September 29, 2023

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n Sept. 22, at the Royal Canadian Legion #75 in Rivers, there was an Old Time Dance at 7pm in the upper hall. Everyone was welcome and tickets were only $10.

There was a raff le with lots of prizes and a baking table which was filled with delicious baked goods.

Local band, Prairie Fire, kept the dancers dancing well into the night.

Cold cuts with rye bread and dainties that were donated was served a little later in the evening by the Ladies Auxiliary. Everyone had a great time.

A total of 78 people made it out for this fun filled event.

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Banner Staff Prairie Fire did an amazing job playing for the Rivers Legion Old Time Dance.

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s r e p or t e d i n t he March 9 edition, the Grade 12 Interdisciplinary Studies in Science class at Rivers Collegiate planned a project for Riverdale Harvest.

Dubbed the Boat Load of Food, students secured a canoe from Rolling River School Division with an intent to f ill it with non-perishables. Although the campaign was fully organized by that class, the original idea came from a suggestion made by harvest volunteer Liliane Dupuis.

“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-

This young couple could be found on the dance floor all night long.

tion to the schools.

Pupils co-ordinated the entire month-long promotion, which culminated in a ceremonious presentation on March 20 to Riverdale Harvest president Heather Gray and Liliane.

Because the snow had melted so much, the canoe could not be portaged across the street to Zion Church (home of Riverdale Harvest). Rather, the teens carried bags, boxes and garbage

cans from the school foyer into the church basement the afternoon of March 21, where the food was weighed and sorted.

Although the project was a senior students brainstorm, the entire high school was encouraged to participate. The collegiate hosted a poor boy floor hockey tournament in which to play, athletes had to pay with food for the canoe. Some students also canvassed Rivers, Oak River

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

The canoe at Rivers Elementary School was adequately filled.

A Polka, Two-Step, or a Waltz, any reason to put on a beautiful party dress and some dancing shoes.

Enjoying a nice waltz around the dance floor at the Old Time Dance.

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.

FORREST COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

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$25,000 cheque presented to the Forrest Special Projects

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f it is going to rain on the celebration, be sure you have a tent. On Saturday, Sept. 23, BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions hosted a celebration with the Forrest community. The event was to celebrate being the winners of the $25,000 prize money for having the most votes to upgrade the Forrest community park in the BASF Growing Home Contest.

A zip line and barrel racing set up outside. They served popcorn and “Growing Home” cupcakes inside. Local band, 8 Track Shuffle, kept the community members entertained and cozy inside the celebration tent.

Forrest Special Projects Group would like to thank everyone who voted for Forrest to win the #BASFGrowingHome contest, as well as 8 Track Shuffle, Tent Events Tent Rental, Courtney’s Cake Creations, Joe Beeverz, Pinnacle Events Rentals and United Rentals.

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That is one big cheque you got there. Forrest Special Projects Group receive their cheque from BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions.

The community of Forrest was not going to miss out on this celebration even with the rain.

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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein Finding meaning in the mundane

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ince getting together, my wife and I have been parents to three “Canine Kids” (dogs). In that time, we have learned one important lesson. Dogs have much in common with the people whose homes they share. Every dog is unique, with a unique personality and its own set of habits-some good; some that can be quite annoying.

Our current CK is a mixed breed named Kia. She was three years old when she joined our family. She will celebrate her 10th birthday in a few days.

From the moment she first set foot on our property, Kia let it be known that she was in charge and that she had a list of rules that we had to follow. For example: Meals must be served at set times each day. Cats, squirrels and birds are not permitted anywhere near our house or yard. And she must receive at least one car ride around town per day.

Like all pet owners, we have rules that we expect Kia to follow. She follows them-if and when it suits her. But she can be a very strong-willed dog at times, and that can produce some interesting (and at times quite loud) confrontations.

That being said, I must stress that we love her dearly and can’t imagine life without her. She keeps us on our toes and provides us with many hours of comic relief that make each day a joy to live.

Kia’s routine is the same every day. She doesn’t think about tomorrow or the days ahead. She doesn’t set long term goals.

She lives from day to day.

Her human parents live from week to week. From September through June, our weeks are filled with recurring appointments for my wife and a “To-Do List” that requires me to complete the same tasks for the same people at the same times each week. There are times when I throw up my hands in frustration and say: “I do the same things each week.

Is it worth the effort? Can I find meaning in the mundane parts of my existence; following the same routines, doing the same things all the time?”

Part of my answer came from last Sunday’s Old Testament reading-Chapter 4 in the story of the prophet Jonah. After a well-documented struggle with God, Jonah makes his way to the Assyrian city of Nineveh. He preaches one sermon.

It’s not that long and he may not have been all that excited to give it; but the results exceed all expectations. The entire city (estimated population of 600,000) shuts down. They stop eating. They stop drinking. They don’t feed their children or their animals. Instead they cry to Jonah’s god for mercy.

Their cries are heard. The mercy they sought is granted.

Their sins are forgiven. Their city and its people (120,000 of which are infants and toddlers) are spared.

Eventually, the Assyrians invaded Jonah’s land and enslaved its people. But while they were punished for their sins, the land on which they lived was treated with respect.

Who made sure this happened? Those whose lives were spared when Jonah visited Nineveh. Subsequent empires (Babylon, Greece and Rome) followed Assyria’s example.

Jonah preached one sermon. Its impact lasted for hundreds of years.

Never underestimate the value of what you are doing. It may seem routine and mundane to you. But God knows how important your work is and how much impact it’s having today and will have in the days to come. And one day, he will tell you everything he knows.

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ctober 3 is Manitoba Election Day. Most predictions are calling for a very close election. Close in that the number of seats for each party may be a lot closer than the last couple of elections but in some ridings, the results won’t be very close. In some they will be quite close. In next week’s column, I will try to bring over 60 years of experience observing elections to the column so maybe, younger people can avoid some of the mistakes I made and the others have made.

Those quite close ridings or electoral districts are where the overall election victory will be won or lost.

Many observers say that about 12 ridings will be the real battleground and they may well be right.

On the technical side of things, my wife and I have seen most aspects of elections. Between the two of us we have run in one school board race, one provincial leadership race, four provincial MLA nomination races, two provincial elections, one federal nomination race, worked on or managed a dozen or so campaigns and four Town Council races.

Until now, our experience has been that the voters lists have been a disaster and the number of foul-ups have been atrocious. I don’t know if has been lack of experience, lack of funds or just plain laziness but electoral lists have been observed to be really bad at municipal, provincial federal level.

This year’s Manitoba election looks like Elections Manitoba, the non-partisan body that runs the province’s elections may have made some considerable advances. The voter lists seem to be pretty good, at least when we went to the advance poll on Sept.

23. There is still sometimes a problem of using street addresses compared to mailing addresses. In urban areas, they may be the same but in rural

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Time will tell but, the new ballot looks promising.

areas, most people have a Post Office box number as mail is delivered there, not by home delivery. It’s been a problem over the years to convince urban based bureaucrats that mail doesn’t usually get home delivery in rural towns and farms.

Time will tell but, the new ballot looks promising. It’s a whole sheet of paper and you fill in a circle with a felt marker, rather than marking an X beside the chosen candidate’s name.

Once you have marked the ballot, you put it in a cardboard sleeve and the voter observes while an Elections worker drops it into a ballot box. It looks like counting won’t be done by hand but by machine.That should mean that counting may be a lot faster and less labour intensive.

Knowing how machines work, I can see that close recounts might have to be by hand.

Overall, I have to say I was impressed by the voting process based on the advanced poll experience but we will see come Tuesday night if the whole process is an improvement.

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Then there is the age-old problem of voter apathy. Seeing as the last 120 years or so have seen disastrous results from elections on many occasions, one would think that everybody would see the need to vote. Apparently not!

I guess people don’t realize that the worst tyrant in the last 100 years, Adolf Hitler, got elected in a democratic election because not enough people came out to vote against him. Elections are vitally important. It’s often joked that if you don’t vote, you can’t complain about the results. It’s more than a joke, it’s a sad reality that people don’t vote and I don’t understand why.

Perhaps next week I can offer some reasons why people need to engage in the process, not just voting but the actual political process.

Remember if you don’t get involved in politics, you are destined to be ruled by those who do.

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.

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he book at my bedside is entitled ‘The Book of Awesome’, written by Neil Pasricha. One of the introductory sentences reminds me ‘Little things, it turns out, are extremely important to happiness…’The author has selected countless little things that enrich his life, bring a smile and a sense of contentment. Things like; wearing underwear just out of the dryer, the smell of the coffee aisle in the grocery store, when there’s ice cream left at the bottom of the cone..little things that makes one smile.

There’s no doubt that this past month has caused me to pause and look for the awesome in each day. For those who are unaware of my sorrow, this month my cherished partner of the last six years passed away. It was tough. It is tough. I believe in living, and living with an attitude of gratitude and so this book has refreshed my ability to look for, and see, these moments.

I walked the dog in the fog. I felt the moisture condense on my jacket and face. I felt the density of the air, and heard the change in the sounds of the train, the highway traffic, and the movement of my neighbourhood at break of day.

(Good things day breaks later than it did a month ago, or I could not have honestly said I was dog walking at day break!) I was thankful for the dog that was so fortuitously gifted to me. For that moment, in that moment, I was present to the air I breathe and sensed anew the presence of the Divine. Awesome.

I slowed with a cup of freshly brewed coffee. So often it is simply an energy drink, a grab and go. This particular morning I was thankful for the gift of the French Press coffee maker, given by a friend after she became exasperated with the one I was making do with. It is simply a coffee press, but in that moment it was a warm hug from someone who can not be physically present, but is so supportive. The coffee was enjoyed on a lawn chair, another gift, on the front deck, surrounded by red geraniums. In that moment, for that moment, I was present to the love and support that surrounds me. The strong coffee didn’t hurt either! Awesome.

As is my custom, the first Sunday that I began anew as ‘simply me’, I attended the Sunday morning worship service at the house of worship of my choice. I was blessed that the service included the baptism of two youngsters, and their lively participation was exactly what I needed. The church is a place for young and old, for silence and action, for moments of peace and moments of challenge. The power of the hymns, the words of the hymns, the handshakes and hugs was magnified in my time of vulnerability. It had taken strength and courage to dress and exit the safety of my home, but it was worth it. In that moment, for that moment, I was present to the church at work, a body of believers comforting and encouraging. Awesome.

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What makes a champion of the truth?

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When you think of a champion, what comes to mind?

Perhaps an athlete with a gold medal or a student winning an academic trophy? But what about another type of champion, the people who stand up for and defend our democracy - not with physical prowess, but with their words.

Champions of the truth. These champions are hardworking individuals from the newspaper industry who produce highquality, local news that can not be found anywhere else.

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In honour of National Newspaper Week, here are three defining characteristics that make the people behind our presses champions of the truth.

1. Stands up for the truth Fighting for the truth is integral to being a champion, but what does standing up for the truth mean? It means a commitment to sharing factual news so that people have the tools to make informed decisions. Standing up for the truth is not always easy, but it’s what champions do.

2. Contributes to their community

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

As the weather has changed and flu season is upon us, I feel it is time to bring on the fall soups. The food that makes us feel better when our throat is sore, and we are running a fever. This recipe was my Oma’s who passed it along to my dad who passed it along to me and I am sure it goes even further back in my family. You are going to need the big soup pot.

Ingredients for broth (you will have a lot of extra broth): 1 Whole Soup Chicken (if you don’t have a soup chicken, you can use a 3pd chicken from the store) 3 Yellow Onions 2 Carrots 4 Cloves of Garlic 1 Green Tomato 2 – 3 Tbsp of Chicken OXO 3 Tbsp of Parsley Flakes (optional) 2 Tbsp of Garlic Chive flakes (optional) Ingredients for soup (this will be good for 4-6 bowls of soup): 2 chicken breasts cooked and shredded or diced, however you prefer 3 Carrots, peeled, sliced and steamed 2 Green Onion diced 4 – 6 cups of German Egg Noodles cooked Directions: 1) Get out the big soup pot and place the whole soup chicken in the pot. Add water leaving about two inches from the top.

2) Cut the Yellow onion in to quarters leaving skins on and toss in the pot with water and chicken. Peel and cut carrots and add to the pot. Mince the Garlic cloves. Quarter the green tomato and add to the pot.

3) Bring the water to a boil (this will take a while). Allow to boil for about 15 minutes then reduce the water to a simmer. Allow soup to simmer for about 3 hours. If you only go for 2 hours, you will need more OXO for flavour.

4) Get another large pot and strain the chicken, onion, carrots, garlic, tomato from the broth into the new pot.

5) Place new pot with broth back on the stove and bring to a boil. Add Chicken OXO, Parsley flakes, and Garlic Chive flakes. Taste test and see if the broth is right. If it is too salty, just add water, if it is too bland, add a little more OXO. 6) Grab a bowl, add some of the soup ingredients that you like, pour the broth over top and serve.

Freeze extra broth.

Champions cover stories and share information that helps to keep people connected. True champions are invested in making their communities better places. Champions know what their communities need - not just because they report on them, but because they are a part of them - and are often the first to raise their hand to help out. They could be volunteering for a local little league, sitting on an industry board, or helping pave the way for the next generation.

3. Inspires the next generation Champions are dedicated to their craft; their work speaks for itself and inspires others. They may uncover stories that impact the nation or their local community, but no matter what, they are committed to telling these stories and getting crucial information to the people who need it. Through their work, they show others a path forward to a vibrant career in news media, encouraging the next generation to get involved. Their work impacts real people and real communities and encourages others to follow in their footsteps.

Does this sound like someone you know? If you read your local news you might be interacting with a champion of the truth and not even know it.

That’s why, each National Newspaper Week, honouring those who contribute to the industry is important. This year, News Media Canada is paying tribute to Canada’s champions of the truth by creating a first-ever illustrated book entitled “Champions.” This book features the stories of notable Canadians from the news media industry who are integral to what keeps our democracy thriving through vibrant, independent and local news media.

Learn more about National Newspaper Week and show your support for the industry by purchasing a copy of the Champions book and downloading the “Champions” font at www.ChampionsoftheTruth.ca.

BOARD OF REVISION 2024 ASSESSMENT The 2024 Assessment roll is available for public inspection at both municipal offices located at 10 Cochrane Street, Oak River, MB and 435 Third Ave, Rapid City, MB. Any person may apply to the Board of Revision if they believe their assessment should be revised.

The Board of Revision will sit to hear applications for revision on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Oak River municipal office Applications for revision are to be sent to the Oak River municipal office and are to be received by the Secretary of the Board by Monday, October 23rd, 2023 by 4:30 pm.

Application are to be made in accordance with Section 42 & 43 of the Assessment Act: 42(7) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under section 114(7) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a /ease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to: a) liability to taxation; b) amount of an assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

Application requirements 43(7) An application for revision must a) be made in writing; b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and d) be filed by (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or (ii) serving it upon the secretary, at /east 75 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice.

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Last week in Rivers….

Police Report

Lon Schwartz (Chief of Police) Rivers Police Service

It was Rail Safety week!

CN Police came out to Rivers to join RPS in a joint agency visit to the Elementary

School & Daycares.

Police received a report that 2 propane tanks were stolen from the Lions Club trailer parked at the Redfern yard.

Police were called about a pit-bull dog running at large in contravention of Municipal By-Laws.

Police received a report of hit and run causing damage to a pick-up. The matter is under investigation.

A traffic stop was initiated in Rivers wherein the officer believed the driver had been drinking. 2 roadside breath samples confirmed the driver was intoxicated and an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) was issued. In addition, a ticket was issued for the conveyance of open liquor. The vehicle was seized and impounded.

Police responded to a complaint of teenagers yelling at a resident.

A warning was given for unlawful transport of liquor and speeding 117 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone.

Police received a report of a suspicious male and White Acura vehicle around Daly Beach Road. The identity of the person has yet to be established. Police ask that anyone with information on this vehicle and/or the occupant, please contact the Rivers Police Service.

A speeding ticket was Issued to an international driver who was travelling substantially faster than the posted speed limit.

A motorist was issued a ticket for driving without a license.

A motorist was issued a warning for driving while their license was disqualified.

A suspicious vehicle was reported in the rural area. RPS thanks our rural residents who are vigilant in watching over each other’s property and equipment during this harvest season.

A vehicle was stopped for speeding at 125 km/h in a posted 100 km/h speed zone.

A ticket was issued.

A vehicle was stopped for speeding at 70 km/h in a posted 50 km/h speed zone.

The driver failed to produce vehicle insurance and was issued a ticket. A warning was given for the speeding infraction.

Another vehicle was stopped for speeding at 71 km/h in a posted 50 km/h speed

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zone. A ticket was issued.

Another vehicle was stopped for speeding at 82 km/h in a posted 50 km/h speed zone. A ticket was issued.

A Rivers business reported a theft of merchandise. Police investigated the matter and found an additional theft of merchandise from another business. The male suspect was located and arrested. The subsequent investigation led to charges of Possession of a weapon dangerous purpose, Possession of Methamphetamine, Theft under $5000 and Possession of untaxed tobacco. The male also had arrest warrants out of Winnipeg. In the same occurrence, police charged a female with Possession of Methamphetamine, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, and possession of property obtained by crime as the license plates on her vehicle were stolen.

Police were dispatched to Highway 259 near the old air force base. A complaint was made of farm equipment moving slowly and not letting vehicles pass. Patrols were made but the farm equipment was not located.

Police were called to quell a dispute amongst family members. No offences were committed. The matter was resolved.

Police assisted a person struggling with their mental health.

Police received a report of theft from a local business. The issue was resolved between the business and the customer.

Protecting your Cedars from Browning Submitted

By Patricia Hanbidge As we are enjoying a nice autumn, it is a good idea to think ahead about what chores will need to be done prior to the big freeze up.

As our trees and shrubs are an important aspect of the landscape it is a good idea to think about how to ensure they not only go into winter in good shape but also remain green and lush right into the growing season next year. This article is mostly focused on evergreens but can also be applied to sunscald on the FILE PHOTO trunks of deciduous trees.

Proper care is essential to keep your cedar green. Throughout the growing season, it is important to ensure that these evergreens receive enough moisture. This past summer was very dry and all trees and shrubs should have received supplemental irrigation in order to thrive. It is also important to water all trees and shrubs deeply and thoroughly in a dry year just prior to freeze up. Throughout the winter, they need to receive shelter from the wind and shade from the sun. Planting them on an east or north exposure is a good choice. If you have the misfortune of your cedars living in a location that is not sheltered, it is best to provide some protection. You need to minimize their exposure to the late-afternoon sun. Even in winter, the sun has a lot of power and will result in a daily freeze/thaw cycle that is extremely damaging to the tissues of the cedar.

It used to be recommended to wrap your cedars in burlap for the winter – but this is really not the best choice. The absolute best way to protect your cedars from winter browning is to tap some poles into the ground close to the cedars. (It is recommended that you do this prior to the ground freezing solid!) Create a screen using burlap (or other suitable material) that will serve as a shield for wind and sun. As a bonus – you can still enjoy the great green that your cedars provide to the landscape.

It is not recommended that you use anti-desiccant sprays. They work by coating the leaves with a very thin layer of wax. These “miracle” products never quite deliver as promised and are definitely not a substitute for proper care.

The Provincial Election is October 3, 2023

Our voice matters!

Get out and vote!

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The boys who fought for our freedom

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Standing tall and proud i n O a k R i ve r a t t h e corner of Limit St and Cochrane St is a cairn dedicated to the heroic men who gave their lives for our country in World War I and II from the RM of Blanshard, Manitoba.

A special plaque was made in memor y of Sargent Alexander P. Brere ton. He was awarded the Vic toria Cross on August 9, 1918.

He was born in Oak River on November 13, 1892.

The town of Oak River continues to take great care of this cairn and continues to honour those that gave

Have you seen the new beautifully designed sign ou the Prairie Crocus Library. Two years in the making.

Well worth the wait.

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PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING GENERAL BORROWING BY-LAW NO. 2023-12 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW EMERGENCY VEHICLE (NO 1 PUMPER TRUCK) The Council of Riverdale Municipality at its regular meeting in Council Chambers, 670-2nd Avenue, on October 17th, 2023 at 7:00PM will consider the following proposal to borrow $491,900 (borrowing by-law no. 2023-12) to pay for: The purchase of a new 2025 Acres Range Series Emergency Vehicle (No. 1 Pumper Truck) The total estimated cost of the emergency vehicle at $691,900 to be funded as follows: $200,000 from the Fire Protection Reserve; $491,900 to be funded by borrowing The Borrowing will be repaid over 15 years at a maximum interest rate of 6% per year The annual repayment amount will be no more than $50,650 to be levied annually as part of the general municipal levy

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Lower yields push canola production down

lion tonnes. Harvested area is expected to increase by 39.8 per cent to 1.6 million acres with yields projected to fall by 25.3 per cent to 32.1 bushels per acre.

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture Nationally, canola production is expected to fall by 7.1 per cent to 17.4 million tonnes in 2023. The anticipated decrease in production is attributable to lower yields, which are expected to fall 9.8 per cent to 35 bushels per acre, while harvested area is expected to increase to 21.9 million acres.

Saskatchewan is expected to produce 6.1 per cent less canola in 2023, at 9.2 million tonnes with Alberta production expected to decrease by 3.8 per cent to 5.4 million tonnes.

In Manitoba, yields a re ex p e c t e d t o d e crease by 11.8 per cent to 38.2 bushels per acre.

Harvested area is anticipated to fall to 3.1 million acres, resulting in a 15.5 per

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A field of golden canola, ready to harvest.

cent production decrease to 2.7 million tonnes.

Grain corn Nationally, grain corn production is projected to increase by 2.7 per cent

to 14.9 million tonnes in 2023. In Manitoba, production of corn for grain is expected to rise 12.8 per cent to 1.5 million tonnes because of higher anticipated harvested area (+42.1

per cent to 528,600 acres), offsetting lower anticipated yields (-20.7 per cent to 111.8 bushels per acre).

Soybeans Across Canada, soybean

production is projected to increase by 2.7 per cent year over year to 6.7 million tonnes in 2023. In Manitoba, soybean production is anticipated to increase by 4.5 per cent to 1.4 mil-

Barley and Oats Lower anticipated barley yields (-22.2% to 54.8 bushels per acre) in 2023, compared with 2022, are projected to more than offset higher anticipated harvested area. As a result, barley production is expected to fall by 21.5 per cent to 7.8 million tonnes in 2023.

Oat production is projected to fall by 53.4 per cent to 2.4 million tonnes, the lowest production in more than a decade. The decrease is attributable to lower harvested area, and lower yields, which are expected to fall by 21.2 per cent year over year to 77.1 bushels per acre.

Canadian field crop production estimates

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture In 2023, Canadian farmers are projected to produce more grain corn and soybeans, but less wheat, canola, barley and oats, compared with 2022, according to recent yield model estimates using satellite imagery and agroclimatic data. Decreased production for most crops was driven by lower yields related to dry conditions in Western Canada.

Nationally, wheat production is projected to decrease by 13.1 percent year over year to 29.8 million tonnes in 2023. The decrease is attributable to lower yields, which are expected to fall by 17.6 percent to 41.7 bushels per acre because of dry conditions across the Prairies, offsetting higher anticipated harvested area, which is expected to rise to 26.3 million acres.

The anticipated decrease in total wheat production is

largely attributable to spring wheat, which is expected to fall by 12.4 percent to 22.6 million tonnes.

Saskatchewan and Alberta wheat production is projected to decrease 17.8 and 17.3 percent respectively. In

Manitoba, wheat harvested area is expected to rise by 6.2 percent to 3.2 million acres, while yields are anticipated to decrease to 54.1 bushels per acre. Total wheat production is anticipated to fall to 4.7 million tonnes.

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Ellis Honey is the Bee’s Knees

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

Ellis Honey is based out of Lenore Manitoba, currently run by a father/daughter team of Les Ellis and Tanya Slimmon. They are a family run business that has been

in the family since 1928.

In 1928, Jack Ellis, Les’s father started beekeeping with five hives slowly growing the business. By 1967 when Les joined in to help his dad, they were keeping upwards of 600 plus hives. Tanya got involved as a kid, working extracting honey with her grandparents Jack and Vi. It seems to be in the Ellis blood to be beekeepers. It is definitely a family tradition.

Other Ellis descendants in Kenton, Henry and Diane Ellis, and in Virden, Jessie and Julie Mason also have hives.

Beekeepers, also known as apiarists, help bees take care of themselves. They provide bees with hives for shelter, medications and, as needed, new queens.

Tanya and Les keep about 100 hives now. They split and raise up their own bees.

Viola Ellis and Baby Les next to the hives in 1951.

Checking the hives in full beekeeping gear.

Rivers LED sign ceremony

The LED sign project was started by the Rivers and Area Community Foundation. The Riverdale Community Development Corporation then completed it with what you see here today. Without the support of all the sponsors you would not see what we now have as a digital information sign for all the community to see and use, as well as those people who travel to the community.

Sponsors Missing from the Photo - Kroeger Backhoe Services Ltd, Spud Plains Farms, Westman Communications Group, RRFRC (now retired), Past Chair Riverdale CDC Ken Tait.

Thank you to the sponsors for all their support.

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The group of sponsors are L-R Back Row: Gerry Gourlay, Ed Shaw - Directors Rivers and Area Community Foundation, Sheila Runions - Secretary Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Mathison - Assistant Manager Rivers Westoba Credit Union, Don Montague - President of the Rivers and Area Lions Club, David Creighton - Chair Riverdale CDC; L-R Front Row: Val Collins - Manager Heritage Co-op Rivers, Tracy Mansell - Manager Blue Crescent Hotel Rivers, Heather Lamb - Mayor Riverdale Municipality

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The honey is sold to Beemaid Honey in Winnipeg and locally to private customers.

Summer/Fall is the busy time when honey flow is on.

“Our honey house is in Lenore, where honey is extracted in late summer and fall and we put beehives in there for winter,” says Tanya Slimmon. During the busy seasons Tammy Ellis, Tanya’s sister and Ellie Slimmon, Tanya’s daughter, can be seen helping bring in the honey. Neighbours such as Ricki Hill can also be found helping. Easton Slimmon, Tanya’s son, and Charlie Airey help gather the heavy honey boxes.

You can find the delicious Ellis Honey at Brierwood Creek Café in Kenton.

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The major sponsors are L-R: Westoba Credit Union Rivers - Assistant Manager Virginia Mathison; Riverdale Municipality - Mayor Heather Lamb

Applications and resolutions MUST BE RECEIVED by 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2023.

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Letter to the Editor

RE: Manitoba needs a healthier future for aging The National Association of Federal Retirees is calling on the province’s next government to ensure a secure, healthy and dignified future for Manitobans.

This work is more important now than ever before. In Manitoba, over 17 per cent of the population, or more than 229,000 Manitobans, are already over age 65. Population trends through 2036 project a larger and older population of Manitobans than ever before.

Older adults deserve dignity— and it’s time to create a healthier future for aging in Manitoba.

This provincial election is our chance to do that.

We need Manitoba’s next government to appoint an independent and effective seniors advocate for the province of Manitoba.

Manitoba’s next government must implement – and evaluate the progress of – the recently

announced Manitoba seniors strategy.

Now is the time for Manitoba’s next government to improve access to care, by ensuring funding and services to enable aging in place – including access to publicly-funded home care, access to local care providers, and improved wait times for care.

And, Manitoba’s next government must ensure Manitobans’ incomes keep up with cost-ofliving increases by protecting and encouraging more defined benefit pension plans.

The National Association of Federal Retirees is the largest advocacy organization representing active and retired members of the federal public service, Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and retired federally appointed judges, as well as their spouses and survivors.

With nearly 170,000 members nationally — including 7,500 in Manitoba —- and 60,000 veterans and their families, the Association has advocated for improvements to the financial security, health and well-being of our members and all Canadians since 1963.

Our members need a plan for older adults in Manitoba. Manitoba needs a plan to create a healthier future for aging.

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SPORTS

Swingin’ in the rain

Men’s golf league windup

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

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n September 23, the Riverdale Golf Course hosted the Mens golf league windup 4 man scramble Tournament.

28 men came out for a fun day of golf and a delicious burger bar. These men were determined to play rain or shine and some even played in shorts of this cool fall day.

Registration started at 10:30am and shotgun started at 11am.

The foursomes were picked at random. The winning team was Scott Peters, Scott Phythian, Brett Mann and Mike Grover.

Jeff Worth won the horse race with Tyson Peters coming in 2nd.

Supper was served at 5pm.

Everyone was welcome even if they were not a part of the league. “Thanks to everyone that came out and made the day a great one,” says Scott Peters.

Jarred Cumming, John Sawatzky, Gareth Clisby and Ryan McKenzie just finishing up on the 9th and heading in for burgers at the club house.

You’re in good hands.

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A great group of men playing a great game of golf and just enjoying the end of the season at the Men’s golf league windup.

Its a long putt, but someone has got to do it. Gareth Clisby trying his luck at a long putt on the 9th.

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As of Sept. 25, 2023, the ice is back at RCC and ready for skating. Be sure to visit the Arena calendar https://riversrink.ca/arena-calendar/ for details on different public skate times, games, and practices. You will also be able to see when there are openings for when you can book the ice for your events or games.

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Rivers Jets hit the ice for their first practice of the year. The Tiger Hills Hockey League regular season will start Oct. 20. Stay tuned for schedule and player details in the coming weeks.

But you can never take away its dig-nity

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner Elton Sabres SV Invitational Girls Elton Collegiate hosted a Girl’s SV Volleyball tournament Friday, Sept.

22 and Saturday, Sept. 23. Eight other teams joined the Elton Sabres on the courts for a Round Robin pool play competition to determine who would play in the quarter finals on Saturday.

The Elton SV girls finished first in pool one with five wins and one loss. They defeated the Killarney Raiders in the

quarter finals. They won the semi finals against the Hapnot Kopper Queens. They lost in the championship matches against Major Pratt Trojans with two sets to one.

Rivers Rams SV Volleyball Girls The Rivers Rams SV Girls volleyball team had a rough start at the Elton Sabres Invitational on Sept 22, and 23. They lost six out six games in the round robin and placed fourth in pool 1. It was not their weekend. They lost in the quarter finals and the semi-finals for the consolation.

They played their hearts out and they will play again.

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The Elton Sabres defeating the Killarney Raiders in the quarter finals on Saturday Sept. 23.

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Spruce Woods debate Farmers Political Engagement Matters I have a message for every farmer in Manitoba, no matter what crop they grow or type of animals under their care - now is the time to engage with all local candidates. Governance matters. On October 3rd Manitobans will elect 57 Members of the Legislative Assembly. Every one of them will influence, for good or bad, the regulatory environment farmers face.

Manitoba’s agriculture sector has a fantastic story to share with these politicians, and farmers need to tell it. Both urban and rural communities in Manitoba are thriving because of investments made by farmers, value-added processors, and input suppliers. Since 2017 Manitoba has seen over $200 million invested in new hog barns and barn renovations. In the last two years Maple Leaf Foods has invested $182 million to expand its processing in Winnipeg and Topigs Norsvin built a $35 million facility outside Plumas. Last month Winkler Meats announced a partnership that will invest $52 million to expand its facility. These investments drive necessary infrastructure developments across the province, like new hospitals, new community centres, new schools, and new roads.

Agriculture is a driver of Manitoba’s economy, with the pork sector alone accounting for 22,000 jobs and $2.3 billion in GDP. Annually, the sector delivers $139 million to the provincial tax coffers and $87 million in taxes to municipal governments. This is on top of the contributions made by sectors like canola, cereal crops, pulses, potatoes, bison, dairy, chickens, turkeys, and more.

How can farmers engage?

The most important way is by talking to local candidates.

This means the candidates from all parties, not just the one who is favored to win.

Candidates regularly talk to their central campaigns, identifying the issues that their constituents are raising.

Just think of the influence agriculture would have if each of the major parties had multiple candidates indicating that constituents were talking about the positive contributions of modern agriculture?

It should not be assumed that candidates understand the importance of agriculture, even in rural constituencies. Engagement by farmers, who tell the story of modern agriculture, will help to drive candidates to openly acknowledge the significant role agriculture plays in the culture of communities and the economy of our province.

What agricultural issues should farmers consider raising? My first “ask” is to push candidates to avoid taking policy positions or supporting regulations that are based on the latest social media trends rather than sound science.

Social media can be driven by activists who want to end modern agriculture. They will never be satisfied until agriculture is limited to the tools and practices of the 1950s. This result would be harmful to our environment, detrimental to our communities, our economy, and unsustainable for farmers.

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Moderator Murray Oliver with candidates Grant Jackson PC and Michelle Budiwski Liberal.

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n Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at Lorne Watson Recital Hall at Brandon University the Manitoba Election candidates had a chance tell us their platform moving forward. PC candidate Grant Jackson and Liberal candidate Michelle Budiwski were at the table fielding questions that were previously collected. The NDP candidate was not present.

Questions were asked by Tammy Tutkaluk President of Brandon Teachers Association, Colin Slark Political Reporter Brandon Sun and Dr Kelly Saunders AssociSubmitted

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ate Professor at Brandon University Political Science.

Murray Oliver was the Moderator.

Each candidate presented strong arguments with regards to provincial health care, how to handle the pandemic moving forward, parental rights, school bill 64, tax rebates, co-op affordable housing, highway safety and how to best protect of farmers.

If you are unsure about where these candidates stand on these topics, please be sure to visit their websites, https://www.manitobaliberals.ca/michelle-budiwski and https://pcmanitoba.com/grant-jackson/.