December 21, 2012

Vol. 130 No.
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By DARRYL HOLYK
T
he volunteer elves at
the Minnedosa Christ-
mas Cheer Board have
been busy once again this
year in the days leading up
to the holiday season. Te
local Cheer Board opened
in the Dari Isle on Decem-
ber 3rd and has been open
weekday afternoons. Some
new volunteers have joined
the Cheer Board lending
a helping hand to collect,
organize, pack and deliver
Christmas hampers to those
less fortunate so that every-
one in our community can
have a brighter Christmas.
Last Friday, December
14th, the local Cheer Board
received a generous delivery
of 100 brand new toys from
Spruce Plains RCMP. Tese
toys, delivered by Staf Ser-
geant Eric Davidson and
Cst. Joe Pasloski, were part
of the toys being distrib-
uted throughout the coun-
try through the Toys for the
North campaign. Now in its
third year, Toys for the North
is a partnership between the
RCMP, Toronto Santa Claus
Parade and Canadian Toy
Association in which toys
are collected during the an-
nual Toronto Santa Claus
Parade with others donated
by toy manufacturers. Tis
year, RCMP D Division re-
ceived more than 5,000 toys
to distribute through its var-
ious detachments. RCMP
D Division received some
of these toys courtesy of the
Royal Canadian Air Force, 2
Air Movements Squadron.
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(L-R) Ken Hambeigei, Chris Schmaus, Cst. Joe Pasloski, Gail Kartanson, Janis Wahoski, Wilma
McLaughlin, Gail Graves and Staf Sgt. Eric Davidson. Missing: Sharon Goetz and Chris Fisher.
Toys for girls and boys
Photo by Darryl Holyk
Odanah water
rates increase
By RICHARD DAVIES
R
esidents of the R.M. of Odanah will soon see chang-
es to their water bills as Council was recently ap-
proved by the Public Utilities Board to increase its water
rates.
Ratepayers can expect to see the largest increase
on their quarterly service charge, going up almost 60
percent from $9.75 to $15.42. Water per 1,000 gallons
changes at more than 30 percent from $7 to $10.41,
while the minimum quarterly payment rises roughly 50
percent from $30.75 to $46.66.
Te R.M. receives its water from the Town of
Minnedosas water treatment plant and the rate in-
creases refect the changes in the water rates made by
the Town of Minnedosa earlier this year.
We are two rate increases behind the town and it
is important to catch up on that, Reeve Jim Andersen
said. Te RM cannot run for very long buying water at
one price and selling it at another which is what we have
done for the last year.
Another problem that the R.M. is facing is an aging
water system. Te increased rates will prepare to cover
the cost of future upgrades to the system almost 20
years old as well as general maintenance costs.
Te largest thing that the R.M. deals with is ex-
cess pressure due to the large gradient going downhill.
To totally replace their pressure reducing chamber, it
would cost roughly $50,000. We know down the road
that there are certain things that are going to have to be
replaced and the rate increases help us build another
reserve to help us do that, Andersen noted.
In recent years, Andersen has seen an increased
awareness in what the PUB calls an infrastructure def-
cit. Due to this defcit, local governments are able to
increase service rates at a higher percentage than they
could in the past.
Andersen said, In the past, the PUB has been cau-
tious as to how much they would allow us to increase
water rates and with their changes, we are now able to
build up a reserve for infrastructure upgrades and re-
placement.
Te new rates are ef ective January 1st, 2013 and
much smaller increases will be made over the next two
years.
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Te local Spruce
Plains RCMP detachment
chose to donate them to
the Minnedosa Christmas
Cheer Board so that all
children in our area can
tear into a brand new gift
Christmas morning.
Cheer Board volun-
teer, Gail Graves, indi-
cated that approximately
65 hampers are being dis-
tributed this season, which
is close to the number of
hampers distributed last
year. Clients could pick
their hampers up on Tues-
day and any that were left
behind were delivered
Wednesday morning by
members of the Valley
Cruizers.
As in years past, dona-
tions to the Cheer Board
have been generous with
donations of cash, non-
perishable food items or
toys and books for chil-
dren. Each Christmas
hamper contains the mak-
ings of a complete Christ-
mas dinner with some little
extra specialities. Clients
have a choice of receiving
either a turkey or ham in
their hamper. Tese items,
along with other perish-
ables are purchased locally
by Cheer Board volunteers
with the cash donations
that are received. Howev-
er, this year, a few turkeys
that have been won at lo-
cal bingos have been do-
nated to the Cheer Board.
Other items found in the
hampers include potatoes,
carrots, bread and buns,
canned goods, cranberry
sauce, stuf ng, Christmas
oranges and any other
goodies that have been do-
nated for distribution. For
hampers going to families
with children, some stock-
ing stufers and a toy are
included.
Tanks to the gener-
ous donations received
and the dedication of the
Christmas Cheer Board
volunteers, everyone, no
matter their fnancial situ-
ation, has the opportunity
to celebrate Christmas
with gifts and good food.
By DARRYL HOLYK
O
n Christmas Eve
1945, fve-year-old
David Anderson rescued
his neighbour and friend,
Joan Strahl, who was six
months older than him,
from drowning. Sixty-seven
years later, in October 2012,
the two were reunited.
Joan, whose married
name is Al-Molky, current-
ly resides in Brandon and
remembers the incident in
which she nearly lost her
life as a young child. Te
day previous, December
23rd, Joans father, Ernest
Strahl and some of the
neighbouring farmers had
cut ice on a dugout located
along the road between the
Strahl and Anderson farms,
which were located at the
same corner as the Smo-
land Church a few miles
south of Minnedosa. Te
children had been warned
not to go on the dugout as
the ice would be very thin,
but as mischief got the best
of young Joan and David,
she headed out onto the ice
while the two were deliver-
ing Christmas presents. She
broke through the thin ice.
I vaguely remember
him trying to pull me out
the north side and I was
telling him to let me go be-
cause I thought he was go-
ing to fall in as well. Some-
how, he was able to get me
to the other side and pull
me out.
Once she was out, the
two very shaken children
headed to the Strahls farm.
Joan remembers that her
dad was in Minnedosa at
the time Christmas shop-
ping and that her mother
came to the door, stripped
her of her cold, wet cloth-
ing before bundling her in
fannel pajamas, giving her
a hot drink, possibly cocoa
and sending her to bed to
rest.
I dont like water
and Ive never learned to
swim, mentioned Joan.
Probably as a result of this
incident.
In early 1946, young
David, who was the son of
Smoland Reverend, E.B.
Anderson, was presented
an engraved gold Bulova
watch, from Joans parents,
Ernest and Hilda Strahl.
Te watch was given as a
token of bravery and ap-
preciation of his quick ac-
tion in saving their daugh-
ters life.
Over the years, from
time to time, Joan has re-
called this incident and
wondered what ever hap-
pened to David, where he
ended up and would they
ever meet again? Her un-
certainty was answered on
October 6th of this year,
when she and her husband
arrived home from sup-
per to fnd a message from
Dave Anderson on their
message machine. Appar-
ently, Dave, who now re-
sides in Alberta, had also
had the same thoughts
over the years and had
often thought of trying to
contact Joan but was not
sure how she would react.
Finally he took the plunge
and while in Manitoba for
the plowing demonstra-
tion at Kemney, decided
to try and track her down.
After a phone call to a dis-
tant relative in Minnedo-
sa, Dave was given Joans
phone number and left a
message. As soon as she
heard the message, Joan
returned his call and the
next day, the two friends
met up for cofee after 67
years! Te two visited for
a couple hours sharing sto-
ries and their own remem-
brances and versions of the
near-drowning incident.
Dave still has the gold
watch and handwritten
note he was presented by
Joans parents in 1946 and
he and Joan plan to stay in
touch now that they have
been reunited.
Childhood friends reunite after 67 years
Christmas Cheer Board
On Christmas Eve 1945, David Anderson (L)
rescued his friend, Joan Strahl (R) from
downing. Te two were recently
reunited after 67 years.
Photos submitted
A 1945 Christmas miracle
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By DARRYL HOLYK
M
innedosa Town
Council met for its
last meeting of 2012 on the
evening of Tuesday, De-
cember 18th. Mayor Orr
presided with Councillors
Taylor, Saler, Skatch, Luker
and MacDowall present.
Councillor Wedgewood
was absent.
Before the Commit-
tee of the Whole meet-
ing, a special meeting was
opened to formally ac-
cept, with regret, the res-
ignation of Karen Hunt, as
part-time municipal police
clerk at the Minnedosa
RCMP detachment of ce.
With Karens resignation,
this position is currently
being advertised.
During the Commit-
tee of the Whole meet-
ing, Councillor Taylor
informed his fellow coun-
cillors that the gen sets
which were purchased at
a cost of around $400,000
with 50/50 funding from
the Town and Province
of Manitoba were a valu-
able investment. During
the power outage a few
weeks ago, the gen sets at
the Water Treatment Plant
automatically kicked in as
as they are supposed to
and as a result the entire
town and Husky Ethanol
plant continued to have
water and wastewater ser-
vice throughout the power
outage. As a result of this
equipment, there was no
disruption in service and
no problems which re-
quired attention once the
outage was over.
Councillor MacDow-
all shared his view that the
LED lights currently adorn-
ing the Towns Christmas
street decorations are too
dull and he suggested that
for next year, Council look
at diferent lights so that
the decorations can be
more noticable and bring a
more festive feeling to the
downtown area. Mayor Orr
and the other councillors
agreed that this is some-
thing they will investigate
for the 2013 holiday sea-
son. It is also hoped that
the decorations can be
installed earlier next year.
Tis years delay was due
to the fact that the Towns
bucket truck was out of
order and being repaired.
Te decorations were in-
stalled, later than usual,
thanks to the use of a local
businesses bucket truck.
Some residents have
approached members of
councillors wondering
why the Christmas mu-
sic, currently being played
from the Town Hall, was
only being broadcast on
weekdays. It was played
the frst Saturday for Santa
Day and will be put on a
timer so that the music can
be played this Saturday.
SUBMITTED
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n Wednesday, No-
vember 28th, the Al-
lan McPherson rink scored
an eight ender during the
Westoba Credit Union
Masters Super Leaque at
the Brandon Curling Club.
Te local rink, featur-
ing Skip Allan McPherson,
2nd Jon Lewis, 3rd Orville
Madill and Lead Barry Tegg
scored the eight ender on
the second end against
the Clare Colquhoun rink
from Brandon and won the
game with a score of 10-8.
On the evening of
Monday, December 17th,
the Minnedosa boys
were recognized by the lo-
cal curling club. Curling
Club Inc. Chairman, Gord
Kingdon, presented the
curlers with eight ender
patches and a congratula-
tory letter from Curl Mani-
toba. Te rink will also re-
ceive a certifcate and pins
from Canadian Curling As-
sociation at a later date.
McPherson rink recognized
for eight ender
Photo submitted
(L-R) Barry Tegg (Lead), Jon Lewis (2nd), Orville Madill (3rd) and Gord
Kingdon, Chair of Curling Club Inc. Missing: Allan McPherson (Skip).
Town Council notes
December 13th
1st Carol Lonsdale with
Lois Phillips.
2nd Wilf Taylor with Mel
Harvey.
3rd Jean Garbolinsky
with Cheryl Orr.
Bridge Club
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s todays paper hits the street, we are winding down
for a few days of much needed Christmas holidays.
Looking back over the past year, 2012 has been a roller
coaster of challenges, changes, and mixed emotions
for the small, close-knit family of Tribune staf. We
have shared moments of great joy and happiness as
well as great sorrow and sadness throughout these past
twelve months. Trough it all, we have stuck together
and trodden forward as we advance on the paths of our
lives, both personally and professionally.
With this, our last regular edition of the year and
our annual Christmas greetings section, we close an-
other chapter in our communitys history. We look for-
ward to the new year with hopes that in many ways it
is a year better than the last and look forward to what
the next 52 weeks will bring, not only for us here at Te
Tribune, but also for each of you and your families and
for Minnedosa and our surrounding communities as a
whole. Hopefully, 2013 will be a year of happiness and
success for all!
Just a reminder that our of ce closes today at 12
noon and will reopen next Friday, December 28th at 9
a.m. Tere will not be a paper next week and our f rst
edition of the new year will be Friday, January 4th,
2013. Te deadline for advertising and submissions
for that paper will be Monday, December 31st at 12
noon.
From myself and the staf at Te Minnedosa Tri-
bune, I would like to send warmest holiday wishes to all
our readers, subscribers, advertisers, correspondents
and customers. Your support is greatly appreciated and
without you we would be unable to continue the tra-
dition of Minnedosas weekly newspaper. Heres hop-
ing you all have a great Christmas and we look forward
to serving you and working with you in the new year!
Merry Christmas!
Darryl Holyk
Dear Editor,
T
he Harper government
has tabled the Fair
Rail Freight Service Act in
the House of Commons
to improve the ef ciency,
predictability and reliabil-
ity of rail freight service in
Canada.
Tis legislation is part
of our governments plan
to strengthen the economy.
We are working to ensure
that Canadas rail freight
system is better positioned
to support long-term
growth, resource develop-
ment, and our ambitious
domestic and international
trade agenda.
After a comprehensive
study, the Rail Freight Ser-
vice Review Panel in 2011
determined that there was
an imbalance in the ship-
per-railway relationship.
T ey recommended the
use of service agreements
to improve the perfor-
mance of the system over-
all.
In support of these
recommendations, this
legislation will give all com-
panies that ship goods by
rail the right to a service
contract with railways, and
establish an arbitration
process for shippers to get
a service contract if the par-
ties cannot negotiate one
together. Tis process will
be fast and inexpensive.
Our government be-
lieves that commercial ne-
gotiations are the best way
to achieve results, and the
goal of this legislation is
to encourage railways and
shippers to work together
to reach agreements.
Since the Rail Freight
Service Review was
launched in 2008, we have
seen notable improve-
ments in rail service in
Canada. We are taking ac-
tion to solidify those im-
portant gains so that our
rail transportation system
is well-positioned for future
growth.
Te Act will help ship-
pers to manage and expand
their businesses, while en-
suring that railways can op-
erate an ef cient network
for the beneft of all users.
A strong railway-shipper
relationship is vital to Can-
adas economy as a whole.
When shippers can
move more goods by rail,
this means more exports,
more revenues and more
Canadian jobs. Its not
just about volume, its also
about ef ciency and efec-
tiveness.
In Dauphin-Swan
River-Marquette, ef cient
and afordable rail service
in Canada is essential to
our grain producers, small
businesses, forestry indus-
try and virtually anyone
who exports or buys prod-
ucts. We are far from ports
and almost everything we
use or produce is transport-
ed at some point by rail.
Tis legislation is vital
to maintaining a competi-
tive rail network in Canada.
In these challenging global
economic times, all sectors
of the economy must work
together to drive economic
growth, job creation and
long-term prosperity.
Regards,
Robert Sopuck,
MP Dauphin-Swan River-
Marquette
Rail Freight Legislation to strengthen economy
F
or this Festive Season it gives me great
pleasure to extend Christmas Greetings to
our citizens on behalf of Council, Staf and our
families.
It is my wish that you will be able to en-
joy Christmas this year with your families and
friends.
I extend a special welcome to those who
have come back to Minnedosa to be with their
families and I hope that you have a wonderful
time.
It is my sincere wish that 2013 will bring
you good health, happiness and prosperity.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Ray Orr
S
easons Greetings! As another year comes to a close, it is my
pleasure to bring warm greetings to all those celebrating this
holiday season.
Te season presents us with an opportunity to ref ect on all
our blessings here in Manitoba. Vibrant communities, dedicated
workers and fourishing industries, and the ongoing conserva-
tion of some of the most diverse wildlife and natural landscapes
across Canada make this province a great place to live and work.
In this season of festivity and new beginnings, I would like to re-
new our commitment to continue working towards a better life
for Manitoba families and to invite all fellow citizens to join us.
On behalf of all members of the legislative assembly, staf
and government employees, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanuk-
kah, and best of the season.
Greg Selinger
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s the Queens representative in Manitoba, it is my plea-
sure to extend warm wishes to all Manitobans during the
festive season.
At this special time of year, there is always so much to see
and do. It is when our province comes alive with great variety
of celebrations and events for everyone to enjoy. Many peo-
ple participate in these activities as well as observe the long-
standing tradition of getting together with friends and family,
sharing meals and giving gifts. Troughout these busy days
and nights, it is worth remembering that the simple gifts of
hope, charity and kindness to one another are things we can
always give and are always appreciated.
Best wishes for memorable, meaningful holidays and
much happiness in 2013.
Te Honourable Philip S. Lee, C.M., O.M.
Greetings of the Holiday Season
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1992 Te Legion Community Hall is expected to cost
ratepayers over $10,000 in 1992. Hall bookings are down
considerably over the last two years and the downward
spiral seems to be going to continue.
1982 Te Minnedosa Bowl house record for a single
game by a lady bowler was shattered when Donna Tur-
ston bowled a 398 game. Te previous record score was
381 bowled by Esther Finnie in 1965.
1972 Winners of the joint Chamber of Commerce
and Horticultural Society Christmas Lighting Contest
were: 1st Jim Burgess, 2nd Art Forsman and 3rd Pe-
ter Demeria. Judges also extend congratulations to Mr.
and Mrs. Paul King for the lighting display at the Gateway
Motel.
1962 Mayor Taylor cut the ribbon to of cially open
the new Five-Pin Bowl. All in attendance wished success
to the new enterprise and inaugurated the alleys with
some friendly games.
1952 Member of Legislature, H.S. Rungay and pio-
neer, W.R. Lavery, cut a white ribbon to of cially open
Newdales new rink. Cost of construction of the new
three-sheet curling rink came to $14,000. Te money was
raised by public subscription and is practically all paid
for.
Almost 2,000 people turned out for the gala open-
ing of the new Erickson District Memorial Arena. Build-
ing chairman, P.M. Slobodian said the committee is still
lacking $15,000 on the building fund but that every efort
would be made to continue raising money for the mas-
sive rink building.
1922 Te board of works is attempting to build up
roads in Minnedosa by dumping cinders.
1912 Voters at Bethany defeated a bylaw authorizing
the borrowing of money to erect a school two miles from
the village.
Te Franklin Curling Club of cially opened with a
membership of 40.
1902 Sid Fairbairn has been re-elected Mayor of
Minnedosa for a ffth term.
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H
ello Christmas friends
of Minnedosa. Christ-
mas is in the air. I can hear
the music playing from
Main Street spreading the
good cheer. I cant wait for
the holidays. I especially
enjoy the good food that
comes along with it. I am
working through the holi-
days and cant wait to see
my family shortly after-
wards around New Years.
Tis will be my last
article until the New Year
and as for police work,
heres what has been hap-
pening.
Of cers responded to
38 calls for service. Tings
have slowed down a bit,
and I can imagine will pick
up in the New Year. You
just never know in this job.
Calls ranged from several
f res, suspicious people,
impaired drivers, mischief,
traf c collisions to name a
few.
Check stop season is
still in full swing. Spruce
Plains of cers have con-
ducted several check stops
now and hope to continue
throughout Christmas
and into the New Year. So
remember, if you are go-
ing to drink, please do not
drive. Its not worth the risk
to yourself or others on the
road.
One of our of cers
had an experience with
a deer on the road. Tey
are defnitely making their
rounds on the highways
lately. When you get fog,
the deer seem to gravitate
to the road for some rea-
son. I dont think the deer
saw the police car as it ran
head on into the left side
bumper. Te deers vision
must have been impaired
by fog. Te deer didnt sur-
vive the ordeal. Te of cer
escaped without injury.
Tis weeks speeder
was a young local male.
He was caught on Highway
#10 at a speed of 136km/
hr. Given the winter road
conditions, and general
fog during this time of year,
police did not hesitate to
write him a ticket totaling
$521.75. It is the holidays,
and there is no need to be
travelling speeds of that
sort. Terefore, he earned
this weeks speeder of the
week. I didnt speak to him
personally, but I can only
imagine that the ticket
money could have been
used elsewhere at this time
of year.
At this point, I would
like to wish everyone a
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year from the
Minnedosa RCMP. It has
been a pleasure working
alongside you in the past
year and we look forward
to 2013 and all that it will
bring. You will hear from
me again shortly into 2013
after I come back from vis-
iting my family. I wish you
all a safe and happy Christ-
mas and New Years.
Cops Corner
By
Cst. JUSTIN
HUDDLE
By DARRYL HOLYK
A
Christmas tree decorated with 5, 10, 20 and 50 dollar
bills (pictured at left) is something that everyone would
like to fnd Christmas morning! Tis one is the money tree
that is annually donated to the Christmas Cheer Board from
the Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce Christmas lunch.
T is years lasagna lunch was served to 22 people at
the Curling Complex on Wednesday, December 12th. Dur-
ing the lunch, those in attendance fastened a total of $245 to
the money tree. Tis amount was donated to the Christmas
Cheer Board in support of its ongoing eforts to ensure ev-
eryone in our community has a good Christmas.
Chamber supports Cheer Board
Photo submitted
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December 24 CLOSED at Noon
December 25 CLOSED
December 26 CLOSED
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December 31 CLOSED at Noon
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THE TOWN OF MINNEDOSA
By CAM ROSS
W
ell the Christmas
season is fnally here
and everyone at MCI is get-
ting ready for the Christmas
break! Tis year Christmas
break will start on Decem-
ber 21st and stretch all
the way to the 7th of Janu-
ary. But before everyone
goes home to eggnog and
Christmas songs there was
a busy week at MCI to get
through.
All of the students
started the week by com-
pleting a student health
survey that was given to
students all over Manitoba.
Te Grade 11 and 12 trip
to Ski Valley took place on
Tursday, December 20th.
Almost every year Mr. Pot-
ter plans a trip to the ski hill
for the grade 11 and 12 gym
class. Everyone enjoyed the
mild weather for this years
trip.
Tursday was a busy
day at MCI because there
was also ugly sweater dress
up day and the Christmas
dance in the high school
gym that evening. Luck-
ily everyone changed out
of their ugly sweaters be-
fore the dance! Santa even
found time in his busy
schedule to drop by for
some pictures and visiting.
Te Chancellors hock-
ey season is up and run-
ning and the boys are of to
a good start. Teyre record
is f ve wins, three losses
and two losses in overtime/
shootout. Tis leaves them
sitting in ffth for the league.
We said goodbye to
Ms. Linda MacDonald who
has left MCI to go back to
school herself. Good luck
Ms. MacDonald!
Grade 12s might be
wishing for some luck when
they get back to school in
January because they start
writing their Provincial ELA
exam on January 8th.
So thats a wrap for
this calendar year at MCI.
I hope everyone has a very
Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year! See you
back at MCI on January 7th.
By RAVENS GLEN WI
T
he Horticulture So-
ciety and Ravens
Glen WI members joined
together on December
10th at Harrison House
for a combined Christ-
mas Party. We enjoyed a
rousing evening of cra-
zy whist and we thank
Boyd Waddell and Bill
Zahaiko who donned
their skirts to make up
the f ve tables! Partway
through we stopped for
snacks and punch and
socializing before fnish-
ing the cards. Some folks
had trouble with the no
talking hands, but lots of
laughter left everyone feel-
ing the Christmas spirit.
Ladies high went to Au-
drey Waddell and Ladies
low to Wendy St. John,
while Mens high went to
Boyd Waddell, Mens low
went to Xisra Lamb. Te
evening ended with des-
sert, cofee and good fel-
lowship. Members of both
Clubs wish everyone a
Merry Christmas!
Our community was
saddened to hear of the
sudden passing on De-
cember 10th of Fred Cre-
ber, 89 years old. Fred
and Irene had just taken
up residence in Harrison
House several months ago.
Te funeral service was
conducted on December
15th from Newdale United
Church. Fred and his fam-
ily farmed in the area when
he took over the family
farm east of Newdale. Tey
raised four children; Carol
(Dalgarno), Brian, Gordon
and Harold and we extend
our sympathy to them and
their families.
Stan and Ann Marks
of Winnipeg along with
Marge and Bob Drysdale of
Ingelow visited with Ger-
ald Pederson in Minnedo-
sa Hospital on December
14th. Tey had picked up
sister Barbie from the air-
port and driven her home.
Harrison House
Meals for Seniors held
their 24th Annual Christ-
mas Dinner for the seniors
of Newdale on Decem-
ber 19th. Te program
has had a very successful
year and its the seniors
of Newdale and area that
make it happen. Next year
well celebrate 25 years of
serving our Newdale se-
nior citizens! Reverend Jen
Dresser asked the blessing
and the Board members
served the delicious meal
to over 60 participants.
Several folks were lucky
and went home with one
of the door prizes.
Friends of Gaylene St-
impson of Strathclair wish
her improving health after
a stay in Minnedosa Hos-
pital, hope youll be home
to celebrate the holidays
with your family.
Word was received this
week of the passing of Car-
rie Wyton last October out
in BC. Carrie (Mason) and
Jack farmed south of town
for many years before re-
tiring to Salmon Arm, BC.
Tey raised three children
Paul, Keith and Marilyn
and we send our sympathy
to them and their families.
Carrie and sister Shirley
Hendry returned to New-
dale when Newdale Ra-
vens Glen WI celebrated
their 50th Anniversary in
2005. Shirley of Strathclair
and Carrie were Charter
members when the WI or-
ganization formed in 1955.
We have only one Char-
ter member left and thats
Jean Watson of Shoal Lake
PCH.
Several from town
braved the weather Friday,
December 14th to attend
the Frank Mills Concert in
Brandon.
Many folks enjoyed
the last 2012 Chinese
Smorg at the Leisure Inn
last Sunday.
We extend our Christ-
mas Wishes to all former
residents who are residing
in the Care Home, Freda
Dalke, Phyllis Tolton, Bet-
ty Zahaiko, Clara Black-
wood, Shirley Bradley in
Minnedosa, Jean Watson
in Shoal Lake PCH and to
Jean Irwin in Sandy Lake
Home.
Fred and Margaret
Ann Howard attended the
80th birthday party held
for a former teacher of
Margaret Anns, Mr. Fred
Larwood, in Neepawa on
December 9th. He was
pleased to have a visit with
his former student from
Newdale.
Seasons Greetings to
Darryl and Te Tribune
staf and our Best Wishes
for 2013! Good news --
the days are now getting
longer! Tis news went
in early so we dont really
know if the world ended
on December 21st!
Minnedosa Regional Archives volunteers, who gave many hours of
assistance to the archivist during this past year, were treated to a
Christmas lunch on Tuesday, December 11th as a small token of
appreciation. Pictured (L-R) are President Lois Neabel, Archivist
Carol Ranson, volunteers Orval Tanner, Gwen Manns, Jean Garbolinsky
and Brenda Abel. Missing is volunteer Esther Harland.
NEWDALE NEWS
Archives volunteer lunch
Photo submitted
Eye on MCI
You are invited to the 3rd Annual
Minnedosa & District Christmas Dinner
Because no one should be alone
at Christmas
December 25th at Noon
Minnedosa Community
Conference Centre
Join us for a great meal, good fun,
songs and fellowship.
* Transportation available
*Meals will also be available to be
picked up
Please phone 204-867-3425 between
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. December 8th to 20th
if you can join us for dinner or if you
would like to arrange a ride or if you
would like to help as a volunteer for
the event!
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Barb and the Staf at
The Minnedosa Dollar Store wish
you all a very Merry Christmas!
Photo by Heidi Kornik
By HEIDI KORNIK
L
ast week, Reeve James Andersen presented a $500
cheque from the R.M. of Odanah to Tanners Cross-
ing Playground Enhancement committee member Kathy
Tomlinson.
Te R.M. on Minto has also chipped in an additional
$200 toward the project.
To date, the committee has raised approximately
$36,000 for the $55,000 project. Te current, deteriorating
play Kindergarten to grade two play structure is hoped to
be replaced by June 2013.
Odanah and Minto
donate to play structure
BASSWOOD
NEWS
By ELMER KASKIW
I
n the weeks to come,
and in a lead up to the
many farm shows and
grower meetings in the
new-year, producers will
begin to be inundated with
promotional sales data for
a wide variety of products.
Assessing this data and
asking the right questions
is becoming an important
skill set for farm managers.
Asking the right questions
will help create a demand
for quality data and analy-
sis which will ultimately
make it more dif cult for
questionable products to
be successfully marketed.
T e traditional ap-
proach of justifying crop
inputs on an individual
basis has been the main
method in which new and
sometime questionable
products are marketed.
How many times have we
heard that the product will
pay for itself by preserv-
ing or adding a bushel of
production? In all likeli-
hood we have all fallen
guilty to accepting such a
marketing strategy since
it is simple and easy to
understand. If the ben-
eft exceeds the cost then
we accept the practice as
making economic sense.
Te problem with such
an analysis is that we can-
not evaluate crop input
responses independently
from one another since
these responses cannot
be added end to end. If
we did then we would all
be growing 75-80 bushel
canola. Te expected ben-
eft or increase in revenue
from an input cannot be
compared to the cost as-
sociated with purchasing
that input since such an
analysis assumes there is
no interaction with other
inputs or the environment.
Tis means that any addi-
tional yield or preventative
loss in yield must be statis-
tically signifcant after tak-
ing into account the inter-
actions with other inputs
and the environment. Te
reality for most producers
is that the benefts from in-
puts are most often diluted
while the costs of purchas-
ing these inputs are added
end to end. Te result is
that the promoted beneft
of an input is rarely fully
achieved while the costs of
the inputs are additive
Tis is why it is im-
portant to keep in mind
the relative importance
of each input and its dilu-
tion factor as it relates to its
contribution to fnal yield.
Early and timely seeding
is not a traditional pur-
chased input however the
costs associated with its
implementation are criti-
cal since it has the greatest
contribution to fnal yield.
Early and timely seeding
has a very low dilution fac-
tor in that dollars invested
almost always provide a
100% return on investment
and will also allow for oth-
er purchased inputs to ap-
preciate in value.
Once we move to other
purchased inputs the dilu-
tion factor becomes more
of an issue. Te more uni-
form the requirement over
an entire feld the greater
the contribution towards
yield and the greater is
the ability of the input to
maintain a positive net
return. Disease control
and fertility are two inputs
that provide a signifcant
contribution to fnal yield
due to their uniform re-
quirement at various lev-
els across a feld. Te more
uniform the requirement
the more likely the input is
to maintain its promoted
beneft. Variety choice will
also typically fall into this
grouping due to the dis-
ease resistance associated
with diferent varieties.
Dollars invested here are
associated with only mod-
erate risk and low dilution
and typically have a high
return on investment.
Weed populations on
the other hand are certain-
ly more variable within a
feld and can be mitigated
to some extent by tillage,
crop competition, crop
rotation and the growing
environment. Tis makes
the addition or absence of
weed control more dif -
cult to quantify in regards
to generating suf cient ad-
ditional revenue to cover
the investment associated
with their purchase. Tis
however does not and
should not diminish the
importance of a weed con-
trol program. Instead a sig-
nif cant level of manage-
ment is also necessary in
order to maximize dollars
invested in weed control.
Crop inputs must be
purchased as part of an
overall crop production
system based upon the fact
that the benefts from in-
puts are diluted while the
costs of purchasing these
inputs are added end to
end. Te net value of a crop
production input should
be evaluated in regards to
their level of dilution and
consequently their relative
importance and contribu-
tion towards fnal yield.
Justifying crop inputs
By ZELDA FIRBY
S
ympathy of the district
is extended to Irene
Creber and family on the
passing of husband and fa-
ther, Fred Creber, of New-
dale on December 10th.
On behalf of my family
and residents of the Bass-
wood area, I would like to
wish a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year to
Te Tribune Staf, sub-
scribers of Te Tribune
and former residents who
are presently in the care
home and hospital.
If you have any news
items please phone 204-
874-2391. Te folks who
receive the paper from
far away enjoy hearing of
news from back home.
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By HEIDI KORNIK
M
LA Leanne Rowat
held an open house
for people who live with-
in the Riding Mountain
Constituency to come and
share some festive cheer
with Leanne and to visit
with other constituents.
We like to let people
know that we are here and
that were not only here
when people have chal-
lenges, said Leanne. We
want to ensure that people
have an opportunity to
meet others in the con-
stituency and we wanted
people to just enjoy some
dainties and refreshments
to let them know we care
about them.
Riding Mountain MLA, Leanne Rowat, visits with constituents during an
open house at her Minnedosa of ce on Wednesday, December, 12th.
MLA hosts open house
Photo by Heidi Kornik
Pee Wee 12s
By CRISSY KOWAL
W
ell, the NHL players
may be sitting idle
waiting for some game
time action but the Pee
Wee 12s certainly are not.
Te team found them-
selves on the go four days
straight logging a lot of ice
team with parents putting
on plenty of miles as they
travelled out of town for
three of the four games.
On T ursday, Decem-
ber 13th the team headed
to Rivers to take on Tri-
Town. Down 3 - 0 going
into the third period Te
Bombers struck twice in
the frst two minutes with
a couple of quick back to
back goals. Tey made a
good push for the tie but
the third goal managed to
elude them and Tri-Town
would hang on for the 3-2
win. Jayden Kreller 1G, 1A;
Nick Henry 1G. Joe Lane in
net.
Friday, December
14th Minnedosa hosted
Carberry in an exhibition
game. Another close con-
test as the teams found
themselves tied at two
apiece after two periods.
Minnedosa would add
one more in the third but
it wasnt quite enough as
Carberry took a one goal
lead with less than fve
minutes left in the game
and then clinched it with
an empty netter in the last
second. Jayden Kreller 2G;
Elmer Yew-Gaywish 1G;
Max Dowsett 2A; Jayden
Kreller 1A; Joe Lane be-
tween the pipes.
Another road trip on
Saturday, December 15th
took the team a little fur-
ther out of town as they
headed North to Winni-
pegosis. Te long drive did
not seem to hurt the team
as they skated away with
an 8-1 win. Nathan Dornn
4G; Jayden Kreller 2G; No-
lan Bailey 2G; Matthew
Kowal 2A; Colin Robinson
2A; Braeden Good 1A; Na-
than Dornn 1A; Netmind-
er - Joe Lane.
Sunday, December
16th they headed West of
Dauphin to take on Grand
Plains in Gilbert Plains. A
much quicker paced game
saw Te Bombers battling
for some scoring chances
but they were not reward-
ed for their ef ort. Tey
held on strong to limit
Grand Plains to one goal
per period and Joe Lane
did a great job with lots of
incredible stops on what
looked like sure goals for
the opposition. Despite
the efort it would end in a
3-0 loss for Minnedosa.
T e 12s upcoming
weekend schedule is not
quite as full as the last as
they host Winnipegosis
tonight and then travel
through the park one
more time to face of with
Dauphin on Sunday. Two
home games next week-
end as Te Bombers meet
up with Tri-Town and Dau-
phin. Te Bombers will
then be hosting the annual
Tournament of Champs in
early January.
Excellent job Bomb-
ers! Good luck in your
upcoming games. Merry
Christmas Everyone - All
the Best in 2013!
Minor Hockey Report
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PRODUCE
Pomegranates ................................................................................................ $1.69
Red Cherries ...................................................... $4.99/lb
Cantaloupe ..................................................................................................... $2.19
Mini seedless watermelon ...................................... $3.29
Cranberries ............................................................................ 340gr ............. $1.99
Broccoli .................................................................. $1.19
Caulifower ............................................................. $1.99
Romaine lettuce ..................................................... $0.99
Lemons ................................................................................ 3lb bag ............. $2.99
PC mini red potatoes ......................................................... 680gr ............. $2.49
Maxwell House cofee
(limit 1/family) 925gr $7.99
Motts Clamato juice asstd
(limit 4/family) 1.89lt $2.99
OPEN UNTIL 5PM CHRISTMAS EVE
CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
OPEN BOXING DAY 12 - 5 PM
``NOTICE``
Tax Discounts 2013
The Town oI Minnedosa will accept prepayment
oI the 2013 property taxes at the rate oI 2
discount Ior the month oI 1anuary, 2013.
Prepayments will be accepted after
1anuary 2, 2013.
Discounts will be based on previous
year`s taxes
When making a prepayment, please bring
your ~2012 tax notice with you.
The Town oI Minnedosa
16th Annual Sports Dinner

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Minnedosa Community Conference Centre
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By DIANE BACHEWICH
C
orrection from last
week: Steve Dmyterko
returned home from visit-
ing with his son and family
for a week at St. Albert, AB.
Tis week:
Te Robert Mandzuks
of St. Catharines, ON, and
George Rush of Vancouver,
BC, have arrived for the
Christmas season already
and their families will be
joining them this week-
end.
Sunday afternoon was
spent with a nice group get-
ting together for the annu-
al caroling at the Drop-in
Centre. Tanks to Doreen
and Gary Stapleton who
lead the carols and music.
Following the singing, cof-
fee was provided by the
Sandy Lake Credit Union
and Christmas cookies by
the Age-Friendly.
Roseann Maluk of Sas-
katoon, SK, spent a week
in Winnipeg attending
seminars regarding her
work and is now here for a
months holiday.
Deepest sympathy
is extended to the Bileck
family on the passing of
Steve Bileck in Winnipeg.
Te Drop-in Centre
was a busy hive on Monday
morning as cofee, birth-
day cake and ice cream was
served in honour of Diane
Bachewichs 70th birthday.
She was surprised to have
sisters, Janice Duchomin-
sky and Angela Brookman
of Winnipeg spending the
day with her and returning
back to Winnipeg the same
evening.
Speedy recovery goes
to Bill Huston who had a
mishap of falling down
and fracturing his knee. It
will be a little while before
Bill will be able to do the
polka or dance around the
Christmas tree.
Merry Christmas and
best wishes for 2013 to Te
Tribune staf and all our
readers.
SUBMITTED
T
he 5/6 Rolling class at
TCS made wreaths to
decorate the Personal Care
Home, 5/6 Morrice and 5/6
Kingdon made reindeer
and snowmen to set on the
supper trays on Christmas
Day at the Personal Care
Home and at the Hospital.
Decorations for patients
(L-R) Judy McFadden (Health Aid Representative), Abby Hill, Josh Popien,
Ethan Bruce, Shawn Owens, Michelle Tulman, Aaliyah Nicholson,
Kerry Morrice (5/6 Teacher).
Photo submitted
SANDY LAKE NEWS
By DOREEN TROTT
S
easons Greetings to
the staf of Te Tribune,
the readers and my good
people who provide us
with news each week. All
the best in 2013.
Ken and Irene Phillips
of Brandon and several rel-
atives and friends from the
area visited over the week-
end with Jim and Nancy
Greer.
Visitors over the week-
end with Henry and Phyl-
lis Winder were Rob, Leila
and Tamara McVannell
of MacGregor. Tamara
played hockey at Shoal
Lake Saturday evening.
Our heartfelt condo-
lences go out to the McMa-
nus families on the passing
of Kay (Kathleen) Pollon.
She was 99 years of age and
will be missed, especially
at this holiday time.
By MARGE GREGORASH
N
ews has been received
of the passing of Don-
na Iwasiuk on December
1st at the Grace Hospital,
wife of the late husband
Walter Iwasiuk, daughter
of the late Laurie and Jen-
nie Tierry who were all
residents of Cadurcis and
Minnedosa area for many
years.
CADURCIS NEWS
If your label reads
12 /12 /31
Its time to renew!
Call 867-3816
By BERYL PARROTT
T
he Franklin Memorial
Hall Association Inc.
held a regular meeting on
December 10th. Nine com-
munity members attended.
Te display of Christ-
mas lights that Bill and Vi-
ona Fraser assembled, are
again delighting people as
they travel along Highway
#16 near Franklin. Tey are
featured on the front page
of the Manitoba Co-opera-
tor this week.
I would like to thank
everyone who summits
news for this column. I am
thankful to those who read
this even though they have
no af liation with Franklin.
Merry Christmas and Hap-
py New Year to you all!
Franklin News
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Keep your feet toasty
warm with ALPACA SOCKS.
Wool grown locally at Bayes
Alpaca Ranch. Great Christ-
mas Gifts. Call 204-867-2304.
(40-2x)
Vintage Lionel Trains
catalogue cover art on tin
signs about 14x11 inches.
Various ones and very attract-
ive. One $19.00, two $17.00
each, $15.00 each 3 or more.
Numerous die-cast toys. All
items from a private collec-
tion. Call Don, Minnedosa.
204-867-2904. (39-3)
Christmas Gift Ideas.
Oak wall telephone about 90
years old. Beautiful. $250.00.
6 foot tall cardboard racing
team advertising, ideal for
a racing fan with large rec
room, $50.00. A couple of
Betty Boop ornaments. From
private collection. Call Don,
Minnedosa 204-867-2904.
(40-2x)
Red potatoes 50 lb bag
($13.00) or 25 lb bag ($7.00).
Available at Grand Valley
Strawberry Farm in Brandon.
For information call 204-728-
8453. (38-8x)
Wanting to purchase
farmland preferably north-
west of Minnedosa but will
consider all options. Call
306-773-4448 or email
rconnect@xplornet.com (15-
27x)
Grain land wanted to
rent in areas of Elphinstone,
Sandy Lake, Onanole and Er-
ickson. 204-867-4223 or 204-
476-4900. (39-4x)
If you are a student/
worker driving back and
forth to Brandon and would
like to rent a room in a house
in Brandon for the winter
months, we are looking for a
reliable, quiet, clean and or-
ganized tenant. Te rent is
$425.00 per month which in-
cludes water and hydro, start-
ing December 1st and ending
June 1st. References will be
required. Please call Annes
Coutts at 204-867-3727 after
5:00 p.m. (38-4)
One bedroom apart-
ment in downtown Minnedo-
sa available. Includes appli-
ances, water and utilities.
Call 204-867-2816 or 204-867-
2910. (39-3x)
Now Building:
Scenic Ridge Estates
Condos
Three Four Five Six units, 1075 ft2
2 bedroom, 1 bathrooms
1 ready now!!!
2 ready for December.
For details call
Peter Harrison
of Sutton Harrison Realty
867-5444
Glen and Annette
wish to announce the
wedding of their daughter
Charlotte Ann Crawley
to
Steven Mitchell Ritchie
son of Pat and Diane.
Wedding took place at the
All Saints Church
in Clanwilliam
on 12/12/12.
A social evening has been
planned.
(x)
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Corn, feedwheat and
feedbarley. Phone Te Dutch
Barn MB LTD. in Cardale,
MB. 1-204-573-6402 or email
dutch@inethome.ca (38-4)
Winners of Ruth Chap-
ter #15 Order of Eastern Star
Meat Draw Raf e held on
December 12th, 2012 were:
1st prize: Turkey and Cran-
berry Sauce Melissa Inkster,
Minnedosa; 2nd Prize: Ham
and Pineapple Rings Beryl
MacDonald, Carberry; 3rd
Prize: 4 Steaks and Barbeque
Sauce Deb, James Nielsen,
Minto. (x)
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UCT Bingo at Ukrainian
Hall, Tuesday nights. Doors
open at 6:00 p.m. Early bird at
7:00 p.m. followed by regular
games. License #3359 B1 and
3359 BO. (47 tfn)
Minnedosa and District
Christmas Dinner on Decem-
ber 25th. Call 204-867-3425
from 4:00 7:00 p.m. Decem-
ber 8th 20th if you can join
us or if you have donations of
time, food or money to help
with the event! ... Because no
one should be alone at Christ-
mas. (39-3)
Ring in the New Year at
Minnedosa 50+ Centre on De-
cember 31st! 8:00 p.m. 1:00
a.m. Tickets $10.00. Available
at Centre or call 204-867-
1956. Music by Rod Lewan-
doski. (40-2)
Shevchenko Dance En-
semble is hosting Malanka
(Ukrainian New Years) on
Saturday, January 12th from
8:00 p.m. 1:00 a.m. at the
Sandy Lake Community
Hall. Band is Brothers of
the Road, a hot lunch will be
served, doors open at 7:30
p.m. For tickets call Darcy
at 204-585-2652 or Shauna at
204-867-3843. (41-3)
Father Chad McCharles
will be leading a Christmas
Eve Service for the combined
congregations of St. Marks
and St. Johns in Bethany at
St. Johns Memorial Church
at 7:00 on December 24th.
Everyone is welcome. (x)
Will do sidewalks and
driveways. Phone 204-868-
0893. His sister will do house-
cleaning during the week.
Phone 204-867-0738. (x)
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TENDER PAINTER
HELP WANTED
JOB
OPPORTUNITY
Notice of Tender
Te Board of Directors of
the Strathclair Auction
Mart Ltd.
are accepting tenders for
the building and property
of
NW36-16-22W in the RM
of Strathclair
of the Strathclair Auction
Mart.
Please submit tenders on
or before
January 15
th
, 2013 to:
Strathclair Auction Mart
Attn: Board of Directors
Box 155
Strathclair, MB
R0J 2C0
Contact: Marcel
204-365-0028
(41-3)
Qualifed Painter with
25 years experience. All work
guaranteed. Call Blaine at
204-874-2399. (43-tfn)
Whoever hasnt wanted
to become a seacret agent?
For more information about
this new, exciting home based
business please contact Amy
at 204-773-3399 or check
out www.seacretdirect.com/
amykostuik (40-2x)
TOWN OF MINNEDOSA
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in conjunction with the Town oI Minnedosa
are seeking applications Ior the permanent part-time position oI Municipal Clerk at
the Minnedosa Detachment. The position will consist oI three 8 hour days per week.
The successIul applicant will also be subject to and must pass an involved security
screening and back ground investigation consistent with security clearance procedures
at the level oI Top Secret Level III.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate on their application that they meet all oI the
Iollowing essential criteria and reside within the area oI selection. Failure to do so may
result in the rejection oI your application. Only those applicants selected Ior interviews
will be contacted.
OIfcial Language Profciency: English
SuccessIul completion oI secondary school education
Demonstrated Experience in the use oI a word processing program such as
WordPerIect or MicrosoIt Word and spreadsheet programs such as Quattro Pro
and or Excel
Profciency in transcription oI taped statements and correspondence
Demonstrated Experience in providing administrative support services
Demonstrated Experience in the control and management oI operating budgets
Experience in interpreting and applying Acts, Regulations and Directives
Experience in providing Iront line Administrative Policing service to an internal
and/or external clientele in an oIfcial Iunction as a support person.

Additional Criteria an asset:
Demonstrated Ability to plan and prioritize workload (Multi-Task)Ability to
communicate eIIectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle and work within a high stress and demanding environment.
Knowledge oI fle maintenance procedures.
Knowledge oI oIfce practices and procedures.
Knowledge oI bookkeeping practices and procedures.
Demonstrated EIIective interpersonal relations
Sound Judgment Initiative
Accuracy and Thoroughness
The following would be additional assets however training can be provided for the
successful candidate:
Maintains and operates police database systems - Canadian Police
InIormation Center (CPIC), Police Reporting & Occurrence System (PROS),
Police InIormation Retrieval System (PIRS), Systems Application & Products (TEAM).
Knowledge oI generating electronic statistical data Irom a database
Knowledge in researching and developing oIfcial documents and reports.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifcations.
Sealed applications, marked 'RCMP CLERK will be received at the Town`s Civic
Centre, Box 426 (103 Main Street South) Minnedosa, MB, R0J 1E0 (Fax 867-2686)
email: minnedosamts.net until 3:00 p.m. on Friday January 11, 2013.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected Ior Iurther consideration
will be contacted.
Ken 1enkins, CMMA
Chief Administrative Ofcer
Town of Minnedosa
204-867-2727
40-3
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YOURE AWESOME
SO ARE WE
. . . . .
100% Family Owned Canadian
Inland Grain Terminal and Crop
Inputs Facility
Located in Binscarth, Manitoba we at Paterson Grain are part of a 104
year old Canadian family owned Grain Business where an individual
like you can make a diference. So when you come aboard, youll
play an integral part in our success. For more information on this
great organization visit:
www.patersonglobalfoods.com
Want to join something special? We are searching for:
Assistant Operations Manager
Those up for the challenge will be compensated accordingly.
Interested applicants can apply by e-mail to:
pgfcareers@patersonglobalfoods.com
or by fax to 204-942-4758
Winter Road Haul,
Class 1 Drivers
needed for deliveries
in MB & NW Ont.
989-4300 ext. 223
or e-mail:
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HELP WANTED
We are presently
looking for Owner
Operators and
Company Drivers for
our Flat Deck Fleet.
- We offer excellent
home time
- No up-front cost
- Satellite dispatch
- Excellent rate along
with fuel cap
- Benefits package
For Owner Operators
we require late model
power units, a safe
driving record, and
2 years of deck
experience, as well as
Owner Operators who
will be driving their own
truck.
If you are interested in
these opportunities,
you can contact Eddy
at 306-651-4837 or
Apply by visiting our
website
www.qlinetrucking.com
or by sending
resume, along with
references to:
hr@qlinetrucking.com
or fax 306-242-9470
Request for Proposals
R.M. of Harrison
Municipal Ofce Cleaning Contract
The R.M. oI Harrison is requesting proposals Ior the
Municipal OIfce (in Newdale) Cleaning Contract.
Duties to Include:
Weekly:
Vacuuming oI all tile and carpet fooring
Dusting desks, counter tops, Iurniture, pictures, shelves
Wash all tile foors
Empty garbage containers
Clean bathrooms
- clean basin and toilet (inside and out)
- dust heaters, light fxtures
- clean mirrors
Semi Annually:
Wash all windows, spring and Iall (inside and outside)
Wax all tile foors
Annually:
Wash all walls
Clean all carpets
The R.M. oI Harrison will supply all cleaning supplies and
materials needed.
Please submit a proposal (bid) to the Municipal OIfce by
5:00 pm. January 8, 2013.
Council R.M. of Harrison
Box 220
Newdale, MB.
R01 110
Phone 204-849-2107
Fax 204-849-2190
Email rmharrisinetbiz.ca
Minnedosa and District Recreation Commission is currently looking Ior
a Full-Time Recreation Director
to serve the Town oI Minnedosa, RM oI Minto, and RM oI Odanah

Duties and Responsibilities oI the Recreation Director include:
x Coordinating recreational programs (managing registra-
tion, booking Iacilities etc.)
x Work with volunteers, community groups, and recreation
leaders
x Direct and supervise a summer staII
x Plan events
x Report to and get direction Irom a Board oI Directors

QualiIications and Experience recommended are:
x Completion oI Grade 12
x Post-secondary education in recreation or a related Iield is
an asset
x SelI-motivating and strong organizational skills
x Knowledge oI Iunding opportunities and proposal writing
x Knowledge oI accounting and use oI QuickBooks
x Strong oral and written communication skills
*Complete job description available upon request*
Interested applicants should Iorward a detailed resume outlining
skills and experience by Friday, 1anuary 4th, 2013 4:00 p.m.
to:
Selection Committee
Minnedosa & District Recreation Commission
Box 1259
Minnedosa, MB R01 1E0
Email: minrecmymts.net
We thank all who applv, but onlv those selected for an interview will be notified.

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George Alexander
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With family at his side, George
Alexander Anderson (76) of
Strathclair, Manitoba passed
away December 4, 2012 at the
Minnedosa Health Centre.
George was born, went to
school and lived and raised
his family in the Green Bluf
District. He knew every inch of
that patch of land on the border
of Strathclair and Shoal Lake
municipalities (the home farm).
October 10, 1959 he married Edith
Kshywieski of Ethelbert (in the snow storm
that many still talk about). Tey celebrated 53 remarkable years
of marriage. Tey have two daughters, Cheryl and Shannon.
With passion, interest and great knowledge, Georges life
work was farming (cattle and grain). Willing to lend a hand
and help a neighbor or give time where needed; George was
always involved in his community. He was particularly proud
of designating a portion of their land to Ducks Unlimited for
conservation purposes.
December 1997, George and Edith moved of the home farm
into Strathclair. Farming didnt stop with the move; he had his
hand in it until his passing. In his loosely termedretirement,
he served proudly as a Board Member of the Strathclair Credit
Union, the Prairie Mountain Regional Museum and the Carlton
Lodge. He gave time to many other organizations. His interests
included hours spent at the Old Iron Club in Strathclair,
road trips to hockey games to watch the Waywayseecappo
Wolverines and stopping by the the local rink to watch the little
guys play hockey. He was an avid reader and transferred feld
work to gardening. George delivered the Brandon Sun and
Winnipeg Free Press in Strathclair for over 12 years.
George had many close friendships. Te cofee circuit was a
priority and you could set your clock by him. Te conversations
over that cofee were often animated; likely with some humor
thrown in - discussing all life matters.
A friend of Bill W., George lived his life one day at a time -
successfully for almost 38 years (January 3).
George is pre-deceased by his mother Alexina (Gerrard);
his father George; step-mother Minnie (Cramer) and several
members of his family and extended family.
Missing him and survived by wife Edith, daughters Cheryl
(Colin) and Shannon (Willie), brother Bob and wife Lois, sister
Bev and husband Bill (Geekie), step-brother Delmar and wife
Ruth (Cramer) and step-sister Margaret (Cornborough), plus
extended family and many friends.
Georges family would like to thank Dr. Gavin Roche for his
caring and informed guidance through Dads fnal days. Our
thanks to the many caregivers in Minnedosa, Brandon and
Winnipeg that have compassionately cared for him over the last
18 months. Particular thanks to the remarkable nursing staf in
Minnedosa for making his stay there as comfortable as possible.
Funeral services was held at the Strathclair Bend Teatre
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. For those desiring,
donations may be made in Georges memory to CancerCare
Manitoba Foundation or Minnedosa Health Centre, Palliative
Care.
Remembrances and condolences can be emailed to raesfs@
mymts.net - Raes Funeral Service, Shoal Lake (204) 759-2160.
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Te family of Fred
Creber would like to thank
everyone for their messag-
es of condolence on Freds
passing. Te tasty food that
was dropped of was re-
ally appreciated by the fam-
ily. A big thank-you goes
out to Helen Caird, Brenda
Passegger, Wayne Baker,
Jason Koscielny, Matthew
Tannas, and Carol Shust for
their caring eforts. To Dr.
Onyshko and the hospital
staf for the compassion you
showed us, we thank you.
We would like to thank Dr.
Roche for his many years of
caring for Freds health. Te
family would like to thank
Rev. Jen Dresser for leading
the wonderful celebration of
Freds life and Isobel Basso
and the Choir for leading
the music. Wed like to thank
Darryl Holyk for singing
Freds favourite Round Dance
song Could I Have Tis
Dance. Tank-you to the
committee for organizing the
delicious lunch. A big thank-
you to the grandsons who
carried Fred to his fnal rest-
ing place. Sincerely, Irene
Creber and family (x)
Irene Creber would like
to thank her daughter Carol
and husband Bruce; gran d-
son Andrew and his wife
Tanya and their children
Douglas and Daniel; grand-
daughter Karen and her f-
anc Darryl Holyk for their
amazing support and help
over the past number of years.
I appreciate all the family that
travelled to ofer their sup-
port and memories of their
Dad/Grandpa. I would also
like to send a big thank-you
to the Harrison House dinner
group for being with Fred in
his fnal moments. (x)
Boris Kristalovich
April 14, 1917
December 25, 1991
For where your treasure is,
there also will be your heart.
Luke 12:34
Remembered with love by
your family.
(x)
In Loving Memory of
Wilfred Davies
January 5, 2003
As time unfolds another year,
Memories keep you ever near,
Silent thoughts of
time together,
Hold memories that
last forever.
Always remembered and
sadly missed.
Shirley and Family.
(x)
IN MEMORIAM
CARD OF
THANKS
Kay Pollon
It is with great sadness we
announce the passing of Kay
Pollon on December 12,2012
at Lions Manor Winnipeg
Manitoba. A memorial service
will be held at the Minnedosa
United Church on January 5
2013 at 11 am with Barbara
Jardine of ciating. A longer
obituary to follow.
DEATH NOTICE
Friday, December 21, 2012
The Minnedosa Tribune
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OBITUARIES
Fred Creber
June 22, 1923 December 10, 2012
Frederick Fred William Creber, beloved husband of Irene Creber
(nee Green), passed away on Monday, December 10th, 2012 at the
Minnedosa Health Centre.
Fred was born on June 22nd, 1923 to Tomas and Greta Creber
(nee Lochhead) on the family farm SE 13-16-20, northeast of
Newdale. Fred went to school in Newdale, completing grade 11.
After working a winter in a wood pulp camp, he started farming in
1944. Fred and Irene were married on October 26th, 1949. Over
the next 5 years Fred and Irene were blessed with 4 children: Carol,
Brian, Gordon and Harold.
In June 1957, they decided that the small house on the farm was
getting too small and the family moved into the Lavery house in
Newdale. Tus began the farming from town. Te neighbours
thought they were crazy to farm from town, but Fred and Irene were
determined to make it work. During the frst 10 years of living in town they had a cow/calf
operation. Tey also drove the school van. In 1967 the cattle were sold, more land was purchased
and the farming operation concentrated on grains and oil seeds.
Fred was a school trustee for Newdale School for 10 years until the school closed. He was also
Secretary of U.G.G. Local 236 for 22 years. Fred was an active member of the Canadian Order of
Foresters.
Fred and Irene joined the Newdale Square Dance Club when it was formed in 1969, and this
is where Fred discovered his second love - dancing. Fred enjoyed instructing and cueing Round
Dancing. Te love of dancing allowed Fred and Irene to meet many new friends. Fred and Irene
travelled all across Canada, as well as into the United States (most notably Hawaii) to attend
numerous Square Dance Conventions.
In 1978 Fred designed an addition to the house. Te double garage with large of ce above was
designed so it would not look like an add-on. Fred made sure of this by carving a 3-D model in
soap before sending the plans to be approved by an architect.
Fred took up cross-country skiing in the 1990s, and enjoyed that sport until he was in his 80s.
Fred would always get annoyed when he would go skiing, and discover deer tracks all over his
ski trails.
Fred continued to farm into his 80s. He loved running John Deere machinery, and enjoyed
waging war on any stone that dared to appear in the feld! After Fred retired from farming, he
continued on the John Deere machinery by mowing the lawn in town. He even mowed the grass
once this past spring.
Fred enjoyed watching his 10 grandchildren grow up. Tey have many memories of time spent
with Grandpa. Grandpas knee was always a great place to sit when one was sad or hurt, and a
wonderful place to curl up and read stories. Grandpa passed his love of dance and music on to
many of his grandchildren. Te Bird Dance was always a favourite family past-time.
More recently, Great-Grandpa also enjoyed watching his 5 great-grandchildren. Tey knew
that Great-Grandpa couldnt get down and play on the foor with them, but they loved to bring
stories to read with him and puzzles to do on his lap. Great-Grandpa passed his love of John
Deere on to his great-grandchildren, and loved watching them farm with all the John Deere
toys.
Fred was predeceased by his parents Tomas and Greta and his brother Bob.
Fred leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Irene, of 63 years, 1 month and 14 days; children Carol
(Bruce) Dalgarno, Brian (Sandra) Creber, Gordon (Joan) Creber, Harold (Maggie) Creber and
Diane Creber; grandchildren Mike (Teresa) Sharkey, Andrew (Tanya) Dalgarno, Jennifer (Roger)
Gonsalves, Susan (Oliver Harris) Creber, Karen Dalgarno and fanc Darryl Holyk, Jason Creber
and Lawren, Nikki Creber and James, Jefrey Creber and Kristen, Bob Creber and Bill Creber;
great-grandchildren Samantha, Julian and Jackson Gonsalves and Douglas and Daniel Dalgarno.
If friends so desire, donations in memory of Fred may be made to the Minnedosa Health
Centre, Newdale United Church or Te Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.
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476-2483
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Reviews and
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Connie Finlay 867-2556
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Brandon Regional
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Lecture Theatre
150 McTavish Avenue E
10:30am 1:30pm
January 3
Fairview Personal
Care Home
Educational
Classroom
1351 13th Street
10:30am 1:30pm
January 3
Neepawa, Country
Meadows EMS
Building (adjacent to
parking lot on
south end)
500 Veterans Way
11:00am 1:00pm
January 4
Brandon Child
& Adolescent
Treatment Centre
Day Treatment
Conference Room
1240 10th Street
11:30am 1:30pm
January 4
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Personal Care Home
Boardroom
525 Victoria Avenue E
1:30pm 3:30pm
January 4
Neepawa Health
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500 Hospital Street
2:00pm 4:00pm
January 6
Minnedosa Personal
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Boardroom
138 3rd Avenue SW
11:00am 1:00pm
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Phone 867-5550
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116 Main St. S.
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Phone: 867-5124
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Box 385, Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0
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Ph: 867-3238
Cell: 868-5741
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- Residential
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The Minnedosa
Tribune
2012 Christmas Section
December 21, 2012
The Minnedosa Tribune Friday, December 21, 2012 B - 2
Mav vour home be blessed with happiness,
vour business with good fortune, and vour
familv with good health this holidav season.
We consider it a privilege and honour to serve
vou, and thank vou for choosing us.
MINNEDOSA
INSURANCE SERVICES
&
RAPID CITY
INSURANCE SERVICES
BRUCE, DAVE, CHERI, LOIS,
KIM AND IRENE
Theres no place like home, and theres no beter time
than Christmas to thank you.
May the coming season deliver good friends to your
doorstep, and may its joyful spirit reside in
your heart for a long time to come.
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1981
By Louise Sharpe
Every Christmas the North Pole is jumping with excite-
ment. All around, the elves are hurrying to nish Santas
gifts. This Christmas, the North Pole had a new addi-
tion, which was Tiny the deer. All year he had waited for
Christmas and now it was nally here. The one thing that
Tiny wanted to do was pull Santas sleigh. He always won-
dered what it would be like to y so he asked if this year
he could pull Santas sleigh. Why no Tiny, Santa said.
You are much too small. I need big and strong reindeer
to pull my sleigh.
Tiny was then very depressed. He had wanted so much
to be able to y. For the rest of the week, Tiny just sat
and watched everyone get ready for the big night ahead.
One day Dancer stopped Tiny and tried to explain to Tiny
why he could not pull Santas sleigh. Dancer said that the
trip was really long, and the deer had to run really fast
to get to all the places before morning. Tiny understood
Dancer, but he still wanted to ride with Santa. Then Tiny
got an idea. He would hide amongst the toys and stand
very still, so he could smuggle his way into Santas sleigh.
At last the time came for Santa to leave. All the toys
were loaded, and in the middle of them all was Tiny. Santa
stopped many times, until there was only one place left
to go, which was to Tommys house. There, Tiny was left.
Like all litle boys, when Tommy woke up in the morning,
he was very excited. Quickly Tommy started opening his
gifts. He got a tractor from Grandma, a toy boat from
mommy and a sleigh from grandpa. Gee, Tommy thought
What am I going to use to pull my sleigh? Then out from
behind the tree peeped Tiny. Oh goodie, now I have some-
one to pull my sleigh, said Tommy.
Outside they played and played. They jumped fences
and rode all over the place. Finally Tinys dream had come
true. He got to pull a sleigh. From that time forward, Tiny
was never sad or lonely again.
Stories From
Christmas Past
1982
By Mitchell John Wright Age 8
When I saw Santa he was wrapping my race track. Then I
went to go up to bed and went to sleep. And last year he
came to our house and then when he saw me he caught
me and put me up in my room. And then my sister woke
up and she went downstairs. The dog woke up and barked
but my Mom came and got a pan and hit the dog with the
pan and Santa ran out the door. Last year I saw Santa
helping his three helpers go down the chimney and they
put my sisters Barbie doll set and one day we felt the
whole roof shake and my dog was sleeping and my Mom
woke up and my Dad woke up suddenly. There he was
Santa and he could not get me a race set but he left a
funny looking note. This is what he had said: Dear Mitch-
ell, I am sorry that I could not get a race track.
Wishing you all the creature comforts for a
purr-fect holiday season. We couldn`t have
asked for better friends than you.
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By Danny Robinson
One day Santa and his eleven elves, called Blinky, Shrinky,
Lazy, Trouble, Jolly, Bravery, Humble, Droopy, Snarly,
Chippy and Poet, were making Christmas toys. After
that they went for tea. Then after they had two cups
each.
They went back to work. Bang! Bang! Hammering away
and Santa giving orders with his bellowing voice.
Lazy, get hammering and dont lay around. And after
ten days all of the toys were done, put together and
painted.
There were just six more days before Christmas. That
night when all of the lights were out, all was silent. But
not quite all, because Browny Bear was in Santas work
shop.
The next morning Santa went to feed his deer. Then he
went to his workshop to see if all his Christmas toys
were ready. When he opened the door, to his surprise
all the toys were gone! He told everyone what had hap-
pened.
Then he asked his elves, Who was told to lock the door?
Chippy, was it you who was told to lock the door?
I dont know, said Chippy. It could have been. Then
Santa asked all of his elves to hitch up the sleigh. After
twenty-ve minutes the sleigh was ready. They set o
looking for the toys. Then Snarly saw something down
below beside Brown bears cave. It was the toys! Santa
made his pet deer go down. He asked if he could have the
toys and promised Browny Bear he would get a toy for
Christmas. So Santa got back all of his toys and they all
had a happy Christmas, even Browny Bear!
Stories From
Christmas Past
1983
By Tricia Swift
It was a week before Christmas and everybody was shop-
ping and baking. My sister, Jodi and I were checking o
the days on the calendar. We couldnt wait! We nished
our leters two weeks before Christmas. They were so
long. We wanted so many things; Care Bears, Strawberry
Shortcake Dolls and Cabbage Patch Kids. I thought our
lists would never end!
Our Christmas tree seemed the best ever! It was only a
litle tree, but it stood brightly with its many glistening
decorations. One sparkling blue light caught my eye. Then
the strangest thing happened. I heard joyful singing.
I soon recognized the song. It was Away in a Manger.
I couldnt believe my eyes. I was standing beside a tiny
baby in a manger. His mother knelt beside him proudly.
There were others near the baby, but they all had gifts. I
felt terrible for I had nothing. I knelt beside the baby and
touched his soft pink litle hand. He was such a beautiful
baby. He seemed to smile at me. I felt so good I wanted to
hold this precious baby. I bent over to pick him up. He was
so light and cuddly in my arms.
When I looked down at the baby, I suddenly realized
that I was holding the Baby Jesus from our nativity
scene, which had been set up under the Christmas tree.
Had I imagined this wonderful experience? Surely I had
touched a babys hand and seen the sparkle in his eyes.
Now I was only holding a lifeless ornament. I had certainly
felt the true spirit of Christmas. I thought of how selsh
I was wanting so many things for Christmas. I now under-
stood that there was more to Christmas than a long list
of presents. Christmas is the gift of love.
1984
By Terry Woychyshyn Grade 4
One Christmas Eve Santa was having a bad time because
he had to do a lot of work. At the end of the day Santa
was tired. He thought to himself, Tomorrow is Christ-
mas, I still have lots of work to do. So he got to work,
he picked his reindeer, pulled the sled into the shed and
loaded the toys into the sled. When he got in the house
he cleaned his suit and made supper for himself because
Mrs. Claus had to tend to her mothers cold.
When Santa was resting up for his long journey, Cold
Heart Colin came to the North Pole on his ski-doo like
machine. Cold Heart backed his machine up to the shed ,
turned it on and vacuumed Santas gifts up and sped o
to his mountain hide-out. He hoped this was going to be
the most unhappy Christmas.
The next morning he went to the big ledge overlooking
the town. But instead of seeing a bunch of sad people
he saw lots of people singing happy songs in the streets.
His taking the gifts didnt change Christmas at all. He
decided that he didnt need all the gifts and gave them
to Santa who handed them out to the children. Geting
the gifts back made Santa happy.
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Stories From
Christmas Past
1984
By Troy Sylvester Grade 4
The day before Christmas a chipmunk named Chip moved
to a tree right beside me. I guess you want to know who
I am. I am a gopher. Santa didnt know that Chip had
moved in.
In the morning Chip was sad because he didnt receive a
present. So I sent a leter to Santa and told him that
Chip had moved next door to me. I went to Chip and said,
Dont worry, you will get something next year.
I shared some of my toys and candy with him.
The year went by and Christmas came again. Santa came
to my house. He woke me up and said, Where does that
Chipmunk live?
He lives in the tree over there and he didnt
I know. I know. He didnt get a present last year and hell
get one this year. Where is his hole?
Its on the other side of the tree, I told him. In the morn-
ing Chip was happy because he had received a present.
Santa came every Christmas and never forgot him again.
1984
By Erin Alexander Grade 4
The true meaning of Christmas is when families get to-
gether and celebrate Jesus birthday. It is also when
people in many places have a big feast. People give thanks
that Jesus gave his life to us.
Some people dont care if they get presents. All they
care about is celebrating Jesus birthday and that ev-
eryone is loving and caring. That is the true meaning of
Christmas.
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May your holiday program open without a
glitch, run smoothly all twelve days, and leave
you with lots of great memories. I know my
memory is lled with great moments
serving people like you, and I thank you for
your friendship and support this year.
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CONSULTING
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By Jefery Bartkewich Grade 1
Christmas at our house is very nice. We have a tree. Our
kity cats crawl up in the tree and knock it down. There
are nice balls and lights on the tree. We put out milk and
cookies for Santa. Santa has his snack and leaves pres-
ents for us. Jennifer and I like the gifts and we have a big
supper. We have candles, wine and pop.
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Christmas is fun. I love geting lots of joy. I like to play
and decorate the tree. I like to celebrate with friends.
Stories From
Christmas Past
1985
By Misty Cornborough Age 8 Grade 3
A long time ago a baby child was born named Jesus. He
was Gods son sent to us to lead us from temptation
and evil. When this child became a man, he died for all our
sins on earth. Christmas means remembering the baby
Jesus birthday once a year. We have a star on top of
our tree, to remember the light star the baby child was
born under, showing his place of birth. Some people have
an angel on top of their tree that reminds us of of the
angel who told the shepherd of the baby child being born.
We receive from the three wise men upon his birth. What
Christmas means is to bring peace and love throughout
the world, not just for one day per year but for all times
Love, Peace and Goodwill on Earth.
1985
By Lyle Dowset Grade 3
The Smurfs were geting ready for Christmas. They were
geting the skates and snowshoes out. Painter and
Clumsy went out to get the re wood from the forest.
Papa Smurf and Smurfete went picking all the berries,
pumpkins and watermelons to eat in winter. The whole
ninety-nine of them went to get leaves for the beds. Af-
ter a few days the snow started falling very fast. Papa
Smurf said There is a blizzard coming.
How do you know? said Barney.
I can feel it in the wind, said Papa Smurf. After the bliz-
zard was gone it was Christmas morning. Everybody
opened their presents and said, This is Smure man!
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we have received from volunteers,
donations and overall support of each of
our fundraising projects. Thanks to you, we
have put many new books on the shelves of
each classroom at TCS & Library with our
Annual Book Fair. Our playground
fundraisers have put us of the way to
seeing our goal, the purchase of a new play
structure for the TCS playground realized
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867-7551
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a Happy New Year!
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204-476-4705
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Christmas Past
1986
By Shawna Currie
Ryan McGoon also known as Gooner had just wakened
up on Christmas morning. MOM! he whispered. No an-
swer. DAD! he whispered. Still no answer. Ryan tiptoed
into the living room. There was one very large package with
holes in the top. Ryan strained his eyes to see whose it
was. Ryan thought the tag said Annete. He was right.
Then he saw this very strange looking parcel. It seemed
like a car. It said on the tag it was for Allan. There were
four children in Ryans family Ryan 7, Annete 8, Allan
10, and Burnedete 12. The next present seemed like
his but it was Burnedetes. Ryan started crying. He
looked all over. Allan, Annete, Dad, Mom, Burny, Mom, Al-
lan, Dad, Burny, and Annete. Ryan ran to his room. Ryan
looked all over. No presents for Ryan. Ryan went back to
bed. There was a large package on the oor. It said RYAN.
OPEN NOW! Ryan ripped o the wrapping paper, inside
ws a PUPPY! Just what Ryan was longing for! Mom, Dad,
Allan, Annete and Burnedete were all hiding. They came
out and all were laughing. This is the best Christmas
package of all! Ryan said. Other presents were hiding
behind chairs. And the McGoons lived happily ever after.
By Annete Spraggs Grade 5
It was the day before Christmas Eve and my curios-
ity was killing me. There, under the tree, was a large box
wrapped in silver paper with red and silver wreathes.
Then, I just remembered I hadnt got my mom and dad
something for Christmas. I hoped to get my mom a mink
coat and my dad a Lambourghini, but thats impossible.
I had $150.00 to spend on Christmas presents and I
didnt want to waste it.
When I got back from town I raced to the Christmas tree
and shook all the presents in sight. Then my mom and
dad came in, but who cares.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Its Christmas eve and I cant wait to open all my pres-
ents. The boring part about it is that I have to wait until
after supper to open presents. Usually my cousin Shari
and I hand out gifts while the other people open, then WE
get to open gifts. Christmas Eve is fun.
CHRISTMAS DAY
When I got up I raced to see what Santa got me. There
on the oor was a water bed. I ran to tell my mom and
dad. Then I got to open my mom and dads present. It was
a Commadore 64 computer. Then we went to my other
grandmas to open presents and then to my grandpas.
This was the end of a good day.
We wish you and your
family a season full of
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By Ryan Hrysak Grade 3
Once upon a time, long ago, there lived a jolly, fat man who
lived at the North Pole. Everyone called him Santa.
This was a name that parents made up. One day there
was no Santa. He didnt come until January the second.
My brother said, Is he dead?
I said Dont worry hes a millionaire.
After he came we had a big celebration and lived happily
ever after.
By Elizabeth Burton Grade 3
One Christmas Eve at night Santa was fast asleep and
forgot all about Christmas. The reindeer had to wake him
up. Santa got the reindeer ready. One time Santa got
stuck in a chimney so the reindeer gave him a push and
Santa went down to give the presents. After that San-
ta was on his last house. After that he went home late.
Mrs. Claus asked him how his night was. Santa said it
was horrible. Mrs. Claus said why? Santa said I got stuck
in a chimney. Mrs. Claus said thats too bad. Mrs. Claus
made him some hot chocolate.
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By Allan Beteridge Grade 3
One Christmas Eve there was a boy and a girl named
Carl and Donna, who wanted to help their mom get some
presents ready for Christmas.
When they were driving down the street something came
out of the sky, it was Santa Claus!
I guess he came early this year, said Donna.
Carl asked Santa, if they can have a ride on his sled.
Santa said, Want to come to the North Pole with me?
Why wed love to, they said.
When they got there Santa asked them if they wanted
to help him make some toys with him. They said, Why
wed love to help you but Carl doesnt know how to make
toys.
Thats O.K., Santa said, Ill help you. When they were
done they delivered the toys to the children and to their
house. Then they dropped them o.
When they got in their house, they opened their pres-
ents and played with their toys. Then they went to bed
as they were very tired.
Stories From
Christmas Past
1988
By Nancy Kartanson Grade 6
One Christmas Eve two boys were siting in the living
room looking at a wonderful Christmas tree and the
presents under it. They werent that excited about
Christmas because their grandma was in the hospital
and their grandpa was upset because grandma. Well, I
guess I beter tell you who the boys are, the older one
was Robert and the younger one was Michael. Well, that
night Robert phoned grandpa and asked if he was com-
ing over for Christmas, he said, probably, in a depressed
voice. Then I hung up the phone and went to bed.
Two hours later the phone rang, it was the hospital they
said, Your grandma is beter but we dont know if she
can come out tomorrow.
The next morning, Michael wanted to go see grandma, so
they went. While they were visiting, the nurse came in and
said I talked to the doctor and he said grandma is doing
beter and may go out for Christmas. Michael was very
excited and grandpa was the most excited of all. They
wheeled her out of the hospital very happy. When they
got home Robert was very excited. While they were at
home everybody was enjoying themselves opening their
presents. All of a sudden grandma felt really sick, it just
happened out of the blue. She had to go back to the hos-
pital for two more days and then said she could go home.
Mom went down to take her home. Grandma thought
that she was going home but headed in the direction of
her place. She asked Why am I going to your place? Mom
said Youll see. When they got home everybody was si-
lent. They were siting at the dining room table. Mom
wheeled her in and everyone screamed MERRY CHRIST-
MAS! Grandma was so excited Michael said Since you
had to go back to the hospital we all thought that we
should have another Christmas. Grandma said This is
the best thing that has ever happened to me, Thank you
all That day all of us had a wonderful time opening the
presents and eating a great turkey.
1988
By Tammy Hopkins Grade 6
This story takes place in a town by the name of Minnedo-
sa. It was the winter of 1954. When my mother was in
the kitchen cooking Christmas cookies and my father
was downstairs xing the Christmas tree and my three
younger sisters were dancing and listening to a Christ-
mas record but me, I didnt know why they were doing all
this stu it was just Christmas, its not anything spe-
cial.
Today was Thursday, two days before Christmas. Our
cousins and uncles and aunts are coming today, to stay
for awhile. I was scared, because I didnt know what to
do if they came in and asked me Are you excited about
Christmas? What would I say? What would I do? So I de-
cided to talk to my mom but she was too busy, so I went
downstairs to talk to my dad and he was busy too. So
I decided to ask the Lord what to do, I knew he couldnt
be too busy to talk to me. So I asked the Lord if it was
wrong not to believe in Christmas. He said Why dont you
nd out yourself?
The next few days went by so fast, before I knew it, it
was already Christmas Eve. There were presents piled
up to the roof. And then I heard my mothers voice say
Tammy, time to go to bed or youre not going to get
anything in your stocking! So when everyone was in bed I
heard a noise downstairs so I went down and I couldnt
believe my eyes, I saw a man with a white beard and he
looked just like Santa Claus. I jumped with glory. And I
said Thank you for leting me nd it out myself, it helps
me believe in who I am too.
All that night I couldnt wait until morning. And nally
after it seemed like a year, morning came. I jumped out
of bed, ran downstairs, but of course, just like every
other year everyone was up, but I didnt care. I just went
straight to my stocking and looked inside.
I couldnt believe my eyes it was the doll house I have been
hoping for all year. I played with my doll house until it was
time to set the dinner table. And then we all sat down,
said the prayer, and ate our suppers, then came the
good part, Christmas pudding.
Then after all that, the day was over. And I was going to
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Stories From
Christmas Past
1989
By Tyler Jacobson Grade 3
Once upon a time there lived an elf who didnt like to make
toys. The head elf was looking around and he saw this elf
wasnt even nished the train that he was painting and
the other ones were on their second one. The head elf
said You had beter hurry up and nish that train. The
elf said I dont like to make toys. The head elf said you
dont like to make toys? No I dont like to make toys!
said the elf. The head elf said Would you mind telling me
what you would like to do? The elf said Id like to be a
doctor. The head elf said, Okay, you can be a doctor. And
that was that!
By Andrew Wark Grade 3
A week before Christmas Santa said to Blitzen, Im go-
ing on a vacation, so you will have to help the elves do my
job. Okay, said Blitzen. As he went to tell the elves,
Santa went to pack his bags.
A week went by and the next day was Christmas. The
sleigh was loaded. Santa hitched up the reindeer before
he left to go to Florida. The elves took o into the sky
with the sleigh. Everything started out well until they
couldnt control the reindeer. The deer were trying to y
all over the sky.
Santa was enjoying Florida until he saw them ying all
over the sky. He thought of something to do to help the
elves so he whistled to his team of reindeer. They came
down and landed the sleigh right beside him. Santa
hopped in the sleigh and helped deliver the toys. Santa
decided never to go on a vacation at Christmas again.
1990
By Guy Turchinski Grade 5
Have you ever heard about Santas problem in Polonia?
Polonia is a small village with only one street and a church
and beside the church there is a hall. It was in this small
village Santa had his biggest problem of his life.
It was the night of Christmas Eve, 1989. The people
of Polonia were fast asleep. No one heard the jingles of
the reindeer and the soft landing of the sleigh when it
stopped on the rst roof. A jolly fat Santa rolled out of
his sleigh. It had been a very good year for Santa and
he had eaten too many cookies. Santa Claus was re-
ally fat! He went to a chimney and jumped down. Do you
know what happened? Santa Claus got stuck on the way
down. The elves tried to pull him out but they couldnt.
One of the elves got an idea Lets get a big rock and try
to stu Santa down. They tried it but the rock missed
Santa and that idea didnt work.
Another elf had a beter idea. He looked for a grease gun.
Then he looked on the top shelf of the garage and found
one. The elf ran back to the chimney and greased it. It
didnt work because Santa Claus got all greasy.
Then someone in the house started a re and then went
back to bed. One of the elves ran inside and blew the re
out. A big ame burnt Santas pants. So Santa took o
his pants.
Another elf had a good idea. He ran and got a tractor.
He took the tractor and pulled down the chimney. Santa
got free and he told the elves to go back and get Santa
Claus a new pair of pants. They did.
When the elves returned they gave Santa the pants and
Santa pulled them on. He thanked the elves for helping
him. So Santa delivered the presents after all and they
went home. He went on a diet and never got stuck in a
chimney again.
1992
By Mathew Burton
Once upon a time there was a family. They bought a
Christmas tree from a voodoo place. They brought the
Christmas tree home. The family decorated the tree be-
fore they went to bed. The tree moved. It moved again.
It sneaked into the kitchen and ate the fridge and he
burped. The Christmas tree ran back into the living room.
The father woke up and saw that the fridge was gone.
He looked in the living room. He found the Christmas tree
was fater then before. The father said Hmmmmm. He
went back to bed. Santa came. The Christmas tree ate
all the presents and Santa ran away. The mother woke
up and found that the tree was fater than before. She
went back to bed. The next morning the family woke
up and the tree was fater then before. They all looked
around and said Hmmmm. The father said that the tree
is bigger than before, so they tore it into litle pieces and
set it on re and the family lived happily ever after.
By Jay Klym
Christmas is wonderful and joyful. It wouldnt be Christ-
mas if there werent hot peppermints.
Once there was a boy named Ed. He woke up on Decem-
ber 25th and looked under the Christmas tree. Under
the Christmas tree he had seen some presents. He woke
his mom and dad up and told them there were presents
under the Christmas tree. They went to look and there
were some presents. The presents were all sizes.
1990
By Colin Pollon Grade 5
Someone who delivers presents
A nice generous person
Not a fat person
T is for toys that Santa gives
A very funny person
C is for Christmas
L is for Love
A is for angel that ies above
U is for united that we are
S is for Santa
By: CHEF DEZ
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othing compares to
the aroma of baked
Christmas goodies when
coming in from the cold
winter weather. Our olfac-
tory sensations (our sense
of smell) contribute up to
eighty percent to our sense
of taste, and thus is a very
important part of our abil-
ity to recognize and enjoy
favour. Te art of holiday
baking is a regular activity
in many households this
time of the year, and some
baking tips may be helpful
to you.
Flaky pie dough is
a pastry that has a mixture
of shortening and/or but-
ter that is cut in so that
there are small chunks still
left in the fnished prod-
uct. Tis aids in creating
steam pockets within the
crust, which helps with the
leavening process and thus
creating the faky texture. It
is best to keep pie pastry as
cold possible while mixing
and rolling to prevent melt-
ing the butter and shorten-
ing pieces prematurely.
Te best way of doing
this is to frst focus on your
ingredients. Make sure you
are using ice water instead
of cold water, and frozen
butter grated into the four
mixture is ideal. Te frozen
butter particles then are
already the required size
from the grater and will not
sufer from the warm fric-
tion of too much mixing or
cutting in. Secondly, try
not to touch the dough with
your hands too much, as
the warmth from them will
melt the butter. It is best to
form the dough by folding
it over consistently with a
chilled metal dough cutter.
Once the dough is formed
into a fat disk, wrap and
place it in the refrigerator
until thoroughly chilled.
Remove and proceed with
rolling, ideally on a chilled
marble surface.
Cookies and quick
breads are also very popu-
lar, and they both rely on
baking soda and/or baking
powder to rise. Baking soda
and baking powder are
considered chemical leav-
eners. Baking soda is so-
dium bicarbonate and it re-
quires liquid and an acid to
make a gaseous reaction. It
is usually added to recipes
that have a naturally occur-
ring acid in the ingredients,
such as buttermilk, yogurt,
sour cream, honey, molas-
ses, and fruits.
Baking powder on the
other hand is a complete
leavener, as it only requires
liquid for it to react in the
same manner. Te reason
for this is that it contains
a mixture of baking soda
and the balanced amount
of acid, along with starch to
help prevent lumping. Tis
is why you will see some
recipes that call for baking
powder and others with
baking powder and/or bak-
ing soda. A good compari-
son of this would be a pan-
cake recipe compared to a
buttermilk pancake recipe.
Whatever desserts
you choose to celebrate
with, I wish you all the best
of health and happiness
this holiday season.
Baking Tips for Your Holiday Goodies
Christmas may indeed be the most wonderIul time oI the year, but unIortunately, it can
also be the most dangerous time. That`s why we urge you to take a moment to check your
home Ior these potential dangers to insure that you and your Iamily enjoy a merry and saIe
holiday season.
O` Christmas Tree, O` Christmas Tree
*When purchasing an artifcial tree, look Ior the 'fre-resistant label. These trees
will resist burning and extinguish quickly.
* At home, place the tree away Irom freplaces, radiators, doorways and exits.
*Never use candles on a tree or near other evergreens.
Deck The Halls!
* Only use fame resistant materials to trim a tree.
*Check all light sets, old and new, Ior broken sockets or Irayed cords
and discard damaged sets.
* Use no more than three standard-size light sets per single extension cord.
* Turn oII all lights when you go to bed or leave home. A potential short could cause a fre.
Babes in Toyland
* To avoid electrical shocks, choose battery-operated, rather than plug-in
toys Ior young children.
* Follow recommended age guidelines on product packaging.
These Holiday SaIety Tips Appear Here Courtesy OI
The Minnedosa Fire Department
Dallas Brykaliuk, ChieI
Parry Burgess, Deputy ChieI
Kirk Woodcock, Deputy ChieI
Frank Taylor, Captain
Terry Dmytriw, Captain
Allan Betteridge
Bruce Betteridge
Carl Betteridge
Aubrey Clack
Barry Dowsett
Mike Kowal
Ken Morrice
Cam Woodcock
Rick Woychyshyn
Steven Ritchie
A.J. MacLennan
Jason Cooper
Jonathon Kowal
Dean Jordan
Christmas Colouring
Wishing you and
yours, all the
trimmings of a
beautiful holiday
season.
We thank you for
your kind
patronage this
past year.
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Stories From
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Christmas Past
1985
By Darryl Holyk Grade 1
I like Santa. I like presents. I like the Christmas trees be-
cause they are so prety when they are decorated.
1987
By Darryl Holyk
I have a pup. His name is Sarge. This will be his rst Christ-
mas. Hell get lots of presents. Hell love the chicken. Hell
love chewing on the bones. Then well roll in the snow. Hell
jump in and out. Ill do the same!
On boxing day Sarge will box with my other dog Trigg.
Im sure Sarge will win. If he doesnt win Ill still give him a
bone. Hes a playful pup so well play games and thats the
end of Sarges rst Christmas.
1989
By Heather Horner
Once there was a place called the north pole. Santa lived
there. But on Earth it was Christmas Eve and Erin and
Corinne were staying overnight and we were sleeping.
Santa came down the chimney Ho Ho Ho Here we are!
Then we woke up and had fun with Santa.
1992
By Camille McTavish
On Christmas morning kids wake up quickly and rush to
the presents fast. They try to get ready. They do all of
their chores as fast as they can. When they are nished
all of their chores, they go to wake up their mother and
father. Their mother sometimes gets the camera to take
pictures of the kids opening up their Christmas pres-
ents. When they are done opening Christmas presents
they might go to their Grandma and Grandpas house
and open their presents there, and sometimes everyone
gets together and they have a Christmas dinner.
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loyal Iriends and customers
a Christmas season flled
with joy and happiness, and
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