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Forty years of service in Rivers and area Lamb Family has grown their business over the years

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Serving the Rivers, Rapid City and Oak River areas for 109 years

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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.

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Cross Town Tempo had been vacant for two years whenStaff Keith bought it in 1981. On the Banner left side of the building was the drive thru window that tion tocar-hops. the schools. s r e patorone t e d time i n t heutilized

Submitted Tempo Place Emporium Imagine your husband comes home one day and says “I just bought the Cross-Town.”

That was September of 1981, 40 years ago.

The Cross-Town had been vacant for two years, and Keith, although Manager at the Farmer’s Co-op Seed Cleaning Plant, thought it was a sound investment and would be a good hobby. He then re-opened the garage and fuel station changing the name to Cross-Town Drive Inn, selling fuel under the Tempo name. There was a small lunch bar, in what we know today as the Lounge. There was also a drive-through pick-up window at the back that, at one time also had car-hops, although that was before the Lambs’ ownership. At that time, Keith promised Margaret that they would never operate the restaurant and that it would remain leased out. In the next couple years, he not only opened the restaurant, he made it bigger, added on two washrooms and extended the back kitchen. He applied for a liquor license, converted the lunch bar into a lounge, and never looked back.

In 1984, the business had grown and Keith made the decision to quit the Seed

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cans from the school as foyer and Chimo areas forManitoba. con- put away in the proper place on Tempo Place Emporium it into appears todayBeach in Rivers Pupils co-ordinated the entire the church basement the after- tributions from the community. the shelving units. They were March 9 edition, the noon March 21, where the Barn.

When allin was and done, store fantastic! very, month-long promotion, which Grade 12 Interdiscithesaid convenience andWe fuelare bar, andvery huge role of theofclosing of the Game Plant and concentrate full time on Tempo. was weighed sorted. scales then at Riverdale pleased.” culminated in a ceremonious plinary Studies in Science class the in the Harvest restaurant.

Allison also cooked Above food ground storageand tanks and the new With the expansion came need for more school staff memat Rivers Collegiate planned a presentation on March 20 to Although the project was a sen- noted a total of 434 pounds, “a restaurant.

Vaughn staff and that’s when Marg started cooking pumps were installed in 2015 as an overall for a short while in theElementary project for Riverdale Harvest. Riverdale Harvest president ior students brainstorm, the en- fabulous amount,” says Heather. ber/Harvest volunteer Yvonne and Sharon’s sons, Ryan and Riley, started upgrade to the property as well as pavement in the restaurant.

He told her at the time it camtire high school was encouraged “We are so pleased they decided Crouch initiated a similar Dubbed the Boat Load of Food, Heather Gray and Liliane. stocking the candy at school. an early inmelted the parking lot. would be temporary be just we serve.

A lot shelves paign in her Thatage threeBecause thelike snow had to participate.

The collegiate to help those students secured a canoeand fromit would of times kids get got enough effort simply encouraged much, the canoe not the hosted a poor boy floor Rolling River DivisionHesowas anddon’t as they older,week started part-time in the Over years there havehockey been many cooking for School your family. wrong.

If could this group of students students to leave product in be portaged across thechanges street to to tournament in which to play, with an intent to f ill and the store, helping wherever the business, many ideascredit that but restaurant you had a family of it20with and they all wanted non-perishables. Although the Zion Church (home of River- athletes had to pay with food for certainly deserves some praise. the canoe; 87 pounds of food different meals, at the same time, that might proved successful and some not so much. and whenever they were needed. Keith kept campaign was fully organized dale Harvest). Rather, the teens the canoe. Some students also All students stayed behind to was collected from the younger andandeveryone order, always adamant thatOak hours be that accurate! group oninThursday, March 22. garbagewas canvassed Rivers, Riverremain help checkeverything expiry dates, sort by class, the original idea carried bags, boxes andKeith In from 1990a suggestion the business came madeclosed the garage consistent, no matter what, and that happy looking for a new way to update the business. by harvestand volunteer When Keith’s health began deteriorating, portion turnedLiliane it into a convenience customers were the base to any successful Dupuis. store. Cars were becoming more computer- business. The Tempo Place Emporium he knew something needed to change. In the “I heard the idea at a meetized and instead of upgrading equipment continues to be a licensed dining room, fall of 2018, the management of the business, ing in Brandon. St. Augustine Keith thought he lounge and patio, complete with VLT’s and with Keith and Marg’s assistance, transiand Schoolfinding had triedworkers, Fill a Canoe would change things up. The convenience big screen TV’s. The days of the Double-D tioned to Vaughn and Sharon. Although in conjunction with the 10-day Festival du Voyaguer in Winstore had VHS Movie rentals followed by, Duo are long gone and the stuffed fin and Keith passed away in 2019, his presence in nipeg in February.

It system was veryrentals. There was fowl have been replaced by sports themed the business is still as strong as ever.

DVD’s, and game successful and whenever I hear As we celebrate 40 years in business, we Grey Goose Bus Service and a Canada Post pictures. food bank, my ears always perk remain grateful to our many loyal customOutlet, not to mention the in-store cotton The convenience store sells a variety of up!” candy, popcorn, She then broughtand the who sug- could ever forget items, from chocolate bars to fish bait and ers for your support and friendship over The canoe at Riverseverything in between. Propane and selfgestion to Riverdale Harvest, the years. Tempo employed numerous staff the self-serve soft ice cream machine.

The Elementary School was which supported the idea and members, all of which were and still are an latter proved to be disastrousadequately on more than filled. serve fuel round out the business.

Photo by Heather Gray asked her to present the promo-

one occasion!

Lamb’s Game Barn was added as an arcade area for young kids and teens to hang out and was especially popular after the movies let out on the weekend. It was a great idea and was used a lot, however, things changed and vandalism played a

Vaughn started part-time in the family business when he was 14. His duties included anything that Keith needed him to do. The years flew by and Vaughn began assuming more of the management roles.

Over the years, Marg continued to keep the restaurant running smoothly, Stacy worked

incredible asset to the growing business.

Please join us on Saturday, August 14th and Sunday, August 15th as we celebrate 40 years of service to Rivers and the surrounding areas. More information will come out closer to that weekend, depending on the COVID-19 restrictions.

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Some reasons for high Hydro rates T

he Manitoba NDP issued this statement last week: “This will be third time in just over a year that the PCs have hiked hydro rates for First Nations communities living on reserve. Once this latest rate hike goes through, the PCs will have increased hydro rates by nearly 12 per cent during a pandemic. This kind of rate shock is damaging to our communities and our economy and will make it harder for First Nations to recover from the pandemic. If the PCs want to work towards advancing reconciliation, they need to listen to our First Nations communities and work towards making life affordable for Indigenous peoples living on reserve. Hiking hydro rates on reserve contradicts any type of reconciliation.”

While that statement is likely true, it is also ironic. The main reason that hydro rates keep going up is that Manitoba Hydro’s debt is massively larger than it could have been or should have been. Just wind back the clock to about 2004. Manitoba Hydro wanted to build a third line, the socalled Bi-Pole III. The two previous lines run down the Interlake area and a third line, as deemed by the Hydro engineers, should go east of Lake Winnipeg. The

NDP government of the day approached the First Nations communities and could not get agreement amongst the groups.

Some wanted the line and the accompanying right of way with a potential for an all weather road joining all their communities to Winnipeg and the rest of the province.

Some saw economic opportunity for both construction and long term employment.

Some saw that maybe, just maybe, Hydro might run an AC line back along the same route and that real hydro could be provided to the communities instead of the fake hydro generated by diesel generators.

Whatever the pros and cons, agreement couldn’t be reached, so the plan was abandoned. Worse yet, the failure to get agreement was hidden under the pretence that the line would ruin boreal forests but somehow western boreal forest, and farmland, is not as pristine as east side forest.

To further extend that myth, the premier of the day, Gary Doer, gave $10 million to a group to promote the mythical area as a UN Heritage site. A myth that never came to fruition, by the way.

The alternate route was on the west side of the province and it may well have cost $2 billion more than the eastern route.

RIGHT IN THE CENTRE

Ken Waddell The simple message is that while First Nations, the NDP and all people would like lower Hydro rates, it would have made a lot more sense to go east side Bi-pole III and Hydro’s debt load would have been a lot lower, hence rates might have been lower.

There’s plenty of blame to go around on this issue.

The other myth that was promoted by the NDP, and others, was that we had to build way more Hydro dams than were needed.

We would sell all kinds of hydro to other provinces and to the United States. We were fed the lie that the United States would run out of oil, which they certainly have not, and that they would want our hydro and pay good money for it. Instead, the U.S. is producing more oil and electricity and has a stated energy policy that snubs Canada,

be it our oil or our electricity.

There’s another little problem that escapes the usual public notice and that is that province charges Hydro for the water it uses. I think it’s about $600 million. That’s a bill to Hydro customers, but a revenue to the province. The province also charges Hydro for guaranteeing their debt with lenders, which is theoretically cheaper than Hydro having to pay more for their debt servicing costs if they didn’t have the guarantee.

Lots of issues, not sure if there are answers, but don’t bet on hydro rates going down.

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.

Climate Clip - Politically

At the end of last week’s climate clip I said “..let’s just panic – much more useful politically”. Two recent tragedies will prove this statement to be more than a figure of speech. I’ll start with the condo collapse in Florida and then finish with the Lytton fire.

There were many reasons involved in the collapse of the Champlain Towers in Surfside, Florida, none of which had anything to do with climate change. However, in just a few days of the disaster a Biden official, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was quick to say that “it is possible climate change led to the partial condominium collapse in Miami, Fl.” When questioned by a CNN reporter she added, “Obviously, we don’t know fully but we do know that the seas are rising.” (Really?

See climate clips 6a and b). She continued, “I mean, we know that we’re losing inches and inches of beaches, not just in Florida but all around...this is a phenomenon that will continue, whether we’ll have to wait to see what the analysis is for this building, but the issue about resiliency and making sure we adapt to this change in climate, that means levees need to be built, sea walls need to be built, that means infrastructure needs to be built.”

Aha, there it is – Biden’s infrastructure bill! That’s politics, folks.

Now for the real reasons the structural experts are saying caused the fall. The towers were built on a barrier island. Even climate scientists and geologists have warned architects that this type of island cannot be responsibly developed. They are made of a loose mixture of sand and mud, provide a natural protection for the mainland and they move. In a study published in the journal “Ocean and Coastal Management” in 2020, it was found that the town of Surfside had moved every year throughout the 1990’s. Additionally there has been subsidence of 1-3 millimeters per year in one place on the east side of this island – right under the Champlain Towers. In 2018 a structural engineer’s report revealed leaking water around the pool deck which weakened the cement in the building. A sinkhole was seen beside the pool by a resident just before the condo fell. Further

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Lytton, BC and Surfside, Fl reports stated that the steel rods inside the cement were rusted and corroded. There were cracks in the lower level cement.

The Miami Herald wrote that a lot of construction done in the Miami area during the 1980’s, when the condo was built, was shoddy and substandard. It was literally a disaster waiting to happen, all because of human incompetence, not the climate.

Now, closer to home. There is no way under Heaven that I would downplay the seriousness of the fire that destroyed the town of Lytton, BC but I must point out the utter depravity of the climate activists who are blaming the fire on climate change.

Here are a few of their comments: “Lytton...became on June 29 the sad national symbol of planetary overheating with 49.6 C...Canary in the mine of a boiling climate, Lytton suffocates today because of planetary overconsumption.” - The Quebec daily “The Duty”.

“This is not a new normal, it’s a new baseline. Summers will not get cooler as we battle climate change.” - Richard Cannings, MP “The specific cause of the Lytton fire is under investigation, but the climate science doesn’t lie. It’s getting hotter, more often, creating dryer conditions...Climate change is the lynchpin that allows these kind of cascading events to happen.” - Ryan MacDonald from The Globe.

And of course, Greta Thunberg piped in with,”This heatwave is just getting started...many media outlets fail to make the connection...Now scores of people have died from the heatwave and the record breaking Canadian town’s on fire...continuing to destroy present and future living conditions – opening new pipelines, oilfield and investing fantasy amounts into fossil fuel infrastructure, despite all the beautiful words.”

BC Premier Horgan: “...this is not necessarily a one-time occurrence, and we now have to prepare for successive seasons like this...build a future that is climate-friendly and ready to met the challenges of a changing world.”

But the investigators are saying different things – that the fire

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started inside the town, that it was likely of human origin, or as some residents have said – a train seen going through the town just before the fire started threw off sparks and was videotaped on fire. Both Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways run train services through Lytton. It is a very important transportation route for the movement of goods across Western Canada and the rest of the continent. In the days of steam, the grass embankments beside the tracks were kept short and train support cars followed the trains to water down any sparks or dry areas. Those practices no longer take place leaving tinder dry flashpoints ready to burn from sparks off the diesel trains – metal wheels on metal rails.

The forest fires raging throughout the province (about half of which are attributable to human intent or carelessness) were not the cause of the Lytton fire. Unattended campfires, sparks from power tools and machinery, weak infrastructure like power lines are igniting factors according to fire information officer, Erica Berg. We need to let the investigation complete its work and wait for their findings in order to make an intelligent assessment.

Professor Cliff Mass, a meteorologist at the University of Washington stated, “The inaccurate information being distributed about the origins of this heatwave is very disturbing.

Some of this is being done out of ignorance or laziness, but a few individuals are deceiving the public deliberately.”

The heat wave, the forest fires, their causes, effects and history each need an article of their own to understand their real meanings in context, which I hope to do in upcoming articles.

For now I think a comment from a reporter at “the Federalist” says it all: “It’s helpful to remember climate change commentators live by two rules: First, everything is linked to climate change. Second, when in doubt, see rule number one.”

Linda Rioux

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Home Bodies

By Rita Friesen Tracking South...

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t is with a sense of dismay that I note where on the horizon I see the sun rise and then set. Just weeks ago, I looked to the north for the glory of the sunset, and sometimes witnessed the sunrise as the dogs needed to go out. The early rise must have been Henry Hoover’s idea, for Miss Daisy is quite content to lie abed until 6:30, an idea of which I much approve.

Now, at 6:30, the sun is already up but not too high, and no longer north of the window, or directly east, but over to the south.

Noting the crops as we travel, the fall crops are ready to turn, and some cereal crops are whitening, not ripening. The pastures are crisp and the hay lands definitely needing rain for a second cut. The gardens would not be productive without regular watering and would be more productive is we had had rain…wishing. There have been a few cooler nights, for which I am thankful, but they are portends of fall.

There are moments when I feel that summer is over and I never had it. There have been a couple of evenings on a patio, with friends. A few summer suppers, barbeques, salads, watermelon and roll kuchen. I recognise that I need to be thankful for each of these

moments. I realise that these are gifts to be treasured.

I realise that my attitude determines my view. I also realise that I greedily want more summer evenings with friends and bonfires and firef lies and laughter.

Random summer thoughts: I forgo the peace and beauty of the trail north of the cemetery and down below the hospital for several weeks each year in an attempt to avoid ticks on the dog or myself. Thought I had waited long enough, enjoyed a walk and then, late that night, picked a little bugger off my body. It had barely attached, but the reminder is a red welt and a nasty itch.

Before I could truly forget that discomfort, a wasp nailed me on my upper arm. Did not see that coming!

I reacted before it could deposit a full vial of venom, but not before it injected enough warning f luid to cause swelling and much discomfort.

Part of the problem is that I am, by nature, a scratcher. Thankfully, my system has adapted to accepting mosquito bites, and that the insect isn’t as fond of my old blood as it was of my young blood, for my legs and arms used to be dotted with scabs and welts most of the summer.

And so the day light hours are shorter. It is the cycle, the forever and ever cycle, one for which I am truly thankful. I choose to live in a country with seasons.

Just as I would not want a never-ending winter, I do not want a never ending summer. I think what I want is a memory. Those summers of my childhood and youth that felt never-ending. That felt free and perfect. When I was 12, the two summer months were 1/72 of my life and now those two months are 1/450 of my life. I want the larger slice!!!

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y thought for this week is Music. I am not musical, but I can read notes and love to make music.

This past week it was the first time since the Pandemic started that I was privileged to bring the gospel by playing the old-time hymns on the piano for the elderly.

In two places someone accompanied on the guitar. Music is beneficial for young and old and in between. An elderly lady was walking with a walker with someone behind her with the wheelchair. She was smiling when she saw me and told me that the walking was easier with listening to the music. Praise God. When we look at the last five chapters of the Psalms we can read about David’s love of making music and singing.

Psalm 149:1 tells us to “sing to the Lord a new song.” In verse 3 we read “make music to Him with timbrel and harp.”

Psalm 150 tells us in all the verses to “Praise the Lord.”

Let us sing and praise the Lord this week.

MPI and Repair Trade move forward

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After productive discussions, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA) and the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association (MMDA) have agreed to a new Light Vehicle Accreditation Agreement (LVAA) model, which is focused on meaningful consultation between the repair industry and the province’s public auto insurer.

The existing LVAA will expire on July 26, 2021 and over the next two weeks repair shops will transition to a new agreement.

The new LVAA model also includes a standalone consultation framework to ensure industry associations continue to have the opportunity to raise ideas, discuss emerging trends and share concerns from their members directly with MPI on their behalf.

This framework outlines the creation of three standing committees – Technical and Parts Committee, Glass Committee, and Program and Accreditation Committee.

“The shared responsibility that MPI and the repair industry hold in providing safe and proper repairs to Manitobans requires a strong, trusted and collaborative relationship,” said Eric Herbelin, President & CEO, MPI. “I know that this new LVAA model will allow us to continue to be good partners by listening to valuable perspectives, and most importantly, ensure a strong repair shop network for our customers.”

This focus on building a collaborative relationship was an important component of the new model for industry representatives.

“Knowing the association's voice on behalf of shops of all sizes, from all corners of the province, will continue to be heard at the table was a significant component of this new framework for our industry,” said Johnny Vernaus, President, ATA. “I’m pleased to see the establishment of these committees and I look forward to productive discussions that will happen as a result.”

Based on the constructive engagement from all involved to find this new path forward, the ATA, MMDA and MPI remain committed to growing this partnership in a mutuallybeneficial way.

“This model helps create stability for the auto repair industry throughout Manitoba. As we hope to soon put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us all, it’s an important time for many businesses to look to the future and this new structure helps our members do that with opportunities for our voices to be heard,” said Geoff Sine, Executive Director, MMDA. There are no anticipated customer impacts to this transition

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Riverdale Municipality minutes June 15, 2021

The minutes of the regular meeting of Council for Riverdale Municipality held in the Council Chambers on the 15th day of June 2021.

Mayor Todd Gill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., the regular meeting agenda dated June 15, 2021 was adopted as presented; the minutes of June 1st and the special meeting minutes of June 8, 2021 were also adopted as circulated.

Delegation: The Council for Riverdale Municipality recessed the Regular Meeting of Council at 6:05 p.m. to sit as a Public Hearing to hear representation on an application for conditional use.

Utility Billing Dispute – Fehr - metre to be sent for testing per policy. Update to Policy – fees have changed.

The Council approved the revised the Water & Sewer Dispute Resolution Policy to reflect a change in cost for service.

Report on Road 120W - shallow one foot swail/cleanout to assist with water flow.

Columbia Street repair will be budget for 2022 and will temporarily repaired with concrete.

A monthly report from Chief Klassen was reviewed and filed. Police vehicles were discussed and prices are to be submitted by RPS. The List of Accounts submitted to Council and was certified by said council and totalling the sum of $404.467.19 being cheques numbered 10889 to 10977 were passed for payment.

The bank reconciliation for the general/utility bank account for May 2021 was adopted as presented.

The financial statement for the period ended May 31, 2021 was adopted as presented.

William Scott Ramsay owner of the property legally described as being; Lot 2; Plan 54791 in the SW 19-12-20 W, applied to the Council of Riverdale Municipality for conditional use approval in order to a non-farm dwelling in the “RA” zone. After careful consideration of the application and any representations made for or against

it, the Council of Riverdale Municipality approved the application.

The road haul agreement is to be submitted to the property owners of SW 3012-20 as a condition of their application for Conditional Use as written.

Riverdale Municipality received a proposal to subdivide Pt. SE 26-12-21W, Lots 14, 15 & 16, Blk 34, Pl 286 BLTO RIVERDALE M; The Council of Riverdale Municipality approved the subdivision application, file number 4443-21-8287.

The tennis courts during the recreation report, their usage and value need to be determined.

New business: Shelby Schmidt was awarded the 2021 Riverdale Municipality Citizenship Award in the amount of $200.

The incident reporting policy was adopted as presented.

The Council accepted the offer to purchase lots 8/9 Block 38, plan 286 for $0.20 per square foot totalling $2800+gst submitted by Shane Dickson; the purchaser is responsible for all legal costs and transfer fees.

The date for tax sale be set as December 14, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the Riverdale Municipality council chambers.

By-Law No. 2021-06, of Riverdale Municipality to establish the maximum speed limit on a roadway or portion of roadway under the traffic authority’s jurisdiction was given its third and final reading.

By-Law No. 2021-07, of Riverdale Municipality to amend Zoning By-Law No. 2016-02, as amended, was given its first reading.

Councillor’s remarks & suggestions: The south-west corner at Daly Beach Road and Wahtopanah requires scrubbing for visibility. The horse ring requires some attention to keep up with basic maintenance and a sign at landfill was suggested to recognize “Acres of RCC”; Road 127 requires gravel repair and reclamation.

RM of Oakview meeting minutes June 8, 2021

The agenda for June 8, 2021 were adopted as presented. The minutes of the ninth regular meeting were also adopted.

Reception of delegations B. Kingdon attended the meeting to discuss matters regarding the operations of public works including rural gravel road repairs and problem areas, equipment repairs, drainage, ditch work to be completed in Rapid City, waste management, municipal community wells, Rapid City hydrant testing, as well as other topics pertaining to the operation of public works.

Bylaws Authorize the expenditure and borrowing of funds for the construction of municipal shops, tabled.

Establishment of Wards for Election Purposes the CAO updated on important dates as well as the public notices that would be in the newspapers.

Unfinished business An offer to Purchase Kubota 2014 ZD 326 (diesel) zero turn with 60” deck was tabled.

General business Council reviewed the letter stating that 75per cent of the municipal operating grant was received in the amount of $144,964.58 with the remainder to be provided in September 2021.

The RM of Oakview received tenders for road construction projects for 2021; Whereas four tenders were reviewed for project one repairing portions of Road 88N; the Council of the R. M. of Oakview agreed to accept the tender from Lamb’s Construction for the tendered price of $93,770.00 excluding taxes, to be completed

by July 16, 2021.

The RM of Oakview received tenders for road construction projects for 2021; six tenders were reviewed for project 2 ‘A’ repairing portions of Road 81N; the Council of the R. M. of Oakview agreed to accept the tender from Guscott Backhoe & Trucking for the tendered price of $26,496.25, excluding taxes, to be completed by July 16, 2021.

The RM of Oakview received tenders for road construction projects for 2021; six tenders were reviewed for project 2 ‘B’ repairing portions of Road 81N; the Council of the R. M. of Oakview agreed to accept the tender from Guscott Backhoe & Trucking for the tendered price of $16,187.50, excluding taxes, to be completed by July 23, 2021.

Six tenders were reviewed for project 2 ‘C’ repairing portions of Road 81N; the Council of the R. M. of Oakview agreed to accept the tender from Guscott Backhoe & Trucking for the tendered price of $20,234.38, excluding taxes, to be completed

by July 30, 2021.

The Council of the R. M. of Oakview agreed to accept the tender from Guscott Backhoe & Trucking for the tendered price of $16,187.50, excluding taxes, to be completed by July 30th, 2021.

Three tenders were received and reviewed for paving certain streets in the L.U.D. of Oak River with the understanding that government funding will be received; the Council of the R. M. of Oakview agreed to accept the tender from Zenith Paving for the tendered price of $242,682.00, excluding taxes, to be completed by August 31st, 2021.

Councillor Mark Gill declared a personal interest in the following item and withdrew from the meeting. The Council of the R. M. of Oakview agree to accept the tender from Gill Farm Ltd for the tendered price of $17,500, excluding taxes, for the demolition and clean up to be completed by June 30, 2021 The RM of Oakview advertised request for proposals for municipal auditing services; Whereas two proposals were received and reviewed as advertised; It was agreed that the MNP LLP proposal to provide Municipal Audit Services for years 2021 through 2023 for the amount of $16,500.00 for 2021, excluding taxes would be accepted.

GD Newton is completing drainage work for the RM of Oakview; The Council of the RM of Oakview agreed to contract Tri Wave Construction to complete the drainage work along Sample Ave as per the engineered drainage plan for the cost of $21,466.28.

The Council of the RM of Oakview agree to hire Viking Excavation to complete the drainage work as quoted for a total of $22,600.00 for Section A.

8. Municipal Shop Project Update - Council discussed the concept drawings and will speak with other municipalities who have recently complete similar projects.

Rapid City Dam Repair Update – The general contractor for Manitoba Infrastructure (Hatch) will be providing the municipality and residents of Rapid City with information regarding the repairs to the dam.

Rapid City Landfill Environmental Permitting and Transfer Station Update – Commenting on the application closed May 30th. The CAO will contact Burns Maendel for an update prior to the next council meeting.

Rapid City Beach and Campground Washroom - Beach Reservoir committee recommended that the municipality install RFP panelling in the building. Council discussed the project and with the projected cost of $4,000 it was decided that we will install the panels into the plan for a new facility. Emergency 1 has started the remediation work and the work should be completed in the next few weeks.

Cardale Community Park & Clean up, Letter to Council – Council reviewed a brief letter regarding the Cardale playground and replacement of fencing. The group plans to submit a new letter providing further details. Council will review the information once received.

Midwest Planning – Proposed 2nd Single Family Dwelling, NW 11-14-20 W Ken and Kerri Hinsburg are proposing to locate an additional single-family dwelling on the NW ¼ of 11-14-20W for family members who are actively involved in the agricultural operation; The council of the R. M. of Oakview do hereby agreed the applicant is “actively involved” in the agricultural operation and the locating of the second dwelling will be considered as a permitted use.

The Council of the R.M. Oakview approved subdivision File #4107-21-8288, SE 35-15-21W with the following conditions; 1.

That a Conditional Use Order be granted for the farm dwelling 2. That a Variation Order be granted reducing the required site width from 200 feet down to the proposed 75.5 feet.

The Council discussed that the private road to Christies Organics has been closed to truck traffic by the owner. All trucks will be required to access the pit from the north municipal road allowance.

Rapid City Utility Line Flushing and Testing – The municipality was waiting for the official report for testing of the waterlines and fire hydrants. Tabled.

Municipal Property Standards Update – All properties previously in contravention of the property standards by-law list have received final notices. Properties will be cleaned up after June 30 without notice. Community inspections will be taking place in the next couple weeks with new orders being sent to properties in contravention of the by-law.

The Council of the R.M. of Oakview agreed that new summer students be reimbursed minimum wage plus .50 cents; summer students who return for the second year be reimbursed minimum wage plus .75 cents; and summer students who return for the third year get reimbursed minimum wage plus $1.00 per hour for 2021.

The Council of the RM of Oakview authorized the CAO to hire five summer students for 2021.

The senior election official must hold a by-election when requested to do so by council; The Council of the R. M. of Oakview do hereby request the SEO to hold a by-election as soon as reasonably practical.

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DIAGRAMS COURTESY OF THE MANITOBA AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM

Above: A depiction of how the flat warehouse would have looked in its prime. Farmers delivered their grain to these warehouses in the early days of Manitoba agriculture. On one side there was a ramp for horse-drawn wagons, as shown, and rails on the other for loading into box cars. Grain was moved in and out by scoop or in cloth sacks, sometimes with the aid of small carts on rails. Slow and labour intensive! The warehouses were quickly replaced by elevators.

Brookdale’s old flat warehouse (above) is going to be moved to the grounds of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum. It is planned that it will be located between the railway station and the grain elevator, along the railway track (top left). The warehouse will be renovated as an exhibit on the history of prairie grain storage.

Currently, the MAM is raising funds to acquire the resources needed to get the building moved and complete the restoration project. Those interested in helping out and/or reading the full history of flat warehouses are encouraged to visit www.mbagmuseum.ca/collections-exhibits/flatwarehouse.

The flat warehouse at Brookdale was constructed in 1902 and used for much of the 20th century to store farm supplies and hardware. It is the last surviving flat warehouse on the prairies.

‘A complete disregard for the parliamentary system!’

MP Dan Mazier miffed at move to delay Bill C-208

By Eoin Devereux Rivers Banner Dauphin-Swan RiverNeepawa Member of Parliament (MP) Dan Mazier is unhappy with the recent actions on a bill that would ease the tax burden on small businesses and farm operations. The Federal Finance Department recently announced that it will delay the implementation of Bill C-208.

The bill, which had been introduced by BrandonSouris MP Larry Maguire last year, would amend the federal Income Tax Act by reducing the amount of taxes paid by families selling small businesses or farms.

Under current regulations, when a person sells their business or farm to a family member, the difference between the sale price and the original purchase price is considered a dividend. However, if the business or farm is sold to

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Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa Member of Parliament Dan Mazier (on left) sat down with NACTV Coffee Chat host Lyle Watson on Friday, July 9 to discuss several topics of interest.

a non-family member, the sale is considered a capital gain, which is taxed at a lower rate.

The House of Commons had passed Bi l l C-208 with the support of the opposition parties and 19 Liberal MPs back

in May. The Trudeau government announced on June 30 that it would delay its implementation over concerns that the bill creates an opportunity for tax avoidance “that undermines the equity of Canada’s tax system.”

Disregarding government Mazier, who was an avid supporter of the bill and spoke on its behalf during the deliberation process. In a recent interview with Lyle Watson on N AC T V ’s C of fe e Chat, Mazier expressed his frustration on this unprecedented decision.

“T he L ibera ls have decided to block it. [The bill] received royal assent and they’ve basically stopped it and said ‘No, we’re going to enact it.’ It’s the first time in Canadian history,” said Mazier. “I don’t know what’s going to become of it, I don’t know why they’re doing it. We need to figure out what the implications of that is. But, that’s just how much this government is starting to disregard parliament. I think it’s a pretty common theme, as we’ve seen during this session. Just a complete disregard for the parlia-

mentary system and the rest of us. This just goes beyond partisan politics.

It’s just them figuring they can rule the country as they see fit.”

Under the current federal rules, this move by

the Finance Department ca n delay Bi l l C -20 8 until January 1, 2022. It could also, however, pave the way for a revision or outright repeal of the law.

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It may be time to get familiar with that document when we are winding down and beginning to rest, when we are nally still, that God can get to work on us; when so you know what to do to keep your family safe.

Behind only United States, Canada sees the most torwe are better able to be aware of God’s presence, when nado activity annually each year – focused on southern we can hear God’s voice more easily. Scriptures assure Ontario and the three Prairie provinces. With the peak us God is always with us,page it’s4just that it’s harder forBasswood) us Continued from City & activity for tornadoes occurring any time between April to be with God until our work day is coming to an end19th, 2021 – SEO August announces Eoin Devereux and September, we’re right By at the heart of a potential andConfirmation we can begin of to By-Election rest in God’sDates presence.

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• Indoor gatherings at • Public outdoor gatherOn Wednesday, July 14, private residences are perings increase to a maximum with a campaign finance package Hamiota Health Foundation; premier Brian Pallister mitted to a maximum of of 150 people; June 18th and June 25th, 2021 – Therefore, Ross Argue has been apNotice of Nominations and Notice of pointed as the representative for the and Dr. Brent Roussin, the five people, plus the housechief public health officer, hold members; More on page 7 Registration is being published in “Riv- RM of Oakview. announced that the second • Indoor gatherings in ers Banner” and “Minnedosa Tribune” The Council of the RM of Oakview July 7th, 2021 – Nomination period accepted the April 2021 f inancial phase of the province’s Thank you to Way-Mor Agencies Ltd. for purchasing my 4-H steer. reopening plan will move begins at 8:30 a.m. statements as presented.

July 13th, 2021 – Nomination period The R. M. of Oakview’s General Pay ahead a few weeks earlier closes at 4:30 p.m.

List Cheque’s #7541-#7615 and Payroll than previously proposed.

July 14th, 2021 – Candidates may Cheques #53864 – #53899 amounting This decision comes after Hamiota’s withdraw in writing today if at leastLakeside to $226,577.26 and unpaid invoices Manitoba reached the Septic NDREA one candidate remains amounting to $35,306.75, having been vaccination target needed Service Stylist Heather for Fast the second phase ofDAMSON July 15th, 2021 – SEO declares ac- certified by said Committee, be passed Stylist Wendy Harder Actively serving Rivers Minnedosa-based mobile dental hygienist reopening several weeks clamation or proceeds with Notice ofandfor payment.

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8 Rivers Banner July 16, 2021

Province announces corporation to disperse grants to community organizations that support victims of crime

The Manitoba government has provided $5 million to a new community-led corporation to support community organizations to deliver programs that support and address the diverse needs of victims of crime or those who experience victimization in Manitoba, Justice Minister Cameron Friesen announced today.

“It is more important than ever to expand supports for victims of crime and their families,” said Friesen.

“The ability to access a full continuum of supports and services is essential to help people heal from these experiences. We are proud to be providing $5 million to create this new community-led corporation that will provide greater resources and new opportunities to organizations who support people who have experienced crime and victimization.”

Victims’ Assistance Community Grants Inc., a non-profit organization, will be provided a one-time funding transfer of $5 million by the government from victim surcharge revenue collected through the courts. The corporation will use the funds to assist community-based organizations across Manitoba to enhance supports and services to people who are victims of crime, or who experience victimization in Manitoba. This funding will be fully expended by the organization over a period of five years.

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Led by a board of directors who ref lect the diversity of those experiencing victimization across the province, the corporation is mandated to administer funds to support specific groups that are most impacted by crime, including Indigenous peoples, who are disproportionately victimized in Manitoba.

“I look forward to working with both Wilma Derksen and Cydney Bergen on this new corporation,” said Ron Evans, board chair, Victims’ Assistance Community Grant Inc. “Collectively, we bring a diverse experience and we welcome this unique opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of many. We look forward to hearing from and working with the many groups who will likely be seeking assistance from this new entity. We will endeavor to move as expeditiously as possible.”

“Our thanks go to the individuals who have consented to become directors of the new corporation - Ron Evans, Wilma Derksen, and Cydney Bergen,” said Friesen. “This group of distinguished Manitobans who each has the trust and confidence of all Manitobans, who understand the issues and will work self lessly to help victims of crime.”

The minister noted today’s announcement builds off the Manitoba government’s recent investment of $6.4 million across 24 community organizations to

deliver programs that address the diverse needs of victims including $850,000 for agencies that support survivors of sexual violence, and aligns with key government priorities, which include: • the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action; • the 231 Calls for Justice in Reclaiming Power and Place: the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Women and Girls; • Manitoba’s Framework: Addressing Gender-Based Violence; and • Manitoba’s Criminal Justice System Modernization Strategy.

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