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We acknowledge the
financial support of the
Government of Canada
through the
Canada Periodical Fund
of the Department of
Canadian Heritage.

Volume 134 Issue 17

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Friday, July 8, 2016

www.minnedosatribune.com

90 cents plus tax

Happy Birthday Canada!

Bob and Gwen Manns

Honourary Parade
Marshalls
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By RYAN THORPE

Photo submitted

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ob and Gwen Manns have been selected as the Honourary Parade Marshalls for the 2016 Fun Fest Parade, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
Th e couple have called Minnedosa home since
2001 when they moved from the Cameron farm north of
Basswood after farming for 32 years. During those years
and since moving to Minnedosa Bob and Gwen have
strengthened our community through their tireless efforts to make this a better place for all to enjoy.
Bob worked hard for the Community Complex board
over 16 years to see the building improved with a new
metal roof, concrete curling surface, geothermal heating
and ice making plant, expansion of the kitchen and overall upgrades to maintain our facilities for curlers and golfers alike. Through his involvement in fundraising and
authoring numerous grant applications, the Community
Complex has enjoyed an infl ux of over $400,000.00 to
give us the great facility we have today.

uring a gorgeous
summer day on July
1st, the annual Canada
Day celebrations were
held in Minnedosa.
The
Minnedosa
beach was filled with people enjoying the weather
and water, while a multitude of attractions were
set up for both adults and
children; highlights include a sand castle contest, a car show, and hay
rides, bouncy castles and
a reptile exhibit for kids.
Later at night the
pop of fireworks echoed
through the town as
people found a place to
watch the show.
I think its a marvelous thing, said Mayor
Ray Orr. It brings a lot of
people here and its good
public relations for the
town. Were fortunate in
that we have the amenities, like the beach and
campground, to bring
people to town.
Mayor Orr also commended the many volunteers who organize and
assist with the local Canada Day festivities year
after year. I think, all in
all, its just a really great
spirit building thing for
the town.
The days events are
a big draw in the region
and are quite popular
with individuals who live
outside of Minnedosa.

Photo by Ryan Thorpe

Brad Peters of Brandon

made the trip down with
his wife and daughter.
Its been very nice,
said Peters. We came out
for a barbeque and some
swimming. I really liked
the car show. Its something different, I dont get
out here a lot, so its been
nice.

Steven Tomlinson bravely

holds one of the snakes from the
Reptile Gardens attraction at
Minnedosas Canada Day celebration.

More Canada Day

photos on Page 16

Continued on Page 3

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July 9th and 10th at Minnedosa Ag Grounds (6th Ave N.W.)
Saturday - 9 a.m. - Light Horse show starts, Junior Home Living and Heavy Classes
Sunday - 9 a.m. - Heavy Hitch Driving classes