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By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner
Buster, the library dog, greeted all the guests as they came in on Thursday, May 30, to celebrate 40 years of the Hamiota Centennial Library being open. The guest book was signed by 70 wonderful people who came for the celebration.
The Hamiota Centennial Library first opened its doors on January 11, 1984, with the Grand Opening on February 4, 1984. This Library was established by its community of hard working and dedicated people.
“The library in Hamiota has always been a terrific meeting place for the entire community. It is a real gem in the entire area. All the librarians and volunteers over the years have done quite well in producing a product that all of the residents in Hamiota and surrounding communities can be very proud of. Libraries are not what they once were due to the internet, however our local
library has continued to flourish and roll with the times. The demand from young families as well as seniors and everyone in between still exists and, in some cases, has grown. Thanks to the Hamiota Library and the support of the entire area we hope to have another 40 years of great service,” says Mayor Randy Lints.
In preparation of the celebration the Hamiota Elementary School kids from grades K – 4 made some beautiful artwork to hang on the walls of the library, the theme was “I Love My Library”. The Grade 5 class wrote and illustrated their very own Story Stroll, a story which the library had enlarged and is hanging in the Lions Playground for the summer. If you look closely at the artwork, you will see kids have drawn Buster in the window of the library. Buster has been greeting library members from his window seat by the front door for the last twelve years. more library coverage on page 5...
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By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner
On Wednesday, June 5, the Oak Lake Community School junior and senior kindergarten class held a fundraiser to help save an elephant in Nepal. The class set up a stand in Kenton next to the post office to sell
donuts to anyone who wanted to help these kids save an elephant and get a delicious treat at the same time.
The children’s teacher, Devon Caldwell, planned this event with her kids. They needed $60 to save one elephant. The kids and their teacher decided to save an elephant because they were
researching different animals and found out the elephants needed their help. They discovered that elephants were being killed for their ivory, hides and meat. They found out that elephants are losing their homes because cities are getting bigger, and conflicts are happening between humans
and these gentle giants because they are living too close together.
The kids thought of a few different ideas before settling on donut sales, including using their own tooth fairy money to save the elephants. Twenty-four dozen donuts were brought in for the sale. A few dozen were preordered.
The World Wildlife Organization has a spot on their site where anyone can go and adopt an African Elephant. The kids will get a photo of the elephant, an adoption certificate, and elephant plush toy and a gift bag for each elephant they save.
Directions
1) Break up or chop chocolate into small pieces and set aside with butter.
2) Add egg yolks, sugar, water, and salt to a metal mixing bowl. Cook, whisking, directly over medium-low heat until the mixture is thick, foamy, and hot to the touch, 145 to 150 degrees F.
3) Once the yolk mixture is thick and hot, add chocolate and butter, and whisk until all chocolate is melted. Let rest for a few minutes on the counter, whisking occasionally to further cool the mixture to just above or at room temperature. The chocolate mixture shouldn’t go into the whipped cream while still warm, but if cooled too long, the mixture may get too firm to fold in.
4) Whisk cold cream until medium stiff peaks form. If cream is whisked further, it will separate and the final texture will be grainy.
5) Transfer about 1/3 of chocolate mixture into whipped cream, and fold with a spatula until almost incorporated. Gently fold in remaining chocolate, trying to keep as much air in the mixture as possible.
6) Transfer into 4 serving dishes, wrap, and chill before serving, at least 1 hour.
By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner
or the past month, for every $10 spent on advertising in the Rivers Banner a person would gain an entry ballot in the contest to win two three-day general admission weekend passes to Dauphin’s CountryFest.
The lucky winner is Gary Pomeroy! Gary placed an ad back in the May 3 issue of the Rivers Banner letting everyone know that he will be retiring as of February 1, 2025, after 30 years in Rivers. Congratulations Gary on both your up and coming retirement and winning the Dauphin CountryFest tickets!
Neil StrohScheiN
The healing power of laughter
Iwill never forget the third Sunday of Advent (December 18) of 2005. As I was returning to Neepawa following a Sunday service, I received a phone call telling me that my girlfriend (now my wife) Kathryn had suffered a massive stroke.
I also was told that she was in one of the Intensive Care Units at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg and that, assuming she made it through the next week to 10 days, she faced a long, slow road to recovery.
As soon as I received that call, I knew my life would never be the same. What I didn’t know was how much it would change. Eighteen years have passed since that day; and of all the things for which I am thankful, two stand out. First, Kathryn has survived and is walking the road to full recovery with persistence, courage and unbridled optimism.
Second, Kathryn’s stroke, as serious as it was, did not take away her sense of humor or her razor sharp wit. She is able to see the humor in many of her experiences; and allows us to laugh with her at happenings that are truly funny. And she has helped me see, experience and gain a deep appreciation for the healing power of laughter. There are times when we all said or do things that are genuinely funny. If we can’t allow ourselves to laugh at them, life will become very depressing very quickly. In our house, we capitalize on the funny moments we experience; and we’ve had many of them.
Here’s one example. When I first met her, Kathryn was an excellent speller; which was a good thing, since she worked as a writer and TV producer. After her stroke; she had to learn how to write and spell all over again. Thanks to weekly sessions with a superb Speech Therapist, assignments on paper, games she plays online, several apps she has on her smart phone and 18 years of hard work, she has regained much of that skill.
But every so often, something happens that makes us both laugh; and I share the following story with Kathryn’s permission. As part of her Speech Therapy, Kathryn’s therapist suggested that she start making lists-grocery lists, shopping lists, itineraries, etc. One of those lists contained an item I had never seen on a grocery list beforeTex-Mex “Shedded” Cheese. When I asked Kathryn what that product was, she laughed and said “I know it’s not spelled right, but what’s missing?” What was missing was the letter “r.” The actual product is Tex-Mex “Shredded” Cheese; a vital ingredient in some of the dinner meals we enjoy. We still laugh about this; and love sharing this story with others.
Many years ago, King Solomon wrote these words: “A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22)
I can assure you that these words are true. Kathryn and I have experienced the healing power of laughter on many occasions. Laughter has helped us ease tension in our home, take the sting out of hardships and trials, and release the joy that makes each day a delight. We are fortunate to be surrounded by friends who love a good laugh as much as we do; and with whom we can exchange truly funny personal stories.
I hope we can keep laughing and experiencing its healing power for the rest of our lives because I can’t think of a better way to spend the years I have left; however many they might be.
A Public Hearing was held to present a proposal for the 2024 Riverdale Municipality Financial Plan at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, Rivers MB
Mayor Lamb called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00pm with the following members of Council in attendance: Councillors Creighton, Smith, Peters, Mason, Veitch
Councillor Pod sent his regrets
The following ratepayers were in attendance: Dora Irvine, Donna Morken, Al Morken, Don Ramsey, Kelvin Lamb, Ian Dyer, Cam White, Shelley Foster, Brad Steinberger, Lindsay Smith, Warren Smallwood, Dennis Rondeau, Marlene Hayhurst, Marilyn Halliday
Mayor Lamb made an opening statement outlining the Purpose and Conduct of the Public Hearing. Public Notice was posted in the lobby of Riverdale Municipality (accessible to the public) for 30 days, Notice was posted on the Riverdale Municipality website for 30 days, Notice was published in the April 26 and May 3, 2024 editions of the Rivers Banner.
Mayor Lamb introduced Wendy Wolfe, Municipal Mentors Inc. to present the financial plan on behalf of Riverdale Municipality.
Mayor Lamb thanked Wendy and opened the hearing to questions. Only one comment was made regarding the annual tax discount.
No written objections were filed with the Chief Administrative Officer prior to the Public Hearing and no written objections were filed with the Chief Administrative Officer during the Public Hearing.
Immediately following the Public Hearing, Mayor Heather Lamb called the council meeting to order adopt the 2024 Financial Plan.
By Chad Carpenter
Idon’t believe there has been a nastier time in politics and that applies to all levels.
The US political scene spirals ever downward with each passing day.
Donald Trump has been convicted on 34 charges but rest assured he will appeal the ruling. It remains to be seen when all these charges and many others will come crashing down on him. In the meantime, the court case has proven to be a huge fundraiser incentive for him. It’s reported that his fund-raising web site crashed from over subscribing within minutes of the court decisions on the 34 cases.
President Joe Biden appears to be more senile as the days go by. This week, his son Hunter is in court on gun possession charges and both generations of Bidens seem to have their share of legal troubles. When coupled with the many verbal slips that Joe makes, the whole family seems to be in trouble.
This an election year in the US and I have said many times that that country is in trouble if Trump and Biden are the best candidates they can come up with for president of the most powerful country in the world. The US claims to be a nation of faith so I suggest they increase their level of prayer as soon as possible.
The Canadian political scene is fortunately much calmer than the US situation, at least on the surface. I have made it well known that I am not a fan of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He got elected because he looked younger than Stephen Harper, appeared fresher than Harper’s government and he promised to decriminalize marijuana. Trudeau’s
“ Canadians have lost more than $131 billion investing in the 183 publicly traded cannabis companies, amounting to $43,000 per Canadian that’s gone up in smoke.
marijuana venture was an ill-fated move, not so much for the legalization part but because so many people lost so much money on it. Can’t actually blame Justin for peoples’ bad investment choices. A new report from Miller Thomson found Canadians have lost more than $131 billion investing in the 183 publicly traded cannabis companies, amounting to $43,000 per Canadian that’s gone up in smoke. That is a staggering amount of money. I guess the government licensed weed is too expensive compared to the black market stuff.
The Trudeau government is not very popular now and unless things turn sharply for them they will be ousted. The election is due for October 2025 and a lot can change in 16 months.
On the provincial level, there’s been a lot more nastiness than needed as well. Many months before the last Manitoba election, I was asked for
”advice by then Premier Heather Stefanson. I told her to not let the upcoming campaign go negative and nasty but that advice was not taken. I offered the same advice to newly elected premier Wab Kinew. Ironically, even though he benefitted greatly from public backlash to the PCs badly run campaign of negativity, he himself has swerved in that direction. Nasty is not nice in my view.
At various Manitoba municipal levels, we have seen some nastiness and some out-right misuse of funds. That is also unfortunate and doesn’t make for smooth running municipalities.
I guess my point is that honesty, common sense and decency are all attributes we need to embrace and hang onto tightly. Nastiness has no place in public discourse.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press staff.
Rita Friesen
It’s a rare phenomenon – I am energized with energy to spare. Nope, my sleeping hasn’t improved much, however I have been more aware of the amount of sugar that I consume, and cut back on them. Arie and I are walking four to six miles a day simply because we can; we have both time and energy to enjoy two or three excursions a day. I am keeping up with the yard work and garden stuff to the point where I am able to maintain one wee portion of the garden on Elizabeth– so many volunteers! It will look fantastic. Even with the routine of the day I have minutes with no assigned purpose so I made a list of 10 minute tasks. Ready before scheduled departure time, or simply restless? Pick a task, any task, and one item gets stroked off the list and something productive is achieved. I misjudged the one project. It takes more than ten minutes to shift the couch and chairs and vacuum under them, vacuum them, shake the throws and reassemble the space. But it did feel good to get that done. It didn’t take a full 10 minutes to tidy the entrance, so I expanded by taking a few minutes to sort the garage tools that found their way in this winter and never found their way back home. No wonder I can’t find items in the garage where they belong when they are hiding in the house.
I can’t count the number of times I walked past the shelving unit in the garage and thought- that needs cleaning! Ten minutes (and a few more) and the shelves and their contents were clean and drying. There is the massive solid copper, chrome plated one gallon kettle that belonged to my maternal grandmother. I remember Grandma Groening heating the water in it for coffee for the family gatherings. Considering she raised twelve children, I imagine it may have been filled more than once on a Sunday afternoon. There is the collection of sad irons, from early ones heated on the wood stove, to ones that have their own little fuel tank. Little wonder they are called sad irons! I own an iron, its used for pressing seams when I sew, not keeping white shirts crisp and aprons crease free! I always spend a few minutes remembering Pete, the miner from Springhill, who gave us his helmet and battery, knowing that he had miner’s lung and wanted to be remembered, even way out in the middle of Manitoba.
In 10 minutes I can clear two feet of the counter top in the garage. Actually putting things where they belong. And gaining space to properly work on another project. Ed’s rule for me borrowing his tools was to put them back where I found them– he knew where he had used them last better than knowing where they belonged. Now I try to keep some semblance of order.
I have written thank you notes and thinking of you notes in 10 minutes. I have also played solitaire or Sudoku for 10 minutes. And sometimes, I have simply sat!
By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner
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“Congratulations to the Hamiota Centennial Library on behalf of Parkland Regional Library staff and Trustees. I would like to extend a personal thank you to the volunteers in Hamiota who provide immeasurable support to their community library. Our shared regional library system is a unique model in our province, based on partnerships with 21 municipalities. Collaboration and shared resources mean there is always something new on the shelves. I would like to thank the Hamiota Municipality for their ongoing partnership with Parkland Regional Library and their support for Hamiota Centennial Library,” says Alison Moss, Director of Parkland Regional Library.
Over the years the library has had six wonderful librarians take good care of it, Pat Kirk, Donna Brooks, Gladys Mathison, Kari Smith, Lynn Neufeld and Gwen Argue. Cake was served to all the guests, provided by Country Crocus Bakeshop in Hamiota.
“Thank you to all those that came out to make the day such a success. The library serves the community in many ways. We are no longer just a Library! We offer many programs and services for all ages. It is an important part of the community however we are only able to offer what we do because of the amazing support from the Hamiota Municipality, Parkland Regional Library staff and most importantly the amazing volunteers that work very hard making it possible for us to offer all that we do,” says Gwen Argue, Hamiota Centennial Librarian.
Currently, the library is closed for the new flooring installation, reopening on June 25. Be sure to stop by on Tuesdays in July for the library summer program with story time, crafts and a few other surprises, the theme is “To the Stars”. Wednesday July 3 and 10 from 10am to noon they will be holding their annual book sale to raise funds to help offset the running of the free programs throughout the year. On July 18, during the Hamiota Fair the library will be co-sponsoring Ryan Price Magic show as part of the kid’s entertainment.
They claim they’re committed to grassroots groups and community organizations, but the Manitoba NDP are demonstrating exactly the opposite with their drastic new cuts to Green Team funding.
The NDP have slashed the Green Team program’s allocation by $4 millionmore than 41 per cent - in the provincial budget, leaving scores of sports clubs, non-profit groups, daycares, museums, faith-based organizations and municipalities unable to hire the numbers of teens and young adults they need this spring and summer. Premier Wab Kinew’s funding reduction to $5.6 million, down from $9.6 million that the Green Team had been granted a year ago under the Progressive Conservatives, is forcing such groups and organizations provincewide to make immediate, hard choices for their programs and services - and how they’ll provide them – over the summer months.
Here in southwestern Manitoba, Circle Square Ranch is among these organizations whose Green Team allocations were reduced by the NDP this spring - in this case, by 42 per cent - after years of steady, consistent funding. For approximately 500 youth per summer since its opening in 1988, the camp in the Assiniboine River Valley has been a fun and adventurous getaway with exceptional educational, physical and spiritual programming. Last year, Green Team funding was used to bolster the camp’s staff to 50 employees, many of whom were university students. A lot of those students who had hoped to return to Circle Square Ranch this year will be out of work and out of luck.
In Brandon, as well, the NDP have significantly reduced Green Team funding to Riverbank Discovery Centre, YMCA, Calvary Temple and Richmond Park Mennonite Brethren Church. And Bethel Christian Assembly, Cities Church and Devoted Ministries in Brandon have lost their Green Team funds entirely.
It’s the same situation from Tuxedo to Treherne to Thompson, as non-profit community groups and municipalities across Manitoba find the NDP government cutting or eliminating this financial support they had received for staff in each of the past several years - and in most cases, without any explanation. Our PC team has been inundated with calls from groups and organizations looking for answers.
Kinew has said almost nothing about the reason for his Green Team cuts, meanwhile the reductions have come while the government tries to push through legislation that would double a taxpayer-funded political subsidy to the NDP Headquarters following last fall’s provincial election. While a few thousand dollars may mean nothing to Wab Kinew’s NDP, we know that for many non-profit organizations in rural Manitoba, that money goes a long way to supporting good summer jobs for our youth.
The Green Team funding reductions are really just NDP politics winning out over community priorities. And Manitobans are paying the price.
Grant Jackson MLA for Spruce Woods Contact (204) 590-9571
office@grantjackson.ca
Submitted By Candace Tolton
The Kenton 4-H Club has thirteen members, ages 6-18! Haydn and Peyton Tolton received awards for their 11 years in the 4-H program.
All members received achievement certificates.
The club had a busy year: Samaritan House Backpacks, Christmas Swag Fundraiser, and Christmas carolling.
Two of their members were awarded National Trips: Peyton Tolton attended citizenship congress in Ottawa, where he took part in a mock debate in the Senate and watched the House of Commons in action. Robyn McNabb will be attending Aspiring Intermediate Camp in Edmonton in August.
Carrie Hodgins and Harmony Wilson received the Jean Gompf memorial award.
The Kenton 4-H next big event will be serving breakfast on July 1 for Canada Day!
By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner
After 32 years as and educator, Bruce Coulter has decided it’s time to retire.
Working as the principal in Hamiota allowed Bruce to be able to work with so many terrific and dedicated people in a profession that seems to be becoming more and more challenging every year. As a principal, he was able to not only work with wonderful staff, but also the community and most importantly the students.
“Being an educator for 32 years has allowed me an opportunity to hopefully make an impact on all of the students I have taught,” says Bruce, “I think what I appreciate the most about being a teacher is having the opportunity to see students’ years after they graduate. I take great joy in seeing how well they are doing in their personal and professional lives.”
Bruce graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Bachelor of Education degree. He started teaching in September of 1992 in Kenton, MB where he taught grades 3-8 math, science, and physical education. He taught there for 5 years, at which point he transferred to Hamiota Collegiate, and taught senior science (chemistry, biology and physics) for 19 years. In the fall of 2016, he became the principal of Hamiota Schools (both Hamiota Elementary School and Hamiota Collegiate) for 6 years. For the past two years, he has been the principal of Hamiota Collegi -
ate exclusively. He knows that he couldn’t have done all this without the support of his wife Jackie and their kids Jake and Emma. Jackie has worked for Hamiota Dental for the last 30 years as a dental assistant. Jake and Emma grew up in the Hamiota area and were very involved in the
Hamiota sports. Jake and Emma are both grown now. They have graduated from university. Jake has a degree in Petroleum Engineering and works for SaskEnergy in Regina. Emma has a degree in nursing, has worked as a labour and delivery nurse, is married to Morgan Geekie, and has given Bruce and Jackie a beautiful granddaughter named Gabby. Bruce knows he has been blessed with a supportive and loving family. He is very proud of his kids.
Bruce said, “I want to give a shout-out to Jackie for being a supportive teacher’s wife. Having been in this business for 32 years, I know how hard teachers work and the hours they put in on weekends, evenings, and early mornings to make the school a better place for all of the students. There were many days when our kids were young when I was gone with extracurricular events or at school working during the evenings and weekends, and Jackie and the kids never complained.”
In retirement Bruce and Jackie plan on taking advantage of not having a schedule. The freedom to travel and visit family and friends as much as they can.
Lastly, Bruce would like to thank all the people he has worked with, past and present. Every single one of them has had a positive influence on him and his career.
Birthday: June 22, 2006
Parents names: Momma Crystal
Siblings: Jesse and Nova
Pets: Too many chickens and cats to count, our 1 dog Bo, by mats
Mudflap and Mr. Business
First job: Rivers Golf Course
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, hanging with friends
Who do you look up to: Mr. Mikkelsen and Steph Curry with da 3s
My favourite thing about attending my school was bugging Christina Gray.
When I was 12, I wanted to be a Vet like Dr. Pol.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are becoming a welder.
Birthday: January 18, 2006
Parents names: Lesley and David Creighton
Siblings: Cole and Aimee
Pets: 3 dogs named Miley, Bailey and Bella
First job: Hockey Referee
Hobbies: Dirt bikes and cars
Who do you look up to: My parents
My favourite thing about attending my school was classes are small.
When I was 12, I wanted to be a mechanic.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are to become a pilot.
Birthday: September 19, 2006
Parents names: Grandparents: Marianne and Alex Gerrard; Parents: Michelle Thiessen and Raymond Gerrard
Siblings: Cobey Ducharme and Monique Thiessen
Pets: Willow the dog
First job: CJ’s Snack Shack and Babysitting Hobbies: Napping
Who do you look up to: My grandparents who have been there for me my whole life.
My favourite thing about attending my school was the vending machine.
When I was 12, I wanted to be a vet.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are to attend ACC for business.
Cardale, MB
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Rivers, MB Rivers Collegiate
Birthday: February 1, 2006
Parents names: Chantel Oraschuk and Robert Heistad
Siblings: Alyssa Oraschuk, Mason
Oraschuk, Maddox Oraschuk
Pets: 2 cats, 2 dogs, 18 chickens, 4 hamsters, 1 pig
First job: Green team for Oakview
Hobbies: Reading, collecting shiny rocks, baking
Who do you look up to: Shaquille O’Neal because he is taller than me
My favourite thing about attending my school was getting to learn new things.
When I was 12, I wanted to be a entomologist.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are to become a social worker.
Birthday: October 13, 2006
Parents names: Andrew and Lisa Janz
Siblings: Gavin, Mackenzie, Hayli, Alissa
Pets: 2 dogs bear and Petey First job: Virden Mainline Hobbies: Hockey, Golf and Working Out
Who do you look up to: My Dad My favourite thing about attending my school was lunch. When I was 12, I wanted to be a mechanic.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are to work and learn more about becoming an entrepreneur.
On a Farm North of Oak River, MB
Rivers Collegiate
Birthday: December 12, 2006
Parents names: John and Renay Jewar
Siblings: Jayclen and Jaxn Jewer
Pets: 2 dogs Gunner and Henry
First job: working on the farm
Hobbies: Fishing, skiing, hanging out with friends and family
Who do you look up to: my parents
When I was 12, I wanted to be a chef.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are to obtain my diploma in precision agriculture and techgronomy from olds college.
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Riley Kruzer
Rivers, MB Rivers Collegiate
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Molly, Merv and Izzy (All Dairy Queen Gaming, Playing Guitar, Things you look up to: Nobody, is short favourite thing about attending my school was at this don’t have a favourite was 12, I wanted to be a Mechanic. I am graduating, my plans are to get my Ag seal and welders ticket.
Shirley Johnson
Oak River, MB Rivers Collegiate
Birthday: March 29, 2006
Parents names: Karen and Ian Johnson
Pets: Fritz the dog
First job: Training and exercising horses
Hobbies: Riding my horse, hanging with friends, welding My favourite thing about attending my school was Mrs. Gray.
When I was 12, I wanted to be a welder.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are to go to ACC for welding and get my tickets.
Nicolas Lade
On a Farm North of Rivers , MB Rivers Collegiate
Birthday: October 15, 2006
Parents names: Russ and Stine Lade
Siblings: Miriam and Karina
Pets: Dog named Millie and Cat named Gustav First job: Working on my family farm
Hobbies: Dabble in wake surfing, weightlifting, and sledding
Who do you look up to: My Dad because he’s the GOAT My favourite thing about attending my school was the workout room.
When I was 12, I wanted to be a farmer.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are to go to YWAM.
Birthday: January 20, 2006
Parents names: Jenni Moar and Scott Oldenburger
Siblings: Cassandra Moar, Nathan Oldenburger and Madison Moar
Pets: Dogs Lacey and Lizzy. Cats Tigger and Misty.
First job: Rivers Day Camp
Hobbies: Crochet
Who do you look up to: My parents and grandparents.
My favourite thing about attending my school was supportive teachers and EAs. When I was 12, I wanted to be a criminologist.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are going to BU for a Bachelor of Science and then going to U of M for midwifery.
Birthday: December 19, 2006
Parents names: Nicole and Ollie
Siblings: Lylah, Colton and Dylan
Pets: Thor the dog and Smokey the cat
First job: Cutting grass at the town hotel
Hobbies: Working out and basketball
Who do you look up to: My parents
My favourite thing about attending my school was seeing my friends.
When I was 12, I wanted to be a scientist.
Now that I am graduating, my future plans are to work for a bit, then decide if I want to go to college/university.
Birthday: June 14, 2006
Parents names: Ted and Jodi Wood
Siblings: Sadie and Briley
Pets: Cat named Tubby
FFirst job: Farm hand
Hobbies: Hockey and Rugby
Who do you look up to: My brother and Sister
When I was 12, I wanted to be a lawyer.
Now that I am e graduating, my future plans are to attend Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska. While there I will be playing on the women’s hockey team and studying exercise science.
We wish you the best of luck as you take the next step on your journey, and every happiness along the way!
By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner
“Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway!” – John Wayne. High school and junior high riders took to the rodeo ring again on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2.
There was dozens and dozens of competitors taking part in barrel racing, breakaway roping, bull riding, goat tying, pole bending, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie down roping, chute dogging, and ribbon roping.
Boden Bond from Kenton, wearing #22, competed in two high school events.
Denver Gompf from Oak Lake, wearing #61, competed in high school two events.
Easton Beernaerts from Rapid City, wearing #11, competed in five junior high events. She placed first the breakaway event and second in goat tying. Easton also placed fourth in pole bending and second in ribbon roping.
Emerson Beernaerts from Rapid City, wearing #17, competed in two junior high events.
Garrett Gompf from Oak Lake, wearing #21, completed in four junior high events and place first in Chute Dogging.
Hudson Bond from Kenton, wearing #40, competed in four high school events.
Jessica Wright from Rapid City, wearing #17, competed in three high school events.
Jo-Hannah Logan from Lenore, wearing #20, competed in five junior high barrel events. She placed third in goat tying.
Jorja Robins from Rapid City, wearing #29, com peted in five junior high events. She placed third in pole bending and placed third in ribbon roping.
Lane Nykoliation from Hamiota, wearing #35, competed in two high school events.
Ricki Hill from Lenore, wearing #77, competed in four high school events.
Spencer Gompf from Oak Lake, wearing #13, competed in six junior high events. He placed second in the boy’s goat tying and second in the chute dogging. Spencer placed third in ribbon roping. He is also the only one to compete in Saddle Steer.
To find out more about your favour ite rodeo star, stats and standing, please visit https://mhsra.ca/ rodeo-schedule/.
The high school finals weekend event will be in Richer, MB June 8, and 9.
~ Killarney ~ Deloraine
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May 24, 2024
Notice to all Residents of Riverdale Municipality:
As most citizens are aware Riverdale Municipality has requested the assistance of the Province of Manitoba and the Manitoba RCMP through an interim agreement, to ensure all residents within the Riverdale Municipality continue to have the reliable police services.
At this time, we would like to confirm that Manitoba RCMP has full jurisdiction for policing in Riverdale Municipality. Effective immediately, RCMP officers will be responding to all calls for service within our municipality.
The contact numbers for police assistance are as follows: please continue to call 9-1-1 for all emergencies; all nonemergent inquiries can be made at 204-726-7522.
The safety of our residents is, and will always remain, our top priority. Furthermore, open communication with the community is important and we will provide updates as they become available.
Thank-you, RiverdaleMunicipality
We have a new opportunity to highlight:
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Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment
Full time, Term (June 17, 2024 to February 26, 2027)
Competition #: 162-23/24
Minto – Rourke Farm, Manitoba
Salary: $42,978 to $51,744 annually ($22.80 to $27.45 hourly)
This will be a 1.0 FTE Research Assistant Level 1, who will be based out of Minto at the Rourke Farm and work with the Faculty Researcher on two S-CAP funded projects. This position will support the execution of both projects which includes organizing, helping with seeding, maintaining field trials, growth chamber projects, and exploring different types of seed coatings. The RA will be responsible for compiling data, ensuring equipment is kept in working order, assisting with data analysis, troubleshooting the project, report, and manuscript preparation. This position will be expected to attend meetings and conferences and will liaise/work with industry partners for the project. The RA will also train, mentor and supervise summer students and work with the other Research Assistant.
For more information, please visit our careers website at www.assiniboine.net/careers.
Assiniboine welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including Indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders and sexual orientations, and all other groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
Assiniboine’s campuses are located on the traditional territories of Treaty No. 1 and Treaty No. 2, and the shared traditional lands of Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, Dene and Anishinabek/Ojibwe peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation.
If you are interested in this career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with reference to Competition #162-23/24 to: careers@assiniboine.net
We thank you for your interest. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
William James (Barry) Bromley of Brandon, MB died accidentally on May 25, 2024. Full obituary and service information to follow. Memories Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Submitted By Jocelyn Beever
The defence was strong on Friday, May 31 as the Comets shut out Hamiota with a score of 11-0.
Scott Beever got the win on the mound, throwing a complete game 101 pitches for thirteen K, one BB, one HP, allowing three hits. There were fly balls to first, second, third, left and centre fields, a liner to short, a grounder to first and a comebacker to the mound that was redirected to the second baseman who threw to first, to account for the other eight outs.
The bats remained hot with twelve hits, off three Hamiota pitchers - Patrick van Dorne (L), Taylor Madsen and Brody Robinson. Nathan Espenell and Owen Wareham doubled and singled. Fred Hrycak, Braden Clarke, Mike McFadden (2), Ryder Richmond, Layton Veitch (2) and Layne Anderson posted singles.
Veitch was stellar with runners in scoring position. His two singles knocked in 4 runs. McFadden and Richmond knocked in two each. The other RBI was credited to Beever who drew a walk with bases loaded.
Runs were scored by Hrycak, Jase Wareham (2), Owen Wareham, Ryan Shaw, Clarke, Beever (3), McFadden, Veitch. Dennis Wilcox won the 50/50.
The Comets travelled to Deloraine on Sunday, June 2. The teams were tied after three innings, but the fourth got ugly. They went through three pitchers and gave up 15 runs. The Comets rallied in the sixth scoring eight runs, but it wasn’t enough. Their first loss of the season was a doozey. Rivers - 11 on ten hits. Deloraine - 20 on fourteen hits and three errors.
Owen Wareham went 2/4 with a single and a 2-run home run.
Jase Wareham also had a 2-run home run. Layne Anderson 2/4 with a double (1RBI). Ryan Shaw doubled (2 RBIs). Mike McFadden went 2/4 with 2 RBIs. Luke Hrycak 1/2 with 2 RBIs.
The next game is Sunday, June 9 at home when Rivers hosts Wawanesa at 6 pm.
By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner
Rivers high school volleyball players are very passionate about their sport. So much so that six girls and one boy from our town played so well that they went to the 2024 Youth Nationals in Edmonton for two weeks in May of 2024.
Volleyball Canada Youth National Championships returned to the Edmonton EXPO Centre for the third time, this year. 2024 marks the seventh-straight year that Alberta’s capital hosted the Youth Nationals. They had 56 courts set up, played over 3,000 games, and had 1,264 teams over the 12-day tournament.
The players from Rivers are Meadow Chiborak, Sadie Kasprick, Payton McNish, Evan SchroederMorgan, Stella Roulette, Annika Schmidt, and Michael Campbell. For more information about this tournament and others visit https:// volleyball.ca/en.
By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner
The Red Sox played the Oak River Dodgers on May 29 and were defeated with a score of 15-2 for the Dodgers.
The next game was on Friday May 31, with Hami ota took on Rivers Comets in Rivers and lost with a score of 11 – 0 for the Comets.
On Sunday, June 2, Hamiota Red Sox played on their home field against the Boissevain Centennials for an upsetting loss of 22 – 0 for the Centennials.
The Red Sox are not done yet. With one win under their belt this season, they plan to turn one win into three with two games on Sunday June 9. Hamiota will play a double header starting with Bois sevain Centennials in Boissevain and then heading to Deloraine to play the Deloraine Royals at 6pm.
By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner
The Dodgers took on the Hamiota Red Sox on Wednesday May 29. Dodgers played strong and defeated the Red Sox with a score of 15 – 2.
The Dodgers started strong with three runs in the first and eleven runs in the second. The final run was in the fourth. Hamiota got their two runs in the fifth. The game ended in the fifth.
The next night, May 30, the Dodgers took on the Wawanesa Brewers and were shut out. The score was Brewers 7 and Dodgers 0 at the end of the night. Wawanesa held strong through the whole game with three runs in the first, two runs in the third, one run in the fifth and one run in the seventh.
On Tuesday, June 4, the Virden Oilers came to town to take on the Oak River Dodgers in Oak River. Oilers defeated the Dodgers with a score of 9 – 2. Oak River started the game off with two runs in the first. Oilers scored four runs in the second and four runs in the third and one in the fourth.
The Dodgers will play another home game again this Friday, June 7 against the Elkhorn Expos at 7pm.
By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner
On Thursday, May 16, Rivers Girls Youth 12 (GU12) Soccer team hosted the BYSA Purple team at the Rivers Soccer Quarry.
The GU12 team is coached by Stacy Nevill and Erin Lambert. There are fourteen players on this team and they play 7V7, which includes a goalie.
Rivers also has a GU10 team with fourteen players coached by Crystal Johnston and Jeanine Allers and a BU10 Team with eleven players and coached by Ben Castle and Leslee Brown. There are also teams in every age starting at U3, RYSA has 74 Timbit players, from U3 – U8TJIS Soccer.
All players play at Rivers Quarry, almost every evening from Monday to Thursday.
Kicking off the day in the best possible day.
4.01 Remuneration and Expenses [Section 216]
(a) The directors shall be paid remuneration for their services at the rates the members determine from time to time by ordinary resolution at a meeting of members.
(b) The Cooperative shall reimburse the directors for travelling and other expenses they have properly incurred in attending meetings of the board and committees of the board and for performing other functions authorized from time to time by the board.
(c) The Board of Director per diems, President, Vice-President or Secretary retainer a percentage of the FCL director rate as follows: All Meetings 50%
(a)Mileage
These girls are very goal oriented.
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Top: It was a great day to be at Walkers Greenhouse who played host for the Rivers and District 4-H Beef Club for their BBQ Fundraiser. A thankyou from the 4-H Club for hosting and to all the wonderful communities’ members who came out and bought a burger or hotdog. The club had so much fun serving everyone.
Left: The members of the Rivers & District 4-H Beef Club served their community by participating in Highway Cleanup and cleaning garbage for 10 km’s west of Rivers on Highway 25. 40 bags of garbage were picked. Thank you to those that slowed down when going by, waved or honked to show your support.
