hurt mentally and physically because I trusted his abilities and I wanted to see how far I could push myself as an athlete.�

Stress is a good thing when it is used scientifically. �For example, repetitions are much higher in a muscular endurance workout than a power workout.�The pur - pose of a muscular endur - ance workout is to raise your heart rate and work your muscles for an extended period of time.�In contrast, a power workout is usually completed near the end of your training periodization schedule and often uses higher resistance for fewer repetitions.�

As an athlete you need to know what muscles you are training, why you are train - ing them, and what it should feel like.�A strength coach can help you create a spe - cialized program, but only you will know when it feels right.�Each individual must work to find that perfect bal - ance of positive physical stress and comfort so they can push themselves accord - ingly and gain confidence for training independently.� �

Outperforme Athletics is proud to educate our sur - rounding communities and share our knowledge base. Please feel free to contact me with any comments, questions, or suggestions for future articles at jon@out - performe.com


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On Thursday, April 9, 23 people, ready to make noise, attended our Bingo evening. Gladys Skoc was the loudest with four shouts and close behind her with three yells was Betty Devins. Double hollers came from Gale Collinson and Tina

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Our meat draw of Friday, April 10, was a busy evening and the lucky tickets were well spread over the Clubroom. Only Grant Ewen managed to take

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Hi Reena, When I bought my house, there was a large green mat glued to the concrete porch.�The mat recently ri pped and had to

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New crematorium for Souris

A new crematorium in Souris is slated to open sometime in May. Pictured right: Richard Gordon building a cremation container in the workshop of his new business adjacent to the Souris-Glenwood Cemetery. Below: Head contractor Trevor Jenkins, T&M Jenkins Contracting, putting finishing touches on the new building. PHOTOS / GLEN KIRBY

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by Glen Kirby The owner of a new cre -

matorium opening on the outskirts of Souris says his neighbours are supportive and he believes any contro - versy about the operation has been defused.

“Some people did approach the RM (former Rural Municipality of Glenwood) with concerns when they first heard about it,” says Richard Gordon. “I phoned them and met with them before we went to the RM for approval and explained that this type of operation takes a lot of paperwork and a lot of regulations.”

Gordon has been work - ing on the project since July 2014 and expects to be open within a month in a new building adjacent to the Souris-Glenwood Cemetery, one kilometre north of town on Highway 250.

“We knew it would take a while to get all the nec - essary approvals,” says Gordon. “But there have been some unforeseen delays in getting hydro and natural gas to the site.”

In addition to the utili - ties inspections, Gordon must obtain environmental approvals from the prov - ince of Manitoba and an operating license from the Funeral Board of Manitoba.

Funeral Board Administrator Denise Carriere says Gordon will be granted a license once Manitoba Conservation

determines the emissions from the cremation cham - ber, called a retort, are within operating guidelines.

Gordon’s retort was built in Florida and he will be travelling there within the next few weeks for training, although he is no stranger to the business.

“I ran the crematorium at Rosewood Memorial in Brandon from 1996 until 2009,” says Price. His father, also Richard Gordon, worked in the funeral business from 1960-1981 and purchased Rosewood Memorial Chapel and Gardens in 1967.

With cremations more popular today than tra - ditional burials, and the nearest crematoriums located in Brandon and Minnedosa, Gordon had been looking for the oppor - tunity to start-up a service in Souris.

“When the property next to the cemetery became available, it fit right in,” he says, adding the cost of getting the business up and running will be “in the high six figures.”

Former RM Councillor Leslie Chudley supported Gordon’s rezoning request last fall and says any new business in the community is welcome.

“It’s good to have differ - ent types of businesses,” says Chudley. “ It’s a suit - able location and he did a lot of preliminary work before asking for the rezon -

ing.” “I have letters of support

from nearby residents,” says Gordon.

In anticipation of the amalgamation between the RM of Glenwood and the Town of Souris late last year, Gordon says he also obtained support from Town Councillors.

The Funeral Board cur - rently lists 17 crematoriums in Manitoba and Carriere says it’s often that a new retort comes into operation even though the number of cremations performed has been steadily climbing. She says cremations are a cost- effective alternative to a funeral and continue to gain in popularity as funeral plot space becomes an issue in many communi - ties.

Gordon says he is work - ing part-time with Kowalchuk’s Funeral Home and believes area residents will appreciate the opportunity to use local cremation services.

An open house is planned in May for inter - ested residents to tour the new operation.

New crematorium set to open

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