We acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. www.minnedosatribune.com Vol. 131 No. 16 Friday, June 28, 2013 90 cents + tax Be prepared for severe summer weather Stroll down memory lane Photo by Darryl Holyk By BARRETT NELSON monitors the weather. If a EMO Coordinator severe storm is on the ho- rizon, the weather service t is that time of year issues watches, advisories Iagain – the severe storm and warnings through na- season. Monday, June tional, regional and local 10th was the fi rst time this radio and television sta- year that we had a short, tions and Environment but real tornado warn- Canada’s weather radio. ing. Th under, lightning, A weather watch oc- hail and even tornadoes curs when conditions are can develop quickly and favourable for a severe By SARAH DALRYMPLE have the potential to be ex- storm, even though one tremely dangerous. Th at’s has not yet developed. Th is esidents of the Minnedosa Personal Care Home why it is important that is usually issued early in Rgot a glimpse of the past through the Minnedosa you understand the risks the day. Valley Cruizers recent visit. created by severe summer A weather warning oc- Walking up and down the sidewalk in front of weather and how you can curs when severe weather the Care Home, it felt like stepping back into the protect yourself - weather is happening or hazardous 1950’s and 1960’s with many classic cars on display. or not. weather is highly probable. Th e evening was arranged by Holly Morrison, a Look for the signs. Hot Th e Weatherradio net- nurse at the Care Home, and her husband, Don. and/or muggy days and work broadcasts weather Th e nice weather and shiny cars also brought warm nights indicate that and environmental infor- out other members of the community to see the as- thunderstorms may be mation 24 hours a day di- sortment of classic vehicles. forming, so be prepared. rectly from Environment After everyone had a good look at each vehicle, Always keep your eyes on Canada’s storm prediction the residents were able to vote for their favourite car. the sky and watch for the centres. Photos by Sarah Dalrymple Th e winner received a large blue ribbon and a col- possible development of PCH residents stroll along a lineup of lectible toy car. Darcy James came in second place storms. Continued classic cars before voting Ray Orr’s 1966 with his 1965 Mustang, while Ray Orr came in fi rst Listen for the warn- with his 1966 Red Corvette, which just so happened on Page 5 Corvette (inset) as their favourite. ings. Environment Canada to be one of my favourites. We pay the GST and PST on &$1$'$'$< everything in the store 204-705-0168 until June 30th! 6$/( 2 Friday, June 28, 2013 Th e Minnedosa Tribune Mavericks in Adult Learning Centre holds grad By SARAH DALRYMPLE he MCI was not the First Place Tonly school to cel- ebrate graduation this By SARAH DALRYMPLE week. Th e Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre cel- he Minnedosa Mavericks are once again soar- ebrated their Grad student Ting with eight victories out of a total of 10 games. Elaina Smith on June 22nd Th eir previous game against Carberry was successful at the Minnedosa Legion. with a score of 5-3 for the Minnedosa Mavericks. Th e ceremony was lead by On June 14th they competed against Ebben- Val Gawel with grace re- fl ow, who are currently in second place, with a score cited by Barrie Brooking. of 15-3 for the Mavericks. Th is was a big win for the Members from Elaina’s team, solidifying their spot as number one in the family came out to cel- league. ebrate the big day, as well Th e team will be playing their next home game as Reg Klassen, RRSD Su- in Minnedosa on the evening of Wednesday, July 3rd perintendent. with only four games left in the season. Klassen commented, Th ere are 16 players on the team this year, not in- “You hung in there with cluding their coach, Jake Lamb. “Th ere is a real sense two small kids and work. of team camaraderie,” says Andrew Richards. “We Th at is something special. are a real close-knit bunch. We like to joke around!” As I have already men- Th e Mavericks have been a part of the Santa tioned, the key to being Photo by Sarah Dalrymple Clara Baseball League for over 20 years, but many on successful is grit. Because Graduate Elaina Smith (C) with Barrie Brooking (L) the team have played for longer than that. Each week you fi nished this and and Val Gowal (R) of the Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre. the team dons their uniform two or three times and graduated with the extra gets out to the fi eld to compete. “We don’t even have work of kids and a job, it ing. Th is Diploma is everywhere. Val Gawel, a Learning Centre is oper- time to practice,” Richards informed us. At the begin- means you have grit. Con- awarded to people who teacher at the Adult Learn- ated by the Rolling River ning of the season, the team gets together to train, as gratulations.” have left school early and ing Centre, told Smith, “It School Division. Students well as before provincials, but they mostly rely on the Smith was able to re- then returned to complete is very tough to do what are able to apply at the assortment of games throughout the week to keep ceive her Mature High it. Th is diploma is not dif- you just did. So for that, I Yellowhead Offi ce and can them on their toes. School Diploma from Val ferent from a High school want to congratulate you.” start anytime of the year. For the past seven seasons, the Mavericks have Gawel and Barrie Brook- diploma and is accepted Th e Minnedosa Adult been league champions in Santa Clara. R.M. of Harrison wins award he R.M. of Harrison is Harrison joined the in making Sandy Lake and and Victoria as well as the Tone of ten communi- initiative in 2011 and has Newdale more age-friend- Towns of Gladstone, Ross- ties recently honoured for raised awareness of the ly. burn, and Teulon, R.M. and 0LQQHGRVD)XQ)HVW embracing Manitoba’s Age- Age-Friendly initiative Other award winning Town of Minitonas, R.M. Friendly Initiative. Th e R.M. through various newspa- Age-Friendly communities and Town of Hamiota and 5RDG+RFNH\7RXUQDPHQW has been awarded $500 for per articles. Partnerships include the R.M.’s of Gimli, R.M. of Rockwood together its communities as well as with other groups such as Killarney-Turtle Mountain with the Town of Stonewall. 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