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this week
Winter Fun On The Lake
Welcome to
Valley Life
Boho Soul
Market Photos by Karen Mitchell
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By KAREN MITCHELL
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The newest addition to this long running event was the croki-curl. snow stacked up in front of the pavilion. It’s wonderful to see kids out-
The croki-curl is a large crokinole game played on the ice with curling side playing, using their imaginations and just having a great time with
rocks. This event was not a scheduled event and could be played by any- great friends. Saturday evening wrapped up with the “Jersey Up” social
one wanting to try. This was the first time trying this new game and the at the Community Conference Centre. All proceeds of the event, which
committee is very happy how it all turned out. They will definitely be were not yet known at presstime, will go to Minnedosa Minor Hockey
bringing this back again next year. projects.
2 Friday, February 22, 2019 The Minnedosa Tribune
O n Saturday, Febru-
ary 16th, Minnedosa
saw the opening of an-
she started her search to
find a business that would
accommodate her career
won’t be either,” explains
Magen.
Kombucha originates
other Main Street busi- goal. from Asia and is a ferment-
ness. Boho Soul Market When the “What’s the ed tea drink. You brew
officially opened its doors Big Idea” event was held the tea and leave on the
that day at 66 Main Street in Minnedosa last October, counter for approximately
South, between Subway Swift threw her name in the one-week with a skoby (a
and Kim’s Quality Foods. ring for a chance at gain- mushroom culture) on top.
Magen Swift, Minnedosa ing experience, creating a The tea feasts on the sugar
resident, has long had business plan and getting of the skoby and ferments
dreams of one day open- her name out in the busi- the tea. Once this is com-
ing her own business and ness world. “It was a great plete, strain and add fresh
Saturday saw that dream experience and it made pressed juice. This will sit
come to fruition. me sit down and hone in for another few days to
After graduating from on my business project acquire the taste and get
Minnedosa Collegiate in also giving me the courage a bit of a fizz. Then refrig-
2008, Swift moved to Bran- I needed to move forward,” erate and serve. If anyone
don to obtain her Licensed explained Magen. is interested in this prod-
Practical Nursing Diploma In November, she uct they can purchase a
in 2013. She worked as looked at the vacant com- sampler from the market,
an LPN in Neepawa until mercial space on Main which includes four differ-
Photo by Karen Mitchell
starting this journey, but Street and when realiz- ence flavours.
continues to maintain a ing it would work for her Minnedosa’s newest Main Street business owner, Magen Other products on the
casual employment with needs, she started down Swift opened Boho Soul Market last Saturday. menu include Boho Bowls
Prairie Mountain Health. the path of business own- (hot meal), Boho Salads,
In June 2018, Swift ership. Obtaining the keys smoothies, soups and
started brewing Kambucha to the building in January went by so fast I’m not sure own business hit me,” said looking for a healthy alter- healthy treats. Swift tries to
and selling her products of this year, the last month anything has really set in Swift. native or simply love the make all menu items glu-
out of Farmhouse 50 and at has been a busy month of yet. Probably not until af- The market consists food and drink. The main ten and dairy free.
local farmers markets. Re- cleaning, painting, deco- ter I open and get into the of health food, ideal for staple of the menu, Kom- Good luck on your
alizing that she would re- rating and preparing prod- groove of things will the those who have any auto- bucha, is full of pro-biotics new career path Magen!
quire an industrial kitchen ucts. “It’s been so busy and full impact of owning my immune deficiencies, are which aids in gut health.
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The Minnedosa Tribune Friday, February 22, 2019 3
T he Minnedosa and
District Recreation
Commission held it’s an-
Judges gave a score out
of five to each chili based
on: Colour, Aroma, Tex-
Odanah, Audrey Vivier,
Wes Barrett and Kim Mof-
fat. An eleventh chili entry
nual Chili Cook-Off during ture, Flavour and Unique- was submitted, however it
Skate the Lake weekend. ness. Once the judging was fell more into the art cat-
On Saturday February completed, the public was egory. Inspire Studio sub-
16th, ten participants en- welcome to try out their mitted a crockpot with a
tered the event with crock- pallets and cast their own drawing of chili placed in-
pots filled to the brim of votes for People’s Choice side! Perhaps not as tasty
the most delicious, mouth- winner. They were also but I’m sure looked just as
watering chili one could welcome to purchase a good.
ask for. When you walked bowl full of their favourite “The Skate the Lake
into the pavilion you and provide a donation to- organization puts in so
couldn’t help but be hit wards skate the lake. much work throughout the
by the sweet aroma calling Rosie’s Bakery do- year to make this weekend
out to you to “try me”. nated homemade buns to a success, and to be able to
Having to cancel last go along with the chili and participate was very excit-
year, due to lack of entries, Farmery Brewery donated ing,” exclaimed Cook. “The
Recreation Director, Laura drinks to cleanse your pal- chili cook-off was just a
Cook wrangled up the en- let between tries. small piece of the puzzle
tries once again to bring Once all the entries and I’m glad we had such
this local favourite back to had been sampled, the a good turnout. A huge
the limelight. judges announced the round of applause to Skate
Three judges were winners. In first place was the Lake for another suc-
lined up to try all of the Val Dornn with Farmhouse cessful year, it’s so wonder-
entries and cast their 50 coming in second. Third ful seeing everyone come
vote. The three judges place went to Dave Fergus- out and have a great time.
were; Bryndal Patterson on and the People’s Choice We live in such a great
of Cornerstone Bar and was Farmhouse 50. community!”
Grill, Lawrence Warwaruk Other chili entires in- Photo by Karen Mitchell
of Farmery Brewery and cluded; Cornerstone Grill,
M innedosa Town
Council met for its
regular monthly meeting
letter from Barrett Nelson
as the community’s Emer-
gency Measures Organiza-
be paid $20 per hour for at-
tending fire calls, training
and meetings.
cil authorized the Assis-
tant CAO to transfer two
outstanding utility bills
Recreation Connections 22nd.
on the evening of Tues- tion Co-ordinator effective The outstanding tip- to the respective tax roll.
day, February 12th. May- March 1st, 2019. The Town ping fees policy, as ex- One was in the amount of The Minnedosa Performing Arts
or Skatch presided with and RM of Minto-Odanah plained in last week’s $121.80 and the other in Expressions Concert Series Presents
councillors Butler, J. Dow- are advertising to fill this Tribune, was accepted and the amount of $241.14.
CASATI
sett, T. Dowsett and Taylor important position.
in attendance. Councillors Council approved
business of
Saler and Blais were ab- the rate of pay for the
sent. Minnedosa Fire Depart-
Thursday, March 7th, 2019
the month
The meeting opened ment effective January
with a delegation of Can- 2019. The monthly pay The Minnedosa Performing Arts Expressions Concert Series
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Presents
dace Turchinski and Jenna for the Fire Chief was ap-
Quinton Blair
Minnedosa Chamber of Minnedosa United Church
Wreggit of MNP, who pre- proved at $350, the Dep-
Commerce
sented and reviewed the uty Fire Chief at $200 and thanks this business for its’ contribution to
Town’s audited financial Captain(s) at $100. Each the business community Friday,Tickets
October available
7th,at the Door.
2016 at 7:30 p.m.
statements for the year member of the Fire De- February 2019 Minnedosa Community Conference Centre
Adults $20
2017. partment, including fire- Minnedosa Credit Union Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Students (13-18)
Advance tickets available at the Library.
FreeAdults
if accompanied by an adult
$20 (Students accompanied or $10
by an adult free)
Students (13-18) $10
Web site: http://www.expressionsconcerts.ca
T he Minnedosa Expres-
sions Concert series
presented it’s third perfor-
nus Bjornson, played by
Sandy Winsby. Magnus
grew up on the family farm
as mental health, physical
health, financial burden
and the overarching sub-
mance of the season on that for generations had ject of “where do I belong.”
Monday, February 18th. been worked by the Bjorn- A great watch for those
The humorous, three-cast son men. Recently, Mag- looking for a little self-re-
play had the audience nus was joined on the farm flection or simply for those
chuckling throughout the by his great-niece Esme just wanting a chuckle.
entire performance and Van Fossen, played by Ol- The fourth and final
once again brought out ivia Ulrich. Esme was a concert of the 2018-2019
community members of hardworking, feisty young Expressions Concert Se-
all ages. “That’s what I lady who didn’t appreciate ries will be “Casati” held
like about the Expression outsiders sniffing around. on Thursday, March 7th
concerts, it doesn’t matter After realizing that Mag- at the Minnedosa United
how old you are, you are nus’s health wasn’t what it Church. If you do not al-
bound to find interest in used to be, Esme had her ready have your ticket
the events,” explained one hands full dealing with her be sure to contact the
audience member. great-uncle, the farm and a Minnedosa Regional Li-
The Royal Manitoba nosey intruder, real estate brary or any of the Expres- MTC photo
Theatre Centre (MTC) developer Brad Deacon, sions committee members
presented the travelling played by Tristan Carlucci. for more information. MTC’s Buying the Farm took to the stage of MCCC Monday night.
play, “Buying the Farm”. Presented through humor,
T he Minnedosa Senior
Bombers won their
first round of the Best of
owned the second period
earning three goals. The
first was scored by Shane
goals with Minnedosa’s
goals coming from Shane
Cameron assisted by Ryan
faced off in a Best of Five
against the MacGregor
Wild. The first game in this
another goal scored by
Russ Huyghe assisted by
Matt Saler and Wyatt Rap-
went into overtime which
saw the Wild score the win-
ning goal for MacGregor.
Five Series winning three Jury assisted by Michael Heino and Brad Lewis and series was held Monday, sky. MacGegor scored their The Bombers and the
games against the Melita Birch, the second scored the final game-winning February 18th in Mac- first three goals during the Wild will face off again on
Bisons. Their final game by Michael Birch assisted goal by Michael Birch as- Gregor which ended in second period followed by home ice at the Minnedosa
against the Bisons was by Ryan Heino and the sisted by Ryan Heino. With a 4-3 loss for the Bomb- another goal by the Bomb- Arena, tonight, February
held on the night of Val- third scored by Michael this goal, the Bombers won ers. Minnedosa opened ers in the third to tie things 22nd and tomorrow night.
entine’s Day in Melita. Al- Birch assisted by Ryan Hei- the game 5-4 earning them the game with a goal by up 3-3. Minnedosa’s third Go out, fill the stands and
though the Bisons opened no and James McCarville. the win in the Best of Five Michael Birch assisted by period goal was scored by cheer on our Bombers!
O n Thursday, Febru-
ary 7th, the Chancel-
lors hosted the Vincent
with assists to Sam Wilman
and Lucas Beatty scored to
tie the game at two. Lucas
son helped the Chancel-
lors with the win stopping
40 of the 43 shots on net.
Sam Wilson, scored to give
the Chancellors a two-goal
lead. Equal play continued
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The Minnedosa Tribune Friday, February 22, 2019 5
O n Saturday, February
16th, a train carrying
A study by the Fraser
Institute concluded that rail
Editor
crude oil derailed 10 kilome- transport is 4.5 times more
tres outside of St. Lazare, MB likely to have an occurrence
at 3:30 a.m. than a pipeline. Studies also
The result? A crude oil prove that every barrel of
spill that had the potential to crude oil shipped by pipeline 1889 – A couple of ladies were out on the river
be considerably worse. reaches its destination 99.999% of the time. Yet the anti- snowshoeing lately, and coming to a weak spot in
Ironically, I first heard the news while attending a oil and gas activists such as Justin Trudeau’s Liberal gov- the ice, went through. Fortunately, the water was not
rally with Conservative Leader, Andrew Scheer in sup- ernment, fail to recognize the importance of pipelines deep so they escaped with nothing more than a good
port of pipelines. The disaster was effectively contained and instead are actively working to stop them from being wetting.
by CN Rail in a timely manner with an environmental built. They killed the Northern Gateway pipeline. They
assessment team preventing hazardous chemicals from killed the Energy East pipeline. And they obstructed the
reaching the nearby river. I do applaud the company for development of the Trans Mountain pipeline. We should 1899 – Local business advertisers: Halpenny’s Con-
their work. Although no injuries or fires were reported, be very concerned that Justin Trudeau’s plan to kill Can- fectionary, Minnedosa Planing Mill, McDonald and
an event so close to home for many proves once again ada’s energy sector seems to be working. Co. Chemists and Druggists, McLennan’s Economy
why building pipelines are important for not only our The reality is that our economy and lifestyles depend Store and Thompson’s Livery, Feed and Stable.
economy but our safety. The fact is, pipelines are the saf- on oil and will for the foreseeable future. Oil and gas need
est way to move oil and gas. Pipelines also help our ag- to be transported if we want to continue to live our high- 1909 – The settlers in Scandinavia have formed a
riculture and resource-based growing industry by giving quality of life. Furthermore, the success of our oil and gas lodge of Good Templars with a membership of 35, to
railways the ability to move more products in an expand- industry means the success of our nation’s economy. make an effort to promote temperance among the
ing world market for grain and other goods. I deeply care about the safety of our communities. people.
As you know, many communities have railroads run- I care about the safety of our farmers. I care about the
ning through or near them. Additionally, farmers and safety of our local landowners. If you also care about the
landowners, such as the rancher whose land became safety of rural Manitobans, Saturday’s train derailment
1959 – Mr. W. Demchuk of Rackham has been
awarded the Ten Year Elevator Master Merit Certifi-
home to the near 40 rail cars on Saturday, share the same should highlight just one more reason to support pipe-
cate from the Canadian Consolidated Grain Com-
passion for living in rural areas often with trains nearby. lines.
pany in recognition of proficiency in the care of the
It’s a reality of our lifestyle and it is sometimes overlooked
grain elevator premises for a record ten consecutive
Dan Mazier
years.
Conservative Party of Canada Candidate
C atherine McManus of
Winnipeg spent the
Louis Riel weekend with
of Basswood.
Our sympathy is ex-
tended to the relatives
Folks are glued to their
TV sets watching the Scot-
ties this week.
lences to our volunteer
Basswood correspondent,
Zelda Firby and family on
and family on the sudden
passing of husband and
son in-law Bill McVey of
Well Done Girls!
Get well wishes to Kay
Herbert of Melita who is a
her mother, Muriel McMa- of the late William (Bill) We are well into Feb- the recent passing of Stan. Minnedosa. patient in the Minnedosa
nus. McVey, whose funeral ruary but the weather is We wish good days Health Centre.
Sunday visitors with service was on Tuesday. still unseasonably cold. By ZELDA FirBY ahead for the Cardys, A number of folks
Malcolm and Shirley Rose We will remember Lau- Remember how hot it was Syd is now a resident from the district either
were Mike, Maria, Rose- rie and her family on this last summer?
R ecently, Joanne Ross
accompanied Lani
Brocas of New Zealand to
of the Minnedosa Care
Home and Marie is in the
Minnedosa Health Centre.
took part or attended Skate
the Lake in Minnedosa on
the weekend.
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Vancouver by train. Lani Congratulations to Mike and Marla Pearce
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Ross’s and is now spending mates of the Minnedosa to Calgary on Sunday after
some time in Vancouver, Mustangs Senior Soccer spending a few days with
then going to the UK be- Team who won gold at he Zelda Firby and family.
fore returning home. Golden Bay Soccer Tour-
Sympathy is extended nament in Winnipeg on
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SUBMITTED standing their tourism op- Manitoba to engage local
portunities, refining com- shareholders and solicit
F or more than a
decade, visitors to
Minnedosa have been in-
munication and marketing
strategies, and providing
communities with a new
their feedback, we have
captured the values and
vision of the commun-
vited to Discover Minne- logo and brand package. ity and were able to move
dosa, Manitoba’s Valley Minnedosa does not meet ahead with developing a
Paradise. Looking back the criteria for the full new brand and logo with
further we were ‘Your place branding program, a local graphic artist who
Place in the Sun’ and however TM assisted by really knows the commun-
smile at the familiar jin- hosting a Tourism Share- ity.”
gle of days gone by. But, holder Strategic Planning The new Valley Life
Minnedosa is getting a Session last October. The logo was designed by The
new look! catered evening engaged Graphic Factory of On-
The Minnedosa Area the community and pro- anole. Derek Boyd was
Community Develop- vided strategic feedback involved with the creation
ment Corporation (CDC) and a self-assessed “report of the Clear Lake Country
has been working to de- card” of local attitudes and brand and provided stra-
velop a new logo and perceptions toward tour- tegic feedback throughout
new brand identity for ism, for which we received the project as well as at-
the community, which a B, B+ for our overall tour- tending the Strategic Plan-
was released at a Place ism product, as well as op- ning Session. He designed
Brand Reveal last night, portunities for growth and the logo from concept to
Thursday, February 21st, improvement. completion, and will be
at the Minnedosa United Our local geography replacing the sign in front
Church. The project, in was noted as our biggest of the Minnedosa Fire
the works for about a strength with our lush val- Hall, as well as signage on
year, was initiated by local ley, hills and lake creating Highways #1, #10, and #16
Economic Development a very Instagram-worthy in the coming year.
Officer (EDO), Chantelle backdrop to an outdoorsy, The goal when creat-
Parrott and will be used to energetic, and authen- ing the logo was to reflect
promote Minnedosa as an tic lifestyle. When tasked the unique features of the
appealing tourism destin- with assigning character area in a clean, simple,
ation and attractive place traits to Minnedosa, we way. It was developed
to live. are what every person with a slightly retro feel,
The majority of the should look for in a home- but is modern, geometric
work has been research- town- active, vibrant, and will be used against
ing place brand programs, fun, friendly, welcoming, natural elements such as
engaging with Travel beautiful, and charming. aged wood planks to sug-
Manitoba for their exper- “The place branding gest rustic authenticity
tise, soliciting feedback program has proven quite and maintain a small-
from the community, de- successful in destinations town charm. The pops
veloping a strategic vision, surrounding Minnedo- of colour are identifiable
and working closely with sa, including Clear Lake and consistent with past
a graphic designer to cre- Country and Neepawa,” Minnedosa logos, repre-
ate a logo and brand stan- said Minnedosa and Area senting the main aspects
dards that stand the test of EDO, Chantelle Parrott. of life in the valley: an in-
time. “To remain appealing and verted blue to represent
Travel Manitoba, a relevant, there is a def- the lake and river tucked
partner of Minnedosa inite need to update our in the hills, yellow repre-
Tourism, offers a Place brand, get a new logo and senting rolling fields of
Brand program to assist streamline our marketing. agriculture, and green
destinations in under- By partnering with Travel for the lush hills and val-
8 Friday, February 22, 2019 The Minnedosa Tribune
Seniors
Pharmacy Donates to Daycare Bowling
By KAREN MITCHELL
League
O n Tuesday. February 19th the Minnedosa Phar-
macy donated $5,000 towards the Minnedosa
Community Child Care Co-op expansion fundraising
SUBMITTED
goal.
“We at Minnedosa Pharmacy see this as a very
B owlers of the week of
February 19th are Ray
Criddle +34 and Vivian
worthwhile cause,” said Jan Magnusson. “Increasing Cullen +56.
the number of quality childcare spots will potential- Other good games
ly draw more young families into our great commu- were Gladys Murray 185,
nity. This is an important attraction when deciding 183, Ava Harris 131, Garry
where to call home for your family. We would like MacDowall 170, 190, Don-
to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers working na MacDonald 111, 109,
hard to see this project expansion completed.” Vivian Cullen 189, 200,
The Minnedosa Community Child Care Co-op Debbie Tarn 205, 245, Car-
reached out to the public earlier in the year, asking ry Douglas 165, Bev Chap-
for assistance in raising the last $100,000 required to ski 203, Betty Ann Bertrand
break ground in the spring. The Co-op is hoping to 184, 204, Vicky Bugg 156,
have the shovel in the ground in April to start the 800 150, Robert Hendry 195,
square foot addition project. Ray Criddle 197 and Vivian
Photo by Karen Mitchell
Penner 136.
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The Minnedosa Tribune Friday, February 22, 2019 9
T he second annual
Curling for a Cure
Funspiel was held over
but included farm parties,
annual meat cutting and
sausage making, birthday
like many others, which is
why we want to continue
Curling for a Cure and
the weekend of February parties and Relay for Life. will do so in honour of my
15th to 17th at the Minne- “Since Gigi’s last diag- Gigi. This event isn’t just
dosa Curling Club. The nosis, we knew we wanted about our family, it’s about
event saw a slight increase to find a way to raise more your family too! Our goal
this year in numbers with money to donate to the with this event is to bring
seven Kidspiel teams and Canadian Cancer Soci- people together, provide a
fourteen Funspiel teams ety through Relay for Life, community of support and
registered. which our family attended to raise money to help beat
“This year we raised with Gigi every year,” ex- this disease.”
a total of $13,300 which plained Chad. “We had
will all be donated to the been brainstorming event
Canadian Cancer Society ideas and after attending
through Relay for Life,” the family Funspiel in
stated Chad Yanchycki, Minnedosa last December Photo by Karen Mitchell
organizer of the event. we decided a curling Fun-
Last years event brought spiel would be a great way The winners of the back next year with both Minnedosa and the sur- myCommunity
Neighbours Indeed
in $3,807.90, bringing the to bring people together to Funspiel, presented by events,” promised Chad. rounding communities
Be a Neighbour...
two-year total donations to have a fun weekend and Peterbilt Manitoba Ltd., “We had activities that was unbelievable, but it’s And announce
$17,107.90. A huge success raise money for a good were “The Rolling Stones” worked really well for us starting to stretch even fur- these special events
to your community
in such a short period of cause. Gigi was always a which included John Klas- this year and was a big hit ther than that.
time! big supporter of the Cana- sen, Devon Manns, Ken over the weekend. We will The event is now at- ●Birth of Child
●Wedding
The Funspiel was or- dian Cancer Society and Early and Allan Manns. continue with some of tracting teams and spon- ●Wedding Anniversaries
ganized two-years-ago in Relay for Life, which our This team also walked those but we always like sorships from across 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th
honour of Nick Melnyk, family raised money for away with the champion- to keep things exciting southern Manitoba as ●New home residency
family patriarch. “Nick’s, every year.” ship last year! For the Kid- so there will be some fun well as eastern Saskatch- You may qualify for a
personalized keepsake
my Gigi, main passion in Nick battled three dif- spiel, the goal is to just get changes we will incorpor- ewan. Every penny raised gift offer compliments
life was his family, which ferent types of cancers over kids out on the ice having ate into next year’s events from this event is donated of local business and
fun, learning to curl while for both the Kidspiel and to the Canadian Cancer professional sponsors
started with his wife Shir- his final ten years, which
ley and their four daugh- included kidney cancer, raising money for the Ca- Funspiel.” Society through the Re- Minnedosa Pharmacy
Glenndosa Glass 1990 Ltd.
ters,” stated Yanchycki. prostate cancer and merkel nadian Cancer Society. Ev- “We are very pleased lay for Life team, Curling Minnedosa insurance Services
The four girls married giv- cell cancer, a very rare type ery child went home with with the success of our for a Cure. “Everyone has Kim’sQuality Foods
a pick a prize generously event. To raise over their own reasons for sup- Integra Tire
ing Nick four son-in-law’s, of skin cancer. “On Febru- Heritage Co-op
eleven grandchildren, two ary 21st, 2018, three days donated by Fun N’ Games $13,000 is something spe- porting Curling for a Cure, Minnedosa Tribune
grandchildren-in-laws after our first annual Curl- HQ in Brandon. cial and something my but one thing unites us all: Gateway Motel
and eight great grandchil- ing for a Cure, we lost him Yanchycki is already Gigi would be very proud a belief that we can cre- Be part of your Community!
dren. He was at his hap- to his battle with cancer at in the planning stages for of us for,” said Chad. “The ate a world where no one Contact Tillie Johnson
piest during family gath- the age of 75,” said Chad. next year. “Yes, we will be support we received from fears cancer,” mentioned 204-867-3414
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Newdale News
By Raven’s Glen WI Provincial Playoffs hosted A very successful Lo- awarded to the winners as Games in Red Deer Alber- spiel were Melanie Dalke
in Somerset this upcoming cal Mixed Bonspiel was follows: First Event 1. Jason ta this past week. His great of Brandon with her Dad
C ongratulations
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Habitant soup assorted ....................................................... 796ML ...............$1.99
Gatorade 6 packs assorted .............................................. 6x591ML ...............$5.49
Nabob coffee summit/traditional/traditional decafe300g ..... $6.99
Tim Hortons original/dark roast coffee .................................300g ...............$6.99
Carnation hot chocolate assorted ..........................................225g ...............$3.99 Swiss Chalet chicken,beef pot pie .........................................650g ............. $7.99
Nesquick syrup assorted ..............................................510-700ML ...............$4.49 NN™ smoked sausages-cheese,original ...............................900g ............. $7.99
BC Hamburger/Tuna Helper assorted158-233g ...... $1.99 Whole Inside
chicken ................................................... $2.79/lb
round beef roast or steak .............................................................. $4.99/lb
Ruffles,Doritos,Cheetos assorted ................................. 220g-310g ...............$2.99
Kool Aid Jammers assorted........................................... 10x180ML ...............$3.29 Pork loin chops sirloin ends .................................................................... $2.49/lb
PRODUCE
Fruite Drink,Tetley Iced Tea assorted ..........2LT ...... $1.59
Kool Aid liquid assorted ........................................................ 48ML ...............$3.49
Mio water enhancers assorted ............................................. 48ML ...............$3.49
Dole pineapple in juice assorted ........................................ 398ML ...............$1.49
Puritan stew assorted ............................................................. 700G ...............$2.79
Mr.Noodle instant soup assorted ............................................ 85G ...............$0.39 PC™ Cara cara oranges ............................................................ 3lb ............. $4.99
Heinz hot & spicy aioli .......................................................... 35ML ...............$3.99 FM Russet potatoes ................................................................. 10lb ............. $3.99
Bicks pickles baby,sweet,yummy ............................................1LT ...............$3.99 Roma Tomatoes ........................................................................ 3lb ............. $4.99
NN™ Vinegar white ...................................4LT ...... $2.49 Ya pears ..................................................................................................... $1.79/lb
RH Flour WW or all purpose .................................................2.5KG ...............$4.49 FM GH 4CT Peppers ............................................... $3.99
Chipits choc chips assorted ....................................................300g ...............$2.99
Friskies canned cat food assorted ..........................................156g ...............$0.79
Whiskas temptations assorted................................................180g ...............$2.99
Catelli Pasta sauce G-S assorted ......................................... 640ML ...............$1.99
BC potato instant assorted.............................................. 141-215g ...............$1.99
Minute rice ...............................................................................700g ...............$4.49
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Bounce fabric softener .........................................................120EA ...............$6.99
Dawn ultra dish detergent assorted ................................... 532ML ...............$2.59
Mr. Clean all purpose ............................................................. 1.2lt ...............$3.49
Alpo classics dog food ...........................................................7.2kg .............$13.99
Cat chow advance nutrition .....................................................2kg ...............$6.99
Tidy cats instant action ........................................................6.35kg ...............$6.99
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ALL PRICES ARE PLUS GST, PST & OTHER LEVIES WHERE APPLICABLE *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES
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NN bath tissue 24rl ..........................................................................................$7.49
Ziploc freezer bag L,M,S .................................................................................$3.79
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HELP WANTED
WEST REGION CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC. Opportunities at Elkhorn Resort
Located near Riding Mountain National Park, Elkhorn Resort Spa & Conference Centre is a great place to nurture your career! We’ve got
invites applications for the following positions a fantastic team environment, competitive wages, offer great benefits, staff discount and room to grow. Come and reach your potential
-URBAN SERVICES FAMILY ENHANCEMENT (FE) WORKER with us! We currently have openings in the positions of:
- URBAN SERVICES CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES WORKER HOUSEKEEPER LINE COOK
- COURT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CLERK Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting • Station set up where s/he will be responsible for preparing
WRCFS is a mandated First Nations Child and Family Services Agency responsible to provide a full range of • Make beds, change linen, and distribute clean towels and their station before the start of each service
services, including statutory services, voluntary services and prevention services to the children and families toiletries • Make sure that all supplies needed are available and ready
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers for use
of its nine First Nations, residing on and off reserve. The purpose of the programs of WRCFS is to sustain, • Replenish room amenities supplies • During meal service s/he will be responsible for preparing
support, and enhance family and community life. The agency’s mission is to work with our First Nations • Report and store lost and found items items requested from his/her station in a timely fashion
• Clean public areas as required (such as hallways) • Work in cooperation with the other cooks in the kitchen
people to protect Aboriginal children, in keeping with our core values. • Ensure furniture in the rooms is properly placed • After service, will be in charge of cleaning their station,
• Stock linen closet and supplies area cooking surfaces, etc.
Urban Services Family Enhancement (FE) Worker • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications:
Reporting to the Urban Services CFS Supervisor, the worker will be responsible to work as part of a team in Qualifications: • Possess good health and physical condition
delivering a full range of child and family services with emphasis on prevention and resource services as a • Possess good health and physical condition • Neat and clean in appearance and work habits
• Neat and clean in appearance and work habits • Ability to communicate with co-workers
frontline approach. Duties will include; the provision of frontline voluntary child & family services including • Ability to communicate with guests • Ability to accept direction
intake & referral, Assisting in the delivery of statutory services as required, Planning, developing and • Ability to accept direction • Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work with minimal supervision • Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment
implementation of prevention programs as related to child and family service needs of the community, • Ability to work within a team environment • Ability to work within a team environment
provision of support services to children in care, Facilitating groups, teaching parenting skills, establishing • Is organized and can manage time well
Experience:
a close working relationship with other related services. Applicants will require a BSW degree with two Minimum 3 years experience working in a 4 or 5 star hotel or Experience:
(2) years of child welfare experience, preferably in First Nations child and family services. An equivalent cruise ship. Must have kitchen experience in a busy hotel, fine dining or busy
chain restaurants. A Food Safety Certificate is required.
combination of training and experience may be considered; must have working knowledge of the CFS
Act and a commitment to First Nations child and family services, community based planning and service
Starting wage for these positions is $14/hour. Affordable staff housing is available, if needed. Interested
delivery; Knowledge of and appreciation for Ojibway culture and aspirations are essential. The ability to speak applicants can send their resume to chris.phillips@elkhornresort.mb.ca. Please indicate the position you are
applying for.
Ojibway will be considered a definite asset; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally
and in writing; must have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and within a multi-disciplinary #3 Mooswa Drive East, Onanole, Manitoba | www.elkhornresort.mb.ca
approach and have good organizational skills. Applicant must be able to respond to completing deadlines in
a fast paced environment. Computer training and or knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with the
WEST REGION CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC. CARD OF THANKS
Structured Decision Making Assessment Tools, Intake & CFSIS is essential.
invites applications for the position of
Urban Services Child & Family Services Worker CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES WORKER
Reporting to the Urban Services CFS Supervisor, the worker will be responsible to work as part of a team in Thank you to everyone
Rolling River First Nation for the loaned equipment,
delivering a full range of child and family services with emphasis on prevention and resource services as a
WRCFS is a mandated First Nations child and family services Agency responsible calls, emails, cards, visits,
frontline approach. Duties will include; the provision of a full range of statutory child welfare services that
to provide a full range of services, including statutory services, voluntary services and flowers and food. It was all
involves child protection; court work; case management; intake; on-call; advocacy; special needs, age of prevention services to the children and families of its nine First Nations, residing on and very much appreciated and
majority and the application of the Structured Decision Making Assessment tools when working with off reserve. The purpose of the programs of WRCFS is to sustain, support, and enhance made the time pass by more
families. Applicants will require a BSW degree with two (2) years of child welfare experience, preferably family and community life. Reporting to the Community Based Team Supervisor, the quickly. Jean Garbolinsky
in First Nations child and family services. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be worker will be responsible to work as part of a team in delivering a full range of child and
considered; must have working knowledge of the CFS Act and a commitment to First Nations child and family services utilizing a community based model of service delivery, with emphasis on To all my friends from
prevention and resource services as a frontline approach. whom I received good wish-
family services, community based planning and service delivery; Knowledge of and appreciation for Ojibway
culture and aspirations are essential. The ability to speak Ojibway will be considered a definite asset; DUTIES INCLUDE: es, cards, goodies and vis-
• Ensure a working knowledge of CFS legislation, regulations, standards and its when I was ill and in the
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; must have demonstrated WRCFS policy and procedures hospital. My heartfelt thanks.
ability to work as part of a team and within a multi-disciplinary approach and have good organizational • To operate within the mandate, understanding the role of a mandated worker May your days be touched by
skills. Applicant must be able to respond to completing deadlines in a fast paced environment. Computer • Complete the Structured Decision Making as required life’s mystery and magic and
training and or knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with the Structured Decision Making • Provide Intake services using the Intake Module (IM) may you discover new beauty
Assessment Tools, Intake & CFSIS is essential. • Provide direct service; Placement
each day of the year. With all
• Ensure there is development of relevant community resources of an ongoing
my love Audrah. X
Court Administrative Support Clerk nature and networks effectively with the existing resources
Reporting to the Administration Manager the individual will be responsible for providing general • Ensure culturally appropriate services
• Make referrals to appropriate resources based on family assessments Our family wishes to ex-
administrative support and court clerk duties at the WRCFS office located in Winnipeg. Duties will include tend a sincere thank you to
• Complete necessary administrative duties
but are not limited to the following; preparing court documents, maintaining files, database entry, • Establishment of good working relationships with other community services and everyone from near and far
collection of statistics, typing, photocopying and reception relief. Minimum Grade 12 high school education resources for the kindness and com-
or an acceptable equivalent combination of education & training, Knowledge and appreciation for First • Provision of a full range of statutory child welfare services passion shown in the way of
Nations culture and aspirations are essential, must be able to communicate effectively, orally & in writing, • Provision of individual and family counseling words, gifts of flowers, food,
must have computer training and/or knowledge of Microsoft office. Excellent administrative and QUALIFICATIONS: cards, visits, prayers and mes-
• BSW with at least two years related experience preferably in First Nations Child sages of condolences, phone
organizational skills, must be able to work as part of a team and be a team player in a fast paced environment
& Family Services. An equivalent combination of training and experience will calls, charitable donations
as well as working independently. following the passing of hus-
be considered.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and training and according to Provincial pay scale. • Must have a commitment to First Nations Child & Family Services, community band, father and grandfa-
WRCFS offers a supportive, progressive and innovative work environment, competitive salaries, a great based planning & service delivery. ther Stan Firby. Thank you to
• Knowledge of and appreciation for Ojibway culture and aspirations are essential. the EMS staff, Dr. Onyshko
benefits package, and training opportunities. The successful applicant must provide WRCFS with a current • The ability to speak Ojibway will be considered a definite asset. and staff of both Minnedosa
Criminal Record check that includes a Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry check, Prior Contact • Must have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and within a Health Centre and Minnedo-
check and Driver’s Abstract prior to commencement of employment. Travel is required. A valid driver’s license multi-disciplinary approach. sa Care Home during his
and access to means of reliable transportation for work is a condition of employment. • Must have computer training and/or knowledge of Microsoft Office short stay and Dr. Khandelwal
• Be familiar with the Structured Decision Making assessment tools, Intake & CFSIS
Please submit resumes with covering letter indicating desired position to: for care given over the past
is essential.
years. Thank you to Pastor Jeff
Verna McIvor, BSW, MSW, RSW The successful applicant must provide WRCFS with a current Criminal Record Check that Loewen for his meaningful
Director of Urban Services includes a Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check, Prior contact check and service, organist Shirley Dyck,
West Region Child & Family Services, Inc. Driver’s Abstract prior to the commencement of employment. Travel is required. A valid soloist Barry McNabb, the
255 Sherbrook St. driver’s license and access to means of reliable transportation for work is a condition of covenant ladies for the lovely
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2B8 employment.
lunch, Doug Proven for snow
Fax: (204) 985-4079 SALARY: Commensurate with experience and training and according to Provincial pay removal at the cemetery and
scale. the girls who looked after the
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 noon lunch. To Nathan and
Please submit resumes and a cover letter to; Esther Beaulieu, BSW, RSW
We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Community Based Team Supervisor staff for the care and profes-
West Region Child & Family Services, Inc. sionalism. Zelda Firby and
Box 280 family. x
ERICKSON, Manitoba R0J 0P0 Fax: (204) 636-6158
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: Wednesday, February 27, 2019
We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
14 Friday, February 22, 2019 The Minnedosa Tribune
IN MEMORIAM
Denture Tablets in the Toilet hot water and one cup of ful’s onto a baking sheet
washing soda. Let oven covered with parchment
Solutions and racks soak overnight and, paper. Bake 11 to 13 min-
Substitutions in the morning, (while
wearing gloves) rinse the
utes. Cool and enjoy.
action with
we miss you. Larry, Glenda, lost you, 1st - Lois Campbell /
Mark and Families. Carol Lonsdale
Your memory will always last. 2nd - Albert Parsons /
In Loving Memory of Shirley and family. John Cullen
an ad in
LORNE RUFF x 3rd - Mel Harvey / Wilf Taylor
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Boyd Grant
A year has passed so quickly.
Still in our hearts today
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