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Back row L/R: Meghan Knelsen, Erich Schmidt, Thom Heijmans, Heather Gray, Liliane Dupuis. Front row L/R: Minami Kijima, Haile Hubbard, Chassidy Payette, Morgan Ramsay, Bryce Summers, Quinn Hrabok.

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cans from the school foyer into and Chimo Beach areas for cons r e p or t e d i n t he tion to the schools.

Pupils co-ordinated the entire the church basement the after- tributions from the community.

March 9 edition, the Grade 12 Interdisci- month-long promotion, which noon of March 21, where the When all was said and done, plinary Studies in Science class culminated in a ceremonious food was weighed and sorted. the scales at Riverdale Harvest at Rivers Collegiate planned a presentation on March 20 to Although the project was a sen- noted a total of 434 pounds, “a project for Riverdale Harvest. Riverdale Harvest president ior students brainstorm, the en- fabulous amount,” says Heather. tire high school was encouraged “We are so pleased they decided Dubbed the Boat Load of Food, Heather Gray and Liliane.

Because the snow had melted to participate. The collegiate to help those we serve. A lot students secured a canoe from Rolling River School Division so much, the canoe could not hosted a poor boy floor hockey of times kids don’t get enough with an intent to f ill it with be portaged across the street to tournament in which to play, credit but this group of students PHOTOS BY JESSICA COULTER non-perishables. Although the Zion Church (home of River- athletes had to pay with food for certainly deserves some praise.

Making the dirt fly! Noah Deshchambault of St. Lazare competing in the Junior A Class Intermediate Race on also Sunday, students All students stayed behind to campaign was fully organized dale Harvest). Rather, the teens the canoe. Some Sept. 17 at Rivers Dirt Rodeo. by that class, the original idea carried bags, boxes and garbage canvassed Rivers, Oak River help check expiry dates, sort and came from a suggestion made by harvest volunteer Liliane

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Rivers Banner “I heard the idea at a meetn incredible fun filled weekend ing in Brandon. St. Augustine School had tried Fill a Canoe for Manitoba Dirt Riders Inc in conjunction with the 10-day (MDR) was staged for the first Festival du Voyaguer in Wintime at the Rivers Race Trail. Hundreds nipeg in February. It was very of people came out to ride, to race, to successful and whenever I hear watch or to volunteer for this weekend of food bank, my ears always perk up!” outdoor adrenaline infused excitement.

She then brought the sugSaturday, Sept. 16 was all about the The canoe at Rivers gestion to Riverdale Harvest, fun races. Sunday, Sept. 17 was time to Elementary School was which supported the idea and adequately filled. score points in your race class. The MDR asked her to present the promo-

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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.

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scoring system is Moto Tally. Riders and their support crews arrived early and set up camp for the weekend. Helmet scans had to be completed by each rider before they were allowed to race.

The riders start to gather as the Intermediate Race is about to begin.

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short drive to Oak River Manitoba on Saturday, Sept. 16 was an excellent way to spend the afternoon. The Oak River Playground Committee hosted their Second Annual Poker Walk Fundraiser.

It was perfect warm weather for the event. The sun was shining and there was a light breeze to keep everyone cool.

Registration started at 3pm on Saturday. The game was pretty easy. You started in the Oak River Campground signed up and picked a card. All hands were $5 each.

Next stop was Mr T and Sons Service for your second card, then the Valleyview Co-op Food Store for card three, the RM of Oakview office for card four and ending at the playground to complete your poker hand. It was a great way to see the town of Oak River. Congratulations to Heston Ramsey with the winning Poker hand.

Once at the playground, you were able to enjoy celebrating with the Oak River community. There was the new play structure that was built this summer by town volunteers, and a bouncy castle to entertain the kids.

Everyone could also enter the 50/50 raffle and the buy tickets for the penny auction.

After everyone had completed the walk, there was a ceremony to thank the volunteers and sponsors. The sponsors for the days event were Valleyview Co-op, Fusion Credit Union, Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba, and Westman Communications Group.

Hotdogs, watermelon, pop and a big beautiful specially decorated cake were served to quench everyone’s appetite as they day continued.

To finish such a wonderful community gathering, the church hosted a Free movie night showing at 7pm in the church basement, with free popcorn.

The fundraising continues to help with future Oak River Playground Committee projects

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Families start to gather at the Oak River Playground after the Poker Walk.

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Cake anyone! A beautifully decorated cake for everyone that came out to support the fundraiser.

Meet the teachers Correction

An error was made in last weeks paper for the Rivers Collegiate staff. The list was from the previous year. Below is the correct list for this year’s Rivers Collegiate staff.

Rivers Collegiate Mike Klassen – Principal; Pam Jubinville - Administrative Assistant; Angela Roberts - Teacher; Taryn Luhowy - Teacher; Jeff Maxwell - Teacher; Curt Cornish - Teacher; Tess Stevenson - Teacher; Christina Gray – Teacher; Joanna Pratt - Teacher; Lenea Goriak - Teacher; Bailee Ploshynsky – Teacher; Danielle Pilatic Teacher; David Wolfe - Teacher; Patti Kent - Student Support Facilitator; Kerry Veitch - Librarian & Educational Assistant; Shauna Paddock - Educational Assistant; Anita Krahn – Educational Assistant; Kathy Bishop – Educational Assistant; Lore Frondall – Educational Assistant; Gayle Bullee - Educational Assistant; Carissa Hengen - School Social Worker / Guidance;

Voting opportunities for the 43rd general election

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Advance Voting - Advance voting runs for eight days, from Saturday, Sept. 23 until Saturday, Sept. 30. During advance voting, Manitobans can vote at any one of 300 advance polling locations in the province. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 6 p.m.

Sunday with some exceptions. All locations and hours can be found on Elections Manitoba’s website.

There are over 300 advance voting locations throughout the province including every local election office.

With advance polls at locations like The Forks, Health Sciences Centre and Richardson International Airport in Winnipeg, Thompson’s City Centre Mall, Brandon Regional Health Centre, plus shopping centres and

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university campuses across the province, voters will have many convenient options for voting in advance.

Voting on Election Day - Voters can vote at any poll in their electoral division on election day, Oct. 3.

Voters can find their suggested election day and advance polling places on their voter information card or on the Elections Manitoba website. All polling locations and hours are available at the Elections Manitoba website.

Absentee Voting - Voters who will be away on election day and during advance voting can apply for absentee voting. Voters can apply online or at the local election office.

The deadline to apply is Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. but voters are encouraged to apply early so they have enough time to receive and return their ballot.

Homebound Voting - Those unable to go in person to a polling place due to a disability may apply to vote at home. Caregivers may also apply to vote at home. Applications are available online or from the local election office. Applications must be received at the local election office by 8 p.m. on Oct. 2.

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• Polling places have braille ballot templates.

• Voters may bring someone 16 years or older to help them vote or ask a voting officer for help.

• Voters may use their own assistive devices, including smart phone apps, to vote.

• If a voter is unable to go inside the polling place because of a disability, voters can vote from their vehicle.

ID to Vote All voters require ID to vote, either one piece of government-issued photo ID with their address on it or two other pieces of ID. There are many options. A complete list of acceptable ID is available on the Elections Manitoba website.

Voters are encouraged to bring their voter information card, which can be used as one piece of ID. Voters can find information about where to vote, ID requirements, accessible voting, local election office locations and more at www.electionsmanitoba.ca.

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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein Truths that set us free; Part II

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n just over two weeks, Manitobans will elect a new provincial government. Once every four years, you and I have the opportunity to help decide who will provide political leadership in this province.

Your vote matters. My vote matters. Let your voice be heard on October 3rd.

To these words of encouragement, I would add a word of caution. We need to do all we can to put an end to the “blaming game” and “politics of fear” that are behind the rhetoric we hear and the ads we see during election campaigns. Their influence can, in my view, do more damage to our democratic process than we can ever begin to imagine.

Unfortunately, the two concepts are very hard to separate; as we will witness over the next two weeks. Issues will be identified, and those seeking to defeat the current government will point fingers at the Premier, Cabinet and government MLAs and say: “Those problems are the fault of the current government. Elect us and we will fix the problems.”

To which the governing party will reply: “Don’t forget what those who are saying these things did when they were in power. Do you want to go back

to those days?”

Sadly, there are grains of truth in each of the above statements. After all, even a stopped clock is right twice a day. But these statements have a serious flaw. They put the blame in the wrong places and assign it to the wrong people.

In a democratic society, governments are to serve the people who elected them. We look to government to provide the means for us to do together what we, as individuals cannot do alone. So it is quite appropriate for governments to collect taxes and then use those funds to build roads, hospitals and schools; and to provide the funds to adequately staff the facilities they build. It is also appropriate for governments to use tax dollars to fund emergency services (fire and ambulance), protective services (police and military) and to preserve as parks, public lands known for unique ecosystems or cultural significance.

As long as people’s expectations of government are reasonable, and governments do all they can to eliminate inappropriate, unnecessary or wasteful spending, the legitimate needs of all people can be met without excessive taxation to cover those costs.

But in our affluent society, the more we receive from government, the more we demand. And governments, to satisfy public demand will increase spending. Increased spending must be offset by increased revenue-which comes from increased taxes (or increased government debt, which means higher borrowing costs, which means increased taxes).

After 18 years of listening to my father talk politics with his friends, and 54 years of making my own observations, I have become convinced that

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As individuals, as leaders and as a nation, it is time we repented of our greed, asked for God’s forgiveness and then acted responsibly; loving others as he has loved us.

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Rita Friesen A new edition of Rita’s weekly column ‘Homebodies’ is unavailable this week. Please enjoy this classic column, first published in Sept.6, 2019.

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find it interesting how the newspaper industry has shifted over the 50 plus years I have been involved.

My first experience was in 1968 and we laid out the pages with typed out, justified copy printed on strips that we ran through a waxer and laid the strips on blue-lined lay-out sheets. Labour intensive process for sure. We had to leave blanks or plugs in the places where pictures were to be placed. Then the sheets had to be driven to a printing press and you waited while the pages were finished, the negatives shots, the plates burned and placed on a press and the final product spewed out of the folder.

In the intervening years, the older generation, privately owned newspapers sold out to big companies like Glacier, Post Media and others. To finance those papers companies had to get a buy-in of financial hedge fund companies who had very deep pockets.

Technology and buildings had to be financed, new methods of printing.

When the ever- hungry hedge funds started to get diminishing quarterly returns, cuts had to be made First it was a few reporters, then some admin staff, then some page counts until even some daily papers were left with fewer than five staff. Many local weeklies were also bought up and subjected to the same kinds of pressure.

Manitoba, as I have noted a few times, lost 22 papers in the last five years or so. Twenty of the now dead newspapers were corporately owned because there was just nothing left to cut and with almost no staff, there was not much news and fewer ads.

But last week, Ontario outpaced us all as Metroland shut down the print editions of 70 community papers in one fell swoop. Yes, you read that correctly, 70 papers in one week. Now they say neepawa

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This paper works every waking hour to make sure local news is either covered or gathered. We serve our community, our friends and neighbours.

they will continue with on-line editions but I have noted in other areas and have confirmed with Ontario sources, they are not likely to make any money with “on-line editions” either. Yes, there are many on-line products out there but very few are making money.

This paper is also available online, but most people want the printed product. Most newspapers left in Manitoba are not owned by large corporate hedge fund firms that will do anything to squeeze out the last drop of blood or the last puff of breath to make one more quarterly dividend payment before they leave the paper to die. They have to do that or investors get quite upset and take their money elsewhere. Did you ever notice the similarities between the words corporation, corpulent and corpse.

Most of the community papers in Manitoba are family owned and have it figured out that that leaving newspapers to the corporations isn’t good for news, for communities or democracy. Many of us who have a family owned paper figured this out a

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long time ago. That is why this paper works every waking hour to make sure local news is either covered or gathered. We serve our community, our friends and neighbours. Advertisers are served as best we possibly can and local organizations featured on the pages. The printed page is still the most reliable and accountable news and advertising source.

I am thankful every day that we have stayed family-owned with loyal local employees. I am grateful we didn’t sell to a giant corporation back in 2007 when they came calling with big promises. I am thankful every day that we are printed by a family owned printing press at Killarney.

It’s the only one left in south-western Manitoba.

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think that every time this season rolls around, I am astounded! Fall, already? Where did summer go? I used to think that summers flew by because we tried to jam work and play, friends and family, all into the two months that the children were off school. A little travel, a little hosting, a few bonfires and hikes, and summer was gone.

I love fall, the scents and the colours, the feeling of contentment with a harvest garnered. It was a bonus year when the crops were in the bin and the field work completed before the school year started– could mean that we took a break for the September long weekend.

Like the year we piled seven kids into the 13 passenger van and headed off to the Black Hills.

The other evening, my walk took me past the lagoon and down the trail. Geese were gathering, gaggles of geese, practicing take offs and landings before setting out.

There were a few dried berries on the bushes, a musty red, and some of the vines were revealing their presence with scarlet flames. This is a trail for all seasons, though I do avoid it for tick season! The dogs and I met the largest beaver I have ever seen. He was busy dragging a willow tree from the north side of the path, down to the river. I saw him before my dogs did and before he saw me. I was perplexed when he dropped the long limb and headed straight for us. I backed away, up the hillside, noticing I was too close to his exit slide. He moved fairly quickly and gave the water a resounding slap when he reached his safe place. The ordinary garden snake is not my favourite creation, and the sly and subtle movement always catches my eye and I exert my right as leader of the pack to forbid any further investigation.

The season does feel different. At my age, I no longer desire to process crates of fruit, nor freeze 40 two-cup bags of corn, or bake two dozen apple pies. I appreciate the produce I grow to graze and the share, but not to process. I have no pictures of the rows of sealers filled with jewels of saskatoons, raspberries or crab apples ( I still long for a true Trail crab apple!), or the rows of pickles that would be devoured by spring. The little deep freeze would be filled with carrots, peas and corn. The potato bin would be overflowing. I don’t have photos that I can hold in my hand, but I certainly have clear images in my mind and heart.

And so, as I witness my 73rd fall, I wonder how many I have truly noticed. The golden rod, the bull rushes, the rustling dried out corn stocks, the gradual disappearance of the song birds, the gathering of the geese, the splendour of harvested fields and the rows of bales. As I count my blessings, may my eyes continue to be open and opened to the wonders of each season.

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50th Anniversary of Manitoba Ag Ex Provincial Exhibition

By Mark Humphries, GM

With plans well underway for the 2023 Manitoba AG EX, presented by Mazergroup, the Provincial Exhibition is pleased to announce that entries to the province’s largest livestock industry event are now open!

The 2023 AG EX, which will be making its 50th Anniversary, is scheduled to run from October 25-28th in the Keystone Centre’s Western AG Centre of Excellence in Brandon, MB.

Entries to all nine cattle shows, including Host of the Nationals for Angus, Charolais, Western Hereford, Shorthorn and Simmental are now open. As well as entries for the Gelbvieh, Limousin, Speckle Park and the Scottish Highland Breed.

For those interested in entering, please visit the link attached https://provincialexhibition.com/manitoba-ag-ex-participate/ This year’s AG EX promises to be one of, if not the biggest in recent memory says Chairman, Dallas Johnston.

“We’re very happy with how preparations are going for this year’s Nationals Show,” he says. “We couldn’t be happier with the response that we’ve had from our many sponsors, exhibitors and producers.”

Among the shows expected to draw much attention will be the Lady Classic, Jackpot Bull and Friday’s Supreme Breed

Extravaganza.

Friday’s show will be followed by a special “Party in the Dirt” social, featuring live music from Hicktown! Tickets to the social will be “free” to all producers and exhibitors and $10.00 for the general public, however, you must be 18+ years of age to attend.

Those tickets are yet to go on sale, therefore be sure to watch our social media and website for further updates.

Other highlights of this year’s event will include the 2nd Annual Sheep Show and Sale as well as over forty tradeshow exhibits, and equipment displays.

For more information on this year’s Manitoba AG EX be sure to visit www.provincialexhibition.com

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September 11 – 18 Police dealt with a noisy ve h i c l e complaint. The issue was resolved with a warning.

Police attended a mental health call involving a youth. The situation de-escalated and cooler heads prevailed.

Police & Ambulance attended a Rivers residence to address a complaint of mental health and an unfounded report of medication overdose.

Police attended a mental health call involving a Rivers man.

A family quarrel led to some hostile words. The situation de-escalated and all parties agreed to stay apart for the evening.

Police responded to a complaint of a gunshot in Wheatland.

Patrols were made but the police did not find anyone.

Police attended Bradwardine to mediate a disagreement between 2 dog owners.

A speeder was ticketed for traveling well more than the 100 km/h speed limit on Hwy. 25.

Police were called to a report of an injured deer on highway 25. Police ask that the public be mindful of the high number of deer that frequently cross highway 25 near the bridge.

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A report was received of someone riding an ATV in farm fields. Police remind farmers to secure their tools, fuel, and machinery and to report any suspicious activity or vehicles.

Police addres sed a complaint of a semi vs railway crossing arm. The vehicle was located, and the matter was turned over to CN Rail Police.

Police on patrol encountered a female in mental distress. She was transported to Brandon Hospital for assessment.

Police were informed of a person on a No Contact condition repeatedly breaching that condition. Charges are pending.

Police responded to a complaint of young people climbing on the display train at Millenium Park. The parents were informed and handled the situation.

Police encountered 2 teenaged males engaged in horseplay with replica pistols. They were spoken to about the potential dangers of the public and/or police mistaking the replicas for real pistols.

Police received a report of a fender bender in front of a local business. The vehicle drivers had exchanged information. The damages were cosmetic and could be dealt with through MPI, no offences were found to

One of the first things that is important to consider when storing produce, is to ensure that anything you are putting away is of good quality. Do not wait until the last moment to prepare for winter as it is important to ensure you are putting food away at the peak of quality. When harvesting your produce be careful not to break, nick or bruise what you are picking. Compost or consume quickly any product which is not in the optimum shape for storage. Any storage facility should be cleaned prior to storing any products and should be free of any potential rodent infestations.

Different vegetables require different storage conditions. If we are storing crops which are not being processed, then temperature and relative humidity (RH) are the main considerations of storage. There are three basic types of storage. Cold and dry (0 to 5°C and 65% RH); cool/cold and moist (0 to 10°C with 95% RH); and warm and dry (10°C and 60% RH).

Please note that these are optimal conditions for storage and any temperatures or humidity that are different than these optimal conditions then your shelf life will shorten. Our basements are generally cool and dry during our colder months and our home refrigerators can be considered cold and dry. Putting vegetables in perforated plastic bags will give a good short-term storage option for those that require cold and moist conditions. If you are lucky enough to have a root cellar, then you can likely easily store potatoes for the entire winter and beyond. Do note that any type of storage does need to provide ventilation as the vegetables are still respiring.

Apples store best in the dark at a temperature just above freezing. A covering of perforated poly will help to prevent shrivelling. As apples exude ethylene gas ensure you do not store them with leafy green or cole crops as those crops are damaged by exposure to ethylene.

Carrots, cabbage, beets, parsnips, new potatoes, peppers, cantaloupe, watermelon, beans and rutabagas like cool/cold, moist conditions with good ventilation. Ensure that these crops go into storage when they have dried thoroughly. Beets, parsnips, carrots, cabbage, beans, peppers and rutabagas will lose moisture readily so cover them with perforated poly. They do well at the bottom end of the range at 0 to 5°C. Potatoes will keep the best quality if they are stored at about 4°C when mature. Tomatoes like to be stored a bit warmer at about 10 to 15°C. All of these vegetables should be stored in the dark.

Garlic and onions prefer cold and dry storage conditions. If you happen to be harvesting seed for next year, most seed will store best if it has matured appropriately, cleaned and then stored in cold, dry conditions.

Peppers, pumpkins, squash and sweet potatoes should be stored in warm, dry conditions For any produce that you are processing, it is necessary to blanch them prior to freezing. This blanching process means that you plunge the vegetables into boiling water - for just a tiny bit of time and then immediately immerse in an ice bath. There are specific guidelines for the length of blanching time. Blanching will stop the life of the products which means that respiration has stopped and following this process will ensure you keep the maximum amount of colour and nutrition.

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have occurred.

Police were called to provide a ride for someone from Brandon to Rivers. The request was declined.

A Quebec motorist was ticketed for failing to stop at a stop sign.

A Manitoba motorist was ticketed for failing to stop at a stop sign and given a warning for failing to display a license plate on his trailer.

A traffic stop on Hwy. 25 and Hwy. 10 yielded 25 packs of illicit tobacco in plain view inside vehicle. The tobacco seized and the driver issued ticket for unstamped tobacco.

Multiple reports were received of a male laying down on the roadside of Hwy. 25. The male was sober and there was no indication of criminality. He was given a ride to Rivers by a passing motorist.

Police responded to a 911 misdial. All was well in scene, it was just an error in dialing the phone.

A speeder was ticketed for traveling well more than the 100 km/h speed limit on Hwy. 25.

Police dealt with a complaint of theft from a local business.

The matter was resolved without charges.

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huge crowd gathered on Wednesday morning Sept. 20, to join the 1 Million March 4 Children at Princess Park in Brandon. As a symbol of their commitment, students were encouraged to participate in a nationwide school walkout on Wednesday. This march was taking place from coast to coast in major cities across Canada, “a coast-to-coast walkout”.

The goal of the group is to unite humanity around one common goal of protecting children from premature sexualization and potentially harmful indoctrination. They wish to eliminate the sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) curriculum, pronouns, gender ideology and mixed bathrooms in schools.

Although some may have you believe that these protests stem from a place of hate, that is not the case, but rather from the duty to protect and preserve their children’s future and future generations. Parents have had enough of gender ideology and the overt sexualized materials in their K-12 schools. Canadians across the country stood up on Sept. 20, raising a collective voice to send the message, “Leave our kids alone”.

LGBTQQIP2SAA community has taken offence to this march. They believe this is a direct attack on their way of life. The goal of teaching children gender ideology and sexualized material in school is to teach them acceptance of everyone. This new education the schools are teaching is aimed at making schools safer spaces, free of queerphobic violence and abuse. The LGBTQQIP2SAA stand together showing that the world has already changed, that in cities across Canada, public places already have mixed bathrooms, that major companies have employees include their pronouns in their staff email. LGBTQQIP2SAA want

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

RM of Oakview meeting minutesAug. 22, 2023 Submitted Rivers Banner In attendance: Reeve Robert Christie, Councillors Gill, Evans, Andrew, Hyndman, Aaroe, Reynolds and C.A.O.: Marci Quane Reception of Delegates Aaroe/Hyndman: Therefore, be it resolved that Council approves the purchase of a 2023 Iron Bull 22’ Tilt trailer from Advantage Trailer for the quoted price of $14,396.00 plus tax. CARRIED Aaroe/Hyndman: Therefore, be it resolved that Council give first reading to By-Law 2023-7 being a by-law to establish and regulate code of conduct for council members.

CARRIED Gravel and Gravel Pits Councillor Mark Gill left the meeting Council agreed to contract Tri-Wave Construction as per the tender submitted Evans/ Aaroe:Whereas the RM of Oakview identified drainage works on the east side of Second Street north and south of the Fourth Avenue Intersection; and Whereas the RM of Oakview entered into agreement with TTES Consulting Inc. and Alternative Landscaping for the

completion of the drainage works; and Whereas additional work was required to remove CSP culvert and supply appropriate culvert material for backfill; Whereas additional works were contracted to and completed by Viking Excavation; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the RM of Oakview do hereby holdback $5,114.86 from Alternative Landscaping; and Further be it resolved that we do hereby consider this project to be finalized. CARRIED Councillor Gavin Reynolds left the meeting 9.4 Rapid City Beach Washroom Project Resolution No: 270/23 Engineering Proposal for 2022 Disaster Repairs A ndrew/L loyd Evans:Whereas the RM of Oakview has two engineered sites resulting from the 2022 spring floods; Whereas Manitoba Disaster Financial Assistance has approved the engineered reports and recommendations for both sites; Whereas the RM of Oakview advertised a request for proposal for engineering and construction management of the

repairs with two proposals received; Therefore, be it resolved that Council of the RM of Oakview accept Pier Solution proposal dated July 31st, 2023 for the management of two engineered sites as part of the 2022 DFA program.

CARRIED Aaroe/Andrew: Whereas Manitoba Habitat Heritage have served notice of caveat on SW 21-13-19; Therefore be it resolved that council support the caveat as presented.

CARRIED Culvert Extension Request S. & V. MacDonald, Rapid City Aaroe/Hyndman: Therefore, be it resolved that Council approves the request for S. & A. MacDonald to extend their approach located at 194 3rd Ave, Rapid City at the expense of the applicant; Further be it resolved that the full width of the approach remains under 30’ and all additional requirements of policy 2020-2 are adhered to. CARRIED Council approved payments amounting to $461,895.76.

Aaroe/Andrew:Therefore, be it resolved that Council approve payment of Gill Farms Ltd Invoice #4790 for a total of $57,288.53 including taxes. CARRIED

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Protestors gather at Princess Park in Brandon for March for Children

people to know that understanding a person’s gender identity is just as important as knowing their name and they believe this should start in school.

The LGBTQQIP2SAA community and supporters stood and protested against the 1 Million March 4 Children at Princess Park in Brandon.

So, who is right and who is wrong, or is this a situation of gray. Should the schools be teaching the children, or should this be left up to the parents to teach their children? Should religion be a part of this decision? Is it an age factor? Maybe teaching children about acceptance and anti-bullying is necessary at the elementary level, but sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression should wait until high school? What is the right answer in this ever changing world?

School boards have to have a policy or procedure in place that allows for students to be exempted from these teaching at the request of their parents and parents must be informed. There is no academic penalty for an exemption. Although the LGBTQQIP2SAA community is not happy about this exemption, the school boards recognize the parents have rights too.

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The local Terry Fox Run 2023 Fancy meeting you hair

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eld here in the town on Sept. 17. the Terry Fox Run Fundraiser was held locally in Rivers by Bill Kroeger and his family of six because they have attended the event every year and didn’t want to miss out on this years run.

“I think I have attended every Terry Fox Run now for 34 straight years and the kids are following the tradition,” says Bill.

They started at the Rivers Collegiate and finished there in 55 minutes 37 seconds.

“It was a beautiful day for the run and we raised $255.00 for Cancer Research. We think this a great cause. Especially with us all knowing someone affected with, or going through, or having gone through the cancer treatments,” says Bill.

The distance was 10 kms.

4 laps around the town of Rivers

Hair Dynamics at 240 Main St in Rivers, MB

eather Fast started her hairdressing career by attending Assiniboine Community College for hairdressing. She grew up on a dairy farm in Chater and wasn’t sure what she was going to do after she finished grade school. With the insistence of her mom and a lot of prayer, she was able to decide that hairdressing was her path.

She started working as a hairdresser in Brandon and in 1984, when a job at Judy’s Beauty Salon in Rivers became available, she grabbed it. Two years later Judy decided to sell so Heather partnered with Julie Lepp and bought the salon, renaming it Hair Dynamics. In 1989 Heather became the sole owner and has been running Hair Dynamics ever since, with God at the helm and her husband Larry by her side.

“The Rivers community and outline area have been so good to us at Hair Dynamics!! Without our customers we would not be able to keep going. Thank you,” says Heather.

Hair Dynamics is also very fortunate to have Barbi Jay with the Root Celler working out of the shop.

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L-R: baby Kendall & mom Kelsey Fisher from Glenboro, Liam Wood, Bill Kroeger, Anna and Ashley Wood from Rivers

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By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner MAKES: 4 DOZEN PREP: 15 MINS COOK: 9 MINS Ingredients: 1c Unsalted Butter 1/2c Sugar 2tsp Vanilla Extract 1tsp Baking Soda

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Directions: 1) Preheat oven to 350F. 2) In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer cream together butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 mins.

3) Add egg and vanilla and beat on low until well mixed.

4) Add flour and baking soda and stir with a large wooden spoon until just combined. Fold in Chocolate Chips.

5) Use 2 tablespoons of cookie dough. Drop onto a large half sheet baking tray lined with parchment paper. For a cookie with smooth edges, use your hands to roll it into a ball.

Space the cookies a little apart. About and inch.

6) Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges just start to brown. DO NOT OVERBAKE. The cookies may not look done in the middle, but they will continue to cook as they are cooling. Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool in the baking sheet for 5 mins, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.

7) Eat while still warm!

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Riverdale Municipality meeting minutes - August 15, 2023

Submitted Rivers Banner Members in attendance: Councillors Smith, Mason,V eitch,Peters,Creighton,Pod CAO Bridgeman r4.

DELEGATION: Jaimee Waldner – re: sidewalks in Rivers S. Smith – Permission to close Willow Drive CR EIGH TON - POD: Whereas the residents of Willow Drive wish to hold a street party for the residents on that block; Therefore Be It Resolved That the entire of Willow Drive (from Poplar St to Dominion St) be closed to the public for a Neighbourhood Street Event from 2:30pm to 7:30pm on September 30, 2023 with the following conditions: 1) That the event organizers inform all neighbours on Willow Drive of the closure including the date and time.

2) That barricades be delivered to the site by public works on Friday, Sept. 29 and picked up Monday, Oct. 1.

3) That the organizers be responsible for placing and removing and safekeeping of the barricades. CARRIED 5.8 A. McFadden – letter regarding policing MASON-SMITH-Be It Resolved That Council approve the purchase of a 1 year/7000 hours (whichever comes first) extended powertrain warranty on the John Deere 870GP Grader at a cost of $22,000.0 + Tax. CARRIED Police Chief L. Schwartz -Monthly Report-Reviewed and Filed.

Fire Chief J. DuthieMonthly Report-Reviewed & Filed CREIGHTON-POD:Be It Resolved that the List of Accounts submitted to

Council and having been certified by said council and totalling the sum of $493,723.59 be hereby passed for payment.

CARRIED MASON-POD:Be It Resolved That Council accept Code of Conduct Mediation report#1 of July 13th, 2023 CARRIED P E T E R S CREIGHTON:Be It Resolved That Council accept Code of Conduct Mediation report#2 of July 13th, 2023.

CARRIED Riverdale Recreation Commission-Walker Report reviewed and filed.

Riverdale Community Centre-C. Walker Report reviewed and filed POD-SMITH-Whereas Manitoba has prepared an expansion proposal for the Central Assiniboine Watershed District that supports watershed based management in Manitoba, and outlines the details of municipal participation in the Central Assiniboine Watershed District; And Whereas Riverdale Municipality understands that the amendment to the Watershed Districts

regulation will include the final details of participation in the Central Assiniboine Watershed District; Therefore Be It Resolved That Riverdale Municipality supports the proposed area of the RM of Portage la Prairie and the Municipality of North Norfolk forming part of the Central Assiniboine Watershed District in accordance with the Watershed Districts Act and Regulation.

CARRIED CREIGHTON-POD-Be It Resolved That Council purchase Lot 27/30-1-236 from S. Brown at $57,500.00 plus applicable tax, legal and transfer fees; Be It Further resolved That the possession date be September 1st, 2023-CARRIED POD-SMITH-Be It Resolved That council approve the following donation: Rivers Train Restoration Committee $169.20. CARRIED V EI TCH- CR EIGHTON: WHEREAS Riverdale Municipality has realized response and repair costs for the 2023 Heavy Rain Event, AND WHERE-

AS the Provincial Government has announced a Disaster Financial Assistance Program regarding this event, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Riverdale Municipality respectfully requests the Province to Participate in this program as it has incurred expenses as a result of this event; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED Riverdale Municipality, on behalf of their residents and property owners, also respectfully request the province to participate in this program in the event residents and property owners have incurred financial costs related to this event. CARRIED VEITCH-PETERS:Be It Resolved That a yield sign(s) be installed on Road 67 in the East/West direction at the intersection of Rd67 & Rd 130W CARRIED CREIGHTON-POD: Be It Resolved That Council authorize the application to MEDIP for bridge infrastructure rehabilitation.

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Councillor Mason-inquiry on CDC Community Sign regarding operation and advertising Councillor Smith-revisit brush cutting for 2024 budget Councillor Creightonreported on receipt of Police vehicle (Tahoe) donated by the RCMP to RPS MAYOR’S REMARKS AND SUGGESTIONS: Mayor Lamb-reported on article in paper submitted by Rivers Police Service CHIEF ADMINISTRATIV E OFFICER’S R EPORT: - AAO position closed Aug 4-interviews scheduled - Hail damage-Campground washroom and Police station bldg. are scheduled for inspection for Hail Damage. CDC sign has been assessed with extensive damage. CDC to provide a report on repairs from Cardinal signs to be submitted.

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continued from page 1 There are 23 different race classes with riders ranging from as young as four years old all the way up to 50+. The PeeWee Loop, for the PeeWee racers, marked by the pink arrows, is a 45 min race with riders all under the age of eight years old in separated in to two race classes. The Short Loop is for the Beginner race and for some of the classes in the Intermediate racers. Eight race classes participate in the short loop which is marked by the blue arrows and runs for one hour. Six Intermediate race classes took part in the long loop which was marked by the orange arrows for one hour. The final race on each day was for the Advanced Race block which included seven race classes on the long loop, marked by orange arrows, and was two hours long.

The Rivers Race Trail is definitely a site too see as it weaves in and out of valleys and up and down some steep hills. The Trail was also set up with various look-out points for friends, family, and dirt bike fans to come out and watch the days events.

For safety, first aid stations are found along the trails and volunteer riders called Sweepers are out on the trails keeping watch and making sure everyone is staying safe.

MDR is a board governed non-profit corporation dedicated to ensuring sustained off-road riding in a family-based atmosphere. Through respect, teamwork, and dedication it is our hope to give a unified voice to off road riders in the province of Manitoba.

Last races of the season are set for Sept. 30 and Oct 1 at Cypress Snakes and Ladders River Run.

Fourteen race classes are at the starting line getting ready to race in the Intermediate races on Sunday, Sept 17.

And they are off. Front tires are off the ground as the racer gain speed.

Camping out for a full weekend of dirt bike racing.

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By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner Elton Sabres JV Invitational lton Collegiate hosted a Girl’s JV Volleyball tournament Friday Sept. 15 and Saturday Sept. 16. 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 Friday night and Saturday morning. The Elton JV girls finished third in pool two.

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finals. They lost 25 -18, 25 -16 to the Clippers. A strong effort was put in by both teams.

Elton Sabres SV Volleyball While the JV girls hosted the tournament, the SV Boys headed to Carberry Collegiate for their tournament. They were competing against seven other teams in the tournament. In the Round Robin pool play, the Sabres placed second in pool one. They defeated Goose Lake High School in the quarter finals. They were defeated by Major Pratt/ St Lazare in the semi finals. The Sabres energies were high, and the games were close.

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he best street food vendors were in Brandon for the Sixth Annual Food Truck Warz on Sept. 15, 16, and 17. The vendors lined the parking lot on the East side of the Keystone Centre. There was amazing food from poutine to pizza, from BBQ to Beavertails, from deep fried cheese curds to corn dogs. There were so many options to try. The most diverse and delicious menus from many different countries.

Twenty-eight different food trucks converged at the Keystone and invited the public to come and enjoy their delicious food creations. Select Shows Midway joined the fun with games and riders for everyone to enjoy between meals.

There was a voting booth set up at the end of the rows of food trucks.

Everyone had the chance to pick their favourite dish. It would be a very difficult decision to make. There was wood-fired pizza, hand dipped corn dogs, butter chicken poutine, saucy BBQ ribs, wine infused ice cream, donair, burrito, schnitzel, shawarma, and so much more.

You are not going to want to miss out on the Seventh Annual Food Truck Warz next year.

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Select Shows Midway helping families enjoy the day at Food Truck Warz in Brandon.

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Don’t settle for less… it’s truckin’ good food. What is your favourite?

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Rapid Cit y is a farming communit y that is developed on the banks of the Little Saskatchewan River. The dam and reservoir in Rapid City were built by the province in 1961, the reservoir stores 200 acre-feet and provides a water supply and recreational facility for the community.

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Rapid City resevoir looking perfectly calm and smooth. Beautiful!

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