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! FREE online classified ads BrandonSunSells.Com INVESTMENT RATES as high as 2 .85% *Rates Subject to change without notice Call 1-877-WESTOBA for details YOU SAY CORN PLANT. I SAY DRAGON TREE. WHATEVER YOU CALL IT, IT’S A NICE TROPICAL TOUCH » 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 BRANDONSUN.COM A warm welcome to winter fest! Young dancers pose playfully before their performance at the popular Honduran pavilion during the 2014 Lieutenant-Governor's Winter Festival. That was the first year for a full-out pavilion for Brandon's Honduran community, but they’ll be back again this year. (Colin Corneau/Brandon Sun) ALL THE DETAILS ON THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL » P.5-8 Guiding your child’s behaviour Shawna Munro PARENTING POINTS Shawna Munro works at the Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre, a facility of Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba that offers parenting information and support. » 255 Ninth St., Brandon » 726-6280 Young children are constantly learning new things about themselves and their world. In order to do this, they sometimes need to test limits and push boundaries, which can in turn lead to some unwanted behaviours. When it comes to guiding your child’s behaviour, prevention is easier and more effective than correction. Instead of trying to change your child, think about how you can create a home environment and provide experiences that will help her learn self-control as she makes new discoveries. Provide a safe area for your child to play and explore. Store cleaning supplies, sharp objects and breakable items out of reach. A small child learns about things by touching or putting them in his mouth, and he does not yet understand what is safe and what is not. As your child gets older, the need for child-proofing your home becomes less. Your child learns and expresses herself through play, so give her opportunities to play in a variety of ways. Spend lots of time outdoors. Provide sensory play experiences with water, sand or playdough. Stock an art box with paper, crayons, paint, glue, scissors and recyclables that would otherwise be thrown away: envelopes, flyers, cereal boxes, and so on. Play with your child every day, following her lead. Keep a predictable routine. Knowing that the same things happen at the same time or in the same way every day is comforting to children. Regular bedtimes and mealtimes ensure that your child is well-rested and well-fed. Following a specific bedtime ritual, which may include a bath, a story or two and some quiet time, helps make the transition from day to night easier. Rituals are helpful in other transitions as well. You might have a special game or song when getting dressed, cleaning up toys, or preparing to leave the house. Understand your child’s developmental level. Take a parenting course, read books about child development, talk with other parents. Remember that each child develops at his own pace, and get to know your child’s abilities. Adjust your expectations as your child grows. Acknowledge your child’s efforts and improvements. Instead of general comments of praise, like “You are such a good girl!”, give specific feedback. “Thank you for sharing your toys with your friend. That made her very happy.” Set aside one-on-one time for just the two of you. Let him know that he is very important to you. Realize that mistakes are a part of learning and growing. When your child has the freedom to explore within safe and reasonable limits, you are giving her the opportunity to develop confidence and self-discipline. TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE BRANDON SUN, CALL 204-727-0527 OR TOLL-FREE 1-877-786-2472 2 • COMMUNITY NEWS THE BRANDON SUN • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 Corn plant? Dragon tree? Whichever name, it’s nifty It’s a little early in the year to Albert Parsons be planting corn, but if you have a specimen of Dracaena fragrans “Massangeana” in your houseplant collection, you are already growing a corn plant, the common name of this attractive foliage plant. You may also choose to call it by its other, more exotic, GONE common name — dragon tree. GARDENIN’ Perhaps it is the farmer in me, but I usually call it corn Albert Parsons lives, writes, and plant. But whichever name you gardens in Minnedosa. » [email protected] use for this plant, you will appreciate the tropical touch it adds to your indoor landscape. A tall, narrow plant, this member of the dracaena family does not take up much space in width; it can, however, reach a height of several metres. This is a perfect plant for those homeowners whose houses have vaulted ceilings and who want tall plants that are in scale with their interior spaces. For the average home with the usual eight-foot ceilings, the plant can be kept to an appropriate size. The corn plant’s long narrow leaves usually have interesting striping of various shades of green and yellow. The leaves are not erect; they tend to hang down from the stems, much like the leaves do on corn plants in our vegetable gardens — thus its common name. Sometimes the leaves are slightly wavy or undulating, again similar to the way regular corn plant leaves often appear, which makes the foliage even more interesting. A corn plant usually begins its existence as a 1-2-3 plant, which means that the potted plant you purchased probably would have started off as three stems planted into the pot. One stem would have been one foot tall (30 centimetres), the next two feet (60 cm) tall and the next three feet (100 cm) tall. When these bare stems arrived as cuttings at the greenhouse where they are grown, the stems would have been planted into a pot, and in about a month, taps or heads would have emerged from near the tops of the woody stems. Two or three taps might have developed on each stem. As these shoots grew, they turned upright and became the growing stems above the woody stem cuttings that were originally put into the pot. The bottoms of the stalks remain bare without foliage. Since these are tropical plants, they like even moisture and high humidity. Lacking either, the leaf tips will turn brown and brown markings might even appear on the leaf surfaces themselves. It is important to keep the planting medium evenly moist and not allow it to dry out. The plant will appreciate being misted, but at the very least, sit the pot on a large pebble tray and have other plants nearby to add moisture to the surrounding air. As a corn plant ages, it will gradually accumulate more and more brown-tipped leaves. You can cut these brown tips off with sharp scissors, following the line of the leaf margin to make the cuts less noticeable. In time, the plant may become so unattractive that you will want to cut it back. You can cut back any stalk to just above a leaf axil and you can cut the stalk back as far down as just above the first leaf axil above the original woody stem. Cut the plant back so that the stems are at different heights conforming to the 1-2-3 form. New taps or heads will emerge from the leaf axils to form new stems. If you wish to start new plants and dispose of the old parent plants, take some cuttings — these will be terminal shoots at the tops of the stalks — and place them in dampened soilless mix. The newly planted taps will root and form new plants. You This specimen on the left has a wide dark green band running down the centre of each leaf separated from the lime green leaf margin by a fine white line. While the shiny leaves of this corn plant on the right are dark green with a narrow lime green margin. (All photos by Albert Parsons/For the Sun) may want to follow the 1-2-3 rule and plant three stems that are of differing heights to get a nice full pot. Corn plants like heat — they are originally from tropical Africa — and they become almost dormant when subjected to temperatures much below 20 C. A corn plant should not be located near a cold window during the winter or near a doorway where it will have drafts of cold air waft past it. Water a corn plant with pure water as corn plants are sensitive to fluoride and chlorine — you will have less tip browning if you use pure water. They also are sensitive to salt buildup in the soil, so flush the soil periodically and use fertilizer cautiously at low doses. A corn plant — or dragon tree, if you prefer its more sophisticated name — is an interesting architectural plant to incorporate into an interior landscape. Often seen in offices and other public spaces because of its tolerance for low light levels, this plant will add height and an exotic touch to your indoor landscape. Some corn plants have almost totally gold foliage. • Industry-licensed technicians • Quality service • Parts and repairs for all makes and models SPECIAL Licensed, Trained Technicians Top Quality Parts Nationwide Guarantees 1655 - 18th St., Brandon Mon. - Fri., 8am - 9pm; Sat., 8am - 6pm ROAD-READY OIL CHANGE** PACKAGE LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR! 44 44 ‡ Includes: ➡ PLUS PEACE OF MIND WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS! with these extra BONUS services! • Road-ready inspection • Tire Rotation Appointments are recommended, • Top up select fluid levels • Visual brake inspection **Up to 5L Quaker State Conventional Oil (assorted grades). Some vehilces may require more. 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Subscribe Now: www.canadiantire.ca Sale prices in effect until January 28, 2015 A PUBLICATION OF THE BRANDON SUN, DELIVERED FREE EVERY WEEK TO NEARLY 40,000 HOMES IN WESTMAN NEWS: 204-571-7384 » DELIVERY: 204-571-7425 » FAX: 204-727-0385 » E-MAIL: [email protected] FP CANADIAN NEWSPAPERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OWNERS OF THE BRANDON SUN ERIC LAWSON: BRANDON SUN PUBLISHER THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 • THE BRANDON SUN COMMUNITY NEWS • 3 BOWLING RESULTS Here are how things shaped up around the zone this week, MONDAY NIGHT MIXED MEN’S HIGH TRIPLE & SINGLE Mark Thomas 609 (219) Dave Stone 485 (194) Grant Olynik 476 (184) Jack Wyspinski 133 HIGH POA Mark Thomas +96 LADIES HIGH TRIPLE & SINGLE Brianne Fulmore 678 (317) Bev Powell 508 (224) Kim Rey 501 (188) Linda Willms 144 Michelle Gregory 135 HIGH POA Brianne Fulmore +144 TUESDAY NIGHT THUNDERBIRD LADIES Glenys Stanley 231 (628) Angie Smith 196 (538) Joan Walwyn 191 (538) WEDNESDAY GOLDEN AGE MEN Cliff Langan 402 (242) The BTBA Westoba Credit Union Brandon men’s and women’s city singles event, to be hosted by Thunderbird Bowl, has been rescheduled to this Sunday, Jan. 25. Watch for the results. You can check out the full league standings by going on line to thunderbirdbowl.ca and clicking on the Standings box. Visit Thunderbird Bowl at 2140 Currie Boulevard, or call 204-727-2695. Top scores Jan. 4 - 10 MONDAY MEN’S MERCANTILE MEN’S HIGH SINGLE Jeff Holder 266 Trevor Peters 256 Corey Van De Mosselae 244 Jeff Mann 244 MEN’S HIGH SERIES Jeff Holder 719 Trevor Peters 717 Ken Nicholls 675 HIGH TEAM SERIES Roland Wier Appraisal 2517 HIGH TEAM SER - HDCP Century 21 Westman 2853 HIGH POA SERIES Jeff Mann +136 SWINGING SENIORS MEN’S HIGH SINGLE Dave Bell 210 Don Couling 189 Barry Reilly 180 Dick Pow 180 WOMEN’S HIGH SINGLE Gail Pryke 179 Marge McAllister 172 Marsha Rice 163 MEN’S HIGH SERIES Dave Bell 554 Don Couling 514 Barry Reilly 493 WOMEN’S HIGH SERIES Gail Pryke 474 Marge McAllister 455 Maureen Mansell 443 MEN’S POA SERIES Duncan Kellie +70 WOMEN’S POA SERIES Gail Pryke +57 LUCKY SEVEN LADIES HIGH SINGLE Vivian Hamilton Arlene Elves Francine Kennedy Gail Pryke Nadean Donald HIGH SERIES Vivian Hamilton Arlene Elves Nadean Donald 165 165 163 163 162 436 421 415 Michelle Brown 5-PIN BOWLING Wayne Brown Harold Jonasson Bob Isleifson Elwood Myers Cliff Langan LADIES Pat Farrant Doreen Isleifson Merle Darling Norma Vandusen Irene Helgason Norma Vandusen Merle Darling 322 (173) 319 (181) 188 176 +52 312 (188) 287 (162) 259 (130) 259 (130) 140 +17 +17 MONDAY NIGHT PROVINCIAL MIXED LADIES HIGH SINGLE & TRIPLE Laura Tycoles 237 (649) Christine Riddell 221 (635) Michelle Brown 261 (626) CoraLee Baker 232 (626) LADIES HIGH POA Fern Plant +70 (227) Lynn White +38 (213) Debbie Mackie +27 (201) MEN’S HIGH SINGLE & TRIPLE Jerry Sayer 283 (721) Jason Mackie 281 (694) Bob Botham 246 (693) MEN’S HIGH POA Ed Kopacz +59 (268) Ian Mackie +56 (260) Mel Baker +44 (220) BOISSEVAIN Monday Dec. 15 Evening Pins Over Average Men Bobby Maningas +161 Ladies Judy Swanson +124 Over 200 Game Garrick Harper 218 Glenn Kentner 242 Cliff McCallum 216 Ray Wabick 200, 223 & 206 Judy Swanson 282 Bobby Maningas 294 John Reimer 223, 223 & 201 Helen Nantais 246 Mike Nantais 205 Barry Nelson 225 Over 600 (3 Game Total Points) Ray Wabick 629 John Reimer 647 Helen Nantais 614 Glenn Kentner 611 Tuesday Dec. 16 Evening Pins Over Average Men Keith Marshall +100 Ladies Chris Arthur +67 Over 200 Game Don Voodre 238 Doug Harper 217 Keith Marshall 203 Buzz McNamee 211 Chris Arthur 230 Ethel Black 208 Over 600 (3 Game Total Points) George Garland 649 Glenn Kentner 637 Wednesday Dec. 17 Evening Pins Over Average Men Henry Timmer +107 Ladies Alma Reimer +17 Over 200 Game Jim Ball 215 & 261 Gail Pryke 10-PIN BOWLING HIGH POA SERIES Francine Kennedy +98 Alma Reimer 200 George Garland 213 Doug Harper 223 & 206 Gary Zieler 218 Henry Timmer 288 & 240 Over 600 (3 Game Total Points) Jim Ball 645 Doug Harper 623 Henry Timmer 695 Thursday Dec. 18 Afternoon Pins Over Average Men Alfred Hart +148 Ladies Neen Patterson +56 Barb Hart +56 Over 200 Game Rae Patterson 213 Jim Hart 218 Thursday Dec. 18 Evening Pins Over Average Men Henry Timmer +69 Ladies Hennie Timmer +74 Over 200 Game Ken Dixon 224 Ray Wabick 239 Over 600 (3 Game Total Points) Laura Cuvelier 621 John Reimer 625 Henry Timmer 651 Subway Bowler of the Week Men Bobby Maningas +161 Ladies Hennie Timmer +74 Monday Jan. 5 Evening Pins Over Average Men Barry Nelson +100 Ladies Helen Nantais +91 Over 200 Game Ray Wabick 201 Cliff McCallum 250 & 231 John Reimer 248 & 201 Helen Nantais 202 & 239 Barry Nelson 235 & 221 Carrol Walker 226 Over 600 (3 Game Total Points) Cliff McCallum 653 John Reimer 613 Helen Nantais 634 Barry Nelson 634 Tuesday Jan. 6 Afternoon Pins Over Average Men Gene McCausland +107 Ladies Kerri Lamb +34 Over 200 Game Gene McCausland 220 Peter Dyck 227 Kerri Lamb 226 Betty Challner 221 Bill Challner 225 Donald Raine 238 Tuesday Jan. 6 Evening Pins Over Average Men Henry Timmer +161 Ladies Chris Arthur +35 Over 200 Game Myrna VanDamme 207 Over 600 (3 Game Total Points) Buzz McNamee 666 Barry Nelson 618 Henry Timmer 731 Wednesday Jan. 7 Afternoon Pins Over Average Ladies Myrna VanDamme +125 Over 200 Game Myrna VanDamme 279 Arlene McKnight 237 Kay Neufeld 201 Over 600 (3 Game Total Points) Myrna VanDamme 611 Wednesday Jan. 7 Evening Rudy Von Hertzberg 257 Barry Chernos 247 HIGH SERIES Rudy Von Hertzberg 717 Barry Chernos 673 Wally Matskiw 652 HIGH TEAM SERIES Union Shoes 2328 HIGH TEAM SER – HDCP Lyons Transmission 2778 HIGH POA SERIES Dan Karashowsky +154 T-BIRD MIX & MATCH MEN’S HIGH SINGLE Rudy Von Hertzberg 205 Martin Kusela 205 Bob Freeman 192 Dave Walwyn 191 WOMEN’S HIGH SINGLE Tammy Carleton 187 Debbie Burkart 167 Jeanette Duke 156 MEN’S HIGH SERIES Rudy Von Hertzberg 583 Dave Walwyn 565 Martin Kusela 515 WOMEN’S HIGH SERIES Tammy Carleton 498 Debbie Burkart 452 Jeanette Duke 433 MEN’S POA SERIES Dave Walwyn +82 WOMEN’S POA SERIES Brittany Malfait +69 MASTERS BOWLING CLUB HIGH SINGLE Roger Fortier 160 Steve Morrison 146 Don McRae 138 HIGH SERIES Roger Fortier 293 Steve Morrison 273 Don McRae 259 HIGH POA SERIES Don McRae +55 SPO THUNDERBIRDS MEN’S HIGH SINGLE Dave Walwyn 222 Jason Norminton 186 Art Haggstrom 160 WOMEN’S HIGH SINGLE Loris Desmarais 145 Darla 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When it was all said and done, Westman is going to be sending four teams to Provincials in Winnipeg and here are the players. For the ladies, it will be Karla Voth (Carberry), Gloria Mott (Carberry), Lisa Steen (Carberry), Fern Plant (Brandon), Linda Yablonski (Carberry), Angie Smith (Brandon) and Donna Garland (Boissevain); for the men: Alvin Howarth (Killarney), Des Murray (Carberry), Mitchell Mott (Carberry), Lucas Clark (Carberry), Victor Lavich (Carberry), Ken Dixon (Boissevain) and Irv Loewen (Carberry). It’s nice to see a good mix of talent coming from all the bowling centres in Westman and the teams are sure to do well at Provincials on Saturday, Feb. 21 at St. James Lanes in Winnipeg. Please keep in mind that if you are interested in coaching one of the teams for the 220, we are still in need and contact a member of the executive for further information. In order to coach you must have completed your Community Coaching (Level 1) and Respect In Sport. – Brian Tracy sunrisecu.mb.ca 4 • COMMUNITY NEWS THE BRANDON SUN • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 Chaining dog will cause, not solve, behavioural problems Some people keep dogs as inside pets, some keep dogs as outside pets — and some people keep their dogs on chains. A chained dog is much like a lawn ornament, although the dog isn’t usually placed in the frontyard where those passing by can see. Dogs that live on chains spend most of their lives with very limited contact with people and other animals. They are isolated, with a limited area of movement. The chain yanks and pulls on their neck, creating tension each time they attempt to interact with anything or anyone outside of their space. Unfortunately, dogs that live within these limitations are prone to a number of problems. First, the isolated lifestyle leads to underdeveloped social skills. These dogs often become anxious and uncertain about interactions with anyone that enters their space. A chained dog does not have the option of escaping a situation that makes them feel threatened, frightened or uncomfortable — the only choice they have is to stay and protect themselves. The Centre for Disease Control found that chained dogs were 2.8 times more likely to bite, with the highest risk being chained intact males. According to a study conducted by Karen Delise, author of “Fatal Dog Attacks,” 25 per cent of dogs involved in fatal dog attacks involved dogs that were chained. There are a number of reasons why people use chains or tethers. In some cases, people make the choice to keep their dog chained. In many cases, pet owners that have outdoor dogs make Dana Grove PET’S BEST FRIEND Dana Grove is an animal lover who works with several pet organizations in Brandon. » [email protected] the decision to chain them due to problematic behaviors that occurred when their dog was allowed to roam free. Whether the dog was wandering off the property, bothering neighbouring animals, digging up the garden or getting into some other type of trouble, in most cases the reason was to keep their dog out of trouble. Unfortunately, chaining a dog up does not work as a long-term solution. Chains, tethers and tie-outs can be used to allow a dog outside for a short potty break, or to secure a dog while camping. But a dog shouldn’t be left tied out for an extended period of time, and no dog should ever live on a chain. If you are having problems confining your dog, here are a few things to consider: LEAGUE CORNER BRIDGE LIONS MANOR GAMES Prairie Oasis duplicate bridge, Howell movement — Jan. 12 • Intact animals are much 1. Gary Brawn and Maurice Koschinsky 67.03 per cent more likely to jump fences, 2. Rhea Chudy and Ian Hamberg 65.73 per cent escape yards and to roam from 3. Ed Cuthill and Ed McKenzie 63.54 per cent their property due to “urges” 4. Judy Crawford and Sylvia Fawcett 66.44 per cent associated with their intact status. Spayed and neutered — Jan. 9 animals are much less likely to 1. Aude Pingard and Ken Drake 57.14 per cent roam than intact dogs. 2. Ashish Banerji and Kathy McCourt 54.76 per cent • Dogs lacking exercise are T-3. Gary Brawn and Don Fjeldsted 54.17 per cent more likely to roam and to run T-3. Ian Hamberg and Rhea Chudy 54.17 per cent off and chase things. 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Aside from providing some structure for your dog, you are also satisfying his need Attention gamers and for physical and mental CRIBBAGE league organizers: We stimulation all at once. will print results from any activity that is Prairie Oasis cribbage It is important to remember regular, organized and that chaining a dog is not a competitive. Submit — Jan. 13 solution to behavioral your scores and digital 1. Stu Mayo 756 points problems. Dogs are social photos (action shots!) 2. Marion Mackie 732 points creatures, and they are to » communitynews @brandonsun.com 3. Bee Meek 723 points happiest when they can live and interact with others. Ponytail Canasta – Jan. 3 Aces: Dawn Battams Anne Melnyk Kings: Betty Wilson Irene Clermont Queens: Gladys Tiller Delores Dechka Jacks: Irene Graham Wyn Curtis Tens: Frieda Taylor Elsie Parobec Nines: Flora Dyer Marion Reid 500 – Jan. 5 1. Marion Reid 2. Frieda Taylor 3. Glady Tiller 4. Audrey Tomiski 5. Anne Melnyk 6. Elsie Parobec 7. Dawn Battams Bridge – Jan. 6 1. Heather Smith 2. Helen Warburton 3. Audrey Shaw 4. Donna Brown Cribbage – Jan. 7 1. Frank Skuce 2. Gladys Welbourne 3. Lena Donald 4. Velma Beaudette 5. Joyce Parsonage 6. Shirley Pawlowski 7. Marilyn Gordon Whist – Jan. 9 1. Elsie Parobec 2. Ina Slimmon 3. Anne Melnyk 4. Frieda Taylor 5. Delores Dechka 6. Donna Brown 7. Gladys Tiller Siblings bond over books Research shows that reading to your children is hugely impactful in their development, especially in the early years. Parents are often a child’s first teacher, but if you get an older sibling involved in reading to younger ones, the result can be profound — for everyone involved. And, as parent, you get to enjoy watching your kids bond over books. There are many great benefits to sibling reading time. For the older sibling: • Provides a chance to be a positive role model • Builds self-confidence • Can be an opportunity for added responsibility • Extra practice reading • Builds vocabulary For the younger sibling: • More time connecting with books • Bonds with the older sibling and sees them in a leadership role • Reading helps develop young brains • See that reading is always important (no matter what your age) It really is a win-win-win for everyone. Not sure how to get started? As a parent, you can help kick start siblings reading together by: • Establishing a routine or time for them to read together • Helping with book selection • Encouraging talk about the story, the pictures and the characters • Suggesting the older sibling trying reading using different voices for different characters • Modeling good read aloud practices by reading aloud yourself Literacy doesn’t stop at reading. 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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S COMMUNITY NEWS • 5 THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 • THE BRANDON SUN 12TH ANNUAL Drew Caldwell MLA for Brandon East 204-727-8734 DrewCaldwell.ca A warm welcome to everyone attending the 2015 Lieutenant Governor’s Winter Festival! Members of the Brandon Troyanda School of Ukrainian Dance dance between performances at the Ukrainian Pavilion during the opening night of the 2014 Lieutenant Governor's Winter Festival. (File) Lt.-Gov.’s Winter Festival reflects the city’s diversity For the first time in its history, the Lieutenant Governor’s Winter Festival will be led by the British invasion. The English Pavilion will serve as host for the 12th annual festival, which runs from Jan. 29-31. “It’s the first time we’re hosting so it’s a real honour,” said Mo Karrouze, who helps organize the pavilion. Karrouze promises plenty of bangers and mash with onion gravy, cornish pasties and steak and kidney pies on the menu. Last year, the pavilion added a chicken currie pie that was a hit and it will also be back. “It’s big in England right now,” Karrouze said. “You go into any pub and you can have a good steak and kidney pie, or a chicken currie pie and a good pint of beer.” The 007 martini bar will also be in full swing, along with Somerset cider and good English ale. Those used to being policed by an English bobby while standing in line at the Army Navy and Air Force building in Brandon might be a little surprised to learn that the pavilion is changing addresses. With the German Pavilion pulling out of the LGWF this year, Karrouze said a move to the Victoria Inn will allow for 150 more people. “The ANAF has been great to us, but we’re looking forward to moving because we’ll have a bit more room.” Entertainment includes a walk down memory lane with classic wartime tunes on Saturday afternoon, while Maypole dancers will also take centre stage. Maypole dancing involves children dancing around a large wooden pole using ribbons to form intricate patterns as they go. And when the lights go down, The Beetles will once again rock the pavilion into the wee hours. The larger venue means the group is still looking for more hands to pitch in where necessary. “The more volunteers we have the less shifts everyone has to work and the more we can have fun,” Karrouze said with a laugh. Nine other pavilions will join the English, including the Chinese, Honduran, Brazilian, Scottish, Irish, First Nations, Ukrainian and Métis Pavilion, while the Philippines and Mauritius will be in the Global Village. Richard Bruce, chair of the LGWF executive committee, said the festival attracts people from across the province and has become one of the most important events on Brandon’s calendar. “It’s an incredible three days that comes from humble beginnings and has grown into a polished event,” Bruce said. “The city is much more diverse now and this is great way to see what our new neighbours look like.” City buses will once again shuttle festivalgoers to and from pavilions. Last year, during one of the coldest winters on record, the weather hammered the event with attendance down to about 40,000 visits. The biggest-ever was 2011, when a record-setting 59,503 visits were recorded. Bruce hopes the weather co-operates this year, but is always amazed at the determination of some festivalgoers. “People have lined up in 40 C weather and not gone away until they get in,” Bruce said. After more than a decade at the helm of the festival, the City of Brandon continues to distance itself from the event. Bruce said it’s time for the Capoeira dancers, including members of Brandon's Uma Filosofia event to evolve, but still De Vida Capoeira, perform at the Brazilian pavilion. (File) always sees the city as a “strategic partner.” He believes there are opportunities to grow the festival, to attract more sponsors and said it isn’t appropriate for city staff to be soliciting advertisers. “There is a volunteer group on one side that works with the pavilions and the Winter Festival and on the other side you have the City of Brandon and its staff that do part of it,” Bruce said. Lt. Gov. Philip Lee is expected to attend the event, along with a host of other political dignitaries, according to Bruce. For a full list of pavilions and locations, visit lgwf.ca or check out the Brandon Sun’s interactive map on our website. » Brandon Sun Reg Helwer MLA Brandon West 20 – 18th Street Brandon, MB R7A 5A3 Office: 204.728.2410 [email protected] www.reghelwer.ca Lion Dance and Tai Chi demo to follow in Oasis Lounge at 8:00pm Guest Chef Sue-On Hillman with assistant Ja-On Hillman from Brandon. Featuring 5 dishes that will be added on to our regular buffet. Items include: Deep Fried Wontons, Cantonese Noodles, Mixed Chinese Vegetables, Sesame Chicken and Chinese BBQ ribs. LEAVE THE DRIVING TO US! Jump on the Prairie Coach Charter. Charter Leaves Brandon at 5pm. Or hop on at Minnedosa or Neepawa! Call Prairie Coach to book your seat! 204-727-5215 or toll free 1-877-835-9505 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S 8 • COMMUNITY NEWS THE BRANDON SUN • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 12TH ANNUAL Once again, city buses on two routes will provide a free way to move from pavilion throughout the Lieutenant-Governor’s Winter Festival. Buses leave every half-hour from City Hall, although arrival times at pavilions are estimates. (Tyler Stephens/Brandon Sun) Canexus Corporation 8080 Richmond Avenue E., Brandon, MB Canada R7A 7R3 T 204 728 3777 F 204 726 5746 www.canexus.ca UPPER LEFT: Janet Johnston sells English sweets to patrons of the English pavilion ABOVE: Drummers at the stage show at the Brazilian pavilion. LEFT: Dancers with the Philippines pavilion cross their hearts during the Philippines and Canadian anthems at the Global Village pavilion at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. 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For further info, call Marjorie at 204-7273680 or Alda at 204-728-8790. • • • Brandon Farmers’ Market is open from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. inside the Town Centre concourse featuring local products including baking, canning, jewelry, crafts and more. • • • 82 Brandon Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron meets every Friday evening from 6:309:30 p.m. at the Brandon Armoury from September to June. Youth ages 12-18 are invited to join at any time throughout the year. There are no fees to join and uniforms are provided. For more information, call 204-725-4703 or visit 82air.ca. • • • The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (RCA Museum) at CFB Shilo — Come and see our First World War exhibit commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War as well as the 100th anniversary of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. Our Gun Park is open year-round with 28 guns and vehicles on display with interpretive panels. Dress for the weather as it is an outdoor display located outside our building. Winter hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is charged at the door. Call 204-765-3000 for more information or to book a group tour or individuals may self-guide during hours of operation. • • • Daly House Museum - The museum will be open for regular winter hours 10 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. The next exhibit, Gowen’s Brandon: Then and Now, will open on Jan. 21 with a reception at 7 p.m. This exhibit will run until April 30. For more information, call the museum at 204-727-1722. • • • The Brandon General Museum and Archives On the ground floor of the old Manitoba Telephone building at 19 Ninth St. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. On display is a new exhibit showcasing Manitoba Telecom Services’ history. • • • The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Hours are 1 p.m.-4 p.m, seven days a week. The museum is Canada’s only air museum solely dedicated to the preservation of the history of those who trained and fought for the British Commonwealth during the Second World War. Check out the RCAF Second World War Memorial, a black granite wall about 300 feet in length containing the names of more than 19,000 fatalities, with a larger-than-life bronze statue representing the fallen. • • • Brandon Community Builders “The Store,” is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Rolling Spokes building (former Radics). Use the back door. Something for everyone: furniture, dishes, toys, new and used doors, appliances etc. For more info, call 204-717-9900. • • • Seniors for Seniors offers exercise group at 9:30 a.m. with leader Lorraine Rozak with walking and light strengthening. Members $3.50; non-members $4.50. Rowdy Bunch at 1:30 p.m. Cards and shuffleboard keep this bunch coming each week. Members $3.50; non-members $4.50. Call 204-571-2050 for more info. • • • Narcotics Anonymous group meets Fridays at St. Mary’s Church, 9:30 p.m. • • • Weekly meat draws are held at the Royal Canadian Legion No. 3 in the lounge every Friday and Saturday from 4:306 p.m. for members and guests. • • • Prairie Oasis offers exercise at 10 a.m. Cost is $3; Scrabble at 1 p.m. Cost is $3; contract bridge at 1 p.m. Cost is $3. For more info, call 204-727-6641. • • • Weekly meat draws are held at the Army, Navy and Airforce Club No. 10 in the lounge every Friday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. All welcome for members and guests. SATURDAY, JAN. 24 Westman Immigration Services is offering a series of World Cooking Lessons at Knox United Church at 11 a.m. Cost is $15 per session. Today: Ethiopia; Feb. 7: Ukraine; Feb. 21, Columbia. To register call 204-727-6031 ext. 2239 or email jaimec@westmanimmigration services.ca or visit westmanimmigrantservices.ca. • • • The Global Market has This community calendar is a free service for non-profit or charitable organizations. Please email submissions as plain text to [email protected] no later than Wednesday noon, for publication in the following weekʼs Thursday paper. Events are published based on available space. For guaranteed publication, please email [email protected] moved inside for the winter! We are now open year round. The Global Market is open every Saturday at 23 12th Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • • • FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner class: Open Practice - takes place from 10-11 a.m.; Continuing class - Open Practice from 11 a.m. to noon at St. Matthew’s Church. For more info, call 204-571-0684. ••• Overeaters Anonymous meet Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. in the John Howard boardroom at 153 8th Street. For more info, call 204-7617504 or visit oa.org. ••• Zen Tao Chi-Kung Tai Chi is practised at the Brandon School of Dance (126 10 Street) at 9 a.m. Beginners are welcome anytime. For more info, call Sally 204-726-8220; Roger 204726-5293. ••• The Brandon Hills Model Railway is located at 19 Ninth Street. We have two layouts, ‘N’ and ‘H.O’ scales. We will offer advice on your layout and construction and check out your model trains. We are open from 10 a.m. until noon every Saturday. For more info, call Bob at 204-727-5114. ••• Brandon Community Orchestra meets Saturdays at the Brandon University’s Kinsmen Rehearsal Hall from 9:30 a.m. until noon. For more info, call Jeff 204-726-8294. ••• Divorced, widowed, single? Come join us. Prairie Social Singles, a group of people who like to play pool, dance, have coffee and make new friends. Contact Elvin 204-729-9001. up. For more info, call Justin at 204-720-9948. • • • Why eat alone? Club 77 members enjoy getting together for Sunday brunch each week at 11:45 a.m. at the Clay Pot Cafe. Good food! Great hospitality! New to Brandon? Call 204-728-0627 or 204-726-8240 or email [email protected]. Fun and Friendship since 1977! • • • The Wawanesa Lions Club Art Mart is a small gift shop with handcrafted items from Lions and local artisans. It is located in the Lions Clubhouse at 132 Fifth Street, (behind the Fire Hall). It is open Sundays from 1-5 p.m., occasional Saturdays and by appointment. Call 204-824-2722 or 204-8242457 for information or appointments. MONDAY, JAN. 26 Healthy Brandon’s Mental Well-being Committee is addressing the winter blues on Blue Monday with Beat the Blues Away at the Evans Theatre from 6:45 p.m to 9 p.m. They will feature drumming with the spiritual, healing beats of the Sweet Medicine Singers, the high energy rhythms of the Drum Café, the infectious Drums Alive and the healing qualities of Spirit Drums. Space is limited so call to reserve your spot at 204-578-2193 or email [email protected]. • • • The Brandon Public Library will have a session on eBooks and eReaders for beginners from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Please bring your device. Everyone welcome! • • • The post partum difficulties support group meets at 7 p.m. at the BRHC, Nurses’ Residence, West Lounge. We have occasional guest speakers. For more info, call 204-7253010. Child care may be available if contacted four days in advance. • • • Peace by Piece Quilt Group meets at Crocus Plains High School at 7 p.m. New members and beginner quilters are always welcome. Call Doreen 204-728-9944 for more info. • • • The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (Elk Lodge) meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Reading Hall. • • • Heritage Arts Centre Gallery in Hamiota is open on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4 p.m. or call 204-764-2400 to make out-ofhours appointments. Gallery exhibition for month of December: A beautiful display of quilts from Hamiota’s “Quilt ‘Til You Wilt” club. • • • Brookdale Belles and Beaus Square Dance Club dance Monday nights at the Brookdale Community Hall at 7:30 p.m. New dancers are welcome and the first three nights are free for new dancers so come try it! For more info, call Carole at 204-354-2338 or Karen at 204-354-2281. • • • Seniors for Seniors offers computer lessons with our interns. Basic computer skills, Facebook, Skype, email, Smartphones, Internet safety and more. Contact 204-5712050 to set up an appointment. Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • • • Adult Children of Alcoholics meet every Monday evening at St. Matthew’s Cathedral at 7 p.m. For more info, call Kathy at 204-730-0369 or Larry at 204-570-2020. • • • #60 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp Swiftsure is enrolling youth ages 12-18. Learn marksmanship, seamanship, sailing, leadership and citizenship. Parades are at the Brandon Armoury Monday nights from September to June. For more information, call the ship’s office at 204-728-3168 (leave message) or contact [email protected]. New cadets are welcome to sign up for this rewarding youth program. • • • St. John Ambulance invites you to become a volunteer. Meetings are held every Monday except holidays from September through June, at the St. John Ambulance Training and Community Services Centre in the Shoppers Mall Business Centre at 7 p.m. This is your opportunity to learn first aid, become an advanced medical first responder and serve your community. For more info, call 204-727-4092 or email [email protected]. • • • Ki Rin ITF Taekwon-Do Club classes for ages 7 and above are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at 126 10th St. Parent and child classes. Call 204-724-5933 for info. • • • » Continued on Page 10 SUNDAY, JAN. 25 Westman Jams invites country, old-time and bluegrass musicians, singers and music lovers of all ages and abilities to join us for friendship, music and fun at the Sprucewoods Community Club (near Shilo) from 2-5 p.m. the last Sunday of the month. Entertainment is free, everyone welcome. • • • Westman Self-Defence Club holds classes at the Ukrainian National Home from 2-4 p.m. 16-years-olds and Providing relevant news, sports and entertainment coverage daily to our First Nations neighbours. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: Keeping you in the Game. Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic Monday to Thursday 7 am – 8 pm Friday 7 am – 6 pm 1015 26th Street • Brandon 204-727-4753 PHYSIOTHERAPIST Sharon Shepherd PHYSIOTHERAPIST Jackie Guthrie PHYSIOTHERAPIST Karrah Howie PHYSIOTHERAPIST Dustin Richter MASSAGE THERAPIST Katie Stiff MASSAGE THERAPIST Cheryl Friesen 10 • COMMUNITY NEWS THE BRANDON SUN • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 WHAT’S ON? « Continued from Page 9 • • • Zen Tao Chi-Kung Tai Chi is practised at the Brandon School of Dance (126 10th Street) at 9 a.m. Beginners are welcome anytime. For more info, call Sally 204-726-8220; Roger 204-726-5293. • • • FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner and Continuing classes are held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Church. For more info call 204-5710684. • • • Brandon ANAF Steeltip Darts League meets Monday nights at the Army and Navy on 14th Street. Come join us in the fun and games. New members always welcome. For more info, call Mike 204-720-0388. • • • Meal on Wheels deliver a hot, nutritious meal by noon Monday to Friday to people living in their homes at a cost of $8 per meal. Meals for the weekend are available as cold meals and they are sent out on Fridays. Meals are available to anyone in Brandon by calling Prairie Oasis at 204-727-6641 • • • East End Sunshine Club meets Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the East End Community Centre for cards and lunch. New members welcome. For more info, call Ann at 204-7271198. • • • Weekly meat draws are held at the ANAF Brandon Unit #10 Mondays at 5 p.m.- Fridays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 5 p.m. Members and guests. • • • The Nearly New Shop, 601 Ninth Street, is open Monday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All profits to the BRHC. Donations gratefully accepted. For further info, call 204-7287137. • • • The Congregate Meal is served at Prairie Oasis Monday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at noon at a cost of $8 per meal. We also serve supper Monday evening starting at 4:30 p.m. in conjunction with Monday night Bingo. • • • Keystone Dancers evening clogging 6-9 p.m. and line dancing 1-3:30 p.m. are every Monday at Royal Canadian Legion No. 3. Call Jean 204725-2095 or Sally 204-727-8783. • • • Brandon Community Playgroups are open from 1011:30 a.m. Monday at the West End Community Centre and Thursday at South End Community Centre. Cost is $2 per family, bring snack. Call Stacey 204-724-2573 for info. • • • Seniors for Seniors stitch and chat takes place every Monday at 1:30 p.m. Get together for crafts and companionship. No charge. Proceeds from any items sold go to Seniors for Seniors. Call 204-571-2050 for more info. • • • Prairie Oasis holds fundraising bingo at 1:15 and 6 p.m.; duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. Cost is $3. For more info, call 204-727-6641. • • • The SW Branch of Manitoba Genealogical Society Library is located at Knox United Church and is open Mondays (except on stat holidays) from 2-4 p.m. or by appointment by calling 204-7253095. For more info about the society visit swmanitobagenealogy.ca. • • • Sprucewoods Community Club (hall near Shilo) holds cribbage on Mondays at 7 p.m. Cost $2. Bring a partner. • • • Prairie Oasis Senior Centre offers hot, full course, homecooked meals at 11:30 a.m. today and Thursday and noon on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Cost is $8. Call 204-7276641. • • • Wanted: women who like to sing. Come join in singing fourpart harmony a cappella-style any Monday evening. We rehearse at Trinity Church from 7-9 p.m. Call Audrey at 204727-0163 or Naomi at 204-7268569 for more information. • • • Assiniboine Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. at the Canad Inn. Call Bob 204-726-5448 or Ralph 204-726-1314. • • • UCT TRAVO bingo is held at the Brandon Friendship Centre. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early-bird games at 6:45 p.m. Regular games at 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY, JAN. 27 Are you a parent or grandparent alienated from your children and/or grandchildren? This is a support group to assist you in coping with your sense of loss, grief, despair. The group meets at 7 p.m. For more info, call 204-728-7208 or 204-725-4683 or 1-800-282-8069. • • • Diabetes and Heart Health Promotion located at A5-800 Rosser Ave., offers the opportunity to drop in and have your blood pressure taken. Call 204-578-2370 for information. • • • Welcome Here, a program for parents and children five and under who are new to Canada, meet every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Central United Church from 13:15 p.m. Practice English with your children and learn fun activities that will help them be prepared for school. Transportation is available if you live too far to walk. Take an English class while children are care for in child care. To register, contact Westman Immigrant Services at 1001 Pacific Avenue or call 204-7276031. and press 2. • • • Eating Disorder Support Group, held by Westwind Counselling. Groups will be held on Tuesday afternoons. This is a closed group and preregistration is required. Please call 204-728-2499 or email [email protected] to register. • • • Pet Picture THE SPONSORED BY OF THE WEEK "Hey, what channel is Animal Planet again?" Email your favourite pet’s most adorable picture to [email protected] February is 304 Pacific Avenue, Brandon 204-728-0033 39 Preston Street N., Souris 204-483-2193 Brandon & Souris After Hours Emergency 204-728-0033 Dental Health Month ALL Dentals for the month of February Call for your appointment www.gvac.ca Douglas TOPS 4560 meets on Tuesdays at Sprucewood Hall. Weigh in at 5 p.m. with meeting at 5:30 p.m. For more info, call Barb at 204-763-4768 • • • Tuesday Al-Anon Family Group (for families and friends of alcoholics) meets every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Church (use the northeast basement entrance). For more info, call 204-5713684. • • • The Brandon Board Game League meets every Tuesday. Brought to you by Playtime Entertainment and I Want That Stuff. Call 204-724-7295 to register. • • • Overeaters Anonymous meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the John Howard boardroom at 153 8th Street. For more info, call 204-761-7504 or visit oa.org. • • • Shilo Military Family Resource Centre Thrift Shop, located in the Community Centre, is open to the general public. Hours: Tuesdays 1:303 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. as well as Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. For more info, call 204-765-3000 ext. 4553. • • • Come visit 26 Fd Regt RCA - XII MB Dragoons Museum at 1116 Victoria Ave. and see a vast collection of historical military items. We are open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free admission. For other times, please call 204-717-4579 to book a tour. Check our website at 12mbdragoonsmuseum.com and Facebook page 26 Fd Regt RCA - XII MB Dragoons Museum. • • • Cribbage played at ANAF at 7 p.m. Bring your partner. • • • Cribbage is played at Branch #3 Royal Canadian Legion at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. For info, contact Joan at 204-728-7081. • • • Ninja Tots classes are held Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. for 45 minutes at 126 10th St. Children must be between the ages of 4-6 years. Fun, bully proofing and fitness. For more info, call 204-7245933. • • • FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner and Continuing classes are held from 5:30-7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church. For more info call 204-5710684. • • • Separated/Divorced Support Group meets Tuesdays at St. Augustine’s Church (downstairs) from 7-9 p.m. (use North East stairwell entry). Call Allison or Pat 204727-2955 or David 204-7276674 for more info. • • • Prairie Oasis Cribbage is played at 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Don’t need a partner. Call Gerry at 204-726-8358. • • • » Continued on Page 11 THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 • THE BRANDON SUN COMMUNITY NEWS • 11 WHAT’S ON? « Continued from Page 10 • • • Tuesday Tops MB #3778 meet at St. Matthew’s Cathedral with weigh-in at 6 p.m. and meeting at 6:30 p.m. For more info, call Ellen 204-724-2537. Use 13th Street entrance. • • • Bipolar Support Group meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 7th Street Health Access. For more info, call Nora 204-578-4823 or Marilyn 204-725-0607. • • • Central Happy Haven Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 p.m. at Central Community Centre for cards (500) and are joined by the Handbells at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays. For cards, call Doug 204-728-9430 and bells, call Eileen 204-728-1300. • • • Seniors for Seniors offers exercise group at 9:30 a.m. with leader Lorraine Rozak with walking and light strengthening. Members $3.50;non-members $4.50. Shuffleboard at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members. Competition and conversation. Yoga at 1:30 p.m. Relaxing and exercise all in one with instructor Marissa Cline. Members $3.50; nonmembers $4.50. Call 204-5712050 for more info. • • • Prairie Oasis offers choir at 10 a.m. every Tuesday. Cost is $1.50 per person; floor shuffleboard at 1 p.m. Cost is $3; cribbage at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. For more info, call 204727-6641. • • • 20-20 Toastmasters meet every Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. at Prairie Oasis. Please contact Bette at 204-726-4191, Patti at 204-727-2042 or Shirley at 204726-5344. • • • Carousels and Dolls Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. View over 6,000 dolls, Barbies, antique, composition dolls and more. Volunteers are always welcome. For more info, call 204-728-1245. • • • The Virden Legion Cadet HAVE YOUR BUSINESS RECOMMENDED Call Sara at 204-571-7404 to place your ad or for any inquiries. GALA RAISES OVER $58K FOR ʻROOM FOR RENEWALʼ The Gala dinner began in 1991 and has become one of the signature fundraisers for the BRHC Foundation since that time, raising more than $630,000 since its inception. Joining Burgess on the 2014 Gala Committee were committee members Brett Kennedy, Jodi Fawcett, Kerri Lynn Gudz, Kelly Lumbard, Sally Mott, Cheryl Nelson, Jill Stewart, Peggy Turnbull, Barb Webber, Terry Leech-Atkinson and Kelby Treloar. Planning has begun for the foundation’s 25th Anniversary Gala to be held Sept. 26 at the Victoria Inn. The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation is pleased to announce that its annual Gala Dinner and Dance fundraiser held in September of 2014 has raised $58,448.00 in support of the foundation’s “Room for Renewal” patient ward renovation campaign. A presentation was recently made by Gala Committee chair Brenda Burgess to board chair Derrick Stewart. The foundation’s “Room for Renewal” campaign was launched in September of 2014 with a goal to raise $600,000 in support of the upcoming creation, renovation and rejuvenation of patient wards 2014 Gala chair Brenda Burgess presents the fundraiser’s proceeds of $58,448 to Derrick Stewart, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. chair of the BRHC Foundation board of directors. (Submitted) Corps invites youth between the ages of 12 to 18 to come and check out the Cadet Corps. The Cadet Dragoons meet on Tuesdays from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Complex at 540 8th Ave. There are no registration fees, no uniforms, no insurance fees or activity fees, just a commitment to attend on a regular basis. For more info, call 204-748-3321. • • • Traditional Karate of Brandon holds classes and training for all belt levels Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7 p.m. for children and 7-8 p.m. for adults. Locations are Tuesdays, West End Community Centre; Thursdays, East End Community Centre. Beginners welcome anytime. For info, call 204-728-2612. • • • Hope Al-Anon Family Group meets at 8 p.m. in the basement at Knox United Church, (use east door). Call 204-571-3684. • • • The Rotary Club of Brandon weekly meeting and luncheon at the Roadhouse, Canad Inns at 11:45 a.m. Call Don 204-7270493 • • • Kiwanis Club of Brandon meets at noon at the Brandon University small dining room. Contact Peter at 204-729-8331. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 Nifty Needlers would like to welcome Isla Marsh and the Canadian Quilters Association travelling quilt show “It’s Time for Colour,” to Brandon at Central Community Centre at 1 p.m. Admission is $3. Please accept this as your invitation for friends and quilters. For further information call Barb at 204726-0102. • • • The Brandon Embroiders Group meets at the Art Gallery of South Western Manitoba from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Those interested in learning new embroidery techniques are invited to attend. • • • Brandon and Area Suicide Bereavement Support Group offers support to those who have experienced the death by RECEIVE FOR AS LITTLE AS 30 $ suicide by a family member or friend. They meet at 7 p.m. All are welcome. For more info, call Kim 204-571-4183 or 1866-367-3276 or email [email protected]. • • • Look Good, Feel Better Program is a two hour free workshop held to help women manage the appearance related side effects of cancer and or it’s treatments. To register please call Marg at 204-848-2163 or Helena at 204-726-8315 • • • Westman Cancer Support Group invites everyone who is experiencing a journey through cancer (any type of cancer, any stage of the journey) to attend our peer support group at Nurses Residence Main Floor, (go to the BRHC information desk and follow the signs) at 7 p.m. We are pleased that this group began in 2012 to offer you support and the support of others who have travelled this common highway. The sessions are designed to suit the attendees. Hope you will take the first step in joining with others who will share their » Submitted cancer journey experience. For more info, call Bob 204-7268875 or Ron 204-728-9728. • • • All residents and former residents of Kemnay are invited to a monthly luncheon at Huggy’s Restaurant. • • • Alzheimer Society of Manitoba offers weekly support group for people with Dementia at the Westman Office Unit 4B from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more info, call Grace 204-729-8320. • • • Zen Tao Chi-Kung Tai Chi is practised at the Brandon School of Dance (126 10th Street) at 7:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome anytime. For more info, call Sally 204-726-8220; Roger 204-726-5293. • • • Seniors Mixed Shuffleboard Wednesdays at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3, 1 p.m. New members welcome. For more info, call Karen 204-728-0759 or Marion 726-3374. • • • Club ‘77 Singles meet at McDonalds Restaurant on Richmond Avenue for coffee and conversation every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Make some new friends and discover what we have to offer. New to the Brandon area? Call us at 204-729-8982 or 204-726-8240 or email [email protected]. Fun and Friendship since 1977! • • • FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner and Continuing classes are held from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church. For more info call 204-5710684. • • • Wednesday TOPS 5277 (new chapter) will meet at Trinity United Church with weigh in at 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. with meeting to follow. For more info, call Marlene 204728-7590. • • • 71 Bty 2520 Royal Canadian Army Cadets meet Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Brandon Armoury. Army Cadets is open to all youth, 12-18 years of age. For more info, call 204-7287665. • • • » Continued on Page 12 A ESTEONE FMR ICE PU WITH NA IL BRUS H Book Your Manicure & Pedicure Appointments Today & Receive a FREE Pumice Stone! with Nail Brush PER AD th 924 – 6 St. Brandon 204-728-5060 FREE PARKING Gerry Paradis BOX 96 • DUNREA, MB • R0K 0S0 Office: (204) 776-2178 [email protected] www.paradisegeothermal.com CONSULTING • SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION Residential & Commerical Wiring 24/7 Service – Free Estimates Electric Heat – Trenching Fire Alarm Installation & Inspections Phone 204-727-1177 Email: [email protected] Fax: 204-725-4214 Stop in and check out our huge selection of Automotive, Residential and Commercial Glazing and Vinyl Siding Needs. Mike Kyle, Owner 640 Frontage Road Virden, MB R0M 2C0 Cell: 204-851-1061 Ph: 204-748-3619 Fax: 204-748-2411 • Mobile Service • Manitoba Hydro PowerSmart Contractor www.extremeglassandsiding.com [email protected] Sara Kooting • Special Project Sales • Phone: 204.571.7404 Fax: 204.725.0976 Email: [email protected] 501 Rosser Avenue Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0K4 www.brandonsun.com 456 McDiarmid Dr. • 204-727-2317 TO BE INCLUDED CALL SARA AT 204-571-7404 12 • COMMUNITY NEWS THE BRANDON SUN • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 WHAT’S ON? « Continued from Page 11 • • • Ever thought of joining a dart league? Brandon ANAF Mixed Steeltip Dart League meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Army and Navy on 14th Street. Come one, come all and have some fun. No experience needed All levels of players wanted, from beginners to pro!. League runs from September to April. For more info, call Susan 204-724-4282 or Dave 204-727-6983. • • • Prairie Social Singles meet for pool each Wednesday at 7 p.m at the ANAF Hall, followed by coffee at McDonald’s on Richmond Ave. For more info, call Elvin 204729-9001. • • • Keystone Dancers Clogging beginners at 10 a.m., second year 11 a.m. and intermediate at 1 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Call Jean 204-725-2095 or Sally 204-727-8783. • • • Come play Scrabble every Wednesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Army and Navy. Bring a friend. For more info, call Carol 204-726-1117 or Amy 204-7283271. • • • Prairie Oasis offers paint class at 9 a.m. Cost is $7; exercise at 10 a.m. Cost is $3; bridge at 1 p.m. Cost is $3. For info, call 204-727-6641. • • • Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays and Sundays. Contact 204-571-3685 (24-hour service). • • • Seniors for Seniors offers Senior Songbirds Choir at 9:45 a.m. with leader Albert Klippenstein. Members $1.50; non-members $2.50. Afternoon games at 1:15 p.m. Various board and card games. Members $3.50; non-members $4.50. Line Dancing at 2 p.m. All levels whether a beginner or intermediate - it is all fun and fit! Members $3.50;nonmembers $4.50. • • • TOPS Mb 5075 meets weekly at Grand Valley Community Church, 18th St. North, with weigh-in 5:45 p.m., meeting 6:15 p.m. For more info, call Jill at 204-571-9359 or email Bella at [email protected]. • • • Wheat City Al-Anon Family Group meets in the basement of St. George’s Anglican Church, side door, 8 p.m. Call 204-571-3684 for more info. • • • Canadian Blood Services donor clinic at The Town Centre is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 -7:30 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE. Walk-ins welcome. • • • Westman Narcotics Anonymous Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at the AFM Parkwood (rear entrance). THURSDAY, JAN. 29 Weekly bingos are held at the Royal Canadian Legion No. 3 banquet hall every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 pm.- early bird at 7 p.m.; regular games 7:30 p.m. All welcome! • • • Navy League Cadet Corp No. 4 Stan Hawitt is a youth organization for boys and girls aged 9-13. The program is based on a naval theme filled with fun, adventure, and friend making while developing patriotism, good citizenship, sense of duty, self-discipline, self-respect for others. We meet on Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Brandon Armoury. For more info, call 204-728-3168 or email [email protected]. • • • Brandon Community Builders “The Store,” is open from 2-8 p.m. in the Rolling Spokes building (former Radics). Use the back door. Something for everyone: furniture, dishes, toys, new and used doors, appliances etc. For more info, call 204-717-9900. • • • Seniors for Seniors offers cribbage at 9:30 a.m. Members $3.50;non-members $4.50. Out to Lunch at noon. Homecooked food at its finest. Cost is $8 and must pre-register by Tuesday at noon. Painter’s Circle is offered the second and fourth Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Cathy House leads a group of painters to share methods and ideas. Members $3.50; nonmembers $4.50. For more info or to register, call 204-5712050. • • • FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner and Continuing classer are held at 1:30-3 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church. For more info call 204-571-0684. • • • Summit Toastmasters Breakfast Club meet every Thursday at 7 a.m. at Aaltos. For information, call Paddy 204-726-6480. • • • Daytime TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursdays at 20-7th Street Health Access Centre with weigh-in 1:15-1:45 p.m. and meeting at 2 p.m. No gimmicks, just sensible weight loss since 1948. For more info, call Janice 204-728-1296. • • • Peer-facilitated eating disorder support groups are offered Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Westwind Eating Disorder Recovery Centre. For more info, contact Lynne at 204-728-2499. • • • SKY-HY Toastmasters meet at Prairie Oasis with the meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. Call Gerald at 204-725-4028 or 204-761-0622 for more info. • • • Prairie Oasis offers fundraising bingo at 1:15 p.m.; Tai Chi at 10 a.m. Cost is $3; contract bridge at 1 p.m. Cost is $3; duplicate bridge at 7 p.m. Cost is $3. For more information, call 204-727-6641. • • • TOPS (Take Off Pounds 0ff Sensibly) MB #2152 meets at Knox United Church (17th St. entrance). Weigh-in 5:50-6:45 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. For more info, call Olive 204-728-2898 or 1-800-932-8677. • • • Rotary Club of Brandon Sunset meets Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. at The Royal Oak Inn and Suites. For further info, call 204571-0329 or 204-726-0922. UPCOMING & MISCELLANEOUS Meals on Wheels will be requiring volunteers to deliver meals in January/February. Meals are picked up at 11 a.m. MB R7A 3X4. Include a brief story on the impact this person is having on the lives of others by being a caregiver and also supply your name and contact info. In November 2015, representatives from the community will review and select the “Caregiver of the Year” to be announced at a reception at city hall. • • • Expressions Coffee House is hosting their fourth event on Jan. 30 at First Baptist Church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and music begins at 7 p.m. This is an interdenominational project bringing together great local Christian talent and fellowship in a Christ-centered environment. Admission is by good-will offering. Coffee is free and specialty food will be provided for cash sale by Aida’s Catering. All are welcome to attend. For more information visit expressionsbrandon.com. • • • at Prairie Oasis and delivered to recipients. If you can drive once or commit to one day a week for a month it would be appreciated. Without drivers, this service is not possible. Please call David at 204-7276641 if you can help out at all. • • • Do you know a caregiver who comforts, is kind, empathizes and is caring? Brockie Donovan presents the Brandon and Westman’s Caregiver Award to help honour and recognize the caregivers in our community. Each quarter we will honour a caregiver based upon a review of nominations received from their peers, friends, patients, families and others who feel a particular person excels in his/her role as a caregiver. To nominate a person, send their name, contact info and employer’s name (if applicable) by email to [email protected] or mail to 332-8th Street, Brandon, » Continued on Page 14 JANUARY IS WEIGHT AWARENESS MONTH Have you weighed your pet lately? Overweight pets have an increased health risk. BEFORE WE CAN: • Determine your pet’s percentage body fat and ideal weight • Make a customized feeding plan to help them achieve their goal weight • And help you monitor your pet’s progress! AFTER Meesha lost 19 pounds! BRANDON HILLS VETERINARY CLINIC Companion Animal: 733 – 17th Street www.brandonhillsvetclinic.com 24-hour Emergency Service Available 50 204-728-2292 % OFF + ALL SIZES NO EXCEPTIONS! SAVE $500 Memory Foam Foam Encased Pocket Coil MADE IN CANADA PLUS DO NOT PAY FOR 18 MONTHS WITH NO INTEREST!* SAVING YOU MORE WITH NO ACCRUED INTEREST. Taxes, administration fees, delivery fees, and other fees or charges are due at time of purchase. No interest accrues until promotional period expires. See back page for details. Canadiana Eurotop Queen Mattress Set Reg. 999.97 CNADANAQP QUEEN MATTRESS SET 499 97 *See store for more details 1858 – 18th Street North • Brandon, Manitoba • 204-726-9225 “New Faces & A New Level of Service” THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 • THE BRANDON SUN COMMUNITY NEWS • 13 Trucks For Sale 610 ALEXFRASERAUTOSALES.com 2004 Gr. Cherokee no gst.....$4,500 2006 GMC Caynon Crew Cab 4x4 A1 condition, 6 months warranty SALE $8,995. 204-573-5730 #1539 BUY OR SELL YOUR VEHICLE Weddings 43 MARRIAGE COMMISSIONERS FOR MANITOBA 19 years experience Brandon weddings, $95 Mrs. Gladys Martine, English Ceremony, Mr. Peter Martine, French and English Ceremony. Will do out of town weddings. Phone 1-204-727-0233. Personals 94 DOES your partner make you feel crazy...and are you starting to believe it?! Call YWCA Westman Women’s Shelter 204-727-3644. Skilled Help Wanted 105 NORTHERN MANITOBA ECO-LODGE requires a Biological Interpretation Guide with experience & minimum of 3 years university with degree in one science. Also an experienced Heavy Duty or Diesel Mechanic/Engineer Ph. 204-353-2913, e-mail resume to [email protected] or fax 1-204-353-2944 Business Opportunities 139 BELMONT HOTEL/ RESTAURANT for sale 6 rental rooms with washrooms, bar with off-sales vendor and owner’s suite. Most furnishings are included. Own for only $89,900. FayMcEachern.com (204) 724-4456 MLS #1500889 Keystone Realty Houses For Sale == 200 = = = == PACKING SUPPLIES Large selection of boxes, bubble wrap, etc. 204-729-8989. Building Lots 300 BUILDING LOTS For Sale at Paradise Valley. Live in Harmony with Nature, 9 miles north west of Brandon. Acreage size lots, many with spectacular River views. Only 3 lots left in PHASE-1. Call Peter Tines, 1-204-896-7652 or Don Mitchell of Century 21 204-724-2743. Realtors protected. BUILDING LOTS 4-SALE in CHATER Historic Village charm awaits, 4 miles east of Brandon. Only 4 Lots Left In PHASE-1. Call Peter Tines, 1-204-896-7652 or Don Mitchell at Century 21 204-724-2743. Realtors protected. Miscellaneous Articles 400 ☺ Chiropedic Queen Pillowtop bed set, edgeguard, new, wrapped, worth $800, sell $395. (King set $595). Queen size 12-drawer storage bed, espresso color, $595. All products in stock. KDL Furniture, Wholesale, 660 Highland Ave. (south side of Trans Canada Hwy. in Brandon. Call 571-1971. Articles Wanted Trucks For Sale 610 2011 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD, 4x4, extended cab, long box $16,900. Ph. (204) 867-2463 or 868-5388. parklineauto.ca dl#4118 Vans 616 with the help of 2014 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, 7 passenger, 27,000 kms, $25,900. (204) 867-2463 or (204) 868-5388. parklineauto.ca #4118 410 PEOPLE’S MARKET: Buy & sell new & used furniture, coin/stamp supplies. Estates a specialty. 32-13th St. Call 727-4708. Guns Wanted 532 BATH & BASEMENT RENOVATIONS CONTRACTORS EAVESTROUGHING LANDSCAPING P.W. PENNER CONTRACTING. Bathroom and basement renovations. Book your renovation now! 21 years experience. For estimates call Peter Penner, owner/operator, 761-7999. KAZIC KONTRACTING Renovations, drywalling, tiling, etc. Any job - Big or small. 28 years experience. (204) 761-3958, (204) 761-0247 [email protected] LIVINGSTONE LANDSCAPING. Get your landscape design or quote started now. Serving Brandon & area since 1992. Call 204-578-5291. Visit our showroom, 370 Park Ave. East. BRANDON AUTO SALES CABINETRY & COUNTERTOPS 09 Dodge Journey 5 pass..$5,950 09 Chev Uplander 102K.....$6,950 09 Pontiac G6, auto.......... $7,950 08 Jeep Patriot, 4x4......... $7,950 08 Dodge Avenger loaded $4,950 07 Toyota Yaris, auto........$3,950 07 Ford F150 4x4 Xcab ....$5,950 07 Pontiac Montana SV6..$6,950 07 Grand Caravan Sto’Go.. $7,950 07 Jeep Commander 4x4. $8,950 06 Mazda 6, auto, loaded.. $3,950 06 Chev HHR auto ...........$5,950 06 Jeep Larado 4x4.......... $4,950 06 Mazda 6........................ $6,950 06 Chev X-cab LT 4x4...... $8,950 06 Expedition 4x4............ $6,950 06 Pontiac Torrent........... $4,950 06 Pontiac Pursuit 2-dr..$3,950 06 Chev Equinox AWD..$6,950 06 Chev Equinox AWD.... $4,950 05 Jimmy 2-dr, 4x4 ...........$5,950 05 Equinox, AWD............. $6,950 05 Chev Uplander Ext...... $3,950 05 Pontiac SV6..................$3,950 04 Jeep Larado, 4x4........ $2,950 04 Durango 4x4 Ltd. .......$7,950 03 Grand Caravan.............$2,950 03 Chev Avalanche 4x4....$6,950 03 Trailblazer LT 4x4 ........$3,950 03 Lincoln Towncar..........$3,950 03 Alero 2dr auto............. $3,750 02 Montana Thunder Ext. $2,950 01 Jeep Laredo, loaded ... $3,950 00 Dodge X-Cab 4x4 ........$3,950 00 Silverado ext cab 4x4...$3,950 Rob 761-5604 or Larry 727-1557 66th Street & Victoria Avenue 1 block south, 2nd house Giesbrecht Cabinet Refacing Book now for the New Year. Give your kitchen a new look without the hassle of removing your existing cabinets, saving money. Custom counter tops. Andy 727-6745 DONATIONS BRANDON COMMUNITY BUILDERS INC. Accepting donations of gently used furniture, appliances, renovation material for resale. Open: Thursday 2 to 6, Friday and Saturday 10 to 4 Suite #3-215-6th Street behind Rolling Spokes. Proceeds dedicated to affordable housing. 204-717-9900 www.brandoncommunitybuilders.org Complete exterior renovations, continuous 5”&6” eavestroughing, seamless steel, vinyl siding, cladding, windows, doors. For guaranteed satisfaction, Rainbow Eavestroughing & Custom Exteriors 727-1639. CASH FOR UNWANTED GUNS, ammunition & gun cabinet. Call Celest Payette at 204-747-4434. WILL BUY UNWANTED GUNS Call 204-834-2450, Carberry. Autos For Sale 600 2005 CHEV IMPALA LS, 3.8L, 178,000 kms, sunroof, spoiler. Clean local trade. $4,900. (204) 867-2463 or (204) 868-5388. www.parklineauto.ca dlr#4118 2004 Chev Impala, 114,000 kms, very clean local vehicle, $4,900. (204) 867-2463, (204) 868-5388. www.parklineauto.ca dlr#4118 CARPENTRY RINNOVI RENOVATIONS Specializing in tile, hardwood, finishing, doors, windows, decks, garages, additions/sunrooms, drywall and painting. Fully insured. Brian 204-724-6008. CLEANING SERVICES KAZIC Kleaning. Licensed and insured residential cleaner. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, 1-time cleaning, move-in/move -out cleaning. Call 204-721-2363 Email [email protected] CONTRACTORS TAKING LISTINGS NOW FOR 2015 SEASON Houses, barns, shop packages, pole sheds, tin work & siding - We do hip roofs up to 60’ high. EAVESTROUGHING ABLE EAVESTROUGHING 5”,6”,7” continuous steel trough; Vinyl, cement board and seamless steel siding; soffit, fascia, window cladding. Free estimates, 725-2294 Workmanship guaranteed. SNOW REMOVAL Residential & Commercial 204-573-3339 AS LOW AS PHONE 571-7400 Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm Residential or Commercial dd FREE SNOW QUOTES dd Snow clearing, hauling & sanding/salting. Serving Brandon & area since 1992. (204) 578-5291 www.livingstoneltd.com BUSY BEAVER SERVICES Snow Removal Also does tree removal Free estimates. Insured. 204-761-9777. FLOORING INSTALLATION FLOORMART Flooring installation and sales. Carpet, linoleum, hardwood, laminate, tile. Experienced and licensed installers. Work guaranteed and insured. Free estimates. Kyle, 204-573-7961. BRANDON EAVESTROUGHING (2008) Continuous eavestroughing, siding, soffit, fascia, cladding, HOT TUBS, POOLS, SPAS windows, doors, repair work, GOTTA HAVE KREVCO cleaning. Serving Brandon and Pool & Spa Sales & Service surrounding areas. Service to all makes of hot tubs Financing now available. and pools since 1985. 728-9507; 204-573-8868, 1-866-794-9224(toll-free). office 204-726-5888. Advertise Your Business Here For Livingstone Landscaping Ltd. ELECTRICIANS $ 2.85 EMAIL [email protected] SANDING and SALTING, Snow clearing & hauling away, call Cumming and Dobbie 204-726-0790. UPHOLSTERERS FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS in auto, furniture and marine upholstery. We sell a complete line of vinyls, fabrics and supplies for the do-it-yourselfer. Free estimates. Call Len’s RV, 204-728-4457. www.lensrv.ca PER DAY based on 22 words DEADLINE Monday 11 am for Tuesday insertion FAX 725-0976 14 • COMMUNITY NEWS THE BRANDON SUN • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 WHAT’S ON? as other events. We are a charitable organization and issue tax receipts for donations made to Prairie Oasis. Give us a call at 204727-6641. • • • Do you work with or know of someone who has suffered a stroke or had a brain injury or tumor? Are the words they are trying to say mixed up and don’t make sense? Have they lost their ability to speak, read and write? They could be suffering from aphasia a communication disorder. People with aphasia feel isolated and alone because they can no longer communicate. Westman Aphasia can help. If you are interested in learning more about Westman Aphasia Inc. please visit our website westmanaphasia.ca or email [email protected] or call 204-571-0802 for more program information or if you are interested in joining this community-based charitable organization and being part of our board. • • • Subsidized rides for cancer patients to the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre in Brandon or to Winnipeg are available Monday to Friday. For more info, call 204-5712805 or toll-free 1-888-8576658. • • • Breast Cancer Centre of Hope offers a community contact program with reading and video materials available. Call Helena at 204-726-8315. • • • YWCA Westman Women’s Shelter runs a support group for women who have experienced domestic violence. Call 204727-3644 for more information. • • • Valleyview Care Centre is looking for volunteers to entertain, visit and assist with church services, play cards or read. If you have the time please call Rosemarie at 204578-3412. • • • The Brandon Parent Child Toy Lending Library, located inside the Brandon Library, is an organization which encourages family play by providing hundreds of fun, educational toys and games to its members. It is run by volunteer members and is open four days a week. For more information, call Sherry at 204-727-5302 or Rochelle at 729-0428 or [email protected]. • • • Westman Hospice provides an additional community resource for persons living with a life-altering illness. Trained volunteers provide this service to persons living at home or in hospital. Outreach service may be requested by an individual, caregiver, family member or friend. To request service and-or more information, please call 204-727-1745. • • • The Women’s Resource Centre is seeking Board of Director member volunteers. We provide resources for women who have many different needs, including domestic violence counselling, children and youth counselling, technology use, workshops, group counselling, rental and job postings, and much more. For more info, Lisa 204-7268632 or [email protected] • • • n y do nl an O Br n’s o Le TAX FREE SPREE No GST & No PST ALL REGULAR PRICED FURNITURE AND MATTRESS No PSTALL REGULAR PRICED A PPLIANCES ! D ’ P F 18 M PLUS ON T AY OR ONTHS • No Money Down • No Interest • No Monthly Payments O.A.C. IMPORTANT NOTE! FREE DELIVERY! Within 100 mile radius of Brandon on purchases over $498 67 EXCITING LOCATIONS ACROSS CANADA OR VISIT US AT www.leons.ca 3635 Victoria Avenue, Brandon 727-4444 CANADA’S ONLY FURNITURE SUPERSTORES Locally Owned and Operated Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SOBEYS/ZELLERS VICTORIA AVE. W. 34TH STREET • • • Join Westman Wilderness Club for an overnight winter camp near Riding Mountain National Park on Jan. 30-Feb. 1. Also a day snowshoe on Jan. 31. Call Roger at 204726-5293. • • • Dance to the music of Plan B at Park Avenue Activity Centre on Jan. 31 from 8 p.m. to midnight, sponsored by Prairie Social Singles. Dry bar. Snacks served. Nonmembers $15; members and associates $12. For more information, call Lorraine at 204-725-2389. • • • FLK Taoist Tai Chi New Beginner classes registration: Feb. 2 at 9:30 a.m.; Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m.; Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. For more info, call 204-571-0684. • • • Brandon Public Library will have an author reading by Oriole A. Vane Veldhuis for a reading of her book “For Elise,” on Feb. 7 from 2-4 p.m. Everyone welcome. • • • Join Prairie Social Singles for their Valentine Dance on Feb. 28 with music by Slim Jim Trio at Park Avenue Activity Centre from 8 p.m. to midnight. Wear red! Pay at the door. Dry bar and snacks provided. For more info, call Lorraine at 204-725-2389. • • • A free bus trip to the casinos of Winnipeg (Club Regent and McPhillips) will be held Feb. 28. Bus leaves Prairie Oasis at 7:15 a.m. To reserve your seat call 204727-6641 or drop down to Prairie Oasis to sign up. Everyone is welcome. • • • Make a difference in someone’s life. Volunteer on the Klinic Crisis Line in Brandon. No previous counselling experience is needed. Full training and supervision is provided. Next training session is March 3 to May 21. For more info, visit ruralsupport.ca. • • • Prairie Oasis is hosting The Great Plains featuring Darrel and Saskia with fabulous Canadian music, celtic, blue grass, country and gospel on March 20. Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; showtime 7 p.m. Cost for the show is $15 per person. Dinner tickets are $10. Call 204-727-6641 to reserve your tickets or drop down to Prairie Oasis and pick them up. Everyone welcome. • • • Understanding Mental Health - Public Education Opportunities. One in five Canadians lives with a mental illness each year. Learn how to recognize the signs of developing mental health problems and learn how to act, react and help. The following public education opportunities are available in your area: Mental Health First Aid is the initial help provided to someone experiencing a mental health problem. Learn how to spot the signs and how to help.; SafeTALK is a three-hour workshop that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources; ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two-day, highly interactive, practical workshop for people who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping prevent the immediate risk of suicide. V i s i t prairiemountainhealth.ca for more information or contact Carla at 204-578-2400 to register or for more info. • • • Prairie Oasis offers hall rentals for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, socials and business parties or meetings etc. We cater meals to groups of all sizes for all these occasions as well LEON’S » Continued from Page 12
