July 14, 2023

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Perfect day for the Rollin’ into Rivers Parade

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By Donna Morken

After months of planning the “Rollin into Rivers Sekine Heritage and Rivers 110th” took place this past weekend. The Rivers Train Station Committee member Heather Lamb came up with the name and everything “rolled” along from there. All the raffle draws were drawn by our Member of Parliament Dan Mazier and Rivers Police Chief Lon Schwartz . VIA Rail provided a Trip for two from Winnipeg to Churchill and

Can collections for canoes

As reported in the March 9 edition, the

tion to the schools. Pupils co-ordinated the entire

cans from the school foyer into the church basement the after-

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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.

ing 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!”

PHOTOS BY JESSICA COULTER

back as a raffle, with Gerry Gourlay being drawn as the winner. RTSRC member Susan Citulsky quilted a Sekine Bicycle Wall Hanging for a raffle with Eileen Harrison’s name drawn, the Sekine Bicycle was donated by Al and Donna Morken with Wendy Wood winning it. The RTSRC basket donated to those that chose to ride on the bicycle tours with A & L Cycle was won by Tom Harland. A & L Cycle provided a prize that was won by Tom Ryall and the youngest rider Oliver received a t shirt. A children’s area was created by the

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

RTSRC with over 50 children participating in the corn hole toss, “Spike” coloring contest, count the coffee beans in a jar and of course having a photo taken in the “Caboose” photo booth. Young and old took advantage of the booth and had their smiling faces in the windows. The winners of the coloring contest were determined by pulling names out of 3 brightly colored bags. Winners were Marlie, Maisie and Tenley.

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Photo by Sheila Runions

Photo by Heather Gray

The canoe at Rivers Elementary School was adequately filled.

Brandon’s 26th Field Regiment Pipe Band joined with the Rivers and District Pipe Band to kick off the parade.

Al Lepp driving one of his many Peterbilt trucks pulling a B-train.

Waves of Hope Dragon Boat Team formed in 1999 as Canada’s 12th dragon boat team for breast cancer survivors.

Couldn’t have asked for a better weekend for Rollin’ into Rivers

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Haylee won the count the coffee bean contest, incidentally there were 1111 coffee beans in the mason jar. We were fortunate to have Jenna Desilets from Winnipeg and Aeleen Sclater to assist our members with this area. Displays were set up regarding the Rivers Train Station, the Sekine Bicycle, the Rivers and Area Community Foundation, and Riverdale Municipality Community Development Corporation. Grey Ridge Coffee worked with the committee to put together, Beanery Brew. The Beanery was the nick name of the restaurant that was built inside the first train station as well as the current station. This restaurant was open 24 hours a day and not only served coffee, but breakfasts, lunch, and dinner. At Christmas it had a special menu and was even famous for its homemade mushroom soup. Currently two of many projects the station is working on is a virtual tour of the former airbase here and a heritage interpretive centre. Many stories were shared, with memories that were made to last until the next time.

Kids bike decorating contest

Tractor Trekkers for 2023---Mark Gill, Les Wood, Lawrence McFarlene, Jim James, Rodney Cairns, Marving Elder, Gerry Shanks, Dan Lovatt, Tom Ryall, Darren Paddock (Back Row) Andy Lovatt, Josh Krahn, Ted Krahn, Andy Corby, Ron Krahn, Harvey Woods, Caleb Paddock, Harry Airey, Alec Gerrard

Congratulations to Wendy Wood who won the Sekine Bicycle and Eileen Harrison who won the Sekine Quilt Wall Hanging and Tom Ryall who won the A&L Cycle Basket.

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By Dianne Kowalchuk

Thirteen young bikers took part in the Decorated Bike Contest that was part of the Community Parade held on Saturday, July 8. Winners in the 8 to 12 years category were: Emma Johnston (1st), Bridget Stewart (2nd) and Ronan Stewart (3rd). Winners in the 7 years and under category were Kinsley Trusty (1st), Kiera and Jaylyn Johnston (2nd), and Audrey Bayne (3rd). Cash prizes were given to the winners, and all riders received candy bags. The contest was sponsored by Rivers Women’s Institute.

Tractor Trekkers for 2023

In support of Western Manitoba Cancer Care Centre

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By Joan Airey

On July 9, nineteen men, driving eighteen vintage or antique tractors, left Rivers Sunday morning on the Rivers Annual Tractor Trek to Clack’s Museum in the RM of Oakview. Participants came from Brandon, Souris, Alexander, Oak Lake, Oak River, and Rivers area. The youngest driver was Caleb Paddock driving the oldest tractor, a 1944 John Deere Model B. Senior driver was Gerald Shanks of Brandon driving a John Deere 420. Shanks previously farmed in the Pettapiece area. Several participants and supporters of the trek toured the museum before enjoying a barbecued beef lunch. Terry Radcliffe and his staff plus several board members of the museum were on hand to help set up the day’s event. Without community members supporting the event we would not be able to raise over $2000. Redfern Farm Services, Rivers Heritage Co-op, and Tempo Emporium plus some local families donated towards providing the meal. All entry fees and donations go directly to Western Manitoba Cancer Centre. This is the second annual trek which started in 2022 when over a cup of coffee/tea a couple of antique tractor enthusiasts decided they could enjoy a trek and support a good cause.

Josh Krahn heading out on the Rivers Tractor Trek.

Chief Lon Schwartz and MP Dan Mazier drew Gerry Gourlay’s winning ticket for the VIA Rail trip.

All the kids that participated in the bike decorating contest

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DreamS worth workiNg (aND prayiNg) for, part V

To mark his 70th birthday, Canadian comedian Dave Broadfoot recorded a one-hour special for CBC television. Its title (quite appropriately, in my view) was “Old Enough to Say What I Want.” He masterfully blended his unique sense of humor with pointed social commentary; creating a program that was a delight to watch.

This weekend, I will celebrate my 72nd birthday (I’m not bragging; just reporting). Like Dave Broadfoot, I think I am old enough to say what I want. But I am also old enough to realize that there is a huge difference between saying what I want to say in a specific situation and saying what I need to say or (in some cases) saying nothing at all.

On some issues and in some situations, my words must be consistent with my calling as a Minister. As St. Paul writes, a Minister is to preach the word-to reprove, rebuke and exhort with patience and sound teaching. In addition, I am to declare “the whole counsel of God.” The principles I teach and the applications of those principles that I make must be based on teachings found in the Old Testament; explained further or affirmed (not negated) by Jesus Christ and taught by the Apostles. I must not refuse to speak about what I see in one part of Scripture just because I don’t agree with or like what it says.

Most Christian ministers will agree with what you’ve just

read. So will the teachers and spiritual leaders of other religions. They will base their teachings on their holy books, just as I base mine on the Bible. Those who hold no religious affiliation will present ideas or philosophies that are based on their own thoughts or personal convictions. What we teach isn’t the problem. How we teach it, and how we react to those who do not agree with us has become a huge problem-and it’s getting worse.

In recent years, the tone of debate on all issues (politics, religion, economics, the environment, lifestyle, etc.) has radically changed. Instead of debating issues in an atmosphere of dignity and respect, we have chosen to publicly attack the characters, integrity and reputations of those who hold beliefs with which we may not agree. Comments made are taken out of context, spread through social media and accompanied by accusations of bias, prejudice, racism or attacking another’s basic human rights. Gone are the days when people sought to work out their differences through tolerance, dialogue, understanding and finding ways to overcome differences and work together for the benefit of all people.

I may not agree with the beliefs that others have or the choices they make. I may express my disagreement with their beliefs or choices in a sermon or a column. But I will do my best to show the highest degree of respect for their character and integrity. I can only hope that they will show me the same courtesy and that we can work together to build a world in which all people are valued, respected and given the opportunity to become all that their creator intended for them to become.

Building such a world will not be easy. We must begin by seeking God’s forgiveness for allowing so much bias, prejudice and hate to embed itself in our culture. Then we must work to build bridges of love and friendship with others. It will take time; but it can be done. Will it happen in my lifetime? Maybe not; but it’s certainly a dream worth working (and praying) for.

From last weeks front page

Congratulations on your excellent Achievement Day July 6th. The members did a great job with their calves, the parents did a great job as well and it showed through their children. Also to the Airey family for hosting the day with their excellent facilities. Also to the sponsors, judges, ring people, auctioneer and anyone involved, GREAT JOB! Last but not least the purchasers of the calves. A true community spirit.

THANK YOU

~Jim Hillis~

TO: The Rivers 4H Beef Club

By Chad Carpenter Tundra

It should never happen again!

COVID-19 was among the worst diseases to hit Canada in the past 100 years or more. In my opinion, it was handled worse than any previous disease. I won’t argue that vaccines were wrong, although there is a lot of evidence that the benefits of vaccines were highly over-promoted. I would daresay that vaccines should not have been compulsory and there are those who will vehemently disagree with me. It’s just that, in general terms, I am very wary of anything being compulsory. There were people who didn’t get vaccinated who died from C-19 but there were a lot of people who didn’t get vaccinated who didn’t even get sick. There were people who had two, three or four vaccine shots and they got C-19 and some of them died.

All that said, my biggest complaint is the absurd way sick people were handled, especially those in hospitals and care homes. There were many, many people who were desperately sick and many who died, who were denied the comfort and care of loved ones in their last days. Think about how absurd this was. A person is sick and dying in care and some crazy rules about restricting loved ones was supposed to protect whom? A loved one not being allowed to come in and visit was somehow supposed to protect the sick person. How was that supposed to work?

Think about it. The care home and hospital workers all came to work, did their job, albeit under very tough conditions, and then went home. The workers lived with their families who, to some extent, were out and about in the community, presumably had close contact with spouses and kids and came back to work the next day. Like that wasn’t supposed to spread C-19? And yet,

Rita Friesen

There comes a time…

Right in the Centre

Ken Waddell

a family member visiting a sick and dying person would spread C-19. The visitation rules were insane, stupidly applied and at the very worst, cruel.

What clearly happened is that rules were made by people with little or no knowledge of reality. It was like a lot of other issues in running a country or society. The farther away from the community reality a decision is made, the worse the decision you get. Some people were running scared and combined with not actually thinking it through and not being on the front lines made for bad policy decisions. I believe that while vaccines may well have saved a lot of lives, the visitation rules may well have killed a lot of people too.

Let me give a totally unrelated example that has some application to decision making. During WWI, the Allied armies were still using cavalry horse mounted divisions. My understanding of cavalry warfare is that it was obsolete by the time of WWI but that message didn’t get through to the British generals. A cavalry charge was an awesome thing when the mounted soldiers were carrying pistols, wielding swords and running up against ground troops who had single shot rifles that were slow to re-load. By the time of WWI, the ground troops were well dug in and had machine guns, backed up by artillery. One day, the British gener-

als decided that that the Canadian Cavalry should charge the German trenches. Needless to say, they were cut to pieces with huge losses of men and horses. A few days later, the British generals decided they should try it again because, “They will never suspect we would try it again.” The Canadian commander, who had lost many men and horses said, “That’s a great idea sir, but this time, we will use British troops.” Needless to say the plan was called off. The moral of that story is decisions are best made by those most closely affected by the decision. In the C-19 situation, visitation decisions were being made by people who didn’t have to deal wit the unfavourable results.

Just like in WWI, decisions are best made in any situation by those most affected by the decision. That’s why Neepawa decisions should be made in Neepawa, Rivers decisions in Rivers and you can fit any other community name you want into that statement.

C-19 decision making drifted far away from those most affected by the decisions and we must make sure that never happens again.

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.

Re-reading ‘The Winter Years’ by James H Gray there is a sentence that I have read several times before, and this time I needed to stop and think about it. The setting is Winnipeg, the time is the 1930’s, tough economic times. The chapter titles are telling: ‘Our world stopped and we got off; Fun was where you found it; Landladies and a want-ad husband; Tuxedoes were for ditch digging; –and the one that stopped me– Into the wonderful world of bookworms.’

The author, his wife and young child, are struggling with housing, with ration coupons for clothing and food, and trying to adjust from being gainfully employed up and coming, to abject poverty. Gray contracts tuberculosis and how as it is impossible to cure at home with good food, quiet and fresh air, reluctantly consents to staying in the sanatorium. Here he meets a fellow patient– ‘Timchuk was a hollow-eyed, all skin-and-bones North End Ukrainian for whom time had almost run out.’Timchuk teaches him the value of down time, even if there may be no tomorrow. His voracious reading has made him knowledgeable of almost every subject, and the staff had long given up trying to enforce rest periods or early bedtime– Timchuk read!

The opening sentences are [In the life of just about every living thing, there comes a time for a second look, and a momentary halt is called in the struggle with environment. It happens with colts being halter-broken after the third or fourth leap for liberty. It happened to most the unemployed two or three months after going on relief, when they stopped fighting the idea and began to learn how best to live with totally altered circumstances.] When Gray came to this point he decided to use his time to study and learn, to read as much as possible. It took a while to find the type of books that he would find helpful–the most popular book in the Winnipeg Public Library was History and Power of Mind, by Robert Ingalese, a California occultist– think your way to success.

Many of us have come to the point where our life merited a second look, some of us more than once! That point of introspection, for me, has at times lead to dramatic changes with long lasting results. I was not long into my first marriage when I determined that I had not been created to be a human punching bag, and the only change would come with my breaking away, and starting over. I stopped struggling with the concept that I was deserving of such treatment, and I stopped struggling with the hope of a change in the situation. There have been times when the pause to re-evaluate and re-examine a situation has caused me to hunker down and suck it up! No life safety or security at stake in those decisions– usually a touch of pride!

There comes a time when one does stop fighting an idea and begins to learn how to best live with totally altered circumstances. Aging for example. I will never be young again, I can remain young at heart and graciously adapt to limitations. I can… but will I???

Rapid City 4-H Beef Club 68th Achievement

burg with award sponsored by Hilldern Stock Farm – Norm and Sandy Underhill.

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By Deb Inglis

The Rapid City 4-H Beef Club held their achievement in conjunction with the annual fair June 24, 2023. The day started with participating in the parade. All the members looked great in their new shirts. Right after the parade they were down to work getting their animals ready to start their show.

Announcer, Amie Griffith did a great job of welcoming everyone to the day and introducing the judges Bennett Foster & Kate Barnett. Stephen Hinsburg was the Ring Person and Photographer was Sierra Inglis who had taken the Photography Project this year for 4H.

Show started off with the Grooming Classes:

Intermediate Grooming Award sponsored by Phil Harder & Family: 1st Kendra Hinsburg, 2nd Kate Hinsburg, 3rd Zane Finlay; Junior Grooming Award sponsored by Steve & Bernice Dmytriw: 1st Chance Inglis, 2nd Kaleb Brown; Cloverbud Grooming Award sponsored by Rapid City & District Coop.: 1st Breelee Bootsman, 2nd Benson Bootsman, 3rd Swayzie Bootsman, 4th Lakelyn Brown.

Future 4-H’s Grooming Award sponsored by Blaine & Joyce Axten presented to Ensley Bootsman. Prize money for the above class was sponsored by Marie Andrew “In Remembrance of Ed Hinsburg”.

Next class was showmanship with the following results:

Intermediate Showmanship Award sponsored by Jake & Laura Rawluk: 1st Kendra Hinsburg, 2nd Kate Hinsburg, 3rd Zane Finlay; Junior Showmanship Award sponsored by Minnedosa Insurance: 1st Kaleb Brown, 2nd Chance Inglis; Cloverbud Showmanship Award sponsored by Rapid City Lions Club: 1st Swayzie Bootsman, 2nd Benson Bootsman, 3rd Breelee Bootsman, 4th Lakelyn Brown.

Future 4-H’r Award

sponsored by KCH Cattle Co was presented to Ensley Bootsman

The conformation classes were next. The Beginning Beef Award was sponsored by Ron & Barb Kristjansson presented to Lakelyn Brown. Prize money was sponsored by Chris & Shirley Martin.

Yearling Heifer Class was next. The Class was split with the first group being. Kendra Hinsburg, Kate Hinsburg, Zane Finlay, and Chance Inglis. The top 2 were placed being Kendra and Kate Hinsburg. Next class was Benson Bootsman, Breelee Bootsman, Ensley Bootsman, and Ensley Bootsman. The top 2 were placed being Benson and Breelee Bootsman. These 4 heifers then entered the ring to determine the Champion and Reserve. Champion Award sponsored by Oakview Equipment, Doug, Halie & Zane Finlay presented to Kendra Hinsburg. Reserve Champion Award sponsored by Little Valley Livestock, the Inglis Family presented to Kate Hinsburg. Also, a bag of mineral and prize money sponsored by Ken Nolan representing Feed Co. In no particular order Ensley Bootsman, Swayzie Bootsman, Zane Finlay and Chance Inglis.

Best Home Raised Yearling Heifer Award was sponsored by Dale Horn & Deb Lee, presented to Kendra Hinsburg. The prize money was sponsored by Rapid City & District Co-op.

Champion Cow/Calf Pair Award was sponsored by Downhill Simmentals, Everett Olson, presented to Zane Finlay. Prize money was sponsored by Country Lane Sewing, Bernice Finlay.

The Supreme class was the final female class.

The Champion Yearling Heifer-Kendra Hinsburg: Champion Cow/Calf PairZane Finlay and Champion Beginning Beef (if a heifer)- Lakelyn Brown compete for this prize.

Supreme Female was presented to Kendra Hins -

That ended the mornings classes with a lunch break and the Steer Classes to follow.

Market Steer Class: Champion Market Steer Award sponsored by Horner Cattle Co was presented to Kaleb Brown. Reserve Champion Market Steer Award sponsored by Ken Nolan representing Feed Co. was presented to Kendra Hinsburg. 3rd place Kate Hinsburg, 4th place Zane Finlay

Prize money sponsored by Rapid City Lions Club.

Best Home Raised Steer Award was sponsored by Mike & Karen Bootsman presented to Kaleb Brown.

Best Steer shown by member 04 & under excluding Champion and Reserve was awarded to Kate Hinsburg Prize money sponsored by Rapid City Lions Club.

Last class of the day was the Pair of Yearlings from one family. The animals can be heifers or steers or both. The award is sponsored by Lorna Hodgins “In memory of Jeff Fontana”. Champion Pair was presented to Breelee & Benson Bootsman.

Reserve Champion Pair award was sponsored by Hinsburg Homestead –Steohen Hinsburg awarded to Kate & Kendra Hinsburg. Prize money for this class is sponsored by Ed & Pat Hinsburg.

We had a couple of members take on a project other than Beef this year. Sierra Inglis took Photography. It was interesting taking pictures in a certain light and different times of the day to get a different look. Sierra is in her 9th year of 4H. She will be entering grade 11 in the fall at Elton Collegiate. She loves to read.

Chance Inglis took a small animal project. He did it on his fish and had fun with it. He ended up with some girl fish and got some babies which he found fun. Chance has been in 4H for 5 years now and really enjoys the cattle. He hopes to take his heifer Cherry Blossom back next year as a cow/calf project. He was the club Reporter this year.

Project Book Awards were handed out as fol -

lows. Senior Project 1st Sierra Inglis; Intermediate: 1st Kendra Hinsburg, 2nd Kate Hinsburg, 3rd Zane Finlay; Junior: 1st Chance Inglis, 2nd Kaleb Brown; Cloverbud: 1st Breelee Bootsman, 2nd Swayzie Bootsman, 3rd Benson Bootsman, 4th Lakelyn

Brown Future 4H’s 1st Ensley Bootsm. Their awards were sponsored by Rapid City Beef Club with Prize money sponsored by Rapid City Lions Club.

Our club competed in the Neepawa and Area 4-H Fat Stock Inter-club show

on July 5. The members have had a great year. The Club has been very busy this year and appreciates everyone who has supported the club in any way be it fundraisers, tickets sale or compost sales. We look forward to next year!

4-H FAT STOCK SHOW & SALE THANK YOU

The members, leaders and families of the Erickson, Neepawa and Rapid City 4-H Beef Clubs wish to extend sincere appreciation to all of the buyers and bidders for their outstanding support of our 2023 4-H Beef Inter-Club Sale, held in Neepawa on Wednesday, July 5.

4-H Member Buyer

Madisyn Robertson

Chet Woychyshyn

Kaleb Bootsman

Kendra Hinsburg

Kate Hinsburg

Zane Finlay

Easton Paterson

Signe Erven

Meredith Erven

Summer Sawchuk

Averi Jury

Jason Schultz

Carson Baker (Market)

Quinn Sawchuk

Kooper Jury

Morgan Dyke

Sveinna Bjarnarson

T.I.C. Parts & Service Ltd.

Farmery Estate Brewery

CAMO Cattle Co.

Total Farm Supply/MasterFeeds

Minnedosa Insurance

Minnedosa Veterinary Clinic

Ken Beatty Farms

Integra Tire

Park Line Auto

Brydges & Taylor Veterinary Hospital

Penno’s Maching & Mfg. Ltd.

Rob Smith & Son Backhoe & Trucking

Springhill Colony Farms

Enns Bros. Neepawa

Mazergroup Neepawa

Kulbacki Ag Supply

Stride Credit Union (Neepawa)

4-H Member Buyer

Eric Schultz (Market) Harris Pharmacy

Keegan Dyke Gill & Schmall Agencies

Sadie Sawchuk Neepawa Veterinary Clinic

Eric Schultz (Progeny) Rocky Mountain Equipment Neepawa

Carson Baker (Progeny) DAM Cattle Buyers Ltd.

Special Thank You to Supporters of the Neepawa 4-H Fat Stock Association Scholarship & Cow Paddy Bingo Buyers:

JAS Red Angus; Bootsman family; John’s Electric Ltd.; J C Lavich Construction 2010 Ltd; Erickson 4-H Beef Club; Foggy Mountain Farms; Neepawa 4-H Beef Club; Shane Saler Trucking Ltd.; Kerri Butler; John Hofer; Kulbacki Ag Supply; Doug Mowat; Neepawa Vet Clinic; Mazergroup Neepawa; Danny & Karen Nugent; Rapid City 4-H Beef Club

John Hofer was the winner of $2067.50 graciously donated the winnings back to the Fat Stock Association. John has been a long standing supporter of 4-H and we sincerely appreciate his generosity and support.

Cattle Show Judges: Danna & Brooke Collins; Show Ringperson: Brooklyn Hedley; Announcer: Richard Bramley; Show Marshalls: Amanda Bradshaw, Tim Baker, Shelley Bjarnarson & Dalyse Robertson; Photographer: Laura Horner, Prairie Pistol Designs; Show Clerk: Deb Inglis; Caterer: Cut-Rite Meats (Heather Lavich), Carberry; Stall Judge: Bob Durston; Facility: Ken Dalgliesh, Beautiful Plains Ag Society.

Assisting with the sale of steers: Tyler Slawinski, Auctioneer; Gladstone Auction Mart; Brad Delgaty, Ringman; Blaine Houston, Ringman; Richard Bramley, Ringman; Cut-Rite Meats, Carberry; Smile-Pinoy Foods, Gladstone; Oak River Meats, Oakridge Meats, McCreary; DAM Cattle Buyers, Doug Mowat; Heartland Livestock Brandon; Doug Finlay; Tim Baker; Shelley Bjarnarson

Platinum Sponsors

Cut-Rite Meats (Carberry); Cenovus Energy; Dan Mazier, MP; E&K Kostenchuk Ltd.; Heritage Co-op; Joey & Kendra Bootsman & Family; KCH Cattle Company; Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op; Neepawa Banner; New Rosedale Feedmill (Portage); RM of Rosedale; Rempel Backhoe & Gravel Ltd.; Richardson Pioneer (Minnedosa); Royal Canadian Legion Ladies – Neepawa; Stride Credit Union (Neepawa)

Gold Sponsors

Brookside Angus (Brookdale); Kinley Thomspon Chartered Accountants Inc.; Redferns (Neepawa/Minnedosa); Municipality of North Cypress-Langford; Ritchie Bros. Ltd.; Shur-Gro Farm Service (Neepawa)

Silver Sponsors

Boehringer; Brydges & Taylor Veterinary Hospital Ltd.; Celtic Power & Machining; Clare Larson Memorial (Erickson 4-H Club); DT Rooing; Dallas & Lynn Johnston; Farmery Brewery; Gladstone Veterinary Clinic; Greenbush Angus; Hardrock Land & Cattle Co. Ltd.; Heartland Livestock (Brandon); Neepawa Veterinary Clinic; P. Baker Backhoe; Penno’s Machining & Mfg.; Petro Canada Farm Centre – Mar-Dee Ent. (Neepawa); Provost Signs; Rainkie’s Sewage; Riverdale Welding; Rob Smith & Son Backhoe & Trucking; NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate

Bronze Sponsors

Archie McNair Memorial; Beautiful Plains Ag Society; Lois Thompson-Hudon Memorial – FCC Neepawa; Chicken Chef Restaurant (Neepawa); Diamond Waterworks (Neepawa); D & G Enterprises (Franklin); Erickson 4-H Beef Club; Hedley Livestock (Rapid City); JAS Red Angus (Jason & Leslie McLaren); JMB Charolais (Brookdale); Keystone Simmental Association; Little Valley Livestock (Rapid City); McManus Simmentals (Minnedosa); Midnight Metalworks (Minnedosa); Rapid City 4-H Beef Club; Rosling Farms (Gladstone); Total Farm Supply (Brandon)

The winner of $2475 in our Progressive 50/50 Draw was Stephen Hinsburg, Rapid City.

Grand Champion Steer Madisyn Robertson - Neepawa

Reserve Grand Champion Steer Chet Woychyshyn - Erickson

Erickson, Neepawa & Rapid City Clubs 4-H Fat Stock Show Results

Twenty-eight 4-H members from the Erickson, Neepawa & Rapid City 4-H clubs enthusiastically joined in person for their interclub show and sale on July 5, 2023. Thank you to all that supported by sponsoring, attending, bidding and buying.

Senior Grooming

1.Madisyn Robertson (N); 2. Carson Baker (N); 3. Eric Schultz (N); 4. Jason Schultz (N); 5. Meredith Erven (E)

Senior Grooming Champion (Sponsored by Neepawa Vet Clinic & Beautiful Plains Ag Society): Madisyn Robertson (N)

Intermediate Grooming Split 1

1.Kendra Hinsburg (R); 2. Sveinna Bjarnarson (N); 3. Zane Finlay (R); 4. Keegan Dyke (N); 5. Signe Erven (E)

Intermediate Grooming Split 2

1.Kate Hinsburg (R); 2. Easton Paterson (E); 3. Quinn Sawchuk (N); 4. Averi Jury (N); 5. Morgan Dyke (N)

Intermediate Grooming Champion (Sponsored by Brydges & Taylor Vet Hospital Ltd.): Kate Hinsburg (R)

Junior Grooming Split 1:

1.Kooper Jury (N); 2. Kaleb Brown (R); 3. Summer Sawchuk (N); 4. Sadie Sawchuk (N)

Junior Grooming Split 2:

1.Breelee Bootsman (R); 2. Benson Bootsman (R); 3. Swayzie Bootsman (R)

Junior Grooming Champion: (Sponsored by Lois Thompson-Hudon Memorial FCC Neepawa): Kooper Jury (N)

Cloverbud Grooming (Sponsored by Erickson

4-H Beef Club):

1.Chet Woychyshyn (E); 2. Caden Kostenchuk (E);

3.Colter Kostenchuk (E); 4. Raelynn Gemby (E); 5. Lakelyn Brown (R)

Senior Showmanship (Sponsored by Rapid City

4-H Beef Club):

1.Madisyn Robertson (N); 2. Carson Baker (N); 3. Eric Schultz (N); 4. Meredith Erven (E); 5. Jason Schultz (N)

Intermediate Showmanship Split 1:

1.Sveinna Bjarnarson (N); 2. Kendra Hinsburg (R); 3. Keegan Dyke (N); 4. Zane Finlay (R); 5. Signe Erven (E)

Intermediate Showmanship Split 2:

1.Kate Hinsburg (R); 2. Averi Jury (N); 3. Quinn Sawchuk (N); 4. Easton Paterson (E); 5. Morgan Dyke (N)

Intermediate Showmanship Champion

(Sponsored by Petro-Canada Farm Center, operated by Mar-Dee Enterprises, Neepawa): Kate Hinsburg (R)

Junior Showmanship Split 1:

1.Kooper Jury (N); 2. Summer Sawchuk (N); 3. Kaleb Brown (R); 4. Chance Inglis (R); 5. Sadie Sawchuk (N)

Junior Showmanship Split 2:

1.Breelee Bootsman (R); 2. Swayzie Bootsman (R); 3. Benson Bootsman (R)

Junior Showmanship Champion (Archie McNair Memorial Trophy – Beautiful Plains Ag Society): Kooper Jury (N)

Cloverbud Showmanship (Penno’s Machining & Manufacturing Ltd):

1.Chet Woychyshyn (E); 2. Caden Kostenchuk (E);

3.Raelynn Gemby (E); 4. Colter Kostenchuk (E); 5. Lakelyn Brown (R)

Group of Three Competition (Sponsored by Neepawa 4-H Fat Stock Association)

Steers: 1. Neepawa; 2. Rapid City; 3. Erickson

Heifers: 1. Rapid City; 2. Neepawa; 3. Erickson Team Grooming Competition (Sponsored by Greenbush Angus – Tim, Wendy, Cora & Carson Baker & Hardrock Land & Cattle Co. Ltd. –Paul, Dalyse & Madisyn Robertson): 1. Madisyn Robertson (N), Raelynn Gemby (E), Morgan Dyke (N), Swayze Bootsman (R); 2. Jason Schultz (N), Caden Kostenchuk (E), Signe Erven (E), Kendra Hinsburg (R); 3. Carson Baker (N), Chet Woychyshyn (E), Keegan Dyke (N), Lakelyn Brown (R); 4. Eric Schultz (N), Quinn Sawchuk (N), Averi Jury (N), Chance Inglis (R); 5. Easton Paterson (E), Breelee Bootsman (R), Sadie Sawchuk (N), Kaleb Brown (R); 6.Sveinna Bjarnarson (N), Benson Bootsman (R), Kooper Jury (N), Kate Hinsburg (R); 7. Meredith Erven (E), Colter Kostenchuk (E), Zane Finlay (R), Summer Sawchuk (N).

Beginning Beef Project (Sponsored by D & G Enterprises, Franklin, Neepawa 4-H Fat Stock and Stride Credit Union)

Champion: Chet Woychyshyn (E)

Reserve Champion: Colter Kostenchuk (E)

3.Lakelyn Brown (R); 4. Caden Kostenchuk (E); 5. Raelynn Gemby (E)

Angus Yearling Heifers (Sponsored by Brookside

Angus – Derrick Pilatic, Brookdale)

Champion: Breelee Bootsman (R)

Reserve Champion: Benson Bootsman (R)

3.Averi Jury (N); 4. Morgan Dyke (N); 5. Keegan Dyke (N); 6. Kooper Jury (N)

Simmental Yearling Heifers (Sponsored by Neepawa Veterinary Clinic Ltd.)

Champion: Kate Hinsburg (R)

Reserve Champion: Eric Schultz (N)

3.Quinn Sawchuk (N); 4. Jason Schultz (N); 5. Swayzie Bootsman (R); 6. Sadie Sawchuk (N); 7. Chet Woychyshyn (E); 8. Zane Finlay (R)

Charolais Yearling Heifers (Sponsored by Little Valley Livestock – Inglis Family, Rapid City)

Champion: Kendra Hinsburg (R)

Reserve Champion: Madisyn Robertson (N)

3.Summer Sawchuk (N)

Yearling Heifer Class (other breeds, Sponsored by Midnight Metalworks, Minnedosa)

Champion: Sveinna Bjarnarson (N)

Reserve Champion: Easton Paterson (E)

4-H Progeny Female Class (Sponsored by McManus Simmentals)

Champion: Madisyn Robertson (N)

Reserve Champion: Carson Baker (N)

3.Sveinna Bjarnarson (N); 4. Eric Schultz (N) Best Homegrown Yearling Heifer (open to the highest placing yearling heifer in each of the classes, Sponsored by Chicken Chef, Neepawa): Kate Hinsburg (R)

Grand Champion Yearling Heifer (Trophy: Clare Larson Memorial, donated by Erickson 4-H Club; Banner donated by the Neepawa Banner & Press; Rosette donated by Stride Credit Union Neepawa): Madisyn Robertson (N)

Reserve Grand Champion Yearling Heifer (Banner donated by Gladstone Veterinary Clinic; Rosette donated by Stride Credit Union –Neepawa): Kate Hinsburg (R)

Two-Year Old Females with own calf at foot (Banner donated by Hedley Livestock; Rosette donated by Stride Credit Union – Neepawa; Reserve banner donated by Rosling Farms, Rosette by Stride Credit Union)

Champion: Carson Baker (N)

Reserve Champion: Zane Finlay (R)

Supreme Champion Female Class: (open to the top two heifers in the beginning beef class, Champion & Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer and Champion & Reserve Champion Two-Year Old with calf)

Champion (Banner donated by JAS Red Angus –Neepawa; Rosette donated by Stride Credit Union – Neepawa): Madisyn Robertson (N) Reserve Champion (Banner donated by JMB Charolais – Brookdale and Rosette donated by Stride Credit Union – Neepawa): Carson Baker (N) Keystone Simmental Association Award (presented to the highest gaining Simmental influence steer): Carson Baker (N) at 3.13 lbs/day

Split 1 (1090 – 1189

Split 2 (1210 – 1282

1.Summer

Split 3 (1284 – 1365

1.Carson Baker (N); 2. Eric Schultz (N); Best Homegrown Steer Class (open to the highest placing homegrown steer from each steer weight class plus first place from the progeny steer class. Trophy and belt buckle donated by Dallas & Lynne Johnston – Brookdale): Madisyn Robertson (N)

Grand Champion Market Steer (top two steers from each weight class and progeny class; Trophy donated by Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Ltd., Banner donated by Neepawa Banner & Press, Rosette donated by Stride Credit Union –Neepawa): Madisyn Robertson (N)

Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer (Banner donated by Heartland Livestock Services Brandon, Rosette donated by Stride Credit Union –Neepawa): Chet Woychyshyn (E)

Stall Competition (clubs judged on cleanliness of stalls and animals, cooperation of members and judges overall impression): 1. Rapid City; 2. Neepawa; 3. Erickson

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Progeny

Market Steer Classes (Rosettes donated by Stride Credit Union – Neepawa)

lbs)

1.Quinn Sawchuk (N); 2. Kooper Jury (N); 3. Sveinna Bjarnarson (N); 4. Meredith Erven (E); 5. Keegan Dyke (N)

lbs)

Sawchuk (N); 2. Easton Paterson (E); 3. Sadie Sawchuk (N); 4. Zane Finlay (R); 5. Signe Erven (E)

lbs)

1.Chet Woychyshyn (E); 2. Kaleb Brown (R); 3. Averi Jury (N); 4. Morgan Dyke (N); 5. Eric Schultz (N) Split 4 (1370 - 1465 lbs)

1.Madisyn Robertson (N); 2. Kendra Hinsburg (R); 3.Kate Hinsburg (R); 4. Carson Baker (N); 5. Jason Schultz (N)

Steer Class (open to steers born to a female previously shown as a 4-H heifer project –weights 990 lbs to 1393 lbs):

Supreme Champion Female, Champion Yearling Heifer & Champion Progeny Heifer Madisyn Robertson - Neepawa

Reserve Champion Female & Champion Two-Year Old Carson Baker - Neepawa

Reserve Champion Yearling Female & Champion Simmental Female Kate Hinsburg - Rapid City

Overall Showmanship Champion Carson Baker - Neepawa

Rivers and District 4-H and Pee Wee Beef Club Achievement

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On Thursday, July 6 at 1pm, the Rivers and district 4-H Beef Club hosted their annual achievement awards and auction at HTA Charolais sale facility. Their judge was alumni Naomi Best and ringman was alumni Connor English. Market steer judging class, sponsored by Canada Malting Company: Cloverbud judge champion Madison Hillis, reserve Jorja Manz. Junior judge champion Brody Basaraba, reserve Maverick Peters. Intermediate judge champion Kinley Peters, reserve Chase Airey. Senior judge champion Karas Munz, reserve Austyn Peters. Team grooming, 20 minutes to groom an animal,

blowers, clippers, and glue allowed. Champion team winners, Shayden Manz, Kinley Peters, Tarron Basaraba, Madison Hillis, sponsored by Hair Dynamics. Reserve team winners, Karas Munz, Aklen Abey, Blake Airey, Maverick Peters, sponsored by Fusion Credit Union.

Pee Wee Grooming and Showmanship winner Weston Manz, sponsored by Atkinson Livestock.

Yearling heifer class. Top two class winners, Doug and Brian Robins Memorial Award sponsored by Ron and Sharon Basaraba. Class 1: 1st Brody Basaraba, 2nd Jorja Manz, 3rd Shayden Manz, 4th Tarron Basaraba. Class 2: 1st Chase Airey, 2nd Blake Airey, 3rd Kinley Peters, 4th Austyn

Peters. Top two from each class return for championship class. Champion yearling heifer winner Chase Airey, sponsored by Jack and Dorothy Beever family. Reserve yearling heifer winner Blake Airey, sponsored by Rivers Super Thrifty.

Showmanship classes, top two showman from each age group return for championship class. Division champions and reserves sponsored by Ritchie Bros. Cloverbud showman champion Jorja Manz, reserve Madison Hillis. Junior showman champion Blake Airey, reserve Maverick Peters. Intermediate showman champion Aklen Abey, reserve Kinley Peters. Senior showman champion Austyn Peters, reserve Shayden Manz.

Pipe Band reunion big success

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By Mayvis MacLellan

The Rivers & District Pipe Band planning committee is pleased to proclaim the Band’s 50th anniversary reunion of its trip to Scotland a huge success.

Once again, the sounds of pipes and drums resounded through the streets of Rivers as former band members played along with Brandon’s 26th Field Regiment Pipe Band to lead last week’s parade. Those who weren’t playing marched behind the band in fine form, innately recalling their training by esteemed drill instructor, Scotty McIntosh. It was wonderful to note that two members of Rivers first pipe band (1961) participated throughout the entire parade route. Don Taylor played his pipes, and Jim Madder marched.

A significant site was the pipe band’s former bus that is now owned by Don Werschler of Winnipeg. Werschler cheerfully complied to a request to return the old bus to Rivers for the occasion. It was very much a part of the Rivers and District Pipe Band’s glory!

After the parade, former members, parents, chaperones, and many others mingled in Redfern Hall where friendships were renewed and great memories recalled. Attendees delighted in browsing the display of history and stories from the Band’s past, video footage of performances, and many photos from times past.

A group of pipers and drummers thrilled the crowd with familiar tunes. A stellar demonstration of drumming by Blair Brown, and highland dancing performed by Ava Acevedo were also highlights of the afternoon.

A touching moment was when Brent Chamberlain, announced the names of former instructors (one of whom was his father, drum instructor, Bub Chamberlain) and members who have passed away. Attendees were encouraged to raise a glass to their memory. Noteworthy attendees included Ray and Nancy Bayne, who were very instrumental in the running of the pipe band. Former RDPB drummer, Mark Humphrey, who now hails from Pittsburgh, PA, presented the couple with his handcrafted Celtic pens. It was also great to see parent chaperones, Doreen Bate, Joyce Espey and Lorna Greer.

We are certain that Don Mitchell, the founder of the Rivers Boys Pipe Band in 1959, and its compelling leader through the decades to the Band’s end, would be proud of his legacy of “boys” and “girls”.

Back row - Wenda Best (Head Leader), Shannon Basaraba (Assistant Leader), Karas Munz, Austyn Peters, Aklen Abey, Nathan Hillis, Chase Airey, Shawn Airey (Assistant Leader). Middle row - Shayden Manz, Kinley Peters, Tarron Basaraba, Maverick Peters. Front row - Jorja Manz, Madison Hillis, Weston Manz (Pee Wee), Blake Airey, Brody Basaraba.

Overall champion showman winner Aklen Abey, sponsored by Rivers Home Hardware. Overall reserve showman winner Austyn Peters, sponsored by Rivers Legion.

Market Steer Class. Top three class winners sponsored by Kroeger Backhoe Services. Two classes, top three steers selected from each class will return for championship class. Champion steer winner Brody Basaraba, sponsored by Westoba Credit Union. Reserve steer winner Blake Airey, sponsored by Raven Trucking(Derek and Meaghan Froese and Family).

Best homegrown steer winner Blake Airey, sponsored by Dennis and Beth Wilcox. Highest gaining steers, Nathan Hillis

at 3.74lb/day and Maverick Peters at 2.97lb/day, sponsored by Rivers and District 4-H Beef.

ADG Prediction winner Blake Airey, guessed 2.45lb/day (actual was 2.5lb/day), sponsored by Melody Acres. Digger award winner Shayden Manz, sponsored by HTA Charolais. Rising star award winner Karas Munz, sponsored by Clay Hills Livestock.

Breed Association Awards: Manitoba Angus Association – Nathan & Madison Hillis, Aklen Abey, Tarron Basaraba; Manitoba Charolais Association – Chase & Blake Airey, Shayden & Jorja Manz, Brody Basaraba; Manitoba Hereford Association – Brody Basaraba; Manitoba Simmental Association – Karas Munz, Austyn,

Kinley & Maverick Peters; Best kept record books: Cloverbud Madison Hillis, Junior Blake Airey, Intermediate Chase Airey, Senior Austyn Peters. Sponsored by Daly Repair.

Stall sign competition: Cloverbud Madison Hillis, Junior Brody Basaraba, Intermediate Nathan Hillis, Senior Austyn Peters. Sponsored by Heritage Co-op.

Congratulations to Trevor Peters and Quinn Sawchuk for winning the 50/50 draw. Supper was served at 5:30pm, delicious beef on a bun. Sponsored by MNP Ltd. The sales auction started at 7pm sharp with Robin Hill as the Auctioneer. A great time was had by all.

Front row L-R: Laura Lyne (Bate) Turner, Judy (Greer) Tidlund, Lesley (Shamray) McFadden, Shelley (Esplin) Meakin, Carol (McDonald) Fortune, Heather Bayne, Sharon McIntosh, Don Taylor. 2nd row L-R: Kathie Shanks, Diane (Ross) Dvorak, Cathy (Cole) Horn, Terry Lynne (Cole) Balcaen, Mary Lou (Bate) Hunter, Carolyn (Heise) Somerville, Sandra (Heise) Armitage, Joanne (Weins) Davis, Eileen (English) Harrison, Elaine (McIntosh) Camacho, Linda Hillier, Dianne (Hastings) Fotheringham, Diane Shamray. 3rd row L-R: Doug Angus, Don Anderson, Jamie McFadden, Jim Madder, Brian English, Terry Smith, Bruce Shamray, Mark Humphrey, Brent Chamberlain, Blair Brown, Colleen Dunn, Rob Trott, Donna (Madder) Falkevitch.

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Left to Right Bob Young, Jane Brown, Bill Hunter and Dennis Wiebe

Rivers and Area Game and Fish Wildlife Range grand opening

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

On Friday, July 7, the Rivers and Area Game and Fish (RAGF) celebrated the grand opening of the Wildlife Learning Centre and Ranges at the edge of town in Rivers, Manitoba. Our masters of ceremonies were Donna Falkevitch and Kelvin Lamb.

Walter Chernos was the longest serving Chief in the history of Rivers Police Service with 31 years faithfully serving our community. During those years, his passion for hunting and his job as Police Chief drew him to find a safe location to sight-in his weapons as well as hone his shooting skills. The reclaimed CN gravel pit area seemed to have just the right combination of a safe setting and proximity to town. Having grown up in Rivers and previously working for CN, Walter knew this would be the perfect setting. He and several friends set up a safe shooting area, made some minor improvements

and enjoyed many years of target practice before and after Walter retired. When coming down to the shooting range became too difficult for Walter to manage, Keith Smith stepped in and continued to look after the gravel pit area for several years. The RAGF did some minor work over the years. In 2019 the outdoor shooting range committee was formed to make real changes. Bob Futrell, Craige Madden, Roger Beaudin and Kelvin Lamb formed the original committee. It was time to not only honour Walter, but to enhance this former gravel pit with the help of the RAGF.

“Glad to see an active hunting and angling community” stated Grant Jackson, PC candidate for Spruce Woods. Through many grants from various Provincial levels, conservation organizations, community foundations, donations from private citizens and businesses, this area, has now become a 19.24-acre Licensed shooting range with a 1200 sq. foot Education Centre. The shooting ranges currently include a rifle range with 4 stages, 1

South West Baseball League playoffs begin

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

It was a rough end to the regular season for both the Rivers Comets and the Oak River Dodgers this year. The Rivers Comets played two games this week to finish the season. On Wednesday, July 5, they were defeated by the Elkhorn Expos 11 – 9 in Rivers. On Friday, July 7, they were defeated by the Wawanesa Brewers 5 – 0 in Wawanesa. This leaves the Comets in 7th place for the season with 5 wins and 11 losses. The Comets played the first playoff game of the year on Tuesday, July 11, against the Elkhorn Expos and won with a score of 10 – 4. Go Comets!

The Oak River Dodgers played three games this week to finish their regular season. On Wednesday, July 5, they were defeated by the Reston Rockets 16 – 5 in Oak River. On Friday, July 7, they were defeated by the Elkhorn Expos 14 – 10 in Oak River. On Sunday, July 9, they were defeated by the Elkhorn Expos 10 – 6 in Elkhorn. This leaves the Dodgers in 2nd place for the season with 12 wins and 4 losses. Their first playoff game is scheduled for Thursday, July 13, at 7pm against the Hamiota Red Sox to be played in Oak River. Hope to see you there!

pistol bay, 1 site-in bay, 1 shotgun range being developed, and 2 archery lanes, with room for continued expansion. This centre, in memory of Rivers Police Chief Walter Chernos, is a signal to the past but a pathway to the future for the RAGF Association.

The facility officially opened with a police tape ribbon cutting, cut by Dan Mazier Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa and Heather Lamb Mayor of Riverdale Municipality.

After the ceremony, the range held an Old-Fashioned Turkey Shoot on range 2. Everyone was able to try, if they wanted to participate, shooting a target with a .22 rifle provided by the range. Three people were able to shoot at a time.

A huge thank-you goes out to all the volunteers, and businesses that have donated their time and/or offered financial support. This is an amazing facility that will only continue to grow and provide exciting opportunities for the future.

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Scott Beever fires one across home plate.

Three shooters taking their shot in the Old-Fashioned Turkey Shoot on range 2

Grand opening ribbon cutting with Kelvin Lamb, Heather Lamb, MP Dan Mazier and Roger Bowden.

Emergency Services demos and awards

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

n Friday, July 7, from 4 to 7 pm, emergency services from all over Western Manitoba and some from Saskatchewan came together to show the community of Rivers all the different ways they protect our people.

There were kids testing out sirens and flashing lights, smoke demonstrations, a service dog, and emergency personal explaining how everything worked.

Three of the Rivers constables were honoured at the event with awards. Constable Darwin Drader received a certificate of appreciation. Both, Constable Geoff Thiessen, and Constable Travis Lindsay received commendations. All three awards were presented by Chief Lon Schwartz.

It was great to see so many of those who serve and protect our communities getting a chance to show everyone what they love about their jobs.

They wheelie love riding their bikes

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

On Saturday, July 8, the morning bike races began at 10:30am from the Heritage Co-op parking lot in Rivers. Three races were

Paddle poker derby

taking place at the same time. The riders had a choice of a 5km race, a 20km race or a 37km race. More than 20 cyclists participated, ranging in age from 9 years old to 65 plus.

The Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee

basket donated to those that chose to ride on the bicycle tours with A & L Cycle was won by Tom Harland. A & L Cycle provided a prize that was won by Tom Ryall and the youngest rider Oliver received a T-shirt.

Friends Of Rivers Lake hosted a great paddle poker derby on Sunday, July 9. The wind made traveling a certain direction rather difficult at times, but everyone seemed to be having a lot of fun.

Start and finish points were at both Rivers Provincial Park and Daly Beach. Entry fee was $10 per hand. All participates had to personally power their watercraft. No motors allowed. The full trip was 3.34kms.

79 hands were sold, and more than fifty watercraft took to the water. The paddlers came from far and wide with Kathleen Hyndman travelling all the way from Fredericton, New Brunswick to paddle with her sister and Mom. Other Manitoba paddlers braving the high winds travelled from Flin Flon, Grande Point, MacGregor, Portage la Prairie, Brandon, Virden, Oak Lake, Kenton, Cardale, Rapid City, Oak River, and Rivers.

The top winner was a full house held by Vanessa Schucko of Portage, second place Connie Simpson of Brandon with 2 pair. Sheila Runions received a prize for lowest hand or most honest poker player. The prize for the best decorated watercraft went to Piper Ariss of Brandon. Frank and Marty Pockett of Rivers had a unique duct taped freedom boat, but it was unable to complete the entire course under its own power.

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Bike race takes off from the Heritage Co-op parking lot.

Fifty watercraft took to the water.

Cst. Travis Lindsay received commendations.

Cst. Geoff Thiessen received commendations.

OCst. Darwin Drader received a certificate of appreciation.

Grant Jackson, Dave Creighton, Heather Lamb, Cst. Josh Pompana, Sgt. Dan Gaignrd, Chief Lon Schwartz and Cst. Travis Lindsay.