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First Round of
Bands Announced
Too Tall For Overpass
for RFM 2020

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By DARRYL HOLYK

T ickets for Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa 2020

went on sale yesterday, one day after organizers an-
nouncement of the first round of acts booked to appear at
this year’s August long weekend festival.
During the official press conference at Brandon’s
Keystone Centre on Wednesday, the following acts were
announced for Rockin’ the Fields 2020: Nazareth, Our
Lady Peace, Loverboy, Mark Farners American Band
(The music from Grand Funk Railroad), Finger Eleven,
Aldo Nova, Foghat, Default, Nick Glider and Sweeney Photos by Karen Mitchell
Todd, Jack Russell’s Great White, Togue, Doug and The
Slugs, Ed To Zed, Filthy Lucre and Frankie and the Poor By KAREN MITCHELL
Boys.
Additional acts appearing at Canada’s premier clas-
sic rock festival will be announced as they are confirmed. A t approximately 3:10 p.m. on Friday, February 21st a
south bound semi travelling along the Highway #10
bypass, west of Minnedosa found its load was a little too
tall to pass beneath the Canadian Pacific Rail overpass.

No 150 Grant Money A farmer from La Broquerie, MB had purchased a

vintage 3964 International excavator near Erickson and
was hauling the machine home on a flatdeck when the

T own Councillor Tom Dowsett announced at

Tuesday night’s Council meeting that Minnedo-
sa’s Manitoba 150 planning committee has received
notification that the community will not receive one
dime in funding through the Celebrate 150 grant
program. As a result of this disheartening news, the
committee plans to meet next week to revamp its
2020 celebration plans.
incident happened. The load did not fit through the over-
passes 4.6 metre clearance causing the large piece of ma-
chinery to be forcibly pushed off the flatdeck. The mo-
mentum of the impact sent the heavy excavator forward
(south) into the north bound lane, leaving gouges in the
pavement and crashing into the side guard rail on the
south side of the overpass. Fortunately, the truck driver
suffered no serious injuries in the incident and no other
motorists were involved in the accident. However, the ex-
cavator received extensive damage.
Manitoba Highways and CP Rail crews were on
scene directing traffic and inspecting damage. Both de-
partments were asked for official comment, however as
of press time Wednesday, our calls and emails had not
been returned.

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2 Friday, February 28, 2020
New Additions For Ag Society Fair
By KAREN MITCHELL
T he Minnedosa Agri-
cultural Society will be
holding their 137th Annual
Fair and Exhibition on
July 18th and 19th. Along
with special Manitoba 150
Classes added to the event
the Fair is bringing in a se-
lection of other additions
this year.
The event will still host
all of the same popular
events such as Light Horse,
Heavy Horse, Vegetables/
Herbs/Fruits, Cut Flowers/
Plants, Baking/Preserves,
Home Crafts, MAAS Quilt
Competition, Handicrafts,
Fine Arts/Photography, Ju-
nior Baking, Junior Handi-
crafts and Junior Horticul-
ture.
Miniature Horses will
still be a fair favourite and
this year, at the hands of
new Director Jenn Leigh,
it will see the addition
of a ton of extra classes
and changes. Last year
the event saw around 12
classes offered, however
due to increased popular-
The Rapid City and District Wildlife Association
would like to Thank the following sponsors
for sponsoring the Ice Fishing Derby
Valleyview Golf Course
Minnedosa Credit Union
Rapid City Co-op
Brandon Building
Component
Four Seasons Repair
Minnedosa Home Hardware
Queens Hotel
Regent Custom Cresting
Minnedosa Insurance
Highway Esso
Montana’s
Minnedosa Inn
Kensworth
Lindenburg Seeds
Sharon’s Insurance
Pizza Hut
Lil Bait’n Tackle Shop
Integra Tire
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ity, this year there will be
31 classes. Classes will also
be separated into youth
and adult as opposed to
everyone keeping in one
category.
“I have updated the
list to closer reflect the
standards set out by the
breed association,” ex-
plained Leigh. “The Man-
itoba Miniature Horse
Club, which I am an ac-
tive member of, has been
a huge help in providing
local fairs with informa-
tion on the specific class
rules and outlines for the
breed. This year we will see
youth classes including a Society Carriage Classic
costume class, showman- Series is also a new addi-
ship classes where han- tion to the agenda. Bruce
dlers will have a chance Sharpe, Ag Society Vice
to show off the skills and President, was instrumen-
relationships they’ve built tal in bringing this event
with their horses and driv- to the area. As one of only
ing classes that are a little three rural communities to
more specific to the move- offer the event outside of
ment each mini possesses. Winnipeg it will be a huge
I’m truly excited about the bonus for the spectators.
changes we’ve made and The communities of
can’t wait to welcome the Ninette, Minnedosa and
2020 exhibitors.” Kelwood will be part of the
The Manitoba Driving collective point system for
A& W
Princess Auto
Little Italy Pizza
The Bargain Shop
Celtic Power & Machining
Safeway
HMR Trapping
RBC Minnedosa
Pratts
Superstore
Cando
Peavey Mart
Ian & Terry Christie
Domino’s Pizza
Brian and Eileen Reynolds
Ashline
Old Dutch
Jo Brooks
MacMor
Telayne Leys
Brandon Home Hardware
Heritage Co-op
Also a huge thank you to
all our volunteers and to
all that participated.
anyone with a Manitoba
Driving Society member-
ship. This will allow mem-
bers to attend the Winni-
peg events, along with the
three rural communities in
order to obtain points for
the year. There is no special
breed of horses needed for
this event.
The classes offered for
points include classes such
as; Pleasure Driving Turn-
out – where participants
will be judged primarily
Rapid City Fishing Derby
By KAREN MITCHELL
T he 14th annual Rapid
City and District Wild-
life Association Ice Fishing
Derby was held on Satur-
day, February 8th. Favour-
able winter weather was
enjoyed by the 149 people
who attended the event.
The event ran from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and
during that time, a total
of 58 Pike (jackfish) were
caught and released on the
Little Saskatchewan River
upstream of the Highway
#24 bridge. Each partici-
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on the performance and
quality of each turnout;
Working Harness Driving-
where participants will be
judged primarily on the
horse(s) or pony(ies) to
provide a pleasant drive;
Pleasure driving Reins-
manship - where partici-
pants will be judged pri-
marily on the ability and
skill of the driver; Driven
Barrel Race; Driven Pole
Bending Race; Timed
Scurry Race Stake Class.
pant was allowed to reg-
ister up to three fish (total
weight) and everyone en-
joyed a free lunch of hot-
dogs, chips and a drink.
In the Adult Event,
there were 112 entries
with 51 prizes handed out.
Brody Basaraba won first
place ($300) with a fish to-
taling 4.9 pounds. Second
went toMartin Riley ($200)
with three fish totaling 4.8
pounds and in third place
was Jim Harvey ($100)
with three fish totaling 3.6
pounds.
In the Kids Event,
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For the rural commu-
nities only, there will be
three additional classes
offered for ages 16 and un-
der. These classes are not
for points but will be in-
cluded in the prize money
categories. The three class-
es are; Pleasure Driving
Turnout; Junior Driver and
Junior Reinsmanship.
The third addition to
the event is the Manitoba
150 Classes. This will be
a one-time event for this
year in order to celebrate
Manitoba’s 150 celebra-
tions.
Classes for this event
include; Antique Photos-
People/Animals; Antique
Photos-Landscape/Rural
Life; Black and White pho-
to Heritage/Abandoned
Buildings; Quilt Block Her-
itage Designs; Scrap Quilt
with perimeter no larger
than 240”; Shadow Box;
Flower Arrangement in
Agriculture/Heritage; Ban-
nock; Plain old-fashioned
cookies – sugar or oatmeal.
Photo submitted
there were 37 entries with
each participant receiv-
ing a prize. Carter Vaughn
won first place with three
fish totaling 5.1 pounds;
Ashton Marshall in second
with three fish totaling 4.8
pounds and Aivah Ken-
nedy coming in third place
with three fish totaling 2.1
pounds. Each wining re-
cipient received a plaque
as a prize.
The 50/50 winners
were: Marty Alders ($60),
Kyle Logan ($92) and Mike
Moroz ($188).
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University Recruitments
By KAREN MITCHELL
T hree local Grade 12
youths from Minnedo-
sa have been selected to
continue their education
and soccer careers at Man-
itoba Universities.
Alex Skelton
Alex Skelton is the
daughter of Ryan and Re-
gan and will be attending
Brandon University to take
her Bachelor of Science
in Psychology. Alex has
been playing soccer from
the age of 4 and has a huge
passion for the game.
“I am really excited
and honored to be able to
play with the Bobcats next
year as it has been a dream
of mine to play university
level soccer for most of my
soccer career,” explained
Alex. “It validates to myself
that if I put the work and
time into achieving my
goals, as well as seeking
necessary help from oth-
ers, I can achieve anything
I set my mind to. It also al-
lows me the platform to el-
evate my game to the next
level by getting to play with
other great players, play
against high level competi-
tors, and experience new
coaching.”
BU Bobcats Coach,
Jessie Roziere, explained,
“We are thrilled to have the
two Minnedosa girls join
us for September 2020.
These are 2 girls that are
well known throughout
the youth leagues and have
excelled playing soccer in
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their own communities
through youth and high
school. Alex is able to play
multiple positions, and
will look to fight for min-
utes in her first year at uni-
versity. She is a good tech-
nical player and will look
to impact our team going
forward with the ball.”
Josh Cameron
Josh Cameron is the
son of Tom and Tara Cam-
eron and will be attending
Providence University to
take Business at the Buhler
School of Business. Provi-
dence University is located
at Otterburne, MB which is
approximately 45 minutes
South of Winnipeg. Josh
has been playing soccer
from the age of 4 however
recalls he has been kicking
the ball around since he
could walk.
“This is definitely ex-
citing, an opportunity that
I have been looking for-
ward to since I was very
young,” tells Josh. “I’m
nervous but excited for the
upcoming change in my
life and for the opportuni-
ties that will be presented
to me through this new
team and school. I am very
excited and determined
to start the new chapter of
my life and to meet new
people through the sport I
love, all while continuing
to further my education at
a solid school in a field that
interests me.”
Pilots Head Coach,
Joey Passi, expressed “Josh
is a great addition to our
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program and he’s going to
fit right in with our return-
ing cast. He’s athletic, he’s
smart, and he’s willing to
work hard and learn. He’s
thrived at every level he’s
been at, including an MVP
at the rural champion-
ships, and as such, I expect
him to make an immedi-
ate impact on our program
both on the field and off.”
Callie Robinson
Callie Robinson is
the daughter of Rodney
and Clarice Robinson and
will be attending Brandon
University to take her pre-
Nursing course. Callie has
been playing soccer since
the age of 4 and doesn’t see
an end in the near future.
“It’s such an excit-
ing opportunity to play at
a higher level and I can’t
wait to see how it goes. I’m
looking forward to getting
the opportunity to contin-
ue to play the game I love
while furthering my edu-
cation,” tells Callie.
BU Bobcats Coach,
Jessie Roziere, explained,
“Callie will join us as a de-
fender and is comfortable
playing in a couple differ-
ent spots on the back end.
She will immediately come
in and fight for some min-
utes and will provide us
more options moving for-
ward.”
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Snowmobile Accident
Claims 20-Year-Old Man
RCMP Release
A t approximately 7:15
p.m. on Thursday,
February 20th, Yellowhead
RCMP responded to a re-
port of two snowmobiles
involved in an accident on
the side of Highway #45
near Road 126 W, west of
Elphinstone.
The investigation de-
termined that both driv-
ers were travelling side by
side in a field then they
went over a steep embank-
ment and collided with the
ground. Both drivers sus-
tained significant injuries.
Asham U18 Provincials
Kick off Next Week
By KAREN MITCHELL
W
e are only days away
until the Minnedosa
Curling Club hosts the
Asham U18 Provincial
Curling Championships.
The bonspiel starts next
Wednesday, March 4th
and runs through Sunday.
March 8th.
Young curlers from all
over Manitoba will head to
Minnedosa to take part in
the five-day event where
12 men’s teams and 12
women’s teams will go
head to head for the title
of Provincial Champions
and carry on to Nationals
in Sudbury, ON in April.
Participating teams
had to win in their per-
spective areas to move on
to the provincials. Berths
1 through 8 were awarded
to the winning teams for
each of the five sport Re-
gion Qualifiers; North (1),
East (1), West (2), South
(2), Winnipeg (2). Berths
9 and 10 were awarded to
the Sport Region(s) with
the highest participation
ratio and Berths 11 and
3
The two men, a
44-year-old from Strath-
to remind everyone to take
precautions when riding
clair, and a 20-year-old
from the R.M. of Yellow-
head, were transported to
a snowmobile, please re-
member to; ride sober,
always wear a helmet and
hospital with serious in- protective clothing, know
juries. 20-year-old Joshua your abilities and ride
McCutcheon succumbed within your limits, be alert
to his injuries on Monday, and slow down when oper-
February 24th. ating on unfamiliar terrain,
Yellowhead RCMP always ride in groups and
continue to investigate this ensure people know your
fatal accident. route and when you are
In the past week, expected to return, be cau-
RCMP officers have re- tious of ice thickness when
sponded to three serious crossing frozen bodies of
snowmobile collisions, water and stay on the trails
two involving fatalities. and in areas where snow-
The RCMP would like mobiling is permitted.
12  were awarded from the that comes from all over
U18 Berth Bonspiel. Manitoba and to watch our
Minnedosa Curling future stars of curling play
Club had applied to host throughout the bonspiel.”
the provincials and were Be sure to head over
fortunate to be selected. to the curling complex to
“It is a huge honour for us witness this exciting event
to be selected,” explained and to cheer on the teams
organizer Donna Dow- with a friendly Minnedosa
sett. “We are excited to welcome!
see the new young talent
The Minnedosa Performing Arts
Expressions Concert Series Presents
Twin Flames
The Minnedosa Performing Arts Expressions Concert Series
Presents
Quinton Blair
Friday, October 7th, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
Minnedosa Community Conference Centre
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.  
Advance tickets available at the Library.
Monday, March 2nd, 2020
Adults $20 (Students accompanied by an adult free)
Students (13-18) $10
at 7:30 p.m.
Web site: http://www.expressionsconcerts.ca
Tanner’s Crossing
Wine and beer availableSchool Pit
for purchase
(must be 18 years or older).
Please drink All proceeds to go to
Rush seats availableMinnedosa Performing
responsibly.
Arts Committee
at the Door.
Adults $20
Students 13 - 18 Free if accompanied
by an adult or $10
With much appreciation to our sponsors:
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4 Friday, February 28, 2020
Clanwilliam Bonspiel Sees 18 Rinks on the Ice
By Karen Mitchell
T here were 18 rinks on the ice during the annual Rod-
ney Pederson Memorial Mixed Bonspiel in Clanwil-
liam. The week long event ran from Monday, January 27th
to Sunday, February 2nd and was a great time had by all.
Despite the weather, volunteers made the event go
off without a hitch. On Friday evening, teams were treat-
ed to a nacho night courtesy of Mazer Group.
Photos submitted
First event (royal Bank of canada) winners:
andrew richards (Skip), cory Parrott (Third),
triss Parrott (Second) and
Meagan Ferguson (lead).
Saturday, March 7th
vs. Prince Albert Raiders
at 7:30 p.m.
For tickets call 204-726-3555 or visit
www.keystonecentre.com Visit the Wheat
Kings online at www.wheatkings.com
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Second event (Mazer Group) winners:
Jen andreychuk (lead), Jason andreychuk
(Second), Miles Shurvell (Third) and lenny
Macksymchuk (Skip).
Chancellors Hockey Report
By NicoLe KoTaK
W elcome to the Minnedosa-Erickson Chancellors
hockey report. February has been a busy month of
hockey for the boys. The Chancellors hosted the Boissev-
ain Broncos on February 6th, with the Broncos victorious
in that game 7-1. The Chancellors lone goal was scored
by Lucas Beatty unassisted. Daylan Hunter was in net for
the Chancellors. The boys didn’t have much of a break
as the next night, February 7th, the Chancellors played
host to the Birtle Falcons. A good game played by both
teams, had the Falcons coming out on top winning 6-5.
The Chancellors goals were scored by Bryden McFarlane
unassisted, followed by three from Liam Bachewich on
passes from Austin Taylor, Lucas Beatty and Owen King-
don. The Chancellors rounded out the scoring with a
goal from Victor Lamb, assisted by Liam Bachewich and
Lucas Beatty. Daylan Hunter was between the pipes for
the Chancellors.
February 9th had the Minnedosa-Erickson Chancel-
lors hosting the Killarney/Wawanesa Raiders. The Chan-
cellors were on the losing end of the game with a score of
6-12. Bryden McFarlane x3, Carter Hedley, Liam Bach-
ewich, and Malik McKay did the scoring for the Chancel-
lors with assists from Liam Bachewich x3, Malik McKay,
Owen Kingdon, Lucas Beatty, Bryden McFarlane x2, Jake
Wilman and Victor Lamb. Tanner Hanson was in net for
the Chancellors.
On February 12th, the Chancellors travelled to Swan
River to play the Swan Valley Tigers. A physical game had
the Tigers victorious over the Chancellors 8-2. Carter
Hedley and Owen Riffel did the scoring for the Chancel-
lors with assists from Luke Parrott and Victor Lamb. Tan-
ner Hanson was in net for Minnedosa-Erickson.
The Chancellors played their final regular season
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Third event winners: Dan Mendrikis (Second),
Kent Dillabough (Third), Stephanie Jordan
(lead) and Grant Spraggs (Skip).
game on February 14th in Neepawa versus the Neepawa
Tigers. A close, physical game had Neepawa coming out
on top with a score of 3-2. Carter Hedley scored both
Chancellor goals with assists from Luke Parrott, Liam
Bachewich and Graham Bailey. Kaleb Kramer was in net
for the Chancellors. On February 20th, the Minnedosa-
Erickson Chancellors hosted the Roblin Raiders in a
single knock-out game with the winner moves on to the
league consolation play-offs. The Chancellor dominated
in this game winning 9-3. Scoring for the Chancellors
was Liam Bachewich x3, Owen Riffel x 3, Lucas Beatty,
Carter Hedley and Bryden McFarlane. Assists in this
game came from Bryden McFarlane x4, Liam Bachewich
x 3, Malik McKay x2, Luke Parrot x2, and Victor Lamb x2.
On February 21st and 22nd, the Chancellors played
in games to see if they would progress to the next stage of
the Provincial’s qualifier. The Chancellors played Delo-
raine/Hartney in the first game, winning 4-2, with goals
from Austin Taylor, Luke Parrott and Lucas Beatty x2. As-
sisting those goals was Luke Gugin, Konlyn Nemetchuk
and Graham Bailey. Kaleb Kramer gets the win in net for
the Chancellors.
With that win, the Minnedosa-Erickson Chancel-
lors travelled to Killarney to play the Killarney/Wawa-
nesa Raiders on the 22nd. The Raiders were victorious
over the Chancellors 8-4. Liam Bachewich, Lucas Beatty,
Owen Riffel and Carter Hedley did the scoring for the
Chancellors with assists coming from Modi Mazawasicu-
na, Owen Riffel, Liam Bachewich and Bryden McFarlane.
Kaleb Kramer was in net for the Chancellors.
The week of February 23rd has the Minnedosa-Erick-
son Chancellors playing the Hamiota Huskies in a best-
of-three consolation side playoff series. Stay tuned for
the next hockey report for the series details.
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T he Early Bird’s Club
hosted the District
Cribbage Tournament
on February 18th in the
Newdale Community Hall
with 13 tables in play. Af-
ter enjoying muffins and
coffee the games began
in earnest with some very
good hands and of course
some not so great. Ev-
eryone took a breather as
they enjoyed lunch and a
social time visiting with
friends from the surround-
ing communities. Play-
ers attended from Shoal
Lake, Minnedosa, Rivers,
Sandy Lake, Hamiota and
Newdale. Congratula-
tions to the top winners
for the day: 1. Eva Merry
Eight Teams in Erickson Junior Bonspiel
By KAREN MITCHELL
E ight teams participated
in the annual Erickson
Junior Curling Spiel which
was held on Saturday, Feb-
ruary 22nd. The one-day
event has been hosted an-
nually since 1997.
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and Phyllis Noel (1,093) of
Newdale; 2. Tammy Baker
and Enid Clark (1,066) of
Newdale ; 3. Barb Plewes
and Ken Young (1,040) of
Rivers. The ten top scoring
teams from Newdale will
travel to Deloraine for the
North/South Playoffs in
April. There will be three
other couples from New-
dale making the trip to De-
loraine – Gerald Watkins
and Bill Zahaiko, Linda
Baker and Barb Pedersen
and Garry Tolton and Bev
VanDamme, will be join-
ing Eva Merry and Phyllis
Noel. Good luck players!
The weather this win-
ter must be one for the
books, very few really cold
-30 days and quite a few
more temps around zero
The bonspiel was split
into two categories, con-
sisting of four rinks in the
under 12 category and four
rinks in the under 18.
The U12 rinks each
played three, four-end
games in a round robin.
The winning U12 team was
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which we’ve all enjoyed.
If March comes in like a
“lamb”, just maybe, we’ll
have this winter aced!
And don’t forget the time
change on March 8th!
Rita Friesen of Neepa-
wa took the sermon here
on February 16th and this
past Sunday, February
23rd, Neil Stohschein also
of Neepawa took our ser-
vice. Neil was able to join
us for coffee and “treats” at
the Drop-In, many thanks
to Sharon. We certainly
appreciate all the Lay Min-
isters and Ministers who
are willing to help our con-
gregation out on Sundays
during the year.
Was the Scotties Tour-
nament exciting enough
for all you die-hard curling
Connor Braun, Noah Kon-
cz, Jorja Buhr and Keegan
Single from Plumas.
The U18 rinks each
played three, six end games
in a round robin and the
winning team was Jack Ly-
burn, Kalen White, Jaden
Coulbourne and Brogan
Dr. Derek Papegnies
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fans? Having the two Man-
itoba rinks make the final
four made it difficult for
many of us to decide who
to cheer for. In the final,
Manitoba’s Kerri Einarson
defeated Ontario with a
win of 8-7 in an extra end.
The Travelling Art
Show opened at the Drop-
In this week and it was stat-
ed earlier that coffee and
cookies would be served
on March 5th, that date
has now changed to March
12th. March 5th is World
Day of Prayer in Newdale
and all community ladies
are cordially invited to at-
tend. The Art Show will be
spending three weeks, in-
stead of the usual two, in
Newdale this year.
Photos submitted
Schneider from Brandon.   1980 – The Fashion House advertises its first anniver-
Bonspiel organizer,
Scott Gray, is grateful for
the support received from
local businesses and vol-
unteers who make this
event happen each year.
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Ye O l d
Trib
1890 – Through some bungling on the part of the Win-
nipeg telegraph offices, Mr. Meyers did not receive the
telegraph forward to him with notification of his father’s
illness and death. The first intimation he had of it was
through the local Tribune. He feels very much annoyed
as the telegraphic official’s carelessness prevented him
from paying his last respects to his deceased parent.
1910 – J. Burgess advertises the new Ostermoor mat-
tress is now available at his Main Street store for $15. The
ad exclaims “a sound sleep is the most vital necessity of
our existence”.
1920 – Among the local farmers attending the Interna-
tional Harvester tractor school in Brandon are Messrs. R.
Charles, L. Strahl, P. Strahl, H. Enquist and O. Tjader.
1940 – Hundreds of Minnedosa citizens gathered
around a hole in the ice of Minnedosa Lake Saturday af-
ternoon to watch Tarzan sport in the icy waters.
1950 – The opening of the new $200,000 Minnedosa
District Hospital is set for April. It is hoped that the Pre-
mier will be in attendance.
1960 – The First Minnedosa Troop of Boy Scouts trav-
elled to Rivers Air Force Station where they were treated
to a show, a hockey game and supper by the Rivers Scout
Troop.
1970 – A huge crowd of over 3,000 people jammed the
MCI auditorium Saturday to see some 400 projects in the
Rolling River Science Fair. 14 projects from Minnedosa
students will be eligible for entry in the Western Mani-
toba Science Fair in Brandon.
sary sale with skirts, blouses and pants at $10 each, blaz-
ers at $15 and dresses at $20. Meanwhile, Gay-Lynn Fash-
ions offers one free dress from its winter stock with the
purchase of $60 or over of new arrivals.
1990 – The Minnedosa-Erickson Ambulance Board is
amongst the top for service in the province. Since tak-
ing over the ambulance service from Sanderson Funeral
Home in 1969, the organization has bloomed to 60 vol-
unteer drivers and attendants – 40 in Minnedosa and 20
in Erickson. The service is operated on an annual budget
of $84,000.
2010 – After a number of meetings with user groups, a
final site plan for the Minnedosa Regional Events Centre
grounds has been presented to Town Council. Included
are baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a two-rink arena
and a future hotel.
Minnedosa Tribune Founder
William Gibbens
Born - 1854 at London, England
Died - February 20, 1932
at Cornwall, Ontario
6 Friday, February 28, 2020 The Minnedosa Tribune

SKATE THE LAKE

Photo Album

Kids enjoy crokicurl on the ice in front of the Centennial Pavilion.

Photos by Darryl Holyk

All ages enjoyed hockey and curling on

the frozen surface of Minnedosa Lake.

Photo submitted by ebrandon

Games continued in a Sunday afternoon snow storm.

Skate the Lake and Rock the Lake would like to thank the following
sponsors and friends of our events
Gold Sponsors Pic-a-Pond Sponsors Friends of Skate/Rock the Lake
Town of Minnedosa Minnedosa Pharmacy Minnedosa Minor Hockey Board and Families JMK Electric
Superior Propane Minnedosa Tribune Wayne and Tillie Johnson Collyer Construction
Integra Tire MNP Minnedosa Carol Taylor Patrick Law Stay tuned to the
Minnedosa Credit Union Minnedosa & District Recreation Commission
Heritage Co-op Lakeside Septic
Marlin Firby
Ty and Shauna Burton
Lars Heino
Zoey Heino
Tribune for our
Sims & Company
Farmery
RBC Minnedosa
Trent and Louise McInnes
Burton Enterprises
Minnedosa Fire Fighters
Jay Klym
Heritage Co-op
upcoming
RBC Minnedosa
CFB Shilo
Brad Kingdon Allan Hall fundraising
Tim and Tracy Kingdon Josh Bruce
Minnedosa Insurance Services Hillside Plumbing and Heating Riley Barrett announcement for
Burgess Electric Copperwood Enterprise Peter Scheuler
Prairie Mountain HVAC/R Integra Tire Chancellor Hockey Team our 2020 event
JMK Electric
Kimbroidery
Minnagro
The Minnedosa Tribune Friday, February 28, 2020 7

Firefighters Host 26th Annual Relic Run

By KAREN MITCHELL $329 in prize money. Ran- are very thankful for every-
di Sparrow was the winner one who comes out year

T he weather could not

have been more per-
fect for the 26th annual
Relic Run - Antique Snow-
mobile Derby hosted by
the Minnedosa Fire De-
partment. Over 200 people
road the trails, filling the
parking lot at the beach
with trucks and trailers
from as far away as Alberta.
Stacey Wilk, who has
been travelling to the event
from Lethbridge, AB for the
last ten years, took home
first place winning $820.
Second place went to Lan-
na Biberdorf with a prize
of $493 and Gary Redline
received third place with
of the 50/50 and pocketed
$450.
At the last check stop
of the derby members of
the Fire Department were
on hand to sell hot dogs
and participants could
also be treated to home-
made french fries for a
small donation. 24 dozen
hot dogs were sold and the
fries brought in a total of
$650 in donations which
will be forwarded to the
Minnedosa Food Bank in
support of the Weekend
Food Program.
Local Fire Captain, Ja-
son Cooper, expressed ap-
preciation for the day, “We
after year, helping us raise
money for great causes.
The day saw a great turn
out, with great weather
and as always, a fun fund-
raiser for the Fire Depart-
ment. We are already look-
ing forward to next years
event.” The Relic Derby
is held every year on the
third weekend of February.
In addition to the der-
by, the Fire Department
also holds an annual an-
tique snowmobile raffle.
This year’s snowmobile
was a 1972 Starcraft 340
Eliminator and the lucky
winner was local resident,
Murray Dagg. Photo by Karen Mitchell

55+ Bowling Results Bridge

Basswood News
SUBMiTTed
Results
By Zelda FirBy We welcome Ma- Gordon Kingdon who cel-

B owlers of the week of February 24th were Gladys 1st - Mel Harvey / bel Mochnacz back to ebrated a “Special Birth-

J
Murray and Russ Pettigrew. Wilf Taylor ason Galbraith has re- Minnedosa and is now a day”. Family and relatives
Other good games were Gladys Murray 175, 177, 2nd - Albert Parsons / turned home from New resident of the Care Home. surprised Gordon with a
Rosemary Hamilton 196, Jim Clark 172, Debbie Tarn 234, John Cullen Zealand where he enjoyed We wish you good days potluck dinner at the Bass-
233, Vicky Bugg 184, Doug Pettigrew 224, 207, Russ Pet- 3rd - Carol Lonsdale / a holiday and visit with ahead Mabel. wood Hall.
tigrew 171. Wilma Jones Thomas Parish. Congratulations to

ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS 2020-2021 PROPOSED BUDGET
• Provincial Funding decreased SCHOOL DIVISION PROPERTY TAXES, SPECIAL LEVY AND MILL RATE
o Funding of School Formula (-$196,564) (-2%)
o General Support Grant (-$32,343) SOURCES OF REVENUE Property Tax 2019 Proposed 2020 % Change
o Tax Incentive Grant (-$14,673)
• Province limits Special Requirement / school tax increase to 2% Other Sources
Rolling River First Nation RRSD Special Levy $12,194,270 $12,441,199 2.0%
• Decrease in Rolling River First Nations / Non-Resident Student tuition 1% Provincial
due to enrollment changes (-$19,025) 5%
School Portioned Assessment $1,060,013,960 $1,095,121,350 3.3%
• Decrease in School of Choice Transfer fees – decreased student Finance
enrollment from other school divisions (-$12,000) Branch RRSD Mill (Tax) Rate 11.5 11.4 -1.2%
Funding
EXPENDITURE HIGHLIGHTS Rolling River In 2020, property values were reassessed by the Province of Manitoba.
(Formula)
School 38%
Rolling River School Division portioned assessment increased overall by 3.3% with
• Priority to maintain instructional programs and classroom teachers
Division specific percentage increases over the 2019 assessment as follows:
with reasonable class sizes Special Residential 2.0% Farmland 2.9% Commercial 7.8%
o Maintain (full time equivalent) instructional staff Requirement Changes in taxes payable are affected by a change in a property’s assessed value.
o Maintain instructional programs (Band, Home Economics, Industrial Arts, (Net EPTC & The reassessed values are the basis for determining property taxes.
Power Mechanics, Outdoor Education and Hockey Academy - continue no TIG) 42% The reduction in the mill rate is related to the increase in property values
parent fees for instructional programs). Other
• Priority to maintain student & program specific Educational Provincial
Assistant (EA) supports Funding % Increased in Approximate Proposed Annual RRSD School Tax
o Implement new enhanced formula for General EA support - to replace (net EPTC) assessed value $ Increase or (-Decrease) per
student specific support - for greater flexibility and less administrative 2% of property since $100,000 Assessed Property Value
procedures at school level Education Property Tax Credit (EPTC) & Tax Incentive Grant (TIG) 12% 2019
o Contingency available for General EA support Residential Farmland Commercial
• Maintain technology equipment upgrades
o High School & Grade 5-8 device to student ratio of 1:1 (2.0 % increase in (2.9 % increase in (7.8% increase in
• Maintain professional development for instructional & support staff EXPENSES BY OBJECT total assessed total assessed total assessed
• Maintain school bus replacement plan values since 2019) values since values since 2019)
• Reduce operations & programs business, travel, supplies and 2019)
services expenses
Proposed 0.0% -$6.45 -$3.73 -$9.32
REVENUE Budget Budget % Increase 2.0% $3.78
2019-2020 2020-2021 (Decrease)
2.9% $4.84
Provincial Education $9,604,612 $9,413,066 -2.0% 3.3% $10.72 $6.02 $15.05
Other Provincial
(net EPTC) $552,501 $520,158 -5.9% 7.8% $48.28
The portion of the assessed value of a property that is taxed depends on the
Ed. Prop. Tax Credit (EPTC) $2,244,224 $2,290,497
category of property.
Tax Incentive Grant (TIG) $730,946 $717,685 2.0% The percentage of the property’s assessed value that is taxed is:
Residential 45% Farmland 26% Commercial 65%
Special Requirement $10,052,682 $10,277,014
Formula to calculate your school taxes A X B X C / D where
Rolling River First Nation $1,242,700 $1,223,675 -1.5%
Other Sources $353,265 $287,100 -18.7% A = the assessed value of the property C = the mill rate
B = the portion of the assessed value that is taxed D = 1000
Total Revenue $24,780,930 $24,729,195 -0.2%
Proposed EXPENSES BY FUNCTION
EXPENDITURE Budget Budget % Increase Seniors are eligible for the
The Education Property Tax Farmland property
2019-2020 2020-2021 (Decrease) Education Property Tax
Credit (EPTC) of $700 is owners are eligible for the
Credit of $700 plus a
Regular Instruction $14,651,790 $14,640,510 -0.1% deducted from an individual’s Farmland Tax Rebate
Seniors Education Property
Student Support Services $3,255,500 $3,282,520 0.8% primary property’s residential equal to 80% of the
Tax Credit of $400 plus the
school division taxes and school property taxes
Community Education $32,275 $30,825 -4.5% Seniors School Tax.
reduces the property owner’s paid, to a maximum of
Rebate of $470.
Divisional Administration $887,385 $881,385 -0.7% taxes prior to payment. $5,000.

Instructional Support $522,860 $523,035 0.0%

10-year 5-year
Transportation $1,799,990 $1,799,200 0.0% Enrollment # Students Change Total
Average Average
Operations & Maintenance $2,973,130 $2,970,720 -0.1% 30-Sep-00 2306
Fiscal & Transfers to Capital $658,000 $601,000 -8.7% 30-Sep-05 2041 -265
Total Expenditure $24,780,930 $24,729,195 -0.2% 30-Sep-10 1835 -20
-513 -8 13
30-Sep-15 1701 -134
INVITATION TO ATTEND PUBLIC BUDGET PRESENTATION
30-Sep-18 1755 54
6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Division Administration Office, 36 Armitage Ave. Minnedosa, MB 30-Sep-19 1793 38
To watch the presentation, click on the link on the RRSD website 30-Sep-20 (Est) 1817 24
www.rrsd.mb.ca
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HELP WANTED IN MEMORIAM

SANDY LAKE NEWS
In Loving Memory of
NORMAN WAHOSKI By DIANE BACHEWICH Dominican Republic are ter Nikole, Lance and
1935 – 2015 back home after enjoying grandson Ben of Winni-
You are always and
Forever in our hearts.
T hose attending the fu-
neral for the late Elsie
Kristalovich were Keith,
the warm weather down
there.
Those that went to
peg visiting with him and
mother Karen at the nurs-
ing home.
Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah Janis, David, Wendy Margie and Miles of Cal- Newdale to play Crib in Some 258 snow ma-
Water Treatment Plant Operator and families. gary, Marilyn Tryhuk of the Westman Senior tour- chines along with over 300
x Montreal, Nick Kristalo- nament were Elsie Kowal- silent riders took in the
The Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah is accepting applications for
vich of Kenora, ON, Lau- chuk Eileen Hunter, Diane Poker Derby at Horod on
a part time Water Treatment Plant Operator. This position is part-time rence, Beverly Kristalo- Bachewich, Linda Sichew- Sunday, February 23rd.
and scheduled to start immediately. Duties to include operation and NOTICES vich of Tyndale, MB and ski, Diane Lungal and Lil Winners were, from first
maintenance of a Class 1 Water Treatment Plant and Class 1 Water their daughter Karen and Kelenik. Both Diane’s, to third, Allan McDonald
Distribution System and other general duties as assigned. family of Winnipeg and Linda and Lil were chosen of Sidney, Melissa Mac-
Advertisements and
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the persons or entities that Brandon. month. Silent Riders were Chelsey
Class 5 drivers license. Be mechanically inclined. post the advertisement, and George Rush has re- Les (Chub) and Helen Ostash of Shoal Lake, Shel-
the Manitoba Community turned to his home in Van- Lewandoski, accompan- ley Fiarchuk of Sandy Lake
This opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is Newspaper Association and
selected. couver after enjoying some ied by Don and Pat Bobiak, and Larissa Wilson of Vird-
membership do not make
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Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. any warranty as to the ac-
curacy, completeness, truth- sports. a three-week holiday to Dennis Ostash of Shoal
Please send resume: with 3 references to: fulness or reliability of such Danny Sichewski of Arizona, Mexico and Cali- Lake. A tasty beef supper
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1 1/2 bath home is located on a
windows triple pane

. Insulated sunroom that is heated by a pellet stove

windows on main floor
counter to living room.
George Allard, FCGA* GENERAL ●Septic Systems ●Weeping tiles
Gateway Street
corner lot & features a good sized
kitchen, L shaped dining room/
& electric fireplace.

Onanole, MB
CONTRACTORS ●Water Systems ●Basements
. Vinyl siding, shingles 2013, front
Commercial
- Mudroom/laundry leads to attached . The attached double car garage offers access to the
living room, mostly newer windows,
step 2017, cold storage insulated, heated oversized single
composite siding, shingles 2016,
insulated 24’x32’ workshop with infloor heat
204-848-7413 ●All types of excavation●
. Outside you will find 2 decks and
storage shed on the open lot
car garage.
- Newly built deck at front door & a larger
single garage with GDO, finished
basement with potential for 2 more
. Non insulated 42’x78’ (‘96)machine shed with
electric 24’x13’ overhead door, 2 storage sheds
Howard Wirch, C.G.A*
Residential Certified in waste
one at back door.
867-0400
& a greenhouse
bedrooms as seller is upgrading
- Beautifully designed deck with pergola windows to be egress compliant. . Lily gardens, above ground flower beds, holding 9-515 4th Ave. water management
and hottub. MLS#1712871 $109,900 Shoal Lake, MB Call: Ian
tank & well. The well services 2 other nearby
MLS#1911282 $149,900
MLS#1908672 $166,900 $99,500 $89,500
residences.
MLS#1917399 $279,999 204-759-2680
0r
$144,900
867-7506 874-2134 or 867-0383
Take a tour on Realtor.ca or our website www.remax-prairie mountain-npwa.mb.com Dauphin Office -
15 1st Ave. S.W.

HWM
Phone: 204-638-3005
“Living in your Fax: 204-638-5817
Community” *Denotes Professional Corporation

Proud Supporter

www.ricktaylor.remax.ca Rick Taylor 867-7551

ricktaylor@remax.net
CatharineÊ
MÊ GijsbersÊ
Chartered Professional DEMOLITION BILL HOPKINS
Accountant Inc. 204-867-0260
MinnedosaÊ
SEMI WITH LOW BED &hopkinswelding@hotmail.com
END DUMP
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NEW LISTING
118 - 6TH AVE. N.E. 204 - 6TH AVE. N.W. 185 CENTENNIAL DR.
PRAIRIE REDI-MIX
Minnedosa - 867-3853
MINNEDOSA MINNEDOSA MINNEDOSA R eady Mix Conc rete
Concrete forms, Rebar, Wire Mesh,
- 1,428 sq.ft., 1 3/4 storey - 1,450 sq. ft. 1 3/4 storey - 1,060 sq. ft. bi-level
Open Weeping Tile, Concrete Sealer, Snap Ties
- 3 bedroom with updates - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths - 3 bedrooms, 3 baths All at Competitive
Monday - Friday
- Double garage and - Extensive renovations and - Close to the lake
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
BILL HOPKINS
prices
close to lake huge yard. • Specializing in water & sewer 204-867-0260
$234,900 MLS #202003776 installation & repair
$165,000 MLS#1906633 $174,900 MLS #202003033 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. • All types of excavationhopkinswelding@hotmail.com
Suite A • Basements, Demolition
• Snow removal
110 Main Street South • Gravel, Topsoil
• Sales of septic tanks
Minnedosa
Kirk 867-0180
204 867-5550 ● Roofing ● Decks
● Fencing ● Exterior ● Finishing
● Renovations ● Repairs

AUTO ELECTRICAL littlevalleyconstruction@live.ca

204-868-5980 or 204-867-5544
NEW LISTING C. BURTON
Enterprises Ltd.
7 LAKEVIEW DR. R.M. OF CLANWILLIAM 114 - 2ND AVE S.W.
OTTER LAKE - ERICKSON MINNEDOSDA
- 678 sq. ft. year round cottage - 1/4 section south of Erickson - 1,600 sq. ft. bungalow Refridgeration
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR • A/C BACKHOE & TRUCKING
Air Conditioning,
- 4 bedrooms and lots of ● AC
- Built in 2013, septic tank - 1,500 sq. ft. home built in 1-204-867-2558 Heating & Electrical
and well 1999 updates
- 2 lots totaling 205’ lakefront - Numerous, quality buildings - Single attached garage 30 Years
Ex perience!!
$220,900 MLS #1916868 $669,900 MLS #1901111 $234,900 MLS #202003726 M&M
Considering listing your Property?
AUTO BODY Bus : 867-3950
All Auto Body Repairs Fa x: 867-2340
Call me today for great service at great rates!
Ph: 867-2083
5 Main St. North
MLA WELDING
PAINTING
Liz Burton Painting Jon Kowal
204-867-7001
867-0145
204.759.3313  

Toll Free 844.877.7767 Specializing in

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week!
The Minnedosa Tribune Friday, February 28, 2020 11

ELECTRICAL FERTILIZER PLUMBING SERVICES SERVICES

Custom WAHOSKI St. Alphonsus

Fertilizer MECHANICAL LTD. Catholic Church ● Lawn Mowing & Trimming
Floating PLUMBING
142
142 4th
4th St, NW.
St, NW. ● Hedge Trimming
Call today to book your Minnedosa,MB
Minnedosa, MB 867-3831
867-3831 ● Aerating & Power Raking
spring floating needs! HEATING  
Mass Sunday 9:00 a.m. ● Licensed Arborist Service
GAS FITTING ● Yard Clean Up
Darvin - 204-868-5869
Glen Burgess Robert - 204-867-7113 AIR CONDITIONING SEPTIC Cory Johnston ● Minnedosa
(204) 476-4705
Electrician 204-867-3121 www.johnstonyardcare.com

204-868-5211 204-476-5185
or
Lakeside
Septic Service People Helping People
- Committed to Caring - Prairie Mountain HVAC/R
Potable water Heating
Book this spot (48-4) HILLSIDE delivery.
Phone (204) 857-6100
Fax (204) 857-8389
Ventilation/Air quality
Air Conditioning
GRAIN Plumbing & Heating Book your portable
$5.52/week toilets.
cpcancerservices@shaw.ca
www.centralplainscancer
Refrigeration
HAULING Erle Jury & Family services.com
Kitchen Equipment
Call 204-867 3816 Ty Burton Commercial Gas Fitter

204-868-5358 867-2416 Commercial & Residential

Brian Horner Cell: 867-7558
Kim’s
House/Business
service specialist

Grain & Fertilizer Cleaning Services

Kent Brown
1-204-867-7346
RAINKE'S
Hauling
EAVESTROUGH RAINKIES - Residential

Sewage Service - Commercial LEONA’S

Plumbing & Heating Studio Of Image
Home: 867-3272
• Construction • JIM BEAUMONT
MAIN OFFICE Cell: 210-0818 Family Hair Care
5” AND 6” continuous 476-2483 bukarz@wcgwave.ca •Eminence Facials
204-867-5458
eavestrough copperwoodenterprise@gmail.com Owner/OperatorÊÊÊ & Product
Siding Roofing 204-867-7182 PLUMBING & HEATING Cell: 476-6591 • Pedicures & LCN Nails
Soffit Fascia Russ Huyghe • Spray Tanning
Closed cell Polyurethane Spray foam 204-868-6376 Dennis: 476-2766 • Piercing
Blow in Attic & Wall Fibre Insulation INSURANCE CONSTRUCTION • Eyelash Extensions
Cody Huyghe 23 Hour Service
Fire Retardent Coating
204-867-3738 204-210-0502 204-867-2287
MINNEDOSA OFFICE MANAGER 67 Main St.
Email: mcreal@live.ca INSURANCE SERVICES Matt Saler
Drivers Licenses, Autopac 204-868-6886 Book Ê
TAC
General Insurance We nowÊ offer Ventures Inc.
FINANCE G ORD K E L LY This
CARPET CLEANING
Cheri McTavish – Broker
867-3946 Plumbing & Heating UNDER NEW
Spot Call us today for your carpet
Gas Fitting
& upholstery cleaning needs.
OWNERSHIP
LEGAL ph: 867-2084 for (204)476-0002
cell: 867-0346 tacventuresinc@gmail.com
Minnedosa Alexander only Garbage Bin Rentals
Credit Union SELF-HELP THE

Main Line
204-867-6350
Jackson $13.88 LEAN
MACHINE
Roll Off Bins
Brad Ross Law Office A.D.A.M. per
MOBILE HEAT WASH
AND DETAILING We buy Scrap
204-867-6366
Terry McLenehan B-116 MainSt.St
110B Main S. S Anxiety Disorders
204-867-6363 week!
Rob’s
Minnedosa, MB Association
Susan Glasgow
204-867-6353
Debbie Strelczik
867-3981 of Manitoba ● 204-848-0097
204-848-0097
204-848-0400
Small EnginE REpaiR &
204-867-6360
Chris Ridgen
http://www.ajaxlaw.ca
Support Group SELF-HELP ● 204-848-0400 YaRd maintEnancE SERvicES
204-867-6359 Meetings are held at www.clearlakeclean.com
Burgess Law • Mowing & Trimming
Donna Dowsett
204-867-6361 Office
Neepawa Library 3rd Tuesday of
the month 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Drug Problem? info@clearlakeclean.com
• Snow Blowing
Kim Butler
Narcotics • Unwanted Item Removal

KIMbroidery
204-867-6352 For more info call:
• Handyman Services
Nicole Loewen 51 Main Street S Debbie Fisch
(204) 725-8550
Anonymous can help • Alum & Stainless Welding
204-867-6369
Meetings every
Alayna McTavish
Minnedosa
Apparel & Promotions
• Reasonable Rates
204-867-6354 867-2935
Trisha Paterson
204-867-6362 minnedosa@ ALCOHOLICS Tuesday & 204-867-2378
parburg@mymts.net
204-720-5934
Joanne Clarke
burgesslawoffice.net ANONYMOUS Saturday at 7 p.m.
204-867-6364 If you like to drink and can
at Calvary Temple,
Waterpals
Gaylene Johnson That's your business
204-867-6357 SIMS & COMPA N Y If you want to stop and can't 221 Hamilton Street,
Kathryn Yanchycki
204-867-6368
L a w O ffi c e That's our business. Neepawa, MB Potable Water Delivery
Fax Minnedosa and area
204-867-6391
Norman H. Sims, Q.C. P.O. Box 36
E-mail 7 6 Ma i n S t r e e t S o u t h
or 867-3966 Health Inspected
info@minnedosacu.mb.ca Alanon - 210-0433
Website
MINNEDOSA • 867-2717
Alateen - 867-5121 No Job is too small!!!
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Mtg. Times: 8:00 pm Tuesdays
204-868-5674
12 Friday, February 28, 2020 The Minnedosa Tribune

Cadurcis News
By Doreen TroTT Proud parents are Cody On Saturday, February of visiting with Ron and Keely Rose of Bran- interesting and worthwhile
and Lorette Northam of 22nd a Cadurcis landmark Jean McTavish and family don visited last week with event.

C ongratulations
Doug and Karen
to

Northam on the arrival of a

grandson. Congratulations
also to Don and Margaret
Northam on the arrival
of a third great grandson.
Battleford, SK.
Several members of
the McManus family were
home for the Louis Riel
weekend and to attend
the funeral for their cousin
Sharon Gwyer.
was no more as the McTa-
vish farm house owned by
Barry McTavish was de-
molished. The house was
built around 1909-1910
and had seen much living.
Many of us have memories
and enjoying much social-
izing and laughter in that
house.
Cathy McManus of
Winnipeg visited over the
past weekend with her
mother, Muriel.
her grandparents Malcolm
and Shirley Rose.
A number attended
and contributed to the an-
nual pie auction on Sun-
day in aid of the library in
Rapid City. This is a very
Sympathy to the Iron-
side family on the passing
of “Lick” Robinson.
Many people spent the
week watching the “Scot-
ties” bonspiel from Moose-
jaw, SK.

*We accept Visa, Master Card & debit card purchases

Sale Dates: *We sell lottery tickets
*We deliver within town limits Monday - Friday at 4:00 p.m
($2 charge - $25 minimum order)
FEBRUARY 28TH - MARCH 5TH * Try one of our delicious BBQ chickens!
* We sell fruit, veggie & meat trays and fruit baskets
*Senior’s Discount every Friday (65 & up) (STARTS FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. - ENDS THURSDAY 9:00 P.M.) (24 hours notice is appreciated)
*We sell R.O. water

GROCERY
Kelloggs Corn Flakes/Froot Loops/Corn Pops320-440g .......$3.49
Nescafe Coffee Instant Rich Blend .........................................170g .............. $5.49
Nestle Pure Life .............................. 28x500ml .......$3.99
Rogers White Sugar/Golden Yellow Sugar ...... 4kg/2kg .......$4.49
NN Canola Oil ............................................................................. 3lt .............. $4.99
NN Bath Tissue,Paper Towel ....................... 24ea,6rl .......$4.49
Quaker Oats Quick.....................................................................1kg .............. $2.99
Ocean Spray Cranberry assorted ......................................... 1.89lt .............. $3.79
Kool Aid Liquid assorted........................................................ 48ml .............. $2.99
Cheetos,Smartfood White assorted............................... 245-310g .............. $3.29
Nature Valley Crunchy/Chewy assorted........................ 130-210g .............. $2.59
BC Fruit by the Foot/Gushers assorted ......................... 128-138g .............. $2.59
Shake N Bake assorted .................................................... 140-184g .............. $2.59
Heinz Baked Beans,Pasta Canned assorted ...................... 398ml .............. $1.29
NN Pancake Mix Old Fashioned or Syrup Table ..................905g .............. $1.99
NN Peanut Butter assorted .......................................................1kg .............. $3.99
NN Liquid Honey ....................................................................500g .............. $4.49
NN Decafe Instant ..................................................................150g .............. $3.99
NN Medium Roast Coffee/Decafe.........................................925g .............. $9.99
NN Coffee Whitener or #2 Coffee Whitener .............. 450g-100ea .............. $2.99
NN Hot Chocolate Instant CP................................................1.8kg .............. $9.99
NN Hot Chocolate mix or Chocolate Syrup...............500g-700ml .............. $2.99
NN Evaporated Milk assorted.............................................. 354ml .............. $1.49
NN Skim Milk Powder .............................................................500g .............. $5.99
NN Ice Cream Cup.....................................................................1ea .............. $1.49
NN Cookies Striped Shortbread/Caramel Coconut ..... 198-368g .............. $2.49
NN Crème Cookies or Oatmeal Cookies assorted......907g .......$3.29
NN Soda Crackers Salted/Unsalted .......................................454g .............. $2.29
NN Peanuts Blanched Salted/BBQ ........................................500g .............. $2.69
NN Pudding cups,NN Rice Crackers assorted ............ 99g-100g .............. $0.99
NN Fruit Bowls assorted ...................................................... 107ml .............. $2.49
NN All Purpose Flour .............................................................2.5kg .............. $3.59
NN Lard, NN Graham Crumbs ..................................... 454g-600g .............. $2.49
NN Cake Mix or Frosting assorted.........................................468g .............. $1.89
NN Pie Filling assorted......................................................... 540ml .............. $2.99
NN Tuna LT Flake/Chunk water.............................................170g .............. $1.49
NN Soup Condensed/Broth Canned assorted ................... 284ml .............. $0.99
NN Canned Vegetables assorted.............. 398ml .......$0.99
NN Beans Chick Peas/Bean Six Blend ................................ 540ml .............. $1.29
NN Mushrooms Canned assorted ....................................... 284ml .............. $1.19
NN Spaghetti/Spaghettini/Elbow Macaroni .........................900g .............. $1.49
NN Cheese Parmesan .............................................................250g .............. $5.49
NN Mac & Cheese Dinner.......................................................200g .............. $0.59
NN Ketchup Squeeze ................................................................. 1lt .............. $2.49
NN Salad Dressing assorted ................................................ 475ml .............. $1.89
NN Vinegar White CP ................................................................. 4lt .............. $2.49
NN Foil 50FT ..............................................................................1ea .............. $1.99
NN Sandwich Bags Resealable .............................................100ea .............. $2.49
NN Household Cleanser .........................................................400g .............. $0.99
NN Toilet Bowl Cleaner Fresh Scent ................................... 710ml .............. $2.99
NN Antibacterial Cleaner Lemon/Original ........................... 1.2lt .............. $2.99
NN Hand Dish Liquid Lemon ............................................. 950ml .............. $1.99
NN Fabric Softner Sheets Mountain Fresh ............................80sh .............. $2.99
NN Cat Food assorted .............................................................156g .............. $0.69
NN Cat Food Dry 3 Flavour/Balanced Nutrition ....................8kg ............ $14.99
NN Clump Cat Litter assorted ................................................18kg .............. $8.99
NN Dog Food Dry Balanced Nutrition.....................................8kg ............ $12.99
NN Dog Food assorted ............................................................624g .............. $1.79
Becel Margarine assorted .......................................................907g .............. $4.99
Parkay Margarine vegetable oil/Quarters 1.28-1.36kg .......$3.99
Danone Activia ST Srawberry/Vanilla ...................................100g .............. $3.99
Formost Yogurt assorted ........................................................650g .............. $1.79
NN Cream Cheese Brick .........................................................250g .............. $2.99
NN Cottage Cheese 2%............................................................500g .............. $2.79
NN PRO Slices or Nature Marble assorted............................500g .............. $3.99
NN Bar Cheddar assorted ......................................................200g .............. $3.29
NN Juice Orange ................................................................... 1.75lt .............. $2.79

FROZEN FOODS MEATS

FM Coffee Cake Cinnamon ....................................................850g ............. $6.99
PC Pizza Crust Thin/Thick ......................................................300g ............. $2.49
NN Waffles assorted ................................................................280g ............. $1.99
NN Ice Cream Bars/Sandwiches assorted ........................... 60ML ............. $8.99
NN Frozen Vegetables assorted..............................................750g ............. $1.99
NN Fries assorted ..................................... 1Kg ...... $1.89
NN Regular Bacon ................................................................. 500gr ............. $4.29
NN Pepperoni or Salami Chub ............................................. 500gr ............. $4.39
NN Wieners ..............................................................................450g ............. $2.69
PC Chicken Wing W Sauce assorted .....................................907g ........... $13.99
Chicken Drumstick Fresh ........................................................................ $1.89/lb
Outside Round Beef Roast ...................................................................... $4.59/lb
Top Sirloin Beef Steak............................................................................... $5.29/lb

PRODUCE
Porkloin Chop Rib or Sirloin End.................... $2.49/lb

Green,Red Grapes ............................................. $2.59/lb

Broccoli .....................................................................................................$2.49/ea
OPEN 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, 7 DAYS A WEEK •
FM Carrots 2lb,Onion 3lb ............................................................................. $1.79
FM Mcintosh Apples 3lb ............................................................................... $4.49
70 Main Street South, Minnedosa 867-2821
FM Grape Tomato.................................................................. 255gr ........ $2.29/lb ALL PRICES ARE PLUS GST, PST & OTHER LEVIES WHERE APPLICABLE
PC Potatoes Mini Gems Yellow,Red,Mixed ......................... 960gr ............. $2.99 *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES