June 9, 2023

-R

R te R

RiveRs BanneR

Serving the Rivers, Rapid City, Forrest, Kenton

Take a Hike

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

Agreat way to spend these hot days is hiking. There is plenty of shade provided by the trees and you get to be outside enjoying the season. All you need is a good pair of footwear, some bug spray, and a few bottles of water to experience a great hike. You can even bring your dog along for the journey.

Manitoba is home to some of the most beautiful hiking trails around. There is no better place to hike than in our own local communities, which has a few trails

Can collections for canoes

and Chimo Beach areas for contributions from the community.

GRADS 2023 P5-8

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

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.

you should take the time to walk, and you don’t have to travel too far.

“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!”

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

Prairie Grass Trail in Rivers Provincial Park. Check out this 2.6-km loop trail near Rivers, Manitoba. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Aspen Trail in Rivers Provincial Park. Head out on this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near Rivers, Manitoba. Generally

considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 41 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off leash in some areas.

Oak River Nature Trail, and Kenworth Nature Trail are two others in our area that I plan to walk this summer and I hope to see many of my neighbours out enjoying these trails too. Be sure to watch for more images of our beautiful community trails.

by harvest volunteer Liliane Dupuis.

Photo by Sheila Runions

Photo by Heather Gray

The canoe at Rivers Elementary School was adequately filled.

azette

epo

PHOTOS BY JESSICA COULTER

The Kenworth Nature Trail is an easy short trail for beginners to hike and leads to the beautiful Kenworth beach and dam.

Oak River/Rapid City trail upgrades

Manitoba government trails strategy charts path to enhance provincial trails network

Submitted

Rivers Banner

34 new trail projects unveiled ahead of inaugural Manitoba Trail Days.

A new provincial trails strategy from the Manitoba government as well as investments supporting 34 projects will strengthen the trail network across the province and nurture lasting bonds with nature for generations to come, Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt and Municipal Relations Minister Andrew Smith announced today.

“Manitobans love the outdoors and our government is proud to support the development of new trails and make improvements to existing trails,” said Nesbitt. “The new Manitoba Trails Strategy and Action Plan puts us on a path to a healthier Manitoba with thriving communities, while ensuring our trails are sustainably managed into the future and that natural environments continue to be respected.”

The Manitoba Trails Strategy and Action Plan has several key objectives to improve trail connectivity, prioritize environmental protection, promote collaboration between user groups, and encourage eco-tourism development across the province, Nesbitt noted.

“Manitoba has some of the best trails in Canada that are world renowned, and our government is thrilled to partner with municipalities and community groups on their further development,” said Smith. “We’re committed to making trails more accessible for all to encourage the health and well-being of every Manitoban.”

As part of the strategy, a new provincial trails office within the department of Natural Resources and

Northern Development is being created, Nesbitt noted, adding that this new office will act as a co-ordinating body for trails management across Manitoba and help reduce red tape for trail organizations and clubs.

The Manitoba government along with Trails Manitoba also announced $964,689 in funding from the 2023 Trails Manitoba Grant Program to support development of new and improved trails across the province. Successful projects, which will help to fulfil the objectives of the trails strategy, include:

• Falcon Lake East End Trail ($75,000 for new trail/ enhancement);

• Winkler Reinfeld Pathway ($75,000 for new trail/ enhancement);

• Maamawi Multi-Use Trail in Dauphin ($75,000 for new trail/enhancement);

• Oak River/Rapid City Trail Upgrades ($25,000 for

Rivers coaches inducted into Hall of Fame

maintenance);

• St. James Community Multi-Use Path ($21,180 for new trail/enhancement); and

• Churchill Winter Trail Loop ($10,600 for feasibility study/development plan).

“Today, we celebrate 34 Trails Manitoba Grant funding recipients reaching from Morden to Churchill,” said Jeana Manning, president, Trails Manitoba. “This funding will help enable the development, upgrade, and maintenance of 715 kilometres of recreational trails. These trails will not only connect communities, but also ignite the spirit of adventure, promoting physical and social wellness and a profound connection with nature.”

The Manitoba Cycling Association is receiving a $15,000 grant for upgrades to the Bison Butte multiuse trail, located at FortWhyte Alive in Winnipeg.

“Over the past several years, Manitoba Cycling, in support of FortWhyte Alive, has maintained the trails through community volunteers and grants obtained for approved projects onsite,” said Twila Cruickshank, executive director, Manitoba Cycling Association. “Our goal this summer will be to upgrade the existing trails and improve the trail use for all ages and ability levels. The funds received will not only help benefit the World Police and Fire Games competitions this August, but the residents of the city and province in general.”

In conjunction with these initiatives, the Manitoba government has proclaimed tomorrow as the inaugural Manitoba Trails Day, which will be celebrated annually the first Saturday in June to highlight the importance of trails and their positive impact on residents and communities, Nesbitt noted.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Submitted Rivers Banner

Rivers Minor baseball coaches Aaron Tycoles and John Hutton were both inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame last Friday.

John went in with his Minnedosa Mavericks team where he was a key piece to a run of dominance in the Santa Clara league.

Aaron was a member of the Reston Rockets team that won four league pennants and two MSBL Championships.

Congratulations to both coaches and thank you for your work with Rivers Minor Ball.

23062gm1

PHOTO BY JESSICA COULTER

Aaron Tycoles (left) and John Hutton (right) receive trophies on June 2, 2023, at the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame.

Neil StrohScheiN

DreamS worth workiNg (aND prayiNg) for, part oNe

In 1963, American civil rights activist Martin Luther King stood atop the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. A crowd, estimated at 250,000 people, had come to Washington for a March for Jobs and Freedom.

One hundred years earlier, the man before whose memorial they stood had signed the Emancipation Proclamation that ended slavery in the United States. Now, people had come to Washington to President Kennedy to propose strong federal legislation that guaranteed civil and economic rights for African Americans; which he subsequently did.

King was the last person to speak at this rally. He spoke for 16 minutes. You can read a printed copy of his speech in less than 10. Using carefully crafted sentences, King outlined his vision of an American in which people of all races, colors and creeds could live in a land of “liberty and justice for all.” That wasn’t the case in 1963. King’s ideas weren’t popular in many segments of American society. But they were part of his dream-hence the title of his talk was “I have a dream.”

My dreams for Canada in 2023 aren’t nearly as WORDSEARCH

grandiose as King’s 1963 dreams for America. But I have a few-and beginning this week, I will share a few with you.

I dream of a Canada in which ideals are balanced with common sense. We need to see a radical shift in the way leaders lead. Over the past 45 years, I have worked with some of the finest leaders anyone would ever want to meet. They care deeply for those they are elected to serve. They believe in collaboration; in talking with people; in working together to find lasting, sustainable solutions to problems that just won’t go away.

I have great faith in our ability, as Canadians, to solve any problem that comes our way. But we need to sit with each other, talk with each other and listen to what others have to say. God gave us two eyes and two ears-but only one tongue. He expects us to spend far more time listening to others and looking at their ideas than talking about our own.

Think for a moment of how this change of style could transform our society?

How many labor disputes could be avoided if representatives of workers and owners could sit across a table and say: “Look. These are the market conditions we face. The company needs to make a profit and the workers deserve a raise. How can we work together to do what is best for all of us?” This will take a lot of hard work and some major adjustments in attitude; but it can, and I believe it must happen.

Or suppose a government minister was to sit down with those who live near a dangerous intersection and asked them what changes they would suggest to improve its safety? Out of the many suggestions that would be given, one that is both sensible and

From last weeks front page

cost effective could emerge that would satisfy all who use those roads.

It’s time we realized that our adversarial style of leadership (us against them-we are right they are wrong) has left us with a legacy of disgust, distrust and national debt from which it will be very difficult (some would say impossible) to recover.

But we are not without hope. God offers us his wisdom to help us work through the challenges we face. But we must ask for his advice. Then we must listen to what he says and obey.

Clean for Green

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

Just a reminder to all Rivers residents, Clean for Green 2023 is still waiting for your photos. Help clean up our community, by cleaning residential, classrooms, and commercial areas.

For residential, submit your before and after photos of you home and yard improvements for the chance to win $500. For commercial, submit you before and after photos of the updates to the front of you building for a chance to win $1000. For classroom/group, submit photos of you cleaning up in our community for the chance to win a pizza party.

All photos need to be submitted to riverdalecdc@ gmail.com prior to June 15, 2023.

Sundays 10 a.m.

Children’s Church during the message Bible Study – Thursdays 7:30 p.m.

Rapid City Community ChuRCh JESUS IS LORD

Join

447 Edward

Wordscanbefoundinanydirection(includingdiagonals)andcanoverlapeachother.Usethewordbank below.

Homebodies

By Chad Carpenter

A missing service

Manitoba has a problem. Actually it has a lot of problems but proper cell phone and internet service is a glaring one.

Many years ago, as in about 150 years ago, Manitoba, as it is today, was a land of opportunity. Farming was starting to take hold, the fur trade was still a major thing and people with vision said, “Look at all that space, all that land.”

Roads weren’t really roads but illkept trails along the river banks. By way of the rivers or lakes, you could use a canoe or a small boat. There was regular steamboat service from Winnipeg to Brandon and even further west prior to the railways. If you couldn’t get from point A to point B by river, you could always walk or ride a horse.

Opportunity was endless but access to opportunities was very limited. Building roads was an obvious answer and to this day, we are still building and maintaining roads, albeit some of them are in pretty bad shape. By the 1890s, railroads were an option, but an extremely expensive one. From the 1880s to the 1920s, towns clamoured for rail connection, a lifeline to opportunity, markets and access into and out of communities. Some communities went bankrupt in the mad rush to get a railroad connection. Railroads, at huge cost, became very efficient transportation. In the early 1900s, a person could make it by train from Regina to Winnipeg overnight and sleep on the way.

Once cars and trucks achieved acceptance and durability, the railways faded somewhat, but unlike the steam boats, they didn’t disappear. Back in the day when governments

Rita Friesen

Barefoot…

There is nothing in the world

Like walking without shoes

Out of doors with natur

Will chase away your blues”

from Walking Barefoot in Red Dirt, composed by Marilyn Lott.

Right in the Centre

Walking barefoot is one of my favorite summer things to do. That goes way back, in my memory, to running barefoot everywhere! As a farm kid there certainly were hazards that added to the thrill of the sport. I recall bringing in the cows from the back pasture, watching for and avoiding as much as possible, the fresh patties that dotted the path. Rounding up the sheep involved running through scrub bushes, ducking and dodging and leaping over dead fall. Often this sport occurred after dusk, bringing them in for sorting and shipping, or penning them up overnight before shearing. Truthfully, running in the dark, along familiar paths was routine. With the help of a semi trained farm dog we prevented any errant ewes from missing the homecoming. Walking the trails habitually imprinted one to know exactly where a root protruded above the soil, and exactly where the track deepened or widened. Perhaps it is because I was young and lithe that these excursions provided enjoyment and entertainment, or perhaps my daily life was dull enough that the thrill of the chase won the moment!

and towns went to the brink of bankruptcy to get a railway, the planners of the day put tons of money into the railway companies totally unaware of the risk presented by automobiles. A large amount of the investment in railways has been unfortunately lost as 1000s of miles of railways are now gone. The planners can’t be blamed for not foreseeing cars as they weren’t even a thing when the railway boom was underway.

So today, we have many miles of (rough) roads and still many miles of railways. What we are missing is internet connections and cell phone service. While cell service is OK, it is very expensive compared to other countries and very spotty. Cell calls frequently drop between towns. That’s unacceptable in terms of service and safety. There have been endless initiatives to get cell service and internet services to everyone. They have continued to fail. Even the latest and greatest new services are fraught with stories

of non-service, high rates and poor maintenance.

Government money has been poured into these initiatives for 25 years or more and there’s still no end in sight. There is huge pressure for a solution, one that gives everyone equal, fast, secure and complete access to cell and high speed internet service everywhere.

I don’t have the answer but hopefully we don’t make the same mistake as we did with railways, that is overbuild and then abandon.

And, just like railways were ambushed, so to speak, by cars, trucks and highways, is there a new technology out there awaiting us that will make current cell phone and internet connections obsolete. If readers have that answer, I would be pleased to hear from them.

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.

Digging my toes into the fresh tilled earth, walking along the shore of a still body of water, paddling in a gentle creek, are all great memories. Any farm kid knows the hazard of stubble, canola fields aren’t fun, but mown patches of rag weed are deadly- one could puncture a foot as easily as not if one landed directly on a shorn stalk. I know.

Safety decreed that shoes be worn when operating farm vehicles, probably not a prerequisite for the generation above me. The most common footwear in summer was a pair of soft soled canvas sneakers, black and white, lace ups. The downside was that any footwear was beastly hot. Often at the end of work day there were water blisters on the soles of my feet, and never being one who could by pass a good itch- I would rub my feet of the edge of the concrete sidewalk until every blister had popped and everything hurt like heck! Only to repeat the agony a few days later…Walking on a prefect lawn is delightful. A soft, springy carpet that feels real. Not my lawn….yet.

My barefoot days have changed with my increasing age. I still love to pad around my home with no shoes on. The downside is that I have the best possible floor covering to hide debris, and with no shoes on crumbs crumble, but pebbles poke! Not even a pebble, simply a large grain of sand…. Reminds me to sweep occasionally, or put my shoes back on!

I do wonder what ritual there was with my shoes and socks when I was a wee one. To this day I can not abide a sock that slips or has a hole in it. I can not walk if my shoe is tied just the right amount tight, with the tongue correctly positioned. And socks can not collect in the toe of the shoe. Maybe my parents found it easier for me to simply live shoeless!

Ken Waddell

“While cell service is OK, it is very expensive compared to other countries and very spotty.

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2023

Forrest, MB Elton Collegiate

Birthday: May 9, 2005

Parents: Wayne and Janice Johnson

Sibling: Natasha and Alex

First Job: YMCA

Introvert or Extrovert: Extrovert

Favourite food: Pizza

Dream vacation spot: Travel to Italy

Favourite holiday: Christmas

At 12, what did you want to grow up to be: When I was 12 I wanted to be a teacher

Future Plans: Travel and learn as much as I can, and enjoy life

Rapid City, MB Elton Collegiate

Birthday: July 21, 2005

Parents: Myles and Milena, Kate and Glen

Sibling: Sara and Arden

Pets: Mickey, Gizmo, Binoo

First Job: Minnedosa Kayak Club

Hobbies: Playing piano, governing school as president, reading

Introvert or Extrovert: Introvert

Who do you look up to: David Bowie, family

Favourite thing about your school: the people

Favourite food: Cinnamon buns

Favourite artist: Lana Del Rey

Dream vacation spot: Greece

Favourite holiday: My Birthday

At 12, what did you want to grow up to be: An optometrist

Future Plans: To attend BU for a degree in Science

The HUGE CITY of Moore Park, MB Elton Collegiate

Birthday: January 24, 2005

Parents: Kent Loewen, Dawn Loewen

Sibling: Tiffany Loewen, Benji Loewen

Pets: More cats than I can name

Introvert or Extrovert: Introvert

Who do you look up to: My Dad, my uncle, and Colin Furze

Favourite thing about your school: Going home each day

Favourite food: Ice Cream

Favourite artist: Imagine Dragons

Dream vacation spot: Nova Scotia

Favourite holiday: Christmas

At 12, what did you want to grow up to be: Mechanical Engineer

Future Plans: University of Manitoba for a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

204.827.3956

Lachlan Kopytko

Madeline Johnson

Kyle Loewen

Cliff Cullen MLA for Spruce Woods

CONGRATULATIONS

Grads

CONGRATULATIONS

Outside of Brandon, MB Elton Collegiate

Birthday: January 3, 2005

Parents: Pam Adam and Katie

Sibling: Neveah and Kaleb

Pets: Harley (dog)

First Job: Sorting eggs

Hobbies: Listening to music and cooking

Introvert or Extrovert: Neither

Who do you look up to: My family and friends

Favourite thing about your school: Friendly environment

Favourite food: Sushi

Favourite song: Unlucky Me

Favourite artist: $uicideboy$

Dream vacation spot: Saturn

Favourite holiday: Christmas

At 12, what did you want to grow up to be: Psychotherapist

Future Plans: Get as much money as possible and attempt to live comfortably

Meadowlark Village, MB Elton Collegiate

Birthday: July 20, 2005

Parents: Robert and Angela Manulak

Sibling: Three close and my cuzzasis

Pets: Three

First Job: Western nations gas jockey

Hobbies: Music, basketball, gaming

Introvert or Extrovert: Introvert

Who do you look up to: My father for the person he is

Favourite thing about your school: Band

Favourite food: Mum’s spaghetti

Favourite song: Animal I Have Become

Dream vacation spot: My room

Favourite holiday: All of them

At 12, what did you want to grow up to be: Famous YouTuber/Streamer

Future Plans: Be true to myself

On the farm south of Minnedosa, MB Elton Collegiate

Parents: Don & Christa McKee

Sibling: Daisy & Lauren

Hobbies: Working on antique farm equipment, hunting, driving horses

Favourite holiday: 4-H trip to PEI

At 12, what did you want to grow up to be:

Farmer

Future Plans: Apprentice at Enns Brothers in Brandon to become an Agricultural Equipment Technician

Blake Manulak

Sheldon Maendel

Justin McKee

Serving the communities of Minnedosa, Brandon, Wawanesa, Erickson, Sandy Lake, Strathclair & Rivers

CLASS OF 2023

Rapid City, MB Elton Collegiate

Birthday: March 28

Parents: Daniel and Kellea

Sibling: One brother

Pets: One dog “Gypsy”

First Job: Babysitting

Hobbies: Drawing, basketball, being outside, paddleboarding

Introvert or Extrovert: Introvert

Favourite thing about your school: Being on the girls’ basketball team

Favourite food: Taco salad

Favourite music: Country music

Dream vacation spot: Australia

Favourite holiday: Halloween

At 12, what did you want to grow up to be: A millionaire

Future Plans: Will be attending BU in the fall to study nursing. Planning to be a nurse practitioner.

In the middle of no where, MB Elton Collegiate

Birthday: December 2, 2005

Parents: Tanis Grulke and Ken Reimer

Sibling: Brendan

Pets: Lilo a 3 legged husky cross

First Job: Currently do not have one, waiting to move back to Winnipeg

Hobbies: Gaming

Introvert or Extrovert: Introvert

Who do you look up to: Anyone taller than me

Favourite thing about your school: Leaving Favourite food: Chicken sandwich

Favourite artist: We the Kings

Favourite song: Check Yes, Juliet

Dream vacation spot: Any where on earth

Favourite holiday: April 15

At 12, what did you want to grow up to be: Alive

Future Plans: Existence

Brandon and Meadowbrook Village, MB Elton Collegiate

Birthday: September 27, 2005

Parents: Dustin Shoemaker, Kyla Shoemaker, Amy Magill, and Tyler Magill. I have two houses so at my dads house its Dustin and Kyla with three other kids and at my moms its Amy and Tyler and two other kids.

Sibling: Azalea Paul, Baylee Shoemaker, Tegan Shoemaker, Avanna Magill, and Dawsyn Shoemaker, all sisters that are younger than me!!

Pets: At my dads I have a dog named bruiser/ bru for short and a fish named finny, and at my moms I have a cat named blue and a dog named gizmo

First Job: Pinnacle Event Rentals

Hobbies: Drawing/artsy stuff, walking, listening to music

Introvert or Extrovert: Definitely an introvert Who do you look up to: Well, my parents, my teachers, and my friends

Favourite thing about your school: Probably foods class and Sabre success

Favourite food: Almost any fruit, or dark chocolate

Favourite artist: Eminem

Dream vacation spot: Somewhere hot

Favourite holiday: Halloween because I love scary things and candy

At 12, what did you want to grow up to be: Chef

Future Plans: Honestly, I don’t know yet. I live my job now at pinnacle but I don’t think it’s a forever job. All I have planned is id like to buy a car then rent or buy a house and continue to save my money as much as I can so I can travel when I’m older.

Chad Reimer

Mikaela Quennelle

Alexandria Shoemaker

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2023

Rapid City, MB Elton Collegiate

Birthday: October 14, 2005

Parents: Jen, Shayne

Sibling: Bethany, Madi

Pets: Three cats, two dogs, and a guinea pig

First Job: Construction

Hobbies: Drawing, watering Netflix, listening to music

Introvert or Extrovert: Both

Who do you look up to: Tall people

Favourite thing about your school: Seeing my friends

Favourite food: Lasagna

Favourite holiday: Valentine’s day

At 12, what did you want to grow up to be:

Health Care Worker

Future Plans: I don’t know yet

Rapid City, MB Elton Collegiate

Birthday: December 21, 2004

Parents: Susan and Joe Wright

Sibling: Jessica Wright

Pets: Two dogs, Paisley and Libby

First Job: The Green Spot

Hobbies: Rodeo

Introvert or Extrovert: Can be both

Who do you look up to: My Grandma

Favourite thing about your school: Life long memories with friends

Dream vacation spot: Italy

Favourite holiday: Christmas

At 12, what did you want to grow up to be: Vet

Future Plans: I plan on attending the Wellington school of message therapy as a prerequisite to the Canadian College of Osteopathy. From there I plan on starting my own business in the future as an osteopath.

Meadowbook Village, MB Elton Collegiate

Birthday: December 15, 2005

Parents: Alicia Burnell (Ryan Poncsak)

Adam Zarillo (Megan Kostrowski)

Sibling: Hayden, Enzo

Pets: Two dogs: Zoey & Athena

First Job: Inland Truck & Equipment

Hobbies: Quadding, reading

Introvert or Extrovert: Introvert

Favourite thing about your school: Working out with friends

Favourite food: Pizza

Dream vacation spot: Mexico

Favourite holiday: Halloween

At 12, what did you want to grow up to be:

Zoologist

Future Plans: Attend Brandon University for undergraduate of science

Katie Wright

Ryleigh Timmins

Kevin Zarrillo

CLASSIFIEDS

For Sale

ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION CLEANER POSITIONS

Why join our team?

FOODS

Production Worker

HyLife is a global leader in food processing. Our vision is to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our team. HyLife creates limitless opportunities for passionate individuals, and we have an exciting new career opportunity located in Neepawa, MB for you to explore!

The current starting wage is $16.10/hour PLUS opportunities for pay increases and competitive bonuses.

Our wage bracket extends to $24.05 per hour

We Will Train the Right Candidate

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

• Fully integrated facility – Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant

• 4000+ employees worldwide

• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

• Vacation

• Benefits package – dental coverage, vision care, extended health care, & more!

• Secure, stable, and permanent full-time employment

• PM Shift Premium

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Multiple Shift Options

• Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

• Slaughtering hogs (eviscerate, hide removal, etc.)

• Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value-added specifications for local, national, and international premium markets

• Maintaining our sanitation program

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

• Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time

• Open to working in colder/warmer environments

• Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset Ways to apply:

Online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. HyLife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.

We want it to be YOU! Come join our HyLife team.

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted

Rolling River School Division

The school division has a central maintenance shop in Minnedosa, MB with 6.0 FTE Maintenance Workers (Licensed Trades and Unlicensed Trades) who maintain 12 schools and Division office and shop buildings.

For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Support Staff Positions link.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

PERMANENT 12-month

JobLocationHours per day Shift

CleanerForrest, MB5 Elementary - Evening Shift 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

CleanerRivers, MB8 Collegiate - Evening Shift 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Qualifications Required:

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised

• Ability to work effectively with others as a member of a team

• Ability to communicate effectively with people both orally and in writing

• Physically fit and capable of performing physically demanding work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current WHIMIS training and certification

• Prior work-related cleaning experience

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License

The successful applicant will:

• work effectively under pressure, within defined timeframes and with a variety of people in a team environment

• work well independently, be flexible, adjust to changing work assignments and deal with and maintain confidential information

• complete and maintain WHMIS certification

Training will be provided to the successful applicant.

Salary as per C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement: Cleaner $18.52 per hour

For further information please contact Mr. Fred Scott, Maintenance Supervisor at 204-867-2754 Ext. 239 fscott@rrsd.mb.ca

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applications will be reviewed on June 20, 2023.

Applicants are requested to submit a covering letter with a comprehensive resume, addressing the stated qualifications and naming three work related references to the following:

Sarah Woychyshyn

Administrative Assistant, Human Resources

Rolling River School Division PO Box 1170

Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0

Phone: 867-2754 Fax: 867-2037

E-Mail: swoychyshyn@rrsd.mb.ca

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Employment is conditional upon an acceptable Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check. Rolling River School Division welcomes applications from people with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

The family of Don McFadden would like to thank all of the kind people who sent cards, brought delicious baking, and offered expressions of sympathy after the passing of our father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

We are planning a memorial service for July 4, 2023 1:30PM at Rivers United Church.

Sincerely Gord & Michelle, Jamie & Lesley, Barb & Brent, Bruce, and families

Service

HIP/KNEE Replacement?

Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING?

The Disability Tax Credit allows for $2,500 yearly tax credit and up to $30,000 Lump sum refund Apply NOW; quickest refund Nationwide! Providing assistance during Covid. Expert Help: 204-453-5372

NOTICES

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www. mcna.com.

URGENT PRESS RE -

LEASES - Have a newsworthy item to announce?

An exciting change in operations? Announcing a scholarship? Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. Call MCNA (204)

Help Wanted Help Wanted Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province Wide Classifieds Thank-you

947-1691 for more information. See www.mcna. com under the “Types of Advertising” tab for more details.

SUMMER HIRING?

SOMETHING FOR SALE?

HAVING AN EVENT? Book your Blanket Classified Ads NOW in the 32 Weekly Manitoba Community Newspapers to have your messaging seen all over the province! Call THIS NEWSPAPER NOW or call MCNA at (204) 947-1691 for more details or to book ads. MCNA - Manitoba Community Newspapers Association. www.mcna. com

BUSINESS SERVICES / FINANCIAL SERVICES

Private mortgage lender. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866405-1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

Auctions Announcement

For Sale

Announcement

The hummingbird on the prairies

Submitted

Rivers Banner

Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy and celebration. The hummingbird’s delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning and that laughter is life’s sweetest creation.

On the prairies there are two species of hummingbirds – the Ruby-throated and the Rufous. The male Ruby-throated hummingbirds have green backs and heads, grey-white bellies and throats and green and black rounded tails with white tips. The Rufous hummingbirds are similar in size with males having reddish-brown backs and bellies, white chests, brown and black rounded tails with orange-red throats and a shiny green patch on their head. The females of both species are slightly larger and less showy. Amazingly enough, both of these tiny birds migrate on an annual basis to Mexico and Central America. Sometimes before you can see these little beauties you can hear the beat of their wings which “buzz” as they are beating 12 to 80 times each second. Due to this rapid wing pattern, they can hover and manoeuvre quickly.

These tiny little birds need to consume 1.5 to 3 times their body weight daily and feed on small insects, flower nectar and tree sap. Anyone who hangs up a hummingbird feeder can appreciate how wonderful this food source is to these birds. If you sit quietly and watch the birds feeding you can also notice that they will aggressively defend their food supply.

Male hummingbirds do not help to raise the young. The females build tiny cup-like nests that are difficult to see as they are concealed among branches. These nests out of necessity are often close to a food source. The females will lay two or three pea-sized eggs and within a

Hamiota ~ Brandon ~ Birtle

Stewart Endeavors

Gravel - Sand - Stone - End Dump/

Belly Dump Services - Excavating stewartend2015@gmail.com 204-365-0086

Alex Stewart Box 916, Rivers MB, R0K1X0

couple of weeks the young will hatch. The young birds are fed by the females and will fledge within the next 2 to 4 weeks. Nesting pairs and their young will often return to the same site each year after migration so once you have these birds used to your feeding stations, it is a good idea to continue to offer this food source.

Our boreal forest is a supreme natural habitat for these little lovelies. Some essential food sources for them in addition to nectar include small insets, larvae, insect eggs and spiders. These nutritional components are necessary for a balanced diet – especially for the rapidly growing hatchlings. It is essential for adult hummingbirds to eat several dozen insects on a daily basis.

Sap is another food source when food is scarce. You can often see them sipping sap from wells drilled by

Serving Rivers and area since 1906. Phone 204-727-0694 or 1-800-897-5694 www.brockiedonovan.com

woodpeckers. Some hummers have been observed eating ashes and sand in small quantities as well. However, it may be that instead of the ash or sand itself, the birds were consuming small insects that were present.

In general, hummingbirds are attracted to brightly coloured blooms that are in tubular shapes as these flowers typically produce lots of nectar. They will frequent areas with consistent blooms throughout the growing season so they are ensured of a constant food source. Another added benefit is while these birds move among plants sipping their nectar, they also spread pollen. Hummingbirds do not directly consume pollen but much pollen can be stuck on their bodies while sipping nectar. There are over a hundred native plant species which rely on hummingbirds to be their chosen source of cross-pollination.

Rough week for the Rivers Comets

Oak River Dodgers line up

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

Arough week for the Comets this past week.

The Comets played the Reston Rockets in Reston on Wednesday, May 31 at 7pm. The score was 5 – 3 for the Rockets. The Comets three runs were scored by Jase Wareham, Michael McFadden, and Scott Beever all in the first inning.

The Rivers Comets played again against the Deloraine Royals in Deloraine on Friday, June 2 at 7pm. The Comets were defeated with a score of 12 – 6 in favour of the Royals. Braedan Clarke, Michael McFadden, Ryan Shaw, Scott Beever, Owen Wareham, and Gerald Kuculym made the runs across home plate for the Comets.

Their next game is Friday, June 9, when they take on the Virden Oilers in Virden at 7pm. See you there!

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

Oak River Dodgers had their first home game on Sunday, June 4, against the Boissevain Centennials. Unfortunately, the Dodgers were defeated 12 – 6 in favour of the Centennials. Riley Shamray brought in two runs along with one run from Ty Paddock, Kaden Rozdeba, Brayden Heapy, and Drew Birss.

They have some new players, so here’s the line up:

#3 Chase Anderson, #5 Ryan Argue, #24 Drew Birss, #4 Reece Ciprick, #12 Landon Cochrane, #23 Foster Couvier, #7 Connor Geekie, #10 Brayden Heapy, #7 Ben Henry, #22 Chad Kilimnik, #21 Kain Kramer, #9 Riley Lamb, #16 Dawson Lelond, #14 Ty McKenzie, #25 Xavier Mowbray, #8 Ty Paddock, #2 Duncan Paddock, #15 Kaden Rozdeba, #17 Riley Shamray, and #19 Noah Street. Their next game is Friday, June 9 when they take on the Hamiota Red Sox in Oak River at 7pm. Hope you can make it out to the ball game.

High School Baseball team finish second in North division

PWHSBL Final Four

The top two teams in the North will cross over and play the top two in the South. Hamiota will play Boissevain on June 8 at 11am on Sumner Field in Brandon.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Front Row L to R: Ty Kirk, Cael Rozdeba, Nathan Espenell, Colt Brooks, Gavin Pomeroy, Ben Roulette, Rowin Richmond Back Row L to R: Brady Waddell, Sawyer Mitchell, Kaden Allan, Jase Wareham, Rylan Gage, Brett Melnyk, Keefer Johnston, Chris Obach

Third baseman Gerald Kuculym and shortstop Ryan Shaw are ready for whatever comes their way.

Ty Paddock of the Oak River Dodgers in action against the Boissevain Centennials.

High school rodeo finals

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

Local high school riders competed in the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) finals on Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4, in Oak Lake. The weather was scorching, and the competition was fierce. All positions listed below are for the season.

Hudson Bond from Kenton competed in barrel racing placing 2nd for the season with a score of 181 points. She also competed in the breakaway roping and placed 12th with a score of 26 points. Placed 3rd in pole bending with a score of 167 points. Placed 15th in team roping with a score of 45.5 points.

Rudy Bond from Kenton competed in barrel racing placing 5th for the season with a score of 0 points. She also competed in the breakaway roping and placed 10th with a score of 47 points. Placed 11th in pole bending with a score of 39 points.

Ricki Hill from Lenore competed in barrel racing placing 31st for the season with a score of 138 points. She also competed in the breakaway roping and placed 24th with a score of 0 points. Placed 22nd in goat tying with a score of 1 point. Placed 30th in pole bending with a score of 0 points.

Ellie Slimmon from Lenore competed in barrel racing placing 16th for the season with a score of 14 points. Placed 19th in goat tying with a score of 9 points. Placed 15th in pole bending with a score of 15 points.

Katie Wright from Rapid City competed in barrel

racing placing 12th for the season with a score of 29.5 points. She also competed in the breakaway roping and placed 5th with a score of 115 points. Placed 19th in pole bending with a score of 10 points. She placed 1st in Reining Cow Horse with a season-high score of 118 points.

Three of the five competitors above are now

Pickleball at the RCC

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

Riverdale Community Centre is hosting Pickleball every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm. Pickleball is excellent for exercise, because it’s easily adaptable to any skill level.

Pickleball can be played singles or doubles. Points are scored by the team that serves, and you play to 11 points. A team must win by 2 points. When you serve the ball, you must hold the paddle and the ball below your waist and serve underhand. There’s a two-bounce rule. This means that each side must let the ball bounce once before returning it. After those two bounces, you can either hit the ball before it bounces (a volley), or off a bounce.

Anyone can play Pickleball. The rec centre is providing rackets and balls. It is two dollars drop-in fee. If you would like more information, please contact recreation@riverdalemb.ca or 204-328-7753.

MHSRA graduates, and this was their final MHSRA rodeo competition, Rudy Bond, Ellie Slimmon and Katie Wright. All three ladies will continue their rodeo careers as part of their futures plans. Congratulations to the grads!

For more details and for each of our community riders’ standings, please visit https://mhsra.ca/.

PHOTOS BY JESSICA COULTER

23062mm0

Ellie Slimmons competing in her final high school pole bending competition riding her horse Brin.

Pickleball has become a popular activity at Riverdale Community Centre.