Eastern Beaches 1 Important Telephone Numbers
RM of Alexander Fire ...... 911 First Responders...... 911 Trainor Ambulance (Pine Falls)...... 911 Box 90, Victoria Beach RCMP...... 367-2222 Manitoba, R0E 2C0 RM of St. Clements Fire ...... 911 r Ambulance (Selkirk)...... 911 756-2701 - Office (Des) RCMP ...... 754-2300 756-8634 - Shop Medical Clinic (July & August)...... 754-2525 RM of Victoria Beach 756-2078 - Fax Fire ...... 911 u Ambulance...... 911 One call does it all First Responders...... 911 Police Emergency...... 911 for all your trucking needs at the beach! Police Non-Emergency...... 756-2322 c Summer Doctor (July & August)...... 756-2247 ● Gravel Driveways & Cottage Bases Pine Falls, Powerview, St. Georges Fire ...... 911 ● Screened Stone Ambulance...... 911 RCMP...... 911 k ● Excavating Nearest Hospitals ● Lot Clearing Pine Falls...... 367-5400 Selkirk...... 1-204-482-3330 ● i Beach Sand Manitoba Conservation Grand Beach...... 754-5040 ● Building Demolition Powerview...... 367-6130 & Removal Forest Fire & Tips...... 1-800-782-0076 n ● Veterinarians Complete Subdivision Road Selkirk Animal Hospital...... 1-204-482-4401 & Drainage Construction Coast Guard...... 1-800-267-7270 Chiropractor (Dr. Esser) ...... 367-4858 g Dentist (Dr.A. Grant)...... 367-4417 Lakeshore Stabilization Pine Pharmacy ...... 367-2517 - Natural solutions to your lakeshore erosion problems The Cottager’s Guide to the Eastern Beaches Area - We have the experience, equipment and Phone: (204)756-8381 Toll Free: 1-866-404-4844 Fax: (204)756-2662 l products you need Web: www.thecottager.com Email: [email protected] - Many satisfied customers over the past 35 years Publisher/Editor - Cathy Halgren Advertising Sales - Glenn Halgren - Large rock supplied & installed Printing - Premier Printing Ltd. Design/layout - Shelly Makus Design The Cottager’s Guide to the Eastern Beaches Area is published annually for distribution t - Complete engineering service on the May long weekend. Contents are subject to errors, omissions, and/or changes may be made without notice. Cottager Publications accepts no liability for content of ads. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. We wish to thank the advertisers Closed Weekends and other contributors without whose support this guide would not be possible. d2 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 3 INTERLAKE WOOD STOVES • Visit our expanded and renovated showroom with over 30 units on display including propane stoves and fire places and SPA WORKS • We display, sell and install prairie stone and Sunset stone • Factory built ceramic hearth pads in many shapes and sizes, also built custom pads • Propane stoves and fireplaces, propane tanks with certified gas installations • For your convenience, we now sweep chimneys on Saturdays • Large selection of pellet stoves, we stock pellet bags and pellet venting. Starting at $2995 Plug in or 220 volt
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4 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 5 Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach Reeve: Chief Police Constable Anglican - Lutheran Tom Farrell Stewart MacPherson Councillors: Pubic Works Foreman Partnership Worship Karin Boyd, Kathy McKibbin, Allan Scurfield Penny McMorris, Bruce Morrison Medical Office Schedule CAO 124 Birch Ave. July & August Raymond J. Moreau Golf Course Manager Anglican and Lutheran Parishes Invite the #303-960 Portage Ave. Winnipeg Karl Hutchison Eastern Beaches to worship with them. Phone Toll Free1-800-513-3839 The council of the R.M. of Victoria Winnipeg (204) 774-4263 Beach endorses “Recycling” The Anglican Parish of St. Jude, Grand Marais Website: www.rmvb.ca Service of Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. every Sunday during July and August. September thru June, services are at 9:30 a.m. For further info Greg Dewar contact Wilma at 754-6107. We'd love to see you! M.L.A. for Selkirk The Anglican Parish of St. Michael, Victoria Beach Selkirk Legislature Service of Holy Communion at 9:00 a.m.every 218 C Manitoba Ave Room 234 Legislature Bldg. Sunday during July and August, and at Selkirk, MB R1A 0Y5 Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V8 11:30 a.m. September thru June. Ph: (204)482-7066 Ph: (204)945-0143 For further info, please call Eileen at 756-2296 Fax: (204)482-4745 Fax: (204)948-2005 Everyone is welcome. Toll Free 1-800-282-8069 E-mail: [email protected] Trinity Lutheran - Thalberg St. John’s Lutheran 1 mile S and 1 mile E from Greenwald corner of Hwy 12 & Stead Rd . 1.5 miles N of Hwy 317 on Hwy 12 July & August June 5 – 11:00 Cemetery Service at Brokenhead River June 19 – 11:00 eaches ews June 12 – 9:15 B N July 3 – 11:00 June 26 – 11:00 Cemetery July 17 – 11:00 Service Interested in advertising? July 18 - 22 Vacation Bible July 10 – 11:00 Contact Glenn 756-8381 School [VBS] – 9:00 – 3:00 July 31 – 11:00 July 24 – 11:00 VBS Closing August 14 – 11:00 Deadlines are program ; picnic to follow August 28 – 11:00 June 15 and July 15 August 7 – 11:00 September 11 – 11:00 The Beaches News August 21 – 11:00 September 25 – 11:00 is available September 4 – 11:00 October 9 – 11:00 Thanksgiving September 18 – 11:00 Service at local businesses October 23 – 11:00 October 2 – 11:00 throughout the area. October 16 – 11:00 October 30 – 11:00 Reaching 5,000 cottagers! For more info contact Cliff Miller @ 754 – 8682 or Elaine @ 265 – 3213
6 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 7 Your Catholic Parishes invite you to come and celebrate the Lord’s Day
Albert Beach, Notre Dame de Plage Albert Chapel (Saffie Road) Mass: Sunday 11:00 am (en français) May - Oct. Fort Alexander, St. Alexander Parish Church (387 South Shore Hwy #11) Mass: Sunday 10:00 am Grand Marais, St. Theresa Chapel (Glenvale Ave) Mass: Sunday 10:00 am Powerview, Notre Dame du Laus Parish Church (40 Laura St.) Mass: Saturday 7:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am Stead, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Chapel (Stead Rd) Mass: Sunday 12:00 noon St. Georges, St. Georges Parish Church (baie Caron) Mass: Sunday 9:00 am (en français) Traverse Bay, St. Marguerite Chapel (Pitt Road) Mass: Saturday 7:30 pm Sunday 11:30 am (May - Oct.) November to March: Closed Manigotogan St. Louis Chapel Sunday 1:00 pm
St. Georges & Albert Beach Ph: 367-2571 / Fax: 367-2571
Father James Gray, pastor Powerview & Stead Ph: 367-2700 / Fax: 367-2700 [email protected]
Father Malachy Ekezie / Father Augustine Ezediniru Fort Alexander, Traverse Bay & Grand Marais Ph: 367-2561 / Fax: 367-4555 [email protected]
8 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 9 Julian Gorchynski Cottage Country Rep. Council’s Corner [email protected]
Becoming an elected official has been a steep learning curve! My vision was to strive for a more equitable distribution of services and tax dollars throughout the RM of Alexander. In conversation with other Councillors 255B Main Street Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 1S1 and our Reeve, we were able to develop an 11-point strategic plan which Ph/Fax 204-754-3400 Toll Free: 1-888-632-8221 17 Years of Cottage Country Experience we hope to implement. We inherited a few items that we are going to Res. 204 Grand Marais Blvd. Grand Marais have to look at with different eyes, and projects that we will have to be www.century21jefferson.com reconsidering. For instance, we have had a request to support the construction of a Victoria Beach Residents & Cottagers Regional Museum in St. Georges. The cost will be in the millions and I feel that having just completed the Library in 2010 (also located in St. Georges) In an emergency ● ● ● time is crucial! Council could not justify another infrastructure project of this magnitude. ● Civic address number signs are recognized by There are far too many other important issues to deal with at this time. Police, Ambulance and Fire We need to focus on providing basic services such as snow clearing, ● Reflects in the dark grass cutting, road repair and drainage. The devastating effect of last October’s weather bomb has created other projects that will deplete our ● Signs and/or Posts ordered and installed revenue. Ward 1 is physically separated from the rest of the RM resulting Call Carol - 756-6471 E-mail: [email protected] in long driving times for Public Works vehicles to come from Powerview Don’t chance being missed in an emergency to clear roads, cut grass, etc. I am striving to have a Public Works depot built in Ward 1 which will cut down the drive times, the hours and the fuel waste and result in an overall savings to the taxpayers. Within that building will be Public Use rooms that could be utilized by the various The magazine for Associations in Ward 1. Subscribe to cottage living & The With regards to Waste Disposal, although we have been assessed lifestyles in additional fees for waste disposal, Council has decided NOT to pass that manitoba and additions fee on to our customers. We will include this new fee as part of Cottager N.W. Ontario our general tax base and get back to basic services that we promised. www.thecottager.com Another area of concern is reflected in the present municipal boundar- ies which are extremely disproportionate. Did you know that 48% of the 2 Year Subscription Special tax Revenue comes from ward 1, and 38% from Ward 4? That is 86% of $20.00 (reg $33.60) tax dollars coming from cottage areas while Ward 2 generates 5% and To order call Ward 3 only 9% of the revenues. It is our intention to prepare new ward (204) 756-8381 or boundaries for the next election! Toll free 1-866-404-4844 We have reduced our present commitment to Boards and Committees Fax (204) 756-2662 resulting in a saving of thousands of dollars annually. We are not going to fix everything right away, but we are preparing Not exactly as shown. 120 McPhillips St. long range plans, we are making changes and we are exploring all the pos- Winnipeg MB 204-779-2900 sibilities. SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND www.wickerworld.ca ENTER TO WIN An English Set includes: 4 Game Chairs, Contact me anytime at [email protected] or by phone at 756-6319. Bay dining set by 1-42” Aqua-Tex Glass Top Table Cheryhl Corrie, MSRP $2299.00 Draw Date Dec. 31, 2011 Councillor Ward 1, RM of Alexander
10 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 11 FYI
RM of Alexander Public Parking – Harry Craig Road, Hillside Beach Yellow Brick Road, Belair Public Washrooms - Harry Craig Road, Hillside Beach Charlie Wall Park, Hillside Beach Yellow Brick Road, Belair Boat Launches - Yellow Brick Road, Belair Harry Craig Road, Hillside Beach Dockside Marina, Hwy 59 between Hillside & Albert Beaches Fishermans Wharf – Traverse Bay Road
• House & Yard Work Animal Control - Contact RM office in St. Georges, 367-6170 who will then • Install Civic Signs provide a phone number for Animal control and the By-Law officer. • Foot Care RM Alexander Public Works department 367-6186 or 367-6185 • Friendly Visiting & Calling Visit www.rmalexander.com for more information • Active & Healthy Lifestyle Promotion RM of Victoria Beach • Completion of Forms/Letter Public Parking – end of Highway 59 (watch for no parking signs) Read-ing & Writing Highway 59 causeway (Old Mill Park) • Health Education & Promotion No Parking on side streets Programs • Transportation/ Escorts/Errands No Public Washrooms • Intergenerational Program Boat Launch - Dockside Marina, Hwy 59 between Hillside & Albert Beaches • Service Referrals & Info Dogs must be on a leash at all times and owners are responsible to pick up after their • Congregate Meal Program pets. Dogs are not allowed on the beach 10 am – 8 pm from June 1 to Labour Day. • Adult Day Program • E.R.I.K.—Emergency Response Spring Brush Pick-Up - between May 1st and June 15th only Information Kit Fall Brush Pick-Up - between September 8th and October 20th only • Victoria Lifeline Victoria Beach Restricted Period – June 25 12:01 am and ends Monday, September 6 6:00 am Visit www.victoriabeachbeacon.com for more information
Whether you’ve fallen in the bath, find an intruder in your home, or RM of St. Clements detect a fire, Lifeline is ...24 hours a day...365 days a year. The service Public Parking - Grand Beach Provincial Park – no charge to get into the park will provide independence and security for seniors and their families. Public Washrooms – located throughout the park Lifeline puts assistance at the push of a button, activating an in-home Grand Marais Community Central – upon completion and opening communicator that dials the Lifeline Response Centre, connecting you to the support of family, friends or emergency services. The new Auto Boat Launch – Lagoon inside in the Provincial Park Alert will detect a fall and will summon help even if you are not able to. Balsam Harbour – Road 100 N Call the H.E.L.P. Centre for information and installation. Visit www.rmofstclements.com for more information
12 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 13 STATION HOUSE RESTAURANT 754-2873
• Licensed • Lounge • Satellite TV • Take out • Open year round Getting Married at the • Daily 4Specials Beach this Summer? • Visa • Mastercard • Amex • Debit Joan Merton • Next to Grand Beach Central Station MARRIAGE COMMISSIONER Eastern Beaches Area Available all year GRAND BEACH 204-756-3173 CENTRAL STATION [email protected] XTR GAS BAR & CONVENIENCE 754-3567 • Groceries • Propane • Rug Magician carpet cleaning machine rental • 99¢ Movie rentals • Fireworks THE MARKET • Vending kiosks & Flea market • Second hand used furniture - New mattresses • Phone 754-3567 to book space THE GRAND STORE • Gifts • Cards • Office & school supplies • Notions • Party supplies • Balloons • Used books • Water • Prepaid phone products • Kid’s stuff • 100s of items for your house or cottage • Camping supplies • Hardware
Moving Made Easier 754-3567 • U-Haul Rental Trucks • Cargo Trailer • Utility Trailer
14 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 15 Handyman Services gazebos•garages•renos•decks general maintenance Denis Fontaine Dependable • Honest 204-781-8737 Free estimates Great Food...Good Times! The Idle Thyme Licensed Open 7 days a week Restaurant Traverse Bay Corner / Hwys 59 & 11 Catering & Special Events www.idle-thyme.ca [email protected] 756-6535 EROSIONEROSION SOLUTIONSOLUTION EEXPXPERTSERTS Grand Marais 754-8886
~ Post Office ~ Groceries ~ Meats ~ Sundries ~ Bait ~ Fishing Licences ~ Propane Tank Exchange ~ Ice You’ve invested time and energy into building your vacation home at the Lake. Don’t let Mother Nature take it away Sum Stuf 754-3244 from you and your family. Lakefront Restorers has a ~ Books ~ Plumbing ~ Movies proven solution to your erosion!! ~ Toys ~ Hardware ~ Fishing/Camping Supplies ~ Crafts by Local Artisans ~ Souvenirs 204-771-2255 Jon Graham [email protected] ~ Fireworks www.lakefrontrestorers.com
16 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 17 Recycling assage herapy Recycling bins are located at the park- M T ing lot in the RM of Victoria Beach, the ~ ~ Beach Massage At Its Best ~~ Traverse Bay Nuisance Grounds and the Therapeutic, Relaxation, Sports Injuries Transfer stations in Grand Marais and Gull Lake. Edmond Beaudry RMT Recyclable Materials • Books, newspapers and flyers, maga- 5 Lakewood St. 756-6354 zines, catalogues, calendars - bundled Albert Beach (Winnipeg 204-231-3712) or bagged) A Body Mind Approach • White and colored office paper – sepa- rated • Boxboard –cereal, laundry soap, cards etc • #1 plastic – pop, water, liquor bottles • #2 plastic – vinegar, milk jugs, ice- cream pails, shampoo, javex, etc. • #4, #5, #7 plastics – ketchup, mus- tard, sour cream • Tin/steel cans – rinse especially pet rand arais ransfer foods G M T • Milk Cartons and juice cartons Station • Tetra paks - juice boxes and alumi- Friday - Tuesday - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. num lining - summer • Glassfood/beverage containers/ Friday - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - winter liquor glass Sunday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - winter • Corrugated cardboard – bundle, box or bag – drop off at depot only • Aluminum cans Gull Lake Transfer Station NO Styro – egg cartons, packaging, Friday - Tuesday - 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 insulations p.m. - summer NO Plastics – grocery/shopping bags, Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - winter packaging Monday - ll:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - winter NO Garbage NO Paint cans, Oil cans The seasonal time change will coin- NO Construction materials cide with Daylight Savings Time. For further information contact the Free crushed recycled glass available Landfill Office at 766-2388 or to the public toll free at l-866-205-8914.
Traverse Bay Nuisance Grounds Year Round Hours 9 am - 5 pm Closed Wednesday & Thursday Please Remember to Recycle!
18 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 19 Victoria Beach Sports Club 2011 events Victoria Beach Drama Club June 3 Evening Appetizers $15.00/per person Saturday June 4th – Catered Dinner $35.00/per person Ticket available at Saffies Store, Albert Beach or call Lori 756-2579 Annual Fish Frys - The V.B. Sports Club & the Volunteer Fire Dept. will host their very popular dinners again. June 18 - Sports Field, Hwy 59 next to the fire hall. Live music, silent auction, fun Home & cottage building Sun rooms for the whole family. Make it a day. Watch for posters. Fry time will be between 4 pm - 9 pm. Proceeds towards the New Victoria Beach Sports Club building fund. If Garages Decks there is a hint of inclement weather, we will have it at the Sports Club on Pine Rd. Shops Custom pine October 8 - Victoria Beach Sports Club. As this one is very popular we encourage you to buy your tickets early! There are two sittings; 4 pm - 6 pm and 7 pm - 9 Metal Roofing Concrete footings & slabs pm. Tickets at the usual vendors, signs to be posted. Contact Tracey 756-8755 Additions Concrete & wood basements Summerwinds Family Music Festival - July 22 & 23 Victoria Beach Baseball Field Hwy 59 Bring family, friends and lawn chairs and come and enjoy a variety of entertain- QUALITY WORKMANSHIP YOU CAN TRUST ment. Proceeds to the upgrade of the Sports field. WATCH FOR POSTERS Call Brenda 754-3456 to volunteer. Contact Glenn 756-2662 for more info Victoria Beach Wayne Thomas Memorial Ball Tournament - Sept 4 – 204.754.7535 Contact Kim 756-2984 Over 25 years experience Terry Fox Run - TBA Watch for posters Rummage Sale - Note new date instead of October – Sept. 24 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, VB Sports Club. Absolutely best deals in town!! There will be our annual Quilt draw, flea market, tons of clothing, food hamper draw and canteen will be open. Victoria Beach Meet & Greet - TBA Watch for posters. Enjoy good food, drink and company. Halloween Dance - October 29, 8 pm - 1 am. Fun for all ages. Victoria Beach Halloween Trick or Treat - Oct 31 Bring your treats to the ATTICATTICSS UNLIUNLIMMITEITEDD club to hand out and see all the ghosts & goblins. aa ddiivviissionion ofof DyDyssonon CCononssttrructionuction LltTdD.. Christmas Caroling (Victoria Beach area) - Dec 16 Call Glenn 756-2662 ((AAtticttic IInsulationnsulation BlowBlow IIns)ns) •• HHydroydro rebatesrebates maymay bebe availableavailable forfor fullfull timetime residentsresidents Christmas Caroling (Traverse Bay & Hillside area) - Dec 18 (subject(subject toto HHydroydro approval)approval) Call Glenn 756-2662 ••CCostost effectiveeffective 2011 – 2012 Curling - Watch for posters or contact Tracey 756-8755 •• SSignificantlyignificantly cutscuts backback onon heatingheating && airair conditioningconditioning costscosts Bingo – starting in June; Wed’s Contact Diane 756-6155 •• RReasonableeasonable ratesrates Club Rentals - For info on club rates and dates Call Gail 756-3063 • For old & new homes & cottages location of the sports club • For old & new homes & cottages All events unless specified are located at the Sports Club on Pine Rd in Victoria Beach. When the vehicle restrictions are on from June 25th to Sept. 5th, please access the club via David Rd. to Ateah Rd. to Pine Rd. or from Hwy 59, down Ateah Contact Oscar Albertlbert BeachBeach Rd. to Pine Rd. Under special permission, we are allowed vehicle traffic to the club 204.754.7535 only when an event is on. Please respect this right. Many thanks. www.victoriabeachsportsclub.com 20 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 21 TheCottager PHOTO CONTEST 2011 Victoria Beach Community Centre Win one of 3 great prizes, including: DON’T MISS THE 5TH ANNUAL – It is time for amateur photographers to start snapping those memorable moments at the lake. The Cottager is seeking entries for its 2011 photo con- test which will reward the first, second and third place finishers with valuable prizes (no substitutions). Deadline for entries is Dec. 31, 2011. The names of the winners will be published in our spring 2012 edition. 2 Recycled Plastic Adirondack Chairs! FROM Wicker World
KAYAK wth Paddle WE’RE GOING CARIBBEAN!! $300 FROM Gift Certificate Sportsman Marine Entertainment for all ages! Sportsman Marine he Summer Winds Family Music Festival will be Friday, July 22 and Saturday July 23. $300 Gift Certificate TFriday night once again will showcase the talent of the beaches area beginning with FROM Enns Brothers the return of our young guitarist and fiddlers. Making his first appearance this year is Here are the rules of the contest: Gord Hart. Friday night also includes Jarret Einfeld and Cam Trainor who enjoy playing 1. Any cottager is eligible to enter, except for professional photogra- guitar and singing. Sean Brown a favorite from inside the gates is also scheduled to phers and employees of The Cottager. play. Sean played the festival a couple of years ago and we welcome him back. Rock to 2. You may submit more than one entry, but each photo must be identi- the closing sounds of Roadhouse, a Winnipeg band whose genre is classic rock & rock . We are now accepting photos in a fied with your name, address, phone number and title even if all I’m sure we can expect a guest appearance from MC Graham Cameron. photos are sent in the same envelope. high resolution, jpeg format via e- Once again on Saturday children are invited to visit the activity tent, climb on the mail. Send your entries to 3. All entries become the property of Cottager's Publications and will [email protected]. not be returned. Cottager's Publications will have exclusive rights bouncer and enjoy the talents of magician Ryan. See The Cottager website for further to use the photographs for any purpose, including publishing your Saturday evening promises to be a night you don’t want to miss. Plan on wearing details by visiting photographs in print or electronic form in future issues, for product your best Caribbean outfit and kick off the evening with the reggae sounds of Rock- www.thecottager.com reviews, or for promotional purposes without further notice or alypso. It then switches to Celtic and back by popular demand is Dust Rhinos, where compensation. Blair and the band will get your toes tapping. For all you Parrothead Jimmy Buffet Note: When choosing the 4. To qualify, a photo must portray a scene or an event at a cottage fans, Northern Harbour from Ontario will delight you with the tunes of Jimmy Buffet. winners of our contest we or a lake. look for photos that “capture The evening closes with the popular band from British Columbia 54-40 who have been the moment” and provide an producing music for 30 years. Some of their songs include Miss You and Ocean Pearl. inside, personal look at cottage Photographer’s name:______Hope to see you there. country. While our criteria is based upon content, we also Address, postal code, phone number:______We would like to thank the following sponsors for their financial support, Allwright have to consider the quality ______Contracting, Ateah Realty, Clifton Trainor Construction, DMD Electric, Elliott Muzik, of the print submitted. This is Greenback Hunter & Fishing, Hillside Building Supply, Lorne Anderson Septic, Lyall’s becoming a bit of a concern ______with digital photography and at Landscaping, Riverside Development, RM of Alexander, RM of Alexander, The Cottager, home printers. Low resolution Describe the photo and how it was taken:______Trainor Trucking and Wayne’s Backhoe Service and the Department of Canadian Heritage, of a photo and poor print Building Communities through Arts & Heritage Program. quality deter from the photo ______itself. If you think you’ve got Also a big thank you to all our volunteers, suppliers and entertainers who all make this “a winner” it may be worth- ______festival a huge success. while getting it professionally Send Entries to: The Cottager, printed. 22 P.O. Box 40, Victoria Beach, MB, R0E 2C0Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 23 Victoria Beach Community Centre 5th Annual Update
elocating the existing aging operations from inside the restricted area to a site Radjacent to the sports grounds / baseball diamond, east of the municipal buildings and just south of the golf club, will bring all the services together…a true community centre! the facility PHASE 1 was completed as of December 31, 2010. This included: demolition and removal of existing skating rink, site preparation, drilling a well, and the construction of the toboggan hill, the outdoor skating rink, the warm up building, and a system of trails linking to the golf course for walking and cross-country skiing. Victoria Beach Baseball Field, Hwy 59 (next to the firehall) PHASE 2 will begin May, 2011 and be completed by Dec 31, 2011 (2,100,000.00) It includes a three sheet curling rink which is also a multi-purpose year round area. Friday July 22 - Gates open 6:00 pm The kitchen, children’s play area, library/resource center, office areas, 2000 square foot 7:00 pm Dylan Thomas – Classical guitar multi-purpose meeting room, large atrium with internet café and kitchen. The main Emily Green & Bryan Koshelanyk – washrooms and mechanical/electrical infrastructure for the entire facility will be com- pleted in this phase. Fiddles 7:30 pm Gord Hart PHASE 3 is projected to begin Jan 2012 and be completed by December 31, 2012. 8:00 pm Jarret Einfeld & Cam Trainor Phase 3 will include the West Wing - resource area, fitness area, and offices. 9:00 pm Sean Brown ($523,360.00) 11:00 pm Roadhouse PHASE 4 is projected to begin Jan 2013 and be completed by December 31, 2013 Phase Saturday July 23 – Gates open 3:30 pm 4 will include the multi-purpose hall including stage and completion of the and kitchen area ($872,400.00) 4:30 pm Rockalypso (Reggae) 54•40 6:30 pm Dust Rhinos (Celtic) CONTINUED SUPPORT 8:30 pm Northern Harbour (Tribute band to The Victoria Beach Sports Club would like to thank-you for your continued support. Jimmy Buffet) Donations can be sent to Laurie Danwich at Box 160 Victoria Beach Manitoba R0E2C0 11:00 pm 54-40 from Vancouver Tickets Friday: $10.00 person (includes 1 child 15 & under) Friday & Saturday or Saturday Only: $30.00 person (includes 1 child 15 & under) Additional Children: $5.00 when accompanied by an adult Tickets available at Saffies, VB General Store, Grand Marais Village Store or call Toll Free 1-855-786-7963
Canteen • Beer Garden • Children’s Tent Activities • Craft Tables For more information call Glenn 756-2662 To volunteer call Brenda 754-3456
24 Cottager’s Guide ECheckastern B outeach eours website www.summerwindsfamilymusicfestival.com25 Judi’s Hair Salon for Men & Women N Onalee ● Perms ● Coloring Bay ✗
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We specialize in variety Cottage Call for planning & garden design Country Nurseries •Perenials •Annuals •Herbs •Vegetables •Seeds Joanne Jonsson •Hanging Pots •Planters Trees & Shrubs 756-2490 • Located #62 Hwy 59, Victoria Beach
26 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 27 Come join the Grand Beach & Randy’s Water Service Area Development Corporation Bulk Delivery Service • Flat Rate at it’s spectacular 7th Annual Canada Day/ Deep Well Water Fireworks Celebration!! Tank Cleaning Service Cistern Consultations Hot Tubs Friday, July 1st, 2011 Randy & Ona (204) 756-3042 Pools Canada Day Grand Marais Recreation Association Grounds
Cake/Activities/Entertainment culminating in Fireworks at 11:00 p.m.
Plans for the day, in conjunction with the Grand Marais Recreation Association, include a Pancake Breakfast, silent auctions, craft DEVELOPING YOUR PROPERTY? HAVE IT SURVEYED FIRST. tables, cribbage tournament, enter- tainment, and beer garden. Times New fences must be on or within your property lines. New buildings must meet and final details to be announced. local zoning requirements regarding distances from property lines. Additions require accurate location of existing buildings prior to design or construction. A survey The Community Central Building, prepared by a Manitoba Land Surveyor will determine the physical extent of the title opening this spring, will house an to your property and offers peace of mind in knowing that your improvements are official Travel Manitoba satellite located within your title limits. office. Come and visit this beautiful new facility, including the Heritage section. We continue to collect Incorrect assumptions can be costly! Fences or tree lines may not be on or within photos, stories, and artifacts, and anyone willing to donate, share, lend, or vol- your property lines. Iron pins may have been disturbed, unlawfully moved or may not represent your property corner at all. Call us for a free consultation. unteer please contact Jean 754-3989, Luise 754-8109, or Laura 754-2224. Good fences make good neighbors! Be sure to check out our exciting new website at www.grandbeachtourism.com ISAAC & DENCHUK – MANITOBA LAND SURVEYORS East Beaches community groups, churches, and non-profit organizations are invited to post information and events at no charge, and excellent advertis- 200 Clandeboye Avenue, Selkirk, R1A 0X1 ing opportunities for businesses are available!! Use the CONTACT US tab on the Tel 1-800-325-5963, Fax 482-4015 website for information. www.idsurveys.com Serving the Triple “S” Region (Selkirk, St. Andrews, St. Clements), the Eastern GBADC meetings are held monthly and EVERYONE is welcome to attend. Beaches of Lake Winnipeg, and the Winnipeg River System For information check our website www.grandbeachtourism.com In Manitoba, under the Land Surveyor’s Act, only a commissioned Manitoba Land or contact Darlene Fisette, President, at 754-8109. Surveyor may practice Land Surveying. Violators subject to $2000.00 fine
28 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 29 30 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 31 Gift Shop Traverse Bay Corner Hwy 11 & 59 • Gifts for all Occasions • Accessories for the Home & Garden
Paul Lodewyks Plumbing H Lug Reasonable Rates Quick Service H Gourmet Foods Licenced and Insured H Melissa & Doug Crafts New Construction • Renovations • Repairs H Home Decor Opening and Closing of Cottages H Hatley's Clothing H Phone 756-2927 Cell 880-9464 Candles E-mail [email protected] H Gift Baskets H Garden Decor H Jewellery H Purses
Open Mon - Sat: 10 am - 5 pm, Sun: 12 pm - 5 pm Phone: Owner: Donna Shilliday 756-3555Shop online at www.plumcreekgifts.ca 32 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 33 SCHOOTERS PAINTING
Dan Schott Owner / Operator Interior Exterior Pressure Washing Drywall Repair
Cell: (204) 799-3241 Victoria Beach Grand Marais Village Store Ltd. Your Lottery Ticket Centre
■ Liquor Vendor ■ Groceries ■ Lottery Centre ■ Meats ■ Movie Rentals ■ Produce ■ Beach Toys ■ Jeanne’s Cakes ■ Minnows ■ Bottled Water ■ Fishing Licenses ■ Firewood ■ Motor Oils & Fluids ■ Ice
July & August 8am - 10pm 7 days Remainder of year: Sun - Thurs, 9 am - 6 pm Fri & Sat 9am - 8pm 754-2344 Grand Marais
34 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 35 36 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 37 Relax - Kick-back - Or Not! Welcome Grand Marais Event Calendar to the Lifestyle of Grand Marais • May 14 - Bud-Spud-Steak & Entertainment - starts at 5:00 - Sponsored By the Grand Marais Recreation Association - Tickets $15.00 (754-3726 or 754-2325) • July 1 - Canada Day Celebrations - Pancake Breakfast, Market Tables and Fireworks - Sponsored by Grand Marais Recreation Association; Grand Marais & District Seniors; and Grand Beach & Area Development Corporation. • July 8 & 9 - Sixth Annual Dinner Theatre - Sponsored by the Grand Beach Com- munity Club - Tickets available for $25 June 18 @ 9 am at the G.B. Clubhouse. • July 9 - Fire Hall Open House - 10 to 1:00 pm - Sponsored by East Beaches Fire & Rescue in Grand Marais * July 2 - Grand Beach Sandcastle Competition - Set right on beautiful Grand Beach. (rain day July 24) hite sands, a soft north breeze from Lake Winnipeg, hot dogs on the board- Wwalk, a jog along the country lanes, a campfire at night or a glorious stroll • September 17 - Traditional Fish Fry - Sponsored by the Grand Marais Local of under the stars - this is the scent and feel of Grand Beach in the summer. It is the Manitoba Metis Federation also a serendipitous reality for the residents of Grand Marais and area who per- • october 1 - Fall Supper - Sponsored by the Grand Marais Recreation Association petuate, protect and care for this idyllic lifestyle all year round. The village of Grand Marais perches comfortably at the most northern edge of • January 21, 2012 - Poker Derby - Sponsored by the North Star Hill Climbers the R.M. of St. Clements. It shares its rich bounty with thirty-eight other small Snowmobile Club - Registration at the Sandbar Motor Inn and not-so-small cottage clusters that exist from Beaconia to Albert Beach in the • Art/craft classes available for all ages weekly throughout July and August at R.M. of Alexander. Within these mini communities are about 2200 permanent the Spirt Rock Cafe and Inn. 6 Donald Street, Grand Marais right on the high- residences belonging to comfortably retired seniors, enterprising business own- way into town. Phone for information: 7754-2265 ers and active young families who call this little slice of paradise ‘home’. From Spring to Fall the balance of seasonal cottages and campground spots are filled • Flea market every Saturday in July and August....Car Boot sale or bring your to capacity, sometimes overflowing with happy vacationers eager to share the own table...rain or shine..10 till early afternoon at the Spirit Rock Cafe carpark sun, fun and activities of lake life. in Grand Marais...right on the highway as you enter town...or call 754 2332 Supporting the hopes, the dreams and this manner of living are four enthusi- astic community groups. The Grand Beach & Area Development Corporation, the Grand Marais & Area Seniors, the East Beaches Wellness & Recreation Coalition and the Grand Marais Recreation Association. These organizations have joined forces and are working diligently to create a three-phase structure that will house a Heritage centre, a Welcome centre, a Wellness facility, a Seniors centre, plus a large Banquet Hall, a Curling Rink and Skating venue. Phase I of the East Beaches Community Complex is already in place. Visitors to the area will receive a welcome from “Travel Manitoba” while they experience the history of the area at the Community Central building located a half kilome- tre from the main gate at Grand Beach Park. The Heritage wing is in its fledg- ling stage and local history buffs are collecting artefacts and data to create an interactive experience that moves the visitor from the time that LaVerandry first acknowledged this area up to its present day status. Phase II & III are blossom- ing on the horizon. Meanwhile, join us for a promising summer at this prairie oasis. You ARE welcome!
38 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 39 BLUE WATER LAWN SERVICES LTD. • Lawn Aeration • Fertilizer & Weed Control • Pest Control (poison ivy & insects) • Power Raking • Grass Cutting • Roto Tilling USING PHOSPHOROUS FREE PRODUCTS • Hedge/Tree/Bush Pruning/Removal • Eaves Trough Cleaning FULLY INSURED and • Snow Removal/ Including Roofs IPM certified • Spring and Fall Yard Clean Ups • Brush and Junk Hauling 756-2720 or 367-4965 E-mail: [email protected]
40 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 41 (The Terrific Beach Wear Co.)
● Clothing & T-Shirts ● Bathing Suits & Towels ● Misc. Gift Items ● Hand Crafted Jewellery
Majority of clothing & crafts created by owner or various artisans Valerie Gurski Michael Pawlitsky 52 Grand Beach Rd. (Grand Marais) 754-3527 Winnipeg Studio (204) 582-8459 May/June (Sat. & Sun.) July/Aug. (Daily)
42 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 43 CALL 754-3456 NEW CONSTRUCTION • COMMERCIAL • RENOVATIONS • GARAGES, SUNROOMS & ADDITIONS • PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADES • HOT TUB HOOK-UPS INSURED, RED-SEAL LICENCED JOURNEYMEN
SERVING BELAIR & SURROUNDING AREAS SINCE 1998 Foot Ease ROBERTA PAGE L.P.N. CERTIFIED FOOTCARE NURSE FOR IN-HOME CONSULTATION & CARE CALL 1 (204) 754-3007 Interlake Roofing & exteriors
Specializing in: ● New Roofs ● Re-Roofing ● Repairs ● Siding ● Soffits & Fascia ● Free Estimates ● Insurance Claims Welcomed
Continuous Eavestroughing Available Serving all the Eastern Beaches, Interlake Areas and Winnipeg All Work Guaranteed Toll Free 1-800-784-6872 Keith 756-3971 Albert Beach
44 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 45 Schneider’s Septic Service (204) 754-2361
✔ Repair and Service ✔ Backhoe Work most pumps ✔ Holding Tanks & ✔ Pump Accessories Septic Systems ✔ Plumbing Supplies ✔ Water Treatment ✔ Hot Water Tanks Equipment & Supplies ✔ RV Toilet Parts
Schneider’s Goulds Professional Dealer Septic Service Licensed Pump Installers CGWA(Canadian Ground Water Association) Certified Pump Installer Certified Tank Installer Liquid Waste Removal Rd 104 N. Grand Marais, MB Rd 104 N. Grand Marais, MB (204) 754-2361
46 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 47 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - The meeting will take place on Monday, October Grand Marais Recreation Centre 24th starting at 7PM and is open to all members of the east beaches commu- he Grand Marais Recreation Centre, located at 90 Matilda Avenue, turn right nity. Come on out and see what is happening at your recreation centre. Ton Donald Street, just past the Village Store as you enter Grand Marais, is the eastern beaches and area largest recreation facility. GENERAL MEETING & ELECTION - This meeting will take place on Monday, The outdoor grounds contain 2 slo-pitch diamonds, gracious room for soc- March 26th starting at 7PM and as above it is open to all members of the east cer, football, cricket, a hockey rink, part of the Trans-Canada Trail for hiking beaches community. It is at this meeting we elect two new executive members enthusiasts and ample parking. The indoor facility consists of a event hall with as well as our directors for the year. Come on out and see what is happening, a capacity of 250 persons and is available for socials, weddings, banquets and also we’re always looking for new volunteers. other events (to book the hall, call 754-2325, leave message). On top of that the inside hall has a canteen & kitchen, 3 sheet curling rink, upstairs games room President - Dwight Klatt 754-3726 and bar facilities. Vice-President - Marilyn Schneider Treasurer - Allison Smith Listed below are our DAILY events: Secretary - Leona Knott Hall Rental Director - Betty Cross 754-3839 Monday - HALL WALKING, Starting, November 1, also Wednesday & Friday from 9AM-Noon The Grand Marais Curling Centre is a three Tuesday - BINGO, doors open @ 6PM, games start @ 7PM - 12 Regular & 6 sheet facility, with some of the finest curling Special games ice in the EastMan region. It offers a variety Wednesday - CRIBBAGE, registration @ 6:30PM, games start @ 7PM - HALL of leagues and bonspiels for those who like WALKING (as above) the “Roaring Game”, whether it is participat- Friday - YOUTH DROP-IN, Starting November 5 starting @ 7PM - HALL WALKING ing or watching. We do offer our facility (as above) for birthday parties, family or community fun-spiels, whether it is for 2 hours or the Listed below are our SPECIAL events: whole weekend, we have rental rates for your event. We also have an upstairs and main level viewing along with bar facilities. Our bonspiels are full of great CANADA DAY - On Friday, July 1st the Grand Marais Recreation Association, times, great food and great curling and we always have a spot for your team in the Grand Marais Seniors Club along with the Grand Beach and Area Develop- it. All you have to do is register early for the event you wish to participate in. ment Corporation will be holding their annual Canada Day Celebrations. Kicking The 2011-12 season is hoping to start either October 24th or 31st with our events off in the morning will be a pancake breakfast starting at 9AM, then a Monday Mixed League and our Men’s / Open league. craft, flee market and bake sale, which will run from 10AM til 1PM. Up next is We are always looking for more members, whether you’re a senior, junior, the annual Cribbage Tournament, with registration starting at 1PM and games regular, stick, beginner, novice, competitive, young or old come on out and beginning at 2PM wrapping up at around 5PM. This event is open to all two- “Hear the Roar”, “Start Curling” If you are interested in playing in any of our player teams with an entry fee at $10. per person. Finally, located at our out- leagues, contact Chris at 754-3058 door stage area, festivities will commence at around 6PM with entertainment, complete with birthday cake, followed by our spectacular annual fireworks Listed below are the BONSPIEL DATES for the 2011-12 season: display at dusk. All the while the canteen will be open from 9:30AM til 9:30PM. for event information, email: [email protected]
FALL SUPPER - Our annual spectacular Fall Supper, this year will take place on Sticks-N-Stones, 2 person Stick Curling - November 26+27, 2011 Saturday, October 8th, with two sittings, the first at 4PM and the second at 6PM. Zone 9 CurlManitoba Senior Playdowns - December 1-4, 2011 Tickets for either sitting will be $15.00 each adult and $10.00 each child (under Freeze-out 3+1 Mixed Bonspiel - January 6 -8, 2012 12) and will become available at most stores and restaurants in the area some- Harvey Lacroix Men’s Cashspiel - January 13-15, 2012 time in middle to late August. Also, taking place that day will be the annual Fall Annual Ladies District Bonspiel - February 3-5, 2012 Cribbage Tournament, with registration starting at Noon, games beginning at Festival Fun-spiel - February 11, 2012 1PM and is open to two-player teams with a $10. per person entry fee. Ice-Breaker 2+2 Mixed Cashspiel - February 24-26, 2012
48 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 49 RED & RANDY RENOS When a ladder just • Window & Door Replacements • Roofing New & Repairs isn’t high enough...! • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations • Vinyl Siding • HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL • LOT CLEARING • Decks - Planning & Repairs • LIGHT CRANE SERVICE • PRUNING • SPRING/FALL CLEAN UPS, SALVAGE ....and more! 203-485-4021 754-3899 Fully Insured, Prompt Professional Service by Call for free estimates & friendly service Greg Parson 754-2191
50 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 51 Putter’s Traverse Bay Corner, Hwy 59 & Hwy11 Dream Miniature Golf New Under ment anage - 19 Years in Business - M new Watch for ments ◆ Open every day from 10 am - dusk improve ◆ 18 Holes - Everyone a different challenge ◆ Special Rates for Birthday Parties Fun For All Ages Come & See What We’ve Done To The Place
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52 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 53 HOW ABOUT ENJOYING SAILING ON LAKE WINNIPEG At VICTORIA BEACH YACHT CLUB
ictoria Beach Yacht Club hosts one of Manitoba’s largest catamaran sailing Vfleets, many other dinghies and sailboards and a small number of keelboats. Located on the east side of Lake Winnipeg, in the municipality of Victoria Beach, the Victoria Beach Yacht Club offers both recreation and racing fun. The Yacht Club was established in 1964 with the moving of a caboose across the bay in the win- ter and locating it where the Yacht Club stands today. The new building was built in 1987 as the old caboose had outgrown it’s usefulness due to size and wood deterioration. The new clubhouse features a central class room and a kitchen with cooking facilities, a fridge and barbecue. There are individual lockers and a boat storage compound, plus dinghy and catamaran launching off the beach. Races are held every Saturday and Sunday throughout July and August with deck barbecues held after every race day. The Sailing Club is hosting 3 Windsurf- ing Clinics this summer. If you wish to learn board sailing, how about joining the fun on the beach. The dates are August 13/14, August 20/21 and August 27/28. For registration and information please call the Manitoba Sailing Associa- tion at 925-5648. The Victoria Beach Yacht Club also proudly offers 1 week sailing lessons for 7 year olds and up starting at the begin- ning of July through to mid August. The first lessons begin on Monday July 4th. All instructors are fully certified by the Canadian Yachting Association and instruct a CYA developed course. Children are taught in Optimist sailboats, small boats that are perfect for learning sail- Enthusiastic young sailors take Optimist ing basics. Teens and adults learn in two sailing lessons at VBYC. person Laser II boats, all provided by the Victoria Beach Yacht Club. Lessons are held in the bay in front of the yacht club. Lessons are offered in the mornings or afternoons to fit into your family schedule. For sailing school information and registration please call Jona at 322-5227 before July 1st and after July 1st call Evelyn at 756-6525 or Jona at 756-8292. Sailing lessons registration also takes place on Sunday July 3rd at the Community Club swimming registration day at the clubhouse. If your family is looking for a fun, outdoor and environmentally friendly summer activities, the Victoria Beach Yacht Club offers the perfect opportunity. For VBYC membership information call Chris at 885-3012(Wpg) and 756-8292(VB summer).
54 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 55 Calendar of Events 2011 - Sun Country Arts & Crafts Inc. Sat. June 11 - Arts, Crafts & Yard Sale - Belair Field 10 am - 2 pm (Rain Date: Sun., June 12)
Sat. July 9 - Arts, Crafts & Collectibles Sale - Senior Scene 10 am - 4 pm (Silent Auction)
Sat. Aug. 6 - Arts, Crafts & Collectibles Sale - V.B. Sports Club 10 am - 4 pm (Silent Auction)
Sat. Aug. 27 - Arts, Crafts & Yard Sale - Belair Field 10am - 2 pm (Rain Date: Sun., Aug. 29) PAM SWYSTUN For information about becoming a member ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE or renting a table, call Mar Desmet, Victoria Beach, Ph: 756-2730. Nancy-Lou Ateah 26 Years serving the Community 1985-2011 WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGS AND WORKSHOPS
TELEPHONE 205-720 KENASTON BLVD (204) 489-0496 WINNIPEG, MB R3N 1Y3 Purple Pelican Glass Art Studio Open most days - Call ahead 756-6476 30 Rashee Lane, Hillside Beach Claudia Chomichuk [email protected]
Northern Lights Artisan Crafts Sales Summer 2011 Saturday July 16th Victoria Beach Sports Club, Pine Rd. Saturday August 6th Senior’s Scene, #1 Ateah Rd. Victoria Beach 10:00 - 4:00 Saturday September 3 Victoria Beach Sports Club (Christmas in September sale) both venues are accessible by car, please follow the road signs. New vendors from Ontario, Saskatchewan, BC and Manitoba...... silent auction and canteen Info: Merrilee 756 3398 Nancy 756 3447
56 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 57 Clifton Trainor construction 31 Years Experience ● Concrete Forming & Finishing ● Garage Slabs ● Footings & Grade Beams ● New foundations under existing cottages ● lot clearing & site preparation
Backhoe Service BEACHES DECK Decks are all we do Sales & Installations & Welding & Repairs ● Holding tanks ● Well pumps Design • Planning • Construction ● water cisterns & pumps Quality workmanship Clifton Trainor – Cam Trainor Ph: 756-8305 Fax: 756-3078 Call for info 756-3064 Fiddler’s Green Woodcrafts Interior Finish Carpentry ✦ Interior staircases ✦ 204-771-2255 Jon Graham [email protected] Fireplace surrounds & mantels www.lakefrontrestorers.com ✦ Custom built wooden furniture ✦ Wood, laminate & ceramic floors installed ✦ Carvings & gifts
WOODEN FURNITURE REPAIRED/REFINISHED ✦ Antiques a specialty ✦
cremation urns ✦ Stock & custom – Factory prices ✦
full wood shop services Rick or Merrilee Green By Prior EROSION SOLUTION EXPERTS 756-3398 Arrangement Traverse Bay EROSION SOLUTION EXPERTS
58 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 59 Green’s Gravel Box 7 Belair, Manitoba R0E 0E0
● Cottage Bases ● Lot Clearing ● Driveways ● Sand ● Gravel ● Rock
Jct. Hwy 59 & 11, Traverse Bay Corner Ruggles Green 754-6270 Manitoba’s Finest Selection of Pine & Cedar Tongue & Groove Products - Plus - A wide variety of Cedar and Pressure Treated Decking ◆ LuMBER ◆ Doors ◆ Plywood ◆ Windows ◆ Building Supplies ◆ Paints & Stains ◆ Hardware ◆ Paint & Stain Tinting ◆ Trusses
$20.00 Delivery charge - FREE on orders over $400.00 Ph: (204) 756-8308 Colin Roy Fax: (204) 756-3949 Free Estimates - Complete construction & service people available Hours Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Sat. 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Closed Sun. Rolling Security Shutters Providing Security for GRAY JAY CONSTRUCTION • Commercial • Residential TRENCHING & EXCAVATING • Cottage Properties FOUNDATIONS • LOT CLEARING • Boathouses CERTIFIED INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC SYSTEMS Free Estimates Repair Service Available 204-340-6195 Lauren O’Neil 229-6642 663-6549 Box 457 Pine Falls MB R0E 1M0 [email protected] www.kiwiinstallations.com
60 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 61 DIGITAL APPLIANCE REPAIR Richard Adamek Cell: (204) 801-2700 V.B.: 756-6181 [email protected] • Service on all major appliances • 30 Years experience • Certified M class electrical license • Plumbing, installations, carpentry, and exhaust venting • No travel charge for Victoria Beach and surrounding area (May to October)
DMD Electric Ltd
Qualified Licensed Electricians
Cottage - Residential Commercial Wiring Electric heat, installations & repairs
Your year-round electrical contractor, serving the Beaches, First Nation Communities and the Powerview/Pine Falls area for over 30 years.
Dennis Danwich Box 28 Traverse Bay, MB 756-2665 R0E 2A0
62 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 63 eace r P of Lakeside u M o i Y n r d o Surveillance F & Security Systems Offering the highest quality in 24 hr monitored alarm systems For home and cottage. 756-8121 (For details on Security Systems or Surveillance) GIVE US A CALL FOR PRE-WIRING NEW CONSTRUCTION
SECURITY SYSTEMS, CAMERAS, SATELLITE TV
Lakeside Surveillance
Providing Quality Service to Hundreds of Satisfied Ken’s Customers since 1984.
Lakeside Antenna Eavestroughing & Satellite Service ◆ 28 Ateah Rd. Victoria Beach 5 Inch Continuous Eavestroughing Sales, Service and Installation of ◆ ◆ ◆ Shaw Direct Satellite systems Fascia Soffit Pre-painted Colors EXCLUSIVELY Free Estimates
204 - 756-2709 756-8121 Ken Danwich 204 - 754-7015
64 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 65 Mikes Firewood Sales • Birch • Ash • Poplar - 1 to 3 Cord Loads • 8 ft or Stove Lengths • Split Wood Price includes Delivery Call Mike Carriere Ph. 754-8777 Belair, Manitoba
66 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 67 68 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 69 east beaches animal shelter
he East Beaches Animal Shelter (EBAS) has been operating since 2007. We Tare a shelterless shelter relying solely, at this time on foster homes to place animals that come under our care. EBAS would like to thank everyone who has supported us these past few years. Your generosity has allowed us to continue our foster care and adoptions, the TNR program, the lost and found network and animal rescues EBAS continues throughout the year with our fundraising Penny Drive and Pet Decal sales. Other fundraisers planned for the spring and summer of 2011 include: Sat. June 4 – Garage Sale/Flea Market/BBQ – Victoria Beach Sports Field Hwy 59 10 am – 2 pm Sat. July 16 – Silent Auction/Raffle – Saffies Store 10 am – 2 pm Sun. July 17 – Silent Auction/Raffle – VB Village Green – 10 am – 2 pm Sat. August 13 – Book sale – Tentative – VB Village Green – 10 am – 2 pm
For more information on these fundraisers or to become a member look for the EBAS flyer in the Cottager’s Guide ad bag or call Sandra 756-3117 or Carol 756-8657. Please consider fostering an animal in need.
Flower, before and after rescue.
70 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 71 Kerry's Cottage Lifting & Leveling Formerly Accurate Leveling ● Releveling ● Raising ● New Beams & Uprights ● New Pads ● Footings ● Grade Beams ● Pony Walls ● Free Estimates Box 138, Grand Marais, MB Kerry Thomas R0E 0T0 Fax: 754-2445 754-8970 Serving all of the Eastern, Interlake and Northern Ontario Beaches
Specializing in firewood (bulk, bundles): • Year round availability • Tree trimming & removal • Birch, Pine, Poplar, Tamarac, Ash • Brush hauling • Cut, split & delivered • Lot clearing
Lorne Green 754-7271 (Belair) 487-2238 (Winnipeg) Belair, MB C. FILLION CONSTRUCTION I
General Contractor Since 1977
● Renovations ● Additions ● Custom Built Cabinets ● Gazebos ● Project Management ● Sun Rooms
Box 47 Owner Traverse Bay, MB Claude Fillion R0E 2A0 756-2913
72 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 73 Simmons Electric Ltd. P.O. BOX 123 TRAVERSE BAY MB R0E 2A0 PH. 756-2399 FAX 756-2060 trenching, heating, service upgrades
Licensed & Insured Tradesmen FROM{ RENOVATIONS TO NEW CONSTRUCTION Call Bob
VICTORIA BEACH GOLF COURSE Come and enjoy our gorgeous executive length 9 hole gem!!! Green fees $12.00/$14.00 Car access May, June and September Twilight golf $9.00 per person, Mon-Fri, May June and September Cart, club rental available. Coffee shop. PHONE: 756-2435
74 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 75 Lyall’s Landscaping ltd.
CELEBRATING 23 YRS. Serving the Eastern Beaches
■ Bobcat Rental (with operator) ■ Sod Supplied & Laid (Kentucky Blue) ■ Lot Clearing ■ Lot too Low? Lyall’s builds up and slopes lots • EXCAVATING • LOT CLEARING ■ Post Hole Drilling - 6”, 9” & 15” • COTTAGE BASES • DRIVEWAYS • LANDSCAPING Top Soil - Supply & delivery • DEMOLITION • SAND, GRAVEL • SOILS (no pickup in yard) Shane ■ Limestone 754-6243 / 754-3831 Shop Fax ■ Gravel Driveway Repairs ■ Back filling etc. D.L. Custom Screen Works Ltd. Enclose your existing roof with screen walls. COMPACT EXCAVATOR Enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of your screened ■ All types of excavation room. ■ Underground hydro trenching ■ custom screen enclosures constructed from 11' digging depth maintenance-free aluminum extrusion ■ Stump removal ■ Add a screened enclosure to Drainage ditching your deck. ■ Swales Comes with removable screened roof panels. 756-8717 For an estimate call: Fax 756-8198 Closed Sundays Dan: 204 635 2384 h Larry: 204 635 2464 h 204 771 1078 c 204 981 8276 c
76 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 77 78 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 79 Keep mosquitoes away now ALSO available in winnipeg Call now to book your appointment for this season! Sunset Spray Services includes: • Washing the exterior of building. • Applying our safe non-staining product that is safe on humans, animals, plants, soil & water. • Full one year guarantee. Call now to book your appointment for this season! Call 754-2331 or Toll Free 1-866-995-2331 For a free estimate. *WE’RE ONLY AS GOOD AS THE LAST JOB DONE* Sunset Spray Motto
80 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 81 “Lorne”Anderson’s septic service - ‘Cwik’, Clean and Courtesy Service -
◆ Serving the East Shore of Lake Winnipeg and Surrounding Districts from Scanterbury to Victoria Beach Year round ◆ Three Trucks for Better Service ◆ Reasonable Rates ◆ 29 Years Experience 756-2460 Victoria Beach, MB R0E 2C0 Lorne says “In Our Game; A Flush Beats A Full House”
Jct. Hwy 59 & 11
756-3966 ◆ Major & Minor Auto Repairs ◆ Licenced Mechanic (40 yrs. experience) ◆ Tow Truck Service 24/7 ◆ Service Calls Open 6 days a week (Year-round) Traverse ClosedBay Sundays Auto Service Eric & Debbie Kolehmainen
82 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 83 TRAVERSE BAY CORNER Corner of Hwy #59 & Hwy #11, Traverse Bay, Manitoba ♦ Lotto Centre ♦ Movies ♦ Groceries ♦ Gas Bar ♦ Propane ♦ Firewood ♦ Post Office ♦ Liquor Vendor ♦ Air Compressor ♦ Hardware ♦ Laundromat ♦ Free Summer Delivery within a 10 mile radius (minimum purchase required) Paul Gooding Phone: 756-2366 Fax: 756-6484 TWO STORRY CONSTRUCTION Finish Carpentry • Roofing Decks / Fences / Sheds Basement Development • Drywall For An Estimate Call: K evin Storry Victoria Beach Bill Storry C: 223-8535 1-204-756-2024 C: 232-5553
“Fast Friendly Service” Now Available Holding Tank Installation Excavating Work • Portable Toilet Rentals 754-8085
84 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 85 Einfeld’s Bakery Ltd Victoria Beach
756-2533 Open weekends from May longweekend till mid June Then open 7 days a week Pre-Season Hours Regular Summer Hours Fri. 12 - 7 pm Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 2 & 4 - 8 pm Sat. 10 am - 7 pm Sat. 9 am - 8 pm Sun. 10 am - 6 pm Sun. 10 am - 2 & 4 - 7 pm May Longweekend Mon. 10 am - 6 pm & Thanksgiving
86 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 87 Spring Burning Notice lueberry idge ontractinG B R C anitoba Conservation would like to take this ◆ Stump Grinding Mopportunity to remind everyone about the need to have a burning permit when burning grass ◆ Bob Cat Service or debris. The Wildfires Act requires that burning permits be obtained from April 1 to November ◆ Gravel 15. These permits are available at no charge from your local fire department or at any Manitoba Gib Thorson Ph: 754-3051 Box 194, Grand Marais Conservation District Office. We are encouraging R0E 0T0 Cell: (204)291-1166 you to burn in a safe manner to ensure a fire will not escape onto surrounding private or crown land. We Aim To Please Manitoba Conservation reserves the right to can- - Free Estimates cel burning permits during periods of extreme fire hazard. - Figerglass & Asphalt shingles 20 yr to Lifetime Warranty Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach – Clean up & Haul away debris - Glass gase sheets & Peeland stick covering Fire pit permits are required for all open fires in the RM of Victoria Beach. (for low slopes) Blank applications are available at the fire department in mail box #1. - Soffits, Fascia, Rotten Decking, Ridge Vents and Roof Vents - 5 to 10 Year Workmanship Warranty Pine Falls District Office 367-6130 Most in the Business Grand Beach District Office 754-5040 204-340-6199 Help keep our beaches clean!
88 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 89 Beam Replacement Painting
Post & Pad Upgrades Staining
Shim Job’s Deck Repairs • Groceries • Deli • Ice Roofing Vinyl Siding • Clothing • Gifts • Movie Rentals • Fresh Produce` • Meats • Gluten Free Food
Open 7 days a week Phone: 204-669-8049 or 754-3899 Off season hours posted at store Cell: 204-481-0263 Fax: 204-669-8049 Sub Cool Ltd 825 Henderson Hwy Box 179 Winnipeg, MB Refrigeration Victoria Beach, MB R2K 2L2 Air Conditioning R0E 2C0 6 Heating 7 6 Gas Fitting 5 • Serving Manitoba 3 for over 25 years 6 • Commercial & - Residential - 3 • Installation Sales 8 & Service
4 Diagnostic Service specialists 5 Ice Makers, Freezers, Walk in Boxes, Reach ins, Display Cases, 0 Heat Pumps, Air Make-ups, Rooftop Heating & Cooling, Humidifiers, 5 Air Cleaners, Gas & Electric Furnaces, Heat Recovery Ventilators, 4 Germicidal Air Purifiers 3
90 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 91 first trail checkpoint and the Birchwood Motor Hotel hosted the final check point Victoria Beach SnowDrifters and put on a fabulous buffet at the end of the day.
March brought the Children’s Carnival scheduled at the VB Sports Club. Some of he Victoria Beach Snowdrifters snowmobile club has been in existence since the events for the children include three legged races, fish toss, egg and spoon snowmobiling became a winter activity with the club being founded in 1962. T races, boot toss and an obstacle course. Everyone enjoyed hotdogs and ham- The club’s base grooming area is from Belair area and north to Victoria Beach, burgers cooked on the barbecue and hot and cold drinks to keep you refreshed on east towards Pine Falls, south to Stead and west to the lake. Trails are also a sunny crisp day. staked and groomed on Lake Winnipeg from Belair to Victoria Beach to #504 continuing around to Albert Beach. Trails are also groomed along roadway ditches What’s’ up for next season? such as #59 highway from Traverse Bay Corner to #504 and the lake, entire Mug, Spud & Steak nite at the Birchwood Hotel - Saturday September 24, 2011 length along Lakeshore Drive on the east side, Highway # 11 east of Traverse Bay Club Rides -various weekends, to be determined according to trail conditions Corner Store and along the railway bed from Hillside Road to Belair Road. We also Poker Derby – in Belair Forest, Elk Island, Pine Falls, Grand Marais, start - groom a trail to Hecla Island, depending on ice conditions each winter season. Hillside Power Products, finish at Birchwood MotorH otel - February 18, 2012 The club’s objectives are to enhance the enjoyment of snowmobiling in the area Kid’s Carnival – VB Sports Club – March 10, 2012 through fellowship, family outings and special events. The Snowdrifters are under Riding through the Wilderness on Beautifully Groomed Trails – Always!!! the umbrella of Snoman, who coordinates all snowmobile trail activities through- out the province. The Victoria Beach Snowdrifters Club’s website, www.vbsnowdrifters.ca, has up to date information on all events, an abundance of photos and a host of other informational links. We would like to encourage local snowmobile enthusiasts to join the club through the website. We look forward to seeing you out in cottage country in the summer time and also once the snow flies! Chris Aldridge
Last season’s activities began, no snow as yet, but fundraiser time, on Satur- day, September 25th with a Mug, Spud and Steak nite at the Birchwood Hotel. We had close to 150 guests, who had a great time, great food and a large selection of prizes from the silent auction. Sold out for our 1st annual nite, many more annual Mug, Spud Steak nites are to come as a fundraising event. All fundraising activities are to raise $ to finance a new groomer shelter on land we have leased at the corner of #59 AND #11 highways. This past February, the Snowdrifters hosted a Poker Derby that toured snow- mobilers through the local area including Belair Forest, Elk Island, Pine Falls (Chicken Chef), and Grand Marais (SandBar). Hillside Power Products hosted the
92 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 93 Dr. Alan Grant & Associates Family Dentists
s New patients welcome
s Emergency care available
s All insurance plans accepted
s Visa, Mastercard & debit payments offered Fort Alexander Dental Clinic (inside the Fort Alexander Health Centre) 367-4417 (Direct Line) Hours: Mon. to Wed., 9 am to 4 pm Dr. Grant - Thurs., 9 am to 4 pm Closed Fridays
Pine Falls Golf Course Now Open for the 2011 Season
● Full Food Services ● The Pro Shop is fully stocked. We have a driving range and practice green open to the public ● A beautiful rural setting, a quality golf course and friendly staff are waiting for you at Pine Falls Golf Club “Everyone Welcome” 9 Holes (includes tax)...... $14.00 18 Holes (includes tax)...... $24.00 Adult Membership...... $495.00 Family...... $895.00 Couple...... $795.00 Junior...... $125.00
Ph: 367-8463 Kitchen 367-4518 Email: [email protected] Web: www. pinefallsgolfclub.com
94 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 95 For ALL Your Hardware Needs Computerized Color Matching Pine Falls, MB. & Locksmith Services rona.ca Available 367-2380
Your Family's Vision is Important “See” one of our Optometrists Today Dr. Arnold Anderson O.D. Dr. Matthew Anderson O.D. Dr. Earl Jamora We Specialize In: • Binocular & Sports Vision Training • Pediatric & Geriatric Eye Exams • Referrals for Lasik Surgery • Contact Lenses • Quality Eyewear We also offer 2 year warranty on all our Fashion Frames www.infocusoptometric.com 353 Main St. 90-2200 McPhillips St. Pine Falls, MB Selkirk, MB Winnipeg, MB Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 5:00 Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 5:30 Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 5:30 367-2390 Evening appts. available Sat. 9:30 - 2:00 482-3713 633-7482
96 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 97 Esser Chiropractic Health Centre PowerviewPowerview • Autopac • Medical Services • DVA • Blue Cross • Workers’ Compensation • Direct Billing
Phone: 367-4858 Fax: 367-9259 Tuesdays & Thursdays Corner of PTH 11 & Church St.
98 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 99 Carpet Bowling 2011 Programs & Events for The Senior Scene, 3 Ateah Rd., Victoria Beach Beaches and Pine Falls Area Fridays @ 1:30 PM For more info contact Bob 754-2262 EXERCISE PROGRAMS Get Up & Go Fitness with Kim Pilates Bonekamp Rivers North Fitness Co-op Pine Falls United Church, 5 Walnut St. Winnipeg River Learning Centre (side Winnipeg River Learning Centre (for- Instructor: Cherie Crous entrance), 3 Walnut merly Pine Falls School) Thursdays 5:30-6:30 PM Kim Bonekamp 367-2107 km- 3 Walnut St, Pine Falls Monthly Fee $35.00. Drop in fee $10.00 [email protected] Free weights, jungle gym power rack, For more info call 367-2537 • Arthritis Exercise Class leg curls, treadmills, elliptical and Available on demand stationary bikes. For more info contact Tai Chi • Zumba Linda Cyr 367-2382 or Lea-Anne Zinke East Beaches Senior Scene, 3 Ateah Rd, Monday & Wednesday 6:30-7:30 PM/ 367-1523. Victoria Beach The Latin-inspired, easy to follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party. Monday at 10:30 AM Youth Programs Wednesday at 7:00 PM Feel the music and let loose! Softball Haven Camp For more info contact Ken 756-3670 Powerview-Pine Falls Kick Boxing For Ages 2-18 École Communautaire Staint-Georges Seniors Exercise Looking for children and youth to get (Gym), 14 Baie Caron Golden Leisure Club, 30 Pine St, involved in a learn to play (t-Ball) Instructors: Nick Bonekamp & Pine Falls league as well as a minor league (soft- Paul Roberts Year Round Program ball/fastpitch). Tuesday & Thursdays 7:00 PM –8:30 PM Discover the outdoors and embrace na- Every Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 10:15 – If you are interested or want additional September - June ture rain or shine. Space is limited to 10:45 AM information contact Megan 367-4352 $20.00 per month/ Family plans avail- 12 participants. For more info contact Contact Shirley Lavallee 367-8983 or email [email protected] able Mary-Jo Hovorka 754-3375 or email For more info call 367-2702 or [email protected] 367-8018 Junior Shotgun Program Alexander Wildlife Association G.I.R.L.S Club White Wolf Shooting Range, Hwy #59 Wings of Power, 39 Pine St., Pine Falls Exercise Class Starting Sunday’s. May 8th – June 19th St. Georges Parish Chapel (Basement), Every Wednesday in July & August Ages 12-17 17 Baie Caron 1:00 – 3:00 PM Shotguns will be made available for all Monday, Wednesday & Fridays For girls aged 8-13. Fun filled activi- participants, but you are encouraged 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM ties that build self esteem, friendship, to bring your own. Space is limited. 5 step program with warm up & cardio team building, patience, leadership For more info contact Mary-Jo Hovorka For more info contact Ginette Vincent and more. The goal is to impact girls 754-3375 or email [email protected] 367-8244 or Simone 367-8671 in the community in a positive and proactive way. “Survival” Summer Day Camp For more info or register call Wings Line Dancing Alexander Wildlife Association, of Power 367-9641, website www.wing- Senior Scene, 3 Ateah Rd, Victoria #99159 Hwy 59 sofpower.org or facebook. Beach July 18-22, 2011 Everyone Welcome - Every Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 10:00 AM B.O.Y.S. Club Ages 10-15 Drop in fee for members $2/non- Wings of Power, 39 Pine St., Pine Falls Cost: $150.00 members $3. Every Monday in July & August Learn how to build a shelter, fire, Call Rod 754-3688 1:00 – 3:00 PM & cooking. Gain skills in fishing, For boys ages 8-13. Fun filled activi- trapping, archery, using a compass. ties that build self esteem, friendships,
100 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 101 team building, patience, leadership The Awesome Race Around The World junior chemist. Four days of chemistry Preschoolers are FREE and more. The goal is to impact boys in 5 Days Vacation Bible Camp. are packed sold with cool reactions. Get away from cooking end enjoy a in a positive and proactive way. For ages 4-12 at the Notre Dame du All you need is to bring a lunch! large delicious meal with the company For more info or register call Wings of Laus Catholic Church. Come join the Register online www.madscience.org of your neighbors. Quiz Night to fol- Power 367-9641, website adventure to work as a team on this or at the Rec Office, 46 Pine Street low (10 different quizzes to test your www.wingsofpower.org or facebook. adventure. Games, crafts, music, 367-9142 knowledge), teams of 4. The event snacks & faith. Early Bird registration requires a minimum of 5 teams to run Family Fun Fridays before June 30 - $25.00. After June Winnipeg River Sailing Club this event. Prizes will be cash, based Wings of Power, 39 Pine St, Pine Falls 30th $30.00. For more info contact St. Georges Beach, St. George on amount of teams registered. Silent Every Friday July & August (excluding Michelle Kotak 367-2700 or email Membership $50.00/season auction. All proceeds to the Biblio- July 1) [email protected]. Everyone welcome. Scheduled lessons thèque Allard Regional Library. For 1:00 -3:00 PM and activities contact Commodore tickets & info call 367-8443. Activities and entertainment for the British Soccer Camp Steve Meszaros 487-0063 or Pat Pea- whole family. For weekly themes check August 8-12, 2011 cock 785-2254. Beaches Drama Club Presents: website www.wingsofpower.org or find At 2 Locations this Summer! Indiana Jane and the Rainforest of our fan page of Facebook or call 367- Charlie Wall Park, Hillside Beach & Retribution 9641. École Powerview School Field, Power- Victoria Beach Sports Club, 5 Ash Ave., view Victoria Beach Youth Drop In Mini Soccer for Ages 4-6 $82.00 Friday & Saturday June 3 & 4, 2011 Grand Marais Rec Centre, 90 Matilda, Half Day Camp for Ages 6-16 $110.00 Enjoy this action-packed comedy Grand Marais Full Day Camp for Ages 8-16 $165.00 adventure dinner theatre where Illinois Every Friday from 7:00-9:00 PM Amazing coaches with cool accents Jane and her sidekick, Sid Knickerbock, Pool table, ping pong, air hockey & who make learning soccer fun! pursue the Countess and Ivan the Ir- Wii Game Register on line www.challengersports. ritable into the jungle where they must For more info contact Reg Thomas com or Rec Office, 46 Pine St., 367- face crocodiles, a giant anaconda, 754-2894 9142 or email [email protected] volcanoes, and more. Sit down catered dinner. Licensed. Pine Falls Pool Swim Program $35.00 per person. Corner of Walnut & Oak St., Pine Falls Ticket available at Saffies Store, Albert Red Cross Programs Beach or call Kim 756-2984 Duck Program (child & parent), Pre- Events school Programs (up to age 5), Level Spring Supper Fundraiser & Quiz Night Giant Garage Sale & BBQ for the East 1-10, Pine Falls Legion, Beaches Animal Foster Care Shelter Lifesaving Society Swim Programs Friday - May 27, 2011 @ 5:00 PM Saturday, June 4 Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Price: $15 per person/$25.00 per Victoria Beach Sports Field, Hwy 59 Bronze Cross couple/$8.00 Children 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Session 1: July 4-15 Session 2 :July 25-August 5 Session 3: August 15-26 Christian Youth Group For more info and costs contact Lori @ St. Michael Church, Victoria Beach Rec Office 367-9142 7:00-9:00 PM Meeting every second Friday for ages Mad Science Camp 13+ . Victoria Beach Sports Club, Pine Rd, Activities, events, discussions & Victoria Beach snacks. August 2-5, Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM For more info contact Liz & Dave Cost: $145.00 for ages 7-12 Jonkers 756-8446 This year’s theme is Crazy Chemworks. Shake up a flask of fun in the lab as a
102 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 103 Looking for all garage sale dona- Beer Gardens, and Children’s Activities. tions to help with fundraising for the Visit: www.summerwindsfamilymusic- shelters food and veterinary expenses. festival.com For more info contact Please contact Sandra 367-3117. Glenn Halgren 756-2662 Wheels and Reels Saturday, June 18 Quilt Show (Pine Needlers Quilt Group) 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday, July 23, 2011 – 10:00 am – Wings of Power, 4:00 pm A day for the men in our lives!! All kids Senior’s Scene, 3 Ateah Rd, Victoria of “guy stuff” – fishing, atv’s, recre- Beach ational activities and more. Come on Admission $2.00 Quilt Raffle, Door out for a day of good food and good Harry Potter Festivities prizes, Chinese Auction, Demos, Food times. For more info call 367-9641, & Refreshments July 10 -15 – Saffies Store, Albert 4P Festival online www.wingsofpower.org or on For more info contact Carol 756-8088 Beach Paper, Power, Pea & Pickerel facebook. Movies, costumes, games & fun! Powerview-Pine Falls & St. Georges For more info phone 756-3846 Hillside Beach Community Association September 2, 3, 4 & 5 Fish Fry Saint Georges Festival Châteauguay Garage Sale Live music, sporting events, children’s June 18th @ Victoria Beach Sports July 15,16 & 17 July 31 - 9:00 am Charlie Wall Park fair, crafters market, family fishing Field (next to Fire Department), Hwy 59 French-Canadian cultural events, live To rent a table or just a space please derby, 4 on 4 Road Hockey, evening October 8th (Thanksgiving Weekend) music, family activities, sand castle contact Charlie Wall 756-3842 socials, fish fry, pea soup & bannock @ Victoria Beach Sports Club contest, fishing derby, farmers markets, and local entertainment The Victoria Beach Fire Department pancake breakfast and more. Summer Fun Weekend For more info contact has two annual fundraising fish fry’s For more info contact Ginette Vincent July 30 – August 1 Saffies Store, Bev Dubé 367-8064 serving up fresh Lake Winnipeg Pick- 367-2665 Albert Beach erel, homemade fries, salads and pies. Music, volleyball & fun!! Silent Auction Business Fair & Rummage Sale For more info phone 756-38 For ticket information call July 16 – Saffies Store, Albert Beach Glenn Halgren 756-2662 For more info phone 756-38 2nd Annual Dog Show Pine Falls Village Green, Pine Falls Blue Canada Day Pool Party Summer Winds Family Music Festival Thursday - August 11, 2011 Pine Falls Pool, Corner of Oak & Walnut Victoria Beach Sports Field Registration 6:30 PM Water Friday, July 1st Saturday, July 22 & 23, 2011 Show starts at 7:00 PM Activities from Noon – 4:00 PM Live Music from Road House, Northern Prizes for every pooch. All dogs must Come out and enjoy the day at the Harbour (Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band) be leashed. For more info call Edgewa- Physiotherapy pool that will include children’s ac- & recording artists 54-40. Canteen, ter Rec Office 367-9142. tivities, Canada Day cookie decorating Phone: 367-2537 and splashing around celebrating our Fiddle Fest countries birthday! August 13, Saffies Store, Albert Beach Please For more info contact For more info phone 756-38 Call for an Appointment Lori @ Rec Office 367-9142 Picnic In The Park • Work and Sports Injuries Canada Day Concert & Fireworks Pine Falls Village Green • Neck and Back Pain July 1 – Saffie’s Store, Albert Beach Hosted by Wings of Power • Acupuncture July 2 Rain date Friday, September 2, 2010 • Orthotics • Manual Therapy Family day including entertainment, Hillside Beach Community games, face painting plus information Located on Highway #11 in Powerview, Association Fun Days about Chronic Disease Prevention. Celeste Basson July 3, 10:00 am Charlie Wall Park For more info contact Wings of Power B.Sc(PT), CAFCI 367-9784
104 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 105 4 on 4 Road Hockey Rumble Kids Carnival
September 3 & 4 March 2011 Pine Falls Village Green, Pine Falls Hosted by Victoria Beach Snowdrifters Ovechkin Division ages 6-8, Crosby Rustic family fun day at Elk Island that Division ages 9-11, Toews Division includes traditional kids games, youth ages 12-14, Iginla Division ages 15+. snowmobile competitions, youth poker Cost $10.00/player. Register a team derby & BBQ. or individual player to build a team. For more info contact Edgewater Rec Guaranteed 4 games, tons of fun. To Office 367-9142 register call Steve Kulyk 367-9464, Paul Barnard 367-2537 or Trevor Reid FISHING DERBIES ♦ ATV’S 367-1961 St. George Voyageurs Walleye Classic October 8-9, 2011 4P Market Square Contact Dave Lagasse 367-2460 ♦ Watercraft ♦ General Liability September 3 & 4 ♦ Commercial Business Spend the day enjoying rows of unique Winnipeg River Greenback Champion- and one of a kind creations & wares ship during the 4P. We are currently look- October 15-16, 2011 ing for all categories of crafters and Cheques & Monthly Pay Plan Contact Laurent Raymond 367-2238 We accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit Card, Cash, collections for 2011. Please call Lori 367-9142 or email [email protected] Ph ( 204)367-4455 Fax: (204) 367-2845
End of Summer Blast ♦ Sno wm o biles September 3 – Saffies Store, Albert Beach Karaoke on the deck and bands!
nsur a nce Winterfest & Muck Jam February 18, 19 & 20, 2011 Powerview-Pine Falls & St. Georges I A great family weekend of winter activities including curling, skating, Big Swampy Walleye Challenge snowboarding, bonfire & fireworks. March 3, 2012 ♦ Mo t o rcycles For more info contact Rec Office Balsam Harbour We specialize in providing coverage for:
367-9142 Contact Jean MacDonald 754-3989 We can also help you protect your property uto
Big Swampy Ice Fishing Derby March 10, 2012
A Driver licence photos and Autopac renewal for snowbirds available Grand Marais Contact Jean MacDonald 754-3989
Lori Vialoux Recreation Director ♦ Condominium Tenants ♦ Tenants ♦ Homeowners
Phone: 204-367-9142 ♦ A ut o m biles Fax: 204-367-9142 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Edgewater Recreation Commission
Powerview Agencies Box 100, MB Powerview, RoE 1P0 for Working your peace of mind J. Vincent Harbottle E-mail onward @mts.net
106 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 107 367-9663(wood) “Home of the Crooked Stud”
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108 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 109 Powerfalls Auto Body Powerview, MB 367-2677 Fax 367-2336 ● Windshield Installation and Repairs for all cars and trucks ● AutoPac Accredited
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110 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 111 M I DW AY f o o D S Maple Leaf Drilling Ltd. Country Shopping at Winnipeg Prices Full Service Grocer Butcher cuts fresh everyday Party Trays/Fruit or Gift Baskets “Well Drilling” 59 Main St. Powerview, MB Telephone: 204.224-3084 Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 6 pm Sat. 8:30 am - 5 pm Box 25 GRP 525 2024 Springfield Road Ph 204-367-2276 Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 2Z2 Fax 204-367-2546 [email protected] [email protected] www.mapleleafdrilling.com Corydon Cycle & sports Mountain Bikes Hybrid Bikes Comfort Bikes BMX Child Trailers Trail-a-Bikes Adult Trikes Locks Helmets Bike Repairs Rentals Games Volley balls Badminton Horseshoes Bocce Golf 753 Corydon Ave. Winnipeg 204-452-6531 1-800-567-1656 For all your Flooring Needs! 1280 Pembina Hwy
Supply & installation available thru out the Eastern Beaches area For estimates call Mon - Sat. (204) 452-8100 Grand Marais - Sat. & Sun. 754-3689 May Long to Sept. Long
112 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 113 Are you a member of your AGMs
Cottage Association? Albert Beach Property Owners Saturday, July 9, 10:00 am Albert Chapel CALL AND JOIN NOW! Belair Property Cottage Owners Saturday, August 6 Watch for mailouts.
Birch & Pine Watch for posters RM of Alexander Associations & Presidents Albert Beach Property Owners (1983) Inc. Assoc. – Noreen Sealy – David Road Property Owners Sunday, May 22, 1:00 pm – 2 Mike Bay [email protected] Grand Marais Property Owners’ Association AGM – Saturday, September 3, Belair Properties Cottage Owners – John Thornton – Phone – 756-3764 10 am- Grand Marais Rec Centre Birch & Pine Properties Assoc. – Pearl Serkes – Phone – 754-3730 and Joyce Voelpel – Phone – 204-663-5113 Johnny’s Drive - Sunday, May 22, 1:00 pm – 4 Paul Dr. Hillside Beach Community Association – Alvin – Phone – 204-889-1115 or Hillside Beach Community Association – July 3, 12:30 pm Charlie Wall Park 756-3453 Pine Grove Estates - June 18, 10:00 am Walter Whyte School Hillside Beach Trailer Co-op Johnny’s Drive Cottager Assoc – Murray Grant – Phone – 754-2539 Victoria Beach Cottage Owners Association - Friday August 5, 4:00 pm Lester Beach Cottage Owners Assoc. – Lorne DeJaeger – Phone – 754-3247 Followed by Volunteer Appreciation 7:00 pm Pine Grove Estates Ratepayers Assoc. – Sonya Sheane – Phone – 754-8806 Pinewood Cove Residents Assoc. – Jack Aspin – Phone – 754-3031 If you would like to be added to the list for 2012 or make any changes please call 756-8381 or email [email protected] RM of St. Clements Associations & Presidents Almdal’s Cove Kerry Thomas – Phone – 754-8970 Balsam Harbour. Ray Klassen Sunset Beach - Dean McLeod – Phone – 204-837-5398 [email protected] Grand Beach Cottage Owners Assoc. – Terry Gifford Grand Marais Property Owners’ Association – Pres Roberta Dalman – Phone – 204-990-7532 / Past Pres Linda Leonard – Phone – 754-2774 [email protected] www.gmpoa.ca Gull Lake Ratepayers Assoc. - Elizabeth Hagan Island Beach Property Owners Assoc. – Joe May – Phone – 754-3537 Lakeshore Heights Cottage Owners – Vern Wiebe – 204-338-0683 Whitesands Estates - Linda Grieve
RM of Victoria Beach Associations & Presidents Wanasing Beach Cottage Owners Assoc. – Bryan Peters [email protected] VB Cottage Owners Assoc. – Melanie Charbonneau [email protected] Sandy Bay Property Owners Assoc. – Frank Sherlock – Cabin – 756-6177 Home – 204-831-7198 David Road Property Owners Assoc. – Robert Lyon – 756-3321
114 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 115 Bars / Lounges Directory of Services Birchwood Motor Hotel, Traverse Bay (Page 26) ...... 756-2596 Station House Restaurant, Grand Marais (Page 16)...... 754-2873 Accommodations The Sand Bar Motor Inn, Grand Marais (Page 20) ...... 754-2900 Birchwood Motor Hotel, Traverse Bay (Page 32)...... 756-2596 Inn Among the Oaks, Grand Marais (Page 57)...... 754-8109 Bicycle Sales & Service Manitou Lodge, Pine Falls (Page 98)...... 367-2252 Corydon Cycle, Winnipeg (Page 113) ...... 204-452-6531 Papertown, Powerview, (Page 109)...... 367-2261 South Beach Casino, Scanterbury (Page 91)...... 1-877-775-8259 Building Construction Spirit Rock Café, Grand Marais (Page 57)...... 754-2265 Allwright Contracting, Victoria Beach (Page 36) ...... 756-2588 The Sand Bar Motor Inn, Grand Marais (Page 86)...... 754-2900 Beach Country Cabinets, Hwy 59 (Page 65) ...... 754-3692 Blueberry Ridge Contracting, Grand Marais (Page 88) ...... 754-3051 ADDICTIONS RECOVERY PROGRAMS C. Fillion Construction, Traverse Bay (Page 72) ...... 756-2913 Wayside Gospel...... (Page 10) Chieftain Roofing & Building, Grand Marais (Page 126) ...... 754-2479 Clifton Trainor Construction, Traverse Bay (Page 58) ...... 756-8305 Advertising Design Concepts, Belair (Page 35, 52)...... 754-3485 Cottager’s Publications, Victoria Beach (Page 6, 90)...... 756-8381 Dyson Construction, Traverse Bay (Page 20) ...... 754-7535 Home Remedy, Traverse Bay (Page 69)...... 756-6693 Animal Hospitals Jost Leveling, Steinbach (Page 64)...... 204-371-9548 Selkirk Animal Hospital, Selkirk (Page 15) ...... 204-482-4401 Laramee Construction, Belair (Page 51)...... 754-3105 Antennas/Satellite Systems MWD Developments, Traverse Bay (Page 93)...... 204-781-1893 Dave’s Furniture, Powerview (Page 98) ...... 367-2460 Rob Thomas, Traverse Bay (Page 26) ...... 754-7030 Lakeside Antenna, Victoria Beach (Page 64) ...... 756-8121 Sher-Bett Construction, Traverse Bay (Page 87)...... 756-2332 Sokoloski Construction, Pine Falls (Page 42)...... 367-2866 Appliances / Repairs Winnipeg River Carpentry, Pine Falls (Page 74)...... 367-9585 Dave’s Furniture, Powerview (Page 98) ...... 367-2460 Digital Appliance Repair, Victoria Beach (Page 62)...... 756-6181 Building Materials Hillside Building Supply, Traverse Bay (Page 60) ...... 756-8308 arcade Osis Building Supply, Powerview (Page 108) ...... 367-9663 Sand Dunes Fun & Games, Grand Marais (Page 50)...... Cabinets/kitchens Artists/Crafts Beach Country Cabinets, Hwy 59 (Page 65) ...... 754-3692 Northern Lights Artisans, Victoria Beach (Page 56) ...... 756-3447 C. Fillion Construction, Traverse Bay (Page 72) ...... 756-2913 Pam Swystun, Victoria Beach (Page 57)...... 204-489-0496 Purple Pelican, Hillside Beach (Page 56)...... 756-6476 Carpentry Sun Country Arts & Crafts (Page 56) ...... 756-2730 Fiddler’s Green Woodcrafts (Page 32) ...... 756-3398 Through the Arbour, Pine Falls (Page 96) ...... 367-2141 Two Storry Construction, Victoria Beach (Page 84)...... 204-223-8535 Winnipeg River Carpentry, Pine Falls (Page 112)...... 367-9585 Auto Pac Insurance Powerview Agencies, Powerview (Page 107) ...... 367-4455 Carpet & Flooring Sales/Installation Curtis Carpets, Grand Beach (Page 113) ...... 754-3689 Auto Repair / Auto Body Powerfalls Auto Body, Powerview (Page 110) ...... 367-2677 Carpet & WINDOW CLEANING St. Croix Cycle, Pine Falls (Page 108)...... 367-2219 Quiet Pines, Hillside Beach (Page 50)...... 756-3868 Traverse Bay Auto, Traverse Bay (Page 82) ...... 756-3966 CASINO Bakery South Beach Casino, Scanterbury (Page 97) ...... 1-877-775-8259 Einfeld’s Bakery, Victoria Beach (Page 86) ...... 756-2533
116 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 117 Catering Eavestroughing Idle Thyme Restaurant, Traverse Bay (Page 82) ...... 756-6535 Chieftain Roofing, Grand Marais (Page 126) ...... 754-2479 Design Concepts, Belair (Page 35, 52)...... 754-3485 Chimney Sweeping Ken’s Eavestroughing, Traverse Bay (Page 65) ...... 756-2709 Allwright Fireplace Service Ltd., Victoria Beach (Page 37)...... 756-2239 Interlake Roofing & Eavestroughing, Albert Beach (Page 44) ...... 756-3971 Interlake Woodstoves, Hwy 59 & Fey Rd (Page 4, 5) ...... 754-3319 Nault Builders, Pine Falls (Page 88)...... 204-340-6199
Chiropractor Electrical Contractors Dr. Esser, Powerview (Page 98) ...... 367-4858 DMD Electric Ltd, Traverse Bay (Page 62) ...... 756-2665 Churches/Religion Simmons Electric, Belair (Page 74)...... 756-2399 Anglican Parishes...... (Page 7) Waves Electrical, (Page 44)...... 754-3456 Catholic Parishes...... (Page 8) Excavating Contractors Trinity Lutheran, Stead...... (Page 7) Beaches Bobcat Services, Belair (Page 62)...... 754-2281 Wayside Gospel, Grand Marais ...... (Page 9) Blueberry Ridge Contracting, Grand Marais (Page 88) ...... 754-3051 CIVIC ADDRESS SIGNS BRC Trucking & Bobcat Service, Scanterbury (Page 81)...... 204-766-2746 HELP Centre, Victoria Beach (Page 10)...... 756-6471 Clifton Trainor Construction, Traverse Bay (Page 58) ...... 756-8305 Gray Jay Construction, Pine Falls (Page 60)...... 204-340-6195 Clothing & Accessories Lyall’s Landscaping, Victoria Beach (Page 76) ...... 756-8717 T-Beach, Grand Marais (Page 42) ...... 754-3527 Rae’s Distributing (Page 80)...... 204-654-3168 Wayne’s Backhoe Service, Victoria Beach (Page 91) ...... 756-2553 Concrete Clifton Trainor Construction, Traverse Bay (Page 58) ...... 756-8305 Financial advisor Rob Thomas, Traverse Bay (Page 28) ...... 754-7030 Edmond Financial, Victoria Beach (Page 27) ...... 1-866-478-8500 Yeryk Concrete Finishing, Hillside (Page 89)...... 204-222-4423 Investors Group, Winnipeg (Page 73) ...... 204-489-4640
CONSERVATION – MANITOBA FORESTRY (Page 17)...... 204-781-1893 Fireplaces / Woodstoves Allwright Custom Fireplaces, Victoria Beach (Page 37)...... 756-2239 Cottage Leveling Interlake Woodstoves, Hwy 59 & Fey Rd (Page 4, 5) ...... 754-3319 Jost Leveling, Steinbach (Page 28)...... 204-371-9548 Kerry’s Cottage Leveling, Grand Beach (Page 72) ...... 754-8970 Firewood Supply Uplift Leveling, Grand Beach (Page 90) ...... 754-3899 Green’s Wood Service, Belair (Page 72) ...... 754-7271 Michael Carriere, Belair (Page 66) ...... 754-8777 Decks Wood Tech-er, Traverse Bay (Page 82) ...... 756-8377 Beaches Deck & Welding, Belair (Page 59) ...... 756-3064 Cottage Works, Belair (Page 31) ...... 754-7299 First Aid / CPR Course Design Concepts, Belair (Page 35, 52)...... 754-3485 Pam Simmons, Winnipeg (Page 113) ...... 204-896-8515 Two Storry Construction, Victoria Beach (Page 84)...... 204-223-8535 Flooring Dentist Curtis Carpets, Grand Beach (Page 113) ...... 754-3689 Dr. Alan Grant, Fort Alexander (Page 94) ...... 367-4417 Furniture DRYWALLING/TAPING Dave’s Furniture, Powerview (Page 98) ...... 367-2460 G Rogodzinski, Belair (Page 78)...... 754-8169 Plum Creek, Traverse Bay (Page 53) ...... 756-3555 JB Plastering, Victoria Beach (Page 51) ...... 756-6655 Shopper’s Furniture, Selkirk (Page 83)...... 204-785-2146 The Veranda, Hillside Beach (Page 34) ...... 756-8184 duct cleaning Country Pro Duct Cleaning, Pine Falls (Page 40)...... 367-4965
118 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 119 Gift shops Hauling Plum Creek, Traverse Bay (Page 33) ...... 756-3555 Blue Water Lawn Service, Albert Beach (Page 27) ...... 756-2720 Spirit Rock Café, Grand Marais (Page 57)...... 754-2265 Wood Tech-er, Traverse Bay (Page 82) ...... 756-8377 The Veranda, Hillside Beach (Page 34) ...... 756-8184 T-Beach, Grand Marais (Page 42) ...... 754-3527 HEALTH & BEAUTY Through the Arbour, Pine Falls (Page 96) ...... 367-2141 Foot Ease, Belair (Page 44)...... 754-3007 Silpada Jewellery, Pine Falls (Page 103)...... 367-8635 Golf Courses Grand Pines Golf Course, Traverse Bay (Page 69) ...... 756-2345 Heating & Cooling Pine Falls Golf Course, Pine Falls (Page 94) ...... 367-8463 DMD Electric Ltd, Traverse Bay (Page 62) ...... 756-2665 Victoria Beach Golf Course, Victoria Beach (Page 74)...... 756-2435 Sub Cool Ltd, Victoria Beach (Page 90) ...... 756-8553 Gravel / Top Soil HELP CENTRE, VICTORIA BEACH (PAGE 25)...... 756-6471 Blueberry Ridge Contracting, Grand Marais (Page 88) ...... 754-3051 BRC Trucking & Bobcat Service, Scanterbury (Page 81)...... Herbal medicine/Meditation training Earl Thomas Trucking, Beaconia (Page 77) ...... 754-6243 Through the Arbour, Pine Falls (Page 96) ...... 367-2141 Green’s Gravel, Belair (Page 61) ...... 754-6270 Hot Tub Sales/service / Rental Jim Chapel Trucking, Victoria Beach (Back Cover) ...... 756-2364 Interlake Woodstoves & Spa Works, Hwy 59 (Page 4 & 5)...... 754-3319 RayAnn Transport, Pine Falls (Page 92)...... 367-2817 Trainor Trucking, Traverse Bay (IFC) ...... 756-2701 HUNTING AND FISHING SUPPLIES / GUIDING Yves Normandin, Pine Falls (Page 111)...... 367-2659 White Wolf, Fort Alexander (Page 88)...... 367-4204
Greenhouses INSULATION Chevrefils Greehouse, Pine Falls (Page 99)...... 367-1492 Dyson Construction, Traverse Bay (Page 20) ...... 754-7535 Cottage Country Nurseries, Victoria Beach (Page 26) ...... 756-2490 Foamers, Traverse Bay (Page 87)...... 756-2262 Pine Greenhouse, Victoria Beach (Page 61) ...... 754-7979 Insurance Grocers Cox Morris Insurance, Sunset Beach (Page IBC) ...... 754-3311 Belair Community Store, Belair (Page 66)...... 754-8160 Powerview Agencies, Powerview (Page 107) ...... 367-4455 Doris Grocery, Grand Marais (Page 16) ...... 754-8886 Grand Beach Central Station, Grand Marais (Page 14)...... 754-3567 INTERNET CAFÉ/COFFEE SHOP Grand Marais Village Store, Grand Marais (Page 35) ...... 754-2344 Saffie’s General Store, Albert Beach (Page 54) ...... 756-3846 Midway Foods, Powerview (Page 112) ...... 367-2276 Spirit Rock Café, Grand Marais (Page 57)...... 754-2265 Saffie’s General Store, Albert Beach (Page 54) ...... 756-3846 The Veranda, Hillside Beach (Page 34) ...... 756-8184 Traverse Bay Corner, Traverse Bay (Page 84) ...... 756-2366 Victoria Beach General Store, Victoria Beach (Page 91) ...... 756-3425 land Surveyors P. Isaac Surveyors, Selkirk (Page 28) ...... 800-325-5963 Hair Salon Judi’s Hair Salon, Traverse Bay (Page 26) ...... 756-3125 Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance The Hair Shoppe, Pine Falls (Page 112) ...... 367-2875 Blue Water Lawn Service, Albert Beach (Page 41) ...... 756-2720 Fast Cuts, Belair (Page 79) ...... 756-4261 Handyman Freestyle Landscape Curbing, Belair (Page 85)...... 754-7208 Cottage Works, Belair (Page 31) ...... 754-7299 Lyall’s Landscaping, Victoria Beach (Page 76) ...... 756-8717 Dennis Fontaine, Victoria Beach (Page 16)...... 204-781-8737 Lawn & Garden Equipment/repairs Hardware Hillside Power Products, Hwy 59 (Page 67)...... 756-8655 Doris Grocery, Grand Marais (Page 41) ...... 754-8886 St. Croix Cycle, Pine Falls (Page 109)...... 367-2219 Osis Building Supplies, Powerview (Page 97) ...... 367-9663 Rona Hardware, Pine Falls, (Page 96) ...... 367-2380
120 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 121 Liquor Vendors plastering / stucco Grand Marais Village Store, Grand Marais (Page 69) ...... 754-2344 JB Plastering, Victoria Beach (Page 51) ...... 756-6655 Traverse Bay Corner, Traverse Bay (Page 84) ...... 756-2366 Plumbing Contractors/repairs Locksmith Digital Appliance Repair, Victoria Beach (Page 34)...... 756-6181 Rona Hardware, Pine Falls (Page 109) ...... 367-2380 Jonker Plumbing Services, Victoria Beach (Page 70)...... 756-8446 Paul Lodewyk’s Plumbing, Victoria Beach (Page 32)...... 756-2927 Lot clearing Precision Plumbing, Lester Beach (Page 40)...... 754-3522 Gray Jay Construction, Pine Falls (Page 60)...... 204-340-6195 Ray’s Plumbing, Victoria Beach (Page 15) ...... 756-2722 Wayne’s Backhoe Service, Victoria Beach (Page 91) ...... 756-2553 Within Reach, Beaconia (Page 51)...... 754-2191 Power Products - Sales / Service Wood Tech-er, Traverse Bay (Page 82) ...... 756-8377 Hillside Power Products, Hwy 59 (Page 67)...... 756-8655 St. Croix Cycle, Pine Falls (Page 109)...... 367-2219 Marriage Commissioner Joan Merton, Victoria Beach (Page15) ...... 756-3173 produce Greg’s Produce, Hillside Beach ...... (Page 19) Massage Therapist Edmond Beaudry, Albert Beach (Page 19) ...... 756-6354 propane Doris Grocery, Grand Marais (Page 41) ...... 754-8886 Through the Arbour, Pine Falls (Page 110) ...... 367-2141 Pumps - Sales / Service Miniature Golf Jonker Plumbing Services, Victoria Beach (Page)...... 756-8446 Putter’s Dream, Traverse Bay...... (Page 52) Ray’s Plumbing, Victoria Beach (Page 71) ...... 756-2722 Schneider’s Septic, Grand Beach (Page 46, 47) ...... 754-2361 MLA Greg Dewar, Selkirk (Page 6) ...... 204-482-7066 Real Estate Ateah Realty Ltd., Victoria Beach (Page 43)...... 756-3749 Municipalities RM of Alexander (Page 6) ...... 367-6170 Beaches Realty, Grand Marais/Grand Beach (Page 68) ...... 754-2709 RM of Victoria Beach (Page 6) ...... 204-774-4263 Century 21, Grand Beach (Page 10) ...... 754-3400 Cornerstone Realty, Mark Brown (Page 34)...... 204-899-7355 Optometrist Eastshore Realty, Traverse Bay (Page 63) ...... 756-2419 Anderson Vision, Pine Falls (Page 96) ...... 367-2390 Grand Beach Realty, Belair (Page 30) ...... 754-3096
Painting Contractors Renovations Uplift Leveling, Grand Beach (Page 90) ...... 754-3899 Allwright Contracting, Victoria Beach (Page 36) ...... 756-2588 Schooters Painting, Victoria Beach (Page 35)...... 204-799-3241 Cottage Works, Belair (Page 31) ...... 754-7299 Design Concepts, Belair (Page 35, 52)...... 754-3485 Pest Control Digital Appliance Repair, Victoria Beach (Page 34)...... 756-6181 Blue Water Lawn Service, Albert Beach (Page 27) ...... 756-2720 Home Remedy, Traverse Bay (Page 69)...... 756-6693 Sunset Spray Service, Sunset Beach (Page 80) ...... 754-2331 Laramee Construction, Belair (Page 51)...... 754-3105 Red & Randy’s Renos, Grand Marais (Page 50)...... 754-3899 Pharmacies All Nation Pharmacy, Fort Alexander (Page 78)...... 367-9900 Rental Equipment Pine Falls Pharmacy, Pine Falls (Page 110) ...... 367-2611 MacDonald Brown Rental, Hillside Beach...... 756-8184 Physiotherapist Blue Water Physiotherapy, Powerview (Page 105) ...... 367-2537 Physio at the Beach, Sunset Beach (Page 31) ...... 754-3371
122 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 123 Restaurants Siding Birchwood Motor Hotel, Traverse Bay (Page 32) ...... 756-2596 Design Concepts, Belair (Page 35, 52)...... 754-3485 Idle Thyme Restaurant, Traverse Bay (Page 17) ...... 756-6535 Interlake Roofing & Exteriors, Albert Beach (Page 78) ...... 756-3971 Le Gouter, Albert Beach (Page 54) ...... 756-2878 Manitou Lodge, Pine Falls (Page 109) ...... 367-2252 southeast regional metis, Grand Marais (Page 74)...... 754-2721 Papertown, Powerview, (Page 111) ...... 367-2261 SUN ROOMS Niakwa Pizza, Belair (Page 75)...... 756-6336 Allwright Contracting, Victoria Beach (Page 36)...... 756-2588 Sand Bar Motor Inn, Grand Marais (Page 86) ...... 754-2900 Cottage Works, Belair (Page 31) ...... 754-7299 South Beach Casino, Scanterbury (Page 91)...... 1-877-775-8259 Spirit Rock Café, Grand Marais (Page 57)...... 754-2265 TOWING Station House Restaurant, Grand Marais (Page 14)...... 754-2873 CLS Towing & Hauling, Pine Falls (Page 66)...... 754-0064 Yellow Bus, Hwy 59 & Fey Rd (Page 32)...... 204-793-7888 Traverse Bay Auto, Traverse Bay (Page 82) ...... 756-3966
Roofing Contractors TOys Chieftain Roofing, Grand Marais (Page 126) ...... 754-2479 The Veranda, Hillside Beach (Page 34) ...... 756-8184 Interlake Roofing & Exteriors, Albert Beach (Page 44) ...... 756-3971 Nault Builders, Pine Falls (Page 88)...... 204-340-6199 TREE SERVICE / STUMP GRINDING Two Storry Construction, Victoria Beach (Page 84)...... 204-223-8535 Adventures Tree Service, Belair (Page 42) ...... 754-2359 Blueberry Ridge Contracting, Grand Marais (Page 88) ...... 754-3051 Screen enclosures Fast Cuts, Belair (Page 79) ...... 756-4261 Allwright Contracting, Victoria Beach (Page 36) ...... 756-2588 Green’s Wood Service, Belair (Page 72) ...... 754-7271 DL Custom Screen Works, Gull Lake, (Page 77) ...... 635-2384 Victoria Beach Tree Care Service (Page 37)...... 756-2588 Within Reach, Beaconia (Page 51)...... 754-2191 Security & Systems Lakeside Surveillance, Victoria Beach (Page 64) ...... 756-8121 TRUCKING BRC Trucking & Bobcat Service, Scanterbury (Page 81)...... 204-766-2746 Security Shutters Earl Thomas, Beaconia (Page 77) ...... 754-6243 Kiwi, Winnipeg (Page 61) ...... 204-229-6642 Green’s Gravel, Belair (Page 61) ...... 754-6270 Senior’s Scene, Victoria Beach (Page 9) ...... 756-6468 Jim Chapel Trucking, Victoria Beach (Back Cover) ...... 756-2364 RayAnn Transport, Pine Falls (Page 95)...... 367-2817 Septic Tank Cleaning Trainor Trucking, Traverse Bay (Page 2) ...... 756-2701 Lorne Anderson Septic Service, Victoria Beach (Page 82) ...... 756-2460 Yves Normandin, Pine Falls (Page 111)...... 367-2659 Balsam Bay Septic, Balsam Bay (Page 84) ...... 754-8085 Royal Flush Septic Service, St. Georges (Page 59)...... 754-7540 VETERINARIAN Schneider’s Septic, Grand Beach (Page 46, 47) ...... 754-2361 Selkirk Animal Hospital, Selkirk (Page 113) ...... 204-482-4401
Sewage and Drain Cleaning WATER HAULING/COOLERS Lorne Anderson Septic Service, Victoria Beach (Page 82) ...... 756-2460 Randy’s Water, Traverse Bay (Page 26)...... 756-3042 Trainor Water, Victoria Beach (Page 69) ...... 204-697-1456 SHOOTING RANGE White Wolf Shooting Range, Beaconia (Page 88)...... 754-3375 WATER SYSTEMS/treatments Clifton Trainor Construction, Traverse Bay (Page 58) ...... 756-8305 Shoreline protection Green’s Water Testing, Belair (Page 16)...... 754-7271 Lakefront Restorers, Victoria Beach (Page 17, 59) ...... 204-771-2255 Jonker Plumbing Services, Victoria Beach (Page 70)...... 756-8446 Trainor Trucking, Victoria Beach (IFC) ...... 756-2701 Paul Lodewyk’s Plumbing, Victoria Beach (Page 44) ...... 756-2927 Yves Normandin, Pine Falls (Page )...... 367-2659 Ray’s Plumbing, Victoria Beach (Page 71) ...... 756-2722
124 Cottager’s Guide Eastern Beaches 125 Randy’s Water, Traverse Bay (Page 28)...... 756-3042 Schneider’s Septic, Grand Marais (Page 46, 47) ...... 754-2361
WATER testing Green’s Water Testing, Belair (Page 16)...... 754-7271
WELDING Beaches Deck & Welding, Belair (Page 59) ...... 756-3064
WELL DRILLERS Friesen Well Drillers, Steinbach (Page 110) ...... 888-794-9355 Maple Leaf Drilling, Winnipeg (Page 113) ...... 204-224-3084
WINDOWS Allwright Contracting Ltd., Victoria Beach (Page 36)...... 204-756-2588 Design Concepts, Belair (Page 35, 52)...... 754-3485 Kottage Kountry Windows, Belair (Page 45) ...... 754-3020 Otto Contracting, Gull Lake (Page 41)...... 204-268-5842
WOODWORKING Fiddler’s Green, Traverse Bay (Page 58) ...... 756-3398
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