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M innedosa Communi-
ties in Bloom hosted
two out-of-town judges on
Monday, July 23rd, who
evaluated the community
based on a list of criteria.
This year’s judges were
Memorial
Wiebe.
According to Linda
Bertram, President of the
Tournament local CIB group, they will
3
not receive the results of
the evaluation until the
Provincial Communities in
Bloom conference, which
will be held in September
in Morris, MB.
However, while the
people of Minnedosa must
wait to hear the results
of the evaluation, Ber-
tram’s evaluation of the
judges was quick to come.
“They were fun ladies,” she
said, and noted that both
seemed impressed by what
Back Home they saw in Minnedosa.
They were impressed with
Manor
to beautify the community.
9
The morning judges Provincial Communities in Bloom judges Tanya Weibe (L) and Roswitha Nowak (C) enjoy a tour
tour was given by Bertram of the Cadurcis House at Heritage Village with volunteer tour guide Jan Burnside (R). Jan’s mother,
and Susan Carlson and by Marg Kingdon, a long-time museum volunteer, grew up in the designated heritage home.
Bertram and Mayor Ray
Orr in the afternoon. One gon building next door. tled in the hills. “They were impressed that enjoyed their visit to one of
of their morning stops was Some of the other In addition to some of the compost site did not Minnedosa’s newest busi-
a short break at Heritage highlights on their tour the more beautiful high- smell,” remarked Bertram. nesses, Farmhouse 50.
Village where they enjoyed included visits to Ishii lights of the community, Bertram suspects that the Judges Nowak and Wiebe
coffee or tea and home- Gardens, the new Primary the judges also visited the trip to Dalrymple’s Coun- were given an excellent
baked goodies on the front Health Care site, the cem- compost site and Ever- try Farm Greenhouse was tour of the highlights of
porch of the historic Cadu- etery, and the Lion’s Look- green Technologies, where highly enjoyed by the Minnedosa.
rcis House. They were also out Tower, which gave Dave McDonald provid- judges. “They asked a lot
given a short tour of the them a great view of the ed a tour of the regional of questions,” she said Continued
home as well as the octa- lake and community nes- waste disposal facility. adding that the judges also on Page 8
Town...
dale Municipality and the Riverdale Recreation Com-
mission.
Under The Dome Prairie View Municipality has received $1,500
By under the Dutch Elm Disease Management Program
administered by the Department of Sustainable De-
By Darryl Holyk GREG NESBITT velopment.
Riding Mountain MLA Several residents and former residents of the Rid-
ing Mountain constituency have been appointed to
Busy weekend ahead… boards by the Provincial Government. Harold Reid of
Brandon was appointed to a two-term on the board
The long-awaited August long weekend is upon us
which means a busy weekend of classic rock music for
Minnedosa. Earlier this week, fans began arriving in
D ue to the blackout on government announce-
ments during the recent St. Boniface by-election,
I was unable to write a column that detailed some
of Manitoba Hydro. Reid, who grew up in Isabella,
is a Chartered Professional Accountant with Sensus
Partnership of Chartered Accountants. David Klassen
Minnedosa for this weekend’s much-anticipated Rock-
of the good things that have happened in the Riding of Russell, a licensed funeral director with Braendle-
in’ the Fields of Minnedosa. Many businesses, includ-
Mountain constituency. Bruce Funeral Service, was appointed to a three-year
ing The Tribune, will be closed on Monday, August 6th
I am pleased to announce that several projects term as a member of the six-person Funeral Board of
which is a civic holiday. Since 2014, this day has been of-
have been funded in the constituency by the Depart- Manitoba. The Board is committed to enhancing fu-
ficially known as Terry Fox Day in Manitoba. The local
ment of Sport, Culture and Heritage over recent weeks. neral and cemetery services within a fair, ethical and
UCT group is gearing up for the annual Minnedosa Terry
The Beef and Barley Festival, held every October in transparent marketplace. Bryan Purdy of Winnipeg,
Fox Run next month. See Coming Events for more details
Russell, was awarded an operational grant of $2,069 who is the son of the late Ron and Margaret Purdy of
on the local run.
under the Community Festivals and Events program. Shoal Lake, was appointed to a one-year term on the
Two area regional libraries received operational board of directors of the newly-created Crown corpo-
Increased Police Presence… grants. Minnedosa was awarded $36,423, while Rapid
City received $19,321. The Classic Garden Inc. in Birtle
ration Efficiency Manitoba. The mission of Efficiency
There will be an increase in police presence this Manitoba is to reduce power costs Manitobans pay
weekend during Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa. A received funding of $404 to support Spring Classes at and to deliver improved energy saving programs, in a
Manitoba Public Insurance funded program will fi- the Theatre. The Shell Valley Romanian and Ukrainian cost-effective manner. Jim Irwin of Lake Audy is one
nance the additional police resources for the August Orthodox Church Cemetery was awarded $5,097 un- of eight members appointed to the Expert Advisory
long weekend. Through this program, checkstops will der the Heritage Grants Program. Council for the Climate and Green Plan. The panel will
be conducted and there will be additional roving patrols Phase One of the Open Air Museum on Russell’s advise the government on implementing the Made-
in an attempt to deter and apprehend impaired drivers. Main Street was granted $10,000 under the Heritage in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan.
There is also expected to be enforcement of other areas Grants Program. Work continues on curve realignment, pass-
of the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Gaming Control Act Green Team funding was awarded to nearly ev- ing lanes and paving on Highway #10 just south of
and the Criminal Code. This same program was utilized ery town and municipality in the Riding Mountain Minnedosa. The project, which began in 2016, is ex-
in Minnedosa during the 2017 August long weekend and constituency for grounds maintenance, conservation, pected to be completed later this summer. Highway
was deemed successful and is hoped to continue in the community beautification and childrens and youth #16 from Newdale to Basswood received another layer
year’s ahead. recreation projects. A total of $78,336 from the De- of asphalt earlier this spring to complete work on the
partment of Municipal Relations was divided between stretch between Newdale and the junction of High-
the Binscarth Park and Pool, Cardale Sports Commit- ways #16 and #10. Work is underway to pave Highway
Familiar Faces At Reunion… tee, Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District, #83 north for 17.4 kilometres from the junction of Pro-
A number of locals, including Ye Old Editor, made Minnedosa and District Recreation Commission, vincial Road #482. Also included is a thin lift overlay
the pilgrimage to Austin, MB to take in the 64th Annual Municipality of Russell-Binscarth, Oak River Com- of pavement on Provincial Road #592 heading into
Manitoba Thresherman’s Reunion and Stampede. This munity Association, Prairie View Municipality, Rural Inglis. A hill on PR #482 is being cut down and inter-
year’s reunion, which ran from July 26th to 20th, fea- Municipality of Ellice-Archie, Rural Municipality of section improvements are being done on the turnoff
tured International Harvester as its showcase line of an- Oakview, Rural Municipality of Yellowhead, Rossburn to the Asessippi Ski Area.
tique equipment. A number of local area residents lend a Recreation Commission, Town of Minnedosa, River-
helping hand at the long-running festival each year and
a few familiar faces were spotted throughout the grounds
in the Pioneer Power Parade, Homesteaders Village
Blacksmith Shop, General Store and Barber Shop. If you Letters to the Editor can be sent to editor@minnedosatribune.com or Box 930, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0
haven’t attended the reunion for some time, make plans
to check it out next year as it will be celebrating its 65th Views expressed in Letters to the Editor are those of the writer and
anniversary - a pretty amazing run for an annual festival! are not necesarily the views of The Tribune, its owner or staff.
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Trib
to of these essential services.
the Editor
ments reported in man stated that the expres-
April shows the Pallister sion of interest is currently
government was interested being developed. In other
in privatizing the govern- words, by the time you find
ment’s air service branch. out it will be a done deal.
This past week the gov- uidating an essential pub- Air ambulance is In closing, I encour-
ernment press conference lic service to balance the an essential service sav- age Manitobans to contact 1888 – Work is progressing rapidly on the M and N.W.
stated they are exploring books in the short term is ing thousands of lives their MLA on this matter. Railway extension west and trains of material are passing
the option of privatizing not a wise move. The prov- throughout the province. through Minnedosa on a regular basis, sometimes three
both services. This would ince owns and maintains Manitoba forest fires are a Sincerely, or four a day.
mean the sell off of the 22 aircrafts providing air reality so why are we chop-
public fleet of air ambu- ambulance service to ru- ping our water bombers. Inky Mark, 1898 – The masons have commenced on the stonework
lances and water bombers. ral and remote communi- With global warming for- Dauphin, MB on P.J. McDermott’s new store and the work will now be
This is short term ties as well as for forest fire est fires numbers will only pushed rapidly ahead. Editor’s Note: This building cur-
thinking on the part of the suppression throughout increase. Does this govern- rently houses Liberty Physiotherapy and Minnedosa
Pallister government. Liq- the province. ment really believe that it’s Chiropractic.
Underwhelmed by McDonalds Claim 1908 – The roads in the Hazelwood District have been
made more passable under the supervision of J.R. Bor-
thistle, by filling up holes, putting in culverts and making
grades.
Dear Editor, premiums, yet once a criti- level of environmental and ing the desire of agri-food
cal mass was achieved the operational sustainability - processors and retailers to
1918 – Cattle and horses running at large on the high-
I was rather under- premiums
whelmed by recent and anyone that wasn’t
press regarding McDon- “Farm
disappeared
Assured” had
for McDonalds! The same
McDonalds whose menu
items are generally consid-
environmentally “green-
wash” their corporate im-
ages in the eyes of the con-
ways are a nuisance to everyone except their owners.
This is a nuisance that should be abated and herd laws
alds starting to sell “cer- their produce discount- ered junk food contribut- sumer. What they are really are well thought of whenever tried.
tified sustainable beef”. ed in the marketplace. ing to the obesity epidemic trying to buy for $20 is the
Claims that this is the I predict Canada will and include a throw away trusted reputation farmers 1948 – Crop damage, estimated at 80 percent, was
first such program in the follow the same path as Chinese made plastic toy and ranchers have built caused by the hail storm Saturday night.
world don’t bear much Scotland with the cattle with every “kids meal”? I’d up over generations. I’m
scrutiny. Having read the producer left to shoul- like to know where the sus- sorry, but mine isn’t for
program production pro- der the burden of ongo- tainability, environmental sale and I won’t be partici-
1958 – Town Council has repealed the 20 mile-an-hour
zone speed limit for the beach road and cars can now zip
tocols, I can assure you ing costs and regulation or otherwise, is in this case, pating in any such scheme.
along at 30 miles-an-hour! This is due to the new paving
they are considerably to meet the standards in and who is auditing them?
that did away with the dust. The one miles of new paving
less rigorous than those I perpetuity for no financial I think the real driver Iain Aitken,
along the beach road extends from the town to the beach.
was meeting for the Scot- benefit. With only $20 per of this program is fulfill- Belmont, MB
tish Farm Assurance pro- head being used as the
gram in the early 1990s. bait in the trap -- and this 1968 – Despite rain and wind, the 1968 edition of the
My experience with being paid to the feedlot Farmers’ Festival was a success. Some highlights includ-
that program doesn’t en- operator -- the rancher ed over 60 floats in the parade, young Rick Burgess win-
courage me that there likely won’t get enough to ning first place in the Burgess Solo Store car in the soap
will be any benefit to Ca- buy a Big Mac the day he is box derby and over 800 people attending the Wilf Carter
nadian cattle producers in town selling his calves! Show Saturday night at the arena.
from this program in the What really rankles me
long run. The Scottish though, is that farmers and 1978 – Two new businesses will open soon; Linda
model similarly encour- ranchers must be certified Young will operate a ladies’ wear boutique and Keith
aged early participation as having production prac- Timmons will operate a television sales and service busi-
with the promise of market tices attaining a certain ness that is expected to include a Radio Shack franchise.
Both are expected to make a substantial impact on the
town’s trading area.
Tribune Founder 1988 – The Erickson 4-H Beef Club Grand Champion
William Gibbens Market Steer was a 1,190 pound steer raised by club
Born - 1854 at London, England member Terry Woychyshyn Jr. The Erickson Co-op pur-
chased the steer at $1.80 per pound and then resold it to
Died - February 20, 1932
Stewart Cattle Company of Russell. Stewart went on to
at Cornwall, Ontario show the steer at the Calgary Stampeded where it was
named Grand Champions Steer and was awarded $5,000
in prize money.
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Shaun, Christine and Hunter Greer of Kenmay visited n Friday, July 27th, information sessions were held the more technical questions that we couldn’t answer at
with Jim and Nancy Greer on Sunday. The occasion was in Newdale and Sandy Lake to present residents these meeting are expected to be addressed at the up-
Robert’s birthday. Happy Birthday Robert! with the facts surrounding the proposed joint landfill site coming public meetings. One of the primary concerns
that will be developed in the area in the next year and a voiced by residents was the process and lack of commu-
half. Additional sessions will be held this month. nication surrounding the project.
There were about 35 to 40 people who attended each Despite some concerns amongst residents, Huisman
Have a news tip session, and residents mainly supported the new land- added, “We feel that the project is good for the 4,000 full-
or story idea? fill, but Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson council- time residents and the cottage and summer residents as
lor Don Huisman noted that the sessions did highlight a well.”
Let us know! number of ratepayer concerns. The two hearings were the first in a line of informa-
204-867-3816 Residents who attended the sessions presented tion sessions, and more information will be provided to
editor@minnedosatribune.com questions regarding the location, the process and some those interested at the future sessions.
of the environmental concerns surrounding the project.
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Minnedosa, she rued the
fact that she had never the lookout, to your ‘Dam I was taken on a magical
taken the time to gather walk’ with the beach area, tour to see the community
Tuesday at 12 Noon
“the unique aspects that I was impressed with the through your eyes, and am
were so ably presented by green space and availabili- so appreciative of the time,
Minnedosa’s many volun- ty for the residents to enjoy planning and dedication
teers. “From starting with this space,” commented that all have shown.”
Roswitha. “The historical The Communities in
information and ‘high tea’ Bloom group did a won-
was such a high note in the derful job of showcasing
tour. Touring the recycling Minnedosa, and ensuring
and landfill area was so in- that the community looked
structional and interesting. its best for the judges’ visit.
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SESSIONS
ticeable upgrade to the
suites are the redesigned
kitchens with brand new
Photo by Darryl Holyk cupboards and appliances.
In the previous design, the
Mary and her husband, occupied which has a great kitchen had a counter jut
Isaac, first moved to Town view of the north hills. out between the kitchen 18081aa2
View Manor in 2010 from While some of the and living room space. The Check out an upcoming Assiniboine program
their farm in the Cadurcis suites in Town View Manor new, reworked kitchens information session and discover why more
District. When Isaac moved were pretty much origi- have a more user-friendly, and more people choose college.
to Minnedosa Personal nal from when the build- open living design. Chat with our informative staff at our Victoria Avenue East campus in Brandon on
Care Home four years later, ing first opened in 1974, In addition to the pri- Tuesday, August 7 and find out more about the college’s hands-on programs.
Mary continued to occupy Mary’s suite had been vate residential suites, To register and for more information, call 204.725.8750
the suite on the north side one of a few that had visitors to the Town View or email recruit@assiniboine.net.
of the Manitoba Housing been upgraded before she Manor will notice many
complex. When notice to and Isaac moved in eight changes to the public and
relocate came, the search years ago. Even so, there common areas of the facil- 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. start
for a temporary home for are a number of notable ity. The first upgrade will » Business Administration » Medical Administration
Manor residents began. changes. The entire build- welcome you at the front » Comprehensive » Office Management
While some residents had ing features exterior siding door on the south side of Health Care Aide » Office Skills
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other communities, Mary » Education Assistant » Practical Nursing
installation of new exterior visitors entered the lobby
» Legal Administration » Social Service Worker
was fortunate to find hous- insulation over the former to access the resident di-
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Kinsmen Court. have now been extended entry. Now, a new, digital
Earlier this year, for- outward from where they directory is located outside assiniboine.net/infonight
mer Manor residents re- previously sat. This leaves the main door and for resi-
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in the Province of Manitoba friends for all the acts of kindness shown to us on the recent loss fondly remembered
this 18th day of July, 2018. of our dear Jean, Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma. Thank and forever loved.
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OBITUARIES
Jean Mary Spraggs, Isaac Dyck was born in Roger Adam Dillabough
passed away at the age of 92, at the Mennonite village Schoen- passed away at the age of 88 in
the Minnedosa Personal Care wiese south of Winkler, MB. his room at the Minnedosa Per-
Home with her family by her Isaac is survived by his sonal Care Home. Rod, the eld-
side. wife Mary of 64 years; sons est of six boys born to farmers JC
Jean was born in Kel- Larry (Kerrie) and Lloyd (Bar- and Verna Dillabough, was born
wood, MB to Isaac and Abigail bara); one granddaughter, two and raised in Deloraine, Mani-
Grant. She received her educa- step grandsons, three great toba.
tion in Kelwood. When she fin- grandchildren and five great step It was in his early 30’s,
ished school, she worked at a grandchildren; four sisters and that Rod moved to Minnedosa where
few odd jobs then joined the staff at the two brothers. He was predeceased by his he met, and later married, Marguerite
Royal Bank in Shoal Lake in 1946. parents, one sister and one brother. Lorraine Black. Rod joined Lorraine, and her
It was in Shoal Lake, at a dance, that she met the love of When he was four, his family moved to Mexico. They stayed three young children from a previous marriage, at the Black
her life, Jim Spraggs. They were married October 15th, 1947 for 11 years and then moved back to the Winkler area. family home on Main Street in 1957. Gladys Addean McVey
and lived on the Spraggs home farm. They were blessed with Isaac worked at home until the age of 25. During the war (1950) was the eldest of the three, followed by sons Dale Elton
three children; Beverley, Larry and Randy. In 1954, they left years, he worked at several different jobs—a lumber mill in On- McVey (1952) and William Aylmer McVey (1954). Rod and Lor-
the farm and moved to Bethany, where Jim purchased Bethany tario, Laming Mills, BC and as a carpenter in Calgary. All this raine welcomed sons Scott Marshall in 1961 and Burke Shayne
Motors. After they purchased the garage in Bethany, she helped time he was saving money to buy a farm. in 1965.
Jim with the bookwork and also manned the garage when- In 1947, he bought a farm in the Kirkham Bridge area, In 1984, after 25 years of working for the Town of Minnedo-
ever Jim was called out to fix some machinery. She drove the southeast of Rivers, MB. After purchasing the farm, he con- sa, he retired. Rod was predeceased by Lorraine in 1982 at the
school van for a number of years and was also licensed to drive tinued working in the area for his neighbors. He worked on age of 54, daughter Dean in 1986 at the age of 36 and son Dale
the school bus! She was also a member of the Bethany Social Johnny Davidson’s cattle farm and built a barn for John Arnot. in 2017 at the age of 65. He was also predeceased by brothers
Group. Family was very important to Jean. She liked to always During this time, he was making trips to Winnipeg to see Mary John, Jim and Murray. After Lorraine’s passing, Rod spent the
have cookies/dainties on hand to feed the grandkids and the Thiessen. They were married on April 4th, 1954. next 25 years with partner Dorothy Holmstrom until her pass-
grown-ups as well! If she didn’t have any baking on hand, she Isaac farmed in the Kirkham Bridge area for 21 years. His ing in 2015. Rod is survived by his brothers, Wayne and Bob,
would serve toast and jam. Visitors didn’t leave without first two sons, Larry and Lloyd were born there. In 1968, he bought sons Bill, Scott and Shayne and by twelve grandchildren and
having coffee or tea and something to eat. You never left hun- a section of land at Rapid City and farmed there for another 34 numerous great grandchildren.
gry! After she and dad moved in to the Care Home, she often years. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and care
commented that it would be nice to have a coffeepot, cups, and In 2002, after retiring from farming, Isaac and Mary moved staff at the Brandon Regional Hospital, the Minnedosa District
a wee fridge so she could feed company. She would regularly to the Cadurcis area. In 2010 they moved again—this time to Hospital and the Minnedosa Personal Care Home.
ask one of us to pick up “another package of cookies” for her to Minnedosa. In 2015, Isaac moved into the Minnedosa Personal Rod’s big, always constant smile, will sorely be missed by
have on hand! When she had company at the Care Home, you Care Home where he had the best of care and enjoyed his re- those who loved him. The funeral service will be held at the
were very quickly offered a cookie or a chocolate and she would maining years. Minnedosa United Church on August 23rd at 2:00 p.m.
explain that she was unable to make coffee!!! Dad was a talented craftsman and handyman. He could fix
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Her love of travel was spent with Jim as they spent time anything with nothing. He could build a piece of machinery out
camping, fishing, and visiting family near and far. Her fondest of a pile of scrap. He loved animals; always had to have a dog
trip and cherished memory was to Inuvik and Alaska in their and many cats as pets. He adapted well to his surroundings.
motor home. His religious beliefs and personal faith were a large part of his
Jean will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Bev life.
(Deryl) Habing, son Larry (Wendy) Spraggs, seven grandchil- Isaac passed away at the age of 98 years. He will be lovingly
dren (Candace and Darren, Kim and B.J., Annette and Brian, remembered by his family, neighbors and many friends.
Grant and Jena, Melissa, Pamela and Ryan, Rebecca) and ten A funeral service took place in Minnedosa on August 2nd, 2018
great grandchildren. with burial in the Cadurcis Cemetery.
She also leaves to mourn her sister Elsie; sister-in-laws Jo- Donations may be made to a charity of choice.
anne Grant, Sue Grant, Margaret Morris, Esther Spraggs, Mary Minnedosa Funeral Service in care of arrangements.
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Spraggs, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was pre-
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dosa Personal Care Home for the great care they gave both
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Mom and Dad. The Care Home staff was very compassionate Stop in today prices starting at Social Tickets, Raffle Tickets,
and thoughtful to our family during the days and nights that we or call us 250 500 1000 Business Cards, Receipt Books,
sat with Mom. They were beyond phenomenal in making sure for details. $45.00 $70.00 $110.00 Posters, Colour Copying and more
we had tea, coffee, water, food and hugs. Funeral Service was
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held on Tuesday July 17th, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in St. John’s Angli-
can Church Bethany. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery. If Minnedosa, MB ● 204-867-3816
friends so desire, donations can be made to St. John’s Cemetery,
Box 851, Minnedosa, MB. or a charity of one’s choice.
Jean will be sadly missed by her family but the memories
we have will remain in our hearts forever.
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$187,500 $167,500
MLS #1806243
$106,900 $99,500
MLS #1804051
$224,900 $215,900
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$249,900 $224,000
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BIR CH
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CONSTRUCTION LTD. Services
GENERAL ●Septic Systems ●Weeping tiles
CONTRACTORS ●Water Systems ●Basements
• Specializing in water & sewer
Commercial ●All types of excavation●
NEW PRICE installation & repair Residential Certified in waste
• All types of excavation
508 - 3RD ST. N.E. SW 12-14-17 163 – 7TH AVE. S.W., • Basements, Demolition
• Snow removal
867-0400 water management
MINNEDOSA R.M. OF MINTO- MINNEDOSA
ODANAH • Gravel, Topsoil 0r Call: Ian
- 1,190 sq. ft. bungalow - 1,060 sq. ft. bungalow • Sales of septic tanks
- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
- 1,586 sq. ft. home on 6 acres
- 3+1 bedroom, 2 ½ bath Kirk 867-0180 867-7506 874-2134 or 867-0383
- 3 bedrooms, 3 baths
- Numerous updates and - Exterior upgrades and double
Bryon Gaiser
HWM
minutes to the beach! - Great outbuildings detached garage
$292,000 MLS # 1816291 $389,900 MLS # 1815848
Truck & Skid
$199,900 MLS #1811539
Steer Service
Competitive Rates
204-868-5702 DEMOLITION BILL HOPKINS
204-867-0260
SEMI WITH LOW BED &hopkinswelding@hotmail.com
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867-7153
204-867-6366
CatharineÊ Terry McLenehan
204-867-6363
MÊ GijsbersÊ Susan Glasgow
Chartered Professional BACKHOE & TRUCKING 204-867-6353
Accountant Inc.
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REAL ESTATE Debbie Strelczik
Ê 213ÊÊ 2ndÊ StÊ NEÊ Ê -Ê Ê BoxÊ 385Ê Ê (48-4)
204-867-6360
T:Ê 867-3884Ê Ê Ê C:Ê 867-0190Ê Dan Quesnel
Email:Ê Ê Catharine@mts.netÊ
M&M CALL ME... FOR ALL YOUR GRAIN 204-867-6359
Donna Dowsett
AUTO BODY
REAL ESTATE NEEDS
HAULING 204-867-6361
BDO Canada, LLP All Auto Body Repairs Candice Brown
204-867-6362
Chartered Accountants Ph: 867-2083
and Advisors 5 Main St. North
Brian Horner Alayna McTavish
204-867-6354
Farm, Business & Individual Grain & Fertilizer Kim Robinson
Professional Services: Hauling 204-867-6352
Joanne Clarke
~ Tax
~ Accounting
Book this spot PETER HARRISON 204-867-6364
Burgess Law
204-868-5358 For more info call:
Debbie Fisch
Cell: 476-6591 Kitchen Equipment
Commercial Gas Fitter
Office (204) 725-8550 Dennis: 476-2766 Commercial & Residential
service specialist
51 Main Street S
ALCOHOLICS 23 Hour Service Walk-ins
Kent Brown
Minnedosa 75 Main Street South
867-2935 Plumbing & Heating
ANONYMOUS 1-204-724-7465 1-204-867-7346
If you like to drink and can
Summit Septic Haircuts, Hot Shaves,
burglaw@mts.net • Construction •
MAIN OFFICE
That's your business
If you want to stop and can't ServiceS Beard Trims & Hair Tattoos LEONA’S
204-867-5458 That's our business. Minnedosa and surrounding areas Studio Of Image
Frank r. Ford and Darwin
SIMS & COMPA N Y copperwoodenterprise@gmail.com
P.O. Box 36 Matthews’ Family Hair Care
L a w O ffi c e PLUMBING & HEATING
Russ Huyghe
or 867-3966 penny Ford TV AND APPLIANCE •Eminence Facials
Alanon - 210-0433 & Product
Norman H. Sims, Q.C. 204-868-6376 Alateen - 867-5121 Owner/Operator SALES AND SERVICE • Pedicures & LCN Nails
7 6 Ma i n S t r e e t S o u t h CONSTRUCTION 867-3401 Minnedosa 204-210-0158 Your Shaw Direct,
MINNEDOSA • 867-2717 Cody Huyghe LG, Samsung, Bell • Spray Tanning
Mtg. Times: 8:00 pm Tuesdays Cells
204-210-0502 Danby Dealer • Piercing
OFFICE MANAGER Drug Problem? 204-868-0851 or 204-868-0863 Computer Sales and Service
• Eyelash Extensions
PAINTING Matt Saler
204-868-6886 Narcotics
email: pennyjoford@gmail.com Systems, Monitors &
Accessories
204-867-2287
67 Main St.
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TRADING Waterpals Phone 867-3164
TAC
BURTON PAINTING Meetings every Potable Water Delivery E-mail: darm112@mts.net
Tuesday & Minnedosa and area Ventures Inc.
Myrna Alexander
Charles Health Inspected
Myrna
Cell: 868-5503
Cell: 868-5503
FRONTIER Saturday at 7 p.m. No Job is too small!!! Lake Audy Meats Waste
at Calvary Temple, Also now Paying Cash on Management &
TRADING STORE
Farm Raised Animals
221 Hamilton Street, Scrap Metal Pick up!!
Lorne or Ian Arnold Contracting
Neepawa, MB 204-868-5674 204-848-2205 (204)476-0002
Book 867-5551 Garbage Removal
This Spot Gently Used Furniture Cells: 204-867-7380 Bin Rentals
Construction Demolition
for Clothing & Misc. Items SERVICES or 204-848-0660 Renovating
Household clean up
Donations Josh McKay - Sales Rep
only Estate clean ups
Estate Sales
PIRATE SALVAGE 204-210-0740
$8.29 Pick-up & Deliveries We now offer ianarnold10@hotmail.com Transformative
per CARPET CLEANING Cash on Pick-up Electrolysis
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week! Call us today for your carpet 142 Main Street North
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MEATS
Tostitos, Lays chips asstd ................................................ 205-295g ..........2/$6.00
Nestle coffee Crisp/Rolo milkshake .................................... 473ml ..........2/$3.00
Alymer tomatoes whole/diced/green pepper .............540-796ml ..........3/$4.00
Dole fruit n gel asstd ................................................................123g ..........2/$5.00
Campbell broth asstd ........................................................... 900ml ..........2/$4.00
BC hamburger and Tuna Helper asstd .......................... 158-233g ..........2/$4.00
ML Top Dogs reg. BBQ ............................................................450g ............. $4.39
Quaker oats quick .....................................1kg .. 2/$5.00 NN™ BBQ chicken wing assd ................................................908g ........... $11.69
Tide liquid asstd.............................. 2.04-2.2lt .... $10.99 Catch of the day basa, sole fillets ................................. 953-1.13kg ........... $10.99
Ivory Dawn ultra liquid dishwash original ......................... 573ml ............. $2.49 Frozen chicken breast bonelss skinless ...................................4kg ........... $25.99
Mr.Clean all purpose cleaner summer citrus ........................ 1.2lt ............. $3.49 PC™ smokies original, cheddar ...............................................1kg ............. $9.49
Febreeze Air Effects asstd .......................................................250g ............. $3.29 Whole chicken fresh .......................................... $2.99/lb
Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk original .............. 300ml ..........2/$6.00
Christie Oreo, Barnum animal snack pack .................... 180-225g ..........2/$5.00 T-Bone beef steak ............................................... $7.99/lb
Kell Pop Tart asstd ...................................................................400g ..........2/$5.00 Eye of the round beef roast ...................................................................... $4.19/lb
Maple Leaf flaked meats asstd................................................156g ..........2/$5.00 Pork back ribs ........................................................................................... $4.99/lb
PRODUCE
Frenchies mustard squeeze/Dijon...............................325-400ml ..........2/$5.00
Bicks pickles baby dills/yum yum/sweet mixed ...................... 1lt ............. $3.49
Bicks pepper rings hot, sauerkraut wine ........................... 750-1lt ............. $3.49
Gatorade asstd .................................................................. 6x591ml ............. $5.29
Bear Paws asstd........................................................................240g ..........2/$5.00
Quaker Dipps/Chewy bars asstd ............................................156g ............/$2.20 Strawberries .............................................. 2lb ...... $4.99
Fruitopia strawberry passion fruit punch............................ 1.75lt ............. $2.25 GH orange, red peppers ........................................................................... $1.99/lb
Tropicana pineapple mango grapefruit............................... 1.75lt ............. $3.99 Cauliflower ..................................................................................................... $3.49
PC™ chub chocolate chip cookie dough ..............................468g ..........2/$5.00 FM Peaches ................................................................................ 3lb ............. $4.99
NN™ cheese bars asstd ............................200g .. 2/$6.00 FM mini cucumbers ...................................................................8ct ............. $2.49
Black Diamond processed cheese slices asstd ......................450g ............. $3.99 Navel oranges............................................................................................ $1.29/lb
Green cabbage ............................................................................................ $.79/lb
Green Onions ............................................................................................. $0.69ea
LUCKY DOLLAR
ALL PRICES ARE PLUS GST, PST & OTHER LEVIES WHERE APPLICABLE *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES
F O O D S
BAKERY
OPEN 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, 7 DAYS A WEEK • 70 Main Street South, Minnedosa 867-2821
Country harvest bread/bagels asstd .600-680g ...... $2.50
Wonder wraps original ............................................................640g ............. $2.50
*PRICES AVAILABLE AT THE LUCKY DOLLAR IN MINNEDOSA ONLY
D’Italiano buns asstd ...................................................... 328-568g ............. $2.50