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By Gary Pomeroy Chairman

Rivers Health Action Committee (HAC) has been working for two years towards the construction of a multi-purpose room addition at Rivers’ health centre. The rehab unit has proven to be very successful but is in desperate need of increased space. This addition would provide a new area for rehab patients for group dining, exercises and activities. All these activities support the pa-

tients and promote their goals of becoming more independent and to regain their optimal health.

In February 2013 HAC met with members of Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) to discuss this addition at Riverdale Health Centre. The 30-by-50 (1,500 square feet) addition would be located at the east end of the centre. A capital budget estimate was presented with the total projected cost of $621,168; it was

submitted as a capital expense to Manitoba Health for PMH. The submission included a letter of support for the addition from PMH, a recap of patients’ comments of the rehab stressing the lack of space and privacy, a rehab summary including discharge outcomes, length of stay and occupancy rates for the past three years. The submission also included that Rivers HAC would contribute $300,000 (ap-

proximately 50 per cent) towards the addition project.

On March 3, 2014 HAC was informed that PMH had received preliminary approval from Manitoba Health for the proposed addition. On Dec. 15, 2014 HAC met with PMH members Greg Paddock (care team manager), Brian Will (director of capital and infrastructure) and Ted Bartlett (project manager) to further discuss the proposed

addition. An updated design and new estimated budget of $612, 966 was presented. The project was sent out for tender and multiple proposals were received by PMH by the Feb. 26 deadline. The chosen tender was forwarded and on Wednesday, April 15 Manitoba Health approved the tender of Horizon Builders of Brandon. Preliminary site preparations are scheduled for April 16.

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Community calendar April 18: Pie sale, Rivers Home Hardware, 10 a.m.

April 19: Spring supper, Oak River Memorial Rink, 5-6:30 p.m.

April 20-25: My Fair Lady, Bend Theatre, Strathclair, 7:30 p.m.

April 21: Riverdale Municipality budget meeting, Riverdale Community Centre, Rivers, 7 p.m.

April 21: Rivers Minor Hockey meeting, Riverdale Community Centre, 7:30 p.m.

April 22: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.

April 23 and 24: Thrift sale, Rivers United Church, 1-5 p.m.

April 25: Thrift sale, Rivers United Church, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

April 25: Bake sale, Rivers United Church, 1-3 p.m.

April 27: Rivers/Rapid City Senior Services annual meeting, Riverdale Municipality council chamber, 7:30 p.m.

April 28: Diabetic clinic, Rivers Medical Centre, 8-8:30 a.m.

April 29: Arts West Travelling Gallery reception, Prairie Crocus Regional Library, Rivers, 6:30-8 p.m.

May 2: A Living Fairytale, Oak River Rink, 2-4 p.m.

May 2: Florence Nightingale Tea and fashion show, River Legion Hall, 2-4 p.m.

May 3: Free pancake breakfast, Riverdale Golf and Country Club, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

May 3: Razzamatazz Dance Club recital, Westman Centennial Auditorium, Brandon, 1:30 p.m.

May 3: Rivers 4-H Beef Club meeting May 4: Rivers Legion Ladies meeting, upper hall, 7:30 p.m.

May 9: Hospital auxiliary yard sale, 770 Fifth Avenue, Rivers, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

May 9: Spring tea, Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Rivers, 2-3:30 p.m.

May 11: Rivers Legion meeting, upper hall, 7:30 p.m.

May 12: Rivers and Area Game and Fish Association meeting, Lee’s Restaurant, Rivers, 6:30 p.m.

May 13: Riverdale Harvest meeting, Prairie Crocus Regional Library, 7:30 p.m.

May 15: Spring tea and bake sale, Riverdale Personal Care Home, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

May 23 and 24: Rapid City Rodeo May 26: Diabetic clinic, Rivers Medical Centre, 8-9 a.m.

May 27: Chamber of Commerce meeting, Lee’s Restaurant, Rivers, 12-1 p.m.

May 27: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.

June 1: Rivers Legion Ladies meeting, upper hall, 7:30 p.m.

June 6: Town-wide yard sale, Rapid City, 9 a.m-12 p.m.

June 7: Cold plate supper, St. James’ Anglican Church, Rivers, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

June 8: Rivers Legion meeting, upper hall, 7:30 p.m.

June 9: Rivers and Area Game and Fish Association meeting, Lee’s Restaurant, Rivers, 6:30 p.m.

June 9: Band concert, Rivers Collegiate June 10: Riverdale Harvest annual meeting, Prairie Crocus Regional Library, 7:30 p.m.

June 12: Alzheimer walk, Riverdale Personal Care Home June 14: 100th anniversary of Cardale Church, 2 p.m.

June 23: Diabetic clinic, Rivers Medical Centre, 8-8:30 a.m.

June 24: Chamber of Commerce meeting, Lee’s Restaurant, Rivers, 12-1 p.m.

June 24: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.

June 25: Rivers Ministerial Association meeting, Riverdale Personal Care Home, 10:30 a.m.

June 28: Hike for Hospice, Aspen Trail, Rivers July 7: Horse and 4-H shows, Rivers fairgrounds July 8: Rivers fair July 14: Rivers and Area Game and Fish Association meeting, Lee’s Restaurant, Rivers, 6:30 p.m.

July 29: Chamber of Commerce meeting, Lee’s Restaurant, Rivers, 12-1 p.m.

Aug. 10-14: Daily vacation Bible camp, Rivers United Church

All is well in Riverdale

By Todd Gill Mayor The first quarter of the newly-formed Riverdale Municipality has come to pass. For those readers who have been out of the loop, Town of Rivers and RM of Daly officially amalgamated to become Riverdale Municipality as of Jan. 1 of this year. Future articles of history will speak of the last days of the incorporated Town of Rivers and the incorporated Municipality of Daly. Although neither entity holds any legal status following Dec. 31, 2014, Rivers will inevitably always be Rivers and Daly will most likely always be Daly in the minds of citizens of the day. For all corporate, legal, municipal, provincial and federal requirements, we are and will be, Riverdale Municipality.

Prior to the close of 2014, your newly-elected council sat as a Transition Committee. This committee was a legislated requirement to prepare the new municipality in that it would be able to function as of Jan. 1. As a committee, we sat independent of existing councils that governed the former jurisdictions until year end.

Our committee reviewed, deliberated and formatted many policies and procedural bylaws that would govern the new municipality and prepare it to be functional right out of the gate. Our former existing CAOs of Rivers and Daly were instrumental in the formation of these policies and bylaws. Their service was invaluable as they both brought forward knowledge and history of two corporations that was critical in reaching conclusions for the new corporation.

Moving forward in early January, after adopting many policies and procedural bylaws, our two main priorities were merging and engaging staff without our few departments and creating a new financial plan for Riverdale. The interim budget was easily done utilizing past figures so the municipality could operate financially until the official financial plan is adopted following the public hearing on April 21. The financial plan for 2015 holds no surprises for anyone. Outside of scheduled equipment replacement, there is little more than general repairs and maintenance items. On the general side of the plan, we have addressed the usual items, but on the utility side of the plan, we show the projected

Council clips RM of Oakview, March 31: Access to property due to a recent subdivision has been requested; council agreed to supply a culvert and authorized installation of an approach into the NW 24-15-19W, at the landowner’s expense. Manitoba Water Services Board was contacted regarding the water rate to be charged to Oak River utility to reflect the break-even value of the operating costs; council approved the increase of $4.55 per 1,000 gallons effective July 1. 2014 year-end financial statements for RMs of Blanshard, Saskatchewan and Town of Rapid City were reviewed; capital projects for 2015 were discussed and the 2015 financial plan reviewed. A quote for a water rate study for Rapid City utility is to be obtained.

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changes to our water and sewer revenues. Everyone is quite aware of the recent history and present situation of both our water treatment facility and our waste water lagoon in Rivers. It is our intent to commence construction of a new water treatment facility this fall and in addition, our new waste water lagoon design is under further review. The water treatment facility will be cost-shared with Manitoba Water Services Board with intension of cost-sharing the waste water facility under the Build Canada Fund. Although sewer and water rate increases that will fund these projects are substantial, our rates will still be reasonable in comparison with other communities.

Considering the diversities of the two municipal jurisdictions, amalgamation has gone quite well thus far.

It is true that it has not been without complications. We have encountered what I would call some inconsistencies with regards to municipal accounting and with the compliance of the Municipal Act of Manitoba. Council of the day and administrative staff, along with professional consultation, have put forth correction action for these inconsistencies and we are moving forward on a very positive note. Council has been and is moving forward with Riverdale Municipality as a unified group. Each and every member of your elected council has come to the table as a valuable asset, willing to bring forward and share knowledge of past experience as we continue to learn of rural and urban issues alike, as we look forward to opportunities and efficiencies in the new municipality.

If you happen to be in the office or on the phone with one of our administrative staff, throw them a bouquet!

They have worked tirelessly throughout this process; their efforts are a true testament to their commitment to not only their positions, but to the community as well. I ask that you have patience on certain issues as they, too, are in the learning process of rural and urban issues, as well as dealing with circumstances beyond their control. Assistant CAO Lorne Green has, of his own accord, opted to retire. We wish him well in his journeys. Lorne was instrumental in the creation of governing policies and procedural bylaws for Riverdale. We have most recently hired a new assistant and she will be starting with us very soon.

As we move forward, be reassured that you have elected a very diversified and experienced council. Together, with competent staff we are fortunate to have, we will continue to find balance within urban and rural issues while maintaining the best interests and integrity of Riverdale Municipality as our highest priority.

Riverdale District Health Auxiliary

Florence Nightingale Tea and Fashion Show Saturday, May 2 at Rivers Legion Hall Tea opens at 2 p.m., fashion show at 2:30 p.m.

Adults $4; 6-12 years $2; 5 and under free

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From our files

65 years ago, April 20, 1950 Unused for approximately 12 years, one of the earliest churches of the district built more than 40 years ago, was vandalized recently.

The Anglican church at Wheatland now has broken windows, a destroyed railing and altar and a general state of shambles throughout the interior. Viiolinist Bill Radcliffe played Symphonic Espagnole at Vancouver Philharmonic’s final concert on April 15; the 19-year-old was born in Rivers and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Radcliffe. Betty Robins married Jack Antoniak on April 12; Mildred Turney married Garnet Murray on April 12; Gwen Harrison married Allan Angus on April 8.

55 years ago, April 14, 1960 On April 10 Rivers United Church grew by 27 members when Pettapiece United Church joined that congregation; Pettapiece Church is now officially closed. Mr. and Mrs. Les Andrews had a boy April 3. Lady Forresters Court Blossom (Bradwardine) has successfully sponsored a Boy Scout troop in their town; seven boys have registered and will be led by Scout Master B. Davidson. Glen Mossey of Bradwardine won a new Vauxhall car on Friday; it was raffled by Western Manitoba Canadian Order of Forresters. Gladys Jonasson married Dick Fast on April 9.

45 years ago, April 16, 1970 The 40th anniversary concert of Rivers School Orchestra held on April 12 was another successful show; it honoured conductor Alex Whyte, who has directed the group since its inception.

There are 30 seniors in this year’s orchestra which has the distinction of opening Brandon’s Music Festival on April 30. Mr. and Mrs. W. Barrett celebrated their 25th anniversary on April 5. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Whitton had a girl April 13. Francis Cartwright married Bob Allen on April 11; Linda Charney married Jim Winstone on April 11.

35 years ago, April 16, 1980 Rivers Fire Department worked quickly at 1 a.m. Sunday morning to contain a fire in Taylor’s Hardware. The store suffered little damage but the upstairs hallway and roof beams had extensive damage; cause is undetermined and damage is approximately $12,000. Four-year-old William Bingham suffered only a cut lip after he fell to the bottom of a 20foot well in Mary Fehr’s backyard at 360 Fifth Avenue in Rivers; her landlord has been ordered to cover the well with more than just a sheet of loose plywood. Ben and

Jan Ward sold B-J’s Solo Mart on April 1 to the Alex Gabrielle family of Virden; it will now be called Rivers Solo. Following international competition with Canada, United States and Germany, Kathy Ash of Rivers won a medal for being the top math student; the Rivers Collegiate Grade 10 team (Sharon Simms, Mark Lines and Gord Paddock) won first; Rivers’ Grade 9 team (Kent Forman, Mark Smallwood and Mark Lines) won second with only a quarter-point difference between their score and the first-place winner. A flock of 30 trumpeter swans is being watched with keen interest by the Harley Treloar family southeast of Rivers. When the birds first arrived on Monday to a body of spring run-off water, Harley was able to walk within 100 yards of the resting birds, who tucked their heads under their four-foot wings. Mr. and Mrs. Garth Andrew were married April 5.

25 years ago, April 18, 1990 Rivers Police are investigating the break in and theft at Rivers Collegiate on April 14 when a number of electronics were stolen.

Pat Harrison married Jack Tillotson on Saturday; Karen McCracken married Kelly Hooper on April 14. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kinsley celebrated their 50th anniversary on April 8.

15 years ago, April 15, 2000 The Justin Paddock rink of Justin Kent, Jason Foster and Brad Wallis represented Rivers Curling Club at the 16-and-under provincial curling championship during spring break; they won three games. After a year of planning, Rivers and Daly municipal councils formed a joint fire department; the three-page agreement was signed on April 11. Rivers Economic Development Committee officially registered with Communities in Bloom; a meeting is planned for May 2 to talk about town beautification.

5 years ago, April 16, 2010 Riverdale Health Services District Foundation was very pleased to accept a $43,000 cheque last month from the now-disbanded Rivers Ukrainian Society. The Trestle Greenhouse in Rivers is the first Canadian retailer to sell Cowpots, small transplants pots made of cow manure; the pots are made in Connecticut. After a five-year hiatus, the 17th “annual” Easter Laiety Service was held in Rivers on April 11; it is a non-denomination religious event.

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St. James’ Church cookbooks

By Lois Allen In June 1965 Gateway Publishing Co. Ltd. was founded

by William DesJarlais in Winnipeg. The very first cookbook the company printed was titled Favorite Recipes from Rivers 1965 and it was done for St. James’ Anglican Church afternoon branch of the women’s auxiliary.

This year, 2015, mark’s Gateway’s 50th anniversary in business. To commemorate the event, Gateway came back to Rivers and offered the members of St. James’ a chance to reprint the 1965 cookbook, with additional recipes from current contributors, as a “then and now” project, free of charge, as a fundraiser for the church.

The cookbooks are here and we are very grateful to Gateway for the excellent opportunity and a very impressive cookbook.

Books sell for $10 and can be ordered by calling me, Lois Allen, at 204-728-9801 or talking to any member of St. James’Anglican Church. It is a wonderful remembrance of the original contributors, as well as a diverse collection of new recipes from near and far.

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Pastor Nathan Klassen: 204-412-0245 Sunday school and morning service at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday evening Bible study, 7:30-9 p.m.

Riverdale Municipality Logo Contest With the recent amalgamation of Rural Municipality of Daly and Town of Rivers to Riverdale Municipality, we are looking for a new logo design to represent our new municipality.

The winning entry will receive $100 and their logo will be featured on letterhead, signage, decaling, business cards, etc.

Submissions will be accepted until Friday, May 1, 2015 and the contest is open to anyone.

PLEASE SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO: Riverdale Municipality Box 520, Rivers MB R0K 1X0 Email: rivers@mymts.net

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Searching for optimism

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by Chad Carpenter

You don’t have to do that The answer is simply, you don’t have to do that If individuals and governments at all levels would adopt the title of this column as a one of their pillars of life, the world would be a better place. Individuals and governments at all levels are continually saying they are short of money. In many cases, they aren’t short of money, they are long on spending.

On an individual basis, many people say they are short of money. At the same time they may be spending up to $600 a month on cigarettes. Illegal drugs can suck up way more than that.

People may say they are short of money but spend $5 a day or more on coffee or more than that on alcohol. Nobody has to have a tattoo or body piercing The answer is simply, you don’t have to do that.

In more subtle, but just as damaging ways, people may say they are short of money but they have a big screen TV, facial jewelry and a number of other things that are certainly non-essentials and in some cases may be harmful. Some of us are pretty fat. I, along with a lot of other people, could save some money on food intake. As an interesting side note, fat people apparently suffer significantly less from age related dementia.

Woohoo! Good news!

People should never say they are short of money if there are things that they spend money on that could be avoided. Drive a smaller car or maybe you don’t need a car. Live in a smaller or cheaper house. Efficiency and thriftiness are life skills that seem to escape today’s people of all ages.

Governments can do the same thing. They could, but won’t, look

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Ken Waddell at ways to save money. They could simply stop doing some things that are not essential. For a country or a province, some things are deemed essential. We need roads and infrastructure but should roads and infrastructure be moved towards a user pay system. If gas taxes all went to infrastructure, especially roads and bridges, would that not make more sense? Countries need a strong military and good police forces. Unfortunately, we need some jails.

The government “elephant in the room” is health care. We spend 40 per cent of our tax dollars on health care. That doesn’t count all the health foundation lotteries, the suppers, the dances, the telethons, etc. that funnel even more funds into health care.

Health care is a huge expense. In health care, not only are there things we don’t have to do, there are also more things we could do.

The major thing we should stop doing is spending tax money on anti-drinking, anti-smoking and anti-eating programs. If people are so stupid that they don’t have those ideas figured out yet, no amount of tax dollars is going to change that.

There are several things that could be done to generate more

funds for health care. Around 1972, Manitoba stopped the health care premium. That was a mistake. We used to pay a small premium on every pay cheque and that was an appropriate tax as everybody uses or will use health care. Every visit to the doctor should have a small premium attached to it. The visits to the chiropractor and the physiotherapist all have fees attached so why not the doctor.

The third thing that needs to be done is to allow private diagnostic clinics in Manitoba like other provinces have. Let the demand be met by the private sector.

Governments should also get out of the capital side of health care.

Hospitals, care homes and clinics should be built with community and private money. Neepawa’s medical clinic is a prime example.

Even though some communities are getting provincial money for clinics, Neepawa didn’t, but they also didn’t wait on government to invest and as a result have way more doctors than communities that waited on the government.

When it comes to the normal, accepted way of doing things, you don’t have to do that. There is another way and often it’s the better way.

Next week, the federal government will unveil the 2015 budget. New finance minister Joe Oliver is expected to release a balanced budget that also includes tax breaks, particularly ones for families, and no cuts to the services currently used

by Canadians. For many Canadians, there is lots to be optimistic about in the coming months.

But that doesn't seem to be the case for Manitoba's businesses owners.

L a s t MY month, the PERSPECTIVE Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released their ate latest BusiacKman tKinson ness Barometer Index.

Scored between 0 and 100, the index measures optimism among the nation's small business owners. An index level over 50 means that business owners expecting their company's performance in the coming year to be stronger than in the last year outnumber those expecting a weaker performance.

When the economy is growing at its potential, index levels generally fall between 65 and 70.

In March, Manitoba's index was 54.6, virtually unchanged from February and well below the national average of 61.5. In fact, only Albert and Saskatchewan, both deeply impacted by declining oil prices, had lower index levels. This is Manitoba's lowest level since 2010.

After adjusting for seasonality, only 14 per cent of Manitoba business owners are expecting to add full-time staff in the next few months, 11 per cent are planning to cut back.

There isn't a lot of optimism there.

According to the respondents, the biggest limitations faced

by Manitoba businesses were insufficient domestic demand, a shortage of skilled labour and constraints on management skills and time. These seem to be common issues faced by Canadian businesses.

When it comes to cost constraints, by far the most prevalent among respondents was tax and regulatory costs. This was cited by 69 per cent of respondents. It was followed by wage costs, cited by 50 per cent of respondents. Insurance costs came third, cited by 48 per cent of business owners.

What stands out about these cost constraints is the obvious role the government plays in creating them. Business owners weren't concerned about input costs, or the cost of getting their goods to market; their profitability was most impacted by the high cost of taxes and regulations. We may suspect that high taxes make our province less competitive, but business owners know this to be true.

In some ways, the lack of optimism is surprising. Manitoba's economy is heavily dependant on exports and the sagging Canadian dollar helps to make us more competitive in the world market. In 2012, Manitoba exported $11.4 billion worth of products and over $7.6 billion of that was headed to the United States. In that year, on average, the Canadian dollar traded at par with the US dollar. In 2013, our exports climbed to $12.7 billion and $8.4 billion of that was headed south.

In that year, our dollar had lost some of its value, trading just below par.

Recently, we have seen the value of the Canadian dollar slide and in March of this year, it took on average $1.26 Canadian to buy $1 US. This change makes our exports, the major ones being agricultural crops, predominantly oilseeds and cereals, and energy, much cheaper for international buyers. Manitoba's exporters should be expecting a good year.

This lack of optimism among Manitoba's small businesses should be cause for concern among all of us. And while many of the factors that determine the success or failure of a business are out of our control, many factors, it would appear, are within the control of our governments. The health of our province's businesses is vital to our success and it's time governments recognized the key role they play.

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An Earth Day story

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spent the first four months of 1990 as “Minister in Residence” at St. Giles’ Presbyterian Church of Prince George, BC. Their minister was away on medical leave; and I was asked to fill in for him. My duties were to staff the Minister’s office four mornings a week, visit congregants who were in hospital and preach at the Sunday morning services (they had two).

One Sunday, as I was preparing for the first service, the Chair of the Sunday Coffee Committee pulled me aside and said: “Neil, here is an announcement we would like you to make. It’s not earth shattering; but it’s important.” Earth shattering—no.

Earth saving—definitely.

Earlier that year, the City of Prince George had released a statement warning residents that the city’s land fill site was filling up rapidly. A new site would take several years and millions of dollars to develop.

So residents and businesses were being asked to do what they could to reduce the amount of waste being sent to the land fill. St. Giles took that

FAITHFULLY YOURS neil stRohschein request seriously.

Their announcement read as follows: “Effective immediately, we are eliminating the use of disposable cups and plates for church activities. This includes coffee times, church suppers and events catered in our building.

As a congregation and as residents of Prince George, we want to do our part to prolong the life of our city’s land fill and to protect our earth’s environment.”

I thought of this story as I was reflecting on the importance of Earth Day; which we will observe next Wednesday, April 22. No, it isn’t a statutory holiday.

But it is a day when each of us should pause to evaluate (or reevaluate) our stewardship of the resources over which we have control.

Unfortunately, much of what we hear and see next

Wednesday will deal with high profile issues like global warming, the tar sands, etc. These are the issues that get sound bites and sell papers.

National media outlets aren’t likely to talk about urban residents who find ways to reduce, reuse and recycle; who use public transit; who bike or walk to work or who upgrade their heating, cleaning and plumbing systems to ensure that they use the least possible amount of water, gas or electricity.

Nor are they likely to tell the stories of local farmers who preserve wetlands, collect methane gas and use it to heat out buildings or use modern technology to enable efficient use of chemical fertilizers and weed sprays. But these are the stories that need to be told.

Governments can talk

about environmental stewardship all they want. They can pass legislation, devise programs and increase taxes to pay for their initiatives. But no initiative will ever succeed without the cooperation of ordinary people like you and me.

And when the people feel that they are being “talked down to” by politicians and educators, they will be very reluctant to buy into an initiative that will reduce the already slim profits being realized by many Canadian farmers.

We need a new approach when drafting a plan that will enable every Canadian to feel that he or she can have a part in the responsible and sustainable management of our country’s resources.

Step One is for our leaders (politicians, educators, bankers, etc.) to listen to and learn from each other, ordinary people and those who have forgotten more about environmental stewardship than the rest of us have learned (namely the citizens of our First Nations).

Earth Day is a good day to start doing this. I hope we will.

A bit of this and that...

HOMEBODIES Rita FRiesen to be strategically draped to prevent acid discoloration of tractor hoods, so be it.

Now that shed is empty and so there should be no problem with pigeon poop.

Except that the lovely grey/ blue birds don’t want to live in an abandoned building.

They want to live in the attic of ‘the shop’. Above the cars. Now the call of the birds has become a dreaded drone! So I enlisted the assistance of able bodied youth and the attic is, please dear God, pigeon proof. I saw several swooping around the coal barn.

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That building is utilised for some extra storage space, and so, technically, not abandoned. May they live well and multiply.

With the warmer weather has come the desire to work at cleaning up the yard. The evergreens in the low lands have always been a pet. Last year we cut back on mowing as much, and then the weeds took hold. Travellers on sixteen may note a lone individual, well, lone save the three dogs rambling nearby, hacking at towering ragweeds and thistles. Axe in hand, I hew and stack,

then travois bunches to the burning pile. It is slow going, twenty minutes at a time, but I see progress. At least from the dining room window! I am tackling the unsightly mess that can be seen from my viewing point. Should the good Lord tarry, I may complete the task!

It is with a sense of reluctance that I have stowed my quilting projects. The hopes and plans had been to complete at least three.

One finished, one ready to be filled – that means I have the top and bottom ready!, and for one fairly large blanket, the squares are fully finished but I need to border them. Back in the box for the lot of them. Summer is too short for me to dwell indoors!

Enjoy the season, take time to note the changes, and embrace change!

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There is a new canine on the block! Meeka is a retriever/lab cross. She is all puppy. When Meeka joined the household she was smaller than my fur people. Now, not so much!

The play time is becoming more aggressive, provoked by any or all dogs. The growling is fierce, and the melee of moving energy astounding. So far no damage has been inflicted on anything or anyone. I rue the day when Meeka becomes too big for all four of us to cuddle on the sleeping chair. Right now, with a careful arrangement of limbs, Hoover, Miss Daisy, Meeka and I can all relax on the recliner and rest. I no longer need a blanket!

The gentle sound of the coo of the pigeons has always been welcome. They have lived in the old granary, and so if tarps needed

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Thank you volunteers This National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, the Heart and Stroke Foundation wishes to express heartfelt thanks to all of our volunteers across Canada who give their time and diverse talents to our cause.

Like most not-for-profit organizations, volunteers are our vital partners, spearheading fundraising, advocacy and health education efforts that help create more survivors of heart disease and stroke. I continue to be inspired by the extraordinary dedication and passion our volunteers have for our mission. They are the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and together we’re in a vital race to save lives.

More than 66,000 Canadians die each year from heart disease or stroke – one every seven minutes.

Life-saving research starts with our volunteers, whose passion and energy enables us to do the work we do, including funding the best medical minds in the world. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers who give so generously of their time, the Foundation has helped achieve some of the most significant research breakthroughs in Canadian history, including a revolutionary treatment in stroke care just this year. Completed at several sites around the world, the ESCAPE trial has shown that a clot retrieval procedure known as endovascular treatment (ET), in conjunction with a new model of care, can cut the overall death rate from major ischemic stroke in half and significantly reduce disability This ground-breaking advancement would not have been possible without the unstoppable support of volunteers across the country. In whatever way they contribute – by canvassing, serving on our provincial boards of directors and event planning committees, answering phones in our offices, acting as spokespeople on our behalf – they are helping save more lives.

I would like to recognize all those who volunteer with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, as well as those who give their time to so many other causes.

Large or small, the contributions of volunteers are a testament to the capacity of each and every one of us to make a positive difference in our communities.

Debbie Brown, CEO Heart and Stroke Foundation, Manitoba

What about the water?

In 2006, Manitoba had the distinction of being the #1 hog producer in Canada with over 9 million animals….then in 2009 there were too many hogs, and barns were shut down, herds were culled, feed prices were high, and South Korea no longer imported hogs from Canada, and governments subsidized this meat exporting industry (at taxpayers $$). Now the complaints are not enough hogs? (Staying off the hog production roller coaster: Co-operator, Mar. 5) “What’s next?” One has to ask. The answer is “Our waters”.

Manitoba is a province recognized has having more than 100,000 lakes, and with so much water,we disgracefully neglect to look after these finite sources as we know we should.

One situation here is the hog factories hide under the skirts of farming, and are not industry regulated.

Excess,untreated waste manure eventually finds it’s way into water sources and Manitoban’s can shamefully boast that they live in a province that has the distinction of having Lake Winnipeg, the World’s most polluted lake in the world.

John Fefchak, Virden, Manitoba

Weed notes Harvest highlights

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By Sharlette Paddock Secretary

By Sid Lewis Supervisor I would like to clarify something I have been asked many times in the last week or so — no, I am not staying on as supervisor for Midwest Weed District.

Under the Noxious Weed Act, every municipality, town and weed control district has to send MAFRD the name of their supervisor or inspector

by March 1 every year. In the Hamiota Municipality council minutes a little time ago, it was stated I was the supervisor for 2015. It should have read, Sid Lewis will be the supervisor from January 1 to April 30. An error was made somewhere.

At last week’s training seminar in Russell, another item showed its ugly head again. Manitoba Conservation, in its comedy of blunders, now states it is against the Cosmetic Spray Ban to spray cemeteries with conventional products we have used in the past! A policy maker for Conservation told us after further investigation, that since cemeteries are usually mowed more than two times a year, they fall under the Act. I raised my hand as I used to do in Grade 1, asking to speak. I said, “In the 36 years I have sprayed cemeteries with conventional products, I have never seen a child playing there.� The audience clapped and laughed BIG TIME! Another supervisor said he didn’t imagine the people staying there were worried, which brought

another round of applause and laughter.

For 26 years we have been at the Russell Inn for the spring seminar, and for all but two of those I have been part of the planning committee working with the Inn program planner in setting up agendas. Friday morning during one of our sessions, a knock came to the room door; the Inn program planner asked for a few minutes of our time.

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my wife. But The Russell Inn wasn’t finished yet, a box of Depends were given as well! Emotions combined with shock so I had little to say at the time but a very humble thankyou. I thought at the end of this column I could give a HUGE bouquet of roses to The Russell Inn for being a five-star establishment!

If you have any questions/concerns please phone 204-764-2128.

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“As Sid Lewis is retiring the end of the month, we at The Russell Inn wish to congratulate him and give him a few mementoes in appreciation for bringing the seminar to us for those years.� Wheeling in a wheelchair, she then asked me to come to the front and sit in the chair.

I was given a gift certificate towards a night stay at The Inn and a bottle of champagne to share with

It’s here! The pie sale to raise funds for Riverdale Harvest food bank is tomorrow, April 18. Don’t miss out on getting the pie you want! Our sale starts at 10 a.m. at Rivers Home Hardware; contributions of a pie or two will be gladly accepted this evening (7-9 p.m.) at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church or on Saturday morning (9-10 a.m.) at the hardware store.

Our next meeting is scheduled for May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Prairie Crocus Regional Library in Rivers; our annual meeting is June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Prairie Crocus Library. All are welcome to attend any of our meetings.

We would be thrilled to have your input into this community organization.

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Ag Days donate What’s new at RUC? to ag causes

By Lorrie Dyer

By Kristen Phillips Media Co-ordinator Manitoba Ag Days is very proud to announce they donated $9,155 to agriculture-related charities following the 2015 show. At the 2015 show we ran a 50/50 draw over the three days; the total purse reached $18,310!

The winner of the 50/50 was Craig Mowatt; he came and collected his $9,155 at the end of the show and was very excited to take home his winnings.

As a committee, we decided to donate the other half of the 50/50 money to these charities: Manitoba 4-H Council received $3,577.50; Manitoba Rural and Support Services received $3,577.50; Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup received $2,000 – they will be giving away two $1,000 scholarships with these funds.

Manitoba Ag Days now encourages all Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup members to apply for these scholarships. Continue to strive to be the best you can be in your chosen path; we hope someday you will all be exhibitors at Manitoba Ag Days!

We look forward to helping and supporting ag-related charities in the future. If you have an organization you would like to add to our possible recipients list, please email us at coordinator@ mbagdays.com

Yoga is an excellent workout for the mind, body and spirit.

Classes are currently being held at Rivers United Church every Wednesday evening from 7-8 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome; for further information contact Dianne Kowalchuk at 204-328-7690.

The next board meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. The Joint Needs Assessment Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Spring cleaning of the church will take place on Saturday, May 2 at 9:30 a.m.; volunteers are needed! The Sunday School wind up will be June 14 at 11 a.m. at the church.

Remember the upcoming thrift sale April 22-25. If you are in the process of spring cleaning, donations of quality used clothing, books, toys and household items are always appreciated. They can be dropped off in the church basement.

An unbelievable amount of donations has already come in, which will make for a very busy and fun sale! As well, we are looking forward to a successful bake sale on Saturday afternoon, April 25.

Please note a correction to the dates of Vacation Bible Camp in August. The proper dates are Aug. 17-21; sorry for the mix-up!

Our congregation exceeded the Riverdale Harvest challenge of 40 cans for 40 days donations during Lent; thank you to everyone who generously donated.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Rivers United Church, please contact Rev. Glenna Beauchamp for further information; you may phone 204-328-7940.

April hath put a sprit of youth in everything.

— William Shakespeare

Airey awarded for agricultural ambitions

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By Kassidy and Kate-Leigh Heapy Club Reporters Rivers 4-H Beef Club met on Sunday, April 12 at the Brian English home. The club is hosting a fun evening at Rivers Collegiate on Friday, May 8 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. An evening of dodge ball and belly baseball, with pop and pizza for fellow 4-H clubs, will be provided.

May long weekend will be host to taking steer pictures for our annual sale catalogue; steer write-ups provided by each member are due May 1. Our club will participate in highway cleanup May 23; rain date is May 30. Rally day is on June 6 at Rivers fairgrounds. Members will bring their cattle to this event as a practice run for fair day, which is July 8. Also members will participate in various learning stations and enjoy a chili cook-off for lunch. All members split into their committees to discuss various duties for upcoming events.

The club was invited to a floor hockey tournament at Oak Lake School on April 18.

All members voted on a resolution for a family rate for memberships paid to Manitoba 4-H. Our leader discussed information on a possible exchange trip with Nova Scotia 4-H members this summer.

Naomi Best won area speeches and is now going to compete at provincials in Brandon. Good Luck Naomi!

Brian facilitated a learning session on various parasites cattle can carry and also the useful products made from cattle.

Club shirts will be purchased for new members and leaders.

Our next meeting is May 3 at 7 p.m.; location to be announced.

By Sheila Runions Banner Staff

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arry Airey is the third generation Airey to live at 27-12-22, seven miles west of Rivers. The senior citizen has been in farming all his life, and his 60 years of effort have been rewarded with a prestigious announcement.

On Thursday afternoon, April 9, Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame Inc. released its inductee list for 2015; Harry is one of eight individuals judged to have made a significant and lasting contribution to agriculture in Manitoba during their lifetime.

In 1965 Harry bought the farm and seven years later, he purchased his first Charolais animal. That purchase has led to 40 years of raising quality cattle which have received many awards. Information from the Hall of Fame claims that Harry was “hooked on the breed and he saw the need to further their popularity.”

First he became an artificial insemination technician so he could promote the breed.

“Record of performance was important to Harry [so] he worked on several committees to make improvements to the program.” He was first a director of Manitoba Charolais Association and then became president. He has been

vice-president of Canadian Charolais Association and for nine years, he chaired that group’s Breed Improvement Committee. In 1988 Manitoba’s Department of Agriculture presented HTA Charolais (Harry Thomas Airey) the Purebred Producer of Manitoba award. Ten years later Canadian Charolais Association nominated HTA as a seed stock producer, an award from North American Beef Improvement Federation.

Harry also supports his family and community. He is mentoring his grandchildren in farming, he supports 4-H beef programs and is a board director of Rivers and Area Community Foundation.

“His quiet demeanor combined with his let’s-get-it-done attitude never fails to complete the tasks at hand,” reads the news release.

The mandate of the Manitoba Agriculture Hall of Fame is to recognize persons who have made an outstanding contribution to the improvement of agriculture and the betterment of rural living in Manitoba.

Harry will officially be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony at the William Glesby Centre in Portage la Prairie on July 16 at 1:30 p.m.

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Small towns and big dreams

400 - 330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0C4 www.pub.gov.mb.ca

By Vern May Minnedosa & Area Community Development Corporation Sometimes our selfesteem takes a beating. As Manitobans we are born with a strong work ethic and a “get it done” attitude, but we’re not strong selfpromoters. We go about our business, always do our best to help friends and neighbours in need, and we don’t think a whole lot about ourselves – as long as there’s a roof over our head, food on the table and our loved ones are in good health. We’re proud (but not boastful) of our families and communities and are always ready to share with people who we are and where our roots are planted. But when our identity is compromised by the actions of others – particularly government – creating uncertainty of who we are and where we stand, that is deeply hurtful. I can’t think of a time in recent memory where that was more apparent than during the process of municipal amalgamation.

Don’t misunderstand, this is not an editorial about the positive or negative impacts of the current political climate. However, as we take our first steps under these new banners, there is a lot of optimism, but still uncertainty about our own identities. I often find myself in meetings where community leaders start to lay out their plans and ideas, often prefaced with the statement, “I’m not sure if we’re still supposed to be promoting our town individually, or if we’re supposed to adopt the new municipal title …” It’s important to remember that changing political boundaries is nothing new. Heck, this region of the province was part of Saskatchewan a century ago. Community identity is vital – our personal tie to where we live is probably more critical than ever in rural towns. How many communities have we seen evolve from thriving little hamlets to simply become bedroom communities for the larger centres? It’s important that we are mindful of those situations and are

always working to keep our smaller towns alive, our businesses open and our residents engaged as active members of our clubs and organizations.

We attach our identity to where we live and where we’re from. When you meet someone new, you share with them the map dot which is closest to your home. It’s a great discovery to enter into that dialogue with someone who knows about your town, has been there or has some connection to your community. RM of Oakview is a partner in Minnedosa and Area Community Development Corporation, and one of the most important elements of our efforts over the coming year is strengthening community identity and promoting not just the “rural lifestyle” in a general sense, but

instead the specific opportunity and advantages of living in OUR rural communities. Using that as a starting point, and engaging the whole of our population, we can then take the next steps forward with certainty about who we are and where we want to go – economically and recreationally.

Let’s continue the conversation by email at edo@ minnedosa.com or by phone at 204-867-3885.

The title of this series of articles which will appear exclusively in Rivers Banner is dubbed Small Towns and Big Dreams, in agreement with a lyric from a Paul Brandt song by the same title. As a prairie-born fellow myself, I firmly believe: “The best things around that I have ever seen, came from small towns and big dreams.”

Public Notice Residents of Rivers This is to remind all citizens of Rivers that you must first obtain permission from Council before removing or trimming any trees or shrubs from any public property within Rivers, including boulevards.

Riverdale Municipality Council

Angie’s Hair Salon and Gift Shop 30th anniversary specials: Ear piercing $8 All hair products 20% off All gifts 50% off OFFERS VALID UNTIL THE END OF APRIL 2015

We also sell toys, comics, Star Wars, GI Joe and Star Trek action figures and collectibles.

Angie invites her customers to a come-and-go party on Sunday, April 26 from 4-5:30 p.m.

Angie’s Hair Salon and Gift Shop 680 Quebec Street, Rivers Phone 204-328-7844

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Revised water and sewer rates for Rural Municipality of Oakview and Oak River Utility April 2, 2015 Rural Municipality of Oakview has applied to The Public Utilities Board for revised water and sewer rates for Oak River Utility water and sewer utility as set out in Bylaw No. 2014-4 (RM of Blanshard), read the first time on October 14, 2014.

The current rates and proposed rates are provided:

Quarterly service charge Water $/per 1,000 gallons Sewer $/per 1,000 gallons Minimum quarterly water and sewer* Minimum quarterly water only Bulk water $/per 1,000 gallons** Reconnection fee Hydrant rental (annual)

Current (Bylaw No. 2012-2) $11.23

Approved for July 1, 2015 *** $11.23

Increase/ Decrease

Proposed Bylaw ****

Increase/ Decrease

0.00%

$12.27

9.26%

$26.00

$30.55

17.50%

$31.31

2.49%

$4.50

$4.50

0.00%

$5.46

21.33%

$102.73

$116.38

13.29%

$122.58

5.33%

$89.23

$102.88

15.30%

$106.20

3.23%

$25.00

$29.55

18.20%

$35.55

20.30%

$35.00 $75.00

$35.00 $75.00

0.00% 0.00%

$35.00 $75.00

0.00% 0.00%

* Based on 3,000 gallons *** Board Order No. 16/15

** Minimum charge of $15.50 **** Bylaw No. 2014-4

NB: July 1 water rate increase is a result of the increased wholesale rate charged by Manitoba Water Services Board and was approved as a flow-through rate increase by Public Utilities Board in Board Order No. 16/15.

Approved for July 1, 2015 (Board Order No. 16/15) Meter Group Size Capacity Ratio 5/8” 1 3/4” 2 1” 4 1 1/2” 10 2” 25

Minimum Quarterly Consumption 3,000 6,000 12,000 30,000 75,000

Customer Service Charge $11.23 $11.23 $11.23 $11.23 $11.23

Water

Sewer

Quarterly Min. charge (W&S) $91.65 $13.50 $116.38 $183.30 $27.00 $221.53 $366.60 $54.00 $431.83 $916.50 $135.00 $1,062.73 $2,291.25 $337.50 $2,639.98

Quarterly Min.charge (Wateronly) $102.88 $194.53 $377.83 $927.73 $2,302.48

Customer Service Charge $12.27 $12.27 $12.27 $12.27 $12.27

Water

Sewer

Quarterly Min.charge (Wateronly) $106.20 $200.13 $387.99 $951.57 $2,360.52

Proposed (Bylaw No. 2014-4) Meter Group Size Capacty Ratio 5/8” 1 3/4” 2 1” 4 1 1/2” 10 2” 25

Minimum Quarterly Consumption 3,000 6,000 12,000 30,000 75,000

Quarterly Min. charge (W&S) $93.93 $16.38 $122.58 $187.86 $32.76 $232.89 $375.72 $65.62 $453.51 $939.30 $163.80 $1,115.37 $2,348.25 $409.50 $2,770.02

Details of the RM’s application are available for review at the RM of Oakview’s office or The Public Utilities office. Questions concerning the application for revised rates, or operation of the utility, should be addressed to RM of Oakview.

The Public Utilities Board is the provincial regulatory agency that reviews and approves rates for municipal water and sewer utilities. The board’s review process involves: • The utility filing a rate application to the board, • The public notification of proposed rate changes, • The board’s review of the application through a public hearing or paper review process, and • The issuance of a Board Order which outline’s the board’s decision on the rate application and the rates to be charged.

Any person who has concerns regarding RM of Oakview’s application for revised rates should either write to: The Public Utilities Board, 400 - 330 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0C4 or send an email to: publicutilities@gov.mb.ca on or before May 1, 2015.

The board will then decide whether any further notice is required and whether to proceed with a public hearing or paper review process. All concerns received by the board will be considered in the board’s decision on rates to be charged.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IN CONSIDERING THIS APPLICATION, THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD MAY OR MAY NOT FIND IT NECESSARY TO DETERMINE RATES DIFFERENT FROM THOSE APPLIED FOR BY THE APPLICANT. Note: All proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure which the board may vary in order to constrain regulatory costs. The rules are available at www.pub.gov.mb.ca.

Jennifer Dubois, CMA Assistant Associate Secretary, Manitoba Public Utilities Board

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By Patricia Hanbidge Saskatoon School of Horticulture Principal There is something in the air that reminds us that winter will truly soon be over. Gardeners everywhere are looking for excuses to spend a little bit of time outside in the sunshine and we are counting down the days until we can really be in the garden. For many of us, this is the time of year that we sow a little magic — after all, one of the most magical parts of gardening is to take some tiny little dried up seeds, put them into some kind of soil or medium add some water and presto!

They become a garden. Every year I am amazed at the wonder of nature — how a tiny little speck of a seed can become a mature plant over the course of a few short months.

Growing your own plants from seed means you can grow almost anything your heart desires. There is an amazing selection of different varieties and cultivars of plants that sometimes makes it rather difficult for us to decide what we should grow. It is easy to get carried away and grow too much, as this time of year we are craving green growth and those tiny little packets don’t seem to hold that much! It is only once those plants get growing that we

see how a few seeds can easily grow into way too many plants! Instead of planting all the seeds in the package, only plant as many as you will need. Share the leftovers or store them in a cool, dry place.

In order to be successful starting seeds, it is useful to understand a little bit about the seed itself and what it requires to germinate. Seeds are made up of an outer seed coat that protects the inner parts of the seed during dormancy. Inside the seed coat lies the endosperm, which serves as the food supply that is essential for the early growth of the seedling. In the centre of the seed is the embryo, which is really a very minute undeveloped plant.

There are four things that seeds need to germinate. Water is essential for penetrating the seed coat, which causes the endosperm to swell. The water dissolves nutrients in the endosperm which are then available to the embryo and life begins!

Some seeds need light in order to germinate, while others do not. Oxygen is also necessary as the seed needs to respire in order to break down those nutrients in the endosperm. Last but not least, germination requires heat. Each seed will have an

optimum germination temperature for the best rate of growth.

If you are new to starting seeds, then choose to grow those plants that are relatively easy to germinate and do not need special conditions. Most seed packages will give directions on how to plant those specific seeds. Generally, small seeds need not be covered with soil but instead, gently pressed into the medium or soil. Medium seeds can be lightly covered and large seeds can be poked right into the soil. A good rule of thumb is to plant the seed to the depth of their diameter.

Keep soil moist to ensure even germination whether you are seeding indoors or directly into the garden. To avoid washing the seeds around, use a gentle spray or they may pool into dense clumps. Keep the humidity high until the seeds germinate

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Hanbidge is a horticulturist with the Saskatoon School of Horticulture and can be reached at 306-931-GROW(4769) or growyourfuture@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook at Saskatoon School of Horticulture, follow us on twitter @horticulturepat or visit saskhort.com.

District 4 Information Meeting

You are invited to attend Riverdale Municipality’s public hearing regarding proposed transfers from specific purpose reserve funds.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 6:45 p.m.

Behlen Lounge, Riverdale Community Centre 101 Main Street, Rivers, Manitoba

by covering pots with plastic wrap. Once you see the plants germinate, uncover the seedlings to avoid conditions that are too wet for the new seedlings.

Once germinated, seedlings need adequate light in order to grow. Placing them directly under a fluorescent light fixture will ensure they are strong and sturdy. If you find your seedlings are tall and spindly, it is because they are not getting enough light and are reaching for the sun.

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RM of Daly Recreation and Youth $12,963.53 Recreation Reserve Fund Development Reserve Fund (plus interest earned to date) Town of Rivers Arena Reserve Fund

Recreation and Youth $44,403.43 Development Reserve Fund (plus interest earned to date)

Town of Rivers Fire Equipment Reserve

Recreation and Youth $102,277 Development Reserve Fund

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The hearing will include a council presentation on the proposed transfers, followed by a forum for questions and comments from the public. The purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions or register an objection.

Questions and remarks may also be directed to Riverdale Municipality, 670 Second Avenue, Rivers, Manitoba, 204-328-5300.

Kat Bridgeman, CMMA, Chief Administrative Officer, Riverdale Municipality March 30, 2015 (in accordance with subsection 168(2) of The Municipal Act)

Rivers United Church Spring Thrift Sale

April 23-25 April 23 and 24, 1-5 p.m.

Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

BAKE SALE: Saturday, April 25, 1-3 p.m.

Corner of Fourth Avenue and Main Street.

Donations may be left at the church or phone 204-328-7190.

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Available in mid-March.

Call Scott at 204-761-5580/ 204-328-4474 or email wramsay@mymts.net.

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Legion news Branch No. 75

The drag is out

By Warren Smallwood Publicity The April 13 meeting of Rivers Legion was called to order by president Darryl Childerhose; 13 members were present. News was received that curling and eight ball were dropped from Legion sports at the dominion level because of changes in sponsorship. They will still continue locally and as far as provincial command, so there won’t be any major disruption at the local branch level.

There has been a reassessment of our building and contents for insurance purposes, which should save more than $1,000 per year in premiums. This was welcome news in a time of increasing costs.

There will be a joint executive meeting with the ladies auxiliary on April 27.

Some of the back stairs have been recovered; the rest will be done when the same material is available at the local lumberyard. There were comments about it being safer for ladies in high heels when the spaces in the treads were properly covered. Another comment was then heard that half-inch holes were drilled in the old covering to allow for drainage. There was then some cross discussion about typical government planning and policies. Then there were some mumbled comments about stiletto heels that this writer did not fully hear. Comrade Childerhose quickly regained control and the meeting continued; it was adjourned in 40 minutes. Yet another meeting where usual business was efficiently covered.

Photo and story by Jessie Bell

Riverdale Municipality’s road drag was used last week to smooth over a tremendous amount of potholes in the gravel lanes between Second and Third Avenues. It was of little use for most potholes reappeared only three days later. This unsuccessful method of smoothing is done approximately three times per season. Traffic is heavy on the lane of 500 and 600 blocks, due to numerous functions at Rivers Legion, stops at Riverdale Harvest, truck use (Legion deliveries) and resident access. This two-block lane is frontage for eight residential garages which are part of four fourplex units and six other homes.

Riverdale Municipality Public Notice Riverdale Municipality would like to support its residents in helping keep their yards clean by opening the waste disposal site two extra days in May.

Sunday, May 3, 2015 1-5 p.m.

Sunday, May 10, 2015 1-5 p.m.

Town-wide pickup will not be offered.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY PROS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS K-9 Country Dog Retreat

Lakeside Septic Service

Located on Hwy. 10 between Brandon and Minnedosa. Call or email for rates and information.

Actively serving Rivers and area on Wednesdays with competitive rates.

To book appointments, call Bryan at

204-826-2849 or k-9countrydogretreat @hotmail.com

204-867-2416/204-867-7558

Hair Dynamics

Stylist Heather Fast Stylist Wendy Harder Stylist/nail tech Melissa Roberds OPEN Tues., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

Ph. 204-328-7435

CL

van Veen Carpentry Ltd.

Specializing in residential, commercial, farm building.

LEO OR CHERRY VAN VEEN 204-826-2292 or clcarpentry@hotmail.ca

For all your electrical needs

Finishing, custom carpentry and renovations

ALEXANDER ELECTRIC 204-721-4320

STEVEN KROEKER CMA CANADA

Shaping the Future

ACCOUNTING SERVICE Certified Management Accountants

Hamiota: 71 Maple Ave. 204-764-2544 Brandon: 20-18th St., 204-727-5927 knightcm@mymts.net

* Excavating * Plumbing and heating * Gravel, stone and rip rap * Snow removal * Demolition Jake: 204-761-0900 Tyson: 204-761-8765 * Septic tanks and fields

Way-Mor Agencies Ltd. Insurance, Travel, Investments, Real Estate

Phone 204-328-7540 204-566-2490

Dry bulk transportation

Magnum Woodworks 204-573-2120, Rivers magnumwdwrks@gmail.com

KNIGHT

Ph. 204-724-6870 Fax 204-328-4407 alepp@escape.ca

Mini storage units for rent.

Ph. 204-328-7893

Place Emporium

Hamiota’s ...because the memories are what we cherish

Funerals, Cremations, Receptions

Serving Rivers and area since 1906.

Phone 204-727-0694 or 1-800-897-5694 www.brockiedonovan.com

204-764-2744 FUNERAL DIRECTOR Dwayne Campbell ~ 204-764-2746

204.727.0330 or 1.888.694.8153

www.memorieschapel.com

Jeannie’s Interiors Professional Painting & Decorating

Jeannie Bos

204-573-1150 Rapid City, MB jeanniesinteriors@hotmail.com

Hunt, Miller & Co. LLP

Jack Cram, Lawyer Phone 204-727-8491 or 204-328-7540 (Thursdays, 2-5 p.m.) for appointments.

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COMING EVENTS

Join the fight against Prostate Cancer. The 7th annual Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad happens Saturday May 30, 10:00 AM, Earl’ s Polo Park Shopping Centre. You can register or make a pledge by visiting www.ridefordad.ca/manitoba Proceeds stay in Manitoba for Prostate Cancer research and education.

Invitation The family of Glenn and Marion Maguire invite you to join them to celebrate their 50th anniversary at a come and go tea at St. James’ Anglican Church, Rivers on Saturday, April 25 from 2-4 p.m. No gifts please.

Selling organic/conventional sweet clover, red clover, alfalfa, smooth and meadow brome, crestedwheat, timothy, sainfoin, milk vetch.

Free delivery on larger orders! Pasture and hay blends. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. Star City, SK. 306-863-2900. ivanaudrey@sasktel.net

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Apply at: www.sperryrail.com, careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

ONLINE ONLY: “Unreserved” Closing-Out AUCTION • Wincrief Forestry Products, Kenora, Ontario Bidding Closes: Thursday, April 23 • Forestry Related Transport Equipment

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SAWMILLS from only $4,397. MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill. Cut lumber to any dimension. In stock and ready to ship. FREE information and DVD at www.

NorwoodSawmills. com/400OT or phone 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OT. R E F O R E S TAT I O N NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Full boxes priced as low as 99¢/ tree. Free shipping! Replacement guarantee.

Call 1-866-873-3846 or visit www.treetime.ca.

Visit www.asset-sales.ca or Call 902-852-5331

Help Wanted Female cleaner position in Rivers, 9 hrs/wk. $14/hr. If interested, ph 204-3287298.

FOODS Meat Cutter/Production Personnel HyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization is engaged in the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets.

To reach and sustain its position as a premier supplier of quality food products it strives to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline.

This position is based at the operations is in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life. Due to rapid growth we are looking for Meat Cutters/Production Personnel.

Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing • Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further specific specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • To de-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required Current starting wage is $12.95/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge.

HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential.

Please apply online at http://www.hylife.com/currentopportunities.php We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION requires a full-time MAINTENANCE WORKER - CARPENTER (JOURNEYMAN)

FOR SALE

SAVE! NEW! WRAPPED! Queen pillowtop bed set $395 (dble. set $375)! 8-piece solid wood bdr. ste. incl. queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest and 2 night stands $2,295.

12-drawer queen storage bed $595! 5-piece 42” round drop leaf set $595. 3-piece 36” drop leaf set $299 (expresso or maple). Power reclining black leather sofa, loveseat, center console and chair, $2,295.

Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. KDL Furniture, 204-571-1971.

Hwy. 1, Brandon.

Services

B - 116 Main St S Minnedosa (across from the main entrance to the Co-op Food Store)

867-3981 http://www.ajaxlaw.ca

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Grade 12 graduation Journeyman carpenter (licensed) 5 years prior carpentry experience Experience in all areas of carpentry (concrete work, framing, finishing, cabinet building and commercial hardware) A valid Class 5 driver’s licence PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A good understanding of workplace safety and health Current WHIMIS training and certification The successful applicant must have strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, be able to work effectively unsupervised and work co-operatively as a team member to assist other maintenance trades workers.

Problems with Mobility?

The Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Yearly Tax Credit $20,000 Lump Sum Refund

For Assistance Call: 204-453-5372

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Salary range for this position is $56,264-$61,672 per annum.

Anticipated start date is June 15, 2015.

Applicants will be subject to a criminal check and child abuse registry check.

Qualified applicants are requested to submit a resume, with a covering letter addressing the stated qualifications and naming three work-related references, to the following by Monday, April 27, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

ATTENTION: DOREEN HUTTON Rolling River School Division P.O. Box 1170, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Phone: 204-867-2754 Fax: 204-867-2037 Email: dhutton@rrsd.mb.ca (if application is e-mailed, please use MS Word) The division thanks all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For Sale St. James’ cookbooks $10. Available from Lois Allen, 204-728-9801 or any member of St. James’ Anglican Church in Rivers.

By Paulette Wiens 204-838-2261 Students at Hamiota School put on the musical Oklahoma! April 9-12. Director Val Caldwell, choreographer Jana Tanna and musical director Paula Kirkland and their crew put on an amazing presentation.

Sets were very well done as they made you feel transported back in time to Oklahoma with the performers. Many talented young people showed us their acting skills and beautiful singing voices. Job well done everyone!

Saturday, April 11 a 90th birthday celebration for Jean Daniels took place at Kenton Legion clubroom. Branch 118 ladies auxiliary catered a delicious beef supper for her; congratulations, Jean.

Sunday, April 12 Kenton and Area Lions Club held its annual pickerel fry at Kenton Memorial Hall. This event was well attended; Bob Curtis won the 50/50 draw.

Events such as these could not take place in Kenton without the help of the many volunteers who help to make them successful. Watch for posters in town for any upcoming events.

Hip or Knee Replacement?

Rolling River School Division is located north of Brandon with division offices in Minnedosa, Manitoba, 350 employees and an enrolment of approximately 1,700 students.

The maintenance worker - carpenter (journeyman) is responsible to perform a variety of carpentry, general maintenance and labourer duties for 12 schools, and division, maintenance and transportation offices.

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Obituary BERT DUNN Our dad, H. R. “Bert” Dunn of Brandon, passed away at the age of 92 years on April 10, 2015 at Brandon Regional Health Centre, with his family by his side. Bert was born in Bindloss, Alberta on April 6, 1923. He grew up in Empress, Alberta and Burstall, Saskatchewan. Bert took all his schooling in a one-room school. After finishing school in 1940, he moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta where he worked at two different dairies. It was at the first dairy that Dad met the love of his life, Jennie Jolliffe; they married June 12, 1943 in Calgary.

Bert’s career started when he joined the Air Force in 1942 until 1945. After moving to Rivers in 1945 he began his painting and decorating career in Rivers and CFB Shilo until retirement in 1981. Bert enjoyed being around family, friends and being involved with the Legion, Masonic Lodge, school board, seniors, square dancing, Rivers Pipe Band and the proprietor of his Ponderosa Miniature Golf Course.

He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Jennie; his parents John and Jean Dunn; eight brothers and two sisters: George, Harold, Cecil, Redge, Ray, Glen, Lester, Gerald, Geraldine and Cecilia; sonin-law Joe Kubanowski. Bert is survived by his brother Gordon (Doris) Dunn of Sceptre, Saskatchewan; daughter Judy Kubanowski of Brandon; son Ron (Corinne) Dunn of Killarney; daughter Coleen (Tony) Wall of Brandon; son Greg (Theresa) Dunn of the RM of Elton; granddaughters Sherri (James) Potvin of Ottawa, Cheryl (Scott) Carpenter of Kitchener, Teresa (Korie) Morden of Brandon, Lisa (Ryan) Dyck of Minnedosa; great-grandchildren Matthew Carpenter, Jennie and Amanda Potvin, Travis and Tyler Dyck and Kaden Morden; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law.

A celebration of Bert’s life was held at Rivers United Church on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Rev. Glenna Beauchamp officiated.

Pallbearers were Tony Wall, Scott Ross, Russell Schumacher, Clayton Blackwell, Brian Dunn and Tom Sclater. All those in attendance were considered honorary pallbearers. Interment took place at Rivers Cemetery. Lunch followed at Rivers Legion Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements with Memories Chapel, 1-855-727-0330.

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