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By Aaron Tycoles
The ‘Dukes of Hazards’ also known as the Rivers Jets took over Riverdale Golf Course on Saturday, June 8, for the Second Annual Rivers Jets Golf Tournament. There was barely a spot to park as people showed up, in support of this great event. The lilacs were in full bloom giving the air a sweet smell just in time for tee off.
111 Golfers participated in the event in two different formats. There was a 2-person Scramble event with the top 10 teams and ties advancing to a Calcutta Horse Race, as well as a fun 4-some event.
The team of Kale Bomback and Josh Thompson were the medalists shooting a 4 under par round of 66, followed by the teams of Steffen Speiss/Scott Pythian and Kent Wareham/Ryan Veitch who both shot a 1 under 69. They were the only three teams under par on what was a very windy day.
In addition to the golf, there were other contests on the course, with the following people coming away winners.
Men’s Long Drive- Riley Lamb
Ladies Long Drive- Chanel Tait
Men’s Closest to the Pin- Troy Heywood Closest to the Tire- Keaton Moore
A huge thank you to Richmond Surveys, Oak River Quick Freeze, and Tim Ross Diesel for supporting the games on the course in addition to Woodworth Dodge for sponsoring a $10,000 hole in one contest, which
unfortunately went unclaimed.
Twelve teams advanced to the Calcutta and were auctioned off for a total value of $3,575. With Ryan Veitch sinking a par putt on the 9th hole to clinch the Horserace win for him and Kent Wareham over the team of Chris and Harlan Bridges. Briley Wood was the lucky winner of the Calcutta Auction after purchasing the winning team.
The Jets are pleased to donate their share of Calcutta proceeds to the Raise the Glass Project. To date we have received over $28,000 in confirmed donations towards the project.
A huge thank you to all of the local businesses that donated prizes, allowing each golfer to come away with a prize, in addition to Dustin Veitch and his team for having the course in great shape, and Shelley and the team in the clubhouse and on the course for making sure that everyone was fed and watered.
Our organization cannot thank everyone who made the event a sell out for the second year in a row, and we are looking forward to the 2024-25 THHL season and to seeing everyone on the course next June for the 3rd annual event.
The Rivers Jets players and executive collected and set up all the prizes and the course for the event. We provided each golfer with 2 food coupons and they ate throughout the day instead of having a meal at the end of the day.
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By Donna Falkevitch
On Sunday, June 9, fifty-three active archers with numerous family and friends tagging along for the nature walk. Participants came from as far away as Winnipeg and as close as Rivers.
The canteen was again quite busy selling burgers,
hot dogs, chips and drinks.
Colton Barteaux won a $100 gift card from JBO on the Special target shoot, Liam Turner won a $50 gift card from JBO on the door prize and Adrienne Beaudin won $200 on the 50/50.
We would like to thank Jo Brook Outdoors again for providing equipment, guidance and advertising.
Ingredients
3 cups diced peeled potatoes
Top: Supplies provided by Jo-Brook Sports to help the 53 archers take their shot.
Left: Bighorn Sheep on the Manitoba prairies, plastic version.
By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner
The monthly meeting for the Woodworth Ladies Auxiliary, formally the Kenton Ladies Auxiliary, was held on June 1, 2024. Six ladies were in attendance.
Some exciting news, the new flashes are in for the name change to the legion. The name is no longer Kenton Legion. Moving forward Legion #118 will be known as it previous name the Woodworth Legion.
Cheques are being sent out from the Woodworth Ladies Auxiliary for the following: $100 was given to each of the three Kenton Graduates of 2024. $839 was given to the new oven in the Legion kitchen, the rest was paid by the Woodworth Legion.
The group decided to invest in a stick vacuum for the legion to help with vacuuming under the tables at events and they will invest in a tray for the new oven air fryer basket from Rawlings Furniture. The group also decided to buy two dozen donuts from the kindergarten fundraiser ‘Treats for Tusks’ being held on June 3, 2024 in Kenton. The donuts will be for Dale Campbells funeral on June 3, in the afternoon.
4 slices bacon
1 small onion, diced 1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tbsps water
1 ½ tbsps white sugar
1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1) Place potatoes in a large pot and add water to cover by at least 1 to 2 inches; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 10 mins. Drain, and set aside to cool.
2) While the potatoes are cooking, place bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until browned and crisp, 10 to 12 mins, turning as needed. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble when cool enough to handle. Leave bacon grease in the skillet.
3) Cook onion in the bacon grease over medium heat until browned, 6 to 8 mins. Add vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and pepper to the pan and bring to a boil.
4) Once boiling, add potatoes, and 1/2 of the crumbled bacon. Cook until heated through, 3 to 4 mins.
5) Transfer warm potato salad to a serving dish and sprinkle remaining bacon over top. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
The ladies next event will be the Woodworth Legion Golf Tournament on June 15. They will be making the desserts and cooking / preparing the side dishes to go with the steak supper.
The next meeting will be Septem ber 4, 2024.
Neil StrohScheiN
Right where we’re supposed to be
At the close of class one afternoon, a Seminary student came up to the late Dr. Howard Hendricks and said: “Prof, I have a question that’s been troubling me for a long time. Why in the world did Jesus choose Judas as one of his disciples?” Hendricks paused, then replied: “Well, I have a question as well. Why did Jesus choose you?” He quickly added: “And I have a question that is even more puzzling-why did Jesus choose me?”
I have asked the same questions at times. I’ve often wondered why some of my college and seminary classmates went on to pastor high profile churches and were promoted to supervisory jobs in their denomination; while others spent their entire career serving small rural churches and had to have a second job just to make a living.
For me, the answer came one Sunday morning about 12 years ago. The person who welcomed me to a church where I was about to lead worship, spoke briefly of my travels and community service and then said: “Neil could be somewhere else today; but he’s right where he’s supposed to be-right here in this church, with us.”
That’s when it all made sense. I have occasionally served on church boards and denominational committees. But I quit every one of them after less than two years-because serving effectively in those positions requires a “skill set” that I don’t have.
But for the last 23 years, I have found pure joy in trav-
eling from small church to small church, meeting people where they are and encouraging them as they walk with and work for God in their communities. And whenever I go somewhere to preach, those words come back and remind me that I am right where God wants me to bein that community, serving that church, with that day’s congregation, whether large or small.
What’s true of me is true of you and of every other person on this earth. You and I are right where we are supposed to be. We are in the right time, at the right place, living on the right street in the right community and working with the people God has called us to work with so that together we may do his will and help fulfil his plans for all of us.
Those around us might not see the wisdom in God’s choices, but that doesn’t matter. Here is what St. Paul said about that: “God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:27-29)
God never makes mistakes. He takes people whom the world considers underqualified for a task; equips them with all the abilities they need to do it and energizes them so that they do far more than anyone expects of them. God also calls people whom society considers to be highly skilled and qualified for any job, to serve him in remote areas and work with small groups; because God knows that is where they are needed most.
Don’t question God’s judgment. You and I are right where we’re supposed to be. God asks us to serve him faithfully until we have finished the work he has called us to do here; and he tells us it’s okay to move on.
By Lisa Smith Publicity
The regular meeting of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary was held May21st,2024 in the Rivers Legion upper hall.
Before the meeting commenced, members enjoyed a delicious potluck supper as May is our anniversary month. Honors and awards given were Debbie Williams(10year
pin), Wendy Wood(25 year service pin),Leann MacKay (5 year service pin).
The Ladies Auxiliary helped with the Meals on Wheels program for the month of April.
A donation was made to the Rivers Legion Branch 75. The application for a Green Team member was denied. The flowers will be planted at the cenotaph weather permitting.
A donation has been made to Rivers Personal Care Home in memory of Madame Gwen Spring.
Enjoy your summer and the next meeting of the Rivers Legion Auxiliary will be held September 3, 2024.
By Chad Carpenter
Iam a regular reader of newspapers and news websites. No surprise there, I guess. When I scan the news, what does surprise me, and I am certain surprises others, is how much arson, theft, assault and murder takes place. It is even more surprising that often the culprits have very long records. Why are we subjected to the tyranny of highly active repeat offenders?
I have, in the past, questioned why chronic repeat violent sexual offenders are allowed to be out in the community. It’s insane, but I am aiming this discussion at “lesser” crimes I guess. How can there be multiple cases of arson per month in Winnipeg? Somebody even tried to set Brandon’s Walmart on fire last week. They burned up a bunch of plastic lawn chairs and damaged the front of the store. It could have taken out the whole store. Numerous buildings in Winnipeg are burned every month and some multiple times. Why is there so much theft, shop lifting and car break-ins?
Observers of the crime scene will say that poverty breeds crime and that may be partly true. It’s also a bad rap on poor people as the vast majority of poor people wouldn’t stoop so low as to commit crimes. The liberal minded people who are always jumping to the defence of criminals are just plain wrong. Most criminals know it’s wrong and most know that there are alternatives.
We have homeless shelters, food banks and we have numerous organizations dedicated to helping people. Before resorting to crime, maybe people should just ask for help.
Desperate people will resort to drugs and crime and that is a real thing and a real problem for the criminals and for everyone else. More has
L“ I also have little patience with people who continually make excuses for criminals and drug abusers.
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to be done, but it I contend that people who combine drugs and crime should be in an institution. They obviously can’t look after themselves and in falling short of that goal, they harm many other people along the way.
I have no patience with tough guy cops, but I also have little patience with people who continually make excuses for criminals and drug abusers.
Then there are the victimizing drug pushers. That’s a whole other problem. Anyone who sells or pushes illegal drugs and victimizes people by getting them started on drugs deserves little sympathy. There is a steady stream of proposed solutions and it’s time progress was made. It may mean more police. Seems like the police don’t have time to even come out to shoplifting
crimes so obviously we need more police. Probably need more treatment centres, yes, even more jail cells. We certainly need a speeded up court system.
I am even willing to go along with safe injection, but has anyone figured out how many we would need? Will Winnipeg need 20 sites? Will every town need one? Just having the government set up one site in downtown Winnipeg won’t accomplish much. All of the above is just talk and that’s all I have the authority to do. We don’t need more talk, we need more action and we need it fast.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the Rivers Banner staff.
eafing through an older Reader’s Digest- not really old, 2020!, there were two articles that seemed related and both struck my fancy. One is ‘ New Rules For Spoiling Grandkids’ and the other ‘The Simple Truth About Older Parenting’. I could relate to both.
A highlighted sentence from the second article reads ‘One offshoot of delayed parenting is the so called “grandparent deficit”.’ The youngest member of my family arrived when I was 31 and her dad was 50. I know that I lacked the physical energy to keep up with a farming household, not really lacked, just considerably less than when I was 21! Concerned family and friends expressed the wisdom of having another child when dad was closer to retirement age. Ed was there for her highpoints- driver’s license, graduation from high school to university, and marriage. More importantly he was able to be fully present for her more than 35 years. A great set of memories. However, as the very youngest grandchild on the paternal side she did not get to know her grandparents. There are some memories of the maternal grandparents. In comparison, my early years were filled with two complete sets of grandparents and one complete set of great grands.
And many cousins!! I can understand that having children later in life may affect their knowing their grandparents.
The other article, I could expand upon. There is a difference in over-indulgence and acknowledging the specific gifts and interests of a grandchild. One of my grands has an interest in cooking and baking, so one day we shopped for an elaborate meal, including a floral centrepiece for the table. When all was done, to perfection I will add, the 12-year-old, looking at the receipts, said – and I guess that’s why we don’t do this often. Right. Another grand loved playing video games and I can’t count the number of nights we played long after the house was quiet, ‘just one more!” One liked to sew, another to play dress up and create games. My task was to supply ingredients and materials and applaud. Did I spoil them? Well, I certainly love them a whole lot! Another point in the writing that I agree with; ‘research shows that kids who are close to their grandparents have better mental health outcomes’. Heck yah, grandparents are able to provide a safe place to speak of fears and hopes, we can be supportive and nonjudgmental, skills we learned as parents, hopefully. One question posed was ‘ Are grandparents better off because of their grandchildren?. And again, a resounding Heck yah! One study showed that engaged grandparents live five years longer than their counterparts. Active grand parenting keeps one active and a sense of purpose, often lacking in an older person’s life.
Parenting was a privilege and a responsibility, and I did make mistakes. Grand parenting was much more fun! I could release the child in me and toboggan and fly kites with no raised eyebrows! And I made fewer mistakes. I am thrilled to be a great grandmother, to get to read “The Monster at the End of this Book’ in Oscars’ voice one more time, to play Legos…and make even fewer mistakes!
On a farm close to Justice, MB Elton Collegiate
Birthday: May 9, 2006
Parents names: Jason and Colleen
Siblings: Reid (older)
Pets: Sage, Laroy, Cooper (dogs).
He has his own small cattle herd and a horse as well
First job: South Glanton Farms/ Boyd’s Beef and still there!
Hobbies: Hockey, baseball, golf, anything farming
Who do you look up to: my dad (I am taller though….lol)
My favourite thing about attending my school was socializing with the boys, volleyball.
When I was 12, I wanted to be a Cowboy.
Elijah
MB Elton Collegiate
Birthday: December 26, 2006
Parents names: Darren, Jeanine
Pets: Quilla (Dog)
First job: Green Team for Rivers Campground
Hobbies: Sports, Walking, Video Games
Who do you look up to: my Dad
My favourite thing about attending my school was sports.
When I was 12, I wanted to be a Soccer Player.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are to go to ACC for civil technician.
Birthday: September 3, 2006
Parents Names: Christy, Cory
Siblings: Josslynn
Pets: Dirk (Dog), Lola (Dog)
First job: Once Upon a Child
Hobbies: Sports
When I was 12, I wanted to be a Dental Hygenist.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are to work for now and future aspirations to become a flight attendant.
Abagael Jones Forrest, MB Elton Collegiate
Birthday: July 22, 2006
Parents names: Heather & Steven
Siblings: Eric, Catie, Sarah, James
Pets: Charlie (Dog), Lily and Milo (Cats)
First job: House Keeper
Hobbies: drawing, and music
Who do you look up to: my older sisters
When I was 12, I wanted to be a fashion designer.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are to go into business.
Nasli
Joomun Forrest, MB Elton Collegiate
Parents names: Kemal and Jodie Joomun
Siblings: Niah and Kalen
First job: Mad Dog’s Ice Cream
Who do you look up to: my Grandpa Joomun
When I was 12, I wanted to be a Family Physician.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are to attend university, and work towards medical school.
Birthday: March
Parents names:
Siblings: Brother
Pets: Cats
First job: Paper
Hobbies: Video
Who do you look brother
My favourite thing attending my school my friends.
When I was 12, I rich..
Now that I am graduating, future plans are
By Metro Creative Rivers Banner
The road to graduation can be long and winding. Graduation often is an exciting time in a person’s life. However, it also may spark some anxiety as newly minted grads prepare to look for jobs and begin their careers. There are many variable that affects where grads go after tossing their caps in the air. Students on the cusp of graduation can employ various strategies to increase their chances of finding a job.
· Start while in school. It’s never too early to think about the hiring process and what can be done to improve your profile as a candidate. Maintain a grade point average that will impress employers, suggests Indeed. Also, parttime jobs will help you gain valuable experience and determine if working in a particular field is a good fit.
· Select an off-peak time to search for a job. Many people start searching and applying for jobs at the same time, typically after graduation ceremonies in December and May. That floods the market with applicants. Increase the chances your résumé is read by staggering when you apply for jobs and sending out inquiries before you graduate.
· Apply anyway. Just because a company or business does not have a job listed, doesn’t mean they are not interested in
hiring. Sometimes they haven’t or it is possible that they didn’t you applied showing them the
Tristan Harder
City, MB Collegiate
29, 2006
Mike, Lisa Brother Route Games look up to: my thing about school was seeing wanted to be graduating, my to get rich..
Jenna Hofer
Forrest, MB Elton Collegiate
Birthday: February 20, 2006
Parents names: Tim and Tara Hofer
Siblings: Seth
Pets: dog named Murphy
First job: Waitress
Hobbies: Reading books
My favourite thing about attending my school was English essays.
When I was 12, I wanted to be a Cowboy.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are to become an English or history teacher.
Rapid City, MB Elton Collegiate
Birthday: September 21, 2006
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skills you have to offer.
· Streamline your résumé. Many companies receive thousands of applications per position, so it is essential to cater your résumé to the specific job to which you are applying. Include key words that match those in the job listing and will attract the attention of hiring managers. If you do not yet have experience, replace that section on the résumé with your accomplishments or special projects you have worked on.
· Network as much as possible. Many job openings are learned about through personal relationships. Employers may not advertise widely and hope that word of mouth will bring applicants to their doors, or through recommendations from other employees. Reach out to school councillors, teachers, and family. Be sure to maintain these networking relationships.
· Utilize networking social media apps. Indeed and LinkedIn enable people to network and make it easy to apply for jobs directly through their sites or apps. There’s even the option to passively apply for jobs by having a résumé uploaded where companies can search and find you if your skills are a match.
Finding a job after graduation is a priority for graduates anxious to begin their careers. Various strategies can help new grads find work sooner rather than later.
Parents names: Jay Hrominchuk and Teresa Mills
Siblings: Nathan Hrominchuk, Madison Hrominchuk
Who do you look up to: My roommate (Victor Zirk)
My favourite thing about attending my school was that I got to see my friends everyday and make more friends with the community around the area. When I was 12, I wanted to be a police officer cause they help the world.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are to just do some labor work until I can figure out the rest of life.
Carolyn Grasby
Moore Park, MB
Elton Collegiate
Birthday: October 17, 2006
Parents names: Teresa, Aaron
Siblings: Tina, Nick Hobbies: Art
My favourite thing about attending my school was the size of the school.
When I was 12, I wanted to be an animator.
Nick Grasby
Moore Park, MB Elton Collegiate
Birthday: October 17, 2006
Parents names: Teresa, Aaron
Siblings: Tina, Carolyn
Ethan King
Brandon, MB Elton Collegiate
Birthday: March 24, 2006
Parents names: Jeff King, Charlotte Sully
Siblings: Hunter, Madden, Hailey, Colby, Pets: Snowbell (Cat)
First job: The Queen’s Hobbies: Sports
Who do you look up to: my Dad
My favourite thing about attending my school was seeing my friends.
When I was 12, I wanted to be a hockey player.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are applying to ACC for the fall to become a mechanic.
North of Rivers, MB Rivers Collegiate
Birthday: July 25, 2006
Parents names: Rene Heijmans, Marian Heijmans
Siblings: Thom Heijmans, Femke Heijmans
Pets: Turbo (dog) and 3 alpacas
First job: Waitress at Tempo and babysitting
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends
Who do you look up to: my sister Femke
My favourite thing about attending my school was hot lunch.
When I was 12, I wanted to be a hairdresser.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are next year get my anatomy and physiology then the year after hoping to attend the Manitoba Emergency Service College to become a paramedic and to become a firefighter.
BARRY BROMLEY
DECEMBER 4, 1939 – MAY 25, 2024.
William James Barry Bromley was born in Brandon on December 4, 1939. He died May 25, 2024.
Barry was the second child of William Wilfred Bromley and Hazel (Harrison) Bromley. Barry attended Harrow School from Grades 1 – 8. After finishing Grade 8, Barry entered the Agricultural Diploma program at the University of Manitoba. He studied the first year at what is now the Ag Extension Centre in Brandon. For his second year, he lived in Tache Hall at the UofM and completed the Diploma of Agriculture in 1957. He was seventeen. Barry returned home that spring and began farming.
In 1969, Barry met Janet (Irene) Lepp. They were married on February 6, 1971, and made a home and farmed together northwest of Brandon near Smart Siding.
Barry and Irene raised a family and at the same time, welcomed young people on exchange programs from western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand into their home. Some of those relationships lasted more than 40 years. Barry and Irene’s farm began as combined cattle and grain, but in 1985, Barry sold the cattle to focus on grain farming.
When not farming, Barry loved exploring the mechanics of steam engines and running a forge. He was a regular at the Thresherman’s Reunion at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum. He became the blacksmith-in-residence around 2003 and it was a highlight when his grandchildren came through on field trips.
Barry was a staunch and earnest supporter of the Co-operative movement. He was a delegate to the Manitoba Pool Elevators convention for many years. He was later a member of the Co-op Hail board, and the Co-op Hail representative on the Keystone Agricultural Producers Board.
Barry loved music, particularly the violin. He was especially fond of waltzes, but he also loved polkas and jigs.
In 1995, Barry’s oldest son, Josh, began farming, and it was Barry’s dream come true to farm with his children.
Barry became a grandfather in 2006, and around that time, Barry started doing something he had rarely done: he took vacations. While doing so, Barry and Irene enjoyed watching their grandchildren grow and experience new things.
Barry is survived by his wife, Irene, his children Misty (Adam), Josh (Melissa), and Bevan (Reagan) and grandchildren Bailey, Emma, Liam, Lillian, Gavin, Reid, and Kayleigh, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Barry was pre-deceased by his infant daughter Nancy Reneé, parents Bill and Hazel, and siblings Karen and Donald. He also was predeceased by niece Cory Lepp, father-in-law William Lepp, mother-in-law Agnes (Sawatzky) Lepp, and brother-in-law Arthur Lepp.
A service to honour Barry’s life will be held at Knox United Church, 451 18th St, Brandon on June 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM with luncheon to follow. Interment will be at Roseville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank or the Manitoba Agricultural Museum.
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On June 8, 2024, a birthday party was held to celebrate Earl Gerrard turning 90 years old.
The birthday was held at Earl and Bernice’s farm, in the RM of Riverdale, where Earl was born and raised. He has spent the last 90 years grain, cattle, and dairy farming, while raising a family with his wife Bernice.
The Gerrard family recognizes all his incredibly hard work throughout the past 90 years and wouldn’t be where we all are without him.
“Thank you so very much to my family & friends for coming out and celebrating 90 years with me and making it such a memorable birthday. It really meant so much to us.” - Earl Gerrard
Graveside Service
Lorna Simmons (nee Mitchell)
June 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Rivers Cemetery
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Ottawa, ON—After more than three years of extensive work, cross-party negotiations, and navigating the parliamentary process, local Member of Parliament Dan Mazier has passed a law, achieving a rare milestone. On June 6, 2024, the Senate of Canada officially passed Mazier’s private Member’s bill (C-288) that amends the Telecommunications Act to force internet companies to disclose transparent and accurate information on the speeds they sell Canadians.
“For too long, Canadians have been purchasing internet services at sky-high prices only to realize the quality and speed they expected to receive is nowhere near what they actually receive,” said Mazier. “This is because the government has allowed internet companies to advertise speeds Canadians may never receive,” he added.
Bill C-288 will force internet companies to disclose accurate speeds that reflect what a consumer is most likely to obtain instead of a maximum theoretical speed. Currently, internet companies use language such as ‘up to’ when advertising their service quality, leading consumers to believe a service will be better than it actually is.
“A lack of accurate information when choosing an internet service can result in consumers overpaying, user complaints, and not purchasing the best-fit service; it also reduces overall service quality within the telecom industry,” Mazier stated.
Telecommunication experts and advocacy organizations across Canada rallied behind Bill C-288, helping garner support for the legislation from all political parties.
OpenMedia, a consumer advocacy organization testified at a Senate committee on Bill C-288 and asked parliamentarians, “Is there another sector where consumers are forced to live with such inaccurate information about what they’re actually paying for? Do we buy cars with a fuel gauge that only shows the size of the gas tank, not how much gas we have in it?”. The advocacy group urged Senators to pass the legislation stating, “When you sign up for an internet plan, you deserve to know what you’re paying for before you buy, and this legislation will make it so. That’s why we’re asking you to pass Bill C-288. It is simple common sense.”
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) also testified on Bill C-288, expressing their views on how it could lower internet costs by reducing the number of Canadians overpaying for service.
“How we view this will help with prices is by providing Canadians with clear, precise, concise information that allows them to shop, compare and contrast the offers out there to make those decisions. ‘No, I do not need the higher-level package. I can go with the less expensive package and actually benefit from the lower prices that are on the market now.” That’s the concept behind this project” stated a CRTC representative.
Canada’s Governor General is expected to sign Bill C-288 in the coming days, granting the legislation Royal Assent and codifying it into law.
Passing a private Member’s bill is not an easy task. Of the nearly 200 private Member’s bills that have been introduced since the 44th Parliament began in November 2021, only six have passed through both the House of Commons and the Senate.
“Today is a great day for Canadians, especially Canadians living in rural and remote regions,” Mazier said in response to Bill C-288 passing through Parliament. “With the support of Canadians, we took on the government and the telecom industry to achieve results for consumers” he added. Mazier currently serves as the Conservative Shadow Minister for Rural Economic Development and Connectivity.
By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner
The Red Sox had a double header on Sunday, June 9.
First up, Hamiota Red Sox played the Boissevain Centennials at 2pm in Boissevain. Score was Centennial 3 – Red Sox 1. Centennials put two runs on the board in the first. Both teams finished the game one run each in the sixth.
Second game of the day, at 6pm the Red Sox made their way to Deloraine to take on the Royals. Red Sox fought hard but unfortunately lost with a score of Royals 18 – Red Sox 4. The game started with one run in the first from the Royals. The Red Sox put in one run in the second. The Red Sox put two runs across home plate in the third. Royals responded with six runs in the third. Deloraine added three more in the fourth. Both teams put one run in the fifth. To finish the game, the Royals scored seven more runs at the bottom of the sixth.
By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner
The Dodgers took on the Elkhorn Expos on Friday June 7. Dodgers played strong and defeated the Expos with a score of 4 - 3. It was a tight game with the Expos putting two runs on the board in the first inning. Dodgers came back in the second with two runs. The game stayed tied until the bottom of the fourth when the Dodgers crossed the home plate again. Expos tied things up again at the top of the sixth. The game was tied at the bottom of the seventh and headed in to an eighth inning. The Dodgers managed to get their last run in at the bottom of the eighth.
The Dodgers had a double header on Sunday, June 9.
First up, Oak River Dodgers played the Deloraine Royals at 2pm in Deloraine. Score was Royals 16 –Dodgers 5. It was a tough lost. Dodgers put one run on the board in the first inning, Royals put up five runs. In the second Dodgers had no runs and Royals had three. The Dodgers started to come back in the third with two runs. Deloraine retaliated with two runs in the fourth. Dodgers had one run in the fifth, Royals had three runs in the fifth. Again the Dodgers put up one more run in the sixth and Royals put up three more runs.
Second game of the day, at 6pm the Dodgers made their way to Boissevain to take on the Centennials. Dodgers fought hard but unfortunately lost with a score of Centennials 5 – Dodgers 4. The first runs came in the third inning when the Cenntenials had three players cross home plate. Dodgers put one run in the fourth and put three more in the fifth. Their lead carried until the sixth when the Centennials scored two more runs.
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the proposed closure of our local Police Department that has been serving the Community of Rivers, Manitoba since 1913. The Rivers Police have been a vital piece of the fabric which makes up Rivers. As a former member of the Rivers Police Department as well as a resident of Rivers, Manitoba, I have witnessed firsthand the invaluable role our Police Department play in maintaining the safety and security of our community. The potential disbandment of this vital institution poses significant risks and warrants thorough reconsideration. Our Police Department has consistently demonstrated a commitment to protecting and serving the community. Their presence ensures prompt response to emergencies, effective crime prevention, and the fostering of trust between law enforcement and residents. Closing the department could lead to longer response times, increased crime rates, and a general sense of insecurity among citizens.
Moreover, our Police Department is more than enforcers of the law; it has been an integral part of our community since 1913. The Police Department participates in local events, engages in outreach programs, and builds relationships that help bridge gaps between law enforcement and the public. This community policing model has proven effective in reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. I understand that financial constraints may be one reason of the consideration of this closure. However, I urge you to explore alternative solutions that do not compromise public safety. Potential alternatives could include reallocating funds, implementing cost-saving measures within the department or see if former members, like myself, would be willing to return to the Rivers Police Department. The long-term benefits of maintaining a local police force far outweigh the immediate financial relief that closure might provide.
There is no real reasons or excuses that the Rivers Police Service can not continue to serve and protect the citizens of Riverdale Municipality. Walter Chernos protected the community by himself, at one time I was the only police officer in town.
With over 10 years of service to the town of Rivers I had offered to return to the Rivers Police on a number of occasions if there was a shortage of staff, yet I never received a call. In conclusion, I implore you to consider the broader implications of closing our Police Department. The safety, security, and well-being of our community depend on the continued presence of our Police Department. I am confident that with creative problem solving and community support, we can find a way to preserve this essential service. It is not to late to do the right thing, the town of Rivers as well as the entire Riverdale Municipality deserve to have the vital service of The Rivers Police.
Submitted By Jocelyn Beever
A home game for the Rivers Comets was played on a sunny Sunday, June 9. Comets win with Rivers 7 - Wawanesa 2.
The Brewers scored off a walk, an error and a sac fly in the first inning. The Comets pulled ahead in the second when Owen Wareham doubled, Ryan Shaw worked a walk. Braeden Clarke moved Wareham to third on a fielder’s choice putting Shaw out at second. Both scored on a triple by Kaelen Huibers.
The Brewers tied it in the top of 5 off a Tyson Kozak triple, knocked home by Riley Rutherford. The Comets answered with 5 runs in the bottom of the inning. Braeden Clarke singled to lead off the inning, Fred Hrycak worked a walk. With two out, Layton Veitch legged out an infield single to load the bases. Scott Beever singled knocking in two runs. Owen Wareham’s single sent Veitch home. Beever and Wareham scored on an infield error.
The game ended on a great play by third baseman, Nathan Espenell, when he laid out to catch a foul fly ball in front of the Brewers dugout.
Tyson Kozak took the loss going 4.2 innings. He was very efficient through 4 with 52 pitches. With 2 out in the 5th, he gave up 3 consecutive hits followed by a fielding error before Ryan Powers came in, allowing 2 hits in 1.1 innings.
Scott Beever threw his third complete game this season (118 pitches), allowing 2 runs, 1 earned, on 6 hits, 3 walks and a Sac. Interestingly he matched the tally of strikeouts from his previous two games at 13.
Owen Wareham was seeing the ball tonight, going 3 for 3 (1 double) with an RBI and a run. Kaelen Huibers was 1 for 1 (a triple) with 2 RBIs. Layton Veitch went 2 for 4, scoring a run. Beever was 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs and scoring. Braeden Clarke went 1 for 3 scoring twice.
Maureen Fisher won tonight’s 50/50 of $110. She happened to be sitting in Stan Runion’s lucky spot. We’ll see who claims that spot when we host Reston on Wednesday at 7pm.
By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner
Trestle Greenhouse, named for the CNR trestle bridge, has been a part of the Rivers community for the past eighteen years. Eleanor Beever, owner and operator of the greenhouse, came up with the name because she travels under the trestle bridge almost every day to get to and from the farm.
The greenhouse on the farm is approximately 2000 sq ft which is about the same size as the space in the town of Rivers.
Eleanor has always had an interest in plants from as early as her teen years. She went on to become a teacher of Biology and Horticulture in Wales. When the opportunity to buy the old Hydro building came along, she jumped at it. First, she developed a pottery studio teaching hand building with clay, and later throwing on the wheel.
With such an ideal site on 25 Highway Eleanor finally decided to get back to her love of plants and developed a greenhouse operation. “I enjoy meeting the public from all areas. I take pride in growing a quality product. After all these years I still really enjoy sowing seeds,” says Eleanor. She starts seeds in mid February, pansies, and peppers generally and other slow growing plants. Plugs come in mid March and heat is started in the greenhouse This is the beginning of her main planting time. She also starts
growing crops for herself such as zucchini, cucumber, lettuce, radish, herbs, peppers, and tomatoes. There is something wonderful about eating your own home grown vegetables and seasoning your own dishes with fresh herbs. “We are always very happy to see the younger generation coming by and express an interest in gardening and enthusiastic about growing their own food,” says Eleanor. She also custom grows for her customers when asked and grows specifically for Riverdale, Hamiota, and Kenton municipalities. Eleanor and her staff have approximately 100 year’s experience growing gardens on two continents.
