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REGIONAL
COMMUNITY BULLETIN
March / mars 2012
BULLETIN
COMMUNAUTAIRE
RÉGIONAL
Box 328
St. Malo, MB R0A 1T0
www.jadorestmalo.ca
Blast from the Past:
...Celebrating St. Malo’s 120th Birthday in 2012
Manitoba’s first Credit Union
On February 12, 1937, the community
of St. Malo came together and 79 indi-
viduals founded the first Credit Union
in Manitoba. The Caisse Populaire
Inc., as it became known, was mod-
eled after the first Caisse founded by
Alphonse Desjardins from Lévis, Qué-
bec in 1900. This model was an alter-
native financial institution to banks,
which addressed the needs of the
community and guaranteed member
deposits. The Caisse objective was to
give parishioners of the community a Employees of the Caisse Populaire St. Malo in 1991, clockwise from far left:
“tool” to help each other out of the Céline Larivière, Rachelle Gosselin, Angèle Tetrault, Denis Maynard, Lucille
economic crisis using the “spirit of co- Preteau, Ginette Curé, Diane Collette, Raymonde Gosselin, and Nicole Fuchs.
operation.”
This was the Depression era when funds were extremely low
and many families, businesses and farms were struggling to
stay afloat. This cooperative effort combined all member re-
sources, intelligence (thousands of volunteer hours on the
board of directors etc.) and motivation to evolve into the
Caisse Financial Group that we know of today. The em-
ployees and board of the St. Malo Caisse have been dedi-
cated, skilled, reliable individuals who have devoted decadesof their work lives to the management
and growth of their member investments. In the first year, under the guidance of the founding man-
ager Arthur Benoit and the board, the Caisse was able to amass assets worth $68,844.15. By the
1992 fiscal year, assets were worth $12,500,000 and by 2011, the assets of the Caisse Financial
Group were more than $912,000,000. An amazing accomplishment in 74 years! Continued on Page 11...
This “Blast from the Past” sponsored by:
Regional Community Bulletin, March, 2012
Thought for the month: DAVE GOSSELIN
OWNER
“If we had no winter, the spring would not
be so pleasant.” DAVE’S PAINTING
—Anne Bradstreet TAPING TEXTURE PAINTING
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Cell: 371-7514 219 Dubois Street
Phone: 347-5493 St. Malo, MB R0A 1T0
Local Municipal Meetings:
St. Malo LUD Meeting:
Thursday, March 22, 5:30 p.m.
St. Malo Fire Hall
RM of De Salaberry Meetings:
Tuesday, March 13 & 27, 4:45 p.m.
RM Council Chambers 466 Sabourin St.
St. Pierre-Jolys
Anyone interested in being placed on the agenda for any
of these meetings, may call the RM office at 433-7406.
Owner Operators:
Marc Maynard
HERBALIFE Patrick Maynard
INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR Box 247
GEORGES PAGEOT 182 Macaire
PERSONAL WELLNESS COACH St-Malo, MB
OFFICE (204) 235-1771 R0A 1T0
HOME (204) 347-5197
Marc: 204-347-5643 Fax: 204-347-5982
TOLL FREE: 1 888 637-0675
“HELPING THE WORLD EMAIL:geopage@xplornet.com Cell: 204-746-5548 Email: maybacko@mts.net
ONE PERSON Patrick: 204-347-5323
AT A TIME.”
68 Tetrault Drive St. Malo, MB R0A 1T0 Cell: 204-746-4233
ctor T0 Call Kim Forest for all your travel needs
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af an taisielo, MB R0A927 Corporate or holiday
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Hele 55 Eglise S Fax: (204)3.net
95, 691 mts Direct: 204-989-9344 or Toll Free: 1-800-665-2626
Box 2 04)347-5 rdbamb@
Ph: (2 Email: ga
Office Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30
8 Oak Lane, St. Malo, MB
Regional Community Bulletin, March, 2012 2
R.M. OF DE SALABERRY SERVICES TO SENIORS
CONTACT PERSON: Claudette Remillard – 347-5652 Email: crem@mts.net
All Resource Coordinator activities are open to persons 55+ from the R.M. of De Salaberry
ALL ACTIVITES HELD AT THE CHALET MALOUIN
COMMUNITY RESIDENTS CAN JOIN US!
March 5: “Get Better Together,” every Monday afternoon from March 5 to April 9 from 1:30- 3:30
March 6: Shopping Trip: Handi transit with St. Pierre Manor residents. Nine seats reserved for St.
Malo. Van leaves at 9 a.m.
March 6: Chronic Care Clinic: 1-4 p.m., held on the first Tuesday of each month.
March 13: Blood Pressure Clinic: from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
March 13: Regular Bingo, 7 p.m.
March 16: Birthday Party of the Month! Come celebrate with us!
March 18: Roseau River Bible School Choir will be in the activity room from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Come
and enjoy some great entertainment..
March 20: Garden Club meeting at 1 p.m. in the activity room. Come and share with the group, differ
ent plants and seeds for your flower gardens.
March 27: Foot Care Clinic
March 27: Regular Bingo, 7 p.m.
March 28: Monthly Resident Meeting: 2 p.m. followed by a tea.
Claudette will be away from the office from March 21-26.
The Chalet Malouin Inc. is accepting applications until March 15 to fill a permanent, full time Maintenance
Assistant position. For more information, please call 347-5453 or email chaletmalouin@mts.net.
We have our new handi-transit minivan with a wheelchair ramp, stationed at the Chalet Malouin for use by
the residents of the RM dealing with a disability. To reserve the van or for more information, please call my
office at 347-5652. The minivan only requires a class 5 driver’s license.
I will be letting everyone who has signed up for the computer class know when we will be starting the
classes very soon.
(204)347-5102 Free Estimates
Pierre’s Electric
Pierre Maynard
Prop.
51 Bourgeois Ave.
St. Malo, MB R0A 1T0
Regional Community Bulletin, March, 2012 3
St. Malo & Region Chamber of Commerce Members: March, 2011 February, 2012
Les members à la Chambre de Commerce de St-Malo et region: mars 2011-fevrier 2012
Business Memberships Parent Advisory Council—St. Albert Fillion
Back in the Day Antiques Malo School Denise Forest
Ben Lambert Service Ltd. Parkside Place St. Malo Gilles Forest
BSI Insurance Brokers Ltd. Paroisse Saint-Malo Suzanne Forest
C. Laroche Hauling Ltd. Patricia Pidlaski, CMA Joanne Forest-Magne
Caisse Financial Group Physique Plus Fitness Janine Gentes
Chalet Malouin Pierre’s Electric Joan Gosselin
Chicken Chef Place Hébert Jules P. Gosselin
Continental Travel Group Provencher Insurance & Finan- Leo Gosselin
Coulombe’s Shop Easy Foods cial Services Roland Gosselin
Country Relax’n Bed & Break- Prudential Riverbend Realty— Cliff Graydon
fast Doug Wiens Angele Hamonic
Cynthia Ryan Rat River Recreation Commis- Marc Hamonic
Dan Di Alpacas sion Denis Hébert
Dave’s Painting R. M. of De Salaberry Hélène Hébert
Debonair Campground St. Malo Co-op Gilles Hébert
Denis G. Fillion CMA Ltd. St. Malo Excavating & Christina Lambert
Diagnostic Imaging Specialists Landscaping Robert Lambert
Corporation (DISC) St. Malo Hotel Gerald Maynard
DJ Archery Ltd. St. Malo Meat & Deli Gilles Maynard
Dufrost Curling Club St. Malo Metis Local Michel Maynard
East Man Seal Coating St. Malo Summer Festival Robert Maynard
EPIC de St-Malo Inc. / SMILE of St. Pierre Agricultural Society Albert Morin
St. Malo Inc. St. Pierre Car Wash Thérèse Morin
Garderie De Bambins Southeast Customs Ron Musick
Georges Pageot—Herbalife Taylor-McCaffrey—A. Laur- Guy Patenaude
Golden Meadow International encelle Aline Pilotte
Inc. TPI Up ‘N Away Travel George Pilotte
Grouchy’s Take Out Restaurant Warkentin Construction Monique Racine
J2MS Trophies and More Winding River Bed & Breakfast Claudette Remillard (Services to
Les Amis du Parc/ Friends of the Farm Memberships Seniors)
Park Catellier Seed Service Inc. Julien Remillard
Les P’tits Papillons Inc. Fern Catellier Farm Laurent Robidoux
Little Details GMC Farms Ltd. Jeannette Roch
Log Haven Lodge Marc Racine Farms Ltd. Leo Roch
M.G. Cabinets & Millwork Ltd. Racine Farms Ltd. Gerald Roy
Manitoba Hydro Lucille Preteau-Roy
Individual Memberships
Marc Maynard’s Backhoe Ser- Janine St. Hilaire
Denis Clement
vice Lucie Tardiff
Florence Collette
Morin Transfer Romeo Tardiff
Marcel Collette
Musée St. Malo Museum Diana C. Trudeau
Henri Coulombe
Nestin’ on Lakeview Bed and Emile M. Trudeau
Yvonne Coulombe
Breakfast Lina Vermette
Edith Desrosiers
Nicole’s Exquisite Styles Marcel Vermette
Jean Desrosiers
O Roseau Diane Wilson
Rene Dubois
Le prochain bulletin sera pour le mois d’avril
The next newsletter will be published 2012. La date limite pour remettre vos annonces
in April, 2012 sera le 10 de mars 2012
Deadline to advertise is March 10, 2012 Courriel: stmalobulletin@gmail.com
Email: stmalobulletin@gmail.com Téléphone: 204-347-5198
Phone: 204-347-5198
Regional Community Bulletin, March, 2012 4
EARLY DEADLINE Your St. Malo & District
There will be an early deadline in effect for Chamber of Commerce
the April, 2012 bulletin. Executive:
Please have your items in no later than:
Lorraine-Jones Racine – President
MARCH 10, 2012. Aggie Gosselin (Dave)—Vice-President
Thank you. Lori St. Vincent— Treasurer
Rachel Laroche – Secretary
Rene Robidoux—Director
St. Malo and District Chamber of Commerce monthly Louise Catellier – Communications
meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at
Emile Racine—Director
7:00 p.m. at Chicken Chef. All members are welcome
to attend. Please contact Lorraine Jones-Racine, Denis Clement—Director
President, for more information at 347-5624. Marilyn Gass—Director
Tania Lafournaise—Director
Knitters needed One vacant position.
Knitters are needed to knit items for baby
welcome packages from the St. Malo parish. At work for you!
Yarn is supplied. Please call Irene Catellier
at 347-5567 if you can help out!
1-204-347-5085
Nicole’s Exquisite Styles
Nicole Arpin
Owner / Stylist
14 St. Hilaire St.
St. Malo, MB
Sunday & Monday closed
Tuesday 9-7 Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 9-7 Friday 9-4
Saturday 9-2
Family Restaurant
Box 605 347-5885
St. Malo, MB R0A 1T0 1-866-347-5885
Seul à Faire Compétition avec Grand Mère! Fax: 347-5381
Grandma’s Only Competition!
St. Pierre Car Wash
Highway 59, St. Pierre Jolys
Gas, Diesel, Propane Sales, Video Rentals,
Convenience Store, Purolator Depot, Aeroplan
Donat and Elaine Mellor
433-7555
Regional Community Bulletin, March, 2012 5
RM of De Salaberry Economic Development
Office March Announcements
RM of De Salaberry Community Led Emissions Reduction Program:Greening the Community!
Administering the CLER Program in the RM of De Salaberry has had many beneficial impacts. They
are as follows:
De Salaberry has shown a decrease in its GHG emissions from 2003-2011, with a reduction of -
9.1% (-3,289.6 tonnes) in the community and a reduction of -8.7% (-48.4 tonnes) for munici-
pal operations. These reductions are based on projects in the transportation, waste manage-
ment, and energy sector.
Over $124,000 of grant monies administered in the RM of De Salaberry to help with community
green initiatives,
An established Green Local Action Plan and Comprehensive Green Local Action Plan to priorize
and develop additional green economy projects into the future including the Active Transpor-
tation Planning Initiative and the Manitoba Compostages Services Cooperative,
A total of four (fully funded) research reports to help assess the feasibility of green economy pro-
jects in the RM of De Salaberry (Manitoba Hydro Study for Biomass, a green audit for the St.
Malo Arena, an electronic zamboni feasibility study for the St. Malo Arena, an energy audit for
the RM of De Salaberry main office).,
The equivalent of approximately 6 full-time jobs and 2 part-time jobs through the project lifecycle.
Supporting local entrepreneurs, businesses, and contractors by following local procurement
practices for related projects (contracting, retail, and administrative)
Increased service delivery options for residents with mobility challenges and residents who utilize
the St. Pierre – De Salaberry Handi Transit Service.
Increased community and student awareness of environmental issues and feasible solutions to
solve them,
Reduction of waste biomass products which would otherwise be sent to landfill or subject to de-
composition (agricultural waste),
Improved physical space for municipal employees, and
The diversion of organic waste to the RM of De Salaberry Landfill (increase lifespan of landfill
site).
New Building Permit Regulations as of January 1, 2012
All major constructions, such as new dwellings, attached garages, additions and new foundations
for dwellings will require a $2000 irrevocable letter of credit when applying for a building permit.
A 10% claw back for each missed inspection or if someone occupies the building without receiv-
ing an occupancy permit.
Partial or full amount of ILC will be released upon issuance of Occupancy Permit.
REMINDER WITH SPRING JUST AROUND THE CORNER….
COMPOSTERS FOR SALE FOR $20.00
(that’s a $28.00 savings)
AT THE RM OF DE SALABERRY OFFICE,
466 Sabourin St, St. Pierre-Jolys.
What is Composting? – A Natural process where organic material decomposes to be-
come a rich natural fertilizer. With a little knowledge and minimal effort you can take
advantage of this FREE soil amendment. Compost Tips Sheet at office.
Qu’est-ce que le compostage? – Un processus naturel de decomposition de matieres
organique pour en faire un engrais naturel et riche. Quelques connaissances et un peu
de travail suffisent pour pouvoir profiter de cet amendement de sol GRATUIT.
Regional Community Bulletin, March, 2012 6
Upcoming Events
March 13 & 27: RM of De
Salaberry regular meeting,
4:45 p.m., RM council
chambers.
March 15, 21, 28: Baptism preparation, call
Christine at 433-3567 or Fr. Chaput at 347-
5518 for details and to register.
March 16: St. Malo Hockey
Academy registration dead-
line.
March 16-18: Family Fun
Alain (Al) L. J. Laurencelle
hockey tournament. Call Direct Line: 204 988-0304
Rene Robidoux at 347-5548 E-mail: al@tmlawyers.com
for information or to register. Res: 204 233-0146 Cell: 204 781-1539
March 22: St. Malo LUD regular meeting. 9th Floor, 400 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4K5
5:30 p.m., St. Malo fire hall. Phone 204 949-1312 Fax 204 957-0945 www.tmlawyers.com
March 23: Last day of
classes before spring
break.
April 6: Good Friday
April 8: Easter Sunday
St. Malo Co-op
René Robidoux
General Manager
Box 130 Store: 347-5472
St. Malo, MB Lumberyard: 347-5879
R0A 1T0 Fax: 347-5817
“Your Community Builder”
Regional Community Bulletin, March, 2012 7
St. Malo Chamber of Commerce
President’s Report
Tournoi de hockey de famille
Bien, c'est mars encore et nous savons tous que ceci signifie que le tournoi de hockey de famille est
tout près. La Chambre organisera de nouveau cet événement: le vendredi 16 mars au dimanche 18
mars.
Nous prévoyons un alignement plein d'équipes de famille alors venez et apprécie le sport de hoc-
key. Il y aura un petit déjeuner aux crêpes samedi matin et « Beer Garden » tout le week-end. Les
diplomés de 2012 auront leur tirage de 50/50 et l’Arène de St. Malo vendra leurs billets pour le tira-
ge. Venez et supporter votre communauté.
Pour 2012 nous travaillons aussi :
La Phase II du projet lampadaire– Ceci est un projet proposé en partenariat avec le LUD de St.
Malo.
Campagne d'adhésion 2012 pour de nouveau membre – S’il vous plaît considérer devenir un
membre de la Chambre cette année pour supporter les activités que nous faisons pour nos en-
treprises et notre communauté.
Le Bulletin Régional de la Communauté (le bulletin) – Nous continuons à avoir notre nouvel
article en vedette « Notre bouffée de nostalgie ». Nous avons encore besoin de 7 bénévoles
mensuels pour l'an. S.V.P me contacter si vous voulez être un bénévolat.
En terminant, voici quelque chose pour y penser :
Est-ce qu’il y a quelqu’un dans votre vie que vous avez besoin de pardonner?
Family Fun Hockey Tournament
Well it is March again and we all know that it means the Family Fun Hockey Tournament is just
around the corner. The Chamber will once again be hosting this event from Friday, March 16 to
Sunday, March 18.
We are anticipating a full roster of family teams Come out and enjoy some great hockey games!
There will be a pancake breakfast Saturday morning and a beer garden all weekend long. The 2012
ICSP graduates will be selling 50-50 tickets all weekend long and the St. Malo Arena will be selling
raffle tickets. Come out and support your community.
For 2012 we are also working on:
Lamppost Project Phase II – This is a proposed project in partnership with the St. Malo LUD.
2012 Chamber of Commerce membership drive –Please consider becoming a Chamber
member this year in support of activities for our local businesses and our community.
Regional Community Bulletin (newsletter) – We continue to feature a monthly “Blast from the
Past” article in celebration of St. Malo’s 120th birthday this year. We currently need seven more
sponsors for this initiative. Please contact me if you’d like to sponsor this feature.
In closing, here is something to think about:
Is there someone in your life that you need to FORGIVE?
—Lorraine Jones-Racine, President
Regional Community Bulletin, March, 2012 8
Check Out
These
Upcoming
“Your Community Builder.”
Events!
Dreaming of the
tropics and warm,
sun-filled
destinations?
Look no further than
Your local Co-op!
March is Exotic Tropical Month!
Stop by and see us for :
Produce specials—regular and exotic
fruit specials all month
Visit our liquor department and pick up
all you need for a wonderful tropical
drink! Ask Tammy about specials!
Who needs a warm getaway when
your co-op is just around the corner?
Be sure to collect your Co-op Rewards stickers! Earn one reward sticker
with every $10 purchase (some conditions apply). Redeem your stickers
for FREE dinnerware. Program in effect until June 14.
Regional Community Bulletin, March, 2012 9
Janica Marion is a very busy nine year-old. Not only is she active in
figure skating (along with her older sister Alexie) as reported in last
month’s Sports Corner, but she is also very active in dance—more
specifically, ballet.
Janica received the honour of being chosen from among more than
100 young dancers to be a participant ballerina in the recent Royal
Winnipeg Ballet’s Production of the Nutcracker December 21–28.
Janica danced the role of an angel.
Janica, a Grade 4 student from Ecole communautaire Real-Berard,
has been dancing for more than six years with dreams of being a
professional ballerina. She had applied and tried out on two other
occasions for the honour of dancing in the Nutcracker but it wasn’t
until this past holiday season that she was accepted. Her sister,
Alexie, is the only other St. Malo dance student who has been given
this same opportunity.
Congratulations Janica and Alexie on your success as dance per-
formers in the RWB Production of the Nutcracker. St. Malo is very
proud of both of you. For more information on the RWB St. Malo
Satellite dance program contact Kathy @ 347-5514 or Crystal @ 347-5984
—Submitted by Lorraine Jones-Racine
Are you a St. Malo
Chamber of Commerce Member?
If yes, THANK YOU!
If no, please join us! Become a member!
Individual memberships are only $10/yr.
(that works out to 3 cents a day)
Business / farm memberships are only $75/yr.
Welcome New Arrivals!
Un cadeau de bienvenue est disponible pour tous
(that works out to 21cents a day) les nouveau-nés de la paroisse de
Support your local Saint-Malo et de la communauté.
Chamber of Commerce. Laissez nous savoir si vous con-
Can you afford not to? naissez des nouveau-nés Saint-
Malo qui aimeront recevoir un
cadeau. Le numéro composer
est le 347-5518. Vous pouvez lais-
ser un message s’il n'y a pas de
réponse.
A welcome gift for all newborns
from the St. Malo Parish and community is avail-
able. Let us know if you know of any newborns in
St. Malo who might like to receive a gift. Call 347-
5518 Please leave a message if there is no answer.
Regional Community Bulletin, March, 2012 10Blast from the Past:
From Page 1
The Caisse has consistently respected its core GROUCHY’S
values and principles by respecting its mem-
bers’ needs, actively participating in community Take-Out
development and providing the highest quality Chicken, Ribs, Pizza, Burgers, Salads
of professional services to all members. Ask about our daily specials!
Catering for ANY occasion.
Some of the projects the Caisse has been in- Book your party now!
volved in over the years include the Club Noret,
sewing factory, schools, curling club, Provincial 158 St. Malo Street 347-5904
Park dam / spillway, water supply system, fire
station, sewage system, arena, assisted living
residences, housing and farm development, Shoreline Relaxation
private business and industrial cooperatives. & Massage Therapy
In 1975 the Caisse constructed the building it
occupies to this day. It is a prominent business
in our town. Tracy Gross
In 1987, the St. Malo Caisse received the first Licensed & Certified
Alfred Rouleau Prize ($2,500), awarded by 108 Marion Street Dufrost MB 347-5153
Desjardin Life Insurance, for its remarkable Need to escape? Come to the shore line!
contribution to the social life of and to the com-
munity it serves. 2012 marks the 75th Anniver-
sary of the St. Malo Caisse – congratulations
on a job well done! Karen’s
Baking
—Submitted by Lorraine Jones-Racine
Baptism Preparation
If you have a newborn in your family and wish for this
child the gift of baptism, the next preparation session
Specializing in cinnamon buns and pastry!
will be held: Thursday, March 15, & Wednesdays
March 21 & 28. The baptism will take place on Easter Home: 204-347-5152 Cell: 204-746-5061
Sunday, April 8.
To register, or for more information, call Christine at 433
-3567 or Fr. Chaput at 347-5518.
**Baptism Preparation is now offered in three sessions, M.G. CABINETS
allowing parents a basic course on our Christian faith, in - Made to measure since 1984 -
Custom Cabinets & Millwork
accordance with one of the Diocesan priorities: the for- For Home or Office
mation of the faith of adults.
Variety of hardwoods, laminate & melamine
Préparation au Baptême - 3-D Computer Imaging -
Vous désirez le baptême pour votre enfant? Voici les Marc Goulet, President
PO Box 347 Toll free: (877)493-6172
dates de nos rencontres qui viennent: le jeudi 15 mars, St. Malo, MB R0A 1T0 Bus: (204)347-5532
Email: marlyn@mts.net www.mgcabinets.com Fax: (204)347-5339
les mercredis 21 & 28 mars, avec la célébration du bap-
tême comme telle à la Veillée pascale (le 7 avril) ou le
jour de Pâques (le 8 avril).
Pour vous inscrire, ou pour plus de renseignements, con-
tacter Christine Sévi au 433-3567
ou l’abbé Chaput au 347-5518.
**La préparation au baptême s’offre maintenant en trois
soirées parce que nous profitons de cette joyeuse occasion
pour donner aux parents un enseignement sur la foi chré-
tienne en général. C’est dans la ligne d’une orientation de
notre Diocèse qui accentue la formation de la foi des
adultes.
Regional Community Bulletin, March, 2012 11By: Chris Lobsiger, Agricultural Extension Coordinator, MAFRI
Agri Excellence is a funding program offered by MAFRI to help farmers and agricultural business
owners reach their business goals by gaining or upgrading their managerial skills to meet market
and consumer demands. Eligible candidates must first complete a learning plan with their local MA-
FRI Rural Leadership Specialist before enrolling in approved courses.
These courses can only be offered from accredited educational institutions, Manitoba Food Proces-
sors Association or other associations that improve value-added business practices. Once accepted,
applicants will receive up to $10,000 for training which includes registration or tuition fees, as well as
books and supplies associated with the approved course.
On a programming note, here are a few events/workshops being offered in March:
MB Young and Beginning Farmers Conference, March 1-2, Headingley Community Centre
Verified Beef Production Workshops,
—March 5, Beausejour SunGro Centre
—March 7, Vita Arena
Greener Pasture Year Round Grazing Systems, March 5-7, Winnipeg
Business Planning Workshop, March 6-8, Selkirk Inn and Conference Centre
If you have any questions about workshops and/or events, contact Chris at the St. Pierre MAFRI GO
Office at 433-7749 for more details.
“MAKING A
DIFFERENCE”
ST. MALO VOLUNTEER
RECOGNITION 2012
Saturday, May 12th
Iberville Hall, St. Malo (church basement)
Wine & Cheese Evening
Start thinking of nominees for this year's presentation
More information will follow in the April bulletin
EVERYBODY WELCOME!
Support our Community Volunteers!
Sponsored by the St. Malo and District Chamber of Commerce
Regional Community Bulletin, March, 2012 12Works of Beautiful Minds a hit in St. Malo
“Works of Beautiful Minds" is the art program (dance, theatre, music, and visual arts) run through
EPIC de St. Malo Inc./SMILE of St. Malo Inc. This program is
made possible through a grant from the Manitoba Arts Coun-
cil. Over 35 special needs participants have enjoyed interactive
workshops including cartooning, puppetry, drumming, dance and
crafts instructed by a variety of Manitoba artists including St. Malo's
own Lori St. Vincent from Little Details.
The participants
at EPIC are cur-
rently working on
a new play called "I am a Somebody" to be pre-
sented in May at the Chalet Malouin. Alix Babiak
has been awarded a grant from the Manitoba Arts
Council to write, direct and choreograph the new
production in collaboration with the participants at
EPIC, Manitoba Theatre for Young People, Mark
Cameron (Mr. Mark) and Sharon Stearns, a play-
wright and actress from British Columbia.
Special Thanks go out to Helene Lariviere and the
staff at EPIC for making this all possible.
—Article and photos submitted by Alix Babiak Cast of “You Can Make it Happy” the first play presented last
year, under the Works of Beautiful Minds program in St. Malo.
Regional Community Bulletin, March, 2012 13Great Weather, Great Fun
at Festival of Friends
Mother Nature provided beautiful weather
for this year’s Festival of Friends at St.
Malo Provincial park. Clockwise from left:
games and face painting were big hits with
the kids under the big tent, others took ad-
vantage of the great weather for a toboggan
ride and kids at St. Malo School took part
in a traditional drum-making workshop.
The Festival was well-attended and plans
are already in the works for next year’s
Festival. Thank you to all volunteers!
Photos submitted by Lorraine Jones-Racine
École St. Malo School
189, rue St. Malo C.P. 190 St. Malo MB R0A 1T0 Tél: 347.5255 Télécopieur: 347.5021
ÉSMS
Humanities class
is proud to
‘Adopt a Village’
in Haiti
Help support Haiti’s education system.
Dates à retenir au mois de
Donate change to create change!
MARS
We were there.
We Cried. We laughed.
We came together.
Why? We care.
Regional Community Bulletin, March, 2012 14J2MS Trophies & More
MARIE-ANNE DERBOWKA
Box 35
Dufrost, MB
R0A 0K0
Phone: 204-347-5123
Fax: 204-347-7448
Email: derbowka@xplornet.com
Owner Operator:
Norm Koltucky
ST. MALO EXCAVATING &
LANDSCAPING
Norm: 204-981-9263
Email: stmaloeandl@hotmail.ca
Regional Community Bulletin Advertising Rates
Full Page ad: 1/2 Page ad: 1/4 Page Ad:
$130 for Chamber member $65 for Chamber member $35 for Chamber member
$160 non-member $80 non-member $50 non-member
12 business card size ads, April, 2012– March, 2013: $115 for members, $165 for non-members.
The community bulletin is distributed to St. Malo, St. Pierre Jolys, Dufrost, Carlowrie, Otterburne and
Arnaud. Please email your ad information to Christina at stmalobulletin@gmail.com or call 347-5198.
Deadline is the 15th of the month for next month’s issue.
Call Christina at 347-5198 for more information or email at stmalobulletin@gmail.com
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