October 20, 2023

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By Lesley Creighton On Friday, Oct. 13, students at Rivers Elementary School were fortunate to participate in a Fire Safety presentation hosted by our local Rivers/Daly Fire Department. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign was “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” Each grade had an opportunity to enter the Fire Safety Trailer where the use of special props simulated smoke and a stove top fire. Students received education on various aspects of fire safety

and prevention in the home, specifically focusing on how to call 911 and the importance of knowing their home address.

Topics also included fire prevention when cooking, what to do if a fire starts on a stove, and safely exiting a burning building. Students practiced feeling for heat on a door handle and got the chance to climb out of the trailer window to safety. Afterwards, students were able to tour the rescue and pumper trucks and ask questions. continued on page 2

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Grade 6 students Darwin Tacan, Blake Mathison, Dustin Douglas, Leo Chen sit on the front of pumper truck.

Two lucky students were randomly drawn for the opportunity to be Fire Chief and Deputy Chief for the day.

Grade 1 student Lylah Olson was our Fire Chief and was able to ride in the fire truck to and from school that day, and Grade 4 student Aloma Therrien was the Deputy Chief for the day. Both girls enjoyed a lunch out at Lee’s Restaurant with the fire department volunteers.

A big thank you to our Fire Chief Jim Duthie, Deputy Chief Richard Brown, Captain Robbie Brown, and firefighters Alvin Lepp, Kora-Leigh Adam, and David Creighton for guiding our students throughout the presentations.

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don’t know about you, but my apple tree produced an abundance of apples this year. So much so, that I am continuing to test and try new apple recipes. These baked apple fritters are soft and crunchy without frying, and the broiled vanilla glaze makes them extra crisp.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter 1 large egg 1 cup chopped apple 2 tablespoons whole milk

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch salt 1/2 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions 1) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2) Whisk together all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3) Whisk milk, egg, and vanilla extract together in a cup. Stir into flour mixture just until combined; stir in chopped apple. Use a scoop or spoon to drop 1/4-cup mounds onto prepared baking sheet.

4) Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted near the center of fritter comes out clean, 11 to 12 minutes. Remove to a wire rack.

5) Preheat the oven’s broiler. Whisk together confectioner’s sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Brush a thin layer of glaze over fritters, and place under broiler.

6) Broil fritters until glaze is bubbly, about 2 minutes.

SAFE Work Manitoba has launched its 2024 Norm the Safety Contest.

High school students across the province are invited to submit their projects for a chance to win one of three cash prizes. First place winners will also be submitted to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety’s national safety youth video contest.

This year, for the first time, there will be six student and six school prizes: three for each of the two submission categories. Students may submit a video or a poster to the 2024 Norm the Safety Contest.

“Safety is a shared responsibility, and we should encourage students to lead by example. Norm the Safety Contest is the perfect opportunity for students to tap into their creativity and create a project that inspires their peers to embrace a culture of workplace safety,” said Dave Kramer, Vice President, SAFE Work Manitoba. “Young workers need to be aware of hazards they may encounter on the job and how to handle these situations. This project gives youth a chance to be leaders in workplace safety and make a difference in our province.”

This year’s theme is “hand and finger injuries.”

Submissions should help raise awareness among young workers about the importance of preventing hand and finger injuries.

The following prize amounts will be awarded to the student (or group of students) and $1,000 will be given to each of the winners’ schools.

• First place: $2,500 for video; $2,500 for poster • Second place: $1,500 for video; $1,500 for poster • Third place: $1,000 for video; $1,000 for poster The submission deadline is Friday, February 2, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CST. For more information about Norm the Safety Contest and to view previous years’ winning entries, visit our resources page.

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Working with our partners in the safety community, we provide prevention education, safety programming, consulting, and strategic direction to create a genuine culture of safety for all Manitobans.

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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein The School of Life

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s I move about in this and other communities, I have gained a deep appreciation for one of God’s greatest gifts to our world. That gift is the vast collection of knowledge, insight and wisdom that resides in the minds of the people who live in our communities.

This body of information has been accumulated over a lifetime of work and experience in what we call the School of Life. This school is unique. It charges no tuition fees. It does not have a set curriculum. Classes are always in session. In the School of Life, we follow a simple technique-Observation, Interpretation and Application.

In the Observation phase, we mentally record events and experiences we go through each day.

What happened? To whom did it happen? What effects (good or bad) did this event and experience have on us and on those around us?

The Interpretation phase helps us attach meaning to the events and experiences. Why did they happen? What did we do that helped make this experience a positive one? What mistakes turned it into an experience we’d like to forget as quickly as possible? And how did our reactions make the experience better or worse for those around us?

The Application phase identifies the lesson (or lessons) we can learn from this event or experience and how to apply those lessons so that we can avoid the mistakes that lead to misunderstandings or problems that take many weeks to resolve.

Lessons learned in public school, college or university are easy to forget. But lessons learned in the School of Life stay with us forever.

Some of those lessons are worth sharing. I fondly recall times when my father would take me out on a crop tour of our farm and would point out areas in one of our fields where the crop was thin, the quality was poor and the yield would be less than ideal. Then he would say: “Neil, I want you to remember this spot in this field. Next spring, when you clean out the corrals, I want you to cover this area with a good coating of cattle manure.” I didand the following year we had an excellent crop.

In later years, as I moved from one community to another, I met people who, by their words and example, taught me how to be a better person and ultimately how to be a better minister. I will never forget those lessons and the impact they had on my life.

But there were some lessons that I had to learn them on my own. When I surrendered to a failed marriage, I sought help from friends who, like me, were divorced. They gave advice based on their experience, offered encouragement, prayer support and checked in on me regularly to see how I was doing. But they could not ease my pain. I had to learn from that experience and recover from that pain alone.

Now in my 73rd year on this planet, as I look back over my life, I thank God for those who took the time to share insights and lessons they learned in the School of Life. I am glad that I listened and learned from much of what I was told. I regret those times that I didn’t listen when I should have.

But I am thankful for God’s forgiveness and the second chances that have come with it. The experiences have made my life rich and rewarding. God’s grace, mercy and strength have kept me alive long enough to enjoy it.

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By Chad Carpenter

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ast week I wrote about the danger of the elites and allowing an elite group of people run organizations. The organization in question last week was the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba. I outlined how, over a few decades, a once vibrant, grassroots party let its organization and leadership to become, at best, mediocre. I got some definite feedback on that subject.

Another thought came to me today and that is, “Why do governments like keeping people poor and uninformed?”

I think the answer is surprisingly simple. Poor, uninformed people are easier to control and keep dependent on governments. Think about it. Why are there so many poor people in the Middle East? Palestine (Gaza), Syria and many African countries are very poor. But we have lots of poverty in Canada too. Thousands of homeless people live in Canadian cities and towns. Many First Nations communities have high levels of poverty and a low level of basic services.

Rich people don’t need government intervention as much as poor people do, so there is, generally speaking, a lower level of dependence on government among richer people.

The bigger the level of dependence, the bigger the government. The higher the level of dependence, the more bureaucrats you need and that way the government unions get bigger and have more say in government policy. It’s a vicious circle.

Governments have always been that way. Manitoba was part of the old North-West Territories but it was also part of the very old (1670) land grant from the King of England to the Hudson’s Bay Company. Millions of acres of land, with almost no European population, was given by a King’s Charter.

For the first 200 years, the population was made up of Indigenous people, a few fur traders and explorers. By the 1860s, there were also many Metis people who fished, hunted, trapped

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Ken Waddell fur bearing animals, traded in various goods and services and farmed. The Government of Canada decided to expand and bought a parcel of land from the HBC and decided also to survey the land with a view to development. Just so you can be assured that governments haven’t changed much, Canada didn’t tell the residents around Red River about their intentions. The residents didn’t like the risk that their land could be confiscated. After a period of ever increasing tension, Louis Riel objected and took some military style action. It’s a long story, but the bottom line is the Metis and other residents of the Red River area neither wanted government interference nor did they want to be dependent on government. The Government of Canada totally botched their intentions and communications.

Riel set up a provisional government and council. Some violence erupted and three men died violent or accidental deaths. One of the deaths was an execution. It wasn’t pretty, but out of the turmoil and violence, Manitoba was born.

Many will argue that Louis Riel was wrong and that his actions in 1869, and his later actions in 1885, were treasonous. That’s a valid argument, but it is also valid that had Riel and his followers not stood their ground, more violence may well have happened. As is often the case, a senior level of government didn’t have a hot clue about local traditions, values, customs or conditions. They assumed that they were dealing with poor, uninformed people who obviously 204- 328-7494 www.riversbanner.com

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Riel made a number of mistakes, but I have long argued that he should receive recognition and he did in 1992 when then Premier Gary Filmon declared that Riel was the Founder of Manitoba and there is more to come soon. Premier designate Wab Kinew is quoted in the Winnipeg Free Press as saying, “This fall, when our team returns to the Manitoba legislature, one of the first bills that we are going to bring forward is an Act to bestow upon Louis Riel the honorary title that reflects who he truly is — which is Manitoba’s first premier,” premier-designate Wab Kinew told the crowd of thousands gathered at the Red River Métis Annual General Assembly in Winnipeg on Saturday, who responded with a standing ovation.

The 1992 recognition of Riel was a good move and that was done by the PC Party. Yes, the party that I described above as “a once vibrant, grassroots party”.

It would appear that this move by Wab Kinew is a good move, as was the move by Filmon.

As I said, Riel made mistakes, as did Filmon and so will Kinew. The successes of Riel and Filmon came from listening to the local people. If Kinew does the same, he will have success as well. His step of recognizing Riel holds some promise.

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he beautiful weather this week allowed me to get almost caught up with my summer end chores. I got the gardens cleaned up, the hoses put away, collected and cleaned my garden tools, and did a good bit of walking. The task that hung heaviest over these feeble shoulders (I’m half kidding!) was cleaning the windows.

There is a voice within that will not be silenced until all the windows, inside and out, are as sparkly clean as I can get them. Twice a year, once in spring to get the winter gunk off and now, to get the cobwebs and summer gunk off of them. It’s not that difficult to do. I have the right height ladder that is safe and easy to transport. I have the cleaning equipment. What I lack is motivation and desire. So, I got thinking.

I imagined my grandmother spending a winter in a soddie, a home basically dug into the earth, earthen walls, low ceiling, very poor ventilation, crowded conditions, and often, no window at all. Perhaps an opening covered with an oil soaked paper allowed a bit of light into the dwelling. And this was on the Canadian prairies, so I’m quite certain that they didn’t leave the door open any more than necessary. Even with a basic chimney, the air inside would be filled with smoke from the fire and candles or lanterns. I would not have done well.

In my mother’s generation it was the large two-storey wood frame farmhouse. Single pane glass in many windows, for the desire for bright, natural light was now attainable. If you were established, there would be storm windows to be added for the winter months. This unit would often have a series of openings at the bottom edge, with a wooden flap that allowed the holes to be open or closed. That way, if necessary, the inside window could be slid up, the vents opened in the storm window, and some fresh outside air could improve the air inside. The trick often was to carry a clean window up a ladder and fit it securely in the recess of the house window. One learned very early to clearly mark every storm window to identify exactly in which opening it belonged. Balancing a storm as you climb a window is not a feat one wishes to do only to find you have the one for the south west corner, not the south east corner! Many panes of glass to clean for that project!

With these thoughts fixed in my mind, I cheerfully stood atop my step ladder, within easy reach of every window.

Remembering the vinegar water and crumpled newspaper that were the standard window cleaning equipment, I cheerfully grabbed my spray bottle and a roll of paper towels. The screens for the windows are simply unclipped and by placing them in the shower and hitting them with a stream of hot water, clean as can be. I have got it so good!!

I am energised by sunlight, and with fall job done, I have possibly delayed the need of artificial light by a full hour!

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• On the Thanksgiving weekend police were called to a complaint of a family dispute. A youth was removed from the home due to concerns of potential violence. Charges are applicable but restorative justice measures are being contemplated so that the matters may be resolved effectively and in a way that suits all parties.

• A man reported that he had sold a handgun many years ago to an out of province buyer who had not completed the sale. The RCMP are assisting in this investigation to locate the firearm and ensure that it is properly registered with the rightful owner.

• A found wallet was turned in. Police located the owner and returned the wallet.

• A Rivers citizen was issued a warning for speeding through a school zone. Police have recently received several complaints about people speeding in the school zones and going forward, this will be more strictly enforced. Police remind motorists to drive within the posted speed limits, especially where there are children present.

• Police dealt with a complaint of a dog running at large in Rivers in contravention of the municipal bylaw.

• Police dealt with a complaint of a dog running at large in Wheatland in contravention of the municipal bylaw.

• Police dispatched an injured deer that was hit by a semi.

• As police continued to investigate a complaint of a stolen vehicle last week it was learned that a stolen li-

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cense plate from another community had been placed on the stolen vehicle as a measure to evade police detection.

A stolen bicycle was also found to be part of the scenario and it was returned to its rightful owner. The female suspect involved in this matter is facing multiple charges.

• Brandon Police arrested a man with an outstanding warrant that had been issued by Rivers Police.

• Police responded to a report of two suspicious people walking on her street near the high school.

Police located a couple of teens out for a walk during their morning spare. They found no evidence of criminality.

• Police stopped a vehicle on Highway 25 where they found untaxed tobacco, open liquor and a driver that was suspected to be impaired by alcohol. Investigation found breath samples to be just below the threshold of criminal charges. A ticket was issued for unlawful transportation of liquor.

• During a traffic stop in Rivers Police seized untaxed tobacco.

• Police received a report that overnight someone had made marks on a homeowner’s picture window.

There was no damages or costs incurred.

• An incident of bullyi ng/a s s au lt w a s re -

ported. Police investigated the matter and found it to be a consensual fight between 2 friends. No charges warranted in this instance.

• A female from Rivers was found to be in breach of her release conditions. She had voluntarily attended the Rivers Police Service to address some unclear details of her release conditions. She consented to being remanded in custody over the weekend until the courts could address the matters.

• A local business reported a minor theft. The matter was resolved without charges.

• Police attended a rural residence and arrested a person under the Mental Health Act. They were transported to Brandon Hospital for assessment.

• Police stopped a vehicle in Rivers and noted the presence of untaxed tobacco. The driver was served a ticket.

• Police responded to a complaint of a suspicious person in Wheatland. They found no evidence of criminality.

‘’JUST IN CASE” Final Affairs Arrangements WORKSHOP

Talking about death and dying or the impact of an early negative health diagnosis or the results of a complicated accident and the preparations needed to navigate this difficult time of life can be a very difficult process. Many people neglect to have any of these types of conversations, and then, when perhaps faced by these situations can be very overwhelmed by the choices and decisions that need to be made. Rivers and Area Palliative Care is very pleased to announce the details of an upcoming workshop to be held here in Rivers on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, which is designed to give you tools and guidance to help you organize your affairs “Just in Case”. The workshop covers 10 areas of one’s life from wills and estate planning, power of attorney, funeral planning, financial affairs, health care, personal care and many more. The workshop includes a practical workbook where one can gather documents, highlight personal wishes and share your thoughts and wishes regarding end-of-life affairs. The workshop is geared for people of all ages, not only those who are facing declining health or aging complications, but anyone in any stage of life, as we all know life circumstances can change in a very short period of time.

The workshop will be presented by Elaine Lozinski from Saskatoon who is a final affairs consultant, a lecturer and author who strives to bring clarity to the overwhelming world of final affairs. She is a Certified Executor Advisor with the Canadian Institute of Certified Executor Advisors. Elaine’s ultimate goal is to educate, prepare and empower people to make their own decisions regarding their final affairs – before something happens.

The workshop is being hosted by Rivers and Area Palliative Care and will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, from 9:00 – 4:30 (registration starts at 8:30) and will be held at the Rivers Legion at 633 2nd Ave. The cost of the workshop is $20 which covers the cost of the workbook and includes refreshments, coffee breaks and lunch. Rivers and Area Palliative Care has received generous financial support from a variety of local businesses and resources which has allowed us to present this great opportunity of learning to our community. All sponsors will be recognized at a later date. Rivers and Area Palliative Care is a group of trained volunteers who provide palliative care services to people in the Rivers and surrounding area. The group functions under the guidance of the palliative care department of Prairie Mountain Health.

Please call or text Debbie Phythian at 204-725-8301 or Esther Krahn at 431-270-0049 to register. Registration is due by Friday, Oct. 27 and the registration fee can be paid at the door.

This is a wonderful opportunity for learning and preparation of one’s final affairs and we look forward to hosting many of you on November 4.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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By Esther Krahn

RIVERDALE MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location described below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any person(s) who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

By-law No. 2023-13, being an Amendment to Zoning By-law 2016-02

HEARING LOCATION: Council Chambers at the Municipal Office, 670 2nd Avenue, Rivers, Manitoba.

DATE & TIME:

Tuesday December 5th, 2023 @ 6:10pm

OWNER(S):

Riverdale Municipality

GENERAL INTENT:

To re-zone the affected area from “RR” – Rural Residential Zone to “SR” – Seasonal Recreation Zone

AREA AFFECTED:

Lot 1, Plan 1262 of SE 19-12-20W

ADDRESS:

123 Daly Beach Road

FOR INFORMATION:

Lindsay Smith Assistant Administrative Officer Riverdale Municipality Box 520, Rivers, MB R0K1X0 aao@riverdalemb.ca Phone: 204-328-5300

A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the office location noted above during normal office hours (8:30 to 4:30) Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request. Representations may be made either in person or preferably in writing, at the public hearing.

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Submitted Rivers Banner Members of Council in attendance: Councillors Smit h, Mason, Veitch, Peters, Creighton, Pod and Mayor Lamb CAO Kat Bridgeman recorded the minutes.

PUBLIC HEARING/ DELEGATION: CREIGHTON/SMITH Be It Resolved That Council donate $300.00 towards the Chamber ofCommerce BBQ in support of the annual Community Christmas activities scheduled for Nov. 24 2023- DEFEATED MASON/POD Be It Resolved That Council accept the tender for sidewalk replacement on Quebec St from 5th Ave North for 100 feet submitted by Westman Groundworks in the amount of $ 6,616.00 + GST. CARRIED CR EIGHTON/ MASON Be It Resolved That Council approve the recommended roof repairs to Prairie Crocus Regional Library by Flynn Canada at $8,575.00 + GST; Be It Further Resolved Council that approve the transfer of $8,575.00 from the Building Reserve Fund to General Operating to cover the cost as per the 2023 Financial Plan.

CARRIED MASON/VEITCH Be It Resolved That Council review and reappoint all current and new members of the Police Board at the October 3rd meeting. FOR: 5, AGAINST 2. CARRIED Notice/Meeting request – Owen Fergusson, Manitoba Justice- meeting to be arranged for late November/ early Dec. dependent on availability Council approved payment of accounts in the amount of $401,320.56.

VEITCH/POD-Be It Resolved That Lindsay Smith be added as an authorized signor for all municipal accounts including general and reserve accounts for the duration of Sept. 20, 2023 through to Sept. 20, 2024.

Be It Resolved That she be granted all authorizations currently in place for the position of Assistant

Riverdale Municipality Meeting minutes Sept. 19, 2023

Administrative Officer.

CARRIED POD/PETERS Whereas Riverdale Municipality & Rivers/Daly Fire Department aim to meet safety standards for fire service operation; And Whereas the 2001 Pumper (Unit No. 1) has reached the end of its lifespan; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council approve the application for costshare under the Municipal Economic Development Infrastructure Program (MEDIP); Be It Further Resolved That the total cost for replacement would be $691,900.00.

Be It Further Resolved That Riverdale Municipality share would be borne

by Reserve funding and Borrowing. CARRIED PETERS/VEITCH-Be It Resolved That Council support fundraising efforts by the Rivers/Daly Fire Department towards the pumper truck replacement. CARRIED POD/SMITH-Whereas Riverdale Municipality has received a subdivision application to subdivide 9.3 acres of land from NW28-12-20-W, File number 4443-23-8551 to separate the existing yard site from the remainder of the farmland; Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council approve the subdivision application, file number 4443-23-8551, with the following conditions; 1) THAT a Conditional Use Order be applied for and obtained for the nonfarm dwelling within the R/A – Rural Agricultural zone; 2) THAT a Variation Order be applied for and obtained to reduce the front, side and rear setback requirements in the R/A – Rural Agricultural Zone. CARRIED SM ITH/M A SON Whereas an application has been made by G.K. Enterprises Ltd. to remove an approach on land being legally described as NE 15-12-20.

Therefore Be It Re-

solved That Council approve said application with the following conditions; That any necessary licensing and associated cost through Manitoba Water Stewardship will be the responsibility of the landowner, and work must not proceed until licenses are approved.That any work completed is within the terms of the Construction of Approaches Policy PW_04-15. CARRIED VEITCH/MASON Be It Resolved That Council approve an additional full time public works employee. CARRIED P OD/S M I T H WHEREAS pursuant to s 372 of the Municipal Act a municipality may set a reserve bid in the amount of the tax arrears and costs in respect of the property.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Riverdale Municipality place a reserve bid on all properties in the amount of all arrears and costs in respect of each property.

CARRIED CREIGHTON/POD WHEREAS pursuant to s374 of the Municipal Act a municipality may bid on and purchase property at a public auction and may direct a designated officer to bid on its behalf; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for Riverdale Municipality appoint Shawn Mason to bid on behalf of Riverdale Municipality at the Dec. 5, 2023 tax sale auction.

CARRIED CR EIGHTON/POD Be It Resolved that ByLaw No. 2023-10, being a By-Law to establish the maximum speed limit on a roadway under the traffic authority’s jurisdiction be given 3rd and final reading. CARRED COUNCILLOR’S REM A R K S & SUG GES TIONS: Councillor Smith – reported on new sign installed on library; request for plan on EMS wellness Gym C AO R EPORT- re ported on status of water/ sewer repair works for Oct.

Greg Nesbitt honoured by re-election in Riding Mountain

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While last week’s election saw the NDP take home the provincial majority, Progressive Cons er v at i ve c a nd id at es took the stage on the local level. As Agassiz candidate Jodie Byram celebrated her own win, t hat celebrat ion wa s echoed by fellow PC representative Greg Nesbitt in the Riding Mountain District.

Nesbitt successfully secured 63.9 per cent of the district’s votes, with the NDP coming up second (31.7 per cent) and Liberal in third (4.4 per cent).

“I was very honoured to be elected for a third term as the MLA for Riding Mountain,” said Nesbitt. “I look forward to representing all my constituents over the next four years.”

Nesbitt added, “While the results provincially weren’t what I had hoped, I am proud to be a part of a PC Team that will hold the NDP government’s feet to the fire. Our Caucus is comprised of many veteran MLAs as well as fresh faces like Jodie Byram of Agassiz.”

In addition to Nesbitt’s experience as an MLA for Riding Mountain, he has previously served as the legislative assistant to the minister of health, seniors, and active living. He has also held a variety of other leadership roles, such as being a founding member of the Shoal Lake Regional Airport Authority and as a volunteer firefighter for the Shoal Lake Fire Department.

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Bigger and better Manitoba AG EX draws near

By Rick Dillabough Submitted Manitoba’s largest livestock show will be bigger and better when it opens up at the Keystone Centre later this month.

While Manitoba AG EX, presented by Mazergroup, will boast of its largest collection of livestock entries in years, the 50th Anniversary edition of the event will host one of, if not the largest trade shows in recent history.

Over sixty exhibitors, from implements and livestock equipment to animal health and merchandise, will be set outside the Westoba AG Centre of Excellence, down the Canada Room Hallway, leading to the Exhibition Hall as well as the City Square during the annual event, scheduled to run from Wednesday, Oct. 25 to Saturday, Oct. 28.

“Not only are we sold out when it comes to the livestock entries, we have been able to fill the facility with exhibits like we haven’t done in quite some time,” says Provincial Exhibition General Manager Mark Humphries. “With so much variety, this year’s show will have something for practically everybody… from equipment displays to animal nutrition products.

With so much going on throughout the event, we expect to see a lot of people coming through the doors.”

Among the many exhibitors expected to attend the four-day event, which will be “free” to attend, include Peavey Mart, Arrowquip, Van L Equipment, Virden AG & Parts, Princess Auto, Livingstone Outdoors, Mid Canada Fasteners, Sunstream Solar, Penner Trailer, IVS, Covers and Co., Precision Cam Allen Leigh Securities, MASC, Rod’s ATV and Alexan-

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As well, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy some delicious food from the Keystone Centre, Tu Casa Pupuseria Salvadorena and Kabayan Pinoy.

In addition to the food, the livestock and sheep shows and trade show, Friday will see the AG Centre of Excellence serve as the site for a special “Party in the Dirt” social from 9:00

p.m. to midnight. Tickets to the event, featuring the music of Hicktown, are just $10 and will be available at the door. Advance tickets are also available at www. provincialexhibition.com This year’s AG EX is hosting the Nationals for Simmental, Shorthorn, Angus, Charolais and Hereford Westerns, in addition to Speckle Park, Limousin and Highland display.

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Alberta and Saskatchewan cattle on feed Manitoba crop and weather report

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By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture Manitoba’s ag weather program measures and records data year round from over 100 weather stations across agro-Manitoba.

After a hot spring that saw almost all of Manitoba accumulate over 125 per cent of normal corn heat units (CHU) by the end of June, temperatures moderated through the rest of the growing season to range mostly 115-120 per cent normal by Oct. 9 with pockets of the province in the 110-115 per cent normal CHU range.

The entire province is still below normal for average precipitation with central region remaining the driest at mostly 50-60 per cent of normal precipitation with the balance being 60-70 per cent. A lot of the rest of Manitoba varies from 60-90 per cent normal precipitation. Portage received 54 per cent average precipitation or 181 mm and 119 per cent normal CHU or 3,262 CHU. A hotter and drier than normal growing season created a range of crop conditions and overall yields.

With the majority of the

crop now harvested grain and oilseed yields locally were average to above average. Red spring wheat yields ran 30-85 bushel/ acre, barley was 60-90, oats was 60-140, canola 40-60, soybeans 35-55 and corn 125 bushels/acre plus and most of the crop was good quality.

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placements were 16 per cent larger than last year, while steer placements were down 8 per cent. This may indicate minimal cattle herd expansion in the near future. September heifer placements were the largest since 2004. Feedlot placements from July to September totaled 518,000 head, 104,000 head larger

than last year. Over the past 10 years, this is the second largest, third quarter placement volume. Breaking third quarter placements down by weight categories - calves and light weight stockers under 700 lbs were 22,000 head larger than last year, while placements over 700 lbs were up 82,000 head.

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Western Canadian cow slaughter in September was 24 per cent larger than last year and cut into fed cattle slaughter rates. With feed grain prices at the lowest point since the spring of 2021 and deferred 2024 live cattle contracts setting new highs in September, feedlots were encouraged to restock pens. AB-SK feedlot placements in September totaled just over

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The Canadian beef cattle inventory was pegged by Statistics Canada at 10.3 million head earlier this year which is a decline by four per cent since 2017. The cattle sector is an important part of the agriculture industry, that contributes over $24 billion annually to the economy and plays a critical role in maintaining the health of grasslands.

FCC wants to ensure Canada’s cattle ranchers have access to the financial levers they

need to plan for the future.

“The drought conditions this summer affected a large cattle producing area in Western Canada and right now ranchers are making decisions about how to best manage their herds,” said Sophie Perreault, FCC’s chief operations officer. “The Heifer Replacement Program will help reduce cash flow pressures for those who want to maintain or grow their herd.”

The program consists of a loan with a maximum two-year period of interest only and a maximum life of seven years.

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“The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association appreciates FCC’s response to the current needs of livestock producers,” said Garner Deobald, SSGA president. “This FCC program will help producers rebuild or maintain their herds after consecutive years of drought.”

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U.S. production down year over year

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture United States grain corn production is forecast at 15.1 billion bushels, down less than one per cent from the previous forecast, but up 10 per cent from 2022. This will be the third time in the last decade the U.S. corn crop will hit the 15 billion bushel mark. Based on conditions as of Oct. 1, yields are expected to average 173.0 bushels per harvested acre, down 0.8 bushel from the previous forecast and down 0.4 bushel from last year. Area harvested for grain, forecast at 87.1 million acres, is unchanged from the previous forecast, but up 10 per cent from the last year.

Soybean production is forecast at 4.10 billion bushels, down one per cent from the previous forecast and down four percent from 2022. Yields are expected to average 49.6 bushels per acre, down 0.5 bushel from the previous forecast but equal to 2022.

Area harvested for beans in the United States is forecast at 82.8 million acres, unchanged from the previous forecast, but down four per cent from last year.

Most cereal crop production is estimated to be higher in 2023 except oats will be down one per cent. Barley, all wheat and spring wheat excluding durum will be up six, ten and five per cent respectively. Dry bean production will be down 13 per cent from 2022.

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Highland cattle to be on display at Manitoba AG EX

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Among the many breeds of cattle scheduled to be on display at the 2023 Ag-Ex are the Highland cattle.

Although not in large numbers in Canada, these cattle are a crowd favourite and are easily recognizable for their heavy long hair coats and long horns. Although they appear fierce they are usually docile but like all large animals they need to be treated cautiously.

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Our community is very welcoming and friendly. I love being able to walk or drive around town and being greeted in a friendly manner. The strong leadership base in our service, sports and business sectors contributes to the vibrancy of the area.

What are some key opportunities that you see for the area?

Neepawa is growing exponentially, with the regional hospital, vocational school, rural training centre and many new housing projects constantly underway. .

Over the years, you have built several residential homes in Neepawa and Minnedosa. As the area continued to grow, the need for temporary accommodations was identified, which led to your most recent project to build a 72-room Best Western Plus Hotel. Can you give some insight into the process of bringing a hotel to the region?

A tremendous amount of due diligence went into the planning. From understanding the structural and operational aspects, to business planning and financing was a six-year project that I am pleased to say has come to fruition.

Having 40 community-minded shareholders, the support of Stride Credit Union and the building expertise of general contractor, Excel-7, we broke ground last spring.

Can you tell us more about your experience dealing with Stride Credit Union?

Our local credit union has been my primary financial institution for 40 years.

They gave me the financing I needed to establish my farming operation and grow my home construction business. As new residents continue moving to the area, Stride Credit Union’s financing of the 72-room Best Western Plus Hotel showed their faith and trust in the viability of the project as well as the overall health of the area and its future prospects. The area in and around Neepawa is growing exponentially and Stride plays an integral part in providing financial services to the residents here.

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the call. The fire in town was thankfully minor, thanks to quick thinking of the homeowner. Crews investigated and ensured there was no further fire.

Oct. 8, at 3:05pm, RDFD was paged to a residential fire alarm, in the Town of Rivers. Crews responded and thankfully there was no fire. The alarm was caused from cooking.

Oct. 12 at 3:24pm, members were called to a grass fire, in the RM of Elton. Crews extinguished the fire and returned to base.

Here are a couple highlights on some training/public education they have done recently.

Sept. 26, RDFD did several vehicle vs pedestrian scenarios, along the lake road. They practiced using their lifting air bags to safely remove the rescue dummy from under the car.

Oct. 10, they reviewed and practiced using a 1:1 haul system, as well a 3:1 haul system, with their rope rescue system.

Oct. 14, five members attended an Electric Vehicle Seminar, hosted by Erickson Fire. They learned how to safely do an Extrication on electric vehicles, they learned how to safely extinguish electric vehicles that are on fire and over all safety dealing with these types of vehicles.

On Oct. 13, five members went to the elementary school, and did fire safety presentations, using the fire prevention trailer. They focused on fire safety in the kitchen, the importance of working smoke alarms, and making sure they have two ways to escape their home, in the event of a fire. Thanks to the staff at the elementary school for inviting them.

Thank you to all members for their dedication, Manitoba Health and Shared Health will continue to use for their time and for all SUBMITTED PHOTO Submitted a clinically informed approach during the respiratory virus Practicing using their lifting air bags to safely remove they do.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Effective Wednesday, Oct. 18, health-care staff working in Manitoba hospitals, personal SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES care homes and other health-care facilities will be required to wear a medical mask during RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF OAKVIEW direct interactions with patients, residents and clients. Staff providing care services operated Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the desby regional health authorities, including services in the community such as home care, will ignated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 16th day of November, 2023, at the hour of 10:00 also be required to wear masks when providing care. This approach will help reduce the risk AM, at Rural Municipality of Oakview, 10 Cochrane Street, Oak River MB, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: of spreading a respiratory virus from a health-care worker to a vulnerable patient, resident or client, particularly those who are more at risk of severe illness.

Roll Description Assessed Amount of Arrears Number Value & Costs for Which Masks will continue to be optional but recommended for visitors to health-care sites. They Property May be will be available at sites for people who wish to wear one. However, masks may continue to be Offered for Sale required for visitors and other staff in locations where care is provided to highly immunoIN OAK RIVER AND BEING: WLY 70 FEET PERP OF ELY 170 L -$900 $4,665.50 40200 compromised people, such as cancer units or within the transplant program. Signage will FEET PERP OF BLOCK 5 PLAN 372 NLTO IN NW 1/4 28-13-22 B -$24,200 clearly indicate these requirements.

WPM EXC: WLY 20 FEET PERP OF ELY 120 FEET PERP OF THAT PORTION OF SAID BLOCK WHICH LIES NORTH OF In an outbreak, health-care workers and designated caregivers will be required to follow A LINE DRAWN AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE ELY LIMIT existing protocols and procedures for use of personal protective equipment.

THEREOF THROUGH A POINT DISTANT NLY THEREON 85 FEET FROM THE SLY LIMIT OF SAID BLOCK - 39 LIMIT ST Shared Health provided this updated guidance to health-care workers earlier today in a PARCEL 9 AND 9A PLAN 4831 NLTO IN N 1/2 28-13-22 WPM L -$1,200 $11,444.04 44400 memo, which is available at https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/memo-updated-respiratory- 20 MILLER ST B -$82,200 virus-guidance.pdf.

PARCEL 9 PLAN 4693 NLTO EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL L -$1,700 $2,810.96 46500 Public health officials note other community-based health settings, like doctors’ offices MINES AND MINERALS VESTED IN THE CROWN (MANB -$3,900 or supportive housing, will continue to be able to decide how and when masks may be used ITOBA) BY THE REAL PROPERTY ACT IN NW 1/4 28-13-22 WPM - 46 DELAP ST based on the needs of their clients, patients and staff. Decision-making at the local level AT CARDALE AND BEING: SP LOT 1 BLOCK 2 PLAN 7100 L -$6,000 $4,607.53 68200 ensures organizations take an approach that works for their situation.

NLTO IN NW 1/4 32-14-21 WPM, AT CARDALE AND BEING: More broadly, businesses, organizations and facilities should consider the needs of their SP LOT 1 BLOCK 2 PLAN 7100 NLTO EXC: ALL MINES AND MINERALS INCLUDING GRAVEL IN TRANSFER 165209 organization, clients and staff for this upcoming respiratory virus season. Additionally, NLTO IN NW 1/4 32-14-21 WPM - 36 FIRST AVE N public health encourages all employers to: AT RAPID CITY AND BEING: THE ELY 19 FEET OF LOT 3 L -$4,400 $12,324.94 412500 • support people to stay home when they’re sick; AND THE WLY 10 FEET OF LOT 4 BLOCK 24 PLAN 'A' NLTO B -$44,800 • have handwashing or sanitizing options available; and EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS VESTED IN THE CROWN (MANITOBA) BY THE REAL • provide opportunities for their staff to be vaccinated.

PROPERTY ACT IN N 1/2 20-13-19 WPM - 470 THIRD AVE All Manitobans have the tools they need to help protect themselves, their families and The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: the community during the respiratory virus season including: • The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any unpaid municipal utilities and any property taxes not yet due.

• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.

• choosing to be immunized against COVID-19 and the flu; • If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.

• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.

• staying home when sick until they feel better and no longer have a fever; • The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the RURAL MUNICIPALITY • washing their hands or using hand sanitizer regularly; OF OAKVIEW as follows: i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR • covering coughs and sneezes; ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND • choosing to wear a mask as an extra layer of protection; and iii) A fee in the amount $498.75 ($475 + GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible • regularly cleaning and disinfecting shared surfaces and objects. for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs.

• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.

COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines continue to be distributed across the province. The • The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration. updated COVID-19 vaccine has been formulated to protect against the XBB.1.5 strain Dated this 5th day of October, 2023. and the seasonal flu vaccine is updated annually to provide the best protection against the Managed by: Marci Quane strains expected to be circulating this year. It is expected that these vaccines will begin to Chief Administrative Officer RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF OAKVIEW be more widely available to members of the public in the coming weeks, though some sites Phone: (204) 566-2146 Fax: (204) 566-2126 may have stock earlier than others.

Aug. 19 at 12:38pm, R ivers/Da ly Fire Department(RDFD) was paged to a structure fire in Bradwardine. Upon arrival, there was no active structure fire, but a camper trailer and grass were on fire. Thankfully no other damage was done to the property.

Sept. 3, at 9:10am, RDFD was requested to assist Rapid City Fire, with a ground search and rescue. At 9:20am, crews were stood down as the missing child was found.

Sept. 6, at 8:52pm, RDFD was dispatched to a vehicle vs pedestrians along PR250. Fire secured the scene, and assisted Rivers EMS with medical care. Crew remained on scene for several hours to secure the scene for Rivers Police.

Sept. 9, at 9:45am, RDFD was paged to a fire alarm sounding, in Riverdale Municipality. At 9:52am, RDFD was stood down as the alarm was false due to cooking.

Oct. 3, at 3:58pm, RDFD were paged to a two-vehicle collision in the Town of Rivers. Thankfully there were only minor injuries.

Oct. 6, at 5:40pm, RDFD was dispatched to a vehicle in the lake, by Jake Fast Campground. While the IC was getting details of the incident from 911, they were advised of a second call. At 5:43pm, RDFD were dispatched to a fire in a kitchen. Fire crews split and attended both incidents. There were no occupants in the vehicle that was submerged in the lake. RDFD pulled the vehicle out of water, de energized the vehicle and terminated

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Margaret Elizabeth (nee Duncan) passed away peacefully at Seven Oaks Hospital on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the remarkable age of 90.

P e g g y, a s s h e w a s a ff e c t i o n a t e l y k n o w n , touched the lives of many with her grace, kindness, and radiant spirit.

Peggy will be lovingly missed and remembered by her sister, Corinne (Glenn); her daughters, Chris (Jim) and Lori (Warren). Peggy’s legacy also shines brightly through her beautiful grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were a constant source of joy in her life. Her love and warmth have left an indelible mark on us all. Peggy was predeceased by her husband Kaz, her daughter Pat, and her grandson Dan. A Celebration of Peggy’s Life will be held at Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332 8th Street, Brandon, MB, on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Donations in memory of Peggy may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, Rm 1016 – 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9.

Complete obituary information to follow.

Arrangements are in care of Brockie Donovan Funeral & Cremation Services, (204)-727-0694.

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Harold “Timer” Hyndman’s family invite you to a Come and Go tea in honour of Timer’s 98th Birthday.

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By Canada Safety Council A school can be many things: a place to learn, a place to grow, a place to socialize with friends. For many, it is a positive and safe environment. Yet, far too commonly, this is not the lived reality of schoolchildren across Canada.

National School Safety Week is October 17 - 23 and the Canada Safety Council would like to remind Canadians that we have a responsibility to protect our youth in schools.

According to Public Safety Canada, nearly half of Canadian parents (47 per cent) report that at least one of their children has been a victim of bullying, which is defined as “acts of intentional harm repeated over time in a relationship where an imbalance of power exists.”

While we know that bullying can extend past the schoolyard and into the workplace, the home, and anywhere people gather to live, learn or play, school is frequently the first environment in which a child is subjected to this aggression. The prevalence of the behaviour makes it even more crucial that schools play a leadership role in addressing it early.

“A bullied child will often feel isolated, unsafe and alone,” said Gareth Jones, President and CEO of the Canada Safety Council. “As teachers, parents and guardians, we have a responsibility to show them, not just tell them, that we are in their corner.”

Is your child being bullied? Here are a few tips to spot warning signs and to advocate on your child’s behalf.

Signs can include: • Heightened anxiety, fear • Lowered self-esteem and interest in previously enjoyable activities • Unhappiness, irritability, trouble sleeping

• Injuries, including bruising and damage to physical property (if physical) Tips to parents and guardians: • Show your child that you’re there for them. Trust is of paramount importance in addressing bullying, and a child will not report any issues to someone they do not trust to support them. Maintaining an open and healthy relationship with your child will help them feel comfortable confiding in you.

• Encourage them to share if they are being bullied. Yes, it can be embarrassing. Or hurtful. But children need to know their feelings are valid and they are not expected to carry this burden by themselves. The quicker they inform the responsible adults in their lives, the quicker help can be provided.

• Do not advise your child to fight back. In such situations, aggression is often met with more aggression and only

makes the situation worse. Remember: at its core, bullying is a relationship imbalance. Violence is a less effective mitigation tactic than adult intervention.

• Document everything. Take notes of times, dates and details of incidents as your child reports them. If the bullying is occurring via electronic means, this includes emails, instant messages, text messages and any other evidence of cyberbullying.

• Talk to your child’s school. Bring all documentation and be prepared to sit down and discuss the bullying behaviour. Keep in mind throughout that you are your child’s advocate, their defender, and their voice.

Bullying prevention is a team effort, a collaboration to create a more level playing field and to support children as they navigate the formative years of their lives. Let us all do our part in showing that respect, kindness and dignity are core values… and that bullies never win.

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Wildlife Range in Rivers hosted PAL Course

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t the Wildlife Range in Rivers the Rivers and Area Game and Fish Association hosted Katherena Jones from Katies Firearm Safety.

She was asked to come teach the CFSC Non-Restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) course. The course was a one-day course from 9am to 9pm and took place on Oct. 14. and again, on Oct. 15. Minimum age requirement was twelve years old.

This reporter decided it was time I get my PAL, so I contacted Katie by email and signed. I attended the class on Oct. 14 at the Wildlife Range facility in Rivers. Although twelve hours seemed like it would be a long day, it went by quickly.

Katie was an excellent instructor. She grew up on a farm and there were always firearms on her property. Her dad instilled safety first around firearms with everyone in the home. Katie discovered that she enjoyed shooting in competitions and competes in Trap Shooting. She has been a Firearms Safety Instructor for about four years. “I want to do my part to make this world safer for future generations,” says Katie.

All the firearms we had access to during the course were decommissioned. There were two semi-automatic rifles, a bolt action rifle, a lever action rifle, a hinge or break action shotgun and a pump action shotgun. The most important lessons to remember was that no matter what, when you pick up a firearm, always assume it is loaded, always make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction, keep your finger away from the trigger, and prove it is safe by checking everywhere ammunition might be in the firearm and removing it. Two acronyms covered these steps ACTS and PROVE. These were on posters hanging at the front of the classroom and remained there for any student to review at any time. Repeatedly, over and over again, we would read the posters. On every break, we were allowed to go to the table and examine the rifles and shotguns and repeat the steps of the lessons Katie had just taught us.

The course was eleven modules, 207 pages of the RCMP Canadian Firearms Safety

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Instructor Katie Jones pictured top left. Students of the PAL course are practicing their first lesson of the day by following ACTS and PROVE steps of safety with the decommissioned firearms.

Course. It covered Muzzleloaders, all the parts of the firearms, safety, ammunition, safe operation, safe handling and carrying, correct firing techniques and procedures, cleaning and care, social responsibilities, and safe storage, display, and transporting.

To much information for me to fit in to one article. I do recommend reading the book ahead of time, something I didn’t do and wished I had.

After all that information was gone over in the class, two tests were administered.

A written test and a practical test. I am happy to say that I passed the test!

If you wish to get a hold of Katie to have class at your facility, please email katiesfirearmsafety@outlook.com or phone 204-641-0181. You can see more details about her and her programs at www.katiesfirearmsafety.com and follow her on Facebook at www. facebook.com/FirearmSafety4Everyone. She is available for private courses as well.

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n Friday, Oct. 13 at 8:30pm the puck was dropped on the exhibition game of the season for the Rivers Jets Sr. This game was

against the Carberry Plainsmen.

The boys took over 50 shots on net but came out on the wrong end of a 5-4 shootout loss in exhibition play with Carberry.

Riley Shamray, Joben Smith, Brock Paddock, and Kale Bomback scored during the game.

Deloraine Royals come to town for an 8:30 start on Friday Oct. 20 for the first game in the regular season.

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By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner Elton Sabres SV Boys Volleyball he Elton Sabres SV Boys volleyball team played host to their own invitational tournament this on Oct. 13 and 14. They were in Pool 1 winning two and losing one game in the Round Robin. They headed into the quarter finals in second place in their pool. They defeated the Morris/St. Jean (Co-op) Mavericks to be able to compete in the semi-finals. They defeated the Goose Lake High School Raiders to be able to compete in the finals. The boys’ goal was to make the final which they did. Unfortunately, they lost in the finals, but they did battle right down to the very last point.

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Elton Sabres SV Girls Volleyball The Elton Sabres SV Girls volleyball team played at the Red River Valley Invitational Tournament on Oct. 13 and 14. They were in Pool 2 winning four and losing two games in the Round Robin. They headed into the quarter finals in second place in their pool. They defeated the Rosenort Redhawks to be able to compete in the semi-finals. They lost in the semi-finals against the Gabrielle-Roy Les Roys. This led them to compete for third place against the Warren Wildcats. Three games were played. They lost the first round 15-25, won the second round 25-11, and unfortunately lost the third game 15-11.

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Bump, set, spike! The Hamiota Huskies SV Boys Volleyball team playing in the round robin at Elton Invitational Tournament on October 13.

Rivers Rams SV Girls Volleyball The Rivers Rams SV Girls volleyball team played at the Carberry Cougars Varsity Girls Volleyball Tournament on Oct. 13 and 14. They were in Pool 1 winning three and losing three games in the Round Robin. They headed into the quarter finals in second place. They defeated the MacGregor Mustangs to be able to compete in the semi-finals. They lost in the semi-finals against the Goose Lake High School, they fought hard with a very close score, 25-18, 25-22 for Goose Lake.

Hamiota Huskies SV Boys Volleyball The Hamiota Huskies placed third in round robin play on Friday Oct. 13 at the Elton tournament. They lost to Elton, Major Pratt and went on to beat Ste. Rose. In the crossover playoff game early Saturday morning they played second in the other pool. They ended up beating Carberry 25-22 and 25-22 to advance to the A side semi finals. Major Pratt beat MCI to line up against the Hamiota Huskies in the plays. They lost the battle against Major Pratt, who went on to win the tournament, which also ended their weekend. As an A classified school, they certainly have been holding our own against the bigger AA and AAA schools.

Elton Sabres SV Boys Volleyball team roster: Cade Ahntholz, Elijah Allers, Ben Beljau, Adair Birkhan, Logan Guild, Derrick Hohmann, Jack Hutton, Edwin Jager, Reece King, Tristan Lawrence, Colby Marshall, Nash Neufeld, Rowan Welch, and coach Todd Foster.

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tarting on Oct 12 and running until Dec 14, a ten week karate class is being held at the Rivers Elementary School. They currently have 20 students in the Rivers class with room for more. The class runs on Thursday nights from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

Karate instructor Benjamin Thompson is a certified karate instructor and has been teaching for ten years.

He has competed in national tournaments, and he has even competed in the Richmond Oval in BC. Ben-

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Hamiota Huskies SV Girls Volleyball The Huskies Invitational took place on Oct. 13 and 14 for SV Girls Volleyball. The Hamiota Huskies SV Girls volleyball team was in pool 1 winning four and losing two in the round robin. They were in third heading into the quarter finals. They lost against the Grandview Spartans, sending them in the consolation rounds. The defeated the Shoal Lake team in the semi-finals and defeated the Ste Rose Celtics. They competed again against the Grandview Spartans and took third place in the eight-team tournament. Well done ladies!

jamin has studied karate for seventeen years starting at the age of sixteen.

He is from Brandon and, also, teaches a class of 30 students out of Shilo.

Benjamin is a black belt and works under the Flannigan banner. Former Rivers police chief Leon Flannigan along with Wendy and Scott Flannigan are based out of Brandon now.

Two student s from Benjamin’s classes have achieved black belt level.

It also looks like two more students will achieve black belt level by April.

He hopes to continue the classes again in January as long as the interest stays high. “I took a pay cut in order to get the club going again in Rivers,” says Benjamin, “we only had thirteen students, and after the pay cut, we then got eighteen students, which made the class possible.”

The students of the classes have the opportunity to attend karate seminars and to compete in tournaments. The study of martial arts is an excellent way to learn self defense, discipline, focus, and respect.

These classes are open to anyone over the age of four.

Thank You Thank you to the electors in the Riding Mountain constituency for their confidence in electing me to a third term in the Manitoba Legislature as their MLA. I am both honoured and humbled to serve the residents of this constituency.

Thank you to my volunteers, donors and friends for their support during the campaign and for their ongoing friendship.

I am proud of what we have accomplished collectively over the past seven years, and I look forward to representing and working with all constituents over the next four years.

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