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Message from Reeve Blair Woods

This has been a busy council time as we are continuing to finalize recycling for the

municipality. We started working this summer with other towns and municipalities in the

southwest area of Manitoba to find a better way of recycling. A steering committee was

formed. Three different contractors were selected to make a presentation to everyone. After

listening to these presentations, one contractor was recommended. Each town and

municipality could either choose this contractor or select one of the preferred. Grassland

Municipality chose to accept the recommended contractor. This is Loraas Recycling based

out of Saskatchewan. They have been servicing small towns in the southeast area of their

province with great reviews. They can be found on the internet under www.loraas.ca for

their details.

We have signed a contact with them but it is still in the development stage and they are to

inform residents of the details of their collection. There will be household collection in the

town of Hartney and villages of Elgin and Minto. There will be 92 litre blue containers for

each household. For Lauder, current landfill sites and other locations to be determined,

there will be a 6 yard collection container.

There will be no need to sort any of your recycling products, e.g. plastic, cardboard and

glass. All items are to go into the collection containers. Every two weeks there will be

pickup of these containers to be scheduled by Loraas.

This is a five year contract we have signed at a fixed cost to the municipality. We will be

able to offset the cost of this program because all material will be weighed and we will

receive money back from Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba. This organization receives

money from the levy charged on recyclable items in Manitoba. The more we are able to

recycle, the less it will cost. Also, since there is no sorting done by residents, hopefully

everyone will make a valiant effort to recycle. This will keep unnecessary product out of

the landfill and the environment.

Along with this, we are committed to building a shed at the Hartney landfill to collect

household garbage in. As needed, a mobile crusher will come in and process/crush

materials collected. It is cleaner around the whole area and the pits last longer. For

approximately every eight bags going into the shed, by crushing there is one bag going to

the landfill site. This has been proven at the Fairfax landfill site as we have been managing

the waste this way for the last four years. This is hoped to be operational at the Hartney site

during 2016.

There will be more detailed information received by residents in the near future. This is

such a new effort by the council that all the details are being finalized. It is our

responsibility to the future to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! Let’s all do our part.

Blair Woods, Reeve

Grassland Municipality

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Fern Valley Recreation

It has been brought to

our attention that there has

been some vandalism at the

Venture and Visions gazebo

across from Cameron Lodge

in the last few months.

The flower pots broken were

the property of some

residents of the Lodge, and

the Gazebo is for all our

community members to

enjoy.

Please call the

municipal office for

information if dump is

open in inclement

weather during the

winter months

DONORS CHOICE

ANNUAL GENERAL

MEETING

Everyone welcome to attend

December 7th, 7:00 p.m.

Hartney School

Local charities/organizations

are asked to apply in writing

to be placed on the canvassing

list.

Formal verbal and written

presentations will be received

and heard at the meeting by

the Board.

A $50.00 cheque must

accompany all applications.

Successful applications will

result in placement on the list

for April, 2016.

If you have any questions

contact Kim McBrien at

858-2201

Reminder:

Grassland News is

due on Friday

December 4th,

one week earlier

than usual.

May Manschreck

Bertha & Gordon Grierson

Harvey & Brenda Mahy

Chubby & Evelyn Bertholet

George & Jean Morrison

Don & Fran Dodds

Debbie Norton

Paul Rey

Gylen Grieve

Art & Rita Cowan

The December 2nd &

22nd council meetings will

be cancelled.

December Council Meeting

will be held on Tuesday,

December 15th

Hartney landfill hours from

October 1st-April 30th:

Tuesday & Thursday

10:00-5:00

Saturday 10:00-4:00

Riddle Time!

Q: Take away my first letter, and I still

sound the same. Take away my last

letter, I still sound the same. Even take

away my letter in the middle, I will still

sound the same. I am a five letter word.

What am I? -answer on page 12

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I would like to thank the ambulance drivers from Hartney and surrounding areas and to doctors, nurses and

staff at Brandon, Deloraine and Souris hospitals after my hip surgery in January. I would also like to thank

everyone for the food, cards, well wishes and phone calls while I was recovering at home and especially to my

family. A special thanks to Slim for the kindness shown to me since my surgery and for just being there. I

would also like to thank my family for putting on the surprise 90th birthday party on July 29. A huge thank

you to everyone who attended and brought gifts and cards and for all the phone calls - it was all wonderful. I

want to thank Murray Haggard and Carol Thomas for the beautiful music and the Carr families for the 90

beautiful roses and all the other beautiful bouquets and gifts - it was an unbelievable sight. I received thank

you for the wonderful meal my family organized and served, it was all so gracious. A big thank you to

Melissa for the picture taking as they will be remembered for a long time to come. Thank you to everyone

who sent cards and greetings but were unable to come, it was all very appreciated. Thank you everyone for the

memorable evening. God bless. Love, mother, grandma and great-grandma Donalda Drummond

Congratulations!!

Congratulations to Darren and Trevor Hunt and mum Connie Hunt as winners of an iPad donated by the Association of Manitoba Museums! Darren, Trevor, and Connie visited 9 museums throughout Manitoba during the summer of 2015 and had their Museum passports stamped to authenticate their trips. The Hunts were surprised and pleased to be the winners of this great prize! Ask our 2016 student Museum curator about the passports and you too could work to match the trips taken by the Hunt local historians.

A big thank you to all who

attended our Grand Clairiere Fall

Supper! It was a great success.

Thanks to all who worked,

donated food, or made monetary

donations.

St. Jean C.W.A.

THANK YOU

Hartney-Lauder United Church Pastoral Charge

The committee for the Hartney – Lauder United Church Pastoral Charge would like to thank everyone who

helped and contributed in any way for the annual fall supper. It really does take everyone working together to

make this supper run smoothly. We had a very successful supper again this year, serving around 450

meals. We appreciate everyone making their own arrangements for replacement workers if they were unable

to work their shift or bring or cook food. If you have any suggestions or comments/concerns, or would like to

do something different for next year, please feel free to contact any of the committee members. If anyone

would like to be on the fall supper committee, please give one of us a call.

Committee members: Donna Drummond, Karen Atkinson, Sheila Jasper, Barb Lee, Joanne Eastman

Hartney Ladies Legion News Update

President Carol Thomas chained the Auxiliary meeting

on November 11th after the Remembrance Day service.

We wanted to let our members know that their dues of

$20.00 can be left with Judy Reid or Carol Thomas.

Our Christmas meeting will be held on December 8th

with potluck appetizers at 6:30 p.m. followed by our

December meeting at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!

This may be a great time if interested to join our Legion

Ladies; just let one of our members know.

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Kevin and Melony Frank are excited to announce the

birth of their daughter Quinn Alexandra.

Born on August 12, 2015 at Brandon Hospital

weighing 7 lbs 12oz and 18.5 inches long.

Quinn is welcomed by grandparents Doug & Diane,

and Gordon & Brenda; aunts and uncles Aerin &

Daniel, Kim & Justin and Stephanie & Troy; cousins

Joel, Julie and Hudson. Quinn enjoys being outside,

listening to stories, eating and sleeping- of course!

Charlie would like to introduce you to his new baby

brother, Owen Wells Turner, who arrived September

25th, 2015 at 1:24 a.m. weight 8 lb. 6 oz. and 21”

long.

Proud parents are Cole and Debra Turner, equally

proud grandparents are Gordon and Shirley Mullin,

Kim and George Turner, and great grandparents

Elvis and Ruth Mullin.

Agnew: Joyce Gertrude passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Hartney Community

Health Centre on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the age of 94 years.

She leaves to cherish her daughter Donna Lynn (Celest), son Neil (Joyce), son Tom (Jane) and daughter

Barb (Jack); grandchildren Kim (Chris), Brad (Crystal), Tresa (Greg), Lindsay (Scott), Craig (Diana),

Shalea (Aaron), Tammy (Tom), Greg (Crysti) and 18 great grandchildren. Joyce was predeceased by her

husband Wes, son Roy, infant daughter Wendy and sister Doreen.

Joyce was born in Yorkshire, England on August 3, 1921. Her mother Agnes (McDermott) Howard

passed away at the age of 29. In 1927 their father, Harold, brought Joyce and her younger sister, Doreen,

to Canada aboard the SS Minnedosa. They traveled to Landbank, Saskatchewan to live with his sister,

Lily Marriott. While they were living with Mel and Lily Docking (Marriott) Bill was born becoming a

little brother to the girls and remaining best friends throughout their lifetime. The girls were adopted by John and Mary Burrill, good

friends of the Marriott’s, after their father returned to England.

Wes and Joyce met in Davidson, Saskatchewan, and were married on December 26, 1944. As well as raising her family of five,

Joyce was a foster mother to foster babies for a number of years. She enjoyed knitting, sewing and crafts. After 33 years of farming,

Joyce and Wes moved to Brandon in 1982 and became founding members of the Commonwealth Air Training Plane Museum. Joyce

spent hours knitting on the road as Wes searched for airplane parts for his collection throughout western Canada. She very much

enjoyed her grandchildren’s visits while living at Lion’s Manor.

A private family service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel in Souris and burial at Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Brandon

with Arlene Robertson officiating. Donations in memory of Joyce may be made to the Hartney Community Health Centre, Box 280,

Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0.

A very special thank-you to Dr. Cram and the nurses and staff at the Hartney and Souris Community Health Centres for the

wonderful care Joyce received during her time there. Thank-you to Kowalchuk’s Funeral Home in Souris, for their compassionate

care and assistance.

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Bertholet: Edward (Ebby) John Frank passed away on September 18, 2015 at the Souris Health Centre.

Ebby was born on September 27, 1935 to the late Mary (Heape) and Frank Bertholet. He was the

second oldest in a family of seven boys and three girls. His childhood was spent growing up in the

Deleau area. Ebby married Alice (Vodon) on December 1, 1956. They had three children; Cindy, Gail

and Matthew (Deceased). Alice and Ebby started out in Deleau but moved to the town of Hartney.

Ebby loved to farm, hunt and trap, but his passion was the oil rigs. He could spend hours telling stories

about the rigs and the people he worked with. Ebby grew up in a time where you worked long hard

hours, and made the due with whatever you had. This was often very evident when he fixed or made

something. Fall and winter were Ebby’s favorite times of the year. He would spend hours driving

around in the little red truck, to see where the ducks and geese were, or checking for beavers and of

course deer. He loved deer hunting but again it had to do with friends and family he would go out with.

Family was very important to Ebby. Alice and Ebby were married for 52 years when Alice passed

away on December 16, 2008. He was also predeceased by brothers; Bill and Babe and sisters Fanny,

Lanny and Eva. He is survived by four brothers; Chubby, Marty, Everett and Denny. His daughters

Cindy Reynolds (Dave Duchak) and Gail Wright (the late Brad Wright). His grandchildren: Sheldon (Kathy) Reynolds, Darren

(Bev) Reynolds, Hope Reynolds (Mike), Richard (Chelsey) Underwood, Dusty (Keely) Underwood and Chad (Jessica) Wright. In

addition, there are fifteen great grandchildren whom he loved as only he could. Funeral service was held on September 24, 2015 at

11:00 AM at St. Jean’s Catholic Church in Grande Clairiere, Manitoba. Arrangements were made with Kowalchuk’s Funeral Home

of Souris. In memory of Ebby, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

CARD OF THANKS

Edward Bertholet

With heartfelt thanks to our family and friends for so many acts of kindness during a very difficult time. A special thank you Dr.

Cram and the wonderful staff of the Souris Health Centre for their care and concern for all of our needs. Thank you to Father

Michael for officiating at the service and the St. Jean’s CWA for the lovely lunch they provided. Thank you to all who came to dad’s

funeral and our sincere thanks to Dexter of Kowalchuk’s Funeral Home for all his hard work and attention to detail.

Sincerely, Cindy Reynolds & family and Gail Wright & family

Hunt – Robert Arthur (Bob), July 17, 1932 – October 5, 2015. It is with deep sadness that

our family announces the passing of Bob. He leaves to mourn his love and partner Sylvia

Plawucki of over 25 years. Also left to mourn are Sylvia’s children: son Wade (Jocelyn)

Plawucki, daughter Tara, son Darren (Dino) (Linda) Plawucki and their children Ryan and

Jamie. Granddaughter Kelly Capp and her family. Bob treated Sylvia’s children as if they

were his own. Also left to mourn is Bob’s only sister Doreen (James) Logeot, sister-in-laws

Irene (Bill) Hunt and Mary (Bert) Hunt; Aunt Alice Ardagh and Uncle George and Aunt

Elva Hunt; and many nieces and nephews, and countless cousins, all of which Bob was so

proud. Bob was a person who kept the family connected no matter how far away. Bob was

predeceased by his parents, Robert and Kathleen Hunt, and by his three brothers, William

(Bill), Albert (Bert) and Brian.

Bob attended Forbes School (Glenwood Municipality) and one year in Hartney. In 1953 to

1956 he bused children to Hartney by car when Forbes School did not have enough students

enrolled to keep it open, during those three years he worked part time at Atkinson Electric, C.C.I.L. Equipment and

the Hartney Post Office. In the fall of 1956 he started to work with the Manitoba Hydro Commission as a

timekeeper. He spent fourteen years in Boissevain as area clerk then moved to Winnipeg 1972 working as a clerk.

In 1975 Bob moved to Jenpeg as a camp clerk. In 1979 he moved to St. James, Winnipeg as a caretaker and then to

Gillam in 1985. After 35 years with Manitoba Hydro he retired in 1991. Bob loved all sports, and coached baseball

while in Boissevain. When he was no longer able to watch the games in person or on television he continued to

enjoy listening to them on the radio. He had a great love of horses, especially Belgians, and was thrilled when one

of his geldings made it to the Royal Fair in Toronto.

Funeral service was held at the Hartney Centennial Centre with interment in the Hartney Riverside Cemetery.

“To Sylvia my love forever. I came to the end. The sun has set for me. Why cry for a soul set free. Miss me, but go

on with life. Remember the love we shared. Remember the good times we had together. On this journey I must go

alone. Miss me but let me go. Forever holding your hand. Love Bob.”

In memory of Bob, donations may be made to the Polio Survivors Association or to the Hartney Rink Fund c/o

Town of Hartney, Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0. Kowalchuk’s Funeral Home, Souris, in care of arrangements.

Expression of sympathy may be made at www.kowalchuks.net

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Palliative Care Fundraiser

Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 26 Report-November 2015

President Turner would like to thank all members of the community who participated in the Remembrance Day

service. A special thanks to Hartney school students Amie Hunt, Cole Thomas, and Kristen Thomas for their reading

of the scriptures and the Honour Roll. President Turner would also like to acknowledge the role of Rev. Mel

Moorman in our program: leading the prayers, and giving the address for the past few years. Your contribution is

appreciated.

Our thank you would not be complete if we did not mention the work of pianist Karen Barrows, the community choir,

and the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary for their lunch preparation.

Some interesting facts:

from the “Portraits and Sketches of Hartney District Veterans” Great War 1914-1918 book by Rev. Cecil A. Blay:

total enlistments 226, total deaths (all cases) 36.

from the “Hartney and District Veterans 1939-1945” edited by D. Isabey, 1981, showed total enlistments over 245,

total deaths (all cases) 18.

Participation in both wars shows a very strong commitment to freedom from our small community.

October Meat Draw winners:

8 time winners: Fred & Marion White

6 time winners: Grant and Lorna Peake

5 time winners: Rudy Splett

5 time winner: Helen Parsons

4 time winner: Bruce and Sharon Evans

4 time winner: J.R.& Betty Morrison

Chase the Ace (at press time) over $700.00 waiting to be won.

The next general meeting of Branch #26 is on Tuesday, November 23rd at 8:00 p.m.. All members are encouraged

to attend the meeting. Comrade Wayne Keeler is responsible for light refreshments.

Legion memberships are now due. You can get yours by contracting Jim Lee or attending the next monthly

meeting. Membership dues are $30.00 for the year. A late fee of $10.00 is added after December 31, 2015. As of

press time over 50% of memberships have been renewed.

In December you will be able to pick up your membership at Morrison Agencies if you are not able to make the

monthly meetings.

On this date from Legion Magazine, November

November 19, 1943 The Devil’s Brigade, a joint Canada- U.S. special service force, arrives in Italy

November 20, 1917 The tank’s effectiveness is proven in the taking of Cambrai, France. German counter attacks

force the British to withdraw by December 3rd

November 22, 1951 Canadians occupy seven kilometers of front near the Samichan River in Korea

November 23, 1837 Armed rebellion breaks out in Saint-Denis, Lower Canada between pro-democratic

Patriots and British colonialists

November 24-25, 1944 U-1228 torpedoes and sinks H.M.C.S. Shawinigan in Cabot Strait, north of Cape Breton

November 26, 1869 Prime Minister John Macdonald advises that the Metis seizure of Fort Garry will delay the

transfer of Rupert’s Land

November 27, 2001 Two long range patrol aircraft are deployed in support of the Naval Tank Group in the

Persian Gulf

November 28, 1944 H.M.C.S. Cataraqui leads the first convoy into the liberated part of Antwerp

November 29, 1993 Master Corporal Stephane Langevin is killed while escorting a humanitarian convoy near

Zenica, Bosnia

November 30, 1999 First World War general Arthur Currie dies

50/50 winners:

Lorna Peake $29.00

J.R. Morrison $32.00

Wendy Connolly $37.00

Rudy Splett $47.00

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Palliative Care Fundraiser

Once again Hartney Community Health Centre is offering the citizens of Hartney

the opportunity to “light” up a tree on the grounds of HCHC for Christmas!

COST: $5.00 per Christmas bulb

You may choose “In memory of” a loved one or “In hope for” a special person.

Stop in at HCHC any time in December.

We have used this money in the past to purchase a pull out bed for our family

room, a palliative care mattress and a cozy fireplace.

Thank you so much for all of your support over the years, all of us at HCHC –

staff and residents – appreciate your generosity!

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all and wishing the very best to everyone in 2016!

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Hartney SOS Newsletter

Submitted by Brenda Mahy - Resource Coordinator

Well this is the first part of November and no snow yet! I hope everyone is keeping

well and had a great Thanksgiving with their families and friends.

We have been busy down at the Cameron Lodge with our October Activities; Some

residents went to the Lauder Cancer tea. We played checkers and played bingo at

HCHC. The Pre-K kids came for a visit and made pumpkin decorations with the

residents and read a story that was enjoyed by all, thanks Erin. We had a potluck

luncheon which was well attended and Karen Barrows came and played the piano. We also had card making

with Edna. Once a month we have a Movie afternoon and popcorn, this month it was a John Wayne western. I

had the Alzheimer’s Tea at the lodge and thanks to everyone that donated.

We decorated the lodge for fall and Halloween. Talk about Halloween decorations, we went to Susan and

Roland Peloquins to see their scary haunted house and graveyard and had tea, coffee and dessert with Susan.

Thanks Susan, it was well enjoyed. We also had a Tea party at HCHC with Carol and residents, it was great.

We have a few ongoing activities that include: Monday morning Hymn Sing at HCHC at 10.00am. Every

Thursday morning we have exercises from 10.30 am-11.30am, so please feel free to come and join us. Every

Friday morning is knitting club at 10.00am. The last Monday of the month there is a Handi-transit trip to

Bearclaw Casino in Carlyle SK, if interested please call the office. Our bus trips to Brandon haven’t been very

popular lately, so we’ve decided not to have them as of right now.

We offer a Bath Program and Meals on Wheels in the community as well as Lifeline, E.R.I.K. Kits,

housecleaning, errands uptown and drivers for medical appointments; Please feel free to call the office for

any of these needs.

Office hours: Monday, Thursday and Fridays from 9:30 am-4:30 pm. 204-858-2597

Until next time; Never put off until tomorrow, the hug you can give today.

Volunteer Story Time

Readers Needed

Hartney Library

Fridays - 2:15 p.m.

Contact: B.A. Lee at

(204) 858-2358

The Hart-Cam Museum is grateful

for the support from the following in

our October 24th Quiz Night held at

the Centennial Centre:

1. Municipality of Grasslands for

their financial support directed

towards our rental of the

Centennial Centre

2. Hartney Elks for their

contribution of glasses and ice

3. Hartney Legion for their

volunteer bar tending services

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Bunclody News and Views Mysterious Disappearance of Water Leads to Furtive Search.

(Bunclody, Manitoba) The mysterious disappearance of a large body of water at Elgin, Manitoba has provided an opportunity for a team of highly skilled search analysts to conduct an intensive mud analysis of the lake bottom in search of any evidence of the existence of the legendary Bunclody Marching Band. There have been reports in the past of the Band roaming/roving around the region of Elgin, Hartney, Souris and Carroll but, as is the case with the Loch Ness Monster and the Abominable Snowman, no sightings of the Band have ever been confirmed.

The search analysts (see photo) stated that a variety of unusual sounds were heard emanating from the area around the lake and are undertaking the mud analysis in an effort to find footprints, sheet music or even abandoned instruments that would help prove the existence of the Bunclody Marching Band. Local residents have been advised to carry their cameras at the ready should there be an actual sighting of the Band.

The search analysts are using the latest technical device available (see photo) to explore the lake bed and surrounding area. The search analysis is funded under the local district community services and mysterious appearance/disappearance fund which, in the past, has provided funds for projects such as digging, filling in and covering holes in the ground - and the construction of straw-bale-rolling competition inclines.

Contact: I. M. Outofit, Communications Director. Imoutofit.carp

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HARTNEY GAME AND FISH BIG BUCK NIGHT

in LAUDER

DATE: November 27th, 2015 TIME: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: LAUDER Hall ADMISSION: $5.00

HEAD ENTRY: $5.00

GUN DRAWS

OPEN CATEGORIES Typical

Non-Typical

JUNIOR CATEGORIES Typical

Non-Typical Open Symmetrical

ARCHERY - Largest MUZZLE - Largest

HIDDEN SCORE PRIZE

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REFRESHMENTS

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Spot the warning signs of fraud before it’s too late

No one ever wakes up in the morning and thinks to themselves, “Today I’m going to become a victim of fraud.” We

assume we know the warning signs. We assume we understand the risks. We assume we’ll recognize a scam when we

see it.

And yet every day, many of us do fall prey to fraudsters. Educated, informed people — friends, family, neighbours — get

taken all the time. How? By being caught off-guard and not recognizing the signs.

With that in mind, here are some simple ways you can protect yourself from fraud of all sorts:

· Slow down

A common theme in many fraud attempts is the artificial urgency fraudsters employ to prevent you from thinking things

through. Don’t listen to them. When presented with an enticing offer, stop and think about it. Give it time to percolate.

Does it still seem wise?

· Apply the ‘Too good to be true’ test

Listen to your gut. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

· Question everything

Who is this person who contacted you? Do you know them? Is their request unsolicited? Would you trust them to watch

your wallet? Why did they approach you? What are the risks?

· Get a second opinion

If you’re being asked to do something — wiring someone money, for example — and you feel uneasy about it, bounce

the idea off of someone else. Contact a trusted friend, a colleague or someone at the credit union and run the proposal

past them. Do they think it’s a good idea, too?

· There’s no such thing as a free lunch

Many scams play on the appeal of quick, easy money. It’s easy to get blinded by the dollar signs. Don’t let that distract

you from making a reasonable, informed, cautious decision.

-Credit Unions Serving Manitoba

Minto Curling Bonspiel Friday January 29th-Sunday January 31st

Entry Fee $80/Team

Deadline: January 27th Earlybird Deadline Jan. 15th- for your

chance to win your entry fee back

Send payment to Vicky Schreiner Box 186, Minto MB, R0K 1M0. Contact 204-776-2353 (w) or 204-776-2072 (h)

Social January 29th 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. $10/Ticket.

No Minors allowed

Watch for more information on Facebook-

MINTO RECREATION FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Minto Nursery School Inc. is hosting a

New Year's Eve Social

December 31st 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Tickets will be available soon, contact Lauree for

more information at 204-776-2036.

Riddle answer: EMPTY

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I want to thank the people of Brandon-Souris for once again trusting me to represent our region in the House of Commons. I pledge

to continue my work with Westman’s provincial, municipal, business, and community leaders over the next four years to make sure

that your voice is heard in Ottawa and our region continues to benefit from federal investment.Secondly, I want to thank Jodi

Wyman, Melissa Wastasecoot and David Neufeld for putting their names on the ballot. I commend them for their commitment to our

country and their passion to pass down a stronger Canada than the one we inherited. I firmly believe that Canadian democracy is

strengthened when various ideas are put forward and debated.While the national election result was not what I was hoping for, my

zeal for public service is stronger than ever. I can say that I am extremely proud of what has been accomplished here in Westman

over the 22 months since I was first elected as MP.The outgoing Conservative government’s commitment

to strengthening local communities is demonstrated by many construction projects going on in municipalities across Brandon-

Souris. Our work to tear down old trade barriers has and will continue to open new markets for Westman goods and services. I’m

particularly thrilled with the investments that we made at Assiniboine Community College and Brandon University. And most of all,

I am proud of our record of leaving more money in the pockets of hardworking Westman residents rather than in the hands of

government.Going forward, I believe that we cannot let partisan politics stand in the way of encouraging more economic growth

here in Westman. On November 4th, Manitobans will find out which Liberal MP or MPs from Winnipeg will be tasked with repre-

senting our province in Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. As soon as we do find out, I will be writing to invite the new minister or ministers

to visit Brandon-Souris at their earliest opportunity to meet with community leaders and start a discussion about how we can all

work together across party lines to advance the best interests of our region. In the House of Commons, you can be confident that I

will remain committed to supporting policies that encourage job creation and decrease the federal tax burden on seniors

and working families. I will also continue to work with local Veterans to improve the services and programs they and their families

rely on.Finally, I want to remind everyone that my office continues to offer assistance to all Brandon-Souris constituents regarding

questions or concerns with federal programs. As always, we will engage residents on legislation and seek the views of everyday

Canadians in our capacity as the Official Opposition. I will fight for Westman at every turn, because that is why you elected me. I

will not let you down.

Larry Maguire, MP-elect

Brandon-Souris

Brandon, MB - Larry Maguire, Conservative candidate for Brandon-Souris was re-elected Monday, October 19th after receiving

more than 50% of the vote. Maguire has pledged to continue to advance Westman's interests in Parliament.

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HARTNEY FOOD STORE

To Serve You Better

WILL NOW BE OPEN

SUNDAYS!

FROM

12:00 (NOON) – 4:00PM

STARTING

SUNDAY DECEMBER 6th

BOUNDARY CO-OP – HARTNEY FOOD STORE

204.858.2276

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HARTNEY SCHOOL STUDENT REPORT

This month’s report is from Michyla Turnbull

Hello, I hope everyone is ready for Winter! Christmas lights up and Winter tires on. I hope no one has their Christmas Tree up yet! As I write this, the snow is falling lightly, Winter is coming for sure!

This October our Student Council and Grad class of 2016 have been quite busy. We had a pyjama day early on where students and staff paid one dollar that would go towards student council. In return, we got to wear our pyjamas. In total, we raised $56.00. Thank you to everyone who

supported our student council. On Hallowe’en, our school was busy with a Sock Hop put on by Ms. Salamondra and the We

Day committee. Our student council went around the school and gave away prizes for costumes. Best dressed classes went to Kindergarten’s and the Grade 12’s. The Student Council also gave prizes to kids with best dressed homemade costumes, bought costumes and best dressed bus

driver, which was given to Larry McBurney. For the month of October, Hartney School was busy bringing in plastic bags so they could be

recycled properly. The student council and the grade 10’s spent their lunch hour and some class time counting. Our school brought in a total of 3306 bags!! Thank you to everyone for participating!

The Grad class helped at the annual Hartney Ladies night, on behalf of the Hartney Grad Class we would like to thank the committee for supporting us.

Our November and early December schedule is looking quite busy. On We Day, we have many

students representing Hartney School. As well, report cards are coming up very quickly. Michyla Turnbull

Greetings from the Municipality of Grassland! As the Chief Financial Officer there are a few things I’d like to pass on to all of our residents.

First of all, we are getting cheques and payments made out in all sorts of different ways. Cheques should be made out to Municipality of Grassland. After the rural municipalities of Cameron and Whitewater amalgamated with the urban municipality of Hartney we dropped the “rural” part and are now just Municipality of Grassland. Please also note that there is no “s” at the end of Grassland.

You can pay your bills at either the Minto or Hartney office, but please note the debit machine is only available in the Hartney office.

Also, for those of you that pay your bills online through the Credit Union, the Municipality of Grassland is now set up to receive payments. Please start using this option instead of Town of Hartney, RM of Cameron or RM of Whitewater. We will be deleting those options in the New Year.

Council will soon be starting the budgeting process for 2016. If your committee or organization will be looking for a grant for 2016 we ask that you submit your request before the end of the year so that council can budget accordingly. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! Lisa Scott, CMMA Chief Financial Officer Municipality of Grassland

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Hartney Enrichment Programs hartneyenrichmentprograms@outlook.com

The first snowfall brings such excitement to the air! The children took full advantage of the snow and built our first snowman of the season; we had a blast rolling out the body parts,

then went on an adventure to find arms, eyes and a nose. With the beautiful weather he did not last long, but I am sure there will be many more to come! And as the season changes to winter it opens up endless opportunities to explore and create!

I want to give a huge shout out to the ladies at Hartney Enrichment Programs! I am so glad to have them on my team, they have all been so flexible and adaptive with all the changes that have happened in the last 4 months. These girls are all wonderful, giving and creative, such a wonderful asset to this community! Hartney Enrichment Programs has seats on the Board of Directors that NEED to be filled; the center can only run with a board in place, and some of the current members terms will be coming to a close and we will need some people to step up and take their place! We meet once monthly, other additional time may be required to assist in fundraising or special events requiring board attendance. Please contact me if you are interested, our AGM will be held in April 2016

and a new board will be chosen at this time.

Charlene Jasper

Hartney Lauder United Church News Box 337, Hartney, Mb., R0M0X0; 204-741- 0808; hartneyu@mts.net

Worship times are Hartney United at 9.30AM; Lauder United at 11.00AM.

November 22 - 11.00AM- Joint Worship Service in Lauder November 29th – 1st Sunday in Advent with Communion December 6th – White Gift services in Lauder and Hartney December 24th – Joint Christmas Eve Service in Lauder Dates for 2016 Annual and Official Board meetings: Annual Meetings: Lauder – Wed, January 27 at 7:30 Hartney – Sunday, January 31st after worship Pastoral Charge - Tuesday February 2nd in Hartney at 7:30. Annuals reports to be submitted by January 10th. . Financial reports by the 17th of January.

Outreach: Gifts of mittens, scarves and toys, unwrapped, will be received and sent to Garden Hill, Manitoba. The deadline is November 29th, 2015 to collect and send these items to Garden Hill.

Baptism: Are you wanting to have your child baptized? Do you want to be baptized yourself? Please call to arrange a time.

Thanks to everyone who supports the work in the Hartney Lauder Pastoral Charge financially, with

your labour, with your presence in worship and with your prayers.

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Hartney Cameron Library

BOOK CLUB Nov. book club meeting will be held at the library Nov 30 @ 12:30 PM. The book club book for Nov. is

“The Invention of Wings” author Sue Monk Kidd. The novel is set in motion on Sarah’s eleventh birthday in

1803, when she is given

ownership of ten-year-old Handful, who is to be her handmaid. The story follows the next thirty-five years as

both strive for lives of their own. New members are always welcome.

FRIDAY STORY TIME Themed activity for pre-schoolers includes stories and craft from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

BOOK BAGS The library has colorful book bags for sale at the price of $2.00.

NON-RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP Non-resident membership is available for 3 month membership $20.00, yearly membership $70.00. Gift

certificates are available at the library.

Ratepayers for The Municipality of Grassland are eligible to register for a library card for the Hartney

-Cameron

Library. One piece of ID with current address is required. e.g driver’s licence, medical card.

Come see what we have to offer.

New Books for Adults, Children and Teens are on display. Also come and choose a magazine for quick

browsing! Several new titles have been added.

IPADS The library has 2 IPAD minis available for use within the

library. Your library card must be presented to check out the IPAD for ½ hour.

November’s feature is Large Print Books! Lots to choose from!

December Tree Trimming

Help trim the tree in the library with a new pair of

children’s or adult socks and enter the contest to win a prize. All socks will be donated to the local

Christmas Cheer.

If you find a book you would like to read and it isn’t on our shelves, we can try and order it in for you. Just

call with the title and the author.

The library has lots of jigsaw puzzles available to borrow or exchange. Drop in and take one home.

Library Hours

Tuesdays 3-7

Wednesday 1-5

Thursday 1-5

Friday 1-5

Please contact the Library at

204-858-2102 or

hartney@wmrl.ca for more

information

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SPECIALS

BOUNDARY CO-OP – HARTNEY FOOD STORE

NOVEMBER 26TH

– DECEMBER 3RD

With Many Kinds of Christmas Candy &

Chocolates on Sale.

Co-op Gold Assorted

Chicken Wing 908g

$11.98

Motts Clamato Juice

1.89l

2/$6.00

G. Mills

Jumbo Cherrios 1.3kg

$7.99

Tropicana Orange Juice

1.75l 2/$7.00

Swanson T.V. Dinners

Assorted 397g

2/$7.00

Old Dutch Boxes of

Chips 220g

2/$5.00

Chapmans 2l Ice-Cream

$5.99

High Liner Fish Fro-

zen 500g

$4.99

Co-op Frozen Vegeta-

bles 750g

2/$5.00

Lays Kettle Chips 220g

3/$7.98

Natural Rye Bread

500g 2/$6.00

Co-op Gold Yoghurt

2/$5.00