August 18, 2023

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“I would like to thank the community for its continued support” says Terry Radcliffe, “we couldn’t operate without it”. For lunch they served burgers or hot dogs. You could get a great meal of a

came from a suggestion made by harvest volunteer Liliane Dupuis.

The rain stopped and families were able to spend the day learning and enjoying Clack’s Family Heritage Museum.

“I heard the idea at a meeting in Brandon. St. Augustine School had tried Fill a Canoe in conjunction with the 10-day Festival du Voyaguer in Winnipeg in February. It was very successful and whenever I hear food bank, my ears always perk up!”

burger, drink, and slice of homemade pie for only $10 or a hot dog, drink, and slice of homemade pie for $8. You could easily wait out the rain in one of the many buildings on the property that housed many different themed pieces of history or there were tents set up for the lunch with tables and chairs.

n Sunday, August 13, from 11am to 3pm, Clack Family Heritage Museum held their annual family day event. The rain did not stop many families from coming out and enjoying a wonderful day learning about our history. Admission to the event was by donation.She then brought the suggestion to Riverdale Harvest, which supported the idea and asked her to present the promo -

After lunch the museum held a live auction. The auction contained various baked goods, mostly pie, and other items, auctioned off by Stuart Miller and Timer Hyndman. One extra special auction item was a Dinner Party for Four. The Clack Family Heritage Museum invited everyone to bid on a relaxing home -

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Can collections for canoes

and Chimo Beach areas for contributions from the community.

When all was said and done, the scales at Riverdale Harvest noted a total of 434 pounds, “a fabulous amount,” says Heather.

“We are so pleased they decided to help those we serve. A lot of times kids don’t get enough credit but this group of students certainly deserves some praise.

cooked traditional chicken dinner with all the trimmings to be prepared by the museum board members and served in the quaint Clack Family farmhouse dining room, for a charming evening in the country. The dinner went for $200. There was a penny auction and a silent auction that anyone could take advantage of as well. All proceeds were raised to help the museum, a gross total of $4000. They have also received $1,700 in monetary donations. Monetary donations can be made at any time during the season.

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Elementary school staff member/Harvest volunteer Yvonne Crouch initiated a similar campaign in her school. That threeweek effort simply encouraged students to leave product in the canoe; 87 pounds of food was collected from the younger group on Thursday, March 22.

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The canoe at Rivers Elementary School was adequately filled.

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Family Day at Clack’s Family Heritage Museum

Family Day at Clack’s Family Heritage Museum

Learning to do laundry the old fashioned way at Clack’s Museum Family Day event.

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Kids had a great time learning how things were done in the past, including old fashioned laundry. There was a blacksmith, Barry Bromley, on site giving demonstrations of how rings were made. If you wanted, you could have a fully guided tour with one of three staff guides available for the day, Terry Radcliffe, Hailey Davis-Howarth, or Cassandra Moar.

A huge thank you to all the volunteers and to all that donated to the event. A thank you to the board members and volunteers who took the time to cook and bake everything for the meal. Be sure to visit the museum to see the new exhibits next year.

Getting ready for a night on the town in this 1876 evening dress from France, on display at Clack’s Museum.

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Demonstrating the skills of a blacksmith at the family day event.

Vintage appliances on display at Clack’s Museum.

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Had the Law of Moses been applied as it could have been, King David would have died before Solomon, the son who succeeded him as king, was even born.

The Biblical writers describe David as a good king. But even the best kings can make monumental blunders, and David’s were more monumental than most.

His first blunder was staying at home in Jerusalem at the time when all other healthy kings were leading their soldiers into battle. No one knows why he made that decision. But we know that it lead to several additional blunders.

His second blunder was taking something that wasn’t his. In this case, it was the honor of a woman named Bathsheba, who was married to one of his finest soldiers, a man named Uriah. Two lonely hearts, a one night stand, an unplanned pregnancy; and the lives of David and Bathsheba were suddenly both in jeopardy.

David’s third blunder was conspiracy to commit murder. David was miles away from the scene of Uriah’s death. But he had given his Commanderin-Chief, a man named Joab, detailed instructions; telling him how to make Uriah’s death look like a casualty of war. And those instructions had been carried out to the letter.

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David’s fourth blunder was quickly marrying Bathsheba before anyone knew that she was pregnant; thus concealing the initial sin that caused this sequence of events. It was an elaborate plan and it would have worked, except for one thing. God saw it all as it happened; and he was not about to let Israel’s king get away with adultery and murder.

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God sent the prophet Nathan to see David. Standing before the king and all of his court officials, Nathan exposed the whole sordid mess. David was shocked. He could only say one thing: “I have sinned against the Lord.” To which Nathan replied: “God has put away your sin; and you will not die.” According to the Law of Moses, both David and Bathsheba deserved to die. But in his mercy and grace, God spared them both.

God’s mercy saved them from “the wages of their sin;” (see Romans 6:23). But it did not save them from its consequences. Absalom, one of David’s sons, rebelled against his father and forced David and those closest to him into exile. When he finally returned, after several months in hiding, David was older, wiser and more humble than he had ever been. He became the leader his people needed. He only retired when the people told him that his presence in battle was more of a hindrance than a help.

There is much we can learn from David’s story. Like him, every one of us had made at least one monumental blunder in life. Some have made many more. But like David, God offers us a second chance. It we will come to him in repentance and faith, he will do four things for us. First, he will forgive our sins. Second, he will erase all record of our sins from his heavenly record books. Third, he will give us the chance to start over; to write a new and hopefully better life story. And fourth, he will put his Holy Spirit within us as a faithful guide and friend, to help us avoid making the same blunders in the future.

Despite David’s blunders, the world didn’t come to an end. Your blunders and mine, monumental though they might be, won’t bring it to an end either. God offers us forgiveness, pardon and help. Let us receive these gifts with joy.

The Kenton Rink is run by a group of volunteers who put in the curling and skating ice, caretake, maintain, repair the facility, stock and run the kitchen/canteen. Kenton Rink – The centre for hockey, curling and sliding! This photo is an archive photo.

By Chad Carpenter Tundra

Cling to your local paper

The government of Canada passed Bill C-18. The bill essentially demands that companies like Facebook pay news outlets for their content. In response Facebook has removed a number of news media outlets from Facebook and posted the following message:

“People in Canada can’t see this content. In response to Canadian government legislation, news content can’t be viewed in Canada.”

The message is a bit misleading in that Bill-C-18 doesn’t say it can’t be viewed, it asks that news outlets must be paid for their content by Facebook. I am not exactly sure where I stand on this issue but it is concerning that news outlets rent or buy buildings, hire reporters, try to gather news and sell ads and subscriptions to put together what is hopefully reliable news and then Facebook uses that news to build up their numbers to sell ads without paying for the content.

Facebook has lashed out at the government and news media outlets with their bans but ironically, Facebook was paying the larger news outlets hundreds of thousands of dollars in side deal agreements across Canada. They have given notice that these deals are no more but the smaller news outlets weren’t being compensated anyway. In the bluntest of terms, when Facebook used content from smaller new outlets, it was taken without compensation. It may not be theft but it comes pretty close.

There are a lot of wrinkles to be worked out and it may take months or even years to settle out but as for me and our company, the loss of coverage by Facebook may not be all bad. People who want the news from The Banner & Press can go directly to our website, www.myWestman.ca and read the paper. A brief version is available for free and a better version is available by subscription.

It seems to me to be OK if readers

It’s a little daunting

Right in the Centre

Ken Waddell

Anew puppy has joined our home. She is a one year old Yorkie Poodle cross, so long in the legs, with lovely black hair and white boots on three of her feet. Ari comes with a very thorough set up instructionsand that’s the daunting part! My daughter-in-law knew I wanted a smallish dog, preferably a Sheltie, but when the pictures started flooding my messages suddenly a little black dog looked too good to pass up. Remember how too many human babies were raised on Dr. Spock? Well, today dogs are governed by the teachings of Cesar Millan. The book, with many highlighted sections, arrived several weeks before Ari. I admit I browsed through some pages, not seriously studying them. My family knows me well, for with the book came a laminated “Coles Notes”. Remember them? In bold print are the commands with which Ari is familiar, some still needing fine-tuning. This bright yellow sheet, (fourteen font, single spaced, both sides!) is the guide to a successful relationship between the dog and the household.

have to go to our web site and get the news directly. I spend some time on Facebook, probably too much, but it can be handy to track down some news about things that are of interest. However, Facebook is very, very unreliable, not because of Facebook as such, but because people can post anything they want on Facebook and it may or may not be true. There is no way of really verifying the truth of Facebook content. Facebook claims to have over 3 Billion users. There is no way on God’s green earth that they can check the truth in all these posts.

Several years ago, I was invited to Ottawa to testify before the Parliament of Canada Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. I made a strong presentation on the need for reliable, local news. I was privileged to answer the MP’s question after the presentation. As soon as I was done, the head of Facebook Canada spoke and Committee Chair MP Hedy Fry asked the FB head man, “How can you guarantee the people of Canada that news on Facebook will be as reliable as what Mr. Waddell puts in his newspaper?” Facebook didn’t have a good answer because there is no way

they can possibly verify what is on their sites. They say they have fact checkers but let’s say if one fact checker could check 10,000 sites (an impossible task) they would need 300,000 fact checkers if my math is correct. They only have 86,000 employees in total.

Facebook users, other than news outlets, will be able to continue to use FB. However, we need to remember that Facebook is not and never has been an editor or publisher. It is not a reporting service, it is a “repeater” service. Facebook can’t, in spite of possibly having noble intentions, provide assurance that their content is truth. Truth can only be achieved by locally owned, accountable news outlets. We can be assured of reliability because we have a fact checker in every reader’s home.

Obviously I have a personal interest in this topic but I implore readers to cling to their local paper. All the other sources of information may be well and good but, in spite of the odd error we make, nothing available has the reliability of locally printed news.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press staff.

Herein lies a large part of the problem. I want a dog that I can take for rambling walks, exploring the paths, not necessarily one that knows ‘heel’, though that is useful when in high traffic zones- few of which are on my walking route. I want a dog that sits on my lap and cuddles, allows me to brush her and touch her feet. That she already knows! I’m ok with her sitting on top of the back of the recliner, even if it is a rocker, for her balance is great and a little adventure is part of living. I want a dog that I can play with, growl at and tug toys away from, and she is all of that. I want a dog that loves me unconditionally. With enough of her favourite treats I think I can buy that!

Ari has been with me for only a couple of days as I write this. I love the morning walks again. I love the last thing before bedtime walks again. I am ok with the plastic bag that now accompanies every walk! I love watching her explore our neighbourhood, sniffing and snuffling make for a slower pace than I am used to, and that’s not all bad.

Ari is one dog in my life. She is not, and never will be a Rena, the dog of my youth, or a Butch, both farm dogs that knew lots of love but never the privilege of being a house dog. She will never be a Jo-Jo or a Flintstone, farm dogs that retired to the acreage with us and knew inside and outside living. And Ari will never be a Henry Hoover or a Miss Daisy, dogs of my senior years, dogs that knew only the comfort and coddling of an enthroned life! Dogs that saw me through major losses and transitions, dogs that I deeply loved. No, Ari will be none of these. She will be the companion on the couch, the encourager for long walks, the dark eyed, black haired beauty that also steals my heart.

“ Facebook is not and never has been an editor or publisher. It is not a reporting service, it is a ‘repeater’ service.

Rivers Police participated in World Police and Fire Games

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This month 3 members of the Rivers Police Service proudly represented our community as they participated in the 2023 World Police and Fire Games in Winnipeg. Though they didn’t end up on the winners’ podium there were a lot of great friendships made with police officers and fire fighters from around the world.

This is believed to be the first time that RPS members have participated in the world games.

Rivers Police events of July 2023 part 2

the influence of alcohol. An IRP was issued. The vehicle was seized and impounded the driver was taken home.

Cocaine Seizure

On August 3, 2023, during a traffic stop, Rivers Police Service discovered the presence of a knife, open liquor and 86 grams of cocaine (approximate street value of $9000) in the vehicle. A 27-year-old Sioux Valley man was subsequently arrested and charged with:

• Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking,

• Resisting arrest, and

• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

He will appear in Brandon court on December 1, 2023.

• Police worked in tandem with family and friends to assist a person struggling with addictions. The person agreed to treatment.

• A traffic stop of a vehicle leaving the golf course found the driver to be under the influence of alcohol. An IRP was issued. The vehicle was seized and impounded.

• Police assisted the RCMP to locate & do a well-being check on a man that had made his way to Rivers. He was assisted in dealing with a mental health crisis.

• Police attended to a complaint of theft of food from a home in the rural area. The matter is still being investigated.

• Police received a found phone that was turned in by a good Samaritan. It was returned to the owner the following day.

• Police stopped a vehicle in Rivers and made a seizure of illicit, untaxed tobacco.

• Domestic Assault – Police dealt with a domestic violence issue involving an out of province male. The matter is still under investigation with assault charges pending.

• A Rivers man was found intoxicated in violation of his release conditions. Charges laid.

• Animal bylaw – Police were called to address dogs running at large in Bradwardine.

• Domestic violence – Police arrested a Saskatchewan man and laid charges of assault & utter threats.

• Police were called to a rural residence to address a domestic conflict. The matter was diffused, and no charges were laid. However, an investigation pertaining to stolen property was initiated.

• A traffic stop on 7th Avenue in Rivers found a person driving under the influence of alcohol. An IRP was issued. The vehicle was seized and impounded.

• A traffic stop on 1st Avenue Rivers found a person driving under the influence of alcohol. An IRP was issued. The vehicle was seized and impounded the driver was taken home.

• A traffic stop on Hwy 250 found a person driving under

• Police received a complaint of child luring/sexual interference. The investigation is ongoing.

• Suspicious person – Police were called regarding a person at Jake Fast Park that was looking into windows with a flashlight. The person was not located.

• Rivers Police received a complaint of a stolen vehicle taken from Brandon but believed to be in Rivers. The stolen vehicle was not located.

• Police on patrol were flagged down at the intersection of highways 250 and 25 to assist with a traffic collision. There were no injuries and both vehicles were drivable.

• Police received a report of a suspicious female at a daycare. Police located a female from Portage la Prairie who was looking for a place to stay. She requested a ride to Brandon and was provided with same.

• Police received a complaint of a padlock cut off at a storage facility. The matter is still being investigated.

• During a traffic stop two residents of Rivers were arrested for the unlawful transport of liquor and cannabis. Tickets were issued.

• Police stopped another vehicle in Rivers and made a seizure of illicit, untaxed tobacco.

• An Arizona man reported that he lost his wallet in Rivers. It was found by a Rivers resident its owner contacted.

• During a traffic stop a male from Souris was arrested for unlawful transportation of Cannabis seized and a ticket was issued.

• Police were called to dispatch a deer that had been injured from a vehicle collision.

• During a traffic stop a male from Winnipeg was arrested for unlawful transportation of Cannabis. A ticket was issued.

• Police were called to a home in Rivers to keep the peace. The family situation was de-escalated, and peace returned to the household.

• Police are investigating damage to a vehicle parked in 2nd Avenue in Rivers.

Check in next week for the August report from our local police chief.

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Lon SCHWARTZ (Chief of Police) Rivers Police Service

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Chief Schwartz competed in Trap shooting.

Cst. Pompana competed in the 15 km bike race.

Sgt. Gaignard competed in the 10 km run

Always dress like it’s your best day

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

Fashion is what you buy, style is what you do with it. At All Things Hanna, Hanna will be there to help you with just that. All clothes are sorted by colour which makes it easy to find the right match to your outfit.

Westman Manitoba has been Hanna’s home since 2002. Hanna Bordewijk was born in a small town in the Netherlands. Former owner of All things Beautiful, Hanna had entrepreneurship in her blood and has started this new adventure in 2020.

She has made a home in the renovated lower level of this former church, while the original 2000 sq ft church serves as a beautiful space for their unique business. Hanna loves her community so much.

Now, in the past six years, Hanna has been able to explore and expand on her artistic talents with a focus on portraits. In addition to the workshops, she had attended while living in the Netherlands, she has also partaken in numerous online courses and has had the privilege of attending a workshop with Annette Smith in Scottsdale, Arizona who has been an inspiration to her. Additionally, she has also done portrait training with Ona Kingdon, an accomplished watercolour artist, holding the position of president of the International Watercolour Society in Canada. Currently Hanna is working on mastering figurative and portrait painting by following more work shops. Painting with acrylics, watercolor and oil she made over 140 commissioned art pieces showing up in households around Westman. Hanna has begun to expand and display her work in our gallery area. There is a gallery section where other artists are invited to show their work. As well as ample space to display the latest womenswear hand picked by Hanna herself.

New investments support green transportation

The Manitoba government continues to drive efforts to get more electric vehicles (EV) on the road by investing in additional charging infrastructure in Winnipeg and rural Manitoba, Environment and Climate Minister Kevin Klein announced today.

“As more Manitobans look to make the switch to electric vehicles, access to reliable charging infrastructure in strategic locations is required,” said Klein. “I commend leaders from business, industry, academia and the community who are active players in working together to make green transportation projects like this a reality.”

The Manitoba government is providing a $176,000 grant to Eco-West Canada, a Manitobabased not-for-profit focused on advancing green infrastructure. Through this new initiative, EcoWest will work with local business owners to support the installation of new EV chargers at three McDonald’s restaurant locations in Winnipeg. Additionally, Eco-West will work with Gardewine, an industry leader in freight and logistics located in Winnipeg, to support further charging infrastructure.

Earlier this year, the Manitoba government unveiled $150,000 in support for an initiative led by Eco-West Canada to install eight new EV charging stations across the province.

The minister also announced the final round of EV chargers through this initiative will be installed at The Pas Civic Centre, Thompson Regional Community Centre, and the TC Energy Centre in Ile des Chênes.

Previously, the Manitoba government

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announced the installation of chargers in the Village of Dunnottar, and the communities of Holland, Cypress River and Treherne.

“This announcement confirms the importance of a strong partnership between the Manitoba government and our subsidiary, Eco-West Canada,” said Justin Johnson, chief executive officer, Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities. “Through the delivery of these innovative projects, the Manitoba government is leveraging Eco-West Canada’s expertise and leadership to achieve the targets set out in its Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan, and to work together to ensure that Manitoba’s communities and economy are stronger and more resilient in the face of climate change.”

These projects help support technology and infrastructure needed to expand Manitoba’s EV charging network and support collaborative planning for regional green transportation initiatives, the minister noted.

“The business community, municipalities, and the general public all have a role to play in the transition to an increased use of electric vehicles in Manitoba,” said Dany Robidoux, executive director, Eco-West Canada.

Additionally, the Manitoba government has announced a new $500,000 investment for Eco-West that focuses on helping mobilize municipalities to advance initiatives related to green infrastructure, circular economy, climate action and resiliency, the minister added.

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

On August 9, the annual Interclub Golf Tournament was held as the Interclub wind-up. The tournament was a 4-person scramble. The tournament had 56 people sign up, forming 14 teams. Entry included golf plus cart, and lunch at the club.

The tournament started at 9am. This was a fun tournament for 50 plus golfers only. Golfers came from Russell, Strathclair, Hamiota, Rivers, Gladstone, Carberry, Minota and Shoal Lake.

All food was prepared by club house manager Shelley Brown and her team. A delicious supper of roast beef, roasted potatoes, gravy, and mixed vegetables, finished with bread pudding.

There was a tie for the winning teams. Team one winners were Dennie Beach, Kevin Boucher, Vern Snyder, and Wayne Sagan. Team two winners were Rod Asmundson, Terry Joseph, Dale Brooks, and Brian McKey.

Thank-you to Shelley and her team for the amazing food.

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Riverdale Golf Course

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Forever the apple of my pie - Apple Buttermilk Custard Pie

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

Peak season for homegrown fruit in domestic gardens is just as summer has hit its height and is slowly moving towards autumn. Summer apples are ready to be harvested starting in early August. This warm apple-buttermilk custard pie is a delicious twist on a classic dessert. The key to both a flaky piecrust and crisp streusel topping is to keep them as cold as possible before putting them into the oven.

Warm Apple-Buttermilk

Custard Pie

Filling: 5 cups sliced peeled apples (about 2 pounds)

1 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325º.

2 tbsps all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt

3 large eggs

1-3/4 cups fat-free buttermilk

1 tsp vanilla extract

Ingredients:

Crust:

1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated

pie dough (such as Pillsbury)

Cooking spray

Streusel:

1/3 cup all purpose flour

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

2-1/2 tbsps chilled butter, cut into small pieces

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Step 2

To prepare crust, roll dough into a 14-inch circle; fit into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate coated with cooking spray. Fold edges under; flute. Place pie plate in refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 3

To prepare streusel, lightly spoon 1/3 cup flour into a dry measuring cup: level with a knife. Combine 1/3 cup flour, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Place streusel in refrigerator.

Step 4

To prepare the filling, heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add sliced apple, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; cook 10 minutes or until the apple is tender, stirring mixture occasionally. Spoon the apple mixture into prepared crust.

Step 5

Combine remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, salt, and eggs, stirring with a whisk. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla. Pour over apple mixture. Bake at 325º for 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300º (do not remove pie from oven), sprinkle streusel over pie. Bake at 300º for 40 minutes or until set. Let stand 1 hour before serving.

August 10 - The vendors setting up and getting ready for the town of Rapid City to come out and support the community market on a cold Thursday in August.

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

Only two more chances to attend the Rapid City Farmers’ Market. Every second Thursday starting July 13 and running to September 7, you can head over to the Lions Pavilion on Sample Avenue in Rapid City to enjoy the picking

up some local produce, baking and more.

The tables are all set up and ready for customers at 5:30pm and run until 7pm. They have 10 booths registered. Supper is served at 6pm.

Currently 10 vendors sell home-baking, vegetables, clothes, handcraft jewelry, dog treats, soap, and other crafts. Be sure to attend on

August 24 or September 7 to catch the last two Rapid City Farmers’ Markets. The High School Rodeo will be serving the supper on August 24 at 6pm.

To book a vendor table contact Doug and Hali Finlay, Cherry VanVeen, or Bernice Finlay or email rapidcitydistrictchamber@gmail.com.

BOARD OF REVISION

Public Notice is hereby given that the 2024 Assessment Rolls for Riverdale Municipality have been delivered to the Municipal Office at 670 – 2nd Avenue, Rivers, Manitoba and will be open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for Revision may be made in accordance with Sections 42 and 43 of the Municipal Assessment Act.

APPLICATION FOR REVISION

42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under Section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to:

(a) the liability to taxation;

(b) the amount of an assessed value;

(c) the classification of property; or

(d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

43(1) An application for revision must

(a) be made in writing;

(b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought;

(c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and

(d) be filed by

(i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or

(ii) serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 2023 at 6:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Riverdale Municipality located at 670 – 2nd Avenue, Rivers, Manitoba to hear applications. The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is Monday, September 18th, 2023.

Dated this 8th day of August 2022.

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The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing over $1.9 million in funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to 54 projects supporting sustainable farming in Manitoba through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.

“As good stewards of the land, Manitoba producers are prepared to embrace new, proactive on-farm projects that help mitigate the effects of climate change,” said MacAulay. “Support for sustainable farming projects through these programs helps producers take a leadership role in shaping the future of Manitoba’s resilient agriculture sector.”

There are two streams of funding provided through the RALP: Watershed Resilience and Carbon Sequestration and Grassland Resilience that support on-farm management practices and projects that sequester carbon and improve sustainability through grassland management and agroforestry practices, such as maintaining and restoring grasslands and wetlands.

The watershed resilience stream provides funding to watershed districts to collaborate with farmers to implement projects on agroforestry, grasslands and grazing management, natural upland area enhancement and rejuvenation, riparian area enhancement, water retention and runoff management, and wetland restoration and enhancement.

Selected watershed districts received up to $100,000 per project at 100 per cent of the total approved eligible costs and projects will be complete within 18 months. Farmers are encouraged to contact their local watershed districts to inquire about any potential programming that may be available.

The carbon sequestration and grassland resilience stream provide funding to com-

Supporting sustainable farming RM of Oakview meeting minutes

July 11, 2023

munity pastures, agricultural Crown land forage leaseholders, Indigenous farmers and communities, and farmers outside of watershed district boundaries to support on-farm projects that increase the productivity of grasslands that support a strong and viable livestock industry in Manitoba. These projects enhance valuable ecological goods and services and provide mitigation and adaptation practices to support producers in a changing climate.

Selected applicants received a maximum of $15,000 per project at 75 per cent of the total approved eligible costs and projects will be complete within 18 months.

“We would like to thank the province for their confidence in watershed districts’ ability to successfully deliver programs like RALP, and for recognizing that the watershed district program is an effective method for water and land management throughout the province,” said Garry Wasylowski, chair, Manitoba Association of Watersheds (MAW).

Projects were evaluated on their ability to increase the environmental resilience of agricultural landscapes by adopting practices that increase environmental benefits that: improve soil and water quality; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; reduce streambank degradation; improve nutrient and water retention; and improve biodiversity and wildlife habitat.

Projects under RALP will enhance the Manitoba government’s commitment to improve the productivity of agricultural Crown lands, improve soil health and implement on-the-ground actions identified in Manitoba’s Protein Strategy and Water Management Strategy, Johnson added.

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3.5-billion investment by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada’s agri-food and agri-products sectors. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5-billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs designed and delivered by provinces and territories.

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Present: Reeve Christie, Councillors: Gill, Evans, Andrew, Hyndman, Aaroe and Gavin Reynolds Reynolds/Gill-Therefore be it resolved that Council approve administration to increase the contract amount of gravel crushed in the Providence Farm Pit from 10,000 cubic yards to 20,000 yards for 2023. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reports of Committees

Oak River Fire Department, Midwest Planning District, Midwest Weed District, Minnedosa and Area Veterinary Board, AWWD - Lower Little Saskatchewan, Community Development Corporation, Rapid City Museum, Rapid City Community Complex, Valley Life Senior Housing Inc., Rapid City Beach & Reservoir, Rapid City Chamber, LUD of Oak River, LUD of Rapid City, CAO Report Evans/Hyndman-Therefore be it resolved that Council accept Brandon Heating and Plumbing’s Quotes dated Sept. 21, 2022, for the value of $33,833.69 for the installation of a mechanical system in the Rapid City Fire hall. CARRIED Hyndman/Aaroe-Therefore be it resolved that Council contracts Viking Excavation to complete the work on the 2nd Street drainage area as quoted July 6, 2023. CARRIED

RM of Oakview Policy Manual and Conditions of Employment - Tabled Resolution No: 224/23 Andrew/Aaroe-Therefore be it resolved that Council of the RM of Oakview accept Environmental Consulting Solutions proposal for the engineering of the Rapid City Transfer station as submitted June 9, 2023. CARRIED Hyndman/Evans-Therefore be it resolved that Council give first reading to By-Law 2023-6 being a by-law to amend Borrowing By-Law 2022-2 for the purchase of a new emergency vehicle. CARRIED

Andrew/Gill-Be it resolved that we do hereby commit the financing of the sum of $265,000 from Fusion Credit Union dated as at August 1, 2023. CARRIED General Business

Property Standards - Letter Regarding Order, B. Wrightson

Hyndman/Evans-Whereas the RM of Oakview’s contract with Bell MTS expires July 31, 2023; Whereas administration has received two proposals for telephone services to municipal buildings; Therefore, be it resolved that Council of the RM of Oakview authorize the CAO to enter into a three year agreement with Westman Communications as per Quotation # 0004506-0004513 dated June 26th, 2023. CARRIED Reynolds/Evans-Whereas Darren Boak has offer to purchase lots 6/7-41A; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the RM of Oakview counter offer $5,500.00 for the two lots; Further be it resolved that the purchaser will be responsible to have a municipal approved engineer complete drainage design and complete the construction of said design for the properties. CARRIED

Aaroe/Reynolds-Whereas C. Wayne Wrightson owns Roll # 35500 being Lots 67 / 69 Plan 312 also known as 8 South Railway Street; and Whereas it is in the best interest of all parties to formalize a grandfathered use of the land directly behind 8 South Railway; Therefore be it resolved we do hereby enter into agreement with C. Wayne Wrightson for the use of municipal property being pt. of Lots 1 - 14, Block 372; and Be it further resolved that Mr. Wrightson is authorized to relocate the shed to the rear of his property. CARRIED

Hyndman/Reynolds-That the Council of the R. M. of Oakview accept the independent

Auditors report on compliance with agreement for the 2023 Federal Gas Tax Revenue Annual Expenditure Report, as submitted. CARRIED

Evans/Hyndman-Whereas the Rapid City Golf Course is in need of new maintenance equipment; Whereas the RM of Oakview received a donation for recreation upgrades within the municipality; Therefore be it resolved that Council approves the purchase of one new Kubota #ZD1000-3 mower as per Quote #1605226; Further be it resolved that the funds come from the recreation reserve as per resolution 302/22. CARRIED

Reynolds/Aaroe-Therefore be it resolved that Council of the RM of Oakview request’s that a Municipal Advisor for the province of Manitoba attends a Council meeting in the near future. CARRIED

Reynolds/Aaroe-Be it resolved that we do hereby adopt and approve the list of accounts for $342,457.50. CARRIED

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A special thanks to Minister Charles Muller who conducted the memorial service, those who acts as pall bearers and to Memories Chapel for their services.

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In attendance: Mayor Lamb and councillors Smith, Mason, Veitch, Creighton and Pod

DELEGATION:

Grant Jackson attended the meeting to introduce himself to Council as well as to announce his candidacy for the PC Spruce Wood Riding in the upcoming Election.

SMITH/VEITCH-Be

It Resolved that Council approves the building upgrades to Prairie Crocus Regional Library as presented. CARRIED

POD/CREIGHTON-

Be It Resolved that Rivers Legion Branch #75 has been granted permission to extend the Noise By-law (2018-09) from 10:00PM to 12:00am for their event on August 19, 2023 with the condition that they notify neighbouring homes/ businesses. Be It Further Resolved that permission

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July 18, 2023

has been granted to Rivers Legion Branch #75 to close 2nd Avenue from the Main Entrance of Rivers Legion (633-2nd Ave) to the Canada Post Main Entrance (587-2nd Ave) for their event on August 19, 2023.

CARRIED

RM of Sifton-Letter of Support-Reviewed and more informationrequested

MONTHLY REPORTS:

Public Works & Utilities Monthly Report-AAO L. Gill-Reviewed and filed DFA Site 73 Tendered Quotes-More information requested from bidder.

Monthly Police Report Chief L. Schwartz-Reviewed and filed

Fire & Emergency Services. Monthly Report-Fire Chief J Duthie-Reviewed and filed

SMITH/VEITCH-Be

It Resolved that the List of Accounts submitted to Council and having been certified by said council and totalling the sum of

$236,306.60 be hereby passed for payment. CARRIED

POD/CREIGHTONWhereas SPINDLER, RYAN & EDWARDS, MEGAN owner(s) of property legally described as being; DESC SW32-12-20W , applied to the Council for approval to construct an approach as per Policy PW_04-15, in order to: provide access to land; Therefore be it resolved that council approve said application with the following conditions. That the approach be built in accordance with the provisions of The Water Rights Act and regulations set forth through the Province of Manitoba. CARRIED

SMITH/VEITCHWhereas 10149918 MB LTD JMI VENTURES owner(s) of property legallydescribed as being; LOT 2 BLK 68437 (354 Taylor Road) and LOT 3 BLK 68437 (344 Taylor Road) , applied to the Council for approval to construct an approach as per Policy PW_04-15, in order to:

Provide access to land; Therefore be it resolved that Council approve said application with the following conditions. That the approach be built in accordance with the provisions of The Water Rights Act and regulations set forth through the Province of Manitoba. CARRIED MASON/SMITH

Whereas Riverdale Municipality has received a subdivision application tosubdivide 39.13 acres of NW 23-12-21W into 6 industrial lots with 30.14 residual acres remaining; Be it resolved that the Council of Riverdale Municipality approve the subdivision application, file number 4443-23-8537, with the following conditions; That all provincial requirements set forth by Community Planning be met. CARRIED POD/VEITCH-Be it resolved that Council is prepared to offer SHELLY BROWN of SHELLY MOM’S KITCHEN $50,000.00 for the property 650-nd Ave being legally described as 27/30-1-236

from landowner SHELLY BROWN. And whereas that there be no conditions set on the sale of this land to Riverdale Municipality from Shelly Brown (landowner).

7.1 BSC Grant-Mayor Lamb to remain on the grant application (as per recommendation from C. Dysart), and to fill out all paperwork applicablefor the Grant. Mayor Lamb to adjust the grant as allowed to remove the digital ice and use the grant towards the chiller structure (as applied for).

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TIONS:

Councillor CreightonDiscussion on the status of the sale of equipment including the HandiVan & Olympia Ice Resurfacer.

Request to have Memorial Drive cut

Discussion on the Riverdale Lot on Daly Beach Road and have administration report on changing the Zone from Rural Residential to Commercial.

Discussion on Home

Hardware Lot and have administration enforce our zoning by-laws and policies to ensure the space is safe & secure. Questioned if there was a budget item for 2023 for the Golf Course Pillars/ Entrance to be done.

Councillor Veitch

Discussion on the establishment of a well in the North West side of the Municipality. Advised on a letter that would be addressed to Council from the ADP

Councillor Smith

Asked to look into the mowing schedule for the SE corner of Riverdale Municipality as it seems to have been missed.

Councillor Pod asked to look into a tractor & truck (antique) parked in compound for restoration to be used for community events.

MAYOR’S REMARKS & SUGGESTIONS: Requested that a sign be put up in the Campground to advise visitors on how to book Provincial Announcement regarding the work being done to the Dam

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Step up to a new school year! Get ready to do your best. You can do it!

Most schools supply the basic items and equipment you need to start, but may expect you to bring some supplies to help out. So, get packed and enjoy this fresh start!

When you are a student, school and homework are your “job.” Arrive prepared every day and you will be able to:

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Pack favorite foods that will give your lunch “nutritional” punch! Choose healthful dessert too. Go through the maze to put your choice into the bag:

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“How Do You Like Them Apples?”

Have you heard about a man named Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727)? He lived in England. He was one of the world’s greatest mathematicians. One day when he was wandering in a garden thinking, he watched an apple fall from a tree (some stories say that he was hit in the head by a falling apple.) This action made him think about “gravity” or the force with which the earth pulls things toward its center. If you throw a ball into the air, gravity is what causes

it to fall back down to you. Gravity gives us weight on the earth. It is the force that keeps the planets in our solar system on their

Scientists use math. Can you fill in the missing math symbol or number to make each equation correct?

Rapid City Regional Library is helping your child fall in love with reading

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

The head librarian Shirley, at the Rapid City Library, has put on some amazing activities and events for the Rapid City kids this summer. So many wonderful ways to encourage the kids to read more and more books throughout their summer vacation. She is able to accomplish all of this with her other staff members Sally, Colton, and Michelle and her two summer teen helpers.

On Wednesday mornings they have the summer palooza from 10:30am to 11:30am. This was the summertime version of Story Time. Children of all ages are welcome. The kids have grown to call this their secret club. There are about 20-25 kids each week.

On July 13 they had a kid’s paint class. On July 27 they had a kid’s cooking class. On August 10 they had a kid’s challenge.

To keep the older children engaged in reading for the summer, the library staff have the Survivor Reading Challenge running throughout the summer. All the kids participating in the Challenge are trapped on an imaginary island and they must read books to take part in the challenges to survive on the island. Every time they finish reading five books, they get to take part in one of eight challenges set out for them. The first challenge was found inside a balloon that they popped, and it was to make a Flag for their island. The second challenge was to build a shelter for the island out of popsicle sticks. The next challenge was to build a fishing rod, in which they would use to fish for the title or author of their next book. Challenge

Rivers/Daly Fire Department report

On July 23, at 6:39pm, RDFD was dispatched to a hydro line down, and trees smoking, at a residence in the RM of Elton. No damage was done to any buildings, and thankfully no injuries. Crews remained on scene to keep the area secure, until MB Hydro crews were able to repair the hydro line.

On August 1, at 8:29pm, RDFD was dispatched to a possible MVC, 3 miles north of Rivers, in Oakview Municipality. The call came from an I-Phone crash notification. Upon arrival, there was a single vehicle roll over, with injuries. Rivers EMS, Minnedosa EMS, Russell EMS, Rivers Police Service, STARS and RCMP were also dispatched to the call. Crews remained on scene assisting RCMP with keeping the scene secured and rerouting traffic, as PR 250 was shut down for several hours. The road was reopened on August 2, around 2:30am.

On August 2, a short while after clearing the accident scene, from August 1, at 4:37am, RDFD, Rivers EMS and Rivers Police Service, were dispatched to an unknown fire in Bradwardine. Upon arrival, there was a fire pit fire, that had jumped out of the pit, to the surrounding grass, close to a home. Crews extinguished the fire quickly and the scene was cleared at 5:30am.

Thank you to all members for your continuous hard work, thank you to Provincial 911 Local 803 for your dispatching expertise, and to all other agencies we’ve worked with the past couple weeks.

four is a message in a bottle. Challenge five is to find the pirate treasure. Challenge six is a tropical storm, making a cloud in a jar. Challenge seven is building a sandcastle and bringing in a picture for the librarians to see. And finally challenge eight

is to build a raft our of twigs. The best part is they have to read their way off the island.

If you get the chance to stop in and see the team at the Rapid City Library, it is worth it.

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PHOTO BY JESSICA COULTER

Rapid City Regional Library kids corner is ready for its readers.