1973-People of Oak River The final score was 6-5 and all of the Oak River team de- January serves not only congratulations for its victory, but for the Love That Haggarty way it accomplished the upset win. Oak River- The finish was right out of the movies. In fact, The teams were tied 1-1 after the first period and The Pas 2019 a movie may be made about it. It was that dramatic! led 2-1 after two before going ahead 5-1 by the mid-way It was the championship game of the Knights of Columbus mark of the third period. We invite community groups, organizations, schools, The Hamiota Trade Show rural tournament of champions here Sunday night, peewee Ron Meakin fired two goals for Oak River with singles go- healthcare, arts, athletics to have a booth free of charge! New year, and time to get organized for this years HTS! division, and the hometown team, with its back squarely ing to Haggarty, Darryl Dixon, Randy Hrabok and Donnie Last April, over 500 visitors came to the show viewing over Please get your registrations in by April 10th, the earlier the against the wall rallied to a stunning victory. Prize for the MacDonald. For The Pas, it was Carl Nillson, Gerard Ken- 50 booths. better for organizing. Oak River team is a berth in the big K of C tournament, nedy, Wayne Staple, Vaughn Karpan and Bill Stewart. Mark your calendars ~~ Stay tuned each month we will have new updates in the which will be held in Brandon and Shilo in mid-April. Assisting on Haggarty’s overtime goal was MacDonald and Date: Saturday, April 20th, 2019 Leader & on Facebook follow Hamiota Economic Develop- Here’s the scene: The Pas and Oak River peewees have ad- Dallas Strachan. ment’s page and on Twitter @HamiotaMB. Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. vanced into the final and the Oak River arena is jammed. The tournament’s most valuable player was Haggarty and 2019 will be a GREAT YEAR, see you at the SHOW! Capacity Crowd. A lot of moans go up as the visiting club Where: Hamiota & District Sports Complex you can bet that winning goal heavily persuaded the MVP More information or to register contact: Nancy Smith @ goes ahead 5-1. And there’s only 10 minutes left in the voters. Booth Size & Cost:10ft. X 10ft. is $50.00/booth with a cap 204-764-3050 ext. 107 game. Some of the crowd begins to leave. Three members of the championship team made the all-stars of $200.00. If you would like to cost share you can partner But, wait. It’s 5-2. And, with seven minutes left, it’s 5-3. - goalie Ross Perlmutter, defenseman Haggarty (who else?) with another business and share a 10X10 booth splitting the Email: [email protected] Ninety seconds left, and Oak River scores again. Five-to- and left-winger Dallas Strachan. Others on the first team $50.00 charge in half. Or Stop at the Hamiota Municipal Office: Registration forms are at the Front Desk and my hours are normally: four. And, with one minute to play, it’s tied. Pandemonium! were The Pas’ Bill Stewart on defense and a pair of Virden Entrance to the show is by silver collection with funds go- Now, it’s overtime. And, after just a minute and 10 seconds, players - Murray Braybrook and Kevin Woods- at right ing back into the community. Monday10-1, Tuesday 6:30-3:30, Wednesday 11-5 and Thursday 7:30-1:30. Oak River’s Kelly Haggarty pops in the winner and the Oak wing and centre respectively. River people are still looking for the roof to their arena. ATTENTION: All Manitoba Community Leaders. What can you do? Premier’s Volunteer Service Award 2019 1. Let people know about this award. Help salute the outstanding volunteers in our community 2. Select the outstanding adult and youth volunteers in the by nominating them for the 2019 Premier’s Volunteer Ser- community and nominate them for the Award. vice Award. 3. Submit all nominations by February 8, 2019. The nomi- Past nominees have been involved in a variety of areas, nation form is available at www.volunteermanitoba,ca/ some examples are: awards (if you need help see Nancy at the Hamiota Munici- community leadership pal Building) health and social services The Awards will be presented at the Volunteer Manitoba’s Volunteer Week Awards Dinner on April 11, 2019, at the recreation and sports Club Regent Event Centre, Winnipeg. Should your nomi- arts and heritage nee be selected as and award recipient, you will be notified education in mid March and arrangements will be made for them to environment multiculturalism attend the award presentation. For more information call Valerie Sawchuk, in Winnipeg at toll free 1.800.282.8069. The Hamiota Agricultural Society is co-sponsoring a “Young Farm Couples Evening” at the Hamiota Sports Complex on Thursday, January 24th, beginning at 6:30 PM. This event is being organized and spear headed by Hamiota’s native son, Kim McConnell. Together with Kim, the Ag Society is pleased to bring together a group of young, like-minded farm couples to discuss the challenges and the opportunities in today’s primary agricultural production field. Kim will be joined by Greg and Chantelle Donahue from Biggar, SK. The Donahue’s run a large farm near Biggar, testing some new European equipment and farming practices that show great early promise. Chantelle serves as Car- gill’s Global Vice-President in charge of seed, specialty seed and crop production. Chantelle, current- ly on maternity leave with the Donahue’s second child, is considered one of the most connected and influential leaders in agriculture. If you are a young farm couple, passionate about agriculture, and have not already received your per- Knights of Columbus- Tournament of Champions Pee Wee Champions at Oak River. Coaches Nick Hrabok, Bob Ramsey, Mac MacDonald. Back: Allen Armstrong, Kelly Haggarty, Darryl Dixon. Middle: Randy Hrabok, Gordon Wrightson, Cam Ramsey, Don MacDonald, Ron sonalized invitation, please RSVP to [email protected] , indicating that you would like to join Meakin, Ken Pedlow, Eddy Bryant. Front: Darryl McCharles, David Bullock, Bruce Shamray, Dallas Strachan, Jeff Hrabok, Ross Perlmutter us on January 24th for a very interesting “evening of discussion.” 2 January 2019 Jan Exhibition ~Art Class Students January Heritage Arts Centre Hamiota/Blanshard Seniors Jan 19/20 Tournament Peewee Boys Saturday and Sunday Sports Complex Happy New Year to all! I hope you all enjoyed the festive season while staying healthy. December was a full and exciting month Jan. 26/27 Tournament Atom Girls Saturday and Sunday Sports Complex lots of activities around the community. There were caroling services, craft & dainty sale, school Christmas concert, tour of lights Feb.8 High School Hockey Game ~Fundraiser for Cancer 8:30 p.m. vs. Rivers Sports Complex and much more. I hope you were able to take some of it in. A big thank you to Edwin Rothnie for taking a senior group out on a Christmas Light Tour around town with the Handi-van bus. Thank you to all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will Always enjoyable to see the bright lights of Hamiota! JOBS Winter is starting to settle in! To help keep you occupied this time of year, there are activity options you can participate in around be contacted. the community. At the Community Hall there is floor shuffle Monday mornings and card playing Wednesday afternoons. For a Mid-West Planning District JOB POSTING (OPEN COMPE- Mid-West Planning District JOB POSTING (OPEN COMPE- small fee you can come participate on a drop-in basis or attend weekly. At the Hamiota & District Sports Complex there is the Loop TITION) POSITION: The Mid-West Planning District is ac- TITION) POSITION: The Mid-West Planning District is ac- Club, walking the loop of the complex. A great way to keep active and feel refreshed! We also have available pool, snooker, or shuf- cepting applications for the full-time position of a Development cepting applications for the full-time position of an Assistant fleboard at Lilac Lounge on Thursday afternoons. At Park & Lilac residence we continue to have regular bingo and chair exercises. Officer/ Building Inspector to commence in March of 2019. Development Officer/ Building Inspector to commence in DEPARTMENT: The Mid-West Planning District is a progres- Our Meals-On-Wheels program is looking for extra help to deliver meals. To volunteer with this wonderful program you can con- March of 2019. DEPARTMENT: The Mid-West Planning Dis- sive planning district who provides service to the Rural Munici- tact Tammy Campbell at 204-764-2746. Volunteering can be fun, educational and very rewarding! You just never know what you trict is a progressive planning district who provides service to pality of Ellice-Archie, Hamiota Municipality, Rural Municipal- the Rural Municipality of Ellice-Archie, Hamiota Municipality, might take away from your experience. If you need information to sign up for this program to receive meals please contact Kelly ity of Oakview and the Prairie View Municipality. The Main Madsen at 204-764-4204, the hospital kitchen. Rural Municipality of Oakview and the Prairie View Munici- Office is located in Miniota Manitoba The successful candidate pality. The Main Office is located in Miniota Manitoba The Foot clinics are available if you need help tending to your toenails. To make an appointment with our wonderful foot nurse Bonnie will join a professional, high functioning planning district. successful candidate will join a professional, high functioning Crawford call the seniors office at 204-464-2658.