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March 2016Check out our Facebook page!Vol. 6 Issue 10

Dawson Trail MLACalling it Quits

Congratulation to Jerika Carriere. Her peace poster was spon-sored by the Ste. Anne Lions Club and made it all the way to thetop in the district. She was invited to the Lion’s mid-winter con-vention to attend the Governors banquet and awards ceremonywhere she received a trophy and certificate from the Ste. AnneLions and a cheque for $100 US from the District.

After a lengthy career in politics, Dawson Trail MLA Ron Lemieux sayshe will not re-run in the April 19 Provincial Election. According to news reports, Lemieux had a bit of a health scare whilevacationing in Arizona which led to him re-evaluating his life. He hasdecided to spend more time focusing on his family. He is the last veteranMLA to drop out of running, and while he did hint before that previousdepartures of his colleagues will influence his decision, his reasoning’snow are focused on family. Lemieux has not only served as the local MLA since 1999 when hedefeated former PC MLA Ben Sveinson, but has held various cabinetposts under both former Premier Gary Doer and current Premier GregSelinger. A new candidate for the NDP in the Dawson Trail Constituency has notbeen announced.

Premier Greg Selinger with Dawson Trail MLA Ron Lemieux.

Youth Wins withPeace Poster

Lions Club International Director Jerome Thompson (left)shows off the Peace Poster while Lions Club District GovernorGerald Fontaine (right) presents a cheque to Jerika Carriere.

Upcoming EventsBaseball and Girls Softball Registration - Will be held at the BlumenortRec Center from 5:30-7:30 pm on Thursday March 3rd.

Casino Bus - Join us for a fun filled day. Our next trip is Tuesday, March8th, 2016. We leave Steinbach at 8:30 a.m. with additional pickups inSte. Anne and Paradise Village. We visit McPhillips Street Station in themorning and Club Regent in the afternoon. Must be 18 years of age orolder. Prizes, cash and giveaways every trip. Bingo is played on the busfor those wishing to participate. Call Marilyn at 204-326-4939 for moreinformation and to reserve your seat. Check your calendar and makereservations today because the bus fills quickly! Note: Bi-monthly over-night trips to South Beach and Folklorama Tours are also available.

Soccer registration - Held in the Ste. Anne Elementary school canteenbetween 6:30-8:00 on March 10 and March 23.

Story Time at the Bibliothèque Sainte Anne Library- Every Tuesday at 2pm from January 12th to March 15th with Jenn- Every Wednesday at 2pm Starting February 17th to March 23rd withAtaliaCome and enjoy story time, songs, crafts with your preschooler.For more information, please call or email: 204-422-9958steannelib@steannemb.ca.

The Kingdom of God - Come and hear Pastor Ed Hildebrand on Friday,March 11 at 7 pm at the Seine River Banquet Hall 80-A Arena Rd in SteAnne...Ed Hildebrand, pastor of Seine River Church in Lorette, will sharestories of God’s amazing power which he and their team experienced inUganda and Kenya in January of 2016. He will also pray for any whoneed God’s touch, whether regarding some sickness or other need.All are welcome!  For more info call 204-371-6657

Breakfast for Learning Fundraiser - The Ste. Anne Lions Club will behosting a Rumors fundraiser on April 2 at 7:15 pm in support of the Ste.Anne Elementary Breakfast Program. Tickets are $17 each and will beavailable for purchase until March 20. Call Cathy for tickets 232-1714.The Comedian is Chad Daniels.

Bike Rodeo - May 19In partnership with Ste. Anne Police and Manitoba Public Insurance.Come out for safety, decorating, BBQ and more. Seeking volunteers ifinterested Please email: recservices@steannemb.ca.

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3rd Place – 6 baie Gagnier Bay – Giant dice

Snow SculptureContest 2016 Winners

1st Place – 6 chemin Riviere Rd – Mini & Mickey Mouse

2nd Place – 17 chemin Riviere Rd – Lego Block

Crafty Kids(Left) Ste. Anne Sports and Recreationrecently hosted a kids craft class with aValentine theme.(Right) “Junior Bakers” under the careof Ste. Anne Sports and Recreation learnto create some delicious treats.

The local Ste. Anne food bank, the Accueil Kateri Centre, recently hada visit from the Ste. Anne Lions Club where they were presented with adonation of $1,300 raised through a recent fundraiser evening of coffeeand entertainment. The visit was very informational as the Lion member also discoveredhow the centre’s process works. The center currently helps 28 local families with a food hamper everytwo weeks. The center is located at 132 Centrale Ave with the entrance just be-hind the Knights of Columbus Hall. If you find yourself in need of a little extra food at any time, registrationis easy. You can reach the centre at 204-371-4984. The centre is openevery other Wednesday between 2 pm and 4 pm. If you would like to help out with a food donation there are donationbins located at Ste. Anne Builders Supply, Ste. Anne Groceries, Ste.Anne Catholic Church, Ste. Anne Dayspring Fellowship Church andBurnell’s Food Plus in Richer.

Lions Club Donates to Local Food Bank

Pictured are Manager Claudette Lavack, Board Members NorbertRitchot, Suzanne Ritchot, Chair Aurele Boisvert, and Lions Clubmembers Cathy, Steve, and Chris.