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Grain Growers Feeding The World: Tribune Tribune
Grain Growers Feeding The World: Tribune Tribune
Grain Growers Feeding The World: Tribune Tribune
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Volume 137 Issue 5 Friday, April 12, 2019 www.minnedosatribune.com 90 cents plus tax
Break-in and
Theft at
Grain Growers Feeding The World
By KAREN MITCHELL
Cemetery
O n Sunday, April 7th,
the Minnedosa Grain
O ne of the cruel-
est, most heart-
less crimes is when an
Growing Project held its
annual fundraising ban-
quet at the Minnedosa
eternal place of rest is
Community Conference
targeted. Recently, the
Centre. 110 of the 120
Minnedosa Cemetery
available tickets were sold,
fell victim to trouble-
which made for a great so-
makers.
cial evening.
The Town of
The local project works
Minendosa’s ride-on
under the umbrella of
lawn mower and a
the Canadian Foodgrains
number of hand-held
Bank. Within Manitoba,
grass trimmers, stored
there are approximately
and used at the ceme-
40 Grain Growing projects.
tery, have been stolen.
The Minnedosa chapter
The crematorium was
began in approximately
also broken into.
1997. The organization is a
Fortunately, no
volunteer run organization
vandalism appears to
with seven current board
have been done to any
members. Land for their
graves, headstones
annual crop is either do-
or columbarium as
nated at no cost or rented
was experienced back
to them at a cost below
in the 1990s when a
market value. Large agri-
number of headstones
cultural companies donate
were knocked over
all of the required seed,
and smashed. Photo by Karen Mitchell
fertilizer and chemicals
If anyone has any
used and volunteers or
information about this Kurt Bisson, Cereals Research Coordinator of Syngenta, shares information from his trip to Malawi
custom workers plant the
most recent break- during the Minnedosa Grain Growing Project annual banquet Sunday night.
crop. For 2018, the orga-
in and theft of lawn
nization worked 120 culti-
care equipment at the
vated acres. Come harvest life. Each Grain Growers companies who help us Project donated a total of helping hands at harvest
Minnedosa Cemetery,
time, volunteers take the Project can specify which yearly. Without these great $38,000 ($33,000 from crop time if anyone is interested
please contact the lo-
crop off and local elevators church project they would partners we would never and $5,000 from banquet), in donating man hours.
cal RCMP at 204-867-
buy the grain for a good like to donate their donat- be able to do what we do which equals $190,000 do- In the past, the Ca-
2916.
return. This provides the ed funds to. and donate the profits like nated funds. The organiza- nadian Foodgrains Bank
organization with funds “We have an absolute- we do.” tion keeps a small percent- donated bags of harvested
to donate to the Cana- ly great group of partners The Canadian Govern- age back from their crop grain directly to overseas
If your label reads dian Foodgrains Bank in that people don’t even ment matches donations income annually in order areas, currently and where
19/04/30
Winnipeg. The Canadian see,” explained Raymond four-to-one, meaning that to pay for land and needs appropriate, the grain is
Foodgrains Bank has 15 Dyck, Vice-Chair of the for every one dollar do- for the next growing year. sold locally and money is
It’s time to renew partner agencies that they Minnedosa Grain Grow- nated they will match it The majority of all time directly sent instead.
your subscription! work with. These part- ing Project. “People can with four dollars, up until and work is donated by
ner agencies are church see the combines or farm- a maximum of $25 million local farmers and board
204-867-3816 agencies that have come ers working but they don’t annually. For 2018, the members. The organiza- Continued
together from all walks of see the behind-the-scenes Minnedosa Grain Growers tion is always welcoming on Page 2
M innedosa Credit
Union hosted its an-
nual general meeting on
directors of nine.
Ross also indicated
that MCU saw growth in
continue with the Credit
Union Director Achieve-
ment Programs.
the evening of Tuesday, both loans and deposits MCU Board President,
April 9th. in 2018 and that the 2019 Barry McNabb, shared that
2018 was another prof- patronage payment of MCU continues to be chal-
itable year for MCU with $200,000 will be given out lenged by the ever-chang-
assets growing by close to in May. To date, the total ing environment of gov-
four percent over last year patronage paid to MCU ernance, compliance and
for a total of $134,994,890. members since 1994 totals regulatory expectations.
As in year’s past, the $7,040,395. “Mergers continue to be
local Credit Union con- The MCU Board of investigated and assessed,
tinued to give back to the Directors held 11 regular but for the present time,
community in 2018. The meetings throughout 2018. MCU remains a single
total amount of financial In addition, representa- branch,” stated McNabb.
support to local organiza- tives also attended the A number of service
tions for the year amount- Credit Union of Manitoba recognition awards were
ed to $67,570. MCU staff (CUCM) annual meet- presented during Tuesday Photo by Karen Mitchell
has always been encour- ing in Winnipeg, National night’s AGM. Employee
aged to get involved in Conference for Canada’s Joanne Clarke (finance MCU President, Barry McNabb, addresses the crowd.
the community and vol- Credit Unions in Toronto administration) was hon-
unteers. “Whether it be and a CUCM system meet- oured for 10 years with Exciting plans for merchant payment servic- cal credit union, MCU has
flipping burgers at the ing and director’s forum MCU. For the Board of Di- MCU in 2019 will include es and paint the exterior of grown and prospered over
rink or delivering Meals in Winnipeg. This forum rectors, Scott Thompson, a mobile app allowing the MCU office. its 72-year history. The
on Wheels, the volunteer provided educational Shannon Alexander and members to deposit any- From humble begin- future continues to look
efforts of our staff help to opportunities and net- Dan Mendrikis were each where, anytime form their nings in 1947, when ten bright for this community
make our community a working with other credit noted for five years of ser- mobile device. There are men invested $95 and owned, community mind-
great place to live,” stated union board members in vice. also plans to update the granted a charter for a lo- ed financial institution.
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O n Tuesday, March
26th the Brandon
Assiniboine Community
knew we would play the
game of our lives. Winning
a national championship
College (ACC) Cougars has been a huge dream of
Women’s Hockey team de- mine so to finally achieve
parted for Frisco, Texas for that was absolutely amaz-
the American Collegiate ing. I can’t even describe
Hockey Association Wom- my emotions when we
en’s Division 2 Champion- won it. It was a dream
ship and returned home to come true and one of the
ACC Cougars photo
Manitoba on April 1st as best days of my life and I
champions! Minnedosa’s ACC Cougars Forward, owe it all to my teammates.
Rachel Charles is one of #13 - Minnedosa’s That was the end of
the athletes who plays on Rachel Charles. the season!” expressed
this team. Charles. “My dad and
The ACC Cougars explained Rachel. “We step mom were there and
played a total of five games knew how bad we wanted my mom watched it live
throughout the event. The to win it so we all came PC Caucus photo stream! I would say a little
first two games were must together like we have the over half of the girls par-
whole season and worked
Upon returning home from Texas with a championship title, the ACC
wins in order to make the ents made the trip to watch
semi-finals and the girls so hard to achieve our Cougars Women’s Hockey team were congratulated by Manitoba Premier in person.”
ended up winning all three goals. Most of us played Brian Pallister and the PC Caucus at the Legislature in Winnipeg. A huge congratula-
of the round robin games. last year when we lost so I tions to the ACC Cougars
They beat out Mercyhurst think that helped us build going into the third period. time. “They were the only score of 1 to 0 for ACC Cou- for ending the season with
University 8 to 0, North- as a team this year because They came back to win 2 team we lost to all year gars after a hard battle. such a huge win, and to
eastern University 6 to 1, we didn’t want that heart- to 1, putting them in the but we’ve watched game “Looking around the our hometown star, Rachel
and Rowan University 6 to break again.” finals against Minot State tapes and knew that with dressing room before the for a successful season!
1. During the semi- University. The team had our best efforts we had a
“Our whole team finals, the ACC Cougars played against Minot six chance against them,” said
played our best hockey took on Lakehead Univer- times during the regular Charles. The champion-
we’ve played all season,” sity and were down 1 to 0 season and lost out every ship game was won with a
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O ur government will
stand up for Manito-
to several other provinces.
We received legal ad-
effective strategies in other
provinces.
energy consumption while
stimulating green innova-
bans by launching a legal vice in 2017 that the federal This unfairness is tion and creating jobs. 1889 – County Court was held in the Town Hall on
challenge of the federal government has the con- threatening jobs and eco- Ottawa insists on us- Tuesday. A very small docket was presented, thus
government’s move to im- stitutional right to impose nomic growth throughout ing its carbon tax to take showing that the people of this district are peaceful
pose its new carbon tax on a carbon tax, but only on Manitoba. The federal car- more money from Mani- and law-abiding class.
our province. provinces that do not im- bon tax hurts northerners tobans. We will fight the
The Trudeau govern- plement such plans of their and Manitoba’s agricultur- federal government on this
ment began charging its own. We then developed al and transportation sec- as we remain focused on 1909 – Mr. Warwick, a Fairmount man, miraculously
tax on carbon emissions in our Manitoba Climate and tors. The tax is also raising reducing the tax burden escaped injury in the disastrous collision near Bran-
early April, taking money Green Plan, which is better the cost of food and gaso- on Manitobans, fixing our don. He was the fireman on the freight and did not
from Manitobans’ pockets, for our province’s environ- line while hiking home province’s finances and re- jump form the train before the impact but braced him-
hurting our ability to at- ment and economy. Even heating bills. With the GST building its economy. self when he saw it coming and unavoidable.
tract business capital and after acknowledging our applied by Prime Minister
damaging our economy, made-in-Manitoba plan Justin Trudeau’s Liberals, Greg Nesbitt is the 1919 – Present appearances are that there will not be
despite granting special is the best in Canada, the the carbon tax is adding Member of Legislative a very early spring. There was a heavy rain Friday and
treatment and exemptions federal Liberals said they $92 to the average Manito- Assembly for the Riding Saturday. The snow has not yet gone from the fields
ba household’s natural gas Mountain constituency. He and the frost and light snowfall will delay all work on
bill in 2019. can be reached at 204-759- the land.
Letter to
While our Manitoba 3313, toll-free 1-844-877-
government takes its op- 7767 or by email at greg- 1929 – Minnedosa is to be on a bus line with Bran-
position to the escalating nesbittmla@mymts.net. don this coming spring.
the Editor 1939 – 2,500 horses in Odanah and Minto have been
treated against Encephalomyelitis.
Dear Editor, Minnedosa 1959 – Town Council turned thumbs down on the
Lions Club parking metre question again this year. Each spring, a
HOLIDAY
DOG & CAT OWNERS
RECYCLING AND GARBAGE COLLECTION
All dogs and cats within the Town of Minnedosa
must be licensed annually.
T he Little Saskatch-
ewan River Conserva-
tion District (LSRCD) was
sheds through focused,
priority-based programs
and partnerships that ad-
municipal partners, within
the new district, have land
within these watersheds
there are six sub-districts.
After the amalgamation
there will be nine sub-
all municipalities within
the new area, Cuvelier
explained, “Sub-district
Conservation District has
collaborated with land-
owners, municipal govern-
established in 1999. The dress water quality, flood- and are currently partners districts. A sub-district is committee members will ments and other organi-
District covers approxi- ing, drought, land use and in a conservation district. a sub-watershed within identify priorities and zations to construct small
mately 4,200 kms and is climate change. Watershed Priorities to modern- the watershed district. A projects for their sub- dams. These small dams
located in southwestern districts will continue to ize the conservation dis- sub-watershed is a specific watershed. Funding is di- regulate the flow of water
Manitoba. The LSRCD’s make planning and man- trict program will include; drainage area. Currently rected to complete those by slowing down the wa-
eight municipal partners agement decisions to im- align conservation district within the LSRCD, the projects.” Core funding ter, temporarily storing it,
are the Municipalities of prove watershed health boundaries to watersheds, Little Saskatchewan River comes from a provincial- protecting roads from be-
Oakview, Minto-Odanah, across all of Manitoba. The including a name change Watershed is divided into municipal match, where ing washed out. Small dam
Yellowhead, and Rosedale; transition of being known from conservation districts four sub-districts based the province funds three projects that are complet-
Riverdale, Clanwilliam- as a watershed district bet- to watershed districts; re- on the drainage area. After dollars to every one dollar ed on waterways upstream
Erickson and Harrison ter reflects the land that is fresh the program mandate the transition to the Assini- contributed by the munici- of the lake help slow down
Park; and the Town of being managed by the dis- through enhancing surface boine West Watershed Dis- palities. the flow of water, which
Minnedosa. The District trict. “Compared to other water management plan- trict, the Little Saskatch- At the present time, reduces soil erosion. With-
encompasses the major- organizations in Manitoba, ning and ecological goods ewan River Watershed will offices within the three out the small dams these
ity of the Little Saskatch- the fact that we work on and services program- be split into two sub-dis- conservation districts soil particles would oth-
ewan River watershed and a watershed boundary is ming; amend legislation to tricts. One sub-district will are located in Oak River, erwise end up in the lake.
a portion of the Arrow-Oak what makes us unique,” ex- support the boundary and be the Upper Little Sas- Miniota and Inglis. It has The management of sur-
River watershed, which are plained Colleen Cuvelier, name changes, facilitate katchewan River; the other not yet been determined face water minimizes neg-
both part of the larger As- LSRCD District Manager. enhanced partnerships will be the Lower Little where the main office will ative impacts like flooding
siniboine River Basin. Locally, the Conserva- with indigenous commu- Saskatchewan River. The be located following the and erosion.
Recently, the provin- tion Districts that will be- nities, add flexibility for sub-districts will be larger amalgamation. “A transi- With all this going on,
cial government has in- come amalgamated come municipal funding and and will continue to have tion committee with rep- The Little Saskatchewan
dicated program changes January 1st will include the appointments and reduce representation from the resentatives from the three River Conservation Dis-
will come into force upon Little Saskatchewan River, red tape; modernize fund- local residents appointed conservation district amal- trict will continue to be
proclamation of The Wa- Upper Assiniboine and ing models by moving by the municipal partners. gamation partners has open for business as usual
tershed Districts Act and Lake of the Prairies. to a three tiered funding The Town of Minnedosa been formed,” explained throughout 2019. During
the associated regula- Upon amalgamation, approached, streamlin- will continue to have two Cuvelier. “The committee the year, staff will be de-
tions on January 1st, 2020. the boundary of the new ing provincial reporting representatives on the is discussing and making livering ALUS (Alterna-
Changes will see Conser- Assiniboine West Water- requirements and plac- conservation sub-district decisions regarding the tive Land Use Services),
vation Districts transition- shed District will take in ing emphasis on program board. Representation can set-up and operation of shelterbelt planting, aban-
ing into Watershed Dis- four watersheds within the outcomes (return on in- be one councillor and one the new watershed district. doned well sealing, well
tricts. Assiniboine River Basin. vestment); and enhance citizen rep or two citizen Topics they will be discuss- water testing day, and rain
A watershed is an These watersheds include watershed planning and reps, but can not be two ing are offices, staff, and barrel programs, just to
area of land defined as the Little Saskatchewan implementation of water- councillors. programs.” name a few. “The district
the drainage area. Water- River, Shell River, Assini- shed management plans. will also be supporting the
shed Districts will con- boine-Birdtail River and Currently, within The construction of two pro-
posed small dams. Check
out the district’s website,
You are invited to attend Rural Municipality of Oakview watch for a flyer in your
mailbox or watch for ad-
the Municipality of Harrison Park
Rapid City Landfill vertisements in the news-
2019 BUDGET HEARING Hours of Operation paper for more informa-
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 tion on programs in 2019,”
8:00 P.M.
Summer Hours concluded Cuvelier.
myCommunity Effective April 15, 2019 to October 14, 2019
Harrison Park Municipal Office
Neighbours Indeed
43 Gateway Street, Onanole, MB Monday - 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Be a Neighbour...
At this time the Council will present the proposed
And announce Wednesday - 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Advertising
2019 financial plan for the municipality. The
presentation will provide an overview of the
these special events Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - Noon
to your community
proposed financial plan followed by a forum for 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Works!
questions and comments from the public. The purpose ●Birth of Child
ClOSed on Statutory Holidays
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representation, ask questions or register an objection. ●Wedding Anniversaries (4-2)
Copies of the proposed financial plan and the 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th
procedures to be followed at the hearing are available ●New home residency
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may also be directed by letter to our Chief
professional sponsors
Administrative Officer or through our email address at
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Consultation with our community is an important
Glenndosa Glass 1990 Ltd.
Minnedosa insurance Services
Annual General Meeting
component of the Municipality’s budget process.
Council encourages you to attend.
Kim’sQuality Foods
Integra Tire
Tuesday, April 16th, 2019
Chad Davies, CMMA
Chief Administrative Officer
Heritage Co-op
Minnedosa Tribune at 7:00 p.m.
Municipality of Harrison Park
Gateway Motel
Minnedosa Golf & Curling Complex
Ph: 204-848-7614 Be part of your Community!
Dated this 3rd day of April, 2019.
Contact Tillie Johnson All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
(In accordance with subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act)
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Hope
Minnedosa
the spring
of the old Presbytery that
was discontinued at the
last United Church Gen-
June 23rd and services
start again Sunday, Sep-
tember 8th in the fall. Our
We had another success- Award for Dance Duo/ over) - Aleda Waldner. weather helps good healtheral Assembly. The meet- Church continues quite
ful year and were pleased Trio/Group Ages 13 to 18 quickly return Michael. ing came to order and a successfully with the very
to see several new people – Razzamatazz Dance Club Vocal Scholarships: Belated birthdaydevotional prayer was dedicated local volunteers
enter the festival. Without Jazz Group, 14 years and Redfern Farm ser- greetings are sent to bothgiven by Elgin, followed by who work tirelessly and
all the participants there under for “All About To- vices $75 (Vocal Solo Dot Wareham and Yvonne minutes of last meeting. the continued support of
would be no festival. A night”. – 18 years and under) Graham of Winnipeg who Helen Caird was re- nomi- several Lay Ministers who
lot of volunteer work and - Danielle Hadden. celebrated mid March nated to continue as the willingly share their talent
hours go into preparing Recommended by norm sims, QC birthdays. Two more of Board secretary. Old busi- with us.
for the festival, and it is adjudicator to compete and Family $125 (Vocal our former residents are ness included: Jack Lamb How wonderful to see
very rewarding to see such at Provincial level: Piano: Solo – 18 years and un- celebrating birthdaysthanked Willine Young for those April showers with
amazing talent in our com- Preliminary Piano Solo - der) - Destiny Bukarz. mid April, Hilda Davies ofthe new mat purchased many geese returned,
munity and surrounding Isabella Penner and Anya Minnedosa and Ann Marks for the front door. Trea- hawks and eagles are back,
area. Waldner. Junior Piano Dance Scholarships: of Winnipeg. Wishing all surer’s report was given by the snow almost gone and
Solo - Renae Stahl. Inter- W.a. Burr Memo- these “gals” many more to Barb Pedersen and Cor- the ditches are “running”,
Piano Solo Awards: mediate Piano Solo - Lenci rial $50 (Jazz – Solo, celebrate! respondence included: a all sure signs of spring.
Grade 1 – Samson Wald- Waldner and Talia Iwan- Duo or Trio) - Larissa We wish all our local letter from Minnedosa and And the curling is done!!
ner, Grade 2 – Nigel Stahl, chysko. Advanced Piano Krahn and Karina Lade. University students best of Area Food Bank asking for Now it’s cheer for the Jets
Grade 3 – Stefan Stahl, Solo - Aleda Waldner. Pre- Rivers and area luck as their classes end in our monetary support and all the way!
Grade 4 – Telsa Waldner, liminary Piano Canadian lions Club $50 (Bal- April with final exams be- food donations. We will
Grade 5 – Renae Stahl, Composers - Telsa Wald- let/Lyrical – Solo, Duo ing written over the nextcollect food until the end
Grade 7 – Faith Clarke, ner. Intermediate Piano, or Trio) - Katie Wright several weeks. of May (check those expiry If your label reads
Grade 8 – Lenci Waldner,
Grade 10 – Aleda Wald-
Canadian Composers -
Faith Clarke.
and Mikaela Quenelle. Elgin
W.a. Burr Memori- Sunday service and that
Hall took thedates!). An invitation was
received from Cadurcis 19/04/30
ner, Claudette Caron Pia- al $50 (Hip Hop – Solo, Duo was followed by the United Church inviting us It’s time to renew
no Studio Award – Aleda Piano Scholarships: or Trio) - Nicholas Hiscock. Church Board meetingto their June 23rd service your subscription!
Waldner, Creasy Pianos Hank and susan springland Manufac- chaired by Richard Walker. and pot luck lunch, which
Canadian Composer Class Guenther Memorial $50 turing $50 (Tap – Solo, Duo Elgin represents our new we gladly accepted. Good 204-867-3816
Award – Telsa Waldner. (Piano Solo-RCM Grades or Trio) - Darby Hiscock.
1-4) - Isabella Penner. Rivers super Thrifty
Vocal: Solo Junior/In- vanguard Credit Drug Mart $50 (Other-
termediate – Destiny Bu- Union $50 (Preliminary Pi- Adjudicator’s Choice MUNICIPALITY OF HARRISON PARK
karz. ano Solo) - Telsa Waldner. – Solo, Duo or Trio) - PUBLIC NOTICE
W.a. Burr Memo- Brody Burr, Carson Burr WEED/BRUSH CONTROL
Speech Arts: rial $50 (Junior Piano and Darby Hiscock.
Minnedosa UCT Speech Solo) - Renae Stahl. Minnedosa Ro- Public Notice is hereby given that the Municipality of Harrison Park intends to
Arts Choir Grades 3 to 6 – W.a. Burr Memorial tary Club $250 (Most
conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2019:
TCS Grade 5 Students $50 (Intermediate Piano promising dance solo-
Solo) - Lenci Waldner. ist, chosen by the adju- 1. To control noxious weeds and/or brush on municipal road allowances within
Dance: Solo Ages 9 Rivers Home dicator) - Brody Burr.
the Municipality. The projected dates of application will be from June 1, 2019
to 12 – Nicholas Hiscock, Hardware $50 (Ad- Congratulations to all
to October 31, 2019. The herbicides to be used include:
Solo Ages 13 to 18 – Dar- vanced Piano Scholar- our festival participants
by Hiscock, Razzamatazz ship) - Aleda Waldner. and winners, and we hope Glyphosate Clopyralid MCPA
Dance Club Award for David and shirl Krahn to see you all again next 2,4-D Picloram Triclpoyr
Dance Duo/Trio/Group $100 (Most promising pi- year.
2. To control weeds and brush on municipal owned property to which the
(1,1) -1- 11 - Mar 29/13.indd 21/03
public normally has access to, including exhibition grounds, waste
disposal sites, parking lots. The projected dates of application will be from
Bridge Club June 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019. The herbicides to be used include:
Glyphosate Clopyralid MCPA
Results 2,4-D Picloram Triclpoyr
Minnedosa
Foundation was estab- The Minnedosa Collegiate person at MCI.
lished in 2017 as a part- Foundation is completely The deadline for Appli-
nership between The youth lead under the guid- cations is May 1st. Please
Minnedosa and District ance of the Minnedosa and contact MCI at 204-867-
Foundation, The Thom- District Foundation. Pre- 2794 or mc@rrsd.mb.ca for
as Sill Foundation and vious recipients include, more information.
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were decreased. Due to most all of income is gen- here was a 4-H meet- about how the Minnedosa be our auctioneer. Rayna a beer can and bottle drive
this, the Canadian Medi- erated through fundraising ing at the MCI cafeteria Credit Union paid for our Topham will be going to on the Monday of May
cal Association’s National programs and donations on Monday, April 1st, with rental at the Minnedosa Washington for 4-H on a Long Weekend. Anyone
Study Committee on Can- from individual Canadians 26 members present. Roll United Church for achieve- trip and will share her ex- wishing to donate or have
cer was formed in 1931. and corporate partners. call was taken and each ment night. periences at achievement their beer cans or bottles
In 1937, the National The Canadian Can- member was encouraged Achievement night night. picked up can contact a
to say what their favorite is at Minnedosa United Corinne Topham gave 4-H Member or Leader.
ice cream is. Each member Church on April 25th, all the Head Leader report The meeting was ad-
Early Deadline Next Week shared an update on their are welcome. There will be and Laci Mailman gave the journed at 8 p.m. and then
4-H project progress. a Dessert Auction to raise Area Council report. On Nicolas Bartkewich played
Monday, April 15th We discussed sub- funds for the 4-H Club. Wednesday, April 3rd the a game/learning item.
committee reports. The There will be a live auc- 4-H Teen members gave a This was our last meeting
at 12 noon tubing at MacGregor was tion for select desserts and power point presentation for this year.
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Keep the Spiders Away
Dear Reena, potatoes so that they taste wash. enhance the flavour.
I hate going into my freshly made? Deb
basement for fear of seeing Dear Reena, Tips for Clearing Gifts
Response Builder a spider. Do you have any Dear Deb, If you store onions That Dogs Leave in the
Advertising tips for repelling those dis- Cover leftover mashed and potatoes together, the Yard
WORKS! gusting creatures? Viola potatoes by placing plas- onions cause the potatoes
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400,000 Manitoba Dear Viola, potatoes instead of over ter to store onions in the If you maintain a regu-
Homes! Reduce the spider the top of the bowl. This fridge as they don’t make lar schedule, the task will
• Create instant top of population in your home prevent the potatoes from you tear up when you chop seem much less daunting.
mind awareness
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with the following safe, forming a hard crust. them. You should also cut If you have children in the
business, product, Homemade Spider Repel- When you are ready to re- off the eyes as soon as they yard, it advisable to pick
job, announcements lent. Into a spray bottle, serve the potatoes, heat start to appear. Shauna up the mess at least once a
or event pour four-cups of water, milk in a pot. Add potatoes day.
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Repeat as needed. Substi- Dear Reena, knives. Just scrape them on area, and the lid will not
MCNA’s 48 Manitoba tutes for peppermint es- What is your trick to the bottom of a mug and need to be lifted very often.
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IN MEMORIAM sential oil are lavender, tea get crazy glue off fingers? the knives will get sharp. A Purchase freeze dry spray
tree oil, cinnamon, orange Gloria very fast and easy solution! for those runny excre-
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means of getting
and lemon essential oil. Gail ments. The feces will
In Loving memory of Dear Gloria, quickly harden, making
your message out to
our parents
the widest possible Dear Reena, When this happens Sweet’n Sassy BBQ them easier to pick up.
audience PETER
August 14th, 1912 –
I serve mashed po- soak (and I mean soak for Sauce: Mix a few spoons- When cleaning up
Contact this newspaper July 7th, 1976 tatoes on a regular basis, at least 15 minutes) your ful of jelly into your favor- waste between gravel and
NOW or MCNA at but I notice that leftover fingers in one of the fol- ite BBQ sauce. Brush over small stones, use a pooper
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