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THE WATROUS MANITOU MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010 • 3Manitou Beachcouncil notesJan. 20, 2010submitted by mayor Eric UpshallCouncil was pleased to receive a project overview andupdate from representatives of BHP Billiton Canada Inc.and Boyd PetroSearch, who is carrying out the Seismicprogram on behalf of BHP.Tim Davies, Upper Qu’Appelle River and WascanaCreek Watersheds representative gave a review of thework that has been done, and presented council with an82 recommendation Source Water Protection Plan to bereviewed. He also recommended that council purchasea membership in the association for the sum of $100.Council will review the plan then make a decision.The foreman reported that lift station #3 needs significantelectrical repair, and we will proceed with sewerline repair between Albert Street and Winnipeg Street. Acompany will be hired to insert a liner inside the existingline. This will significantly reduce the cost by eliminatingthe need to dig up the street. Work has stopped on thelagoon project for the rest of the winter. The double ceilingsin the village hall will be removed and an engineerwill be consulted to help us to make the appropriate decisionfor repairing the problem. The existing zonolite willbe tested to ensure it is free of asbestos before we start.Work continues with Canada Post to provide morepostal box sites. There is a possibility that we could haveas many as eight sites for the convenience of villageresidents. We will keep you updated as this unfolds. Weare also proceeding with getting our own postal code. Itwould be advisable that anyone using printed stationerycontact the village office for more information on thetime lines.Council received a request and approved starting theprocess to rezone Lot 4, Block D, Plan G 500 from C1 -Commercial to R – Residential. Appropriate notificationwill be given to the public as prescribed under section248 of The Planning and Development Act 2007.NOW OPENfor your convenience!• fuel • lotto• confectionary• gifts • souvenirsand more!!Manitou Beach • 946-2860Angel BlossomsDon’t be disappointed.....Order your Valentine’sfl owers today!!Good selection still available.Call Joanne 946-6455By Daniel BushmanTWMA home near Imperialwas destroyed after a firetore through the buildinglast month. According tothe Simpson news printedin the Feb. 1 issue ofthe Watrous Manitou, thehome belonged to CandaceGross and family.The blaze, which occurredJan. 24 duringone of the largest snowfallsin the area, burntthe home about five mileswest of the communityto the ground.Sergeant Carole Raymondwith the RCMPPepper TreeValentine’s Day WeekendFriday, Saturday & SundayFebruary 12, 13 & 14Live Entertainment‘Dance with your sweetheart,Friday & Saturday’Music starts at 10 pmValentine’s Day Weekend SpecialsFri., Sat., & Sun.• Lobster Style Shrimp Scampi& Alaska King Crab Legs Combo• Everybody’s Favourite Steak & Lobster• Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon• Chicken Da Vinci• Also available all week-end,our famous Prime Rib• 12 oz. gentlemen’s cut• 8 oz. ladies’ cutFAMILY RESTAURANTand LOUNGEHiding inthe shadowsThe street lights in Watrouswere not the onlythings illuminating thedarkness, as the moonshone brightly fromabove. The lunar objectfloated in the dark sky andeventually disappeared asthe sun crept up over thehorizon, chasing it off inthe other direction.-TWM photoby Daniel BushmanImperial firespurs help fromcommunitysaid they attended thescene after receiving acall Sunday morningabout the blaze. No onewas injured during thefire.Comments were unavailableat press timefrom the Imperial fire departmentregarding thecause of the blaze.Meanwhile, supporthas been coming in andthe local service club hasset up a fund to collectmoney through the RoyalBank in Imperial.People wanting todrop off donations cando so until Feb. 15.Nobody DoesPrime Rib Better!Reservations recommended.203 Main Street,Watrous946-3344107 Main Street, Watrous• Auto • Home • Farm• Business / Commercial• Tenant • Condo• Hail Insurance • Travel Insurance• Health Insurance • Life Insurance• Investments • Real EstateYou may contact us:Ph: (306) 946-3655 TF: 1-888-669-2235Fax: (306) 946-3314 wib@sasktel.netYour Best InsuranceIs An Insurance BrokerCAN I GET MY REFUNDIN THE SAME VISIT?At H&R Block you can walk in with your taxesand walk out with your money in one simple visit.ONE-STOP CONVENIENCE.Get It Right ṢMClick, call or come over. | hrblock.ca | 800-HRBLOCKImperialRoyal St.,Fri. • 9 am to 5 pmPh: 963-2971SimpsonGeorge St.,Tues. • 9 am to 5 pmPh: 836-2045Visit our new website...www.watrousinsurancebrokers.caThe Watrous Manitou will be closed the week of Feb. 15 to 19inclusive. 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