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Two decades of donations
A sign on Hwy. 25 proudly boasts to passersby the reason for multiple machines harvesting this field, though only one is shown in this picture.
By Sheila Runions Banner Staff
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n February 1998 Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) hosted an information meeting at Rivers Legion Hall, which resulted in the formation of Acres of Hope. It is now 20 years later and this volunteer group continues to co-ordinate grow projects near Rivers and Oak River and forward all harvest of that year’s given crop to CFGB. The 2017 harvest three miles east of Rivers was held on Aug. 22 on 150 acres of land rented from Larry
Fast. In a matter of 90 minutes, eight combines of four different colours gathered 7,296 bushels (48.6 bushels per acre) of spring wheat, which was trucked by seven semis to Viterra’s elevator north of Forrest. It sold for $6.84 per bushel; when that amount is matched 4:1 by the Canadian government, it means Acres of Hope can send CFGB a $199,616 cheque! (It will not be that amount because there are expenses to pay.) In addition to the combines
and trucks, there were three grain carts and a dozen individual vehicles which transported supporters/sponsors, such as Deerboine Colony (free caramel rolls for the crowd) to the field. Prior to the afternoon harvest, Hope chairman Ron Krahn told the audience they have raised more than $600,000 (or $2.4 million) in those 20 years. Today it takes an average of $15 to feed a family for a month, so those dollars have significant impact to people in need. Since
its inception in 1983, CFGB has provided assistance to 65 million people; the 2015-16 year was a $43 million program involving one million people in 40 countries. CFGB not only provides immediate food assistance, they educate farmers on conservation practices, they provide nutritional education/ clean water and they lobby for public policy changes in both Canada and abroad. CFGB is supported by 15 partner agencies, primarily churches.
Besides the plot at Rivers, there is an 50-acre section of land 2.25 miles southwest of Oak River which has been donated annually by Herman Lepp. Wheat from that f ield will need another two or three weeks before it is ripe enough to harvest. Seed from that field will also be sold and matched by the federal government, up to a maximum of a $25 million donation from Canadian International Development Agency, which is funded by taxpayers.
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Are you ready forCouncil a tornado? clips
By Vern May 5: for Rivers Legion Ladies meet- Environment Canada is the authority on weather TornadoSept. warning Brandon, con rmedAuxiliary touchdown of Oakview, Aug.hear 22: from The Waste Manageing, upper hall, 7 p.m. at Manitou, funnel clouds spotted at Killarney. If there is bulletins,RM though we may also Manitoba ment Committee reported excellent work done at Sept. 6 andweather 7: Recreation River-Weather anything that the severe over thesymposium, past few weeks Network and other localonmedia outlets more dale Community Centre, 7-8:30 p.m. Rapid City and that one load of e-wastes was hauled has taught us, it’s this: it CAN happen here. There were immediately. A tornado watch is issued when weather Sept. 12: Rivers Legion branch meeting, upper out of Oak River. LUD of Rapid City met on Aug. probably many of us staying tuned over the weekend as conditions are favourable to produce a tornado; however, 14 hall, 7:30 to review theserious. draft stop/yield sign bylaw and he alerts were beingp.m. issued. a warning is more A warning indicates that discuss a Sept. Riverswarning & Area was Game & Fish Associa-tornado has occurred or has a high likelihood of being In the event that13: a tornado issued for your excessive heavy truck traffic. A conditional use was tion meeting, Lee’s Restaurant, 6:30 p.m. own today, do you know what to do? Are you familiar about to occur.to Kelly Marzoff for expansion of an existing granted Sept. 13: Riverdale Harvest annual meeting, with your community emergency and the safest place to be facility during aattornado is a lowRoad, spot Oak and repair 5 Government Prairie Crocus Regionalresponse Library,plan Rivers, 7 p.m. Thestorage nformation for the community that is included in that in an interior room away from windows, such as an in- so River. A 48- by 30-foot addition is being proposed, Sept. 14: Rivers 50+ Club meeting, Civic Cenplan? It may be time to get familiar with that document ner room in the basement or underneath the stairs to the tre, 2 p.m. a variation order was granted to change the front yard o you know what to Community do to keep your family safe. Com-basement. Rooms that have extra support in the walls Sept. 16: market, Riverdale requirement 25 toideal 22 feet the leftpipes side yard Behind only United States, Canadap.m. sees the most tor- such as bathroomsfrom are also as and bathroom munity Centre, 10 a.m.-2 requirement from 15 to six feet. No new information nado activity annually eachFox yearRun, – focused Sept. 17: Terry Rivers,on10southern a.m.-2 p.m.provide extra support to the walls. Mobile homes and been are received about Cardale but work Ontario and the three provinces. theand peakAnncamperhas trailers very unsafe places toLakes, take shelter as is to Sept. 17: Prairie Open Farm Day,With Colin be done south of Road 81N for safety reasons. Yvon’s activity forHunter’s tornadoes occurring time between Aprilthenthey are not anchored to the ground. farm, three any miles east of Rivers Service Ltd. safe. will complete required work, and September, we’renorth right on at Road the heart Get Pump informed and stay For moretheinformation three miles 117 of a potential emergencySept. right 23 now. On24: average, tornadoes occur Safety and Drag 43 racing, Baseline Drag-visit: Public according to Canada Manitobahttp://www.publicsafety. Sustainable Development’s each year way, on theRivers prairies. gc.ca/res/em/nh/to/index-eng.aspx or Environment 9 a.m.-5 p.m. tank removal guidelines, on property designated to Sept.the 27:difference Riverdale District Health watch AuxiliaryCanada Do you know between a weather http://www.ec.gc.ca. the municipality, the intersection of Hwys. 270 and meeting, Kiwanis Courts, Rivers, 1:30 p.m. and a weather warning? 24, Rapid City. Information received regarding the
amount of grant available from Manitoba Water Services Board’s automated chlorine readings was discussed. Recommendations from LUD of Rapid City regarding the signage bylaw were reviewed. Property standards inspections are to be completed Aug. 28Sept. 1. Wayne Horne of Cardale gave notice to end his garbage pick-up contract on Aug. 31; he sold the trailer to Frances Skiftun of Cardale, who indicated she would fulfill the contract; council amended the contract from Horne to Skiftun from Sept. 1 to Dec. 31. A proposal to subdivide part of southwest 14-13-19 (Keith Irwin) was approved on conditions that a conditional use order be obtained allowing for a non-farm dwelling and a variation order to reduce the minimum site width from 200 to 83 feet. A proposal to subdivide part of northwest 28-13-20(Deen Farms) was approved on conditions that a conditional use order be granted allowing for a non-farm dwelling. The animal control bylaw indicates a pound means any enclosure, premises or place in or outside the municipality be designated by council for the impoundment and care of any animal for the purposes of enforcing the bylaw; council designated Shoal Lake Vet Clinic as a pound for cats and dogs. continued on page 6
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105 years ago, 1912 Mayor D. Jonason resigned because councillors will not attend meetings. 75 years ago, 1942 Lightning was the case of a fire that started between The Gazette office and the former Marsh building. 65 years ago, Sept. 4, 1952 Rivers Meteorological Station reports 5.76 inches of rain fell here in an 18hour period between Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30-31 breaking the record (provincial recording system) set in 1919. With no wind during the downpour, visibility was almost zero and plenty of feet-deep rivers wound their way through Rivers and area. Ceilings and windows leaked, basements flooded, roads and culverts washed out; even CN had a washout of tracks near Rossburn so Rivers was called to ship a gravel train there on Sunday and Tuesday. In its monthly statistical report, the Station reports Aug. 23 almost tied the heat record with 98.1F; the record was set Aug. 18, 1945 at 98.2F. Overall, the monthly temperature averaged 63.7F, which is higher than the 1938-52 average of 63.5F. On Tuesday Manitoba Pool Elevators became the new owner of Ogilvie Flour Mills elevator at Carnegie; Ogilvie has operated there for nearly 50 years. Muriel Howard married Mischa Melnik on Aug. 30. 55 years ago, Aug. 30, 1962 A storm in the Oak River district on Aug. 18 uprooted trees, lifted swathed crops and caused 85-100 per cent hail damage. At a meeting on Tuesday in which 50 members attended, plans for a new curling rink were unanimously accepted. Work will begin on the former CN storehouse, measuring 30 by 78 feet, which the club bought (and the three acres of land where it is situated) for $1,300. A tender from Rivers Structural Fabricators to build a 90- by 156-foot addition (frame only) for $11,537 was also accepted; total cost of the addition is estimated to be $18,000. After 40 years of play, Sam Foote of Oak River was able to peg 29 points, the highest score in crib; he was dealt the hand by Art Craigie last Sunday. Pte. Jack Aube wrote off his 1949 Chev car when he hit the front fender of a Manitoba Hydro ton truck which had stopped at a stop sign entering Hwy. 25 three miles west of Rivers (the curve); Aube rolled into the ditch but escaped serious injury. Local ball teams are successful: Rivers Comets played their best-of-three Manitoba Baseball Association championship last night so results are unknown as of press time; Rivers Midgets have advanced to provincial semi-finals, but no games played yet; Rivers Legion AB team won the first of its three-game provincial series, the second game will play tonight. Lightning is to blame for a fire at the W. Greenaway farm near Cardale on Friday; only two sows perished when the pig barn was destroyed. Married on Aug. 4 were Patricia Koscielny to Clarence Michie and Helen Ritchie to William Christie.
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45 years ago, Aug. 31, 1972 Rev. Gordon Peters preached his last sermon at Zion Pentecostal Church on Sunday; he will now work at a mission field in Leaf Rapids and as yet, no new minister has been named for that congregation. Miss Irving married Errick Harrison on Aug. 25. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Newitt had a girl Aug. 24; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Paddock had a boy Aug. 22. Janice Spearin married Robert Brough on Aug. 26. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Buchanan celebrated their 50th anniversary on Aug. 26. 35 years ago, Sept. 1, 1982 Heavy frost on Aug. 27 left damage of nearly 80 per cent to rape seed crops and 25 per cent to flax crops. Shingling of Riverdale Community Gardens is nearing completion; the metal roofing is being replaced by asphalt shingles at a cost of $21,800. Rivers’ own Neilsen-Leech Construction started last week to replace or build new sidewalks in Rivers, at a cost of $5,200. Cargill elevator manager Albert Pope reports he and competitor UGG have handled more than two million bushels of grain this past year (ending July 31), which is triple the amount handled since he started working here five years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Victor James celebrated their 40th anniversary on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Monty Montague celebrated their 40th anniversary on Aug. 28. Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor celebrated their 50th anniversary on Aug. 15. The Bayes-Jardine wedding was an Aug. 21 event; married on Aug. 28 were Gail Mason to Neal Armstrong, Sheri Fidler to Brent Crighton and Lianne Hansen to Terry MacDonald. 25 years ago, Sept. 2, 1992 Oak River hosted a sports evening on Aug. 20 to recognize several significant achievements: Oak River girls midget team won provincial B fastball; the bantam team payed in Manitoba Summer Games; Stacey Greenaway claimed many track medals; Yellowhead senior players (seven) named to an all-star team; Oak River atoms hockey team which played in provincials last spring. Guest speaker was Oak River’s own Russell Paddock, Team Canada volleyball player who recently returned from Olympic play in Barcelona. Laurie Radford, a Rivers Collegiate graduate, and later three universities including McGill,
won a $10,000 SOCAN award for composers over age 30; his choral work was selected as the winner from 62 entries. The first annual giant vegetable contest hosted by Rivers Farmers Market was well supported with many entries; the supreme winner was a beet weighing more than five pounds, entered by Gord and Lois Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Martin celebrated their 60th anniversary on Aug. 28. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hillis had a boy Aug. 27. 15 years ago, Aug. 31, 2002 Although opened in Rivers on July 15, the grand opening of Roberds Repair was held on Aug. 23 in which the business fed an estimated 150 people. Work began two weeks ago on the construction of a new building for Way-Mor Agencies; the 2,170 square foot office is located on the northeast corner of Main Street and Second Avenue in Rivers. Work is expected to be done by Nov. 1 after which time the business, which has a 70-year history here, will move from its current location of 529 Second Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Krahn had a boy Aug. 19. Tracey Cyca married Doug Loree on Aug. 3. 5 years ago, Aug. 31, 2012 Evan Chaput, 18, was charged with breaching conditions of his undertaking after a fight at Rivers’ cenotaph park on Aug. 12; his actions sent an unnamed adult male to Brandon hospital by ambulance. Chaput was previously charged with assault; Rivers police chief Leon Flannigan states the latest fight was related to the original charge. Rivers Centennial Committee has been meeting for some time already but they now have registration forms available; Rivers’ 100th birthday will be celebrated July 2-7, 2013.
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Hope amidst the grief
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he Hwy. 16 and Hwy. 1 intersection has generated an immense amount of sadness. In less than two weeks, six people lost their lives at the junction. There has been huge and unfair speculation as to the causes. We may never know what actually caused all these deaths. I strongly hesitate to even write about the events for fear of causing more sadness or to say anything that might cause even more hurt. So I won’t go into any conjecture about causes at all. There has been calls now, and over the years, to build a cloverleaf or some form of interchange at that junction. It has been long discussed by the Highways department. Plans were looked at to build an interchange. The cost was estimated to be over $90 million. The Yellowhead Highway Association was of the opinion that the money would be better spent on passing lanes between Neepawa and Portage. The logic at the time was that there are lights at 16 and 1. The east-west traffic goes straight through and the traffic lights seem to have worked well. The westbound traffic that wants to head north on 16 has a speed curve. So does the traffic coming off 16 that wants to proceed west. The Traffic turning east to Portage off Hwy. 16 has to wait sometimes at the lights. There is very little traffic headed north into the intersection from the south side of the junction. We have travelled that junction many, many times and there has been little delay and hundreds of vehicles go through there every day. The decision to build passing lanes on 16 instead of an interchange at 16 and 1 seemed to be
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KEN WADDELL the right decision. It wasn’t taken lightly. I know that because I heard the actual discussions and supported the decision. Those passing lanes were built and it was a conscious decision by the YHA and the government to go that route. We will never know how many lives the passing lanes may have saved. There is no question that our highways are in dire need of repair. The number of pavement breaks, potholes and bad bridges is large. In fact, there is half of a bridge on the by-pass into Portage that fell down years ago and has never been replaced. Driving over half a bridge makes one a bit uneasy for sure. Highway deaths have been a serious topic for a long time. In the 1960s, Hwy. 2 was a particularly deadly stretch of road. I remember researching that piece of road and giving a 4-H speech about traffic safety in the mid-1960s. In it, I pressed for seat belts. Yes, it’s true, seat belts were not compulsory in the 1960s. They were not standard equipment in cars. Neither were child car seats. Families put all the bigger kids in the back seat and the littler ones were held on somebody’s lap in the front seat. The government needs to do a lot more highway construction
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and maintenance. The demands on the provincial budget for health care is 40 per cent of the whole budget. Education comes in at about 25 per cent and all the other departments divide up the remainder of the funds. There never has been “enough” money to build everything that we need. There likely never will be. Concerning accidents, let’s just say this. Accidents happen, people are hurt, people die and families and communities experience horrendous grief. Let no one judge what actually happened and we may never know. If there was driver error, let no smugness or judgement creep into our thoughts, there isn’t one of us who hasn’t made a driving error and realized, a terrifying moment later, it was our error. Concerning making safer highways, let’s be thankful for the improvements that have been made to Hwy. 16, to Hwy 10 recently, but push our highways people and politicians to do much more. If anyone of us could figure all these things out, we would be very smart people. As it is, all we can do is grieve as we hope and plan for improvements. The lost loved ones and their families deserve nothing less.
lot has changed in a decade. When I first came to the area, cattle producers were in the depths of a BSE induced depression, but the memories are finally fading. The last few years have been ones of positive signs for cattle producers, both in Manitoba and Canada. This year is shaping up to be a good one too. Overall, the future is looking bright. Farm Credit Canada, Canada’s largest agricultural lender, recently said that over the next 12 months, the livestock sector is ex- MY pected to be the PERSPECTIVE hottest sector in Canadian agriculture. Within the livestock sec- KATE tor, FCC economists estimate JACKMAN-ATKINSON that over the next year, cattle prices will rise by eight per cent, less than hogs and dairy, but more than poultry. That’s good news for an industry that isn’t as capital intensive as some. In the beef cattle industry, FCC economists project 2017 revenues will reach $9.0 billion nationally, from $8.6 billion in 2016, and climb a further 4 per cent in 2018, to $9.3 billion. It isn’t just FCC that’s high on agriculture, in their 2017 report, the Advisory Council on Economic Growth highlighted the agriculture and food sector as one area where Canada has the potential for substantial growth and export improvement. The group, which was put together by the federal Finance minister and tasked with recommending bold ideas that will significantly improve the country’s economic growth trajectory, focused on Canada’s opportunity to become the trusted global leader in safe, nutritious and sustainable food for the 21st century. As the industry emerged from the BSE cloud, it was, in many ways, completely changed. Low prices drove many from the industry, to off-farm jobs, or towards other types of farming operations. The end result has been a decrease in both the number of cattle produced in Canada, as well as the number of producers. Statistics Canada’s 2016 Census of Agriculture found that the total number of cattle and calves in Canada decreased 2 per cent from 2011, to 12.5 million head in 2016. In 2016, the cattle and calf inventory was at its lowest since 1986. Driven by strong international demand and drought in the United States, from 2013 to 2015, cattle prices were extremely strong and producers sold their animals. Canadian producers have been slow to rebuild their herds and Manitoba has lagged other provinces; it seems as though many producers took these high prices as their cue to sell and exit the industry. The numbers point to fewer, but larger operations. Cowcalf operations in particular showed a fair amount of consolidation between 2011 and 2016, when the number of operations decreased by 9.5 per cent, as the average number of cattle on these farms increased 12.5 per cent. According to Stats Can, cattle prices continue to be tracking upwards, with the cattle and calf index showing the second consecutive year-over-year increase this June. Despite small increases in the Canadian herd and the US registering its largest herd since 2008, demand for beef, particularly from Asia, has kept prices high. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the cattle industry in Manitoba. Will older producers take advantage of higher prices to cash out and exit the industry? Where will new producers come from? There’s uncertainty too, the industry relies heavily on exports and it’s unknown what new trade agreements and NAFTA renegotiations will mean. Hopefully, new markets, including Asia, will offset any challenges with established partners. I’m glad to see that the agriculture industry as a whole is being recognized for its growth potential. It already employs 2.1 million workers, accounts for 6.7 per cent of the country’s gross national product (GDP) and certainly has the potential to help drive the country’s growth. All industries undergo change and as livestock producers settle into a more stable, and positive, reality, things are looking good for the sector as a whole.
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Three questions for parents
n a few days, homes in our communities will be filled with two familiar sounds. The f irst will be an ominous groan—made by students who have been told to get out of bed because this is the first day of school. The second will be a huge sigh of relief—made by parents as they watch their children, now each a year older, leave to begin another year of learning. School years are always challenging for parents. We want our children to do well. We wish that they all could be “Straight A” students; but we soon discover that this won’t happen. The best we can hope for is that they will receive the skills they need to survive and thrive in the next phase of their education—whether that is in university, college, trade school or on the job. This desire forces every parent to answer three important questions--what are the skills that we want our children to learn, what is the best environment in which to teach them and to what extent should I, as
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FAITHFULLY YOURS NEIL STROHSCHEIN a parent, be involved in my child’s education? The first question is easy to answer. We want our children to be proficient in reading, writing and mathematics. We want them to be physically fit and to know how to practice good self-care. We want them to learn how to accept others as they are and how to look past the barriers of race, color, language and religion that have caused such division in society for so long. Most impor tant ly, I would argue, we want our children to learn how to think for themselves and how to decide for themselves what they believe and why. We want them to know how to study all sides of a controversial issue and how to distinguish truth from rhetoric or fake news. Then, we want them to develop and be able
to defend beliefs with which they are comfortable. Which raises the second question—what is the best environment in which to teach these skills? That depends on who you talk to. Some parents opt for “home schooling.” Others believe in and support “ faithbased” schools, schools with a unique cultural identity or schools that adopt a specific method of teaching students. The vast majority seem quite content with the public school system, its values and curricular choices. There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Parents must do what they feel is best for their children. But however they answer the above question, parents can no longer sit idly by and let others educate their kids. They must be involved in their child’s education; but
their involvement must be discreet and appropriate. There is no excuse for parents who constantly pester teachers and administrators over trivial issues involving their children. Teachers and administrators must be free to do their jobs. If parents have questions or concerns, they should go through appropriate channels to express them. Their concerns will be addressed. They will be taken seriously. The best gift parents can give their school-aged children is a loving, accepting, caring and stable home environment. Schools excel in imparting knowledge. But they cannot teach wisdom. That comes through the day-to-day experiences of life; from seeing the rewards of wise choices and experiencing the consequences of foolish ones. This is where the home and the church can work together to create an environment in which children can explore important issues and be taught about life, living and faith by those whose lives and faith we all should seek to emulate.
‘Farming in Canada’
ith time on my ha nd s a nd a wealth of older books available, I picked up “Farming in Canada”, written by Honorable Duncan Marshall, D. of Agriculture, and sponsored and published by the Cockshutt Plow Company. The book is a detailed description of farming, from selecting land, choosing the yard site, planning a garden and a wide variety of livestock helps. It was written for the purpose of assisting Returned Veterans from World War II in the settlement on the land. The title drew my attention, for in the last few weeks, I have met individuals who began their farming career through this program. I appreciated the dedication the gentleman had for the farm garden, recognising that proper nutrition was essential for development, and that growing one’s own food essential to making a living on the
HOMEBODIES RITA FRIESEN farm. Marshall must have been keen on cucumbers, recommended cutting them in large pieces, squeezing a few drops of lemon on them with just a touch of salt and pepper. “I pull it in my garden, near noon, use my pocket knife as I would on an apple, and eat it before I go in to lunch. That is the way to enjoy a cucumber, and if you have no natural taste for it – cultivate it.” It was the end of the era for horse power. Tractors and larger implements were becoming the norm. He was out on one of his foresights– “The man who wishes to farm will always be with us.” Perhaps he was right, there may be farmers who wish to farm with horses,
but it is not a reality. Explicit in the section on caring for the implements, he believed they should all be shedded. “There should be a small cupboard in every implement house where copies of all the list of parts and books of instructions for every machine in the house are kept- and it should have a lock on it.” Would that not have made implement maintenance less onerous! Not unfamiliar with the life of a farmer when speaking of dairy cattle– “You cannot keep cows and reasonable hours.” Proven true, although a tour of modern dairy farms with staff and technology that has changed. Marshall recognised the
benefit of a wife, the garden was hers, and then speaking of poultry, “You should have not less that two kinds of birds and the women folk will find it a very profitable part of their farm interests.” I appreciated much of what the author stated. I recall the Jersey cows we milked and all the cream we shipped, the chickens that provided eggs for market and consumption – eggs and legs! I recall improving our flock of sheep with a quality ram bought from the Richardson Stock Farm. Working diligently to know the soil types and what tilling process would be beneficial, crop rotation and summer fallow. Some of my father’s farming methods were trial and error, some from observing neighbours and some inherited from his father. What has not changed is our reliance on the famers.
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RCI/BU scholarship update
I am pleased to report we have had a good response to the Rivers Collegiate/Brandon University scholarship we established in early January 2017. The following present and former residents of Rivers are supporters and sponsors of this scholarship: Michael Brandon, Hugh Russell, Ina Hyndman, Don McFadden, Michael Czuboka, Brian McKenzie, Wayne and Irene Pettapiece and an anonymous donor. Purposes of this scholarship are to encourage outstanding students from Rivers Collegiate Institute (RCI) to enrol specifically at Brandon University (BU), our alma mater, and to provide financial assistance to students from Rivers, our home town. The first RCI/ BU award will take place this academic year; watch for the winner to be announced in Rivers Banner! It is our hope that some organizations, as well as additional individuals in Rivers, will join us in this academic endeavour. An automatic monthly credit card donation for a little as $10 will be greatly appreciated by the current sponsors. Enhancement of the scholarship is intended to be an ongoing process. We hope that today’s and tomorrow’s BU students from Rivers will join the present sponsors in the years to come — at a time when these students are employed and with incomes. All donations are tax deductible. For more information on how to contribute and become sponsors, please contact Shawna English at BU’s Office of Advancement and External Relations, 204-727-9715 or 1-888-282-4483. Amounts donated are kept confidential by BU. Allow me to conclude with an excerpt from the scholarship story which Sheila Runions kindly wrote and published in Rivers Banner: “Last December this paper printed a story by Mike Czuboka and his desire to create a scholarship for Rivers students. He is so passionate with this idea which began brewing last fall, that he spent hundreds of dollars printing and mailing letters to former staff at RCI as well as businesses, organizations, churches and individuals in Rivers. He has paid for an ad on these pages, as well as in BU’s Quill.” Thanks Sheila, and thanks to all our sponsors! It is our hope that the Rivers Collegiate/Brandon University Scholarship will expand in the months and years to come, and that many outstanding Rivers students will be encouraged to attend “Rivers University.” Mike Czuboka, Winnipeg
Observation By Addy Oberlin
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t is good to be back again. I was away for a two week holiday which included a weekend reunion with all my family in a most beautiful spot in B.C. Sometimes a change of pace in life is as good as a rest. We all need a rest at times. Life can become very wearisome and stressful. I started with having a ride to Alberta with some precious friends. From there my children had plans ready for me and I just went with them where ever they went. It was a rest from the busy life I live here in Swan River. Even Jesus, when He was very busy going from place to place to tell the people how they could live a life filled with the love of God, needed a place away from all the business, to rest and renew in body and spirit. Psalm 8:22,23 tells us how Jesus told His disciples ““Let’s go over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and set out. As they sailed He fell asleep.””
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Thank You The family of Phyllis Leslie would like to thank Rev. Glenna Beauchamp and Rev. Margret Kristjansson for officiating Mom’s funeral service on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Thanks also to Jim Ashton and Jamie McFadden for ushering and the church choir and Jean Young for their lovely music. We would like to thank all the special folks of Rivers who attended the service and the luncheon. We were overwhelmed by the support of all our Lowe, Leslie and Richards relations. Your attendance meant more than we can ever express. Also, thank you to Alexis Harvey for your beautiful piano selections before the service. The words of kindness from those unable to attend were so much appreciated. And finally, the love and assistance of Hugh, Sandi and Brayden in preparing and participating in the service and luncheon, as well as the support from Jeff, Silvia and Sadie from afar. We felt your presence. Jackie, Hugh, Sandi, Jeff, Silvia, Brayden and Sadie
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Council clips RM of Oakview, Aug. 22, continued from page 2: An inquiry has been received regarding setting up a perpetual care fund for Basswood Cemetery Committee; perpetual care is to be reviewed further. In exchange for maintenance of the property in summer, Bob Reid was given permission to use Lot 3 Block 2 Plan 372, Oak River to store a camper and boat, on condition that if the property is required by the municipality, the tenant will remove the camper and boat within two weeks of notification. Office of the Drinking Water
Obituary JAKE EWERT Jacob “Jake” Ernst Ewert passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Brandon Regional Health Centre, with his brother David by his side. Jake was born on August 12, 1950 in Winkler, Manitoba and was the eldest of three children. He was the loving son of Peter J. and Anna Ewert and the supportive, nurturing brother of David and Linda. Jake received his education in Manitou, Manitoba and then began a life of farming north of Manitou. In 1972 Jake relocated, along with his family, to their farm just south of Minnedosa. Jake enjoyed farming and always helped where he could. Along with farming, Jake was very passionate about his work at Fraser Auction Services. He worked the gate, greeting and directing people, of which many became his friends. He took special pride in his work and found happiness in meeting and visiting with everyone. He also had a love for antique machinery of any kind. He was always excited to go to the Threshermen’s Reunion in Austin, as this was one of his favourite places to be. Jake loved the outdoors, especially if fishing or sitting by a bonfire. Jake faithfully attended the Tree of Memories to show honour to his loved ones during the Christmas season. He was a good listener, always supportive and compassionate to others in need. Jake was predeceased by his parents Peter (1985) and Anna (2004) Ewert and sister Linda James (née Ewert) in 2000. Jake is survived by his brother and best friend David, as well as cousins he held dear to his heart. Jake is also fondly remembered by staff and customers at Fraser Auction, and friends made throughout his journey in life. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to all staff at ICU in Brandon Regional Health Centre. Their dedication and effort to provide quality care to Jake was greatly appreciated and a heartwarming blessing to us all. As well, thank you for the numerous acts of kindness and many condolences we have received at this time. In keeping with Jake’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Jake’s life was held at Brockie Donovan Chapel on August 28, 2017. A reception followed at Fraser Auction. Donations in memory of Jake may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, Unit 3-2430 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB R7B 0M5. We thank God for the gift of your life and the blessing of the time we spent with you. We find peace that you are now in a place where there is no pain, sleeping with the angels and living with God. We will always remember your smile, words of wisdom and kindness. Your memories live on in our hearts. “Rest in peace, Jake.” Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan. com Arrangements were in care of Brockie Donovan Funeral & Cremation Services, Brandon, 204-727-0694.
SADIE HELEN PURDY (February 22, 1930 - August 10, 2017) The family wishes to announce the passing of Sadie Helen Purdy of Oak River, Manitoba on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg. Although it is a time of sadness for Sadie’s family and friends, it is also a time of great celebration for the life of one whose smiles touched many. Sadie is survived by her son Scott and wife Nori of Calgary, grandson Mitchell and wife Rachel, great-grandchildren Vaila, Finlay and Scarlett of Vancouver, grandson Devin of Calgary; daughter Shauna and husband Del Michie of Winnipeg, grandson Spencer of Lethbridge and grandson Deklan of Winnipeg. She is also survived by her brother Roy Adam of Oak River. Sadie was predeceased by the love of her life, Keith, in 1999. They were married for 46 years. Sadie was born February 22, 1930 at Bradwardine, Manitoba to Bertie and Helen Adam, who were originally from Scotland. Sadie took her schooling in Bradwardine for 11 years and then attended teacher’s training at Normal School in Winnipeg. She taught Grades 1-8 in Basswood, Manitoba for one year. In 1948 she became a telephone operator for Manitoba Telephone System. This was a career she absolutely loved and worked at for the next 48 years. She worked at telephone offices in Oak River, Kenton, Strathclair, Hamiota, Rapid City and Brandon. When Sadie wasn’t “flying” down the road to one of the telephone offices, she could usually be found in her kitchen baking something for the community. And oh how she loved to have company at that kitchen table! Among Mom’s other favourite things were the cabin at Clear Lake, dancing with Keith and all their friends, entertaining and her grandsons. Above all else, Sadie loved people. A service to celebrate Sadie’s life was held on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 2 p.m. in Oak River United Church. Interment followed in Oak River Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sadie’s name may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, PO Box 2248 Stn Main, Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9. Messages of condolence can be shared at www.campbellfuneralhome.ca. Campbell Funeral Home, Hamiota, was in care of arrangements.
reported a followup to Rapid City’s water inspection; work to be completed to bring the system in compliance and the date for same were discussed. CAO Diane Kuculym and assistant Bonnie Wright were authorized to attend a Manitoba Municipality Administrators Association district meeting in Brandon on Sept. 15; the Rapid City office will be closed that day. Of the six applications
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Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm Location: Tanner’s Crossing School 90 Armitage Ave, Minnedosa, MB Rolling River School Division, in partnership with Healthy Child Manitoba Office, will be implementing the PAX program in all schools. PAX is an evidence-based mental health promotion strategy that encourages engaged learning and emphasizes the importance of positive relationships, actions and thoughts. PAX utilizes a set of strategies and activities that will be incorporated into Rolling River School Division K-12. PAX will help children develop self-control and self-management skills with the goal of increasing students’ ability to focus and promoting and rewarding positive behavior. The PAX program has also been proven to avert lifetime mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Please join us for an evening of information on the PAX program, in which you will have the opportunity to take in the remarks of various panels consisting of parents, teachers and students as well as ask any questions you may have. If you have any questions about the program or the PAX Parent Evening, please call the Division Office at (204) 867-2754.
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Rolling River School Division is located in southwestern Manitoba, in close proximity to Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon.
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FOODS Meat Cutter/Production Personnel HyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization is engaged in the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets. To reach and sustain its position as a premier supplier of quality food products it strives to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline. This position is based at the operations in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life. Due to rapid growth we are looking for Meat Cutters/Production Personnel.
Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing • Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further detailed specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • To de-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required Current starting wage is $13.25/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive! We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge. HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies. If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential. Please apply online at http://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/ We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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Team Manitoba rugby players Shelby Bartlett (L) and Jordan McLeod (R) were pleased to join other officials in accepting grant money and equipment (the frame under which they stand) for their sport in Rivers. Also involved in the presentation were L/R: coach Taryn Luhowy, Rugby Manitoba representative Chris Chapman, recreation manager Laura Gillingham and foundation director Donna Falkevitch.
By Sarah McLeod The fall of 2017 marks the addition of a new varsity sport for Rivers Collegiate Rams; rugby sevens will be added to the lineup. For the last two years, Rivers female students have been travelling to Minnedosa to co-op with other divisional schools to form a rugby 15 team. The 2016-17 year saw that team bring home both the league and provincial trophies; six of our ladies participated. Rams males have co-oped with Elton
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Senior Technician, Oak River, Manitoba (Permanent, full-time) The senior technician is responsible for the implementation, management and supervision of land and water stewardship programming for landowners, residents and municipalities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: • Planning and delivery of programs and projects such as shelterbelt planting, well water testing, abandoned well sealing and construction • Engaging with the public • Working in the field to implement projects • Collecting geospatial data and producing maps and deliverables • Supervising staff SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS: • Verbal and written communication skills • Awareness of conservation and farming practices • Post-secondary education in a natural resources field • A valid Class 5 Manitoba driver’s licence • Proficiency in GPS, ArcMap, RTK and Microsoft Office • Experience in the use and maintenance of program equipment HOW TO APPLY: For more information and a full job description, visit www.littlesaskatchewanrivercd. ca. Applicants will submit a cover letter and resume outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position, salary expectation and three references by September 8, 2017 at 4 p.m. to Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District Box 209, Oak River, MB R0K 1T0 Email: lsrcd.admin@mts.net Please indicate on the envelope or email subject line “Senior Technician Position.” Little Saskatchewan River CD would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Collegiate for the last three years; there have been five guys travelling to play with that team. This fall, other divisional students join Rams in Rivers! (For this first year, only a girls’ team has been organized.) Rivers Rams rugby team would like to take this time to recognize Rivers & Area Community Foundation (RACF) for a grant they received in 2016 granting term. This generous grant has been used to purchase a set of uprights that will be installed in conjunction with the soccer nets at the west end of Rivers Quarry Pit. This infrastructure will allow the sport to be introduced to our community and give our students another opportunity to stay active and healthy. The best part is they will be able to do this at home, in Rivers! The remainder of the cost of the uprights was funded by Friends of Rugby, Hall of Fame Division. Rams appreciate their generosity as this group continues to allow the 130-yearold sport of rugby to expand its roots into Rivers and beyond. The team began practice the morning of Sunday, Aug. 27. The afternoon of Tuesday Aug. 29, the uprights were delivered by Friends of Rugby representative and provincial sevens coach Chris Chapman. During this delivery, phys. ed. teacher/Rams rugby coach Taryn Luhowy accepted the RACF cheque from RACF director Donna Falkevitch and the Friends of Rugby donation from Chapman. Riverdale Recreation Commission director Laura Gillingham was on hand to signify the partnership between that committee and the advancement of school sport. The team and coaches arrived shortly afterwards for the group picture; they eagerly await the installation of the school’s first set of rugby uprights! Once again, much appreciation to RACF and Friends of Rugby, Hall of Fame Division. Rugby delivers significant social and health benefits. It can also be a physically-demanding sport and players should be physically and mentally prepared, and understand how to play safely. Rugby sevens is now an Olympic sport which is played increasingly at the grassroots level; at the elite end of the game are men’s and women’s world series which are staged in multiple countries around the world. Because sevens is played on a fullsized rugby pitch, but with less than half the normal number of players (15), there is a large amount of space in which to run. This makes it a very fast and exciting variation of the game, demanding huge levels of fitness.
Museum moments, memories and more
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By Marg Burt
Clack Family Heritage Museum has had a great summer again this year and more improvements have been made. With a grant from Rivers & Area Community Foundation, we were able to put a new floor and drywall in our Halfway House; a fresh coat of paint completed the renovations. We were also fortunate to receive a grant from Community Services; this was used to fix up the garage and install a new alarm system. The garage looks great! There is a nice light wallboard on the walls and ceiling. Folk art done by the Clack brothers (Doug, Tim and Fred, now all deceased) is displayed in this garage. We held our annual fun day on Sunday, Aug. 13. It
was a great day and was well-attended by young and old. Kids were entertained with a bouncy castle, fish pond and face painting. Contests for the adults included nail pounding, sawing logs and naming the antiques on display. Blacksmith Terry Radcliffe gave some demonstrations and museum board members served hamburgers, hot dogs, desserts and drinks. We had a rainbow auction and a silent auction; auctioneers Timer Hyndman and Stuart Miller did a superb job selling all kinds of baking to the generous buyers. Our fun day was another successful fundraiser for the museum. We will be saying goodbye to our summer students this week — they head back to school — but the museum
will remain open most days in September; however, please call ahead to 204-328-5240 or 204-212-0086 for confirmation. We would love to have you come out and take a tour through our museum. This summer the board also worked and provided food for the Canadian Angus Association banquet. We are also selling raffle tickets. This year our antique car show is going to take place on Sept. 23 at Baseline Dragway, in conjunction with the drag races. Huge bouquets to Rivers & Area Community Foundation, Community Services, Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada Works for their support. Other donors and volunteers have also helped out so much.
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Back row L/R: Avery White (Zazu), Hailey Davis (Mufasa), Rachelle Gerrard (Nala), Caddie Noort-Cotton (Rafiki), Tucker Crisp (Simba). Front row L/R: Mason Davis (Pumbaa), Davian Ferland (Timon), Delayla Ferland (hyena), Tarran Carew (Scar), Jace Canam (hyena). Missing: Stella Roulette, Colton Boles (hyenas)
RRC presents The Lion King By Laura Gillingham Recreation Manager Riverdale Recreation Commission decided to change day camps up this year, which resulted in a two-week theatre event where campers would learn song, script and dance to a Disney favourite, The Lion King (kids). The week prior (art week), campers helped create props and costumes for their production. Theatre week consisted of 12 devoted campers who trained hard day and night to memorize their parts for the production. Each camper had a dedicated part, and acted as part of the ensemble, so there was a lot to memorize! Day camp staff did a great job working with the kids to ensure they had a great experience at theatre week. Campers practiced for only nine day; the fact that they memorized their lines so well in such a short period of time is amazing, and just showcases the commitment they put into this production. On the 10th theatre day (Aug. 25) Redfern Hall in Riverdale Community Centre was transformed into our very own savanna, complete
with a pride rock and an elephant graveyard. At 3 p.m. friends and family members of those preforming came to see the final performance. Approximately 55 people were in attendance and were able to witness young local talent perform The Lion King. A huge bouquet to the parents/guardians who enrolled their kids in theatre week, the campers for the hard work they put into their performances, staff for their hard work throughout this camp and the whole summer. Riverdale Community Centre allows us use of the complex for day camps each year. Rivers & Area Game & Fish Association let us use their sound system and Rivers Legion lent us their microphone stand for the day. This summer was a very successful one, with different events, programs and day camps. As the summer winds down, make sure to keep your eyes open for more programs and activities to do in the fall and winter seasons. Have a fun and safe September long weekend!