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Art inspired by a book

Harding’s own Mary Lowe, with the help of her husband Eric, has created yet another beautiful piece of art and the inspiration was from a book. Mary is a part of an artist collective called Drawn Together. Each

Can collections for canoes

successful and whenever I hear food bank, my ears always perk up!”

She then brought the suggestion to Riverdale Harvest, which supported the idea and asked her to present the promo -

artist chose a book written by a female prairie writer and then created an art project inspired by their chosen book. Her book was Cool Water written by Diane Warren.

This sculpture, Dan, is framed out of rebar, covered in chicken wire, then wrapped in rags dipped in wallpaper paste. Plaster is used to get rid of bumps.

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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.

All students stayed behind to help check expiry dates, sort and

put away in the proper place on the shelving units. They were fantastic! We are very, very pleased.”

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.

Last, it was painted to bring Dan the horse to life. It took a total of three months to create, and it took over Mary and Eric’s dining room for that time. The Drawn Together show was at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba in April to June 2023. This beautiful piece of art will be moving to the Mennonite gallery in Winnipeg in 2024.

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It took a while, but I finally get it…

Change speed zones now!

The past two columns have been about highways within towns. The issue I have with Highways, or Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, is that they have a hugely difficult process for doing something as simple as changing speed zones. The particular question I have is: Why have they not lowered the speed limit east of Neepawa on Hwy. 16 at the eastern boundary of the town limits? The amount of traffic on that piece of road is going to lead to accidents and possibly death that could well be at a reduced risk of happening if the speed limit was lowered. Currently it is 100 km/hr and that is senseless.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has promised yet another study to see if they will “allow” a speed reduction. In response to one of my earlier columns, a reader emailed me that maybe “some concerned Neepawa citizens could go out and move them at night.” I can just imagine how big a fine that would cause.

It seems that speed limits are not applied fairly or sensibly. Quite correctly, the speed entering Rapid City, from a long way out is 50 km/ hr. But Neepawa is 100.

I asked Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure if the Town of Neepawa was the Traffic Control Authority within the boundaries of the Town of Neepawa. Well, yes and no. Here’s their answer: “Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is the traffic authority for much of the provincial highway network as shown on the attached map.”

When I contacted the government about the map they promised me and didn’t send, they did send it later and I printed it out. Seems that a road is not just a road. They must have complicated categories.

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I am sure you would be interested in knowing that the map shows that just within the Town of Neepawa there are Provincial Trunk Highways

(PTH) Declared, Provincial Roads

(PR) Declared, Provincial Trunk Highways (PTH) Designated, Provincial Roads(PR) Designated and Grant-In-Aid Streets. Here is how the authority is spread out.

MTI responsibilities are shown as Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH)

“Declared” or Provincial Road (PR)

“Declared,” and includes Hurrell Road/Rosedale Avenue Access Road at the north edge of the Town of Neepawa (the Town), PTH 5 north and south of PTH 16, and the road segment in question, PTH 16 east of the south junction of PTH 5 (as well as PTH 16 west of the Town Limits).

The Town of Neepawa is the traffic authority and can set speed limits on municipal roads and some PTH and PR roads within their jurisdiction. The Town of Neepawa is the traffic authority on PTHs and PRs that are “Designated”. On these “Designated” roads, the Town of Neepawa has the authority to set the speed limit(s) including on the portion of PTH 16 that is shown as “Designated” on the attached map.

The legal declaration for PTHs and PRs can be found in the regulations under the Transportation Infrastructure Act available online at https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/

That link to the regulations leads one to a 78 page document. Really, 78 pages just to define what a road is basically. Certainly glad that’s all cleared up.

I am certain there are times when a 78 page document, and God only knows how many other pages of rules and regulations along with it, may be necessary. But it’s not as if the Town of Neepawa council (and its citizens) are asking for a four lane overpass or even a set of traffic control lights. All that is being asked is that about four traffic speed limit signs be moved a few hundred yards down the road. Since this column was first drafted, another accident has happened at the junction of Hwy. 5 and 1 near Carberry. Premier Stefanson said after the earlier multi fatality accident that a study would be done as per policy. What the premier and the minister should have said is that while the study was being done, the speed limits would immediately lowered to 80 km/hr. The same statement should be made for Neepawa. The bureaucrats would likely object but I ask, who is in charge anyway, the bureaucrats or the premier? It’s certainly not the citizens and their safety.

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.

Throughout the years I lived in my parent’s home, there were carefully observed customs. One of them was a two-part custom, deep cleaning the house, spring and fall. I’m talking Mennonite clean! The shelves in the cupboards and closets emptied, washed and goods selectively replaced; the bottoms of the chairs and the backs of the dressers scrubbed and dried; windows– inside and out and screens in season; oven and tub cleaned to the nth degree. In fall it included the airing of the hand crafted woollen comforters and feather pillows. In spring it included sprucing up the front steps. It seemed like a big to-do about nothing. For the years I raised families, I followed many of these customs by rout. Then I allowed them to lapse. Really, how dirty can a home with a couple of seniors, and no dogs, get? I have found out, sadly, that the answer is ‘quite’. The spring cleaning frees one to spend all the time one wants out of doors, gardening, playing and sometimes, sitting! There are no niggling thoughts of what should/could be done in the house– other than the never-ending three meals a day and laundry! The fall cleaning makes up for that time away from home maintenance and prepares one to set aside time for crafting, reading and watching television with a clear conscience. It takes several days to satisfactorily achieve a deep clean, but its worth it. It took a while, but I finally get it.

Ed was a stickler for a tidy, and clean, vehicle. That’s not to say that on a perfect harvest day he didn’t get impatient when our son spent considerable time deep cleaning the combine before heading to the field! And if one was planning to attend a family gathering or a church service, the vehicle was as clean as driving on country roads allowed. In the years of raising families, I gave up on a clean car. Kids in the car meant stuff, on the floor, in the pockets, on the back window ledge. Things that kept them quiet, entertained and educated while we travelled. And yes, there were spills and stains. Gordon also appreciates a clean and tidy vehicle. I try to take out whatever I bring in, give the dust on the dash a swipe when I see, head through the car wash regularily and , in general, treat a vehicle with respect. It took a while, but I finally got it.

There are other aspects of daily living where I am recognising that my way may not always be the best way. Filed in my memory bank are examples of better ways. Better ways of dealing with people, better ways of gardening, better ways of performing mundane, repetitious tasks. I smile at this, for I am very familiar with the expression ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.’ Well, hallelujah I am not an old dog! I am still learning new things, about myself, and my world. And I do wonder how much more I can learn… and then I will say again, it took a while, but I finally got it!

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Manitoba making changes to Agricultural Crown Lands leases

The Manitoba government is making changes to the Agricultural Crown Lands (ACL) Leases and Permits Regulation to support improving forage productivity, growing the livestock industry, and advancing sustainability after receiving public feedback, Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.

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“The Agricultural Crown Lands Program is meant to strengthen the livestock industry, enhance productivity and encourage growth,” said Johnson. “At the same time, the ACL Program needs to work for leaseholders and Indigenous Peoples who use these lands for traditional purposes and to exercise treaty rights. After a 45-day public comment period that included Indigenous communities and organizations, as well as stakeholders, we are revising the ACL Leases and Permits Regulation to improve the program for all who use it.”

Agricultural Crown lands are parcels of land vested to Manitoba that the government leases to producers for agricultural use, including grazing, haying or annual cropping. Agricultural Crown lands are important public assets economically, environmentally, and socially. Agriculturally, these Crown lands are essential to supporting and growing the livestock industry in Manitoba, and provide mitigation and adaptation to climate change, the minister noted.

Based on the public feedback, the revised ACL Leases and Permits Regulation will enable outgoing leaseholders to choose the value of improvements for compensation at

either the value set out in the appraisal report or a lesser value they specify, the minister added.

The Manitoba government began to modernize the ACL program in 2017 to increase access for Indigenous, young, and new farmers. It was updated significantly in 2019 to enable leases to be allocated by auction and to set rates at market-based rents.

The current amendments to the ACL Leases and Permits Regulation include:

• reducing forage lease rents over the next several years to help producers recover from drought and flood conditions in recent seasons.

• extending lease terms to a maximum of 20 years from 15 years when producers invest in forage productivity improvements.

• enabling 15-year leaseholders to transfer the remaining years of their leases to an eligible third party.

• developing a process that could enable legacy leaseholders to transfer their agricultural Crown lands to a third party by nominating the next leaseholder if the agricultural Crown lands are not selected under Treaty Land Entitlement and do not impact Indigenous treaty rights.

• including non-profit Indigenous organizations to be eligible to hold forage leases, in addition to the bands that are already eligible; and

• formalizing the process for assessing land productivity used to determine rent to create an incentive to manage the land and invest in its productivity.

The amendments to the ACL Leases and Permits Regulation will come into force on Jan. 1, 2024.

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A choice we muSt mAke

One of my favorite Old Testament characters is a man named Joshua. He succeeded Moses as the leader of ancient Israel after the former’s death. Moses lead the Israelites to freedom from slavery in Egypt. He led them to Mt. Sinai where God gave them a code of moral, economic, social and religious laws they were to obey. Moses built a place where the people could come to worship God and offer the required sacrifices to atone for their sins. He also set up a system of civil government to enforce God’s laws and lead the people to the eastern border of the Promised Land.

Just before he died, Moses appointed Joshua as his successor. Under his leadership, the Israelites entered the Promised Land and conquered all of the major cities within their borders. That took almost 40 years. Joshua’s final act was to divide the land into 12 provinces and assign them to the different families (also known as tribes or clans) as God directed. Then, having completed all God asked of him, he died at the age of 110.

But before he died, he shared one final message with his people. They had a choice to make; and how they chose would determine their national future.

Joshua was no dummy. Observations made during his 80 years in various leadership roles (40 of them as Moses’ successor) had revealed a serious problem in the nation. Their devotion to God was being slowly eroded. Little by little, they were being lured to turn away from God and worship the deities of the nations among whom they lived. For some, the lure was too strong to resist. They served God; but they also served the gods of their non-Israelite friends and neighbors. That was not acceptable to God or Joshua.

After identifying the problem, Joshua warned them of the consequences they would face if they continued this practice. And then he issued this challenge. “Make up your mind,” he said. “Choose who you will serve. Choose now; but choose wisely, because you and your descendants will have to live with the consequences of your choice.”

To their credit, the people chose to put away their foreign gods and faithfully follow and worship the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Israel). The opening verses of the book of Judges tell us that they served God all the days of Joshua and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua. But after that, when faced with the same choices their ancestors had faced, they chose differently-and they suffered accordingly. To get the full story, I would suggest that you read through the Old Testament book of Judges.

If Joshua could stand among us today, he would call us out for having made gods of ourselves and for thinking that we can go our own way, do our own thing, make our own rules and live by them; and he would warn us of the danger that awaits us if we continue on this path.

Then he would ask us to choose who we will serve. He would give us two options. We could serve the eternal, unchanging God who is revealed in the pages of the Holy Bible; or we can serve one of the many gods we have made. That is a choice that each of us must make. No one can make it for us. But we must choose wisely. We and those who come after us will have to live with the consequences of that choice.

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Sand or Sand Trap What are you doing August

long weekend?

here is a lot to be thankful for living in this small slice of countryside. One of the best things is being able to decide on a Saturday or Sunday morning that today is the day I go fishing or golfing or swimming on a

Beaches and Golf Courses

Thot summer day. And on a long weekend in August, you can do all three if you want. Some of best days are getting a way from it all and enjoying a day in the sand, on the green or in a boat.

If you get a chance, it is worth your time to check out one of these locations in our communities.

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Rapid City beach is on a small lake above a dam on the Little Saskatchewan. The campground has twelve sites with lovely mature pines, an adjacent children’s park and small beach that was full of sand. The lake is lovely for both canoeing and wildlife watching with abundant birds, wildlife and the fishing is great. You can even spot river otters.

Rivers beach can be found within the rolling hills of southwestern Manitoba in Rivers Campground. This park consists of 38 hectares of mixed grass prairie, and the campground is located on Lake Wahtopanah, a reservoir that was created by damming the Little Saskatchewan River. The name Wahtopanah is a form of a native word watopapinah meaning “canoe people”. For those families who like to spend time in the great outdoors, embark from the boat launch on Lake Wahtopanah and fish for pike, walleye, and perch. A playground, beach facilities and concession are also on site. Larger groups can hold their event in the group use area of the park.

Kenton reservoir is a small quaint beach beside Kenton Dam. There is a perfect little swim dock that the kids can jump off and cannonball into the water. A sand volleyball court, campground and fishing dock make for a great get away for any family.

Salt Lake beach is situated nearby to the hamlet of Lenore. A perfect place to float on a dinghy or a boat launch to go out for a paddle. Picnic tables for a lunch or a camp site for the weekend, this is a beautiful spot located just East of Lenore on Salt Lake Rd. Salt Lake Beach is a great location to visit if you’re passing through, and it’s an even better location if you’re a local that never knew about it before.

Riverdale Golf and Country Club was opened in 1949 and features all the hallmarks of Manitoba golf. This 9-hole golf course is a beautiful stop just outside of Rivers for your personal golf tour and will be sure to challenge you, with sand traps and water features, all while having a fun time.

Valleyview Golf Course, located in the community of Rapid City, is a 9-hole course that offers beautiful scenery within the valley. This course features water and sand and unmatched views of the little Saskatchewan.

Oak Lake Golf Club has an excellent 9-hole golf course with grass greens and watered fairways. It is a short course, but trees and hills come into play on holes 2 through 6, adding an extra challenge. Visit the clubhouse to rent clubs, pull carts or a power cart. The clubhouse also sells light lunches and confectionary and is open from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, May 1 through September 30. Located just off highway number 1 in Oak Lake, MB.

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Manitoba Government

As part of its ongoing commitment to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife, the Manitoba government has approved $473,000 for new projects this year through the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund (FWEF), Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced today.

“Protecting and enriching provincial fish and wildlife populations is a priority for the Manitoba government, and we know that many agencies and organizations working in the field are well-positioned to develop initiatives that support sustainability through innovation,” said Nesbitt.

“I am pleased to announce that $473,000 for new project approvals this year will help conserve, manage and enhance fish and wildlife species across our great province.”

The new projects will focus on infrastructure improvements across the province, such as the installation of boat launches and floating docks, wildlife management area enhancements, and educational campaigns to enhance community engagement with Manitobans, the minister noted.

The Manitoba government is also announcing an additional $750,000 contribution to support the 2024 FWEF grant process, which is now underway. In order for applications to be considered in this round of proposals, letters of intent must be submitted by Sept. 1.

Non-profit groups, local agencies and research organizations can apply for funding for initiatives that conserve and enhance Manitoba’s fish and wildlife populations, including those that:

• study fish and wildlife populations;

• promote sustainable and ethical hunting and angling practices through education;

• protect or improve critical fish and wildlife production habitat; and

• secure property to provide public access to angling and hunting opportunities or to protect critical fish and wildlife production habitat.

Every year, the Manitoba government contributes 10 per cent of the annual fees collected from recreational angling, hunting and trapping licences, as well as all restitution payments collected from fish and wildlife infractions, and all voluntary donations to the fund.

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RCMP inducted in the Order of the Buffalo Hunt

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Premier Heather Stefanson and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen have awarded one of Manitoba’s highest honours, the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, to Manitoba RCMP members, past and present, to recognize the 150th anniversary of their service to the public and security of Manitoba.

“For 150 years, the RCMP has protected Manitobans across our province by acting with integrity, demonstrating compassion and serving with excellence,” said Stefanson. “Every day, officers and civilian employees make valuable contributions to the communities they serve. Today, we thank all RCMP employees, past and present, for their perseverance, duty, and significant contributions to protecting and serving Manitobans.”

The award honours the exemplary services provided by the RCMP “D” Division to Manitoba and is an opportunity to recognize their service and sacrifice with the deep gratitude of all Manitobans.

“On behalf of all members of the Manitoba legislature, it is my great pleasure to pay tribute to 150 years of service from members of the RCMP to our province,” said Goertzen. “The dedication and relentless commitment to Manitoba from our RCMP members is being recognized by investing them into the prestigious Order of the Buffalo Hunt.” Manitoba’s Order of the Buffalo Hunt was established in 1957. The honour is bestowed by the Manitoba government on individuals and groups who demonstrate outstanding skills in the areas of leadership, service and community commitment.

“Sextortion”

Sextortion: the practice of extorting money or sexual favors from someone by threatening to reveal evidence of their sexual activity.

Sextortion occurs when threats are made to share intimate details, sexual images, or intimate videos of a person online if certain demands aren’t met. Extortionists might do this to get money, sexual favors, more nude photos, or something else. It’s more common than you might think, and the victims are both men and women. Unfortunately, our community is not immune to sextortion scams, and these scams occur here, in Rivers, from time to time.

It often involves “grooming” someone for weeks or months before turning into blackmail. For example, there may be a connection made through an online dating, social media, or gaming app who sends a “friend request,” flirts, appears to be very friendly, or shows interest in starting a relationship. They almost always use a fake identity profile.

As trust is built, people might decide to trust them with sexual images including nude selfies. They might request, persuade, or force people to do this. In some cases, they may ask the person to perform sexual acts in front of a webcam and record it without their permission.

Once the scammer has these images, they threaten to share them with family and friends, or publicly publish them online. They use these threats to coerce the victim into giving them things, most often money or sexual favours.

If anyone has been victimized by sextortion, it is recommended to break off communication immediately. Compromised social media accounts should be deactivated immediately. They don’t have to be deleted but deactivated. Change passwords and keep them a secret. Keep a record of any conversations that you’ve had with the extortionists and don’t send money or gift cards. (If gift cards are requested for any sort of payment purpose, that’s a red flag; you’re being scammed!)

Anyone who is a victim of sextortion can Go to NeedHelpNow.ca for guidance on what to do next. Furthermore, report to Cybertip.ca. All concerns about sextortion are also forwarded to police.

Stay well & stay safe,

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Manitoba Liberal Party members meet at Discovery Center to hear concerns

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In Brandon, on Sunday July 30, 2023 at the Brandon Riverbank Discovery Center a buzz of enthusiastic conversations took place as residents of Brandon had the unique opportunity to meet and interact with key figures from the Manitoba Liberal Party. Party leader Dougald Lamont, along with local MLA candidates Michelle Budiwski (Spruce Woods) and Trenton Zazalak, (Brandon East), gathered to engage in a listening session with the community, showcasing their commitment to understanding the concerns and aspirations of the people they seek to represent.

The event brought together not only the local MLA candidates but also candidates from outside of Westman, Charles Ward (Assiniboia), Jean-Luc Bouche (Radisson), and Neil Stewart (Lakeside), demonstrating the party’s dedication to fostering connections with residents from across Manitoba. Despite their roots in Winnipeg, the candidates took the time to come to Brandon, showing their sincere interest in hearing directly from the people about their hopes and needs for the province.

In the spirit of #REALchange, the emphasis of the event was on listening rather than speaking. Attendees were encouraged to share their stories, challenges, and ideas with the candidates, generating an open and welcoming atmosphere. Conversations touched on a wide range of topics, including healthcare, senior services, accessibility, education, economic development, the environment, and rural infrastructure.

Michelle Budiwski (Rivers) and Trenton Zazalak (Brandon), both deeply connected to the local community, listened intently to the concerns expressed by their fellow residents. Their presence demonstrated the party’s desire to have representatives who are not only from the community but are genuinely invested in the region’s future, socially and economically. Both Budiwski and Zazalak have backgrounds in business, entrepreneurship, and education as well as a long history of social activism.

The listening session allowed the party’s candidates to gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by Brandon residents. Attendees appreciated the chance to have their voices heard and felt empowered by the receptive atmosphere.

The Manitoba Liberal Party’s approach to governance focuses on community-driven change, ensuring that policies and initiatives are informed by the experiences and perspectives of the people they impact. The listening session exemplified the party’s commitment to building policies based on evidence and public input.

As the event concluded, the air was filled with optimism and hope for a more inclusive and responsive political landscape. The connections forged between the party’s candidates and the residents of Brandon laid the foundation for a collaborative journey towards a brighter future for the province.

$4.4 Million to support growing Westman communities

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Manitoba Government

The Manitoba government is investing $4.4 million in the Westman region through the Arts, Culture and Sport in Community Fund to 43 projects to increase access to high-quality arts, culture, and sport programming to build stronger communities, Deputy Premier Cliff Cullen announced here today.

“The Westman community is bursting with culture, art and sports, and these investments continue to build more vibrant spaces that are accessible and have a lasting impact,” said Cullen. “Today’s investment provides significant economic impact, while bringing together Westman communities.”

The Arts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) Fund supports the development and renewal of spaces and facilities needed for arts, culture and amateur sport programming and activity.

“Brandon and the entire Westman region serve as an important cultural and sports hub for Manitoba and investing in these communities supports the health and well-being of Manitobans,” said Cullen. “These investments advance key initiatives that encourage continued growth of our economy and support.”

The Large Capital Grants Program aims improve the quality, accessibility and availability of local facilities that support arts, culture and amateur sport activities and programs.

The Small Capital Grants and Special Initiatives Program funded 33 projects worth $1.3 million in the Westman region, including Hockey Brandon to start sub -

sidizing children’s entry into hockey, Western Manitoba Regional Library to acquire more accessible furniture, and Rivers Train Station to install and repair two murals. Small Capital: Awards between 50 and 100 per cent of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $300,000 for projects that support the development and renewal of the facilities and spaces needed for arts, culture and sport programming and activities.

• Forrest Special Projects Group, Forrest Special Projects Group, $31,104.00

• Rivers and Area Game and Fish Association Inc., Archery Sport Development, $25,000.00

Special Initiatives: Awards between 50 and 100 per cent of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $300,000 for projects that will strengthen the arts, culture and sport sectors, enhance their ability to bring Manitobans together, and contribute to thriving sustainable communities.

• Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee, Murals Project, $25,000.00

Community Celebrations: Grants up to 100 per cent of eligible expenses to a maximum of $5,000.00 for projects that bring Manitobans together to celebrate their unique culture, heritage and/or community.

• Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee, Rolling into Rivers - Sekine Heritage Festival $5,000.00

These programs support initiatives such as organizational development opportunities, training, technology, volunteer and equipment development, and those opportunities that will increase participation and engagement in arts, culture, or sport programming.

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Substitute teachers employed under a Substitute Teacher contract with Rolling River School Division in the 2022-2023 school year must call 204-867-2754, Ext 225 or email shyde@rrsd.mb.ca to reactivate employment status as a substitute teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Annual Farmers Golf Tournament

On July 29, the annual Farmers’ Golf Tournament was held to help fundraise for the Riverdale Golf Club. The tournament was a 4-person scramble. The tournament had 100 people sign up, forming 25 teams to support this great cause. It was $300 per team to enter. Entry included golf plus cart, two meals and a chance to win some great prizes, including cash prizes.

Registration was between 11am and 12pm. Shotgun started at 12:30pm. The cash prizes were given away

Three teams taking their putts on hole #9. for closet to the pin, longest putt, longest drive, longest drive seniors, and closet to the barrel on 5/14. A total of $1100 was given away in prizes for these winners. $15000 hole-in-one was sponsored by Way-mor Agencies.

Dustin Veitch has run the tournament for over 10 years. Scott Peters joined Dustin this year to help with sponsors and set-up for the tournament. “Stressful setting up making sure everything was ready but it was awesome”, says Scott Peters.

All food was prepared by club house manager Shelley Brown and her team. A fantastic burger with beer for lunch and a delicious supper of roast beef, roasted potatoes, gravy and salad.

Winners with a score of -10 were Casey Mommer, Brett Mann, Jordan Zink, and Dwight Kinley. The fundraiser brought in approximately $5,300 before concession and beer sales. This money will be used to help build a new bathroom and canteen on hole #5.

A thank you to the sponsors: Way-mor Agencies, Molson, Westoba, Woodworth Dodge, BASF, UPL, FMC, Nutrien Ag Solutions, and Syngenta. Thank-you to Shelley and her team for the amazing food, Dustin Veitch for his work and commitment to the tournament, all the volunteers who helped set-up the tent and tables and Kyle Ratz with his green team for having the course in fantastic shape.

Sleep and fish on ice A new winter experience

Submitted Manitoba Government

The Manitoba government is expanding a program that allows commercial tourism outfitters the opportunity to create unique overnight accommodations on ice for anglers and eco-tourists, Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced today.

“Last year was the first time Manitoba resource tourism operators had the chance to offer on-ice overnight accommodations to anglers on Lake Winnipeg and it was a resounding success,” said Nesbitt. “I know Manitobans are enjoying summer right now but winter will be here before we know it and our government is pleased to expand the eligibility of this innovative program, which offers anglers and eco-adventure tourists a world-class winter experience.”

This winter, commercial tourism outfitters will have the opportunity to offer overnight accommodations on ice on 20 waterbodies throughout Manitoba. The expanded program will allow both new and existing resource tourism operators to apply to offer overnight accommodations on ice.

“We have heard loud and clear from our members, their guests and Manitoba anglers that there is demand for overnight accommodations on ice in our province,”

said Mat Hobson, president, Manitoba Lodges and Outfitters Association. “We are overjoyed that the Manitoba government has worked with us to develop the safe and sustainable framework that they are rolling out across our province.”

Based on a Department of Natural Resources and Northern Development review as well as stakeholder feedback, the expanded program will include provisions that:

• restrict permits for certain lakes to existing operators to prevent oversaturation in limited markets;

• increase the buffer distance from 50 metres to 200 metres from developed areas including residences, vacation homes or businesses;

• introduce a requirement for operators to affix multidirectional safety reflectors to all four corners of each accommodation unit; and

• allow operators to include a storage structure as part of the portable camp application.

Operators will still be required to meet all other specified environmental, safety and recreational vehicle construction standards, noted Nesbitt.

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SUBMITTED PHOTOS FILE PHOTO Deluxe ice fishing cabin for rent. Three teams finishing up on hole #7.

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