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Wawanesa & District Rec Centre would like to thank the Wawanesa Area

Community Foundation for the donation of the portable half ice rink boards for the

arena.

Pictured above is Glen McGregor, Wawanesa Area Community Foundation mem-

ber, Dustin Brown, manager of the Rec Centre and a few of the kids that will bene-

fit from the boards for years to come.

Donation to Wawanesa Rec Centre

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To accept Bluestar Construction gravel

crushing tender for 2020 and 2021;

To accept Municipal Waste Manage-

ment solid waste and recyclable mate-

rial collection tender as outlined in full

minutes;

To direct Public Works to focus on dirt

roads listed in full set of minutes;

To receive correspondence from Mani-

toba Habitat Heritage Corporation with

respect to 30-8-18WPM;

To discontinue involvement with

Spruce Lakes Emergency Measures

Board and consider membership with

Manitoba Association of Municipal

Emergency Coordinators;

To purchase flood mitigation equip-

ment subject to Provincial Flood Fund-

ing;

To approve grants as listed in the full

set of minutes;

To close Municipal offices to the public

and that residents ask for assistance by

telephone and that Waste Transfer Sites

be directed to remain in their work-

spaces and ensure a 6-foot social dis-

tance from members of the public;

To adjourn to meet again on April 21,

2020 at 9:00 am at the Nesbitt Hall;

General Business

See website for full video and minutes at

oakland-wawanesa.ca

Correspondence: - Read and filed.

The complete texts of the minutes are on

file and can be viewed by anyone during

regular office hours.

Council met in a regular

meeting on Mar 17, 2020 at

9:00a.m. In the Nesbitt Hall in

Nesbitt, Manitoba. Council mem-

bers present were: Councillors, Cory, Har-

greaves, McDonald, Hatch, Sowiak, and

McGregor. Head of Council Dave Krekle-

wich presided.

The following motions were approved:

To accept the agenda for the Mar 17,

2020 meeting with additions;

To approve the minutes of the meeting of

Feb 18, 2020;

To approve the minutes of the meeting of

Feb 27, 2020;

To approve general accounts payable in

the amount of $65,253.90;

To approve the Direct Deposit No. 0124

in the amount of $11,041.25;

To approve Direct Deposit No. 0126 in

the amount of $10,998.15;

To approve Direct Deposit No. 0127 in

the amount of $6,163.88;

To approve Utility accounts payable in

the amount of $6,342.42;

To receive the Statement of Revenue and

Expenditure Report to Feb 29, 2020;

To receive written communications;

To provide a letter of support to Bell

MTS for their application for funding

through CRTC;

To receive verbal and written committee

reports;

To receive Public Works and Transporta-

tion Services Committee report and con-

sider recommendations;

To accept Fred Gilbert Trucking gravel

hauling tender for 2020 and 2021;

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Services postponed

for present time.

Pastor Garnet Hodges Cell 204-871-5586

Email: garnethodgestcc@mymts.net

Everyone is Welcome

Time to start thinking

of nominees…. (deadline date…

June 1, 2020)

Marguerite Cory Community Vol-

unteerism Award for 2020. The Wawanesa Community Founda-tion, the sponsor of the Marguerite Cory Vol-unteer award, acknowledges individuals who inspire the spirit of volunteerism and who make exceptional contributions within the Oakland-Wawanesa Municipality and the Wawanesa School catchment area. (hereafter referred to as Community). Marguerite was a tireless and dedicated vol-unteer, and the Wawanesa Foundation is proud to make this award in her name, as a visionary leader who exemplified selfless community giving. This Award is recognition of an indi-vidual who has made exceptional contribu-tions to our Community in the past year in either a leadership role, or a worker behind the scenes. It is an individual who encourages others to give of themselves for the better-ment and growth of the Community. Individuals who are eligible/not eligible: Performed the volunteer activity in the

Community over a period of one year (Need not be resident of the Community)

Are not previous winners of the same award. (Mavis Brown 2019 recipient).

Municipal, provincial or federal politicians are not eligible.

Details on the award and nomination forms are included and accessed through www.oakland-wawanesa.ca wwebsite. Other inquiries can be directed to Glenn McGregor of the Foundation (204-761-7596 or wawanesamcgregor@hotmail.com).

Wawanesa Community

Foundation Inc. The Wawanesa Community Foundation

Inc. invites qualifying organizations to sub-

mit applications for grants from the Foun-

dation for the 2020 year.

Grant applications should be sent to the

Wawanesa Community Foundation Inc.,

Box 209, Wawanesa, MB R0K 2G0

by April 10, 2020.

Grants will be awarded to successful

applicants in June/2020.

Contact Leonard Plett 824-2475, or Glenn

McGregor 204-761-7596

for more information.

Seeds are here!

Spring is on the way! ____________

Happy Easter!

April 12

Christ is Risen Indeed!!!

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Let us be “distance-keeping” people with those we meet. Save the handshakes and hugs for a much later time. As persons, let us seek to keep a “perspective” on life. As a person with a faith perspective, it is important for me to remember that at all times and in all circumstances, I must up-hold “a life that shall endless be”. I believe in God who is light and love - that shines in the darkness and the darkness has not put it out. (John 1: 4). As we journey through this difficult time, let us keep our boundaries and hopes alive. Let us walk with resolution and a great hope! All our community churches will remain closed throughout the duration of this struggle. Without a doubt, love and hope must remain alive within our hearts. As for me, I will ever keep in mind the faith that boldly speaks of a resurrection life. When that great day arrives when we can again gather in our church as a faith com-munity, even though our calendar will tell us that Easter is long past, we will sing boldly and with great joy once again, the great hymn of our faith. “Jesus Christ is Risen Today:! Light and love will have tri-umphed over darkness!! On the journey with you -

(Rev.) Harvey Hurren Wawanesa/Brandon Hills Pastoral Charge

Greetings to the good people of Wawanesa, Nesbitt and Brandon Hills. Spring has come to our prairie land! The increased sunshine brings warmth and restores the hope for a new season of growth. As prairie people, we always re-joice in a new season of growth! Life takes on a new energy and renewed hope and an-ticipation. However, this spring of 2020 has a foreboding darkness about it that threatens life and takes away our springtime hopes. The devastating news of the “coronavirus” has spread across all nations and every con-tinent, bringing darkness and distress and death throughout our world. We are jolted out of our pleasant springtime thoughts as never before!! Talk is often heard of the devastating “Spanish-flu” epidemic of 1918-1919!! Some of us recently watched a video on the internet, featuring Bill Gates, a renowned financier with a very perceptive insight into world events. Five years ago, Gates pre-dicted a vast plague that would destroy much in society and bring great change. Now it is here!! Both the devastation of death and the darkness of despair!! What will be the outcome? How long will this deadly virus spread its fear and death across the nations? Here in our prairie communities of Wawanesa, Nesbitt and Brandon Hills, how do we react, and then be proactive in the control of this virus? We are “true” neighbours when we follow explicitly the restrictions and parameters that will help to bring this deadly virus under control. We are “front-line” people as much as anyone in this great struggle that lies ahead.

Easter Greetings for Our Journey

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Wawanesa Community

Gardeners

Yellow & Orange for 2020 Welcome Spring! Even though the

Covid-19 Virus has us all self-isolating and

social-distancing these days, the

warmer weather we've enjoyed lately has us

looking out the windows and dreaming of

how our gardens will look this summer. Our

too-short outings to the grocery store and

Post Office, has our inner gardener smelling

the fresh air and imagining the flowers

blooming already.

2020 is Manitoba's 150th Birthday, so

we chose Gold as our color because it is of-

ten worn by Manitoba's athletes as they

compete in various sporting events. But we

realize that it is much easier to find flowers

in yellow and orange, and even a bit of

gold, if we work with Marigolds in all their

glorious, sunny varieties. They are so sim-

ple to plant and so cheerful to look at as we

walk past the Community Garden. I can

hardly wait to get out there and start garden-

ing. Now, if we could only get rid of this

awful Corona Virus within a month, two at

most!!!

May Kreklewich, for your Wawanesa

Community Gardeners

Ltd.

CLINE: We wish to express our heartfelt

thanks to our friends and relatives for all the

visits, phone calls, cards of support, flowers,

food deliveries and donations to Wawanesa

Minor Sports during this sad time. The sup-

port, compassion and guidance we received

from the staff at Glenboro Hospital, Shirley

McBurney, Moray Jamieson and staff at

Jamieson‟s Funeral Services upon Neil‟s

passing was truly appreciated. We also wish

to thank the United Church Women‟s Group

for the lunch, Glenn McGregor and our

granddaughters for the stories told at the

Celebration of Life and song at the cemetery.

Joan & family

Thank You to all the folks at Wawanesa

Foods! We recognize that you put yourselves

at risk every day, and we appreciate all you

are doing to keep the store open!

Margrét Kristjansson

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Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa

Pesticide Use Permit Application

Public Notice is hereby given that the Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa in-

tends to conduct the following pesticide control program during 2020.

1) To control noxious weeds and brush on road allowances within the munici-

pality the projected dates of application will be from May 15, 2020 to October

31, 2020. The herbicides that may be used include: 2,4-D, Clopyralid,

Picloram, Dichlorprop, Difluenzopyr, Amitrole,Iamzapyr, Triclopyr,Acetic

Acid, Fluroxypyr, Glyphosate, Flumioxazin,Metsulfuron-Methyl, Chlorsulfu-

ron, Dicamba, Aminopyralid, Mecoprop, Bromacil, Ammonium Soaps of

Fatty Acids, Aminocycopyrachlor and Iron (present as FeHEDTA).

Surfactants that may be used include Liberate, LI 700 and Gateway.

The public may send written submissions within 15 days of the publication

of this Notice to:

Environmental Approvals Branch

Manitoba Conservation and Climate

1007 Century Street

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0W4

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Wawanesa United Church All services are postponed for the

present time, in light of the COVID 19 outbreak.

Rev. Harvey Hurren Cell: (204) 724-8701 Home Phone: (204) 726-0625 Email: hurren@wcgwave.ca

At the moment, things at the

Wawanesa United Church are very much on

hold because of the COVID-19 Pandemic

and I cannot see that changing in the near

future. Personally, I miss worshipping to-

gether, hearing the wonderful music we are

so fortunate to enjoy, and listening to the

meaningful messages from our spiritual lead-

ers. As a congregation, all we can do is keep

in touch with each other in a safe manner,

following the guidelines we have been given

so that no one feels alone while maintaining

physical distance. I encourage everyone to

continue praying for our congregation, our

community, our country and, indeed, our

whole world! In this time of turmoil and

stress, we are very fortunate to have access to

both Rev. Harvey (204-726-0625) and

Shirley McBurney (204-824-2369). Please

don't hesitate to call if there is a need. I am

also available at any time for a chat or to

lend an ear, just to listen (204-824-2457).

My final words of advice: Stay

home! Stay well! We'll be together again

when it is safe.

Margaret Martin

Council Chair

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Bethel Christian Assembly - Wawanesa

Services postponed

for present time.

Pastor Calvin Young New Office Location:

Monday -Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Park Plaza, Wawanesa

1-204-523-2754

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A month ago some of us were watch-ing the skies, checking the weather forecast to see if March was going to come in like a lion or a lamb. I remember the talk was that we had had a great winter and what was the spring going to be like? The Saturday before March 1st, was a beautiful warm day. I thought March would come in like a lamb, but Sunday morning it was windy and snow-ing and made for some challenging roads later in the day. How quickly our environ-ment changes. Similarly, our world has changed very quickly, unexpectedly. Our society has had to completely change their way of life. For the most part, we as Canadians have been thankful for our modern medical system. We would have said, we were prepared for any emergency. The size and speed of the spreading virus has caught us as Canadians and the world off guard. This has placed re-strictions, stress and hardships on many peo-ple. I doubt that many could remember a time when the whole world has been im-pacted by one event. This will be an event that will be remembered for a long time and most likely put into history books (or his-torical websites). The closures from airlines, schools, offices, and stores have affected all people to some degree. These have predomi-nantly been inconveniences. The scramble for medical supplies, long hours for medical staff, and many deaths that could not be at-tended by family, will be the hardships re-called. At times like these, during trials, strug-gles, hardships, is when people come to-gether and support each other. The compas-sionate character of people is displayed.

You do your best to support someone who has lost a family member. You make phone calls to check on your neighbour. Ask for help if you are unable to go out for grocer-ies. Have longer conversations over the phone. We are all sharing in this experience together.

That makes it so important for each of us to be encouraging with each other. Each of us can choose to complain or to see the good in the day. The Bible (NIV) uses the word discourage 18 times and 12 of those uses are in the context of, do not dis-courage. The word encourage appears 54 times. As Christians we have been charged with being encouraging, to lift up ones spir-its, to point to the beauty of the day. Tell more jokes. Give a simple gift just to bring a smile. Send (mail) a note, to thank a friend for being there for you. The seriousness of our situation doesn‟t change, but how we face it, will. For now, like most churches, our ser-vices and events have been cancelled. We continue to pray, sing worship songs, and read our Bibles in our homes. God has not changed. The sacrifice Jesus made on the cross will be acknowledged as Easter ap-proaches. We think our world has been turned upside down. Consider the disciples who witnessed their leader, their Rabbi, be-ing falsely accused, tortured and killed. God‟s son, the Messiah had been crucified. But, that wasn‟t the end of it. His resurrec-tion and words of encouragement to the dis-ciples, speak to us as believers - to never give up hope. Remember, our Hope is in the One who con-quered death. Hallelujah! He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!

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The Wawanesa Lions Club is social dis-

tancing for the safety of our members and the

community. Please stay safe, stay home and

wash your hands. The community service ac-

tivities like reading at school and all fund

raising activities are not happening until fur-

ther notice. This includes the cancellation of

cribbage tournaments until further no-

tice. You can safely leave batteries at the

clubhouse drop off if you are using the social

distancing time to clean the shed!

Before this was all happening, the club

celebrated that Lion Tony Wessels has been

an active member for 15 years. Congratula-

tions, Lion Tony.

The club also made a donation to the

Lions Foundation Rural Housing program. It

is available for anyone who would like to use

it.

Lions Foundation Rural Housing can

help ease the financial burden that often

comes with serious illness. We offer finan-

cially-subsidized accommodations to adults

and children from northern and rural Mani-

toba and Northwestern Ontario, who must

travel to Winnipeg for medical treatment. Our

fully furnished Rural Housing suites are lo-

cated in the Lions Manor at the corner of

Portage Avenue and Sherbrook Street, close

to Health Sciences Centre, Children‟s Hospi-

tal, CancerCare Manitoba, Misericordia

Health Centre, and St. Boniface Hospital.

Rural Housing suites include: Fully

equipped kitchens, Free parking, Cable TV &

telephone, Free laundry facilities.

On-site amenities include a Hair Salon,

Cafeteria and an ATM.

Please contact us for information on rates and

terms.

Phone 204-784-1650 or 204-772-1899

Email: info@lionsfoudnation.org

Lions Rural Housing 320 Sherbrook Street

(at Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB).

Easter Reflection “Just as we are called to share in Our Lord‟s

Passion and Death, we are also called to

unite ourselves to His Resurrection during

Easter, for if “we have died with Him, we

shall also live with Him” (2 Timothy 2:11).

This greatest of gifts, given to us lovingly

and freely by our Redeemer, has purchased

for us eternal life. We can hope for no

greater glory”.

Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart.

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Dauphin COVID-19 Testing

Site Location Confirmed Designated site is MPI Service Centre

A new COVID-19 community test-

ing site location in Dauphin has opened at

the Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) ser-

vice centre. The hours of operation will be

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., seven days a week. You

must be referred to the site for testing.

These sites are not walk-up or drive-up

medical clinics. The site was reassessed

over the weekend to ensure it was an ap-

propriate location for a community testing

site. That reassessment found the site

meets, if not exceeds, existing criteria. As a

reminder, any person concerned about their

exposure to or risk of having COVID-19

should call Health Links–Info Santé at 1-

888-315-9257 to be screened to see if a test

is required.

COVID-19 is spread by direct and

prolonged exposure (longer than 10 min-

utes) or contact with an infected person.

Community members are reminded to seek

factual, up-to-date information about the

virus at www.manitoba.ca/covid19.

We again thank MPI for its generous

offer, as well as its continuing commitment

to our communities. CONTACT: Blaine

Kraushaar Prairie Mountain Health Com-

munications PHONE: 204-622-6237

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Playing at the

Glenboro Gaiety Theatre April 2020 204-827-2624 508 Railway Ave., Glenboro 204-827-2624 www.glenboro.com Remember to follow us on Facebook and the Glen-

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April 3, 4, 5 & 6

The Gentlemen

14A Course Language | 1h 53min |

Action, Crime |

Daily 7:30pm

April 10, 11, 12 & 13

I Still Believe

PG | Drama, Music, Romance

Daily 7:30pm

April 17, 18, 19 & 20

The Call of the Wild

PG 1h 40min Adventure, Drama,

Family |

Daily 7:30pm

Monday Matinee 1:30pm

April 24, 25 & 26 (Fri-Sun)

Onward

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Saturday Matinee 1:30pm

$75 Theatre rental for Birthday Parties

Or other Occasions

Summer Employment

Opportunity

Facility Staff

Souris River Rec Commission is

accepting applications for a full time

grounds maintenance worker.

Applicants must be at least 16 years

old and possess a valid driver‟s license.

Tentative start date will be May 1,

2020.

Duties will include mowing, cleaning,

diamond prep, maintenance and gar-

bage collection as well as assisting

with pool filtration, back washing and

water chemistry.

This position will include the Water-

park, Ball Diamonds, Rec Centre and

Park/Campground facilities.

Please mail resume and cover letter to:

Dustin Brown

Facility Manager

Box 278

Wawanesa, MB

R0K 2G0

Deadline to apply is Friday, April 19,

2020 @ 4:00pm.

Front Steps Project Megan Scott is among several vol-

unteers participating in a national move-

ment known as the Front Steps Project,

in which photographers take portraits of

families to raise funds for those in need

during the coronavirus pandemic.

She, and the other participants re-

spectfully ask, but do not require, fami-

lies make a donation of any sort (food,

clothing, $…) in exchange for being pho-

tographed, with all of the funds being

used to assist those in need.

Megan has donated the foods she

collected to the Wawanesa Food Bank,

and donations of clothing, etc. will

probably be taken to Samaritan House or

some other project that helps those who

require assistance.

Thanks Megan, your efforts are

very much appreciated! (Sample photo

from website, below).

For more info on this project, Google

„Front Steps Project‟.

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In Loving Memory of My Husband

LLOYD CULLEN

September 21, 1938 - April 24, 2019

Thank you for your endless love

That helps me through each day,

And thank you for the memories

That never fade away.

You‟re the man I loved

And I was proud to be your Wife,

And everyday in some small way

I celebrate your life.

And though it‟s sad to think about

The way things were before

When we are re-united

It will be forevermore.

In Loving Memory

Dad

LLOYD CULLEN

He never looked for praises

He was never one to boast

He just went on quietly working

For the ones he loved the most.

His dreams were seldom spoken

His wants were very few

And most of the time his worries

Went unspoken too.

He was there… a firm foundation

Through all our storms of life

A sturdy hand to hold on to

In times of stress and strife.

A true friend we could turn to

When times were good or bad.

One of our greatest blessings,

The man that we called Dad.

Phone (204) 824-2429 Cell: (204) 573-6688 Fax: (204) 571-5905 Email: bdaymond@sutton.com

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Souris River Recreation Commission will be

accepting applications for 2 office staff at

the Wawanesa Waterpark. Applicants must

be able to communicate well with others and

enjoy working with the public.

Responsibilities will include:

Handling money and

simple office procedures,

Campground bookings,

Phone calls

Applicants must be at least 15 years of age.

These positions are part time, approximately

30 hours per week. Tentative start date:

June 30, 2020.

Deadline for applications will be

4:00p.m. April 26, 2020

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Souris River Recreation Commission

c/o Dustin Brown

Box 278

Wawanesa, MB

R0K 2G0

rinkwawa@gmail.com

Summer Employment Opportunity

Wawanesa Waterpark is now accepting

applications for seasonal Lifeguard/

Instructors. Duties include; guarding

and or instruction, perform water tests

as required, cleaning and other duties

as assigned.

We offer competitive wages and paid

training.

More information as well as a detailed

job description is available upon re-

quest by calling 204-724-3988 or

emailing rinkwawa@gmail.com

Please mail resume and cover letter to:

Dustin Brown

Facility Manager

Box 278

Wawanesa, MB

R0K 2G0

Deadline to apply is April 26, 2020

Jamieson’s Funeral Service Willmor Chapel

415 Broadway St.

A Family Tradition of Personalized Service

Serving the Wawanesa District since 1949 Traditional Burial & Cremation Services

Funeral Planning www.willmorchapel.com

Granite & Bronze Monuments Inscriptions & Monument Renovations

Funeral Directors, R. Moray Jamieson

Dayna Jamieson Box 369, Glenboro, Man.

Bus. 827-2480 Fax. 827-2093 email: jamiesonsfuneralser@mts.net

18 Essentials!

This is a time of stress and fear over the

threat of illness that has blanketed the entire

world. All non-essential businesses, including

my own, have been asked to comply with

regulated standards, to bring physical contact

to a minimum as much as possible.

Ministry efforts in most, if not all,

churches have been closed for worship gather-

ings now, for the past couple of weeks. Many

worship centres have elected to carry on their

ministry by way of offering online services on

Sundays, which can be viewed by anyone and

everyone who chooses to do so. They feel it is

essential to keep connected in this way, and

still offer services in a safe manner.

Another essential service we can safely

offer on behalf of one another is that of

prayer. Meeting together, (such as the Com-

munity Prayer Evenings, generally hosted on

the last Thursday of the month) has been sus-

pended for the present. But… praying is al-

ways available… to anyone... anywhere... and

at any time.

1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 “Rejoice ever-

more. Pray without ceasing. In every thing

give thanks: for this is the will of God in

Christ Jesus concerning you”.

2 Chronicles 7: 14 “If my people, which

are called by my name, shall humble them-

selves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn

from their wicked ways; then will I hear from

heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will

heal their land”.

Prayer is an essential service, and so are

God‟s promises to his people. Let us be dili-

gent, and hold one another up to the light that

still shines through the darkness. Our Easer

hope!

In Christ’s service, Shirley McBurney

Birth Announcement Brock and Amanda Fisher are pleased to an-nounce the birth of their daughter Farrah Joy Fisher, born on March 9. She was 6 lbs. 15 oz. and 19 " long. Older brother Nick abso-lutely adores her. Proud grandparents are Greg and Dianne Kowalchuk of Rivers and Mike and Maureen Fisher of Wawanesa. Great grandparents include Noel Fisher and Yvonne Peloquin of Souris and Doris Mathison of Hamiota.

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St. Paul’s Anglican Church

Services Suspended

to comply with

Provincial guidelines.

In order to comply with provincial

guidelines and at the direction of Bishop

William Cliff, St. Paul‟s will be closed

till March 31. It does not appear the restric-

tions on public gatherings will be lifted in

the near future, so services for April are also

currently suspended.

Rev. Chris and family are doing well

in quarantine, having been in contact with

his wife Audrey who had traveled before

the travel ban was implemented. He is still

available for emergencies if needed. Please

contact the wardens, Paula Diaz 204-761-

2980, or Lilian Trowbridge 204-824-2122

and they can have Rev. Chris notified.

Bishop Bill has been posting service

on Facebook, and Youtube. Services in-

clude Communion and prayer services.

Thank you Bishop Bill for encouraging

faith. To the community, please stay home,

support one another and practice social dis-

tancing. Everyone has a role to play in pro-

tecting our Community. God Bless.

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Seniors Independent Services 55+ Newsline... Shirley McBurney, Coordinator

112-4th Street ~ Phone: 204-824-2369

The next date for the Handi-van trip to Brandon is Tuesday, April 14. Unfortunately, due to the COVID 19 outbreak, this trip has been cancelled until further notice. Although I can not encourage people coming to the SIS office, or scheduling home visits, I am always happy to help you in any-way I can by phone. Although all non-essential businesses are mandated to be closed, I have a phone line in my home and will be available to answer to your needs in that way. Victoria Lifeline is your best choice for peace of mind

Much appreciation to all who continue to donate to the Food Bank. Your regular dona-tions of canned goods keep us operating. Much appreciated!

THANKYOU! If you know of someone who could benefit from this ser-vice, please let us know. Contact info: Call Shirley at 204-824-2369.

while living comfortably in your own home. Help can be there at the touch of a button if needed. Call for info. We can discuss how it could be beneficial to you and a comfort for your family to know you are being looked after 24/7. It is our mandate to keep seniors and disabled persons independently in their own homes for as long as possible.

Your generous donations help to keep this volunteer newspaper viable. We appreciate your support.

Donations: Green Acres Colony

Joan Cline & family

Ron & Valgene Dixon

Noel Fisher & Yvonne Peloquin

Summer Employment Opportunity

The Sipiweske Museum is looking to hire

summer students (2) for the months of July

and August. Duties would include: touring

visitors through the Museum, general clean-

ing, some yard maintenance, helping with

hamburger days, helping with Pound, Pail,

Paddle weekend celebrations, and complet-

ing administrative duties as assigned.

Hours and days are negotiable.

Deadline for application May 15 2020

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MPI Accredited

I-CAR Gold Class certified

I-CAR Platinum certified technician

Collision repairs - Private and MPI

Free estimates

Accessories - retail purchase and installation

Glass replacement (Auto & Ag Equipment)

Stone chip repairs

Headlamp Restoration

Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) available

Free pick up/drop off in Wawanesa area. Courtesy vehicle available. Email: meadowview.wawanesa@gmail.com

Website: www.meadowviewautobodyandglass.com

Wawanesa ~ 204-824-2696

Lifetime Refinish Guarantee

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Tristan Bisson Plumbing and Heating

204-741-0954

Established in 2018, I have been plumbing residential

and commercial projects since 2012.

Have experience in heating and ventilation, pumps and septic systems.

Specializing in water treatment.

I also provide drain cleaning services for Wawanesa

and surrounding areas.

Call or text 204-741-0954 for booking your next

plumbing project or unexpected issue.

NOTICES

April

Wawanesa Transfer Station

Hours: Tuesday & Thursday

3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

NOTICE

In regards to safety and social distanc-

ing, during the present COVID 19 out-

break, the Wawanesa Community Hall

will be closed to usage until further no-

tice. Thanks for your cooperation. Stay

safe.

NOTICE Due to safety and social distancing, dur-

ing the present COVID 19 outbreak, the

Wawanesa Wee Care April 17 Trivia

Night has been postponed until further

notice.

WAWANESA EXPRESS

Due to the safety concerns during the

COVID 19 outbreak, the April edition

of the Wawanesa Express will only be

published online.

For those who don‟t have access, please

call Lucy‟s Flowers and Gifts and we

will do our best to print a paper copy

for you. 204-824-2369.

April

10 Deadline for applications for Wawanesa

Foundation funding (pg 4)

Good Friday

12 Happy Easter!

21 Next meeting of Oakland-Wawanesa Council

28 Deadline for next Wawanesa Express, 10 a.m.

May

10 Happy Mothers Day

June

1 Deadline for nominations for the Marguerite

Cory Volunteerism Award (pg 4)

AA

If you drink, that's your business. If you want

to stop it‟s our business. Alcoholics Anony-

mous meets every Tuesday night at the back

door of the United Church at 7:30 p.m. 204-

824-2094.

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Wawanesa Belmont Transfer Ltd.

Box 1719, Killarney, Manitoba ROK 1GO

Call 1-800-442-0492 or (204) 523-8393 Local and Long Distance Hauling

Grain, Fertilizer

Karla L. Dane B.A., LL.B.

Partner

Every Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Guild Insurance, 115 – 4th Street, Wawanesa

Phone: 204.727.8461

Including Your Community in Your Will It’s easy to leave a bequest to your Community through the Wawanesa Area Foundation.

The bequest/donation will be tax deductible to your estate and you can leave as much

or as little as you want, after providing for your family.

- No better way to remember your Community -

- No better way to be remembered by your Community.

The Wawanesa Community Foundation Inc. For further info: Bruce Gullett 824-2313, Glenn McGregor 761-7596, Leonard Plett 824-2475, Box 172

T. J. Matchett Trucking

Livestock Hauling Service Troy Matchett

Belmont, MB

(204) 537-2695 (If no answer, please

leave a message).