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Come for a visit, stay for a lifestyle.
  A Manitoba Star Attraction Destination

  2021-22 Souris
   Guidebook
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Contents
              5    Mayor’s Welcome
              7    EDO’s Message
              8    Visiting Souris
              9    Event Dates
              10   Swinging Bridge
              11   Hillcrest Museum
              12   The Plum Museum &
                   Visitor Centre
              13   Railway Museum
              15   Peacocks
              16   Golf
              17   Outdoor Pool
              20   Campground
              21   Victoria Park
              22   Attractions Map
              24   Chamber of Commerce
              26   Souris Online
              27   Churches
              28   Venues
              29   Plan Your Event Here
              31   Living in Souris
              32   Build Your Dream Home
              34   Recreation
              35   Education
              36   Retire in Souris
              37   Healthcare
              40   Business, Infrastructure,
                   Ag & Industry
              44   Business Directory

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  Welcome to
Souris Manitoba
  A great place to visit,
  A great place to live!
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From the Desk of Darryl Jackson
Greetings! It’s time for Souris to introduce the 2021 Visitor Information and Relocation
Guide to our many friends and visitors. Thanks again to our EDO Echo Finlay for
coordinating the material and assembling this great new addition.
Spend a day, a weekend, a week, or even longer with us this year. We will grow on
you. Many dining choices, unique and interesting shops and museums await you. For
recreation you will be able to golf, swim, slide, camp, fish, or hunt for semiprecious
stones including agate and jasper. We have trails to hike or use your bicycles. You
won’t be disappointed in Souris, Manitoba.
We are always looking for business so if you have an idea or concept but need help –
contact Echo at the Community Development Office. We’d love to have you!
Lastly, as we all recover from the limitations surrounding the global pandemic we look
forward to more events and activities. Please take the time to check for updates on our
website at SourisManitoba.com and on Facebook.
Sincerely,
Darryl Jackson
Mayor

Councillors
Sande Denbow, Todd Walker, Donald Brown, Detlef Eissner, Darcy Gerow, Bill Tanguay

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The Souris - Glenwood Visitor and
    Relocation Guide is annually produced
    by the Souris - Glenwood Community
    Development Corporation (SGCDC).
    The advertising support of local
    community-minded businesses make
    this guide possible. Look for their ads
    throughout this guide. If you would like       Facebook.com/townofsouris
    more information regarding Souris-             @sourisglenwood
    Glenwood visit us on-line or please
    contact us at:                                 #sourismb

    SGCDC 100-2nd St. S. Box 245                   Sourismanitoba.com
    Souris MB R0K 2C0
    Phone/text 204.741.0631
    Email sgcdc@mymts.net

                                               We would like to acknowledge with
    We are excited to again feature local      respect the treaties that were made
    photographer Kim de Koning. You will         on this land. The Municipality of
    see her photos throughout this                Souris-Glenwood is located on
    publication! We would like to thank        Treaty 2 land, traditional homelands
    Kim for the very generous use of her           of the Dakota, Anishinaabe,
    photos, and hope you will take the          Oji-Cree, Cree, Dene and the Metis
    time to check out her work on                             peoples.
    Facebook at
    @KimmyD506 or you can search
    “Kimmy D Photos”

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Economic Development Officer’s Message

 Hello, and thank you for taking the time to check out our Souris Guidebook.
 I fall more in love with Souris and the surrounding area every year. The seasons come and
 go, and I find that this is the one place in the world where I am completely happy to come
 home to. Someone once described the whole area as “park like”. That’s exactly it! If you
 were to take a large inhale, then slowly exhale you will know the feeling here in Souris. It’s
 right there, halfway through that slow exhale when you feel the tension leaving and a calm
 washes over you.
 I might be biased, but we have THE BEST shops here in town. From our drool-worthy bakery
 to the unique and eclectic stores to find treasures you will be met time and again by top
 notch customer service and a friendly welcome. In addition to all the necessities, we have
 art, flowers, jewelry, and wellness shops. Hungry? We have excellent restaurants with
 something for everyone. The accommodations are great too if you are coming to spend a
 little time and really get to know the community.
 More than anything, I welcome you to Souris. This guidebook was one of the first things my
 family and I explored to get familiar with Souris and I hope it helps you to enjoy our
 community too. If you are interested in support for your business, please contact me and I
 will be happy to help find answers you need to grow!
 Sincerely,

 Echo Finlay                              Economic Development Officer
                                          Municipality of Souris-Glenwood
                                          sgcdc@mymts.net
                                          204-741-0631 (phone or text)

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So many reasons to visit Souris

       Beautiful
The Souris River Valley, Plum Creek and
Victoria Park create a stunning
landscape for this small town and
community of just over 2,500. The new
design of the swinging bridge is a
stunning display of an historic concept
built with new technology. Souris is a
great location for weddings, family
reunions, get-togethers and
conferences. There is a full slate of
commercial services and venues to
choose from, no matter what season it
is.

            Fun
Souris is a lively place all year round,
especially in the summer when
thousands come to visit our Swinging
Bridge and many other attractions or to
see family and friends. Many activities
throughout the year keep residents and
visitors busy.

      Progressive
Progressive is defined as favoring
change, advocating progress,
improvement, or reform. Our
community is constantly evolving in
ways that improve our quality of life.
From agriculture and industry to
tourism and lifestyle amenities, there
are many projects and events on the go
at any given time.

          Diverse
Strong roots in the agriculture and railway industries date back to the late 1800’s. To this day, many
multi-generational family farms still operate century-old farms. Historic buildings dot the landscape.
Our swinging bridge, museums, heritage buildings and progressive industrial heritage have kept the
population and economy steady over the past century.

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Get Ready for fun!
There is always something going on in Souris! Throughout the year we have major music
groups, children entertainers, latest Hollywood movie releases, theatre and stage
performances of all kinds.

The Souris District Arts Council, Chamber of Commerce, Souris & Glenwood Agricultural
Society and many volunteer groups and businesses bring events to Souris throughout the
year.
   Check SourisManitoba.com for more information and current
                  updates regarding the following annual events:
                              May 15 Spring-Fling Town-Wide Yard Sales
                              June 11-13th MB High School Rodeo Association Finals
                              June 30th Canada Day Celebration Fire Dept. Fireworks
                              July – September Saturdays 9:30-11:00 Farmer’s Market
                              located in the Town Parking lot behind Crescent Ave.
                              July 1-10th Christmas in July Chamber Event
                              July 3rd Crocus Cowhorse Association Competition
                              July 10 Summer Parade
                              July 10th & 11th Souris Fair
                              October 1st-3rd Scarecrow Days
                              December 4th Santa Claus Parade
                              Souris Multi-Cultural Fiesta
                              Golf Tournaments
                              Show-n-Shine Car Shows
                              Souris District Arts Entertainment
                              Souris Annual Hobbycraft
                              Annual Ducks Unlimited Event
                              Christmas Holiday Celebrations
                              Curling Club Annual Survivor Bonspiel

                                                                            Photos: Kim de Koning

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The Swinging Bridge
                      Celebrating Canada’s
                Longest Swinging Pedestrian Bridge
The Souris Swinging Bridge is one of Manitoba’s Star Attractions. The first bridge was built in 1904 by
Squire Sowden who wanted to improve access to town from his land on the east-side of the river in
order to make it more attractive for potential buyers. Since 1904, the swinging bridge has been
reinforced, rebuilt, and seen many pranks and antics performed on it over the years. In 2005, it was
featured on a Canadian postage stamp. The current bridge was completed in August of 2013 and the
new design has allowed Souris to once again reclaim the title of having Canada’s longest swinging
suspension bridge boasting 604 feet.

Spanning the Souris River, it is a popular backdrop for beautiful photographs that help capture life’s
important milestones such as a graduation, wedding, or a family reunion.

Celebrating 117 years since its original construction, the Swinging Bridge remains our town’s most
famous landmark. It is truly a beautiful sight to appreciate any time of year! Follow the blue and yellow
Star Attraction signs located throughout Souris to help locate the bridge.

                                                                                          Photo: Kim de Koning

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The Hillcrest Museum
Designated as one of Canada’s most              History
  important heritage properties,                The Museum, originally known as “Squire
we are located at 26 Crescent Ave E.            Hall”, was built in 1910. Commissioned by Fred
                                                Sowden, the son of Souris’ founder, Squire
                                                Sowden, it was designed by a local architect
Step back in time by visiting the Hillcrest     Carter Brindle. The building features an etched
Museum. Located adjacent to the famous          glass entrance, ornate wooden staircase,
Souris Swinging Bridge, this heritage           unique stained glass windows, pressed tin
building sits prominently on the banks          ceilings and original woodwork. Its balconies
overlooking the Souris River. Its castle-like   offer magnificent views of the Souris River.
design, reminiscent of English architecture,
makes it a unique structure and a popular       *Opening dates and times, dependent on
place to visit.                                 COVID restrictions. Please check social media
                                                and website for updates*
Exhibits
•   Period displays showcasing life in the      June 27, 2021 - Sept 1, 2021
    early 1900s                                 Open daily from 11 am - 5 pm
•   Historical and aboriginal artifacts and
    collections                                 Daily Admission $5 Adults, $3 Students, $15
•   Learn about the founder of Souris and       Family
    his family
•   Memorabilia from those who fought in        Facebook: Hillcrest Museum
    World Wars                                  Instagram: Hillcrest Museum
•   Agricultural exhibit featuring tools and    Email: sourishillcrest@gmail.com
    equipment                                   Website: www.sourishillcrestmuseum.ca
•   Extensive mounted butterfly collection      Contact Jackie Kirkup 204.720.4562
•   Vintage fire engine
•   CP Rail Caboose

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The Plum Museum & Visitor Centre

142 – 1st Street South (204) 741-0631

In an effort to share with visitors the long
history of the bridge, its impact on the local
community, and the construction of the new
design, an exhibit was put together and is on
display this summer at the Plum Museum and
Visitor Centre.

Through support from the Province of Manitoba
Tourism Development Fund, the bridge exhibit
includes an interactive 65” SMARTBOARD, which
includes touchscreen videos and images.
The Plum Museum, now part of Travel Manitoba
Visitor Services Network, this structure was first
erected in 1883 and is Souris’ oldest remaining
public building. Originally St. Luke’s Anglican
Church, it was decommissioned in 1989 and
later moved to its current location where it was
restored to its original Victorian colours of plum
and chocolate brown. Here you’ll find tourism
information, souvenirs, and more than likely, a
muster of peacocks while touring the museum
collections.
In the off-season, the building can be rented for
private functions. Also makes a great place for a
wedding!
Admission is free, donations are welcome.
Open July and August.

                                                     Photos: Kim de Koning

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The Souris Railway Museum

Experience first hand a diesel engine simulator that was once used to train CPR
Engineers. See inside an actual CPR Rail Car. View the Souris Railway Museum’s
website at www.sourisrailwaymuseum.ca
CP Rail arrival in Souris in 1890 signaled the growth of Souris as an important rail terminal of the
prairies. The Souris Railway Museum stands as a tribute to the railway industry and the families that
were connected to it. Experience first hand what it would be like to drive a train using the diesel
engine simulator.
Exhibits                                            History
▪ Learn about the railway industry and the life     The Museum started when an old rail pay car
  of a railway worker                               was discovered at an antique shop. An ad hoc
▪ Learn about the importance the railway            committee was formed to create, manage and
  industry played in western Canada                 finance the Souris Railway Museum. The
▪ See how railroaders would communicate with        Museum was fully operational in August 2011. A
  a fully functional telegraph machine,             diesel locomotive simulator was installed in
  including original dispatcher’s phone and a       2015. This item was donated to the Museum by
  working telegraph key and sounder                 The New York Air Brake Co. of Fort Worth,
▪ See rare historical records that date back as     Texas. It was formerly leased by the C.P.R. in
  far as 1891                                       Calgary for the training and testing of railway
▪ See personal memorabilia, uniforms, and           engineers.
  maps
            Open by appointment only at this time, call Ferg Devins at
       204-483-3361 for further information . The Souris Railway Museum is
       open year round for this arrangement, health & weather permitting.

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Peacocks in Souris

                                                      Photo: Kim de Koning

We have many peacocks that wander free around our community
during the warmer months and stay cozy in a barn during the
winter. Peacocks are considered to be a bird of protection and
safeguarding. They have earned distinction as honorary
ambassadors of the community and can be seen wandering about
town. Please admire the peacocks from a distance and avoid
feeding/chasing them.

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Souris & Glenwood Community Golf Course

 Photo: Laura Higgs

                           1km Southeast of Souris east of Hwy #22
                                      204-483-2956

  A scenic and challenging 9-hole course. A great place for a private or corporate function. The
    clubhouse facilities serve full meals and is licensed. Course opens April 9 to mid-October.

                          Men’s Night on Wednesdays
                          Ladies Night on Tuesdays
                          Senior Men’s Monday and Friday Morning
                          Senior Ladies Tuesday Afternoon
                          September Long Weekend events
                          Junior Golf Program

                      Golf carts, memberships and punch cards available.

                                Some 2021 dates to remember

                        June 13 Ladies Tournament
                        June 19 Elks Hockey Team Tournament
                        July 01 Par 3 Tournament
                        July 01 40th Anniversary of the opening of the new Souris Golf Course
                        July 12 Texas Snowbird Tournament
                        July 31 Elks Alumni Tournament
                        August 20 Legion Night Golf
                        Sept 4 & 5 Labour Day Tournament

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The Souris-Glenwood Outdoor Pool

                     The Souris-Glenwood Outdoor Pool is truly spectacular!
                     Adjacent to the campground, its four slides, lazy river and beach-
                     like entry provides fun for all ages.

                     There is a variety of programming offered for the public including:
                     aquasize classes, lap swimming, Red Cross swimming lessons, Life
                     Saving Society Life Guard Training and public swimming . In
                     addition the facility can be rented for private functions.

Updated pricing, programming and pool schedule can be found on
                our website SourisManitoba.com
         or by calling (204) 483-5212 (5214 off-season).
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Victoria Park Campground

 The charming Victoria Park Campground is the destination for many seasoned campers in southern
 Manitoba.

 With over 75 campsites to choose from, the campground is big enough to accommodate while
 maintaining that special small campground appeal. The campground has fully serviced washrooms,
 showers, firewood and some of the friendliest neighbours around….make us part of your plans this
 summer! Swimming lessons and camping make for a great family vacation!

              For reservations visit SourisManitoba.com or contact: 204-483-5212
                   (5214 off-season). On-line reservations begin early April.

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Year Round Fun in Victoria Park and Area
 Follow the beautiful walking trails through Victoria Park to
 encounter our Look Out Tower, a tall wooden structure
 that offers visitors an unsurpassed panoramic view of the
 town, river, lush forests and agricultural lands that
 surround us.
 It’s a pleasant stroll along the walking trails in the park that
 wind their way to the mystical Old Oak Tree. It’s estimated
 that the tree has been left unfettered since 1497 A.D.

                                                                    Kids of all ages have enjoyed
                                                                    hours of fresh air and physical
                                                                    activity at the Souris BPO Elks
                                                                    Playground. With a variety of
                                                                    activities for all skill levels, the
                                                                    playground is a short walk from
                                                                    all other Victoria Park features,
Boat, water ski, canoe, swim or even fish from the banks of         and close to natural areas which
the Souris River waterway, which has played such a key role in      are equipped for outdoor
our storeyed history. Fish species include walleye, yellow          cookouts and family get
perch, northern pike, white sucker, black bullhead, goldeye,        togethers. The play area is also
brown bullhead and burbot.                                          situated near our community
                                                                    museums         and         heritage
In winter, the frozen river is also a common venue for              attractions
snowmobiling, ice fishing and skating. We have groomed cross
country trails coming this winter, and if you missed it… Skating
in the Oval at the campground has been revived thanks to
some amazing volunteers.

                                                                                      Photos: Kim de Koning

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Attractions                                   Public Services
B Swinging Bridge & Parking                   T Souris School
C Hillcrest Museum                            U Public Library

D Railway Museum                              V Souris Health Centre

E Plum Museum & Visitor Centre                W Canada Post Office
F Look Out Tower                              X Municipal Office
G Old Oak Tree                                Y RCMP
H Victoria Park                               Z Public Washrooms

I Agate Pit                                   8 RV Dump Station

   Recreation
J Outdoor Pool & Waterpark

K BPO Elks Playground

L Boat Launch

M Golf Course

N North End Skate Park

O Outdoor rink

P Fairgrounds

Q Ball Diamonds

R Avalon Theatre

S Memorial Complex - Murray Arena, Community Hall,
   curling, boardrooms and conference rooms

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Discover More Online

         We are updating the look of our website this year.
              Here are some of the great topics you can
                  find out more about when you visit
                    www.SourisManitoba.com

 • Community Events Calendar
 • Visitor information
 • Venue descriptions and photos
 • Resident information
 • Local Business Directory
 • Economic information including Municipal Commercial Lots available
   and zoning
 • Important public notices
 • Municipal information and schedules
 • Recreation schedules and contact information
 • Camping
 • And much more

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Places of Worship and Community Groups
The churches listed can also be contacted
  directly to inquire about venue use.
     Apostolic Church of Pentecost
               61 2nd St South
    Phone: (204) 483-2057 / (204) 483-3494

   Faith Community Church – Baptist
           Hwy 2 & Lansdowne St. N
    Phone: (204) 483-2463 / (204) 483-3478

        St. Luke’s Anglican Church
                151 5th Ave
            Phone: (204) 483-2402

        St. Mary’s Catholic Church
               68 4th Ave West
    Phone: (204) 483-2906 / (204) 483-2687

         St. Paul’s United Church
               47 5th Ave West
    Phone: (204) 483-2676 / (204) 483-2678
    Offers food bank & thrift store services

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Venues
                                                                    Souris has many venues, both indoor and outdoor, to host
                                                                    weddings, conferences, and entertainment. The Memorial
                                                                    Complex has the Murray Arena international ice surface as well
                                                                    as a variety of room sizes and venues for performances large and
                                                                    small, socials, business meetings and conferences.

                                                 Murray Arena
                                                                    See the movies at the Avalon Theatre. First opened in 1929, the
                                                                    facility now has restored seating, digital film projector, and stage
                                                                    modifications. Movies play weekly on Friday, Saturday and
                                                                    Sunday nights.

                                                                                Other popular venues around Souris are:
                                                                                • The Souris Hotel King Edward Room
                                                                                • The Whistling Donkey Pub ‘n Lounge
                                                                                • Woodfire Deli
                                                                                • Royal Canadian Legion #60
                                                                                • Fellowship Club
The Murray Arena set up for Grad   Photo: Keywest Photo by Design
                                                                                • Victoria Park Bowl and Outdoor Stage
                                                                                • Golf Course Clubhouse
                                                                                • Hillcrest Museum
                                                                                • AG Grounds
                                                                                • The Plum Museum and Visitor Centre
                                                                                • See page 27 for a list of churches in Souris

                                                                                                               Photo: Falcon Enterprises Ltd.
                            The Memorial Complex Community Hall      The Avalon Theatre            Victoria Park Bowl, Outdoor Stage

 The Avalon Theatre was build in 1929 and opened for business March
 1930. Owned by the Municipality of Souris Glenwood, operated by a
 volunteer Board of Directors and manned by a corps of volunteers from
 Souris and District. The Theatre had a major upgrade in 2012 with the
 installation of a digital projection system and refurbishing of the Theatre
 itself. As a result of this new system, we can offer new movies in a timely
 fashion.

 Because of our many volunteers, we can keep our canteen prices very low.
 The Theatre is available for rentals: birthday parties; private movie
 showings; meetings; and what a lovely setting for a wedding ceremony.
 The Souris District Arts Council and other community groups rent the
 Theatre for many of their performances as there is a stage area and new
 dressing rooms.

 The Avalon Theatre is a “must see” when you are in Souris.

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Celebrate in Souris

The beautiful landscape, variety of
venues, and full-service selection
make Souris a great place to have
         your wedding!
 Visit www.SourisManitoba.com

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Living in Souris

Friendly and tranquil. In addition to the many wonderful tourism highlights, Souris
provides a high quality of life for residents complete with the full gamut of lifestyle
amenities in education, healthcare, daycare, sport and recreation. Souris is also
fortunate to have a diversified line of commercial services.

The population and geographical location of Souris helps to create that small town
atmosphere within a short drive to the major city of Brandon. Souris is also situated
between many seasonal cottage destinations such as Oak Lake Resort, Pelican Lake,
the Turtle Mountains, and is just a couple hours south of Riding Mountain National
Park.

Raise a family, retire, enjoy the peace and quiet of a full-service beautiful small town.

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Build Your Dream Home

     Relax and enjoy all that Souris has to offer. Take
     advantage of the freedom that comes with small
     town living.

     If you are looking to build or renovate, Souris has
     everything needed to make your dreams come true.
     Drop by the Municipal Office at 100-2nd St. S or visit                           Photo: Kim de Koning

     our website for building permits and everything related. You can find updated information in the
     Visit www.SourisManitoba.com to also see our Business Directory and much more:

                                          • Construction, Concrete & Development

                                          • Electrical, Plumbing & Heating

                                          • Landscaping & Septic

                                          • Painting & Decorating

                                          • Realtors

                                          • Building Centre & Hardware
             Photo: Kim de Koning

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Recreation

            Contact Souris Valley Recreation at
            Phone: (204) 483-5214
            Email: svrc@mymts.net
            Recreation is the positive actions and choices we
            make to recreate, to restore and refresh the body,
            mind and spirit. Souris has top notch recreation
            facilities and organizations that appeal to all ages
            and interests.

            Souris Valley Recreation Commission offers a
            wide scope of activities and events throughout the
            year that ensures there’s always something on tap
            to get you out of the house and get active. Find
            them on our website at SourisManitoba.com or on
            Facebook @camprunamucksouris

            Organized sports not your thing? Try our fitness
            classes, or commercial gym Anytime Fitness
            scheduled to open this May.

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Education

                                                                                Photo: Keywest Photo by Design

                                                 Souris Cooperative Daycare and Early Learning Programs

                                                 To find out more information about the Day Care
                                                 Program, School-Age Program, or the Nursery School
                                                 Program please contact:

                                                 82 1st St S. Souris, Phone: 204-483-2535
                                                 Website: http://www.growingstrong.weebly.com

   “Souris School will provide a positive, safe environment where individuals can develop personal
             potential and life-long learning skills for adaptations in a changing world.”

Ensuring our children’s success in life starts with a good education. Our school offers programs from K-
12, with an average enrollment of 460 students. With smaller class sizes than many urban centres, our
school is better equipped to offer individualized attention to ensure student success.

• State of the art Media Learning Lab,                       Southwest Horizon School Division
• Two Mac Computer Labs,                                     67 Willow Ave E
• Video Conferencing Centre,                                 204-483-5533
• An expanded Wood & Construction program,
• Spacious Music Room for our band classes,                  Souris School K-12
• A superb Gymnasium,                                        55 Lansdowne St N
• Leading edge technology in every classroom                 204-483-2161

Exploring options for students with varied career interests, we facilitate apprenticeship entry for
qualifying high school students in any recognized trade. Extra-curricular opportunities for students
include Arts, Drama, Chorus, as well as a slate of athletics programs in Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton,
Rugby, Track & Field, Football, and Hockey.
The key to successful delivery of our programs is the world class faculty at Souris School. Our teachers
are invested in our students’ success and are engaged not only in the class room, but as part of
numerous extra-curricular initiatives both in the classroom and in the community. For more information
on our school visit www.sci.shmb.ca

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Retire in Souris

Stay vibrant and active with a wide range of retirement options in Souris

     The Murray Building                             Services & Organizations
     204-483-3373
     An 18-residence active adult living centre is   Fellowship Club & Drop-In Centre
     being built at the corner of 1st Street and     204-483-2265, Crescent Ave W
     Crescent Ave, conveniently located in the       Focusing on senior’s activities, but open to
     heart of Souris.                                any residents over the age of 25, the club
                                                     provides opportunities for older adults to
     Victoria Park Lodge                             stay active, meet new friends, and stay
     204-483-2487                                    connected to the community. The club
     Third Street and Crescent Ave W                 offers events and activities throughout the
     The Lodge is conveniently situated near         year.
     downtown Souris and overlooks the scenic
     Victoria Park. Victoria Park Lodge offers       Seniors Organized Services (SOS)
     seniors both independent and all-inclusive      204-483-3106
     living. For more information go to              Supporting senior’s to help them enjoy his
     victoriaparklodge.com.                          or her independence, the Souris S.O.S.
                                                     provides assistance to people to live in their
     Crescent Manor                                  own homes with dignity. They strive to
     204-726-6455, 2nd Street South                  provide services including transportation,
     Newly renovated in 2016, this MB Housing        day trips, entertainment, exercises and
     Authority residence offers senior residents     more.
     independent living options as well as a
     variety of amenities and services.              ___________________________________
                                                     Volunteer
     Senior’s Rental Units                           Meals on Wheels     483-3435
     204-720-1913, Fourth Ave W                      Handi-Transit       741-0202
     Newly built tri-plex units conveniently         Congregate Meals    483-3990
     located close to amenities.

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Healthcare
The Souris Health Centre
provides a wide range of
health programs and services
in south western Manitoba.
Part of the Prairie Mountain
Health Region, we offer 25
                                                       Important Medical Numbers
acute care beds and feature
diagnostic services that include lab and
                                                       Prairie Mountain Health
x-ray. Access to Emergency Room and EMS
                                                       204-483-5000, 192 - 1st Ave W
(ambulance) services are available. Day surgeries
                                                       Lab & X-Ray
and other minor surgical procedures are also
                                                       204-483-2116,        155
                                                          Photo: Keywest Photo     Brindle Ave
                                                                               by Design
performed within the Souris Health Centre.
                                                       Souris Dental Centre
                                                       204-483-2112, 10 Cedar Ave E
Souris Medical Associates (Medical Centre
                                                       Souris Health Hospital
pictured above) is separate from the health centre
                                                       204-483-2121, 155 Brindle Ave
and offers non-urgent care for our community.
                                                       Souris Personal Care Home
Located at 31 Crescent Avenue West, adjacent to a
                                                       204-483-6216, 155 Brindle Ave
full service pharmacy, Pharmasave. Also on site
                                                       Souris Medical Associates
under the same roof are chiropractic care services
                                                       204-483-2147, 31 Crescent Ave
offered by Souris River Chiropractic. Chiropractic
                                                       Souris River Chiropractic
care, massage therapy and homeopathic solutions
                                                       204-483-7360, 31 Crescent Ave
are among the slate of health options for our
                                                       Roxanne Scraba Massage Therapy
residents. Whitfield Drugs, is located just steps
                                                       204-483-2225, 31 Crescent Ave
away at 15 Crescent Ave. W.
                                                       The Mindful Mouse Massage Therapy 365-
                                                       653-5453, 4 Crescent Ave E. (Back Deck)
The Souris Dental Centre offers full services in the
                                                       Whitfield Drugs
area of oral care.
                                                       483-2155, 15 Crescent Ave W
                                                       Pharmasave
The Personal Care Home is a 43-bed long term
                                                       483-3615, 33 Crescent Ave.
care facility that provides 24-hour nursing and
                                                       ____________________________
personal care services including a respite bed and
                                                       Volunteer
an adult day program. Other services include
                                                       Health Auxiliary 204-483-3251
public health, mental health, palliative care and
                                                       Meals on Wheels204-483-3435
home care. There is an active therapy program
                                                       Souris & Area Palliative Care
which     includes    both     occupational    and
                                                                   204-483 -3356/3787
physiotherapy.

Prairie Mountain Health strives to identify our
Palliative Care clients and families and address
their care needs. The services are available to any
individual and/or their family at any time through
a life limiting illness and during the bereavement
following. Services are provided in home or in
facility-where ever the care needs can be met the
most effective way.

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Business, Infrastructure, Agriculture & Industry

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  Building Permits                                    Utilities - Electricity & Natural Gas
  We have competitive fees for building               Discover the Manitoba Hydro Advantage!
  permits based on the square footage of an           Manitoba Hydro has among the lowest
  area and the type of space. For more                electricity rates in North America.
  information, please phone (204)-483-5217.
                                                      Garbage Collection
  Business Tax, Licenses and Fees                     Bi-Weekly municipal waste and recycling
  We have no business tax, do not require a           services and a transfer site/eco-centre east
  business to purchase a business licence, and        of Souris offers more convenience for
  do not charge a development or community            residents. MWM Environmental, located in
  enhancement fee for the construction of             Souris, provides private recycle and garbage
  buildings. Manitoba’s Provincial Sales Tax          services.
  (PST) is 7%. The Federal Goods and Services
  Tax (GST) is 5%.                                    Water
                                                      Municipal water is supplied by a well 8 miles
  Development Agreement                               east of Souris with maximum output of
  A standard agreement has been created,              approximately 300,000 gallons per day.
  which the municipality and developer enter          Water is treated at the treatment plant in
  for any new development considered. Fees            Souris by reverse osmosis, which has a
  are attached to this agreement. For more            300,000 gallon storage capacity. Current
  information, please phone at (204) 483-5200         water consumption is 95,000 gallons per
  or email at tnsouris@mymts.net.                     day.

  Commercial Incentive Program                        Wastewater
  Municipal BY-LAW NO. 11-2015 establishes a          Waste water is treated via an extended
  grant incentive for new commercial or               aeration activated sludge process. Currently,
  industrial businesses for the purpose of            a new system is being explored.
  economic       development.    For    more
  information      contact   the    Economic
  Development Officer at sgcdc@mymts.net
  or call/text (204)-741-0631.
     Visit SourisManitoba.com to view categories in our Business Directory

                    •   Agricultural        •    Machining,
                        Services                 Welding
                    •   Meat Processing     •    Oil & Gas
                    •   Farm Produce &      •    Trucking &
                        Greenhouse               Transport
                    •   Automotive

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Business Directory
Company Name                      Phone Number   Company Name                       Phone Number

Anastasia's Serenity & Wellness 306-807-0538     Idea-nna's Designs                 204-740-6005
Another Man's Treasure          204-724-0401     Integra Tire               (see Town Tire & Auto)
Antlers & Oak Diner             204-483-3302     J&S Meat Processing                204-483-2234
Anytime Fitness                 204-717-7100     Janz Construction                  204-483-0109
Arbuckle Electric               204-483-3320     Janz Welding                       204-741-0351
Avalon Theatre                  204-483-5215     JMJ Tileworks                      204-730-0565
B&D Well Doctors                204-724-2921     Just About Hair                    204-483-3813
Boulanger Construction          204-483-0107     Kempthorne Roofing                 204-724-2729
Boyes Contracting Ltd.          204-741-0089     Keystone Capital & Assoc.          204-483-2149
BP Enterprises                  204-483-3015     Kowalchuk Construction             204-729-6680
                                204-724-6197     Kowalchuk's Funeral Home           204-483-2167
Canada Post                     204-483-2163     Kurtenbach Trucking                204-483-0184
Century 21 Westman Realty Ltd   204-761-0421     Lagasse's Studio of Fine Art       204-741-1221
Chabluk Repair Service          204-573-8848     Logeot Photos                      204-741-9194
Chicken Chef                    204-483-2586     LT's Corner Store                  204-483-3072
Chudley Construction            204-761-0421     Main Street Café                   204-709-0114
                                204-573-8122     Maple Leaf Foods                   204-483-3130
Crescent Cuts & Waxing          204-709-2887     Martin Key Werks                   204-939-4465
Crescent Manor                1-800-661-4663     Meighen Haddad LLP                 204-483-1556
Dana Black Construction         204-729-1728     Minary Homestyle Bakery            204-483-1515
Dana Stam Photography           204-741-8066     MLK Construction                   204-483-2475
David Kohut Ltd.                204-483-3063     MNP Meyers Norris Penny            204-483-3903
Davis Trucking                  204-724-4258     MWM Environmental                  204-483-3986
DBC Promotions                  204-483-0034     Municipality of Souris-Glenwood 204-483-5200
Diagnostic Lab & Imaging        204-483-2116     Mutty Paw Acres                    204-851-6549
Dr. Roxanne Scraba, DHMS        204-483-2225     My Tiny Spa                        204-720-4078
Ealing Computer repair          204-483-1587     NextGen Drainage Solutions         204-483-0594
Enbridge Pipelines            1-866-763-5427     Nutrien Solutions                  204-483-1538
Falcon Enterprises              204-483-2675     PDS Mobile                         204-741-0622
Fergie's Farm and Auto          204-483-3728     Peloquin Manufacturing             204-858-2454
Fraser Ag Services              204-483-7333     Pembina Consumers Co-Op            204-483-2137
Glenwood & Souris Library       204-483-2757     Pembina CO-OP Gas & Conv.          204-483-3620
Goodwill Tutoring               204-729-7513     Pharmasave                         204-483-3613
Grandma's Catering              204-720-1313     Plaza Petals Flower Shoppe         204-483-3174
Grit and Grace                  204-316-0696     Prairie Rose Meats                 204-483-2765
Guild Insurance Brokers         204-748-2300     Prairie Sun Seeds                  204-483-7333
Hair Designs by Lindsay         204-483-3379     Precision Land Solutions           204-741-1112
Harvey Masonry & Construction 204-483-0592       Pretty Prairie Strings             204-402-0807
Hicks Berry Farm                204-729-5215     Pristine Springs                   204-484-0044
Hodgson Construction            204-741-0129     RBC Royal Bank                     204-483-6365
Honey House                     204-483-2382     Redcoat Autoglass                  204-761-8203

   If you would like to add your business or provide updates for a listing,
                   please contact the EDO at 204-741-0631

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Business Directory
Company Name                     Phone Number     Company Name                      Phone Number

Redfern Farm Supplies              204-483-3249   Synergy Seeds                      204-441-8050
RE/MAX                             204-483-0071                                      204-741-1456
Ritchie Bison                      204-573-6562   T.R. Kliever Building Ventures     204-522-0110
Riverside Apartments               204-721-2074   Tak Lee Café                       204-483-2742
Rogers Custom Contractors          204-741-0921   The Dairy Bar                      204-483-1518
Rowe Ventures                      204-483-3843   The Guest Room                     204-483-3246
Roxanne Scraba Massage Therapy 204-483-2225       The Healers Cupboard               204-573-2132
Royal Canadian Legion              204-483-2659   The Mindful Mouse                  365-653-5453
Royal Le Page Martin-Liberty Realty204-720-6888   The Murray Building                204-483-3373
Ryckman Plumbing and Heating       204-483-0416   The Powder Room                    204-316-0092
Sadler’s Creekside Greenhouse      204-483-2212   The Recorder Newspaper             204-709-0112
Sana Expressive Arts & Art Therapy 204-483-0070   The Rock Shop                      204-483-2561
Shelia's Accounting & Bookkeeping 204-720-1313    The Rustic Retreat B&B             204-483-2834
Small Branch Knit Designs          204-851-5294   The Souris Hotel                   204-483-3373
Somersall Construction             204-741-1434   Thera's Photography                204-573-3514
                                   204-483-0798   Thread Count Fabrics               204-747-4282
Sorensen Construction              204-741-0243   Timeless Treasures                 204-483-2806
Souris & Glenwood Ag. Society      204-729-7513   Town Tire & Auto (Integra)         204-483-2628
Souris Apartments                  204-724-2729   Tufts Machining                    204-483-2274
Souris Collision & Glass           204-483-2211   Victoria Park Lodge                204-483-2487
Souris Cooperative Daycare         204-483-2535   Viterra                            204-483-3860
Souris Dental Office               204-483-2112   Western Financial Group            204-483-2151
Souris-Glenwood Community                         Westman Septic                     204-724-5904
Development Corporation            204-741-0631   Westoba Credit Union             1-877-937-8622
Souris Glenwood Golf Course        204-483-2956                                    ext. 8486 Kassie
Souris Glenwood Memorial                                                            ext. 8463 Carol
Complex                            204-483-3790   Whitfield Drugs                    204-483-2155
Souris Hillcrest Museum            204-720-4562   Wonder Esthetics                   204-573-9194
Souris Home Hardware/Purolator 204-483-3238       Woodfire Deli                      204-483-2795
Souris Hospital                    204-483-2121   Welcome to one of our newest businesses
Souris Medical Associates          204-483-2147   opening this summer – “Forty-Nine Degrees”.
Souris Motor Inn                   204-483-2175   Watch for their phone number on our
Souris Pumping                     204-720-7502   website!
Souris Redi-Mix                    204-483-3308
Souris River Chiropractic          204-483-7360
Souris Sales & Service             204-483-2289
Souris School                      204-483-2161
Souris Valley Bigway Foods         204-483-3315
Souris Vet Clinic                  204-483-2193
Subway                             204-483-2953
Swaenepoel Construction            204-483-0496

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