InSeine May

Celebrating 14 years!!!

Local Firefighters Successfully Complete Level 1 and 2 Practical Evaluations

In a display of courage and skill, six local firefighters, two from Ste. Anne Fire Department, two from Richer Fire Department, one from Giroux Fire Department and one from Reynolds Fire Department have successfully passed their Level 1 practical evaluations, with one firefighter from the Richer Fire Department passing their Level 2 certification, marking a significant milestone in their firefighting careers.

Members of the dedicated firefighting team underwent rigorous

training and testing to achieve this accomplishment. The evaluations, renowned for their demanding simulations of firefighting scenarios, tested the team’s ability to respond effectively to emergencies and work as a cohesive unit.

For the past 8 months, under the watchful eye of their seasoned instructors, the team demonstrated exceptional bravery and proficiency in various tasks, including wildland fires, advanced first aid, rescuing victims from burning buildings,

navigating hazardous environments, and extinguishing fires with precision and efficiency just to name a few of the skills they learned and demonstrated.

As certified firefighters, the team stands ready to serve their respective communities with unwavering commitment and professionalism. Their achievement not only reflects their individual capabilities but also underscores the importance of ongoing training and the indomitable spirit of those who serve on the front lines of emergency response.

A few funnies for your enjoyment

- I saw this advert in a window that said: “Television for sale, $1, volume stuck on full.” I thought, “I can’t turn that down.”

- What do you call a person in a tree with a briefcase? A branch manager.

- I was reading a book on anti-gravity. “It was impossible to put down”.

- What do you get when you freeze dentures? Frostbite.

- Don’t run with bagpipes. You could put an aye out.

- They opened a Hokey Pokey clinic down the street from me. It’s a great place to turn yourself around.

- I never finish anything - I have a black belt in partial arts.

- Don’t you hate it when someone answers their own questions? I do

- Most people are shocked when they find out how bad I am as an electrician.

- Just got fired from my job as a set designer. I left without making a scene.

- I used to think I was indecisive. But now l’m not so sure.

Little Funk Library

Spring cleaning is no joke many people take this task seriously. Are you one of them ?

I like to think books cause no clutter but we know those piles can be disruptive. So I will share my excitement on how I decluttered and clean up my book piles.

I recently installed a full wall library. Using the Billy Bookcase hack from IKEA (lots of great ideas online to work with your decor).

I got a scanner for Christmas and I’m excited to use it!! It was around $30 on Amazon. Who doesn’t love that satisfying BEEP sound of scanning your books? In to your Cataloguing app (Libib app is what I use and it’s free).

Little Free Libraries love donations! Support your local library!

Rhonda Funk- steward The Little Funk Library #100068 and The Richer Readers’ Library

Wildfire Risk Remains

High Despite Recent Rain

The Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) is reminding Manitobans to be vigilant as overall conditions remain extremely dry and communities across the province have experienced several humancaused wildfires this season.

Fire departments throughout Manitoba are seeing a notable increase of human-caused wildfires this season, requiring significant resources to protect homes and communities. Wildfires can spread quickly in open areas, often due to windy conditions, as matted grass and dry, dead vegetation can easily ignite.

Despite recent wet conditions, Manitobans are reminded to help reduce the risk of wildfires by avoiding burning on windy days, using burn barrels in dry areas and never leaving a fire unattended.

Additionally, every Manitoban plays a part in reducing the risk of wildfires and removing hazards that put people, pets, wildlife, homes and properties at risk by taking action such as: clearing leaves, pine needles and combustible debris from roofs

and gutters; removing combustible debris or items stored under decks and porches; pruning low-hanging tree branches up to a height of two metres; disposing properly of smoking materials using a deep, wide, sturdy metal container with a lid, partially filled with sand or water. Never use a plant pot, peat moss or vegetable garden to dispose of smoking materials or ash; exercising caution when operating an ATV as sparks from tailpipes can ignite a fire in dry grass areas, staying on developed trails wherever possible and carrying a fire extinguisher; and never leaving an outdoor fire unattended, always extinguishing it before leaving the area and exercising caution around forested areas.

For Manitoba Wildfire Service situation updates, restrictions and other important wildfire links, visit gov.mb.ca/wildfire/. To report a wildfire, call 911 or the TIP line (toll-free) at 1-800-782-0076. Manitobans are reminded to check municipal burning restrictions by visiting: gov.mb.ca/wildfire/burn_ conditions.html.

Basic Rules

1.Grid Structure: The puzzle consists of five 9x9 grids, arranged in a flower pattern. 2. Number Placement: Each grid must be filled with numbers 1 through 9. 3. No Repetition: Numbers 1-9 must not repeat in any row, column, or 3x3 sub-grid within each individual 9x9 grid.

Government Of Manitoba Increase Funding For Child-Care Professionals’ Wages

Manitoba’s licensed and funded child-care facilities will receive a funding increase to support wages for child-care professionals, federal Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds and Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Nello Altomare announced recently.

“We cannot build a Canada-wide early learning and child-care system without the dedicated and hard-working early childhood workforce,” said Sudds. “The work educators do is vital in shaping the future of our youngest citizens. The federal government is happy to see the province making efforts to boost wage supports, recognizing the value of educators and ensuring child care remains a rewarding career. This investment strengthens our commitment to both our children and their caregivers.”

Manitoba’s early learning and childcare wage grid sets recommended starting-point and target wages for various positions within the early learning and child-care sector. The province provides facilities with a wage grid supplement. This additional funding helps facilities increase wages to meet the wage grid levels. Funding for wages in 2024-25 will increase by 2.75 per cent beginning July 1 for a total additional funding contribution of $10.9 million: $10.3 million from the government of Canada and $600,000 from the Manitoba government.

“Our government knows that the key to a child-care system that supports families in our province is investing in child-care professionals,” said Altomare. “This wage increase, as well as more than doubling the operating grant funding per cent increase from last year, will enable child-care facilities to offer fair, consistent and competitive wages.”

The wage grid is a key initiative of Manitoba’s child-care workforce strategy. This funding increase will improve recruitment and retention efforts for a qualified child-care workforce, support-

ing the target to expand the child-care system by 23,000 spaces by 2026, said Altomare.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have also increased base operating grants for all licensed and provincially funded child-care facilities by five per cent, for a total additional contribution of $8.97 million, with $2.55 million provided by Canada and $6.42 million provided by Manitoba, effective April 1. This base operating grant funding increase will further support wages and can also help facilities address other cost pressures they have been experiencing including rent, programming and food costs. Funding increases to the wage grid supplement and operating grants are provided by both the federal and provincial governments through the Canada-Manitoba Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Signed in August 2021, the five-year funding commitment is directed at building a Canada-wide early learning and child-care system. Manitoba will receive $1.2 billion in federal funding over five years to reduce the average out-of-pocket parent fees for licensed child care to $10-a-day and to expand access to more high-quality, inclusive child-care spaces for children under the age of seven.

Under the Canada-Manitoba Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, the province is conducting a comprehensive review of the wage and benefits framework for the early learning and child-care workforce. This review aims to develop an approach that enhances recruitment and retention efforts now and into the future. Consultations with the sector are underway and the review is expected to be completed in 2025, noted Altomare. For more information on the CanadaManitoba Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, visit www. manitoba.ca/education/childcare/actionplan.html

Upcoming Events...

Club Jovial

Soup and Sandwich, Dessert and Coffee $10 per person. Second Wednesday of each month, 11 am - 1 pm. All are welcome.

Richer Young at Heart Club

Dinner and dance the third Saturday of each month with live music. Cost is $25 per person. Doors open at 4:30, Dinner is at 6:00. Music and dancing till 11:00 PM. Call Ron @ 431-275-0874 for tickets.

Ste Anne Summer Market

Presented by the Ste Anne Lions Club & Pam’s Hair Boutique Wednesdays, June 12 & 26, July 10, Aug 21, Sept 4 & 18 from 3 pm - 7 pm, located at 183 Centrale Ave Ste Anne, Mb

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