February 10, 2023

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The Iceman Cometh

Ewasko has been an important component of premier curling events across Canada for nearly three decades.He and his team have brough their vast ice making experience to the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa for the 2023 Viterra Provincial Men’s Curling Championship.

For Greg Ewasko, it doesn’t matter if it’s within the colossal confines of an NHL sized arena or the more intimate space that is the Yellowhead Centre; All that matters to him is that pursuit of perfect ice.

Ewasko is the head ice technician for the 2023 Viterra Provincial Men’s Curling Championship, set for Neepawa from Feb. 7 to 12. He, and his crew, as well as a large contingent of local volunteers, have converted the Yellowhead from a hockey/skating style ice, to the more complex set up needed for curling.

What’s the difference?

The main difference between a hockey/skating ice surface and a surface optimal for curling is the “pebbling” of the ice, which allows for the stone to curl. If the ice is just smooth, a curler would have no control over the stone, and could simply fly off in any direction randomly.

Once the initial conversion at the Yellowhead is completed, the ice surface must be precisely maintained throughout the week. Water droplets are dispersed across the sheets that

rapidly freeze. The pebbles’ peaks are then shaved off to create an even surface with plateaus of different widths. Many factors, such as the water droplets’ size, the temperature and the intensity of the spread of the water spray can affect the playing surface.

By Sheila Runions Banner Staff

All of this work requires a precision and artistry only a select few ice technician can provide. Fortunately for Curl Manitoba and Neepawa’s Curling Committee, they have access to a person who is widely regarded as the go-to guy when it comes to creating the finest conditions for top-tier curling in Canada.

Manitoba’s Ice Man

As reported in the March 9 edition, the Grade 12 Interdisciplinary Studies in Science class at Rivers Collegiate planned a project for Riverdale Harvest. Dubbed the Boat Load of Food, students secured a canoe from Rolling River School Division with an intent to fill it with non-perishables. Although the campaign was fully organized by that class, the original idea came from a suggestion made by harvest volunteer Liliane Dupuis.

Greg Ewasko of Oakbank, MB has been working as an ice technician since the late 1990s’. He has been instrumental in creating the best conditions for top-flight curling events on a local, national and global level.

“I heard the idea at a meeting in Brandon. St. Augustine School had tried Fill a Canoe in conjunction with the 10-day Festival du Voyaguer in Winnipeg in February. It was very successful and whenever I hear food bank, my ears always perk up!”

The Banner & Press had the chance to speak with Greg in-between sprays of the ice. He noted that every arena he works at has its own unique challenges.

Viterra Calcutta raises

Can collections for canoes

tion to the schools.

at the Yellowhead Centre they don’t have anything like that. Speaking with [Yellowhead Centre maintenance manager Tom Lisoway] over the past few days [he noted] that the rink floor does heave up and down. That’s another thing that we’ll have to be mindful of,” said Ewasko. “But, there are advantages, as well. A lot of the newer buildings are airtight, [meaning] that you have to bring in air from outside to make up for some of the positive or negative air pressure in the building. Here, it’s a little easier, because there are a few cracks in the walls or the floor. So that does make it a little easier in the older buildings. All of that is part of the job. You fine-tune the building that you’re in and you make it work.”

Pupils co-ordinated the entire month-long promotion, which culminated in a ceremonious presentation on March 20 to Riverdale Harvest president Heather Gray and Liliane. Because the snow had melted so much, the canoe could not be portaged across the street to Zion Church (home of River dale Harvest). Rather, the teens carried bags, boxes and garbage

She then brought the suggestion to Riverdale Harvest, which supported the idea and asked her to present the promo -

Ewasko noted that Tom Lisoway and the local volunteers have been exceptional in helping he and his crew of technicians to prepare the ice and ensure it’s up to the standard that Curling Manitoba expects. As for how it’ll go out there for the curlers, Ewasko was feeling pretty optimistic about how it’ll play for Manitoba’s top teams.

“There is definitely a difference. For example, many larger facilities will have a heating floor underneath the ice. Here

“Everything shaping up to where we’re supposed to be and I think it’s going to end up being a good week [of competition].”

put away in the proper place on the shelving units. They were fantastic! We are very, very Elementary school staff member/Harvest volunteer Yvonne Crouch initiated a similar campaign in her school. That threeweek effort simply encouraged students to leave product in the canoe; 87 pounds of food was collected from the younger group on Thursday, March 22.

off the 32 teams in the 2023 Viterra Championship on Tuesday evening at Neepawa’s

Auctioneer

Earlier in the curling season, Viterra Championship playdowns were held across the province including at Rivers curling rink. Out of that event, three teams emerged, Tyler Dunbar of Virden, Rob Van Kommer of Carberry, Jace Freeman of Brandon.

The 2023 Viterra Championship got underway with the preliminaries Wednesday morning in Neepawa. On Tuesday, teams practiced, enjoyed a banquet and saw the return of a rural tradition - a championship Calcutta. Total sale proceeds for the 32 teams, in pairs, was over $32,000. The top seller, at $5,600, was #1 seed Matt Dunstone (paired with first round opponent Tuffy Seguin - Burntwood).

Photo by Sheila Runions

Photo by Heather Gray

The canoe at Rivers Elementary School was adequately filled.

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

Eoin Devereux Rivers Banner

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE WADDELL

Tyler Slawinsky (Shown above) auctioned

Yellowhead Centre. A huge crowd attended with teams and curling fans gathering from across the province.

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Level 5 Ice Technician Greg

The ice at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa has impressively been converted from hockey/skating to curling for the 2023 Viterra Provincial Men’s Curling Championship.

Homebodies

By Chad Carpenter

Movie speaks volumes to mental health issues

Nearly every family in Manitoba has been impacted by mental health issues. In recent months, it seems that the topic is on everyone’s mind. With a large number of deaths by suicide. It would appear that many families are at risk of losing a member who has become so depressed that the only escape plan that they come to is taking their own life.

When one looks at all the pressure that people are under it shouldn’t come as a surprise.

In spite of all the hard work by families, community groups, school staff and clergy, the mental health crisis besieging us is both real and severe.

It isn’t often that we can turn to Hollywood for solutions. We are used to being entertained, made to laugh or sometimes get a clearer picture of history from the movie industry. But getting a very real appreciation of fundamental problems and possible solutions doesn’t often come out of the entertainment sector.

My wife and I attended the recently released movie, A Man Called Otto, this past weekend.

It could hardly be called entertainment. There were some real life experiences, some humorous moments and many, many sad ones. Otto, played by the unquestionably talented Tom Hanks, is a retired engineer. Reluctantly retired, it should be noted, by a company that doesn’t seem to value people, their contributions or their feelings. He is also a grieving widower who has become a recluse. Otto always had a gruff manner and considered

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Right in the Centre

Ken

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Without giving away the whole story, there are people who, through their daily life, intervene, lift each other up and find a solution.

many others as idiots. When all the weight of past troubles, losses and anger came to bear, he cracked and actively decides to end his own life to join his wife on the other side. Without giving away the whole story, there are people who, through their daily life, intervene, lift each other up and find a solution.

There weren’t a lot of dry eyes in the theatre and in all my years, I don’t recall people actually shouting out in shock during a movie. I also don’t recall ever seeing so many people remaining in their seats after

a movie with tears flowing and in shocked silence.

The message is powerful but if you can’t attend the movie, remember we can always care about each other and intervene with kind intentions. When we reach out to others, we never know how much difference we can make.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press staff.

Rita Friesen

Living life fully…

Afew weeks ago one of the channels, featuring the sportsperson of the week, highlighted Marilyn Redekop, my first cousin on my father’s side. The recognition was for her still playing volleyball at the age of 80. Well, the clip was of her playing volleyball, but she excels at tennis, skiing, golf and almost any other sport one could mention. That is the athletic side of her. My memories flitted to scenes of our childhood playing in the loft of our grandfathers workshop, family bonfires in August celebrating our grandmother’s birthday the year the headless chicken raced around us..

Marilyn is musically gifted. Her husband, Ted, took a position as a family doctor in Thompson and Marilyn embraced life there. She started the Aurora Singers, a women’s a cappella choir, that won awards, and earned them a tour of Wales. Back in Winnipeg after almost 18 years up north, she became a music teacher, and again, started singing groups. Lots of jazz. Eight to the Bar, Five of a Kind, Those Guys – are just some of those groups. She served as rehearsal pianist with the Winnipeg Singers for many years and still sits on a committee that visits and evaluates high school productions competing for a Rainbow Stage scholarship. Marilyn has directed the Westman Youth Choir. She has been a mentor to many. Here again, memories of our shared childhood. Family meals always include the singing of the Doxology. Our family was so musically gifted…that one missed me, sadly. The hymn of praise was sung in four -part harmony, with sincerity and depth.

Marilyn is family oriented. Close friends with her younger sister, first to embrace a family gathering of any generation, relishing and reveling in the family ski trip to the mountains. The death from cancer of one of their young family was more than difficult and even years later there is a beach volleyball tournament to celebrate Nikki’s legacy. Back in the day, when we were kids, her parents became teachers before my father returned to teaching. So, she was the city mouse, and I was the country mouse. And I got her hand me downs! We were both slender, tall for our age group, and I loved wearing the clothes she had outgrown, long before there were worn out.

Marilyn, Little Marilyn, as she was known for most of her childhood and youth for she is named after our Aunt, Marilyn, shared many of the same attributes. Aunt Marilyn loved music. Became a teacher while her children were young, and also loves and serves her family and community. Aunt Marilyn, when almost ninety, still served as a substitute teacher and didn’t care what class she needed to fill, as comfortable in gym class and in music class. And, the, just-over-90, Aunt Marilyn still took her keyboard to senior complexes to play for ‘the elderly’!

There is much for me to still learn from the Marilyn’s. Keep loving, keep active, keep having a purpose for getting up every day. Accept the highs and lows of life, for there will be both. Breathe deeply, look for beauty and serve. Live life fully.

FAITHFULLY YOURS

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layiNg the fouNdatioN, part two

For the last two weeks, we have reflected on the things you and I share in common with every other person on earth. We discovered that, despite the external differences we might display, we are all part of one race-the human race; and part of one family-with one common ancestor from whom all generations on earth have descended.

Physiologically, we are identical. We have eyes, ears, noses, hands, feet and mouths all located in the same places. Internally, surgeons will find that hearts, stomachs, kidneys and spleens are all in the same location. So, if a surgeon from North America is asked to remove the appendix from someone in Tanzania, the surgeon will know where to find the diseased item and remove it-because it will be in the same place on every human.

But that is where the similarity ends. In everything else, we are more diverse than any other species on earth. Four things create this diversity.

The first is our ancestry. We were born in different places to different sets of parents. We inherited our skin color and some external physical features from them. The first language we spoke is the one they spoke; and subsequently taught us. They also taught us how to walk, how to eat and the basics of how to get along with family, friends and neighbors. We owe our skills in these areas to our ancestry.

The second thing that contributes to our diversity

is our education. We learn some things by reading a book, going to school, attending a seminar or taking a college class. But most of our learning comes f rom daily life; as we face life’s challenges, adapt to them and learn how to survive and thrive in spite of them. Some of the most intelligent people I have ever met never got beyond Grade 8 in public school. But they know more about grain farming and cattle raising than some people with a diploma from an agricultural college. They learned the 4H way-they learned to do by doing.

The third thing that contributes to our diversity is the environment in which we were raised. As a kid, I used to laugh at some of the habits my mother had-like washing and reusing bread bags and tin foil and insisting that we carefully fold our Christmas wrapping paper so that it could be used another year. Later in life, I was reminded that she grew up during the Dirty 30s; and these were things that people d id to survive. The frugality my mother learned as a teenager stayed with her until she died. The environment in which she was raised helped make her the person she was.

The last thing that contributes to our diversity is divine providence. Every person on this earth has been “fearfully and wonderfully made” by a loving, caring and sovereign God. Each person has a unique set of skills, abilities and talents through which he or she can make a positive and valuable contribution to the world in which we all live. That includes p eople who, for one reason or another, face physical, mental or emotional limitations. We may call them handicapped; but in God’s eyes they are anything but. They often have a unique perspective on life and can share valuable lessons we all need to learn.

This diversity is not a curse on society. It is the greatest gift we could ever be given. It is up to us to recognize it and learn how to use it well.

From last weeks paper

From last weeks front page

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Letter to the editor

Ten years ago, on Feb 2nd. 2013 Lake Winnipeg was declared as the most polluted fresh water lake in the world. What a shameful example and cost we bear to conduct ourselves in the name of opportunists development that pollutes our most vital and life resource…Water.

On Feb. 18, 2003, Steve Ashton, as Conservation Minister, announced a commitment to reduce the contribution of nitrogen and phosphorus and to restore nutrient conditions to those that existed prior to the 1970's. Hollow Words.

Twenty years later, has there been any improvement? I say NO, as I believe the conditions have worsened and steadily escalated. Yes, this same merry-go-round has been spinning for more than 50 years.

It will not be possible for Lake Winnipeg or any of our water sources to survive, as long as politics keeps playing the decietful role of paddy-caking the needed efforts of recovery. Wherever possible, nutrient pollution must be eliminated.

John Fefchak. Virden,MB.

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Riverdale Meeting Minutes January 3rd

Mayor Heather Lamb called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.SMITH-CREIGHTON

Both the agenda and previous minutes were approved.

4. PUBLIC HEARING:

4.1 Public Hearing – Variation Application(s) – 6:10pm

POD-SMITH

Be It Resolved That the Council for Riverdale Municipality recess the Regular Meeting of Council at 6:10 pm to sit as a Public Hearing to hear representation on an application(s) for variation.

CARRIED

VEITCH-CREIGHTON

Be It Resolved that Council Close the Public Hearing and re-open the regular meeting at 6:17pm.

CARRIED

6. MONTHLY RE -

PORTS:

6.1 Public Works & Utilities

6.2 Police

6.3 Fire & Emergency Services

6.4 Finance

6.4.1 Transfer to Police Protection Reserve

VEITCH-POD

Be It resolved That proceeds of $5000.00 from the sale of

2017 Chevrolet Police truck be transferred to the Police Protection Reserve.

Councillor Tyson Peters No.05-23

CARRIED

No. 06-23

MASON-VEITCH

Be It Resolved That Council accept the 2022 Vacation/ Sick/Bank time summary as presented.

CARRIED

6.5 Personnel Liaison

6.6 General Land Development

6.7 Public Health – Landfill & Recycling

6.8 Rivers Cemetery Committee

a6.9 Rivers Handi-Van

6.9.1 Handi-Van – resignation

CREIGHTON-MASON

Be It Resolved That Council accept the resignations of Garry Nielsen, Handi-Van Driver, and Betty Nielsen, Handi-Van coordinator effective immediately.

CARRIED

No. 07-23

No. 08-23

POD-VEITCH

Whereas Canadian Na-

tional Railway Company owner(s) of property legally described as being; NW-23-1221W Part of Parcel 6 Plan 392 BLTO applied to the Council of Riverdale Municipality for a variation order in order to; Vary the minimum site width of the residual land from 50 feet down to 21.7 feet; And after careful consideration of the application and any representations made for or against it, the Council of Riverdale Municipality, in meeting duly assembled this 3th day of January, 2023 approve said application.

CARRIED

tion of the application and any representations made for or against it, the Council of Riverdale Municipality, in meeting duly assembled this 3rd day of January, 2023 approve said application.

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6.10 6.11

6.12

6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16

Riverdale Senior Services Committee Riverdale Recreation Commission

6.11.1 C. Walker Report reviewed and filed

Riverdale Community Centre

6.20 Assiniboine West Watershed District 6.21 Central Assiniboine Watershed District

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

7.1 FA_01-19 – Municipal Tendering & Procurement Policy

MASON-POD

Be It Resolved That Council adopt FA_01-19 – Municipal Tendering & Procurement Policy, as amended, as presented.

CARRIED

7.2 Agenda items to submit to AMM Executive/Directors

8. NEW BUSINESS:

8.1 Council Procedures

– Delegation & Meeting Efficiency 8.2 Letters of Support

CREIGHTON-SMITH

and controlling alarm systems that cause false alarms to be actuated be given 3rd and final reading.

Member Present Vote

Councillor Everett Smith For Councillor Shawn Mason For Councillor Christa Veitch For Councillor Tyson Peters For Councillor David Creighton For Councillor Tyler Pod For Mayor Heather Lamb For CARRIED

10. COUNCILLOR’S REMARKS & SUGGESTIONS:

Councillor Creighton – snow removal at Elementary school, feeding of wildlife within town limits, thank you to PW for snow clearing Christmas Day No. 11-23 No. 12-23

6.16.2

Variation Application - Tousignant

VEITCH-SMITH

Whereas Drayson & Janine Tousignant owner(s) of property legally described as being; Lot 32/33 Block 8 Plan 236, 4252nd Ave, applied to the Council of Riverdale Municipality for a variation order to; Reduce the minimum requirements of the front yard set back from 25 feet to 14 feet to allow for the addition of a porch to their existing primary dwelling; And after careful considera-

6.12.1 C. Walker Report reviewed and filed

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Prairie Crocus Regional Library

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Riverdale Planning District

6.16.1 Variation Application – CN

6.4.2 Vacation/Sick Bank time 2022 year end summary

No. 10-23

CARRIED

6.17 Riverdale CDC

6.18 Rolling Dale Board

6.19 Midwest Weed District

Be It Resolved That Council support the Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee in their grant application(s)for an interpretive centre/tourist information area, as well as a tree grant for the Loco-Labyrinth

CARRIED

9. CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS:

9.1 By-Law No. 2022-09 –False Alarm

SMITH-CREIGHTON

Be It Resolved that By-Law No. 2022-09, being a By-Law of Riverdale Municipality for the purpose of regulating

Councillor Smith – request update on streetlight installation at Chimo No. 13-23

11.MAYOR’SREMARKS & SUGGESTIONS:

Mayor Lamb – inquired on 770GP Inspection

12. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT: 13. ADJOURNMENT: POD-VEITCH

Be It Resolved that Council do now adjourn.

TIME: 8:15 p.m. CARRIED

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Austin Fire Department pleased with new firehall

Rivers Collegiate Lighting

Last fall I wrote a letter to the Banner regarding the condition of the grounds at RCI, having also mentioned the lack of exterior lighting due to many not working. My hope was that someone would take some initiative and have the issue addressed. Unfortunately this didn’t occur so I contacted Mr. Fred Scott, the head of maintenance for RRSD, in October of last year, bringing the matter to his attention. Once again I hoped the matter would be resolved, but four months later it was not. I called Mr. Scott again on February 6th and he informed me the issue will be included in the capital budget to have the lights changed over to LED; a much needed improvement. More than just a maintenance concern, lack of exterior lighting is a safety and security issue for staff, students and any one using the facilities at night.

At the same time last year, I also contacted Manitoba Housing regarding the lack of exterior lights at Riverdale Manor on Second Avenue. This matter was not addressed either, so I contacted them again immediately after my call with Mr. Scott.

Hopefully both facilities will have the issues addressed in a timely manner, offering the people a sense of safety and security.

John Klassen Rivers, MB

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Austin Fire Department chief James Zacharias describes the new firehall as “awesome”. The new hall was formerly a construction shop but was renovated to accommodate the fire trucks and equipment and the needs of the 27 volunteer firefighters. Zacharias became the chief in October 2022. More information about the department and the fire hall can be seen on the RM of North Norfolk web site or on the Austin Fire Department Facebook page.

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Gun Control hot topic for Manitoba MPs

By Ken Waddell Rivers Banner

The battle over gun control has been raging for 30 years more. Millions of words and hundreds of millions of dollars have been expended. Gun control is an almost exclusively Liberal Party of Canada issue in an attempt to control gun violence. In spite of being advised by opposition politicians, farmers and hunting lobbyists that no amount of banning guns will actually reduce the violent use of firearms among criminals.

Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa Member of Parliament recently held an on-line seminar with

guest MP Rachel Dancho from Kildonan St. Paul. Two major topics were the Liberal Bill C-21 which threatens a major ban and buy back of guns and the topic of crime. Dancho stated, “The Liberals t hink that coming after peoples’ firearms, people involved in the farming and hunting industry, is a good thing, but it does nothing to reduce crime.” She went on to say,” Gun owners are the least likely to commit crimes because they don’t want to lose their guns.” Farmers and hunters need their guns to protect livestock from predators and to feed their families.

In order to reduce crime,

Mazier said,“The RCMP need more respect, need more retention and better pay.” Crime is seemingly rampant across Canada and has been particularly bad in the Swan River valley. Both Mazier and Dancho noted that 80 per cent of crime is committed by people out on bail.

In days following the seminar and in an interview with The Banner, M azier said, “The liberals withdrew some of the a mendments but Bill C-21 still remains. The Liberals are going after the wrong people. Trudeau has shown his true colours when he says he plans to take away guns.”

Stewart Endeavors

Gravel

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Dan Mazier MP for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa.

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We would like to express our gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown to us with the recent passings of our Mom/Oma, Anne Krahn and our Brother/Uncle, Rudy Krahn. Special thanks to all the staff at the Rivers PCH and the BRHA for their excellent care for Anne. She was always very appreciative for all the care shown to her. We are overwhelmed with the many expressions of care shown to our family through prayers, cards, delicious food, notes, messages and words of encouragement.

The Krahn, Bertin and Magill Families~

Obituary

ERICA LEPP

March 9, 1930 –

February 4, 2023

Erica Lepp, age 92 years, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at St. Norbert Personal Care Home.

Erica will be lovingly remembered by her children Leonard, Norman, Charlotte, Arthur, Carolyn and Donald and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Henry. Interment will take place at Rivers Mennonite Cemetery on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. The Funeral Service will follow at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, 4 Willowdale Crescent, Brandon at 1:30 p.m.

Donations in memory of Erica may be made to One Hope Canada, 3-212 Henderson Hwy, Box 323, Winnipeg, MB R2L 1L8 or to the charity of one’s choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements with Memories Chapel, Brandon 1-855-727-0330.

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Term EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT required

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For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Support Positions.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Support Positions.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Begonias have been around since Victorian times, and have long been a favourite. They are actually native to South America, and have thousands of species that you might like to grow. They are relatively easy to grow, have attractive foliage and can grace your home in the winter months with relative ease.

Sometimes begonias are a bit confusing as they have actually three types of root structures: tuberous, fibrous or rhizomatous. Tuberous begonias have a fleshy u nderground root structure and will generally r equire a rest period at some point during the year. This begonia is not usually grown indoors but is great to have outside in your garden.

Begonias

Rhizomatous begonias have an above-ground or slightly below-ground creeping stem that roots wherever it contacts moist soil. Fibrous begonias have a very fine, d ense root system with no taproot, and these have the most variation in foliage and growth habit.

Begonias are grown for a variety of reasons – their wonderful foliage, their colourful flowers, or sometimes both. The “Rex” begonias are hybrids that are without d oubt one of the best foliage plants.

There is also a group of fibrous-rooted begonias, commonly known as Angel wing (due to their leaf s hape) that are coveted as houseplants in temperate climates. Angel wing begonias have hanging clusters of white, pink or red flowers that can be up to 30 cm (12 in.) across.

The larger the leaves of

the cultivar, the larger the flower clusters.

Wax begonias are often considered the bedding plant of begonias. They typically have light green foliage or foliage that is edged with red, or sometimes is a deep bronze colour. There are variegated c ultivars as well. Flowers are numerous and continuous in shades of red, p ink or white with some cultivars having double and two-toned flowers.

If you are looking for an ideal houseplant, the begonia is an excellent choice. In your home place your plant in a welllit area. Rex begonias like a few hours of direct morning or late afternoon s un and a north window with no curtains, trees or overhangs is also acceptable.

P lacing your begonias to the side of a window or far back in the r oom will result in light-

starved, spindly plants. This is not conducive to optimum growth. Your begonia will be happy if it receives a few hours of direct sunlight, avoiding hot afternoon sun in the summer.

As long as you have given your begonia adequate light, it will grow q uickly. If it begins to seem like it is out of proportion with its pot, or b egins to dry out faster than normal, it is time to transplant it into a larger container. Feel free to upgrade the pot size by a couple of inches as begonias are rather forgiving. Give the pot a gentle squeeze to loosen the rootball and gently wiggle the pot away from the soil. Pot up with any all-purpose soil as begonias are not fussy about soil.

Treat as you would any houseplant and water weekly. It might be beneficial to fertilize with a d ilute solution of high phosphorus fertilizer to