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The Minnedosa Beachcomber 2011 Visitor Guide A Visitor’s Guide to Minnedosa, MB A Minnedosa Tribune Publication Vol. 15 2011 FREE

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The Minnedosa Beachcomber

2011 Visitor Guide

A Visitor’s Guide to Minnedosa, MBA Minnedosa Tribune Publication

Vol. 152011

FREE

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P.O. Box 426 Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0Phone: (204) 867-2727 Fax: (204) 867-2686

[email protected] www.discoverminnedosa.com

We welcome you to Minnedosa and hope that you will enjoy your visit to our beautiful valley.

The valley, the surrounding hills, the Little Saskatchewan River and Lake Minnedosa combine to make this area an oasis on the

Canadian prairies with a proud, rich heritage. Enjoy our community and the friendly folks that

have made Minnedosa a choice community to visit or reside.

“Committed to Pursue an Excellent Community; the Foundation of Health”

Mayor: His Worship Ray OrrCouncillors: Len Luker, Rick Saler, Frank Taylor,

Diane Hartley, Pat Skatch, Harvey Wedgewood

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Groceries!Shop at

70 MAIN STREET SOUTH - MINNEDOSA

Groceries, Meat, Produce, R.O.

Water & Lottery

Open 9:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.

7 days a week

Parking available at front& back entrances to store

We Sell NO-NAME &PRESIDENT’S CHOICE Products

We Sell ICE $1.99 / bag

Emergency 911

We hope your visit to Minnedosa is enjoyable and that during your time in our community you will not require our emergency services. However,

if you do need emergency assistance, our community is prepared with a high level of quality services. Minnedosa is served by a dedicated team of well-trained emergency responders, whether its fi refi ghters, paramedics or police. The Minnedosa Fire Department, located at the corner of Main Street and 5th Avenue N.W., includes two fi re trucks, a pick-up truck with small pumper unit and a top-of-the-line rescue unit, all equipped with the latest rescue tools and equipment. If you happen to become ill while visiting Minnedosa, our community offers a medical clinic, located at 129 2nd Avenue S.W. (west of the clock tower) with fi ve physicians on staff. Walk-ins are available each morning beginning at 10 a.m. Afternoon visits are by appointment. In the event of a medical emergency, our area is served by a dedicated EMS team of paramedics’ with fully equipped ambulances. The Minnedosa District Health Centre is located on 1st Avenue, S.W., the south hill, features a 24-hour, seven day a week Emergency Room. Our twenty-year-old health care facility features 27 acute care rooms and offers public health, lab and x-ray services. Located just north of the hospital is the local detachment offi ce of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which serve our community as part of the Spruce Plains Area RCMP. Whether you require the assistance of our fi re department, Emergency Medical Services or Police, dial 911 for help.

The Minnedosa Beachcomber is the Offi cial Visitors Guide to Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada. Since 1996, The Beachcomber has been published annually by The Minnedosa Tribune Ltd. The publication is distributed free of charge throughout the year to several locations in Minnedosa

and throughout Manitoba and Canada.Editor: Darryl Holyk

Graphic Design: Heather HopkinsAll contents are copyright 2011.

CLINT MOFFAT & SONS LTD.

• Sand & Gravel Products• Excavating• Water & Sewer Installations• Site Preparation• Landscaping• Snow Removal

Welcome Vistors!867-3356

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Rodeo

In recent years, Minnedosa has seen the

return of a local rodeo. After many years absence, the Minnedosa Rodeo was resurrected in 2004 by a group of community residents who felt there was a rodeo gap which needed fi lling. Boy were they right! Th e rodeo has continued to grow in popularity and in 2009, the Minnedosa Rodeo was named Rodeo of the Year by the Heartland Rodeo Association.

Th e Minnedosa Rodeo is held during the August long weekend and features a number of familiar rodeo events such as bareback, bull riding, calf roping, saddle bronc, barrel racing, team roping, and goat tying! For the children there is the always popular Muttin’ Bustin’ and other children’s activities and attractions including

live music and a Rodeo Dance. Th e local rodeo committee has also hosted a number of Manitoba High School Rodeo events during its Heartland Rodeo weekend. Many of the rodeo competitors making an appearance at the Minnedosa Rodeo are from the local area, including a few hometown rodeo stars.

Polish up your boots, put on a pair of jeans, grab your hat and head on down to the Minnedosa Rodeo for an unforgettable down home country experience.

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Fun Fest

Since 1963, Minnedosa has hosted an

unforgettable summer celebration! Over the years there have been a number of name changes for this festival but no matter what you call the current Fun Fest, there is something special for the whole family. Th e festivities kick off with Kiddies Day targeted toward the children. Th ere are numerous games and activities planned as well as a Kiddies Parade. During the parade, many children like to dress up in costumes and decorate their bicycles or wagons to show off to the parade spectators. Th e big Fun Fest Parade is held Saturday morning and features fl oats, marching bands, animals, vintage cars and tractors, and pretty much everything else a parade should have. Other popular Fun Fest attractions include pancake

breakfasts, lunches, suppers, raffl es, social gatherings, dances, bingo, a soap box derby. A downtown Farmer’s Market and Music Jam were introduced last year and proved to be a success which will continue in 2011. Fun Fest wraps up on Sunday with Heritage Day, a celebration of the past, which is hosted at the local Museum and Heritage Village. If you happen to be in the area during the second weekend in July, be sure to take in some Fun Fest activities. It’s a summer celebration with something for the whole family to enjoy.

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MINNEDOSASERVICE

BOOSTING, LICENSED MECHANIC,TIRES, BATTERIES & C-STORE

CIGARETTES, ICE, PHONE CARDS,SLUSHIES AND ICED CAPPUCINO

SUMMER HOURS:7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday - Saturday

9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Sundays & Holidays

GAS & DIESEL

867-2882Mother Nature’s

Gas Station

Phone: 867-5551151 9th Ave S.W

A year long garage sale or anon-profi t recycle depot...

whatever way you look at it, we are it!A rotating stock of gently used misc. items,

furniture and clothing atYARD SALE PRICES!!!

Large selection of Antique items.

OPEN 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.MONDAY THRU SATURDAY

Free pick-up with any donationInquires call Charlene Burton, Store Manager

867-5551

h 867 5551h 867 5551

Frontier TradingCompany

Tilson PlaceBed & Breakfast

(Formerly The Castle)

Enjoy a relaxing experience in the beautiful 1901 Queen Anne Revival Home

5 guest rooms, full hot breakfast149-2nd Ave, S.W.Minnedosa, Manitoba

204-867-2830

[email protected]

Min

nedosa Dollar Store

Country Corner Shoppe

&

Featuring unique gift ideas!Baby Gifts

Wedding & Anniversary Giftware

Make sure to come back often!

We also have...Fireworks � � Sunglasses

Party SuppliesSeasonal Items � � Toys

112 Main St.867-1911

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Farm Fresh FoodFour Days a WeekFind the new Littlepath Market At

North Main Street and 6th Ave. (Next to Dari-Isle)

Wednesday - Saturday4 p.m. - 8 p.m.June - October

Featuring Locally Grown Foods:

• Fresh Fruits and Veggies• Certified Organic and Fresh Milled

Whole Grain and Flours• Naturally Raised Meats:

Pastured Poultry, Turkey and Pork From the Farm• Fresh Daily Baked Bread From

THE LOVING OVEN ORGANIC KITCHENA Variety of Healthy Breads, Cakes and Cookies

Contact:Wes Huyghe at

[email protected]

Find the Farm on Facebook

We’re Changing Locations!Same great Market new Atmosphere!

Find the new Minnedosa Farmers Market At North Main Street and 6th Ave

(Next to Dari-Isle)Every Friday 4p.m. - 6 p.m.Opening Day June 24, 2011

Running Until September 23, 2011Fresh Produce, Prarie Fruits and Herbs

Homemade Baked Goods and PreservesPlants, Flowers, Arts and Crafts

Come for the food stay for the funSomething for everyone!

New Vendors are Encouraged and WelcomeContact the Market Direct at

[email protected] members of the

Farmers Market Association of Manitoba

Gord KellyPlumbing and Heating

Gas FittingPhone: 867-2084Cell: 867-0346

• Personal Tax Returns• Farm Returns• Business Returns• Cash Back

Phone: 867-5124

70 Main St. S.Minnedosa, MB

OPEN all year

round

For All Of Your Real Estate Needs

Rick Taylor867-7551

[email protected]

HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc.www.homelifepro.com

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Heritage Village

Step back in time at the Heritage Village.

If you are interested in seeing how people lived and how things were done back in the “good old days” be sure to take a tour of the Minnedosa Museum and Heritage Village. Open during the months of July and August, as well as other times of the year by appointment, the Heritage Village features ten beautifully restored buildings, each full of artifacts from days gone by. During your tour of the village you will visit a blacksmith shop, one-room school house, country church, trapper’s cabin, period home, log barn and more. Th e most unique building on the village grounds is the two-storey octagon display building, which was moved onsite from the Minnedosa Fairgrounds and restored back to its former glory. It is one of only three such buildings still standing in the province and is the only one which features its original

upper cupola. Other village attractions include a working windmill, wooden waterwheel and trout pond. On July 10th the Heritage Village will come alive with a pioneer church service, tours of the buildings, BBQ, music and dancing during the museum’s annual Heritage Day celebration. Saturday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. be sure to visit the Heritage Village Farmer’s Market. Th ese weekly markets begin July 2nd and will wrap up on August 22nd. To get to the Museum and Heritage Village turn east off Main Street at 3rd Avenue N.E. and travel four blocks. A welcome sign and stone gate will welcome you.

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Winter Fun

Minnedosa is a fabulous tourist

destination during the hot summer months, but there is also a lot of activity and special attractions for all ages during the chilly winter months. Skiing is a huge attraction and Minnedosa is fortunate to be home to a local downhill skiing venue, Ski Valley. Located 7 km northwest of the Town of Minnedosa, Ski Valley off ers nine runs for various levels of expertise, from beginners to advanced. Snowmobiling is also a huge part of winter recreation in the area. Minnedosa is home to the Valley Snow Hawks Snowmobile Club, which promotes snowmobile fun, safety and tourism. Th roughout the winter season, the club hosts a number of snowmobile related events and gives back to the community by way of fi nancial contributions. Minnedosa is connected to a groomed trail route in the area and there is a designated snowmobile route within Town limits for snowmobile enthusiasts to use to get in and out of the community and fi ll up with gas without great disturbance to

residents. For the past few winters, Healthy Active Minnedosa has established an outdoor skating oval in the community. Th is attraction is available for use by residents at no charge and has become another popular winter attraction for Minnedosa. Th e frozen surface of Minnedosa Lake is the perfect foundation of ice fi shing huts and each winter, a small community of “shacks” develops on the lake. Minnedosa, like most Canadian communities is no stranger to hockey or curling activity. Th roughout the winter, the local Arena and Curling Club are both hopping with activity as our local hockey players and curlers compete in various games, tournaments and bonspiels. If you happen to be visiting Minnedosa during the winter months, do not despair. Our community is a year-round destination.

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Schimmel’sOlde Style

Bakery73 Main Street

Welcome toMinnedosa!

Fresh Baking DailyBreadsBuns

DonutsPastries

Hot & Cold Drinks

867-2261

MinnedosaEthanol

Plant

Husky Oil Marketing Company

Summer Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Daily

Best Burgers & Ice Cream

Around

North end of Main St.

Dari IsleDrive-In

867-3601

4NF

Saturday June 11th, 2011Minnedosa Beach Pavilion

5 Km & 10 Km Runs Start @ 10:00 am $20.00 registration fee includes event T-shirt / Register @ www.mbnf.ca

Charlie Menard 867-7226 Tracy Gregorash 867-3219

Minnedosa Auto Wreckers

Towing � Automobile Parts & Service � Lockouts

Pat & Diane RitchiePhone: 204-867-3877

Uncle Tom’s

Restaurant

Hard & Soft

Ice CreamSaturdayNight isRib Night

Specializing in a full family menu.Burgers

Hot DogsFries

SandwichesAppetizers

Homemade SoupsDaily

Lunch & Dinner Specials

Summer HoursMonday - Friday

11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

We’ll let Your Taste Buds do the Talking!!

More than just Burgers!!Located on Highway #16

Dine In or Take Out867-2109

Raechell s‘Hair & Nail Care

Mens’, Womens’ & Kids’ Cuts

Colours & Highlights

Perms

Waxing

Pedicures & Manicures

LCN Nails

868-5743Across from the High School

$10.00 off allColours, Perms

and New Set of Nails

Call for Appointment

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Flowers on Main

Flowers and Giftware for all OccasionsJewelry

Home Decor

Morden’s Chocolate

All Natural Products

Purses

Wedding FlowersFresh Flower Arrangements

And so much more!!!110 Main St. S,

Minnedosa, MB, R0J 1E0

Phone & Fax: 1-204-867-1915

Toll Free 1-800-895-2320

fl [email protected]

www.minnedosafl owersonmain.com

Let us help

you fi nd the

perfect gift

Minnedosa MLALeanne Rowat

Constituency Office - 867-2297

Welcome!Enjoy Your

Visit to Minnedosa

& Area

Introducing the Minnedosa Regional

Events Centre

In February 2009, a planning and development committee was established for an exciting new project

for Minnedosa – a brand new arena. Known as the Minnedosa Regional Events Centre, the new arena will be located on the current fairgrounds in the northwest corner of town. In addition to a new two-rink arena, the grounds will include a number of baseball diamonds, rugby and soccer pitches. The planning committee is also hoping to attract a hotellier to build a brand new hotel on the Events Centre grounds. Fundraising for this exciting project is underway.

A rough timeline has been set out and if all goes as planned, construction on Minnedosa’s new arena could begin in the spring of 2013 with the facility being ready for use in 2014.

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We invite you to visit our diverse shops and services, enjoy our countless recreation opportunities, dine in our many restaurants and rest in our

comfortable accommodations.Agricultural; Automotive;

ManufacturingATPR Farm Blaauuwyhel Family............................ .727-4641All About Leather........................................ 868-5808Basswood Autobody & Glass .................... 874-2270Bethany Motors Repair & Towing ............ 865-2349Four Seasons Repair .................................. 867-2737Haven Trading Canada Inc ......................... 826-2120Husky Oil ...................................................867-8100 Integra Tire Auto Centre ............................867-3145J.P.B. Repair ...............................................867-2489M & M Autobody....................................... 867-2083Minion Industries .......................................867-2308 Minnagro ....................................................867-6010Minnedosa Agricultural Society ..................867-7503Minnedosa Auto Wreckers .........................867-3877Minnedosa Service Centre ....................... 867-2882Park Line Automotive Inc. ......................... 867-2694Prairie Geomatics .......................................867-5725Redfern Farm Services ............................... 867-2679Riverdale Fabrication Service .................... 867-5237Straight and Easy GPS Steering Marty McNabb........................................867-0043Wilson’s Wheels Auto Sales ......................867-2699Windmill Farms..........................................867-2919

Accounting; Financial; Insurance; Investment

Amy Financial Planning ............................ 867-0421BDO Dunwoody LLP ................................ 867-2957Investors Group Financial Services Inc. .... 867-5750John’s Tax Service & Accounting ..............867-5550 Meyers Norris Penny LLP ......................... 867-2048Minnedosa Credit Union ............................ 867-6350Minnedosa Insurance .................................867-3946Pennybags Investments Inc..................... ... 868-5072RBC Royal Bank..............................1-800-769-2511Sharon’s Town & Country Insurance ......... 867-3607

Professional; Legal; MedicalAlexander Jackson Law Offi ce ..................867-3981Burgess Law Offi ce ....................................867-2935Elissa Crompton, Registered Massage Therapist .................727-0472Dr. Greg Perkins Optometrist .................... 867-2455 Minnedosa Chiropractic & Wellness Centre ......................................867-5290Minnedosa Vet Clinic .................................867-3917Sims & Company ....................................... 867-2717

RetailA & B Dalrymple’s Country Farm Greenhouse .................... 867-3317Blazer’s .....................................................867-5254Burgess Quality Foods .............................. 867-2821Darwin Mathews TV Sales & Service ...... 867-3164Dungeon Shirts.......................................... 867-2830Fashion House ...........................................867-3674Flowers on Main ....................................... 867-1915Frontier Trading ........................................867-5551Heritage Co-op ..........................................867-2295Home Hardware ........................................867-2802Littlepath Farm .........................................868-5224Minnedosa Dollar Store ............................ 867-1911Minnedosa Pharmacy ................................867-2071Schimmel’s Olde Style Bakery ................. 867-2661The Bargain! Shop .................................... 867-2522The Blue Garden ....................................... 867-3365Valley Cache 168 ...................................... 867-1988

Lodging & RestaurantsChipperfi eld Coffee Company .................. 867-5751Cookins Catering ......................................867-4559Cornerstone Grill ......................................867-2505Dari Isle Drive In ...................................... 867-3601Fairmount Bed & Breakfast ...................... 874-2165Gateway Motel ..........................................867-2729Heather’s Catering ....................................867-3162Laws Way Bed & Breakfast ...................... 867-2126Maushies ..................................................867-5258Minnedosa Main Street Cafe .................... 867-2706Tilson Place ...............................................867-2830Uncle Tom’s Restaurant ............................867-2109Valley Motor Lodge .................................. 867-5858

Support Those Who Support Your Community

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Recreation & EntertainmentDancingfi sh Yoga....................................... 867-2830Deb Pritchard Golf Services ......................867-3151Minnedosa Bowl ........................................867-2827Minnedosa Community Conference Centre 867-2272Minnedosa Golf & Country Club ..............867-3151Minnedosa Fitness Centre ..........................867-5172Minnedosa 50+ Activity Centre .................867-1956Minnedosa Rec Commission .....................867-2272Rockin’ the Fields ......................................867-3848Ski Valley ...................................................867-3509Superstar Media Services ...........................867-2034Up & Away Balloons .................................867-3599

Real EstateHomeLife Home Professional Realty Rick Taylor ............................................. 867-7551Re/Max Prairie Mountain Gwen Usick, Realtor ............................. 867-4657Royal LePage Martin-Liberty Realty Marie Robinson ..................................... 867-3274Sutton/Harrison Realty Peter M. Harrison .................................. 867-5444Sutton/Harrison Realty Louise McInnes, Realtor ....................... 867-4346

Builders & TradesmanBirch Construction Ltd. ..........867-7506, 867-0400Burton Enterprises Ltd. ............................ 867-3950Clint Moffat & Sons Ltd. ......................... 867-3356Crossroads Construction .......................... 868-5638Glenndosa G lass ....................................... 867-3643Gord Kelly Plumbing & Heating ............. 867-2084Jim Henry Construction ........................... 868-5367Parish Backhoe Services .......................... 874-2134Prairie Concrete ....................................... 867-3853Saler’s Backhoe & Trucking .................... 867-3454T.H.E.M. Terry’s Home Enrichment Maintenance ................. 705-8436 Wahoski’s Plumbing & Heating ............... 867-3121Westhope Builders ................................... 868-5012

Services880 CKLQ/ 94.7 Star FM ........................ 726-8888Apex Facility Services ............................... 868-5370CAFAC International Adoption Agency ... 867-5556Connie’s Style on Mayne ......................... 867-3696Crocus Upholstering ................................ 867-5014Curves of Minnedosa ............................... 867-5985Destinations P lus ...................................... 867-5777enJoy Salon & Spa ................................... 867-2533Hamel Computers .................................... 867-3347KIMbroidery ............................................ 867-2378Kim’s House/Business Cleaning Service .....867-3272Lakeside Septic Service & Water Hauling 867-2416Leona’s Studio of Image .......................... 867-2287Minnedosa Community Childcare Co-op 867-3313Minnedosa Funeral Service ...................... 867-3868Minnedosa Regional Library ................... 867-2585Minnedosa Taxi ........................................ 867-5629Minnedosa Tribune .................................. 867-3816Modern Looks Unisex Hair Design ......... 867-5694Photoz By Dez ......................................... 867-3610Prairie Rooster Ventures........................... 867-3149Puddle Jumpers Daycare .......................... 867-3100Service to Seniors .................................... 867-5190Valley R oyal Travel .................................. 867-2711VM Transport ........................................... 867-5436Westman Communications Group .....1-800-665-3337Yellowhead Regional Employment.......... 867-2833Xerox - Kelty Marketing .......................... 726-0242

Government; Utilities; EducationAgriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives ...... 868-5152Leanne Rowat MLA ................................. 867-2297Liquor Control Commission .................... 867-2838Manitoba H ydro ....................................... 867-2288Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre ........... 867-2519Minnedosa & Area CDC .......................... 867-3885Minnedosa Collegiate Institute ................ 867-2794R.M. of Minto .......................................... 867-3865R.M. of Odanah ........................................ 867-3282Tanner’s Crossing School ........................ 867-2591Town of Minnedosa ................................. 867-2727

The goal of the Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce is to be the voice of the

business community and enhance trade and

commerce in the Minnedosa area.

Box 857, Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0Phone: 867-2951

E-Mail: [email protected] us on the Web: www.discoverminnedosa.ca

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Minnedosa Golfand Country Club

18 holeGolf Course

Toll Free 1-888-867-3151

Richardson Pioneer

HuskyEnergy

10

16AJapanese Garden

A sister community partnership

between Minnedosa and Ishii, Japan began in the mid 1990s. The purpose behind the twinning project was to promote friendship and to facilitate the mutual understanding of our respective cultures. The partnership has been recognized in our community with the establishment of a Japanese garden which is located behind the Minnedosa Regional Library. The garden serves as a place for all Minnedosans and visitors to enjoy as well as serving as a memorial for Yuko Miyaura, one of the young Ishii delegates, who visited Minnedosa before her untimely passing. Establishing an authentic Japanese garden in Canada took a great deal of research and planning due to drastic climate differences between the two countries. Several non-plant

features can be found in the Minnedosa Japanese Garden to make it appear more authentic. These include a basin made of rock which is known as Chozubacki, a Shishi Odoshi, which is made of bamboo and a rain chain called Kusari doi. A static (non changing) Zen Garden has also been incorporated with the Minnedosa Japanese Garden. The Zen Garden is surrounded by a bamboo fence. When in Minnedosa, be sure to drop by the library and visit the Japanese Garden and take in the solitude and relaxing atmosphere it offers visitors. You’ll come away feeling refreshed and energized.

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CabinArea

5 km to Ski Valley

Minnedosa Beach

Minnedosa Golf & Curling Complex

Minnedosa Heritage Village

Bison Park

CPR Station

Rockin’ the Fields Festival Site

Minnedosa Regional Library & ArchivesMinnedosa Community Conference Centre

Minnedosa Arena

Ski Valley

Tanner’s Crossing Park

Minnedosa Town Office

RMs of Minto and Odanah Office

Minnedosa Campground

Fishing

The lakes and rivers in and around Minnedosa

are abundant with many types of fi sh and challenges for all skill levels of anglers. Some common species found in the area include Northern Pike (Jack), Walleye (Pickerel), Perch and Rock Bass. A great spot to introduce young anglers to the sport of fi shing is at the trout pond located at the Heritage Village. This pond operates on a catch and release basis early in the season. Later in the season, anglers are welcome to keep what they catch. More information on these regulations is posted near the pond. Another great spot for trout fi shing is at Anton’s Lake, which is located north of the rest stop at the intersection of highways 10 and 16 north west of Minnedosa. This

lake is stocked with brown and rainbow trout. The limit is two fi sh each and all are welcome, as long as they hold a current Manitoba fi shing license. Although no motor boats are allowed on Anton’s Lake, electric motors are. Some good fi shing spots are just above the spillway along the shores of Minnedosa Lake and below the dam and all along the shores of the Little Saskatchewan River which meanders through the community. During the winter months, many locals enjoy ice fi shing on Minnedosa Lake.

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Rockin’ the Fields

August Long weekend has rocked in

Minnedosa since 1996 when a classic rock music festival was born. Today, that festival is known as Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa and has grown from a three-day to four-day music extravaganza.

Rockin’ the Fields features a number of big name musical entertainers but is also much more than just music. A number of unique venders can be found onsite and special attractions such as a beach volleyball tournament add to the weekend’s excitement. Onsite camping is available. Campers always get in the spirit of the festival and many choose to decorate their campsites in some very creative and unique ways. A stroll through the camping grounds is always a worthwhile activity as you just never know what creativity you may fi nd. The

festival is currently driven by a dedicated and hard working crew of fans who work hand in hand with locals to benefi t the entire community. A number of local service clubs help out with the festival in exchange for a percentage of the festival’s proceeds. Since this partnership began, over $126,000 has been donated back to the community.

Plan to spend your August long weekend with us and help us Rock the Fields of Minnedosa! The festival site is located on the top of the hill, north of the Minnedosa campground along Provincial Road #262. The site sits along the eastern shores of the north end of Minnedosa Lake.

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Recreation and Sports

Minnedosa is an active community year

round, especially when it comes to physical and recreational activities. There are walking, jogging, and running trails to explore and enjoy. If you brought your bicycle with you, feel free to cycle around the community. In the warm summer months you can enjoy a variety of sports such as golf, baseball, soccer, rugby, football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and more. Minnedosa Lake is the perfect spot for swimming, boating, fi shing, water skiing, tubing, and other water related sports and activities. Many enjoy canoeing along the Little Saskatchewan River which passes right through our valley town. During the chilly winter months, the recreational activities

continue with such activities as hockey, curling, skiing, skating, snowshoeing, tobogganing and snowmobiling. Some other recreational attractions Minnedosa has to offer include a bowling alley, fi tness and exercise centres and programs, walking clubs, indoor swimming pool, golf, a karate club, weekly bingos, billiards, shuffl eboard, darts, card games, Video Lottery Terminals, playgrounds, and more. No matter what time of the year you visit Minnedosa, or what type of recreational activities you enjoy, you are sure to fi nd something to meet your needs. Get active, play safe, and have fun!

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WEWELLCCOME OME ALALL L VISIVISI TTORSORS

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Karen Bramley, Kathy Soltys,Trisha Paterson & Hayleigh Maximchuk

Fax: 867-5304

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Golf and Country Club

The Minnedosa Golf and Country Club is one

of our community’s greatest attractions. Throughout the golfi ng season, the local course attracts golfers from near and far, whether it’s for a relaxing day of golf with friends or competing in one of the many tournaments hosted by the club. Minnedosa’s 18-hole links style golf course is one of the most picturesque courses with beautiful landscaping, and well manicured greens throughout. Located in a pristine valley setting, the Minnedosa Golf Course features elevation changes of over 120 feet. From some of the higher points of the course, golfers can see why many choose to visit this beautiful community, nestled in the Little Saskatchewan valley. A game at the Minnedosa Golf Course offers relaxation and enjoyment while at the same time challenging your game skill. In addition to the game, the Minnedosa Golf and Country Club offers a fully equipped Pro Shop. Our CPGA,

Deb Pritchard, and her knowledgeable staff, are available to help meet all your golfi ng needs. The Pro Shop carries a full line of golf-related goods as well as top quality apparel for men and ladies. Private lessons, special golf packages, and cart rentals are also available. Members of the Minnedosa Golf and Country Club benefi t from a number of special services such as weekly power cart and/or golf club cleanings. The recently renovated kitchen at the club offers a full range of menu items from drinks and light snacks, to main dishes from breakfast, dinner, or supper. Whether a beginner or a pro, a visit to the Minnedosa Golf and Country Club will be an unforgettable, enjoyable experience.

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When visiting Minnedosa you will

most likely hear a wailing siren at certain times during the day. Do not be alarmed, the siren sounds three times a day at 8 a.m., 12 noon, and 6 p.m. The siren is also used in certain emergency situations. If you hear the siren wail at numerous intervals, it is alerting local fi re department volunteers of a fi re or emergency call in which their assistance is required. The Town of Minnedosa has also chosen to use the siren to alert local residents of a larger emergency situation, such as a chemical spill or explosion which could put residents to risk of danger or require the evacuation of residents. In the event of such an emergency, the siren would wail continuously alerting residents to head indoors, close windows and doors and wait for further instructions. The current siren dates to 1963 when the federal government installed sirens in many communities. These sirens were installed after the Cuban Missile Crisis and escalating Cold War to be used in case of a missile attack. The siren is located on Armitage Avenue near the town yards and local high school. Regulations required the siren to be tested regularly so the town father’s decided it should be used to signal the three meal times of the day as well as to summon the fi re department. The siren continues to be used in that fashion and has become somewhat of a Minnedosa tradition.

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Walk the Trails

If you enjoy walking and nature,

Minnedosa has a number of trails available to check out. Entrances to the various trails can be found throughout the community such as near the CP engine and caboose in Tanner’s Park, just east of the Main Street Bridge. You can also enter the trails at the Heritage Village, or at the spillway south of Minnedosa Lake. There is also a newly developed walking trail near the schools, which are located west of Main Street on Armitage Avenue. As you wander along the many pathways available in the community, you will notice a number of special attractions. In addition to the natural attractions and scenic views, some of the trails include various informational or historic plaques, benches for resting and miniature fi tness centres where you can stretch, do some chin ups, tummy curls or more! There is also the Rotary Suspension Bridge, located southeast of the

Heritage Village and great viewing of the Bison Park from some of the trails. Along the dam, west of the spillway is the Flag Walk which features the fl ags of the country as well as some from other countries, which represent the homelands of our areas pioneers. For a walk through rustic nature, check out the Oxbow Nature Trail. This trail is located south of Minnedosa Lake, between the spillway and Heritage Village. As you make your way through the winding path, you will behold much of the natural beauty this area offers. From native grasses, wildfl owers, shrubs and trees to a variety of bird species, you are sure to spot something different each time you wander along the trail.

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Lake and Spillway

A popular attraction in our valley is the

Minnedosa Spillway. Located at the southeast corner of Minnedosa Lake, the current spillway is the second such structure to stand at this location. The original collapsed on May 4th, 1948, causing a major fl ooding disaster for downtown Minnedosa. A book on this event, Hold Back the Dam, was produced by the Minnedosa District Heritage Foundation to mark the 50th anniversary of the collapse in 1998. This book is still available for purchase at a number of local businesses. History of the spillway and Minnedosa Lake dates back to 1907 when a group of local men created the Minnedosa Power Company. The plan was to construct a dam, spillway, hydro-electric generating station and lake, which would serve as a reservoir to run the power turbines and supply electric power to the booming Town of Minnedosa. Water fi rst fl owed over the logs of the Minnedosa spillway on April 10th, 1912, marking

the birth of the man made Minnedosa Lake. For the three years following the spillway collapse in 1948, the lake remained dry with only the Little Saskatchewan River meandering through its once pristine waters. A combined effort of the Town and surrounding Rural Municipalities convinced government departments that the lake and spillway must be rebuilt to serve as a major water conservation area for the entire district. Work on the current spillway began in 1950 and was completed two years later. Maintenance and repairs to the spillway and earthen dam that holds the waters of Minnedosa Lake back from the town have been ongoing with the most recent major stabilization project undertaken in 2009 and 2010.

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Bison Park

Located along Highway #262 between

downtown Minnedosa and Minnedosa Lake, you will fi nd a herd of bison housed in a large, fenced compound known as the Bison Park. Decades ago, bison herds, numbering in the millions roamed the plains and crossed the Little Saskatchewan River Valley as part of their natural migration route. In March 2006, the bison returned to Minnedosa, thanks to a tourism project developed by the Minnedosa Lake Rehabilitation Committee. For the past 15 years, our local herd of bison have been a popular attraction for both local residents and visitors to our community. The bison park is designed to provide a spacious grazing ground for the herd as well as visibility for spectators from all sides. The bison remain onsite at the local compound

year-round, so it does not matter what time of year you visit Minnedosa, you can always visit the bison! If you are fortunate enough to be in the area during April or May, there is a great chance you will see newborn calves roaming close to their mothers. Bison bulls live for an average of 20 years and weigh in at an average of 900 kg or 2,000 lbs. The female bison (cows) have an average lifespan of 17 years and usually weigh in the neighbourhood of 545 kg or 1,200 lbs. Bison calves are born between April and May and weigh an average of 27 kg or 60 lbs.

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Spanningin excess of 600 feet,

Minnedosa’s fish ladder is the longest in Manitoba.The purpose of the fish ladder is to allow various species of fish to travel from the bottom of the Little Saskatchewan River, up into Minnedosa Lake and then further up the chain of lakes. Target fish species that will utilize the run include mature walleye, northern pike and white sucker.

Minnedosa’s fish ladder emulates a natural type of channel system. It consists of a series of pools and rock riffles. Each pool is approximately nine inches apart in elevation which gives the fish a chance to rest before continuing their climb up the fast moving water as it moves down the riffles. In total, there are 22 pool and

riffle structures along the fish ladder, before the fish travel through a 55 foot culvert and make one last burst through the exit of the structure into Minnedosa Lake. Although man made, the fish ladder has a natural appearance, as if it was meant to be in its current location.

Excellent viewing areas can be found along the entire length of the fish ladder which is located just south of Minnedosa Lake, next to the spillway. The best time to view the action of the fish ladder is in early spring during peak spawning season.

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We invite you to visit our diverse shops and services, enjoy our countless recreation opportunities, dine in our many restaurants and rest in our

comfortable accommodations.Agricultural; Automotive;

ManufacturingATPR Farm Blaauuwyhel Family............................ .727-4641All About Leather........................................ 868-5808Basswood Autobody & Glass .................... 874-2270Bethany Motors Repair & Towing ............ 865-2349Four Seasons Repair .................................. 867-2737Haven Trading Canada Inc ......................... 826-2120Husky Oil ...................................................867-8100 Integra Tire Auto Centre ............................867-3145J.P.B. Repair ...............................................867-2489M & M Autobody....................................... 867-2083Minion Industries .......................................867-2308 Minnagro ....................................................867-6010Minnedosa Agricultural Society ..................867-7503Minnedosa Auto Wreckers .........................867-3877Minnedosa Service Centre ....................... 867-2882Park Line Automotive Inc. ......................... 867-2694Prairie Geomatics .......................................867-5725Redfern Farm Services ............................... 867-2679Riverdale Fabrication Service .................... 867-5237Straight and Easy GPS Steering Marty McNabb........................................867-0043Wilson’s Wheels Auto Sales ......................867-2699Windmill Farms..........................................867-2919

Accounting; Financial; Insurance; Investment

Amy Financial Planning ............................ 867-0421BDO Dunwoody LLP ................................ 867-2957Investors Group Financial Services Inc. .... 867-5750John’s Tax Service & Accounting ..............867-5550 Meyers Norris Penny LLP ......................... 867-2048Minnedosa Credit Union ............................ 867-6350Minnedosa Insurance .................................867-3946Pennybags Investments Inc..................... ... 868-5072RBC Royal Bank..............................1-800-769-2511Sharon’s Town & Country Insurance ......... 867-3607

Professional; Legal; MedicalAlexander Jackson Law Offi ce ..................867-3981Burgess Law Offi ce ....................................867-2935Elissa Crompton, Registered Massage Therapist .................727-0472Dr. Greg Perkins Optometrist .................... 867-2455 Minnedosa Chiropractic & Wellness Centre ......................................867-5290Minnedosa Vet Clinic .................................867-3917Sims & Company ....................................... 867-2717

RetailA & B Dalrymple’s Country Farm Greenhouse .................... 867-3317Blazer’s .....................................................867-5254Burgess Quality Foods .............................. 867-2821Darwin Mathews TV Sales & Service ...... 867-3164Dungeon Shirts.......................................... 867-2830Fashion House ...........................................867-3674Flowers on Main ....................................... 867-1915Frontier Trading ........................................867-5551Heritage Co-op ..........................................867-2295Home Hardware ........................................867-2802Littlepath Farm .........................................868-5224Minnedosa Dollar Store ............................ 867-1911Minnedosa Pharmacy ................................867-2071Schimmel’s Olde Style Bakery ................. 867-2661The Bargain! Shop .................................... 867-2522The Blue Garden ....................................... 867-3365Valley Cache 168 ...................................... 867-1988

Lodging & RestaurantsChipperfi eld Coffee Company .................. 867-5751Cookins Catering ......................................867-4559Cornerstone Grill ......................................867-2505Dari Isle Drive In ...................................... 867-3601Fairmount Bed & Breakfast ...................... 874-2165Gateway Motel ..........................................867-2729Heather’s Catering ....................................867-3162Laws Way Bed & Breakfast ...................... 867-2126Maushies ..................................................867-5258Minnedosa Main Street Cafe .................... 867-2706Tilson Place ...............................................867-2830Uncle Tom’s Restaurant ............................867-2109Valley Motor Lodge .................................. 867-5858

Support Those Who Support Your Community

Shop downtown

Leave the hustle and bustle of

city shopping behind and enjoy a relaxing shopping adventure in downtown Minnedosa. Our business district is centrally located in the heart of Minnedosa and is made up of numerous restaurants, stores and unique shops each with its own special line of treasures for shoppers. Minnedosa has a strong Chamber of Commerce with over 135 members. The Chamber membership list, found elsewhere in this publication, reads like a who’s who of the Minnedosa business district. Throughout the year, the local Chamber is active with weekly lunch meetings and initiatives to promote and encourage residents to shop local. These include a Shopper Reward Card, coupon sheets and during the weeks leading up to Christmas, a shop local gift guide to advertise some of the many gift ideas available here in our own business community.

The Chamber hosts a town-wide garage sale during May long weekend, Ag Appreciation fundraising BBQ in summer, and Santa Day with free photos with Santa in December. No matter what it is you are in search of, you are sure to fi nd it in one of our Minnedosa businesses. Take some time to stroll along Main Street and drop in to browse, shop, and support our many friendly business places. The friendly, qualifi ed staff will assist you with any questions or inquiries. Take advantage of the many benefi ts and opportunities that await as you shop downtown Minnedosa.

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Recreation & EntertainmentDancingfi sh Yoga....................................... 867-2830Deb Pritchard Golf Services ......................867-3151Minnedosa Bowl ........................................867-2827Minnedosa Community Conference Centre 867-2272Minnedosa Golf & Country Club ..............867-3151Minnedosa Fitness Centre ..........................867-5172Minnedosa 50+ Activity Centre .................867-1956Minnedosa Rec Commission .....................867-2272Rockin’ the Fields ......................................867-3848Ski Valley ...................................................867-3509Superstar Media Services ...........................867-2034Up & Away Balloons .................................867-3599

Real EstateHomeLife Home Professional Realty Rick Taylor ............................................. 867-7551Re/Max Prairie Mountain Gwen Usick, Realtor ............................. 867-4657Royal LePage Martin-Liberty Realty Marie Robinson ..................................... 867-3274Sutton/Harrison Realty Peter M. Harrison .................................. 867-5444Sutton/Harrison Realty Louise McInnes, Realtor ....................... 867-4346

Builders & TradesmanBirch Construction Ltd. ..........867-7506, 867-0400Burton Enterprises Ltd. ............................ 867-3950Clint Moffat & Sons Ltd. ......................... 867-3356Crossroads Construction .......................... 868-5638Glenndosa G lass ....................................... 867-3643Gord Kelly Plumbing & Heating ............. 867-2084Jim Henry Construction ........................... 868-5367Parish Backhoe Services .......................... 874-2134Prairie Concrete ....................................... 867-3853Saler’s Backhoe & Trucking .................... 867-3454T.H.E.M. Terry’s Home Enrichment Maintenance ................. 705-8436 Wahoski’s Plumbing & Heating ............... 867-3121Westhope Builders ................................... 868-5012

Services880 CKLQ/ 94.7 Star FM ........................ 726-8888Apex Facility Services ............................... 868-5370CAFAC International Adoption Agency ... 867-5556Connie’s Style on Mayne ......................... 867-3696Crocus Upholstering ................................ 867-5014Curves of Minnedosa ............................... 867-5985Destinations P lus ...................................... 867-5777enJoy Salon & Spa ................................... 867-2533Hamel Computers .................................... 867-3347KIMbroidery ............................................ 867-2378Kim’s House/Business Cleaning Service .....867-3272Lakeside Septic Service & Water Hauling 867-2416Leona’s Studio of Image .......................... 867-2287Minnedosa Community Childcare Co-op 867-3313Minnedosa Funeral Service ...................... 867-3868Minnedosa Regional Library ................... 867-2585Minnedosa Taxi ........................................ 867-5629Minnedosa Tribune .................................. 867-3816Modern Looks Unisex Hair Design ......... 867-5694Photoz By Dez ......................................... 867-3610Prairie Rooster Ventures........................... 867-3149Puddle Jumpers Daycare .......................... 867-3100Service to Seniors .................................... 867-5190Valley R oyal Travel .................................. 867-2711VM Transport ........................................... 867-5436Westman Communications Group .....1-800-665-3337Yellowhead Regional Employment.......... 867-2833Xerox - Kelty Marketing .......................... 726-0242

Government; Utilities; EducationAgriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives ...... 868-5152Leanne Rowat MLA ................................. 867-2297Liquor Control Commission .................... 867-2838Manitoba H ydro ....................................... 867-2288Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre ........... 867-2519Minnedosa & Area CDC .......................... 867-3885Minnedosa Collegiate Institute ................ 867-2794R.M. of Minto .......................................... 867-3865R.M. of Odanah ........................................ 867-3282Tanner’s Crossing School ........................ 867-2591Town of Minnedosa ................................. 867-2727

The goal of the Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce is to be the voice of the

business community and enhance trade and

commerce in the Minnedosa area.

Box 857, Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0Phone: 867-2951

E-Mail: [email protected] us on the Web: www.discoverminnedosa.ca

Lions Tower

Located on the eastern edge of the Town

of Minnedosa, you can access the Lions Lookout Tower by ascending the gravel road towards the Minnedosa Cemetery. The tower provides a spectacular view of Minnedosa Lake, beach and campground areas as well as the Bison Park and other attractions. Located at the top of the Lookout Tower is a plaque and a sighting post that details the location and the historical importance of Odanah Pass. Also, quite a nice view is provided of the Heritage Village and Museum grounds located below the tower just beyond the Bison Compound and the Rotary Suspension Bridge.

Located in that same area are the trout pond, heritage walking trails and the Oxbow Nature Trail that leads from the Heritage Village to the spillway and fi sh ladder area. Take your time and take a short walk through the area. There are over 20 historical plaques to be viewed along the various trails detailing the history of our town and area. During the autumn months, the views from this lofty position are nothing short of spectacular.

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Historic Sighting Posts

One of the best places to learn the story

of Minnedosa is the sighting posts located on the east side of the spillway along the Beach Road. (Hwy #262). Here you will fi nd plaques depicting nine specifi c points of interest located in the immediate area. Beginning with “Old Crossing” on the Carlton Trail located in the vicinity of the farm located at the north end of Lake Minnedosa and the North West Fur Trading Post which was located at a spot which is now covered by the lake to the once feared “Norquay Rapids”, since tamed with the construction of the dam and spillway. The sighting posts also point the way to “Tanner’s Crossing” and the building of the railroad in 1883. Since the 1850s Minnedosa has been a very busy community. The Carlton Trail split into three separate trails

east of Minnedosa and there were three distinct river crossings within a few miles of the town. These crossings were: “Old Crossing”, mentioned above, and “Tanner’s Crossing”, located just down the road about half a mile and “Hare’s Crossing”, which was located about fi ve miles westward where the valley turns south towards Rapid City. All three crossings operated at the same time with “Old Crossing” eventually being replaced by the other two. All traffi c ceased along the Carlton Trail and the crossings with the coming of the Manitoba and Northwestern Railway in 1883, the year Minnedosa was incorporated as a town.

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Founders Parks

As you make your way along the downtown

business district you will notice a number of small parks located on various street corners. These are known as Founder’s Parks. Each one features a plaque honouring the person it is dedicated to. Take time to stop and read these plaques and learn about the importance of these citizens and the contributions they made to our community. At the north end of town, you will fi nd Founder’s Parks located at three of the four corners of Main Street and 2nd Ave. There is also a Founder’s Park located at the corner of Main Street and 3rd Avenue. You can’t miss this one as it features a historic piece of machinery which directs visitors toward the Heritage Village. South of the Main Street bridge, you can find

Founder’s Parks at the corners of Main Street and 2nd Ave, directly across from the Minnedosa Civic Centre, with its landmark clock tower. Further south on Main Street, there is a Founder’s Park dedicated to former Minnedosa and Manitoba Premier, Walter Weir. This one is located at the corner of Main and 3rd Ave. The Founder’s Parks were part of a downtown beautifi cation project undertaken by the Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce Business Improvement committee.

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Minnedosa Fun Fest And Heritage Days

July 8th to 10thFriday, July 8th, 2011

10 a.m. to noon ....Fun Fest Junior Open Tournament tee off times11 a.m. .. Kiddies’ Bike Decorating1 p.m. ..............Kiddies’ Parade on Main Street2 p.m. ........................Legion Bingo3 p.m. to 6 p.m. ... Farmers Market6 p.m. .......Rotary Supper & Draw at Arena7 p.m. to 9 p.m. ............Free Glow Bowling for teens 13-18 at Minnedosa Bowl8 p.m. to 11 p.m. .......Time, Talent & Treasure Auction at Minnedosa Arena

Things to check out in Minnedosa

Saturday, July 9th, 2011Dawn to Dusk ............... Green Fee Specials at Golf Course7:30 to 10 a.m. .......Lion’s Pancake Breakfast at Arena11 a.m. .................Fun Fest Parade11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. .United Church Luncheon12 p.m. .................Lunch at Legion12 p.m. ..............BBQ in Covenant ......................... Church parking lot12 p.m. ........... Farmers’ Market on Armitage Street12 p.m. .........Open mic music jam at Tanner’s Park1 p.m. and 4 p.m........Westman Dawgs vs. Elmwood Giants at Fairgrounds2 p.m. ........................Legion Bingo

Sunday, July 10th, 2011Heritage Day at the Heritage Village

featuring a pioneer church service, music, dancing, food and an old

fashioned Farmer’s Market

Have a great summer!

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Farmers Markets

If you are looking for some homemade

baking, homegrown produce, preserves, crafts and more, be sure to visit a local farmer’s market. Every Friday afternoon from June 24th to September 23rd, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., local vendors will gather to showcase and sell their goods. This year, the Minnedosa and District Farmer’s Market is moving to a new location next to the Dari-Isle Drive In at the corner of Main Street and 6th Avenue N.E. be sure to visit the market for a wide variety of delicious, fresh and unique treats. During Fun Fest, an additional market is held downtown following the Saturday morning parade on July 9th. This market is held in the area behind the cenotaph and Sherman tank just south of the Main Street bridge.

Lastsummer, the Heritage Village and Minnedosa Tourism partnered to host a series of old fashioned outdoor markets at the Heritage Village located at the east end of 2nd Avenue N.E. Due to the success of last year’s pilot project, the markets will return in 2011. These markets will be held every Saturday from July 2nd to August 22nd from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit one of the many farmer’s markets being hosted in Minnedosa this summer.

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Skate the Lake

For one weekend in February, the frozen surface

of Minnedosa Lake becomes home to an annual pond hockey tournament. This event was organized not only as a great opportunity for playing some outdoor hockey, but also as a community fundraiser. Since it’s inception in 2007, Skate the Lake has donated over $16,800 back to the community. Funding recipients have included the local Community Daycare and the Minnedosa Regional Events Centre project. This project will include the development of a new arena, fi tness centre and outdoor sports fi elds at the current fairgrounds along the north hills of town.Skate the Lake is operated with a number of special rules to ensure safe and fair game play for all. Customized nets are used in place of goalies. Multiple thirty minute games are played on

the various rinks cleared on Lake Minnedosa. The fi ve-player teams are encouraged to be creative and come up with their own team name and jerseys. The teams have certainly taken that challenge with a number of unique team names such as the Bad Mother Puckers, and Burgess Quality Dudes (in honour of our local grocery store Burgess Quality Foods). If you happen to be in Minnedosa during that one special weekend in February, be sure to head out to the lake for some entertaining pond hockey. It’s for a good cause!

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Box 1191 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0www.discoverminnedosa.com [email protected]

(204) 867-3151TOLL FREE 1-888-867-3151

CLUBHOUSE CONCESSION

Summer Hours 7 a.m. to Dusk

WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTSSunday & Monday - Skins Game

Tuesday - Senior Men’s

Wednesday - Senior Ladies’ & Ladies’ Night

Thursday - Men’s Night

Call Pro Shop for details and other weekly events.

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United Commercial

Travelers #926

Fraternal Benefit

Society

Supporting

Minnedosa for

over 15 years.For More Information call 867-5589

www.uct.orgTuesday Night Bingo at the

Ukrainian Hall!

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Above: FOOD MARKET @ 120 MAIN ST. Above:HOME CENTER @ 48 ARMITAGE AVE.

Above: AGRO CENTER AND CARDLOCK ON HERITAGE WAY

Right: GAS BAR CONVENIENCE STORE CAR WASH 28—2nd AVE. S.E.