Vol. 130 No. 45 Friday, January 18, 2013 www.minnedosatribune.com 90 cents + tax Minnedosa, Manitoba Canada R0J 1E0 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. W e’d like to print a correction regarding the two ve- hicle collision that occurred near Morris Industries last Monday, January 7th and was reported on the front page of last week’s Tribune. ere was a driver (an 89-year-old male) and pas- senger (87-year-old female) in the Buick LeSabre, both from Rivers, MB. A 62-year-old male from Minnedosa was driving the Tahoe with no passengers. All three were sent to hospital. Female passenger injured in crash By KATE SJOBERG O ver 100 volunteers recently participated in hauling seating for over 4,600 spectators from the old Winnipeg Blue Bomb- er Stadium to Minnedosa. e load took five trips; the work and travel usu- ally spanning 11 hours. e club (with seat backs!) and bench seating will be used by Rockin’ the Fields (RFM) of Minnedosa and Minnedosa Regional Events Centre (MREC). is included donations of fl atbeds and pickup trucks, time, and muscle. Darcy Bialas of RFM and Scott Burgess of MREC were able to tour the sta- dium following the final Bombers game, and then bid on items their respec- tive organizations thought would be useful. ey won some and lost some in the bids, getting lucky on seat- ing and lighting; losing out on the Subway log cabin, and the Jumbotron. On the Jumbotron, Bialas was disappointed about being about $49,000 short. Still, the venture was a community eff ort for com- munity benefit. e team thinks they may have even brought too much seating back for the two organiza- tions, and want to off er it to other community projects. What’s more, the Bombers organization do- nated some of the materi- als brought back. MREC and RFM are grateful for the generous support of all those involved, especially Boyd Trucking, Longhorn Transport, Curle Trucking, VM Transport, Jim Tom- linson, Les Moffatt Inc., Calvin Jacobson, Lyle Pop- ien, Heritage Co-op, Levs- ki Logistics (Wpg) Hertz Equipment Rental, Clark McNabb, Max McNabb and the McNabb fam- ily, Barry Coutts, Leonard Nelson, RFM and MREC Boards, fans, and volun- teers, Nad’s Hockey Club, the Minnedosa Bomb- ers Hockey Club, the 1976 Minnedosa Midget Hockey Club, the Little River Game and Fish Association, and the Winnipeg Blue Bomb- ers. Of course, this will all really matter after three days of Rockin’ the Fields this summer, when ev- eryone can take a load off against seat backed chairs for the last acts of the weekend. Blue Bombers seats to benefit RFM/MREC Photo submitted ONLINE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE MINNEDOSA TRIBUNE $35 plus tax per year Visit www.minnedosatribune.com or call (204) 867-3816 Naming rights secured for MREC - See Page 9 Clanwilliam Greys 1972-77 headed for Hall of Fame S oftball Manitoba has announced its 2013 Hall of Fame inductees and the Clanwilliam Greys 1972- 77 is one of three teams to be inducted this year. e Greys dominated fastball in southern Mani- toba and in provincial play during this five year pe- riod going undefeated during the fi rst two seasons in the Minnedosa and District Fastball League. e Greys played 90 games in 1972 and 92 games the fol- lowing year. e latter brought them $1,100 in tourna- ment prize money. In 1973, with several additions, the Greys joined the Brandon Centennial Fastball League and by 1976 they won the league title and played in the Senior “a” provincials for the fourth consecutive year. Other teams slated for Hall of Fame induction in- clude the 1930-1935 Native Sons (Canucks) and the 1984 – 1987 Manitoba Men’s Masters Team. Individu- al athlete inductees will include Dr. C.(Sheppy) Her- shfield, Harold (Googs) Hindle, Heather (Newsham) Ruby, Sandy (Newsham) Maskiw and Donna Man- ning. Coach Met Simenik and baseball builders Ernie Delorme and Garry Johnston were also announced for the Hall of Fame. e 12th annual induction banquet and ceremo- ny for the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame will be held in Winnipeg in early May.
We acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada
through the Canada Periodical Fund
of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
We’d like to print a correction regarding the two ve-hicle collision that occurred near Morris Industries
last Monday, January 7th and was reported on the front page of last week’s Tribune. Th ere was a driver (an 89-year-old male) and pas-senger (87-year-old female) in the Buick LeSabre, both from Rivers, MB. A 62-year-old male from Minnedosa was driving the Tahoe with no passengers. All three were sent to hospital.
Female passenger injured in crash
By KATE SJOBERG
Over 100 volunteers recently participated
in hauling seating for over 4,600 spectators from the old Winnipeg Blue Bomb-er Stadium to Minnedosa. Th e load took fi ve trips; the work and travel usu-ally spanning 11 hours. Th e club (with seat backs!) and bench seating will be used by Rockin’ the Fields (RFM) of Minnedosa and Minnedosa Regional Events Centre (MREC). Th is included donations of fl atbeds and pickup trucks, time, and muscle.
Darcy Bialas of RFM and Scott Burgess of MREC were able to tour the sta-dium following the fi nal Bombers game, and then bid on items their respec-tive organizations thought would be useful. Th ey won some and lost some in the bids, getting lucky on seat-ing and lighting; losing out on the Subway log cabin, and the Jumbotron. On the Jumbotron, Bialas was disappointed about being about $49,000 short. Still, the venture was a community eff ort for com-munity benefi t. Th e team thinks they may have even
brought too much seating back for the two organiza-tions, and want to off er it to other community projects. What’s more, the Bombers organization do-nated some of the materi-als brought back. MREC and RFM are grateful for the generous support of all those involved, especially Boyd Trucking, Longhorn Transport, Curle Trucking, VM Transport, Jim Tom-linson, Les Moff att Inc., Calvin Jacobson, Lyle Pop-ien, Heritage Co-op, Levs-ki Logistics (Wpg) Hertz Equipment Rental, Clark McNabb, Max McNabb
and the McNabb fam-ily, Barry Coutts, Leonard Nelson, RFM and MREC Boards, fans, and volun-teers, Nad’s Hockey Club, the Minnedosa Bomb-ers Hockey Club, the 1976 Minnedosa Midget Hockey Club, the Little River Game and Fish Association, and the Winnipeg Blue Bomb-ers. Of course, this will all really matter after three days of Rockin’ the Fields this summer, when ev-eryone can take a load off against seat backed chairs for the last acts of the weekend.
Blue Bombers seats to benefi t RFM/MREC
Photo submitted
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Clanwilliam Greys 1972-77 headed for Hall of Fame
Softball Manitoba has announced its 2013 Hall of Fame inductees and the Clanwilliam Greys 1972-
77 is one of three teams to be inducted this year. Th e Greys dominated fastball in southern Mani-toba and in provincial play during this fi ve year pe-riod going undefeated during the fi rst two seasons in the Minnedosa and District Fastball League. Th e Greys played 90 games in 1972 and 92 games the fol-lowing year. Th e latter brought them $1,100 in tourna-ment prize money. In 1973, with several additions, the Greys joined the Brandon Centennial Fastball League and by 1976 they won the league title and played in the Senior “a” provincials for the fourth consecutive year. Other teams slated for Hall of Fame induction in-clude the 1930-1935 Native Sons (Canucks) and the 1984 – 1987 Manitoba Men’s Masters Team. Individu-al athlete inductees will include Dr. C.(Sheppy) Her-shfi eld, Harold (Googs) Hindle, Heather (Newsham) Ruby, Sandy (Newsham) Maskiw and Donna Man-ning. Coach Met Simenik and baseball builders Ernie Delorme and Garry Johnston were also announced for the Hall of Fame. Th e 12th annual induction banquet and ceremo-ny for the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame will be held in Winnipeg in early May.
2 Th e Minnedosa TribuneFriday, January 18, 2013
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Congratulations to each of our 3 Grand Prize Winners along with the 48 daily draw winners in the recent “Heritage Co-op 12 Days of Christmas”
The winners of FREE GAS FOR A YEAR: From our Brandon store – Shirlee Tremback of GriswoldFrom our Minnedosa store – Dale Kane of Minnedosa
From our Erickson and Sandy Lake locations – Karen Huntinghawk of Erickson
We would like to thank everyone for entering the draws and supporting your local Co-op.
By KATE SJOBERG
The owner of RxNorth, the internet phar-
macy formerly based in Minnedosa, has been sen-tenced to 48 months in
prison by a Miami court; a forfeiture of $300,000; and a fi ne of $25,000. Ac-cording to Th e Huffi ngton Post, the US Justice De-partment says Strempler was sentenced “for his role in a scheme to defraud consumers purchasing pharmaceuticals online”. Prosecutors had originally sought up to 20 years in prison and the forfeiture of $95 million in alleged pro-ceeds from his business. Th e Justice Department said Strempler and his co-conspirators sold drugs to Americans “falsely repre-senting that RxNorth was selling safe prescription drugs in compliance with regulations in Canada, the
United Kingdom and the United States.” Th e US Justice De-partment says the Food and Drug Administration advised Strempler in 2001 that his drug sales would be illegal in the United States as the quality of drugs from foreign sourc-es could not be assured and were not approved for sale. Th at year, the Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association’s discipline committee concluded that Strempler had improperly fi lled “in excess of 10,000 orders for medication for patients residing in the United States of America without receiving pre-scriptions from a medi-
cal practitioner or dentist licensed to practice in Canada.” Th e Winnipeg Free Press reported that in 2006, one of Strempler’s former employees, Ed-ward Hector said he was told, “Under no circum-stances are you to tell any customer that their medi-cation comes from the Ba-hamas.” In 2007, Th e New York Times reported that investigators from Pfi zer found that some of the medicines had come from China, a country known for producing counter-feit medicine. Th e drugs moved from China to Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates, and to the Bahamas. Th e individual
prescriptions were fi lled, and then sent to the UK where UK postage would be affi xed and then mailed to the US. In August and Sep-tember of 2006, the US Food and Drug Adminis-tration intercepted 5,000 packages from the on-line pharmacy and also warned Americans not to buy 10 drugs from RxNorth or related web-sites because preliminary testing had found coun-terfeits.
Th e Winnipeg Free Press reported last week that former partner Dar-ren Jorgenson indicated that when American phar-maceutical companies began limiting drug sales
to Canadian pharmacies to counter Internet sales, many Internet pharmacies began sourcing their drugs overseas from legitimate pharmacies in Israel, Ire-land, Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia. But Strempler began sourc-ing prescription drugs from places such as Dubai, where there is a greater potential for counterfeit drugs. Strempler won the Prairie Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Mediplan, the precursor to RxNorth. He was living in Pana-ma with his family prior to his arrest in a Miami air-port last June. A restitution hearing has been slated for Febru-ary 26th.
Andrew Strempler sentenced to four years in US prison
File photo
By DARRYL HOLYK
Town Council met for its first meeting of
the new year on Tuesday, January 8th, with Mayor Orr presiding. Council-lors Luker, Skatch, Saler, Wedgewood and Tay-lor were in attendance. Councillor MacDowall was absent. The meeting opened with a public hearing to deal with a zoning bylaw to allow modular homes in residential zones with-in the Town of Minnedo-sa and to increase the minimum floor area of all housing units, including single detached homes, apartments, mobile and modular homes from 600
square feet to 800 square feet. Exceptions to this size requirement would include senior suites and Personal Care suites, as well as any existing hous-ing less than 800 square feet, which would be pro-tected under the grandfa-thering clause. Resident, Robert Marks, was in attendance to share some of his con-cerns with this proposed zoning bylaw change. Mr. Marks did not agree with the minimum housing size of 800 square feet. “I un-derstand the argument for single detached homes,” stated Marks. “But as far as apartments and mo-bile homes, I don’t see it. I think it goes against the
notion of aff ordable hous-ing.” After some discus-sion between council and recommendations from Brian Skatch of the Tan-ner’s Crossing Planning District, council agreed to amend the zoning bylaw to set the minimum re-quirement of 800 square feet for modular homes only. All other dwelling units will stay the same at a minimum of 600 square feet. Next, a variation hear-ing was held to deal with a variation application applied for by Doug and Maxine Laws to vary the front yard requirement of their residential lot, along Centennial Avenue, to
allow for an addition to the front of their home. Neighbour, Reg Scott, was in attendance but had no objections to the variation and as no other objections were received, Council approved the variation ap-plication to vary the front yard requirement from 25 feet to 17 feet. Councillor Taylor re-ported that 20 applica-tions were received for the position of Rec Director for the Minnedosa Dis-trict Recreation Commis-sion. From these applica-tions received, a short list of eight candidates was made with interviews ex-pected to begin shortly.
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Dear Editor,
After listening to all the Idle No More coverage on the news for the last month I feel compelled to
write this letter. I worked for 34 years and 9 months for Canadian Pacifi c Railway. During this time I went where I needed to keep working. I did this to have the things that I wanted as a young man, then later on help raise my family and give them a roof over their heads, to feed and clothe them and give them the nice things they wanted and needed. When my wife’s children (our children) were older we helped put them through College and University. Now our youngest daughter is going to University and again we are helping her out. All this time they had to work at part-time jobs to help pay their own way and take out loans to help out. Th is last year I have taken a part-time job to help our young-est daughter out as well as give ourselves some things we want (vacations and such). I have done these things so our children can get a good education, so they can go out in this world and get good jobs and become in-dependent. I listen to the Chiefs talk about Idle No More and all I hear them say is they want what was given to them
in the Treaty. Th ey want education for their children, how they want their share from the land and all that is in and under it. How they want to protect the water in this Country. Not once in all this Rhetoric have I heard them say that they want for their children to become educated so they can go out in the workforce and WORK, be-come self-dependent and not have to stay dependent on the government of Canada for another 100 years. Is this their dream for the people of First Nations, that their people can remain living on Reserves and the WORKING people of Canada can support them. Not once through all of this have I heard any of the Chiefs admit that there has been any wrong doings on the part of any of the Chiefs, that there was spending that has been inappropriate. We have not seen the housing of Chief Th eresa Spence, does she live in the same condi-tions as the rest of the people of Attawapiskat? Was this hunger strike timed to take attention away from the au-dit that was to come out on Attawapiskat?
Dwight Boyd,Minnedosa MB
Idle too long
Ye Old
Trib2003 – In a hard fought battle, the R.M. of Odanah council has decided to rescind their former motion and re-enter as a partner in the regional landfi ll facility. Souris community leader and longtime volunteer, Leanne Rowat, has offi cially announced her intention to seek the PC nomination for the Minnedosa constitu-ency.
1993 – Th e Minnedosa District Hospital Board has let tenders for the demolition of the old hospital build-ing. Town Councillor Drebit voices his regret that an alternative use for the building was never investigated. A $1.5 million expansion to the neighbouring Personal Care Home is anticipated to begin immediately upon completion of the demolition work.
1983 – Some local advertisers include: L and S Gro-cery in Rapid City, Jack’s Rainbow Diner in Newdale and Dr. Roland Bohemier with Minnedosa Chiropractic Life Centre.
1963 – Mrs. Florence Orr is presented a life member-ship scroll and pin for her years of work and contribu-tion to the Minnedosa Ladies’ Curling Club.
1953 – Meat prices from the local Safeway: picnic ham - 35 cents/pound, bacon – 39 cents/pound, wie-ners – 98 cents for three pounds, bologna – 27 cents/pound, pickerel fi llets – 49 cents/pound.
1923 – Town Council places at the disposal of the fi re brigade a recreation room and sleeping quarters over Ed Taylor’s garage. A new station, under the name of Rackham, has been opened between Erickson and Elphinstone by the CNR.
1913 – Work on the Bank of Hamilton building will start as soon as possible in the spring. Th e building is to be 28’ x 50’, two storeys of red brick and limestone facing.
1903 – Th e CNR has defi nitely ruled that “Clanwil-liam” shall remain the name of the new station on the Neepawa-Rossburn branch.
1893 – Town Council appoints Charles Law as con-stable and decides that he does not need handcuff s.
Dear Editor,
On January 10th, 2013 in Oak River, MB, 10 munici-pal corporations and MLA Leanne Rowat, met to
discuss the Province of Manitoba’s recent announce-ment that municipalities with a population of less than 1,000 people would have to amalgamate in time for the 2014 municipal elections. Th e municipalities represented at the meeting were the R.M. ‘s of Blan-shard; Daly, Hamiota, Harrison, Miniota, Saskatch-ewan, Strathclair, and Woodworth and the Town’s of Hamiota and Rapid City. With much discussion on this subject, all munici-palities at the meeting were unanimously opposed to forced amalgamations. We, as municipal offi cials, cannot see any benefi ts to amalgamation and our ratepayers and residents should be the people to tell
elected councils on which direction they should pro-ceed. Municipalities with less than 1,000 population are required to submit a preliminary indication of their amalgamation partner or partners by January 31st, 2013 to Manitoba Local Government. Th e delegates at the meeting were opposed to forced amalgamation and agreed that the form should not be completed by municipalities that are opposed to forced amalgamation. It is hoped that all aff ected municipalities will take a united stand in this matter. Residents and ratepayers who are opposed to forced amalgamation are urged to contact their M.L.A.s and make their views known.
Brent Fortune,Reeve, R. M. of Blanshard
Municipalities band together to oppose amalgamation
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Happy 2013 Minnedosa friends, and followers
of the column. It has been a month since I have writ-ten in the paper. I returned home from holidays in the middle of the night on the deadline for last week’s article. Alas, I decided to skip going to the offi ce at 3 a.m. to write the article to meet the deadline. As per usual let’s have a look at what your local RCMP have been up to. I won’t touch on every single thing that has hap-pened while I was gone,
or you will be reading the column all day long. Th ere were 91 calls for service in the last time period. Th ings do slow down when the weather gets cold, but not when it turns to blizzards. Police were responding to accidents and stranded vehicles just recently when the wind decided to blow. I felt responsible for bring-ing the southern Alberta wind back with me, but didn’t blame myself for long because we were run-ning around dealing with a lot. My words of wisdom
this week are as follows. When the highways are closed, fi nd a hotel and bunker down. It’s not worth it trying to make it any further. Besides wind and blizzards, police dealt with assaults, drugs, mis-chief, arson, impaired drivers and more. Police were called one night by some concerned lakefront property owners. Th ey saw vehicle lights out on the lake and were wor-ried that they were in dis-tress. I happened to be in the campground already telling some vehicle driv-ers to shut ’er down for the night so they wouldn’t get stuck in the drifting snow. Th e highways were closed on this particular night. It wasn’t pleasant outside. I called the people who had made the complaint and they stated there were still lights on but it was more
so down on the lake. I cranked up the four wheel drive in the truck and headed into the great un-known. As I drove through the campground the drift-ing snow nearly got my truck a couple times. I got down to the water’s edge and noticed two trucks and two snowmobiles, none running. Th ere were lights on in a fi shing shack though. Th e Mountie in me wanted to investigate fur-ther so I hopped out of my truck and started running across the frozen lake. I ap-proached the fi shing shack and heard laughter. Imme-diately I was fi lled with re-lief. Th ese folks were not in distress. With the windchill it felt like -33 though. Who would want to be out fi sh-ing in this weather I won-dered? And at 9 p.m? So I decided to go all the way up to the shack and say
hello. I was pleased to fi nd a 60 degree swing in tem-perature when I walked in the door to the shack. It was nicely heated and the faces were all friendly. It turned out to be a social gathering. Th ey were not freezing, but in fact were experiencing tropical like temperatures out on the lake that night. Who knew? Apparently the fi sh were not biting, but the shack members seemed to be enjoying themselves all the same. A part of me was a little sad to leave the warmth and laughter of the shack as I trudged back out into the cold. At the end of the day it turned out to be a nice ending for some peo-ple who were thought to be in distress. We appreciated the call and were happy with the outcome. What would the Cops’ Corner be without a heavy
footed driver? Even though weather conditions are cool and the roads aren’t ideal, there are still some folks in a hurry to get from point “A” to point “B” in a quicker time then the speed limit allows. Cst. Dupuis caught an Alberta male from Edson making a B line straight back to oil country. He had his sights set and his foot on the gas, travelling at 141km/hr. He learned a lesson about Manitoba speeding prices, and probably vowed to never return. If he does he will likely be travelling a lesser speed because his ticket was worth $586.75 for his eff orts. He is the 2013’s fi rst speeder of the week, but will defi nitely not be the last. Take care, be safe and see you next time here in the Cops’ Corner.
A Mountie’s trek across a frozen lakeCops’ Corner
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Bowlers of the week are: Paul Chapski 160, 166 (+90T) and Florence Haywood 120, 161 (+82T). Other good
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By KATE SJOBERG
In his freshman year playing hockey with
the Adrian Bulldogs, Sha-quille Merasty is already being called the leading scorer in the nation, and is the only rookie who has scored more than 10 goals in the current season. He already boasts 12 goals and 11 assists; includ-ing a goal in the season’s fi rst game. “It was a pretty
great way to start,” he re-fl ects. Th e Bulldogs are an NCAA division three team out of Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan. Th is season, they’ve won every game in their conference; and recently won their fi rst ever game against an NCAA Division 1 oppo-nent, Alabama-Huntsvill. Shaq hasn’t found much to do but play video games outside of
hockey and school time. It’s a tough balance to strike with four practices and two games per week which often involve travel, sometimes as far away as Alabama. Merasty says that there is a lot of sup-port for academics at the college. “Th ere are tutors you can ask for, and other support, if you need it,” he says. At 21, Merasty has been playing for 17 years;
a career that has spanned moves from Th ompson to Minnedosa to Michigan and teams: Minnedosa Bombers (that year he was also affi liated with the Chancellors), Yellow-head Chiefs (Midget) and Portage Terriers (Mani-toba Junior Hockey) with whom he achieved one of his career highlights in taking the RBC Cup. Th e MCI graduate is also a member of Berens River
First Nation. “I’ve got-ten a lot of support from the band, especially with helping with my school costs,” says Merasty. While initially, the move to Michigan was a bit tough, he’s had a lot of support from coaches, and besides, most of the play-ers on his team are from north of the 49th parallel; BC, Saskatchewan, Mani-toba, and Ontario. He says the teams been great.
Shaquille Merasty leads in scoring, NCAA Division Three
By CARLENE DMYTRIW
Unfortunately the holi-days have come to an
end and here at MCI we are back in the full swing of things. After a much needed two week break we came back to a very busy January! Exams are ap-proaching which means our fi rst semester will soon be over! Grade 12 ELA stu-dents completed their pro-vincial exam on the topic of responsibility over the days of January 8th-11th. Th e remaining Grade 12 exams are scheduled for January 22nd-25th, and grades 9 -11 write exams the following week. (Janu-ary 28th – February 1st). As the Grade 12s move towards the end of the fi rst semester, they are count-ing credits and checking them twice to make sure they have everything in place for graduation in June. With that in mind, Mrs. Barrett was measur-
ing heights for grad gown orders and taking orders for Grad 2013 clothing. It’s hard to believe that we grade 12s are almost half done our fi nal year at MCI. MCI’s athletes are well into their seasons, and have exciting updates. Th e girls’ curling team, consist-ing of Jennifer Curle, Hay-ley Surovy, Gillian Lewis and Paxton Johnson, were scheduled to playoff in Rivers for the Zone ban-ner, and hopefully a pass to Provincials in Gladstone. Unfortunately the bonspiel was cancelled thanks to Mother Nature last Friday. Th e girls are now anxiously waiting for the resched-uled date. Th e boys ’ hockey team also had a setback thanks to the weather, hav-ing their Friday night game against Deloraine, moved to Sunday. Th e very close game resulted in a loss for our Chancellors (5-6 for Deloraine). However, they are looking forward to trav-elling to Carmen this com-ing weekend for a tourna-ment. Th e Varsity boys’ basketball team were the third MCI team impacted by last weekend’s storm as they unfortunately had to cancel their home tour-nament since a total of eight teams were not able to make it due to road con-ditions. In league play, the basketball boys have defeated both Carberry and Elton, being well on the winning side for both
games. With a team con-sisting of eight grade 12’s, coach Mr. John Potter has high hopes for the team and would love to hang a provincial banner up in the gym at the end of the sea-son. Th e Junior boys’ bas-ketball team, which con-sists of only grade nine students, have had three league games so far but unfortunately haven’t been able to come out with a win. Th ey did, however, have a close game that went into overtime against Neepawa. Th e Varsity girls ’ bas-ketball team is off to a good start, beating both Glad-stone and Carberry, but losing to Glenboro. Good luck to the girls as they travel to Warren for a tour-nament this weekend. It’s that time of the year for us rugby players to start hitting the gym for cardio and strength train-ing as the girls’ rugby team have already begun their pre-season with snow touch rugby Wednesdays after school. Lastly, a group of lucky skiers and snowboarders are taking off for the annu-al ski trip to Panorama, BC the fi rst weekend in Febru-ary. Aside from the lengthy bus ride, the trip is known to be a great experience for all! On a less positive note, we will sadly be saying goodbye to a much loved staff member, Mrs. Donna Alexander, who was on a term position this semes-ter teaching ELA. We will miss you Mrs. Alexander! From all of us on Stu-dent Council, we wish everyone a happy and healthy 2013!
Eye on MCISnow Hawks’ and Fire Department fundraising for snowmobile
By KATE SJOBERG
The Valley Snow Hawks and the Minnedosa Fire Department are
raising money to purchase a new snow-mobile for trail maintenance and emer-gencies. Talking to Snow Hawks’ member Sally LaBelle, you might guess this is a group of fundraisers who happen to own snowmobiles. “Well, we’ve given money to the library, golf course, com-munity daycare, Journey for Sight, Ca-nadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Every year, we donate to the Neepawa and Rivers snowmobiling clubs to off set their grooming costs. And now we have a bursary fund where we’ve given $250 to a graduate from the Collegiate.” Th eir annual poker derby fundrais-er is coming up on later this month at the Minnedosa Beach Pavilion and the club is asking for donations to the silent auction. Donors will be acknowledged at the derby. Th e group of about 50 has 12 core members that come to meetings and do volunteer work. Every year they erect
signs on the Snoman groomed trail. Th eir youngest rider is fi ve years old. Th e oldest rider’s age could not be disclosed. Th ey’re active in the summertime too, volunteering at Rockin’ the Fields, and presenting a fl oat in the funfest parade. Th e Snow Hawks instigated in town regulations for sledding in and around Minnedosa which were passed in 1992; and also have some infrastructure. Th ey are working on improving the snowmo-bile ramp at the beach parking lot by adding a big sign there with a map of the town. Paper copies of the map will be made available there so snowmobilers can take it with them. Over the years, the club has hosted drag racing, raffl es, trivia nights, and wiener roasts. Apparently, the group also actually rides snowmobiles. Th eir annual March excursion is coming up: a ride to Elk-horn resort, to stay in the chalets. Everyone’s welcome to join the Val-ley Snow Hawks. Membership fees are $20 per person $45 for family of three or more. Members receive discounts at participating local businesses.
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7Th e Minnedosa Tribune Friday, January 18, 2013
By KATE SJOBERG
As a community leader, Chief Morris Shann-
acappo from Rolling River Reserve builds for the fu-ture. He’s proud that many graduates from Erickson Collegiate are members of his Reserve; he’s proud of the economic develop-ment that Rolling River has built and continues to plan for. Yet, as a chief and community defi ned by the Indian Act, economic development is a diff erent ball game. “We are a treaty land entitlement reservation which gives us the oppor-tunity to purchase lands on and away from our community. Yet the eco-nomic development that
is now operational on our reserve took us eight years to get approved. We have land in Winnipeg that we also want to develop into an economic zone; to pro-vide jobs and support our people.” But once again, they are in the waiting game for approval. Th ey don’t know when they will be given the go ahead to make their plans a reality. So far, Chief Shan-nacappo’s participation in Idle No More has been quiet; in part because these projects are in fl ux. He says that while things don’t get said directly, its understood what kinds of actions could slow things down for Rolling River. And, he has a record to protect. “When I was chief
from 1998 to 2008, Roll-ing River was in second place across the country in terms of transparency, accountability and good governance. Everything was online, and we were giving reports to com-munity members.” “I have no problem being accountable and transparent. We need to be able to talk about these things in a clear and ac-countable matter,” he says. He’s been quiet with Idle No More, but present. Last Friday when the As-sembly of First Nations was meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Chief Shannacappo at-tended a land designa-tion workshop in Toronto, while one of his council-lors, Brent Wilson joined
the Assembly of Mani-toba Chiefs head Chief Derek Nepinak who stood outside the meeting act of solidarity with Teresa Spence, Chief of Attawa-piskat First Nation. Chief Spence continues her hunger strike. Chief Shannacappo openly acknowledges the fi ne line he is walking that many First Nations com-munities struggle with. “It is the grassroots people that we represent. But we represent them under Canadian rule.” Th ey’ve held eight meetings at Rolling River since he was most recently elected last April to discuss the deli-cate balance that the com-munity calls him to strike between responsibilities that can confl ict with also having to operate under the Indian Act: being a leader that a First Nation community trusts, up-holding their values and
traditions, and building economic opportunity. Chief Shannacappo talks about fairness and self suffi ciency. “Th ere was a time when my uncle shot a deer on a farmer’s land and the farmer said ‘you have the right to do that’. Today the farmer would re-port you to the RCMP. We never gave up riv-ers, birds and animals. But the province sells all of this, and insists on us living on taxpayers’ money. Give us our proper resources and I guarantee you that we won’t be banging on the door.” From Shannacappo’s point of view, he’s been playing fair on the projects
his reserve has planned. But they may be the breaking point for his role to in Idle No More switch from quiet to something else. “I’m giving this gov-ernment till the new fi scal
year. Th ey have said that they will help with some of our projects. If we don’t see any-thing before the new fi scal year, I might as well hang up my In-dian Act gloves, and become the savage they are
portraying me to be. I just want to tell everybody. In this country with so much wealth there is no reason anyone should be going to sleep hungry or without a bed. Power to the people.”
Can you be a grassroots Chief under the Indian Act?Chief Morris Shannacappo on the
challenges of First Nations leadership
By KATE SJOBERG
When Samantha Wil-son told her long-
time friend James Shan-nacappo about the call going out over Facebook, challenging First Nations communities to travel to Winnipeg in support of the Idle No More move-ment, they fi gured this was an opportunity they couldn’t miss. After talk-ing to students, teach-ers, and parents, they arranged for a bus, and drove 20 high school stu-dents from home at Roll-ing River Reserve to join the December 21st gather-ing at the Forks and march to the Legislative Building. “I’m not sure that any-one’s ever done anything like that before for them. Seems like in our commu-nity a lot of people say that we’ve got to get our young people ready so we can hand things over, but the initiative isn’t really being taken,” said Samantha. Th e kids were excit-ed about the trip. On the drive, they posted signs in the window of the bus say-ing ‘Honk if you support Idle No More!” Th ey got a lot of honks, but also some middle fi n-
gers. It was a reality check for some, who felt good about what they were do-ing. Still, “Th ey all felt re-ally empowered by it not just for themselves, but the fact that nearly 2000 aboriginal people came together - the drum, the singers, and the round
dance that stretched all the way around the legis-lature.” Wilson focuses on the empowerment and educational pieces of this wide ranging movement that has attracted interna-tional support. “I’m hoping that this movement wakes up our generation. To help them realize what their children are going to be up against. Th ere is a lot of misunder-standing when it comes to what aboriginal people
are entitled to and I’m hoping that at least I can convince somebody who’s not status that it’s not that kind of stereotype, and the treaties not only pro-tect our people but they protect their people and the freshwaters. Th is new generation, I feel like they are capable of achieving positive things in attend-ing something like that. “Idle No More is not meant to exclude any-body. Th ere’s got to be some non aboriginal peo-ple who have participated in these rallies and felt the energy and felt that they wanted to do better for themselves or the com-munity that they live in or their neighbourhood. I mean my mom and dad were really not so sure about whether we should do it. But then they were in the middle of the Bran-don mall food court last week, and a fl ash mob happened around them with drumming and sing-ing. And they found it to-tally moving. Th is is hap-pening across the country. Everybody sings the same songs. Diff erent languag-es, but they all mean the same thing.”
Getting involved in Idle No More
““Idle No More is not meant
to exclude anybody”
Samantha Wilson
““I have no problem being
accountable and transparent”
Chief Morris Shannacappo
What is Idle No More?The Idle No More movement was started by four indigenous and non
indigenous women in Saskatchewan. Th ousands of people across the country have been involved in supporting events, and the movement attracts international support. It is motivated by Bill C 45, which changes First Na-tions’ relationship with the federal government in a number of ways, and was introduced and passed without consultation. Th e movement also opposes at least fi ve other bills currently before parliament which allow legal rights to be given to non indians over reserve land, and change the way education is provided, among other impacts. Idlenomore.ca says that these measures impact First Nations sovereignty, and in some cases could make conditions on reserves worse. For example, Bill S 8, the Safe Drinking Water for First Na-tions gives the federal government the power to set up rules and regulations around water and sanitation; and also hold Chiefs and councils accountable for meeting regulations. However, it doesn’t say that the federal government needs to provide the resources needed for safe water provision. A number of reserves in Manitoba currently do not have plumbing or safe drinking water. Idlenomore.ca notes that these bills are also in violation of Article 18, 19 and 20 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peo-ples; because of the lack of consultation, lack of free, prior and informed con-sent of First Nations, and the implications for First Nation self governance. Th e legislation is complex, but the messaging from Idle No More has been relatively straight forward. Th e movement calls for protection for land and water, which they say is of importance to all Canadians; a new relation-ship between aboriginal and non aboriginal Canadians; accountability and transparency from First Nations and non First Nations leadership. Teresa Spence, Chief of Attawapiskat First Nation has been on hunger strike since December 11th over basic living conditions on her reserve, treaty relationships between First Nations and the Federal Government, and also Bill C 45. Her fast has happened in parallel to the Idle No More movement. Prime Minister Stephen Harper met with First Nations Leaders on January 11th. Chief Spence declined to participate, continuing to call for a meeting with the Prime Minister and Governor General. Th e head of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Derek Nepinak also chose to stay out of the meeting in soli-darity with her.
8 Th e Minnedosa TribuneFriday, January 18, 2013
By KATE SJOBERG
Marc Garneau was in Neepawa last Friday
to ask for area Liberal’s support in the April 14th Liberal election for party leadership. Th e Montrealer is competing against Justin Trudeau, Martin Cauchon. David Bertschi, Deborah Coyne, Martha Hall Find-lay, Karen McCrimmon, Joyce Murray, George Takach. People interested in voting must become a Liberal Party member and supporter by March 3rd. Th e audience at the Viscount Cultural Centre was split between about a dozen people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s, and around 50 students from the local elementary school who came prepared with ques-tions about Garneau’s time as an astronaut between 1984 and 2000 on the Chal-lenger, and later on the En-deavour. Garneau grew up in a military family. His father, and grandfather served in both world wars. Gar-neau served in the navy, and became Canada’s fi rst astronaut in 1983. Follow-ing his third and fi nal trip to space, he was President of Canadian Space Agency
for four years. Prime Min-ister Paul Martin asked him to run in 2005. On international orga-nization and cooperation: “One of the things about space fl ight is when you look down on earth, you realize that this is home to all of humanity. We have to think not only about what we share in terms of the at-mosphere and the oceans, but you are also very con-scious of the fact that there is a lot of fi ghting happen-ing down on the planet. As we move forward, it would be nice if we could fi nd models of understanding that have us cooperating more with each other, real-izing that this is our planet, our collective home. We all live on it, we all share it, and Canada is one of the most fortunate countries on the planet because we have more than we need. I think that that kind of an approach would be a good thing because it requires good will, which isn’t there now, I’m afraid to say. But it could one day when we get wiser, and decide that it matters how we work to-gether.” On the recent cancel-lation of the Wheat Board, Garneau mentioned that
the Wheat Board was cre-ated by a Liberal govern-ment, and when it was be-ing discussed in 2011 and 2012, the Liberal stance was that there should be a proper vote by all the farm-ers. “Th e sense was that the majority still wanted it, but the government de-cided, without giving us the statistics, that no, farm-ers want to get rid of it. We voted against (the closure of the Wheat Board); and tried to slow and block the proeess; but ultimately, they have a majority gov-ernment. On farming and the impacts of science, Gar-neau empahised the im-portance of science in modernizing farming tech-niques, and that science also plays a role in “un-derstanding what harm we may be doing as well.” Garneau: “Obviously, the family farm for a long time was the backbone of the agricultural system here in the west, the west is a food belt not only for Canadians, but for many other countries because we export a great deal… I think science has a funda-mental role there and uni-versities in the west have strong agricultural depart-
ments, and of course the federal government has a research capability as well, agriculture and Agri Foods Canada. Th e ministry also has agricultural stations across the country because it is a very important part of our economy, one of our greatest natural resources.” On how he would han-dle Idle No More, “I would sit down and talk. Th ere are a lot of issues here that have been brought up, whether it’s housing, drinking water, education, high suicide rates, disap-pearing women. Th ere are a lot of issues that are of preoccupation to First Nations and Aboriginal peoples. One of the things they are most concerned about is that we make laws in Ottawa and they don’t feel that they are part of the process, so consultation is very, very important. Th e other thing is that many First Nations in this coun-try signed treaties. And these treaties are old, and are taken very, very seri-ously. It’s a two-way street. Th ey say ‘we allow you use of our land, and you pro-vide something in return.’ Well, they are feeling that the implementation of the treaties are not hap-pening. What is critical is that both sides need to sit down, and it’s going to take a long time. We tried it under the Liberal party
with the Kelowna Accord and the Harper Govern-ment put the Kelowna ac-cord to the side. Yes, they apologized for the resi-dential schools, but they haven’t done anything else. So that’s why Idle No More has come out. It’s saying ‘Hey, we’ve got to stop for a minute and sit
down with each other and talk, because we have a lot of problems to resolve, and diff erence of opinion’. I hope the Harper Govern-ment is taking it seriously, because it’s a major issue and it’s not going to go away. A question asked by on of the students on Gar-neau’s career as an astro-naut was “How did you sleep? “ His answer: “We all have a sleeping bag. You get inside your sleeping bag, and you can tie it to the wall, or the ceiling or the fl oor, or Velcro it wher-ever you want to sleep, but I preferred to just fl oat. So at night time, I’d get in the bag, and just sort of go in the corner, and close my eyes and fall asleep. By the way when you’re in space and you’re asleep, your arms go up in front of you, and your knees bend on their own, because they are in their relaxed posi-tions. Anyway, during the night, I would fl oat, and move around, and I would just stay asleep. I would wake up later on and I’d be somewhere else, be-cause I would very very slowly fl oat around the cabin during the night. I liked that because I was totally free.”
Garneau vies for support in leadership race
Photo by Kate Sjoberg
Astronaut Marc Garneau was in Neepawa last week. He is running for the leadership
of the Liberal party.
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Les and Marilyn Rich-ardson spent time with
Dave and Debbie Harapiak in Winnipeg, MB and Bri-an and Darlene Richard-son at Selkirk, MB during the Christmas season. Our sincere sympathy to Ken and Janice Jenkins on the passing of Ken’s mother, Kay Jenkins. Mitchell Parrott of Olds, AB spent a few days with Ron and Beryl Parrott. Th ought for the Day: Ten cents used to be a lot of money, but dimes have changed.
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MCU acquires naming rights to MRECSUBMITTED
Minnedosa Regional Events Centre (MREC) and Minnedosa Credit Union (MCU) are pleased to
announce that Minnedosa Credit Union has secured the naming rights to the new recreational facility that will serve Minnedosa and area. Once in operation the new facility will be known as MCU Complex. MCU will provide a contribution of $250,000 to assist with the fundraising for the project. MREC is a multi sport, multiple facility develop-ment spanning over 40 acres. Jon Lewis MREC Chair-person notes: “Th e MREC fundraising committee is delighted to have the Minnedosa Credit Union come on board with this signifi cant capital contribution that they are making towards the MREC project. Th is con-tribution goes a long way to help our capital campaign achieve its fundraising goal. MCU has always been very generous in its support of various projects within our community and surrounding area. Th is capital contri-bution gives MCU the naming rights to the grounds and the sportsplex building for the next 25 years and with this branding will give the MCU signifi cant exposure in our community as well as the whole Westman area. MREC again thanks the MCU for their signifi cant con-tribution and look forward to working with them as we move forward.” Beth McNabb, Board Chairperson of MCU com-ments: “Th e new recreational centre is a major under-taking and MCU is proud to be associated with this project and able to assist in the fundraising. Once com-pleted the new MCU Complex will be a valuable asset for our region for years to come.
Photo by Darryl Holyk
(L-R) Minnedosa Credit Union General Manager Brad Ross and Board Chairperson Beth McNabb present a $250,000 cheque
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which will be known as the MCU Complex.
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By DIANE BACHEWICH
Dennis Shurvell and Bryon Sieben spent
a week visiting and cel-ebrating an early Christ-mas with Earle and Marcia Shurvell and the rest of the family. Th e December Legion men’s 50/50 draw was won by Erin Sneesby. Th ere have been a lot of families and friends hol-idaying over the English and Ukrainian Christmas and New Years. Frances Kuzmak re-turned home from spend-ing a month with her chil-dren in Calgary, AB, and Fort McMurray. Frances was fortunate to return home by private jet from Fort McMurray to Brandon which took 1 hour and 45 minutes. Don and Pat Bo-bick and son were also on that fl ight. Th eir daughter Clarrisa’s in-laws are own-ers of the jet. While Fran-ces was in Calgary, she attended the Christening of grandson Jake Kuzmak, son of Stephen and Kim Kuzmak. Get well wishes to Jean Huston who is in the Minnedosa Hospital. Sympathy is extended to Peter and Pat Prokop-
chuk and family on the passing of Pat’s father Mike Domansky at the Sandy Lake Personal Care Home. Holiday visitors over Christmas with Elsie and Kevin Kristalovich were brother, Steve Tryhuk of Winnipeg, niece, Dani-elle Erickson of Winnipeg, nephew, Mathew Tryhuk of Vancouver, BC, brother, Morris Tryhuk of Bran-don and daughter, Sherrie Kristalovich of Brandon. Wes and Terry Ma-luk returned back to their home in North Carolina, USA, after spending some time with mom, Helen Ma-luk and other family mem-bers. A number of folks en-joyed the presentation of Ed’s Garage held at the Strathclair Bend Th eatre. Th e annual family Christmas Boxing Day get-together with the Lewan-doskis’, Derhaks’ and Rys-tephanuks’ was very well attended. Some 68 adults and 13 children sat down to a delicious potluck sup-per at the Drop-in Centre. Everyone enjoyed an eve-ning of fellowship and vis-iting. Olga Prosken had her family from Winnipeg, MB all home for the holidays.
Ukrainian Christmas visitors with Helen Derhak and Diane Bachewich were Gary and Doreen Derhak of Calgary, AB, Lloyd Jones of Saskatoon, SK, Ken, An-gela and Breann Brook-man, Janice Duchominsky of Winnipeg, Allan and Nancy Derhak of Riding Mountain, Butch and Joan Derhak of Oakburn, Blair, Pam, Tyson and Tonille Bachewich and Ken Porter of Winnipeg and Jean Der-hak of Winnipeg, MB. Iris Andreychuk and Phyllis Hodges spent some time with their mother, Mary Kobelka who is in the Swan River Hospital. Some relatives and friends attended a birth-day supper on Friday at the Sandy Lake Club House for Bill Macksymchuk’s 70th birthday. S a d i e R y s t e p h a -nuk had an extra special Christmas this year. First time ever she has had all her family home for the holidays, daughter Gail and husband Mike Houla-han from Columbus, Ohio; Gail’s daughter Christine from Ottawa; Donna and Rick Cuerrie and sons Ri-ley and Keifer from Rocky Mountain House, AB; Kathy and Brian Bragg;
Levi and Keyna of Sher-wood Park, AB; Brian and son Tagg from Vancouver, BC. Niece Karla and Brook Ramsey of Flin Flon also called in on their way to see dad, Peter Mendro in Brandon, MB. A big welcome to Kathy Steppler of Winni-peg who has taken up resi-dence here is town. Diane Bachewich spent New Year’s in Win-nipeg. Robert and Liz Mand-zuk have returned to their home in St. Catharines, ON, after spending the last month here at their cabin. Th eir daughter and her family from Sudbury, ON, and son and his wife from New York joined them for the festivities. Malanka that was hosted by Shevchenko Dance Ensemble was well attended on Saturday night at the Sandy Lake Community Hall. Get well wishes to our two fellows, Chub Le-wandoski and Anthony Kowalchuk who are in the Minnedosa Hospital. Get well wishes to Micky Paraschuk who had surgery in Winnipeg, MB. Paul Stasiuk returned home from Yorkton, SK, where he spent the Christ-mas holidays with daugh-ters Elsie and Walter Scu-ton and Arlene and Bob and daughter Kim Moore of Edmonton, AB.
SANDY LAKE NEWSBy ZELDA FIRBY
Congratulations to Bernice McMillan of Minnedosa who celebrated her 90th birthday on Sunday, June
13th at the Minnedosa Legion Club Rooms with family and a few close friends. A time of visiting was enjoyed followed by supper. Family came from Calgary, Winni-peg, Brandon, Minnedosa and Rankin Inlet. Get well wishes to Bert Woychyshyn of Neepawa who had the misfortune of falling and breaking his hip. Welcome Kate!
By DOREEN TROTT
Malcolm and Shirley Rose visited last week with Bar-ry and June Humphreys of Clanwilliam.
Clayton and Margaret Wareham attended the Ukrai-nian New Year’s celebration in Sandy Lake Saturday eve-ning. Th eir grandchildren Travis and Shayla Woychyshyn were part of the Ukrainian dancers.
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By MAXINE WOODCOCK
The Christmas rush is over and everyone is
settling into their winter routine. New Year’s resolu-tions have been made and we are all looking forward to a great 2013! In early December we donated 37 pair of mit-tens, scarves and socks to the Christmas Cheer Board. Th e time spent by members and friends was certainly appreciated by the 50+ Centre and the re-cipients, I am sure. More than 50 members enjoyed a lovely catered Christmas lunch on December 10th. Th e Centre was beautifully decorated and it was great to see so many attend. New Year’s Eve we hosted a party that was en-joyed by all in attendance. Th e evening was spent playing cards, games, pool and dancing to the music of Rod Lewandoski. As we move forwardinto the new year, we look forward to some new ac-tivities. Our Genealogy Group is starting as is our Book Club. Th e scrapbook-ing group will continue to meet, as well. Th e W. I. will be making Linus Quilts
and our local quilting guild will be meeting biweekly. January will be the beginning of the West-man Games and we are hosting the ‘500’ games at the centre. Some of our members are planning to travel to other communi-ties to participate in the Whist and Cribbage games later in January and Febru-ary. We wish you all ‘good luck’! Th e event days are fun fi lled and participants enjoy lunch together and time to visit. Some great presen-tations are planned and the fi rst will be to learn about the polar bears in Churchill. Watch for post-ers around town, then come and join us. Every-one is welcome! Our centre is open four afternoons each week so take some time to stop by! We are always ready to welcome newcomers and we need some new ideas for activities. Perhaps you or someone you know can share a hobby with us or perhaps you have travelled and could tell us all about it! Call us at 204-867-1956 or email at [email protected]
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The Minnedosa Bomb-ers Pee Wee 11’s/B
had a great weekend at the Stonewall Veterans Cup January 11th to 13th. Al-though weather caused some issues for the orga-nizers, the tournament went ahead as planned. Our local squad won all three of their games to capture the gold! Th e fi rst game was 10 – 7 win over Arborg. Th e second win was against Spring-fi eld with a score of 10 – 0. Th e gold medal game was played on Sunday against host Stonewall Pee B team. Th e Bombers won with a fi nal score 6 – 4 including a penalty shot and an open netter. Good work boys! Th e Coaches, Manager, and your parents are proud of you.
Atoms
By JENN MERRITT
On January 3rd, the Bombers took a short
ride into Neepawa, to com-pete in the Atoms Rural A Tournament of Champi-ons. Th e Tournament ran from January 3rd-6th and included 12 teams from across western Manitoba. Minnedosa’s fi rst game would be against the EOS Wildcats. Th e fi rst period had a lot of back-and-forth play and shots between both team, however the opposition would take the 1-0 lead. Period two the Bomb-ers answered back scor-ing two goals. Th ey took the 2-1 lead and would hold onto it, until the last few seconds of the game. Minnedosa was sure they would walk away with the win but to the whole rinks
astonishment, EOS tied up the game with a face off shot that hit the net on the buzzer. It was a hard blow but the team was still hap-py to secure points for the tie. Single goals were from: Carter Hedley and Kon-lyn Nemetchek. Player of the Game was awarded to Konlyn Nemetchek. “Good work, Konlyn”! Cole Cibula once again showed his tal-ent in net, with a consider-able amount of saves that held the score, to secure the tie. On day two, Minnedo-sa laced up their skates for their second game and faced off against the Ste. Rose Royals. Period one the Bombers scored two goals, taking a 2-1 advan-tage. Th e second period would be all Minnedosa with another four goals, advancing the score 6-1. Th e Bombers net another two goals in the third and would skate away with an 8-1 victory. Goals/ assists were awarded to: Konlyn Nemetchek (Hat trick), Carter Hedley (2G, 2A), Kayden Sutherland (1G, 1A), Bryden McFarlane (1G, 1A), Lucas Parrott (1G), Aleah Morrice (1A) and Ethan Adnum (1A). Player of the game was awarded to Carter Hedley. “Well done, Carter”! On January 5th the Bombers suited up for their third game of the Tournament. Th is time they would go helmet-to-helmet, against the Glad-stone Lakers. Period one saw the Bombers on the bottom end and trailing with a score of 3-0. Th e second period would bring the Bombers a loan goal; unfortunately the oppo-sition would pick up an-other six goals, continuing their lead of 7-1. Finally by the end of the third, Minnedosa would not be
able to recover and would take a 10-2 loss, against the Lakers. Goals/assists were earned by: Bryden Mc-Farlane (1G, 1A), Robert Tomlinson (1G) and Carter Hedley with (2A). And so it would be the end of the Tournament for the Atoms. Overall the team played quite respectably, and had a fun couple of days. Great work Minnedosa! Next up, the Atoms will travel tonight to play a league game against the EOS Wildcats. Saturday they will travel north for a double-header, facing off against both Winnipegosis and Ste. Rose. Best of luck Atoms!
Pee Wee 12s
By CRISSY KOWAL
Minnedosa’s Pee Wee 12’s didn’t let a little
bad weather stop them from making their way to Stonewall on Friday, Janu-ary 11th for the 32nd An-nual Pee Wee Veteran’s Cup Tournament. How-ever, as one of the par-ents who was on the road in sometimes white-out conditions on Friday, I will be making myself an appointment to have my head examined as well as my blood pressure! Th e Bombers had a successful weekend of hockey as they played four games end-ing up with a record of two wins, two losses. Th ey seemed to have a tough time getting started on Friday as they faced off with Portage in their fi rst game which ended in a 5-1 loss for Minnedosa. Nolan Bailey with the goal assisted by Matthew Kowal and Elmer Yew-Gaywish. Jayden Morrice goal-tender. Th e team found themselves right back on the ice Vs Springfi eld and
responded well after only a short 20 minute break between games. A 5-1 vic-tory for Minnedosa made the nasty drive back to the city for the night a little easier to handle. Braeden Good 4G; Matthew Kowal 1G; Lawson Yates 2A; Nathan Dornn 2A; Braeden Good 1A; Riley Dixon 1A; Joe Lane tend-ing the net. Sunny conditions and better roads greeted ev-eryone as they headed back for one game Sat-urday against Boissev-ain. Minnedosa came out ready to play and were rewarded with their sec-ond win of the weekend which ended in a score of 5-1. Nathan Dornn 2G; Braeden Good 2G; Nolan
Bailey 1G; Braeden Good 2A; single assists to Law-son Yates, Riley Dixon and Max Dowsett. Jayden Mor-rice between the pipes. Sunday afternoon found Th e Bombers in a re- match with Portage in the Gold medal game. It would be another slow start for them and Portage took advantage taking a big lead into the third pe-riod. Minnedosa bounced back though and made it an interesting fi nal frame but unfortunately it wouldn’t be enough as the fi nal buzzer sounded and Portage took the 6-3 win. 1 goal each scored by Matthew Kowal, Nathan Dornn and Braeden Good. Single assists to Elmer Yew-Gaywish, Colin Rob-
inson, Braeden Good and Nathan Dornn. Joe Lane defending the net. Awesome weekend Ev-eryone - great hockey and lots of laughs! Congratula-tions to the Minnedosa Pee Wee 11’s who brought home Gold from Stone-wall in the C division - great job guys!
1st - Wilf Taylor with Mel Harvey. 2nd – Lois Phillips with Carol Lonsdale. 3rd (Tie) - Doreen Seligman with Linda Boys; Bob Manns with Norman Pederson. 4th – Judy McFadden with Val St. John.
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Signature Homestyles prod-ucts (beautiful home decor and organizational pieces) are now being sold through an independ-ent representative in Minnedo-sa! I am looking for ladies who would like to receive half price or FREE items to decorate and organize their homes! For more information, please call 204-867-5544 after 5:00 p.m. or visit www.mysignaturehomestyles.ca/camillemarnock (tfn)
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2005 GMC Yukon SLT, fully loaded in great condi-tion inside and out. 197, 600 kms. Safetied December 2012. Asking $13, 500 OBO. Serious inquires call Todd at 204-868-5166 or email at [email protected] (44-2x)
2000 Chev Cavalier, one owner. 223, 000 kms, most are hwy miles. Well maintained. Safetied. Like new all season tires. Also comes with four winter tires on winter rims. $2,500. Excellent condition. Ph. 204-867-3150. (44-2x)
Red potatoes 50 lb bag ($13.00) or 25 lb bag ($7.00). Available at Grand Valley Strawberry Farm in Brandon. For information call 204-728-8453. (38-8x)
768 sq ft 2+1 bedroom bungalow with fenced yard, detached garage, updated windows, siding, insulation and new shingles located close to school and down-town. For complete details, please contact Jodi at 204-868-5370 or email [email protected] (44-2x)
Grain land wanted to rent in areas of Elphinstone, Sandy Lake, Onanole and Erickson. 204-867-4223 or 204-476-4900. (39-7x)
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1 bedroom apartment available February 1st, 2013. Phone 204-728-8609. (45-tfn)
NE ¼ 36-13-17 WI for sale by tender. Tender closes January 25th, 2013. Phone 204-476-2639, Box 1825, Nee-pawa, MB. (44-2x)
NE ¼ 28-14-18 and NW ¼ 22-14-18. Phone Don Jury 204-867-2269. (45-2x)
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Jodi & Mark and big brother Dylan
are happy to announce the safe arrival of
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and 20” tall. Proud Grandparents are
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and Elvin and Linda Birch of Minnedosa.
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UCT Bingo at Ukrainian Hall, Tuesday nights. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Early bird at 7:00 p.m. followed by regular games. License #3359 B1 and 3359 BO. (47 tfn)
Rapid City Rec. Hockey: If your child /children is/are interested in playing rec. hockey this January/Febru-ary/March, please call Naleen at 201-210-0417 or Shanda 204-874-2136. For ages 15 & under, boys and girls, practic-es are Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Rapid City Rink $100.00/child. (44-2x)
New Year - New Yoga Classes. New Beginner Ses-sion starting January 17th, Th ursdays 6 - 7 p.m., 8 weeks $80.00. Yoga for Youth (ages 10-16) - Mondays 4:00 - 4:45 p.m., Starting January 21st, 6 weeks $50.00. Other times and classes available - check website: dancingfi sh-yoga.ca Email: dancingfi [email protected], or phone: 204-867-2830. (44-2)
KAILA JOHNSON will be speaking on “Ministry through Grace”, how the church she is serving at is impacting the Red Light District - Soho in London England. Enjoy a des-sert evening on Saturday, JANUARY 26th, 7:00 p.m. at the Minnedosa Coven-ant Church. (45-2)
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CARD OFTHANKS
CLANWILLIAM BONSPIELS: Youth Bonspiel – Pik-A-Day Saturday, February 9th and Sunday, February 10th, 2013. $20.00 per rink. (Eight rink limit per day, enter 1 day or both); Annual Mixed Bon-spiel – Monday, January 28th – Sunday, February 3rd, 2013. Four events, $100.00 per rink. (24 rink limit, must be a mixed rink with at least one man, one lady, or any junior under age 17 on each rink. Any junior rink all under age 17 is also ac-ceptable); Men’s Skins Bon-spiel – Friday, February 15th (evening) and Saturday, Febru-ary 16th, 2013. $80.00 per rink. (Limited entries available, call early). Phone entries to Jim Richards 204-865-2367 or Rodney Pederson 204-865-2292. Banquet and social eve-ning Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 at Clanwilliam Commu-nity Hall. Our 100th Anniver-sary Bonspiels are coming up in January and February of 2014. Keep checking our Facebook Group Clanwilliam Curling Club for details as they become available. (44-3)
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Mechanic
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TURBINE PILOT Ken Kane Aerial Spray requires a Commercially Licensed Agricultural Applicator to fl y the 2013 spray season. Appli-cants must have a minimum of 1000hrs turbine Ag experi-ence, knowledge of SATLOC GPS, be a member of MAAA and hold a valid Canadian Commercial Pilots License. Wages are paid per acre sprayed. Suitable candidates may submit resume and refer-ences to: [email protected] Fax to 204-867-2640. (44-4)
Deadline isTuesdays at noon
We, the family of Flor-ence Rose Oakley, would like to thank everyone from near and far for their love and sup-port given to us at the time of Mom’s passing. Special thanks to Dr. Bishay and the nurses and hospital staff at Minnedosa Hospital for their gentle and kind care given to mom during her last days with us. A mere thank you will never be enough to our friends and family who of-fered rides to the hospital for Dad and brought food, cards and fl owers. Everything was so very much appreciated. Th ank you also to Father Mark and the Minnedosa Funeral Service who were so compas-sionate and understanding, making this diffi cult time a little easier to bear. We loved Mom and miss her so much already, but are relieved that she is free from the pain of cancer that had overtaken her. Th ank you from the bottom of our hearts. God Bless you all. ~Isaac Oakley, Jim, Shel-ley, Shaun, Dana, Darin, Sara, Meigan, Blake, Mi-chele, Brian, Daniel, Natalie, Jayme, Rob and great-grand-children.
CARD OFTHANKS
May Mackay Dalton May Mackay Dalton beloved wife of the late Jim Dalton entered into rest on January 9, 2013 at the Minnedosa Personal Care Home at the age of 87 years. A private family service will take place at a later date. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the Minnedosa Food Bank or a charity of choice. Minnedosa Funeral Service, Minnedosa, Manitoba in care of arrangements (204) 867-3868
DEATH NOTICE
In Memory ofRussell A. Cookwho passed away January 17, 2010
Gone are the days we used to share,But in our hearts
you are always there.Never more than a thought away,
Loved and remembered every day.
A daily thought, a silent tear,A secret wish
that you were here.
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed.
Ann and the Family.(x)
OBITUARIES
FROSTReverend Carl
FredrickJuly , –
January ,
Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on January 1, 2013, at 94 years. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Elinor Josephine; his parents, Fredrick and Anna Frost; three brothers and three sisters. Survived by three sons: Donald (Joanne), Douglas (Grace), and Brian (Sheila) Frost; eight grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Reverend Carl served his Lord as a Pastor in Dauphin, MB, Kuroki, SK, Alvarado, MN, Mandan, ND and Edmonton, AB. Special thanks to the caring staff at the Wedman House, Edmonton, AB. A Celebration of Gramps’ Life was held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Appel Funeral Homes/Central Memorial Chapel, 10530 – 116 Street, Edmonton, AB. In lieu of fl oral tributes, donations may be made to Dauphin Bible Camp, Box 686, Dauphin, MB R7N 3B3. To share condolences, please visit our website, www.appelfuneralhome.com
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Mildred Mae Goughnour(Gibson – ) (nee Mansbridge)
February , – January ,
Peacefully at home in Lexington, Virginia of Colon Cancer. Born in Boissevain, Manitoba in 1931, the eldest child of Ethel Mildred Kilmury and Victor Edward Mansbridge. Mildred studied nursing at Grace Hospital, graduating in 1952. She married Reg Gibson in 1954 and had four children. Living and nursing in Winnipeg, Oakbank and Selkirk, Manitoba. Mildred moved to Saudi Arabia to work in 1981, where she met Roger Goughnour. Th ey returned and married in 1984 and settled in Virginia. Mildred continued to nurse right up to her passing, volunteering for many organizations and working at Free Clinics. Mildred was predeceased by her brother Eric and his wife Irene and is survived by her husband Roger Goughnour; her sisters Shirley Kitchen and Betty Bertram (Clair). Her cherished nieces and nephews. Children: Janine, Steinbach; Bonny (Karl), Vancouver; Will (Mary Lou), Edmonton; Jim (Marli), Victoria. Her loving grandchildren: Arel (Troy), Andrew (Molly), Evan, Elyse, Zachary, Teanna, Elicia, and her great granddaughter Saige. Th anks and deepest appreciation to the skilled services of the Rockwood Hospice nurses. Mildred was known for her great style and her magical ability to make incredible arrangements out of what most would consider weeds. May we all continue to share the adventurous spirit and love of the creation of beauty Mildred inspired in us! Be at Peace. (x)
TENDER
TENDERDucks Unlimited Canada invites tenders to maintain 278 nest structures. All structures are within a 100 km radius of Minnedosa.
The contractor will be required to replace old nesting material with wood shavings for nest boxes and slough hay for nest baskets. All materials are supplied.Approximate starting date is February 7, 2013 and completion date is March 31, 2013.Tender packages may be picked up at the Ducks Unlimited office in Brandon. Tender closes at NOON February 1, 2013. All bids to be submitted in a SEALED envelope marked “TENDER”.Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. For further information please contact:
F/T repair, maintenance posi-tion at hog, feedmill operations, south central Manitoba. Excel-lent compensation for right in-dividual. Abilities, knowledge in all areas including mechanical, plumbing, etc. required. Fax re-sume: 204-248-2703, email: [email protected]
FARM LABOURER & MANAG-ER. Full-time position, modern mixed farm, near Calgary, Al-berta. Housing supplied, excel-lent wages. Valid drivers licence, & cow/calf experience required. Assets include mechanics, grain, welding, custom hay & seed-ing. Fax resume 403-335-0086. Phone 403-335-3694.
Full-time employment on Po-tato/Grain farm in south central Manitoba. Field and shop work. Willing to train. Class 1 an asset. Weekend overtime pay. Call 204-526-0778.
JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25. - $31./hour + bonus, benefi ts. Great community. Inquire or send re-sume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email [email protected].
ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout N. America. Paid by direct depos-it, benefi ts and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com
TRADES & CONSTRUCTION HELP
Heavy Const Company requires journeyman mechanics to start asap, must be familiar with all heavy equipment Caterpiller, Komatsu, John Deere etc. com-petitive wage and superior ben-efi t package. Required to work in shop in rural Winnipeg, MB and on job sites. email [email protected] fax 204-224-9212
AUCTIONS
COMPLETE DISPERSAL, Un-reserved Auction PWR - Prairie Western Reclamation, March 19, 2013, in Beinfait, (Estevan) Sask. For further information or to consign to this auction call John Williams at CPA - Canadian Pub-lic Auction, 403-369-9879.
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SAVE! NEW! WRAPPED! Queen Pillow-Top Bed Set $395! (King set $595.00) (6-piece Bedroom Suite including Pillow-Top Bed set $900). Solid wood 5 piece table set (42” round) $359. SOL-ID LIGHT OAK 60” to 96” Table (No Veneer) 6-high back pad-ded chairs $1,850 ($4,200 value)! Leather 3-Piece Set! Sofa, Love Seat & Chair. Sacrifi ce $1,400, Store Value $3,100. (Can Sepa-rate) Call: 204-571-1971. Bran-don.
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2013 WWI & WWII Battlefi eld Tours by Carlson Wagonlit Travel - Information Evening at Louis Riel Library (1168 Dakota Street, Winnipeg) on January 29, 2013 at 7:00pm. For info contact Glenn Edmonds at [email protected] (www.thebattlefi eldtours.com)
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