November 3, 2023

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This way to the Lucky Break Ranch haunted forest.

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he cold weather did not stop families from heading out to Lucky Break Ranch at 123117 Mayne Road just outside Rivers to enjoy the Haunted Forest from Oct. 26-29. Over 520 people of all ages attended.

Each evening from 4:30pm to 7:30pm families with young children could go and enjoy the trails during the no scare hours. After 7:30pm until 10pm the volunteer scare actors came out to make sure attendants jumped right out of their skin.

As you entered the area, you could see all of the sponsors with their names written on the gravestones of the cemetery you passed through to get the event. And some very comical headstones as well, such as ‘Here lies Mozart decomposing’.

Before the trails, there was a fire to help people warm up. Guests were able to enjoy carnival games, such as bean

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bag toss and basketball. There were pumpkins for purchase to take home for carving, a 50/50 draw and penny auction prizes. A concession stand was set up with hotdogs, chilli, drinks, and snacks. The outdoor movie ran all four evenings after dark, Child’s Play 1 through 4.

The Forest was set up with many Halloween decorations along the trails. You could find screens from some of the scariest horrors to give everyone a good fright. From witches to zombies, mad scientists to spiders, the crew managed to cover many Halloween supernatural thrillers.

Admission was $8 for adults, $5 for youth or $20 for a family.

The profits raised from the event went towards Manitoba Cancer Society and Riverdale Harvest Food Bank.

A huge thank-you to all who braved the cold to volunteer for the event. To all the sponsors an enormous thank-you as well and to all the guests who bundled up and came out to make this years Haunted Forest another huge success.

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Manitoba government advises snowplows ready for forecasted snowfall Submitted

By Manitoba Government

FCC contributes $1.5 million to 86 community including Rivers

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 86 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects.

“It’s amazing to realize the range of projects and organizations the FCC AgriSpirit Fund has been able to support over the last 20 years and the impact it has created,” said Shannon Weatherall, FCC senior vice-president of Prairie operations. “We continue that legacy through great investments in our communities today.”

This year, the FCC AgriSpirit Fund awarded between $5,000 and $25,000 to various community improvement initiatives that enrich the lives of residents in cities, towns or Indigenous communities with fewer than 150,000 people.

Over the past 20 years, the FCC AgriSpirit Fund has supported 1,615 projects, an investment of $21 million.

The next application period opens in the spring of 2024. Registered charities, nonprofit groups, municipalities and First Nations, Métis or Inuit governments/communities interested in funding can visit www.fccagrispiritfund.ca for eligibility requirements, to apply online and view past projects.

In Manitoba, the following projects are receiving funding: • Riverdale Community Centre - Rivers - $8000 for purchase a new commercial hot water tank for the centre.

• Alonsa and District Recreational Co-op Inc. – Alonsa - $16,000 for upgrade to LED lighting at the recreational complex.

• Boissevain Community Centre Inc. – Boissevain - $10,000 for upgrade the community centre’s entrance to increase accessibility.

• Camperville Community Council – Camperville - $25,000 for purchase a freezer, refrigeration unit, and gardening tools for the community garden to provide produce to the community.

• Incorporated Community of Seymourville – Wanipigow - $5,500 for purchase a storage cooler to reduce food waste and provide fresh produce for the community.

• Lac du Bonnet Community Garden - Lac du Bonnet - $15,000 for outfit a greenhouse with solar panels, a washroom and a learning center.

• Meadow Portage Community Council - Meadow Portage - $10,000 for renovate the community hall’s bathroom to increase accessibility.

• Neepawa Community Ministries Centre – Salvation Army in Canada – Neepawa $25,000 for expand and upgrade the food bank and community kitchen with new refrigeration units and kitchen equipment.

• Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Lands and Natural Resources – Opaskwayak - $20,000 for purchase a low-profile aluminum floating dock and a fish cleaning shack to promote fishing and obtain fresh food for the community.

FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, dedicated to the industry that feeds the world. FCC employees are committed to the long-standing success of those who produce and process Canadian food by providing flexible financing, AgExpert business management software, information, and knowledge. FCC provides a complement of expertise and services designed to support the complex and evolving needs of food businesses. As a financial Crown corporation, FCC is a stable partner that reinvests profits back into the industry and communities it serves.

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Provincial snow removal crews are equipped and ready to clear highways in response to snow in the forecast for much of Manitoba, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced today.

“Crews are monitoring highway conditions and will deploy as needed,” said Naylor. “As we head into the winter season, we look forward to diligently helping Manitobans navigate roads and highways safely.”

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is responsible for maintaining 19,000 kilometres of provincial roads to provide safe and timely travel across Manitoba throughout the winter season.

The department monitors weather forecasts and plans its operation with a f leet of approximately 340 truck plows, motor graders and de-icing equipment. In the coming weeks and months, snow-clearing crews will be on the roads to respond to conditions as needed.

Motorists are reminded to be vigilant and adjust their driving for winter road conditions with the arrival of snow and freezing rain. Drivers should also ensure they are watching for snow-clearing equipment during inclement weather; all snow-clearing equipment operates using f lashing blue lights.

Motorists should slow down and stay well back of snow-clearing equipment.

Current road conditions are available anytime at 511 (toll-free), at www. manitoba511.ca or by downloading the Manitoba 511 app. Manitoba 511 is updated regularly by road patrols, though conditions can change in a matter of minutes.

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LUD Kenton Committee

Meeting notes – Sept. 14, 2023 Detachment, Manitoba Conservation, and a news release for the general public.

Kenton LUD Manager, Marty Sigurdson shared a mowing update for August.

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Submitted Rivers Banner In attendance were C ha i r per son D enni s Hemrica; Councillors, Diana MacDonald; Bob Good; ACAO, Iris Vercaigne; and Kenton LUD Manager, Marty Sigurdson.

Bob Good/Diana MacDonald - that the Minutes of August 9, 2023 be hereby adopted as presented. Carried Diana MacDonald/ Bob Good - that the August 2023 K enton LUD Financial Report be hereby adopted as presented. Carried P igeon, Crow, a nd Nuisance Bird Control Program - ACAO, Iris Vercaigne shared that three qualified volunteers have been appointed for the Pigeon, Crow, and Nuisance Bird Control Program in Kenton.

Notifications will be sent to the Virden RCMP

proves invoice # 200203378, in the amount of $343.77 (inclusive of GST) to Midwestern Redi Mix for 3/4 Limestone for the west Welcome Sign Beautification project.

Sigurdson also shared that MTI is looking at a Fall install for the Kenton Community signs.

WSS Report - Committee member, Bob Good reported on the three vacant WSS board positions and successful community garden.

The Committee discussed a possible sidewalk project next year and a Service Tracker item.

Next Meeting Date – Oct. 26, 2023 at 9am at the Kenton LUD Council Chambers.

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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein Justified versus necessary

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very year, on November 11, Canadians join other Commonwealth countries in paying tribute to the soldiers, sailors and Air Force personnel who died while fighting overseas on one or more of the world’s battlefields.

Our intent is not to glorify war. We accept war as a fact of life-as something that has been with us since the beginning of human time. On Nov. 11 we come together to pray for our communities, our country and our world, asking the God of our understanding that we might see the day when the nations of the world will renounce war as a means of settling conflicts and choose instead to negotiate an end to all war and a lasting peace.

Sadly, as we come together this year, we must admit that this goal seems farther away than it did one year ago. While the world’s attention is focused on Ukraine and a small area in the Middle East (the Gaza strip), wars and rumors of wars persist in many other parts of our world. In fact, it is hard to find even one region on earth where, as I write these words, someone isn’t at war with someone else, or threatening to be so before too long. We wish things could be different; but right now, this is how they are.

That shouldn’t stop us from asking some hard questionsone of which is: Are there times when going to war can be justified? Your answer to that question will depend upon your political ideology, your world view and (yes, you’re reading this correctly) your religious beliefs. If, after careful evaluation, you determine that a specific war is justified, ask a second question-is it necessary? That answer may surprise you.

In Biblical times, wars were motivated by a lust for land and loot. A king felt the urge to expand his territory, thereby raising his image, prestige and increasing his power. He would then target a specific country (usually one whose armies his could easily overpower), invade it, conquer it and annex it into his kingdom. He had the land. Now he could steal its resources (the loot), enslave its people and use what he stole to fatten his own bank account and live in luxury while those he conquered and now ruled lived in poverty.

Sadly, not much has changed since those days. People still go to war. They are still motivated by a lust for land and loot.

They often use false accusations, flawed logic and flimsy excuses to justify attacking their neighbors. They consider their actions to be justified-but are they? Not nearly as often as they would have us believe.

I have often wondered how many of today’s wars are motivated by fear-the fear that something bad will happen to a nation and its leaders if they don’t expand their territory and secure their borders.

You see, fear makes cowards of us all. People bound by fear will stop at nothing to preserve their lives and the lives of those closest to them. They will go to war and fight until their armies are destroyed, their land is filled with potholes and rubble, the hopes of their people are shattered, their country is bankrupt. and what they feared has come to pass.

There is a better way. We can face our fears and then put faith and trust in the God who, when our ways please him, will make even our enemies to be at peace with us.

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By Chad Carpenter

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In praise of local!

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ast year at this time I wrote about newspapers and press releases. Seeing as we have a new Manitoba government, maybe it’s time to re-visit that topic. Here’s fair notice to the new government and their various agencies. Governments can’t survive without taxes and newspapers can’t survive without advertising. Stores can’t afford to give away their stuff and newspapers can’t either. Some governments and agencies seem to think that social media and press releases are the whole answer to their messaging needs. I have bad news for them, you need more than social media to get the word out and you need more than press releases. Here’s why! Social media only reaches some people but newspapers reach more.

Press releases are easily ignored, we just don’t have enough room for all the dozens of press releases we get every month.

Here’s fair notice to the new government. Unless it is of very important local interest, a press release may not appear on these pages.

Three factors played a part in the fact that Manitoba has 22 fewer papers than we did five years ago.

Those factors are (sometimes) a decline in the local business community and a mistaken belief that social media will cover all the messaging needs. The third factor is that governments have invested (dare I say wasted) our tax dollars normally used to advertise in out-of-Canada owned social media.

Local businesses and agencies are by and large good supporters of locally owned media. The paper you are reading is locally owned by the Waddell family. The Neepawa neepawa

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell Banner & Press is owned by Ken and Christine Waddell of Neepawa, The Rivers Banner is owned by Micah Waddell of Rivers. (As a side note, Brandon’s News in a Minute is owned by Mike and Naomi Waddell.) The Waddell family has been involved with printing and media since 1966. That’s a long time and we are proud to say, we are still learning how to serve our communities better.

So, there is a fourth factor about newspapers and I have written about it before. Newspapers are best run by local people, local owners and local staff. There are 34 papers listed as members of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association (MCNA). Twenty-one are local, family owned papers. I personally think it’s too bad they all aren’t as my experience with corporate paper ownership has often not been good.

So getting back to governments.

They all say they want to be transparent and open.

If that is the case, and we must hope that it is, then they need to belly up to the bar and buy ads in the local newspaper or radio or TV station. As I said above, unless it is really of value to local people, we don’t feel we should have to publish

a press release. Everybody in the whole chain gets paid to do that press release except the newspaper or radio or TV station. The politicians get paid, the chiefs of staff, the assistants, the deputy ministers, the speech writers, the secretaries and accountants, all the civil servants, everybody up and down the policy chain and the “engagement specialists” get paid. The news outlets need to be paid too. News people have to feed their families, pay their rent, buy gas (ugh!) and heat their homes and businesses.

If governments want to be truly transparent and open, they need to show it in real ways. Certainly social media has a place but social media isn’t always very reliable or even truthful to be blunt. Locally owned, accountable media is very important to convey messages that are important. Our communities and our democracy depend on it.

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 staff.

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t’s not uncommon for many of you, any of you, to gently and sincerely ask me how I am doing. My standard answer is that I am doing well, walking with a purpose, grieving, yes, but moving forward. The walking with a purpose does not refer to me walking my dog. We often say that something or someone is up and running, and I really don’t want to run! For me, running implies simply hurrying, sometimes to get away from something, and sometimes to get to some place. I want to be right here, right now. I want to feel sorrow, and anticipate joy. I want to face each day knowing that I have a purpose on this earth, and do that well.

I recognise that today the only concrete evidence of doing anything was tidying up the china cabinet. The items that could be washed got cycled through the dishwasher, the items that required hand washing got hand washed. Some items got carefully packed away, and new old items put in their place. I can look at that project and know I will not have to repeat it for a very long time! I walked Arie. That is a task I embrace at least twice a day. For winter I am aiming for six thousand steps versus my summer ten thousand, knowing that most days the count will be much closer to the ten, but with no internal pressure. I sat down to eat three times today, lunch being a gift from a granddaughter. The other two meals were indeed the cold cereal and milk with a side of banana.

And I know that I will be facing eating regularly, and probably more healthily for a very long time! It’s these tasks that are never endingly repetitious that bog me down. But I will continue to face them, some days with more grace than others!

I have not lost my sense of humour, or my deep appreciation for each breath I take. The week of my partner’s passing a caring individual, in a casual conversation on the street, mentioned that I looked really tired. Really?

Can’t be having that! So I hied me off to the pharmacy and asked the helped staff member to direct me to the facial masks. Either my enunciation, or her hearing, had her leading me to the section for those all to familiar blue or white face masks that we have worn for so long!! With a smile I patted my cheeks, and explained I needed a facial mask, a cream or a mud that would improve the appearance of my tired face. That problem resolved we approached the counter and in an exchange with a family member working that day, I explained the confusion and stated that I was darn elated I had not been directed to the Halloween mask section! And we all had a good chuckle.

I find my home rather quiet. Family and friends have all resumed their busy lives, as they should. I am grateful for my dog, but even more thankful for the outpouring of caring from my family and my community. I am well.

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Rivers Legion Cribbage

• During a traffic stop the driver was issued a ticket for travelling 20 Km/h over the speed limit, the subsequent police investigation revealed the vehicle was unregistered and thus uninsured. A second ticket was issued for driving an unregistered vehicle and a warning was given for the lack of insurance.

• During a traffic stop a male driver was issued a ticket for operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license.

• Police received a report from a concerned citizen that an adult in the community was providing alcohol and cannabis to minors, following a police investigation an adult female from Rivers was issued multiple Liquor and Cannabis Act tickets.

• During a traffic stop a driver was issued a ticket for driving without a license.

The driver in question has never held a driver’s license.

• Police received a report from the Rivers Collegiate of a male student with alcohol in is possession. Police attended and learned that an empty bottle of vodka and remnants of cannabis were located in the student’s bag. The student had been suspended and sent home prior to police arrival.

• Police received a report of a substantial fraud and possible theft involving a homeowner and a contractor. The investigation is ongoing.

• Police received a report from a business owner. The owner reported an unhappy customer uttered a veiled threat towards him and the company. The owner wanted the matter documented by the police.

• Police received a report of possible domestic assault of a female victim by a male suspect. Police investigated the matter and there was no evidence to support charges.

• Police received a report of a male youth operating a motor vehicle in a dangerous manner while leaving the Rivers Collegiate. Police continue to investigate the matter.

• Police executed a search warrant on a residence in Rivers. The warrant was in relation to an Internet Child Luring investigation. A male was subsequently arrested and provided a future court date to answer to his charges.

• Thanks to information received from the owner of a stolen vehicle, police were able to recover the vehicle in question along with a second stolen vehicle and a stolen travel trailer. A number of other items were located, and police believe they were stolen. The estimated value of the recovered property is $150,000.

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n Saturday, Oct. 21, 40 people were at the Riv-

ers Legion for cribbage.

For $15, a player was able to enjoy 10 games of cribbage for the afternoon, with lunch included.

W i nners were f i rst

place Pat and Jim won $200, second place Chic and Ross won $120, and third place Sheila and Johnny won $80.

In first place Pat and Jim won $200.

In Second place Chic and Ross won $120.

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In third place Sheila and Johnny won $80.

Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back deadline approaching Submitted Rivers Banner

PUBLIC NOTICE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF OAKVIEW Public notice is hereby given that the annual financial report of the auditor for the R. M. of Oakview, for the year 2022, together with related financial statements, have been deposited in the Oakview municipal offices in Oak River and Rapid City and are available for inspection by any person, during office hours. Any person, at his/ her expense, may make a copy or extracts therefrom.

Dated at Oak River, Manitoba this 27th day of October, 2023.

Marci Quane, CAO R. M. of Oakview

Manitoba Ag Days enters its second decade of investing in rural communities and agriculture education through the Ag Days Gives Back program. 100% of the funds raised through the Manitoba Ag Days 50/50 are used to support K-12 ag education, post secondary ag education and community organizations throughout Manitoba and Saskatchewan. This represents a commitment of over $362,500 since the program’s inception in 2013.

Thanks to strong public support, the 2024 Ag Days Gives Back community giving, and scholarship programs have both been expanded. “This year we have more than doubled the amount of community grants available, thanks to the generous support for our 50/50,” said Hannah Minshull, Ag Days Gives Back committee chairperson. “We are excited to offer seventeen individual grants of $2000 to non-profit organizations to support their continued operation.”

The scholarship criteria have also expanded and now includes any post secondary education and training related to agriculture. “We wanted to recognize the wide variety of jobs and career paths that contribute to the agriculture and agri-food sector, and this scholarship allows the applicants to explain how their training or studies, whatever they might be, connect to the ag industry.” commented Minshull. Three scholarships of $2000 each will be presented at the 2024 show.

The deadline for both community grant applications and scholarship applications is Nov. 15. Winners will be announced at the 2024 show in Jan. For more information, please visit https://www.

agdays.com/community-giving-program/ The recipients of the 2023 Ag Days Gives Back Community Improvement grants of $2000 each were: Roblin Fire and Rescue Glenboro South Cypress Fire Department Ste Anne Fire Department Whitemouth Fire Department Edward Fire Department St. Rose Fire Department Clandeboye Fire Department Ochre River Fire Department The recipients of the 2023 Ag Days Gives Back Scholarships of $1000 each were: ACC Diploma Scholarship – Rhett Grieve U of M’s Diploma Scholarship – Lacey Calder U of M’s Degree Scholarship– Emily Rob Manitoba Ag Days will also be providing the Education and Leadership Grant in the amount of $10,000 once again to Agriculture in the Classroom – Manitoba.

Manitoba Ag Days show is an annual three-day exposition of agriculture production expertise, technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the USA held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. The 2024 show dates are Tuesday, Jan. 16 - Thursday, Jan. 18.

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Manitoba Sheep Association Banquet

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

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he Manitoba Agricultural Expo took over the Keystone Centre Oct. 25 – 28. During this time, the Manitoba Sheep Association held

a banquet for fellow sheep owners and their annual general meeting (AGM) on Friday Oct 27 at 5pm.

The banquet was catered at the dome building next to the Keystone Centre. They served an amazingly mouthwatering roasted leg of lamb with pan gravy, along with meatballs, potatoes, carrots, green beans,

and salads. There were tables of delectable desserts to choose from, including chocolate mousse, cheesecake, and red velvet cake.

After this very satisfying meal, the guests received a couple presentations from a couple of sponsors of the event.

At 7pm the AGM meeting began. For those who were unable to attend the banquet, the meeting was available by zoom.

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Manitoba Sheep Association banquet on Oct 27 followed by their AGM.

Manitoba 50th Agricultural Expo at the Keystone Centre

Manitoba Sheep Association had the sheep show casing and sale.

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Agricultural vendors set up for the 50th anniversary of the Manitoba Ag Expo.

Manitoba’s largest all breed cattle show October 25-28.

PHOTOS BY JESSICA COULTER

Three aerial pictures taken by 9-year-old Oliver Omura.

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Scrapbooking in Kenton Twenty creative crafters joined in the Scrapbooking celebration called Croptoberfest at the Kenton Hall over the weekend of Oct. 20-22. The threeday event allowed lots of time for scrapbooking, fun, door prizes and gifts for attending.

Creamy Mushroom Meatloaf

On Friday, Oct. 27 the Heritage Arts Centre in Hamiota hosted a Halloween paint party at 3:30 in the afternoon for kids.

All kids between the ages of 6 – 12 were welcome and the cost was $10 each.

Paint brushes, paint trays, water, paper towel and aprons were handed out for a fun filled afternoon.

Fourteen kids made their way to the centre to paint a beautiful picture of Count Dracula that they can use for decoration this Halloween at their home.

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Learning to paint Dracula at the Heritage Art Centre.

This meatloaf recipe doesn’t take long to make at all, and it’s very good. It’s quick, traditional, delicious, and it’s sure to please everyone at your table.

Ingredients for Meatloaf: 1-1/2½ pounds ground beef 2 eggs 1/2 yellow onion, diced salt and pepper to taste 1 cup crushed seasoned crackers (I use veggie thins) Ingredients for Sauce: 4 slices of cooked bacon 1-1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped (optional) 1-1/4 cups beef broth 1/4 cup heavy cream

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2 tablespoons cup butter 1 pinch salt 1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour salt and pepper to taste

Directions 1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2) Combine ground beef, onion, crackers and eggs in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Transfer into prepared loaf pan.

3) Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard together in a small bowl until well combined; pour over meatloaf and spread it evenly over the top.

4) Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour.

5) Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms, bacon and a pinch of salt; cook and stir until mushrooms begin to brown, about 5mins.

6) Stir in fresh rosemary. Add flour and stir to coat the mushrooms; cook and stir for about 3 minutes.

7) Whisk in beef broth, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.

Using cold beef broth keeps the flour from forming lumps.

8) Turn heat to high and bring the sauce to a simmer. Simmer a few minutes until sauce starts to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9) Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream.

10) Spoon sauce over the top of the meatloaf. Enjoy with your favourite mashed potatoes!

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It’s that time of year again!

Don’t forget to change your clocks backward Saturday night as daylight savings time returns for the fall, winter and spring on Sunday, Nov. 5th!

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Have you played Pickleball yet?

Halloween Howl Dance

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ome join the fun at the Pickledome! On Thursday nights at the Oak River Rink anyone and everyone is welcome to come join the group that has started meeting at 7pm for the Pickleball league. It began on Oct. 26. There is a small group right now, but lots of room for more. $5 per evening or it is included with your yearly rink fee of $40. For more information, or to sign up, contact Diane at 204-867-7634.

Costume contest winners of the Rivers Legion Halloween Howl Dance.

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ouble, double toil and trouble, the halls were rock-

ing, and the music was a rumble.

At the upper hall of the Rivers Legion on Oct. 18, 65 people dressed in their favourite Halloween costume to enjoy the Halloween Howl Dance. The dance started at 9pm and went until 1am.

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With a $10 entry fee, ghosts and ghouls, wolves and witches were able to dance the night away as the New Highway 25 Repaved played an outstanding concert for them. A delicious lunch was served part way through the night.

Prizes were handed out for the best costumes. First prize was the angel, second prize the pirate and third place was the skeleton.

RM of Oakview - Meeting notes - Sept. 26, 2023 Submitted Rivers Banner Present: Reeve Robert Christie Councillors Mark Gill, Bill Aaroe, Gavin Reynolds. Lloyd Evans and Frank Hyndman C.A.O. Marci Quane Reception of Delegates Ducks Unlimited Canada, Lena Van Elsen Evans/Reynolds - Therefore be it resolved that Council of the RM of Oakview accept Ducks Unlimited Canada presentation regarding projects on NW 03 -15 -22 and NW 09-15 -19 with no objections. Carried Hyndman/Reynolds - Whereas Lucas Beatty and Briana Mason purchased 340 4th Street; Whereas the owners may be interested in selling the lot; Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the RM of Oakview offer to purchase 340 4th street for $15,700.00 – CARRIED Aaroe/Hyndman - Whereas the draft financial report, audit findings report, and the audit service plan for the R. M. of Oakview for the year ended Dec. 31, 2022, has been completed and received from MNP; - Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the R. M. of Oakview do hereby approve the draft financial statement for 2022 and authorize the signing of the representation letter, the statement of responsibility; the statement of financial position; and initial the adjusting journal entries. Carried Reynolds/Evans - Whereas the AMM is hosting the annual Fall Convention in Brandon Nov. 28-30, 2023; Therefore, be it resolved that Council of the RM of Oakview authorize Council Members and the CAO to attend the AMM Fall Convention. - Carried Reynolds/Hyndman - Whereas the Municipal Assessment Act requires municipalities to establish Board of Revision each year to hear and decide

upon applications for revisions to the assessment roll; Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the R. M. of Oakview set Board of Revision to be held Nov. 8, 2023 at 6pm. - Carried Hyndman/Reynolds - Whereas the RM of Oakview tenders for the rent of agricultural land located at NW 1/4 1-14 -22 W and a portion of SW 1/4 29-13 -19 W; Therefore be it resolved that Council authorize that CAO to advertise the land rental tender closing Oct. 18, 2023. Carried Reynolds/Aaroe - Be it resolved we do hereby confirm taxes cancelled in the amount of $2,105.22 as processed. Carried Hyndman/Reynolds - Canadian Corp. of Commissionaires, MB Division provides by-law enforcement services to the RM of Oakview; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the RM of Oakview authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to sign the service agreement for 2023 -2024. Carried Evans/Hyndman - Council of the RM of Oakview authorize administration to forward a expression of interest letter to aggregate pit owners, as well as post the notice in the local post offices in the RM of Oakview. Carried Reynolds/Evans - Whereas a written resignation was received from Marie Andrews; And whereas the senior election official must hold a by-election when requested to do so by council; Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the R. M. of Oakview do hereby request the SEO to hold a by-election as soon as reasonably practical. Carried Election Day Nov. 29.

Hyndman/Evans - Whereas the Municipal Act section 173(1) states a council may by resolution borrow money for operating expenses during a fiscal year, Whereas the amount borrowed must not exceed the amount collected in taxes and grant in lieu of taxes in the previous fiscal year;

Whereas Council of the Rural Municipality of Oakview deems it necessary to borrow the sum of $350,000.00 (three hundred and fifty thousand dollars) for operating the business of the municipality; Therefore, be it resolved that the Rural Municipality of Oakview borrow the sum of $350,000.00 from the Fusion Credit Union Limited with the following conditions; 1. That the funds so borrowed be used by the Municipality for the purpose of operating expenditures of the municipality. 2. That the anticipated maximum rate of interest on the Proposed Borrowing is Prime-A rate of interest of the Credit Union declared from time to time, minus .50 percent per annum. 3. That the term of the proposed borrowing is one year. 4.

That the proposed borrowing will be repaid from the general operating fund of the municipality. 5.

That any interim financing required in connection with the proposed borrowing will be obtained from the Fusion Credit Union Limited. 6. That this resolution may not be repealed before the Credit Union has been repaid in full, all monies advanced by it hereunder. 7. That the Reeve and the C.A.O. are authorized to execute, on behalf of the Municipality, all documents necessary to give effect to the foregoing. 8. That this resolution shall come into force and have effect immediately from and after the passing thereof. 9. That the Rural Municipality of Oakview enter into a line of credit agreement with the Credit Union in the form provided by the Credit Union and that the Corporate Seal of the municipality be affixed to the aforesaid credit agreement attested by the signatures of the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer of the municipality. Carried Evans/Hyndman - Therefore be it resolved that the RM of Oakview cover the deductible of $2500.00 for the museum roof repair. Carried

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BY TENDER Package #1: RM of Prairie View NW 27-16-25 WPM 158.50 acres W ½ of SW 27-16-25 WPM 80.00 acres There are approximately 85 acres of tame forage sown/ established in spring 2023, and 35 acres of previously established tame forage. Remaining land consists of native/natural grass and wetland.

Package #2: RM of Elton E 1/2 34-12-19 WPM 320.00 acres There are approximately 205 acres of tame forage sown/ established in spring 2023. Remaining land consists of native/natural grass and wetland. New double strand, high tensile electric fence to be installed.

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Package #4: RM of Ellice-Archie NW 32-14-29 WPM 159.39 acres There are approximately 95 acres of tame forage sown/ established in 2023. Remaining land consists of native/ natural grass and wetland.

Tenders Close November 27, 2023, at 4:00 PM. Ducks Unlimited Canada Land Tender Unit 2-545 Conservation Drive Brandon, MB R7A 7L8

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All properties being sold subject to the registration of a ‘No Break, No Drain’ Conservation Easement Agreement.

Cultivation of tame forage/hay land will be permitted once every 10 years for rejuvenation purposes. No restrictions with respect to haying or grazing.

Written sealed tenders are to be dropped off or mailed to the address below. Please indicate ‘Land Tender’ on envelope, with the package #(s) you are bidding on.

Interested parties should rely on their own inspection of the property. Properties will be sold as listed above.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Property information packages - including a copy of the Conservation Agreement - are available. Call 204-7410414 to have one emailed or mailed.

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Package #3: RM of Oakview W 1/2 18-14-21 WPM 317.52 acres There are approximately 225 acres of tame forage sown/ established in spring of 2023. Remaining land consists of native/natural grass and wetland. New double strand, high tensile electric fence installed in 2023.

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Voting place will be open for voting on Wednesday the 29th day of November, 2023 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at: Rapid City Fire Hall Meeting Room located at 415 – 3rd Avenue in Rapid City, MB

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IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example – driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.

Advance Voting For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at: R.M. of Oakview Municipal Office at 435 Third Ave Rapid City, MB and will be open on Tuesday, November 21, 2023: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Application to Vote by Sealed Envelope A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, by fax or email to the senior election official at R.M. of Oakview office at 435 3rd Avenue, Box 130 Rapid City, MB R0K 1W0; fax number (204)8262274; or email adminrc@rmofoakview.ca If applying in person*, a voter may apply between November 1, 2023 and November 26, 2023 during regular office hours. *A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application.

If applying by mail, fax or email**, a voter may apply between November 1, 2023 and November 26, 2023. **A voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the senior election official.

Marci Quane. Senior Election Officer RM of Oakview (204)566-2146 cao@rmofoakview.ca

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Submitted Rivers Banner It is never too early to teach kids about the value of money, especially how to save money. When they reach adulthood, they will be able to spend wisely.

Money is a responsibility, and it is important that children learn how to manage it.

1) Once your child has learned basic math in school, it is time to pull out the board games such as Monopoly TM and show them how to play. It is great practice to pull out coins and learn how to count with the different values of each coin.

2) Does your kid have a piggy bank? It is a great way to teach them the importance of saving. Turn it into a game, ‘how much can you save before a predetermined date’.

3) Open up a savings bank account with your child. Make sure they talk to the teller and set-up the account themselves. This will make them feel grown up and hopefully motivate them to save more.

4) Discuss how they would like to spend their savings. Planning and dreaming big will help them save even more.

5) Allow your kids to shop for themselves. Try to avoid loaning them more if they do not have enough to buy what they want. This will teach them to be more frugal and patient. They will learn that they need to save more in order to afford the item they want.

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6) Pay in cash. When providing an allowance, make sure it is for a job well done, such as various chores around the home. Set rules for earning

the allowance and an amount for each of your children. Show your kids that the best way to buy items is with the money in their pocket.

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By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner On Oct 27, Jets defeated MacGregor Mustangs 6 -3 at the away game in MacGregor.

Riley Shamray scored twice and added an assist as the Jets improved to 2- 0 on the season with a 6 -3 win in McGregor on Friday night.

Jaxon Heeney added a goal and 2 assists, while

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Alastair McFadden, Kale Bomback, and Brock Paddock also scored. Riley Lamb made 30 saves to pick up the win between the pipes. Shamray and Heeney currently are tied for the league lead in points with 7 after two games.

A few days off as we are back in action Sunday November 5th in Neepawa. Not back on home ice until November 11 vs Gladstone.

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By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner Rivers Rams SV Girls Volleyball The Rivers Rams SV Girls volleyball team played in the Killarney tournament on Oct. 27 - 28. They placed third in the round robin in pool two. The Rams won their games against the Killarney Raiders in the quarter finals but were defeated by the Glenboro Panthers in the semi-finals. They competed against the Goose Lake High School for third and were defeated.

Elton Sabres SV Girls Volleyball The Elton Sabres SV Girls volleyball team played in the Killarney tournament on Oct. 27 - 28. They placed second in the round robin in pool two. The Sabres went on to defeat the Morris School Mavericks,

the Goose Lake High School Angels and the Glenboro Panthers to win first place in the whole tournament. Go Sabres!!

Elton Sabres JV Girls Volleyball The Elton Sabres JV Girls volleyball team played at the Carberry Cougars volleyball tournament on Oct 27 – 28. They placed second in the round robin in pool two with four wins and two losses. They were defeated by the Carberry Cougars in the finals. But went on to play a tight game against the Glenboro Panthers and won.

Elton Sabres SV Boys Volleyball On Tuesday, Oct. 24 the Elton boys volleyball team travelled to Carberry to finish off their zone league play. In their first game the boys beat Carberry in two straight sets. In their second game they beat Gladstone in two sets. One of the highlights of the night was the fact that every player on the team was able to get into a game.

With the wins Elton finishes first in zone seven and will host the zone final playoffs on Nov. 7.

The Sabres went on to compete at the Ste Rose tournament on Oct 27 – 28. They placed first in the round robin pool one with eight wins and no losses. They finished off the tournament taking home third place overall.

Hamiota Huskies JV Girls Volleyball The Hamiota Huskies JV Girls volleyball team played at the Goose Lake High tournament on Oct. 27-28. The placed sixth in the round robin and did not compete in the finals.

Hamiota/Shoal Lake (Co-op) JV Boys Volleyball The Hamiota/Shoal Lake (Co-op) JV Boys volleyball team played at the Goose Lake High tournament on Oct 27-28. They placed first in the round robin in pool two with five wins and one loss. They were defected in the quarter finals by the Major Pratt Trojans. They went on to face the Virden Bears in the semi-finals and won. The Huskies then lost against Ebb and Flow Thunderbirds in the finals.

Hamiota Huskies SV Girls Volleyball The Hamiota Huskies SV Girls volleyball team played at the Niverville tournament on Oct 27-28. There was two round of round robin games. The placed third in the first round robin with two wins and 4 losses. In the second round robin they placed third again. They did not compete in the finals.

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At the start of the summer Rivers Police partnered with local businesses to develop a positive ticketing campaign geared towards rewarding the young people in our community that do things that are good, proper, and safe.

As police patrolled our community, tickets were handed out to the young people who were caught doing something positive. Many received tickets for doing such things as wearing a bike helmet, crossing the street in a safe manner, etc. The tickets could be redeemed for treats at the Rivers Co-op and the Honey House Bakery. In addition to this the children could put their name in for a draw for prizes at the end of summer. CJ’s Snack Shack facilitated the draw for prizes at the Halloween Monster Mash.

Constable Pompana and Constable Lindsay handed out Halloween treats at the event where they held the prize draw. The winners were as follows: • Ellie Kolesar: $100.00 Canadian Tire Gift Card donated by Chief Lon Schwartz • Isla Thompson: $25.00 Home Hardware Gift Card Donated by Way-Mor Agencies Ltd. • Gavin Mayor: $25.00 Home Hardware Gift Card Donated by Way-Mor Agencies Ltd. Rivers Police wish to thank all of our sponsors that worked with us to make the initiative such a success and it is anticipated that this will happen again in the summer of 2024.

Lon Schwartz (Chief of Police) Rivers Police Service

Costume contest winners Jackie Bichon, Keely Neyedly and Grace Senbeil.

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Ghostface figure skater Keely Neyedly flanked by two dairy cows Dani and Serena.

n Oct 31, CJ’s on Ice brought back the free skating to the Riverdale Recreation Centre for Halloween. This is the first annual with the hopes of many more years to come of the Monster Mash.

Sheri-Lyn Green remembers in her younger days enjoying ice skating on Halloween after trick or treating. It was the place to be to warm up. Thanks to the free hot chocolate and candy, sponsored by Forbidden Flavours Roastery & Pratts Wholesale, everyone was warm in a flash.

It was free entry for all from 5pm to 9pm. There was a DJ with music, lights, and lasers for a fun skating event. CJ’s kitchen was open for the trick or treaters and for any late-night snacks someone might want to enjoy. Behlen Lounge was open for extra seating.

At 7pm there was a costume judging contest. The judges were Travis and Kendra Walker who picked the three winners. In the Adult category, the crazy cat lady Jackie Bichon won. In the Teen category, the Ghostface figure skater, Keely Neyedly, took the prize. In the youth category, Grace Senbeil won with her costume of an Alien crewmate from the Among Us videogame. Each winner received a CJ’s gift card and some Halloween hot chocolate. The group costume winners were the Sharks, Jill Schoonbaert and Preston Cords. They won a cookie graveyard kit and a CJ’s gift card.

“Thank you so much to everyone that came out to the first annual Monster Mash on Oct. 31. It was great to see so many kids, teens and even adults enjoying themselves on the ice. Can’t wait to do it again next year bigger and better,” say Sheri-Lyn. The Monster Mash was the hit of the land.

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Teens and Youth enjoying a free skate at the Riverdale Recreation Centre for Halloween.

Constable Pompana and Constable Lindsay handed out treats at the Monster Mash.

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