March 3, 2023

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By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

Can collections for

tion to the schools.

Minor hockey players strike gold

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.

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

A few of our local minor hockey players struck gold this weekend at the female provincials.

Pictured are Aria Elliott, Callie Sonnenberg, Blake Airey and Prairie Chiborak who were members of the Hamiota Huskies U11 team that won in Miami. Meanwhile, in Pierson Stella Roulette, Annette Potgieter, and Britton Blandford were members of the U15 Huskies who also captured a provincial title. Congratulations from the Rivers Jets to the girls on a fantastic accomplishment.

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

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

tors truly enjoyed watching some fantastic curling events. More than 8 volunteers were kept busy with preparing the ice and helping organize the event. Burgers were hot, drinks were cold and a great time was had by all.

cans from the school foyer into the church basement the afternoon of March 21, where the food was weighed and sorted. Although the project was a senior students brainstorm, the entire high school was encouraged to participate. The collegiate hosted a poor boy floor hockey tournament in which to play,

and Chimo Beach areas for contributions from the community.

When all was said and done, the scales at Riverdale Harvest noted a total of 434 pounds, “a fabulous amount,” says Heather.

A total of 24 games were played over the

“We are so pleased they decided to help those we serve. A lot of times kids don’t get enough credit but this group of students

Oak River’s next bonspiel will be March 24 –March 26. It will be a two person spiel. Everyone is welcome. There will be a roast beef supper on Friday night and a free live band. Contact Ryan Brown 204-5736198 or Randy Kuculym 204-868-5490 to join in the fun

put away in the proper place on the shelving units. They were fantastic! We are very, very pleased.”

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.

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By Chad Carpenter

Rita Friesen

Farmer’s daughter leads to love of animals

Keystone Party trying to feed hunger for change

Manitoba is about to experience a fifth political party. Only three parties, the Progressive Conservatives, the NDP and the Liberals have seats in the Manitoba legislature. The Green Party doesn’t have a seat and as far as I can remember, it never has. There are a number of other parties that can, at best be called fringe parties but party number five, the Keystone Party, may be a force to be reckoned with starting this year.

Last week, the Keystone Party held a meeting last week in Gladstone, one of several with a few more planned around the province. Keystone leader Kevin Friesen, a Manitou farmer, outlined their platform. Some of the key points focused on fundamental rights and personal freedoms. As well, they trumpeted a need for limitations to government size and spending, the importance for equal distribution of health care and education opportunities and a tougher stance on crime.

Most Manitobans would see these as desirable goals although the NDP and Liberal parties tend to get a bit carried away on spending a lot of borrowed money and appear to be softer on crime than the PCs. The question needs to be asked, why a new party and why now?

New parties almost always emerge out of discontent with the status quo. The seeds of discontent in Manitoba have had a fairly large garden to grow in. The perceived need for a new party is largely sprouting in the garden known as the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba.

To understand why that is happening it’s necessary to go back to the 1980s and 90s. The political success of PC Premier Gary Filmon ruled the 90s decade. Filmon won three consecutive elections and only lost the fourth because

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of a dumb plan by a handful of back room operatives to set up a vote splitting scheme. When Filmon lost, the party did some introspection, largely in the back rooms and without much attention to the grassroots and especially the rural grassroots. A nice man named Stu Murray became leader. While he had a lot of Liberal connections, the party bosses felt that Murray could do the job and lead the party back to power. He didn’t and he was knifed in the back at a revolt at a party convention. I was at that convention and saw it all happen. At least I saw the more public part.

So the people who knifed Stu Murray plotted to find an even nicer, kinder, gentle person to lead the party. The chosen one, again picked by the party elites, was Hugh McFadyen. He lead the party to two defeats in 2007 and 2011 respectively and resigned.

So, the hunt was on again but only one man stepped up, Brian Pallister. Pallister made no pretence of being anything but conservative. Lo and behold, he won two elections by a large margin. Admittedly, Pallister’s victories were held against a back drop of a tired and floundering NDP party. A series of events and characteristics lead to Pallister resigning. He did a lot of good things, not the least of which was assembling and enabling a very good group of MLAs. They all have their faults for sure, but I would say that,

for the most part, the Pallister group was very good. But along came Covid-19, a bungled federal approach to the pandemic forced upon the provinces and a slow but sure wearing down of Pallister’s patience. He gradually wore out and lost the confidence of his supporters.

Pallister leaving created a vacuum and once again, the party elites seized matters into their own hands, didn’t consult the members very well and orchestrated the hurried election of Heather Stefanson. That plan was almost overturned by a grassroots movement headed by former MP Shelly Glover, a plan that fell only a few votes short.

The party’s meandering decades long search for leadership only had electoral success with strong conservatives, namely Filmon and Pallister. Many feel that Stefanson’s leadership is throwback to the days of leaders without the characteristics of Filmon and Pallister. That in itself provides fertile ground for new party seeds. Add to that the fact that it seems no amount of money or pandering to what seem like unrealistic demands from various unions, people like possible Keystone Party supporters believe a new approach is needed. Played out against a backdrop of a federal Liberal party and leader dropping in popularity, public opinion is leaning towards change. Whether the Keystone Party can capture that longing for change remains to be seen.

‘I think that I could turn and live with animals. They do not sweat and whine about their condition. Not one is dissatisfied.’ Walt Whitman

The poet has a point. I also disagree with him for I believe some are dissatisfied, though they have no recourse in changing their conditions. An animal caged all its life knows nothing else; that does not mean it is satisfied or content. So I’ll go with the part I agree with- I think I could turn and live with animals.

In my early years as a farmer’s daughter, we always had cats and dogs. They were practical contributing members of the farmyard. The cats kept the mice numbers down and the dogs took care of the rats, gophers and errant critters. None of them were pedigree creatures. The dogs were trained to be useful rounding up cattle and herding sheep. I recall with delight training Rena, a golden haired medium size dog, to work with the sheep. After watching me gallop and twirl and bark fiercely, it looked like enough fun that she joined in the game/work. We didn’t have a lot of dogs, but always one. And with being sheep keepers the dog needed to be neutered or there was no insurance on the flock. Made/makes sense.

The cats didn’t become house cats until there were less children in the home, possibly because my mother loved canaries and always had a ‘Peter’ in a cage. Yep, she named everyone of them the same name. Cats and canaries are the stuff of the Bugs Bunny Show! Once cats were allowed to be house pets, they were inside outside beings, calling all the shots. Very cat like.

Having a household of my own, we soon incorporated cats and dogs as house pets. One the farm Jo was allowed in the entry way but not the house proper. He would sit, chin on the kitchen floor, eyes imploring someone/anyone to let him join his family around the table. The patriarch of the clan took some convicning. Out on the acreage we needed a cat, heck two cats couldn’t keep up with the rodents! Two cats and traps and we still heard the shrews scampering on the attic ceiling. Logic had shifted, whereas one cat would have been too many at one time, one cat alone would be lonely, so we got two. Logic I could agree with! We went from two ordinary farm dogs, one a stray that stayed after the youngest family member thawed a pound one hamburger for a hungry wandering canine, and the other a shared pet with our adult children. In their time, they grew old and died. The place felt a little desolate with only two cats, so we got one little dog, and then another. The household sat at two adults, sundry children, two cats and two dogs, all living in peace and harmony.

I found it extremely difficult to say – see you later- to my little dogs, and was very quick to dispose of all items connected to their care and keeping. In the recent past I have been entrusted with the care and keeping of other’s pets. Works for me!

n the last Sunday of June, 2015, I preached what I thought might be my last sermon as a Transition Minister. One of the questions I was asked that day was how I planned to spend my retirement years. I joking said that I knew I would not be doing one thing. I would not be conducting any more funerals for parents or parents-in-law. My reason? I had run out of my natural market. Both of my parents and both of my wife’s parents had died; and I had conducted the funerals for all four.

Of all the things I have been asked to do in my career, conducting these funerals has been, by far, the greatest honor I could have ever been given; and I will treasure it to the day I die. These and other similar experiences have taught me some valuable lessons about grief and grieving. This week, I want to share four of them with you.

First, I have learned that there is no such thing as the right way or the right time to grieve. My mother shed very few tears at my father’s funeral. “I spent

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the last four years caring for and cleaning up after him as he fought a losing battle with leukemia,” she said. “I’ve done all my crying already. I’m ready for his suffering to end so he can be at peace.” Our entire family followed her example. We were just as prepared for his death as he and mom were. His funeral was vibrant witness to his faith in Jesus Christ. But about three months later, something triggered a reaction in me and I started crying uncontrollably. All the feelings of gratitude for his influence in my life and the loss of his presence in my life hit me at once; and the tears began to flow. That’s what happens some times; because we all grieve at different times and in different ways.

Second, I have learned that we never stop missing those death takes from us. From the day I entered ministry until the day he died, my father took time each day to pray for me. I still remember the day he phoned to ask me the date and time of my first funeral and promised that he would be praying for me on that date and at that time. Those prayers ended 26 years ago when he died. Then my mom stepped into his shoes and continued them until 2005 when she died. I still miss their prayers and the regular phone calls I received from them, encouraging me and assuring me of their love and support.

Third, I have learned that the death of the last of our parents and parents-in-law is the hardest to accept. When my wife’s mom (the last of the four) died, I felt a sense of loneliness that I hadn’t felt before. A dear friend told me that those feelings were normal, because I was now an “adult orphan;”

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an adult with no living parents. Knowing that didn’t make the adjustment any easier; but at least I knew why I felt that way.

Finally, I have learned to cling to my faith. You see, I have read the book. I know how the stories of all who believe in Jesus Christ will end. I still grieve; but I look with confidence to what the Scriptures promise-resurrection, reunion and eternal life with God in bodies that sin cannot corrupt, sickness cannot cripple and death cannot destroy.

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Present in Office: Chairperson, Dennis Hemrica; Councillor, Diana MacDonald; Bob Good; ACAO, Iris Vercaigne; and Kenton LUD Manager, Marty Sigurdson.

1. Meeting Called To Order - Chairperson, Dennis Hemrica called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

2. Adoption of Agenda - Resolution No: KEN23-001 Moved By: Diana MacDonald Seconded By: Bob Good THAT the Kenton LUD

Jigging for Jacks Fishing Derby

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Old Man Winter was not on the side of the Brandon Wildlife Association ice fishing derby participants on Lake Wahtopanah. It was a brisk -32C the morning of February 25th, with hopes of temperatures rising to a mild -16C in the afternoon. There was a total of 137 die hard participants that braved the sub-zero temperature in hopes of winning some of the $5,000 in prize money to be given away.

Fifty Northern Pike were caught during the fourhour time limit. Measuring was a little slow to start, but started picking up closer to lunch and then another push near the end. Smallest pike registered in at 38.5 centimeters and the largest pike came in at a whopping 98 centimeters or 38 inches.

There were three pike submitted in the youth category which is perfect for first, second, and third place. Smallest was 46 centimeters and the largest was 56 centimeters. In the adult pike category prize money was given for the top twelve fish of the derby. Prizes started in twelfth place for one hundred dollars measuring 70.5 centimeters awarded to Jason Allen. Moving all the way to the big prize money in second place Mark Vreeman registered a 89.5 centimeter pike giving him a thousand dollar winning. First place went to Clayton Brown at 98 centimeters and taking home a generous fifteen hundred in cold cash.

The Brandon Wildlife Association would like to thank the volunteers and sponsors of this event as without them events like this would not be possible. All proceeds are re-invested into the local community. Future upcoming projects at the Brandon boat launch will be replacing the dock and upgrading the bathroom facilities. We look forward to all anglers next year coming out and trying their luck again.

LUD Kenton Committee Meeting Minutes - Jan. 18/23

December 2022 Kenton LUD Financial Report be hereby adopted as presented. Carried

December. Foot clinics and organized activities are ongoing.

Rivers Banner Committee agenda of January 18, 2023 be hereby adopted as presented. Carried

3.Confirmation of Minutes Resolution No: KEN23-002 Moved By: Bob Good Seconded By: Diana MacDonald THAT the Minutes of December 19, 2022 be hereby adopted as presented. Carried

4. Business Arising From Minutes: None

5. Correspondence: None

6. Financial Report - Resolution No: KEN23003 Moved By: Diana MacDonald Seconded By: Bob Good THAT the

7. New and Other Business

7.1 2023 Service Plan Resolution No: KEN23004 Moved By: Bob Good Seconded By: Diana MacDonald THAT the LUD of Kenton Committee hereby recommends that the 2023 Service Plan be accepted. Carried

8. WSS Report Kenton LUD Committee member, Bob Good shared that the WSS Coordinator organized a Seniors Christmas Luncheon in

9. Open Forum The Kenton LUD Committee discussed the concerns with emergency room services and supports Council’s efforts in improving health care services within the area.

10. Next Meeting Date February 16, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Kenton LUD Council Chambers.

11. Adjournment

Resolution No: KEN23005 Moved By: Diana MacDonald Seconded By: Bob Good THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:50 a.m

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Rivers dancers compete in Brandon Festival of the Arts

By Jessica Coulter Rivers Banner

These young ladies have made their parents very proud as they competed last week in the Brandon Festival of the Arts.

Both nine-year-old Karrina and seven-year-old Sophia have been dancing since they were two. They attend the Steppin’ Time Dance Studio in Brandon.

Karrina and Sophia’s jazz duet received high praise and the high silver award at the festival. The girls started practicing their duet with Brooke Webber in December, who choreographed the routine. They practice all their routines every week as well as preparing for upcoming ballet, tap and acro exams. If they’re not in class they are at home practicing, getting mom and dad to help with music, timing, flip overs and anything else they can think of.

Meadow Chiborak is fourteen years old and has been dancing since she was two years old. She began her dance career with Razzamatazz dance studio in Rivers, but unfortunately with the club closing this year it was time to move her dance classes to Steppin’ Time Dance in Brandon, where she dances 2-3 times a week.

Meadow preformed her acro solo this past week at the festival and received a silver award. She also preformed 5 other dances including jazz, two ballets, lyrical and a group acro. The awards from those range from silver to high silver.

The dance portion concluded on Feb 25 with a Showcase of some of the best dances.

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Riverdale Harvest Report

By Sharlette Paddock Riverdale Harvest Chair

We as a Board are continually thankful for the way our community steps up and helps keep our program running. We have appreciated each and every donation! The one time gift to the consistent monthly contributors; the fundraising done by other groups on our behalf and the government support. We received a grant from Rivers and Area Community Foundation to help with the cost of replacing the stairs at our entrance in November. We have also received a grant from Manitoba’s Food Security Fund to help with the increased costs of stocking our shelves.

We have handed out 37 hampers in the month of January. This included 20 children receiving

school snacks in their hampers. We try to make sure that children are not going hungry. We gladly support families and individuals that are having a rough time making ends meet. If you are finding that you are having a hard time keeping food on your table please know that we are here to help. Our hours are Thursdays 9:30am to 11:30am at the back door of Zion Church, 580 2nd Avenue. If you need to discuss alternate arrangements please contact me, Sharlette Paddock, at 204-3287341.

We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on April 17, 2023 at 7pm at Zion Church. If you are interested in learning more about our food bank or volunteering with us you are welcome to attend.

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Dan Mazier came to Rivers to have coffee with the community on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. He met with everyone at the Behlen Lounge upstairs in the Rivers Curling Club at 2:30pm.

Mazier kicked off the morning at the Rivers Kids Club, met with the local RM of Riverdale CAO, Kat Bridgeman, received an update at the Blue Crescent Hotel, and stopped in to meet with locals over coffee at the curling club.

Mazier said he took notice of all the exciting things happening in the growing community of Rivers and he is looking forward to visiting again soon.

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On February 26, 2023

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MARJORIE ISABELL TAIT

JUNE 22, 1930 – FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Marjorie Isabell Tait (nee Greaves) passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Riverdale Personal Care Home.

Marjorie was born in Morton Municipality on June 22, 1930 and attended Desford School. She worked at Harold’s Café in Boissevain until she married Leonard Tait on August 1, 1951.

Marjorie was a member at St. Paul’s United Church in Boissevain, part of the Red Cross, Tops and a 4-H Leader. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, children’s activities and babysitting grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed flea markets, craft sales and toy shows, travelling and meeting all the people at the sales. Marjorie’s special interest was crocheting clothes for all the dolls she purchased and then would unwillingly have to part with at craft and doll shows. At Riverdale Personal Care Home, Marjorie’s favourite things were Bingo and doing puzzles.

Marjorie was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Leonard H. Tait; parents Eva and Harry Greaves; parents-in-law Geraldine and Harold Tait; sister Audrey (Pat) Rivest; brother Clair Greaves; sisters-in-law Thelma (Stu) McMullan and Lillian (Ed) Huska.

Marjorie will be lovingly remembered by her children Valerie (Alvin) Taft, Linda Eide, Jim (Colleen) Tait, Glen (Marie) Tait, Lawrence Tait, Joan (Fred) Allen, Brian (Melonie) Tait and Ken (Shauna) Tait, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great great grandson, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The Celebration of Marjorie’s Life was held at Rivers United Church on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 followed by interment at Rivers Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Marjorie may be made to Riverdale Personal Care Home, Rivers United Church, Handi-Van, Red Cross or the Children’s Wish Foundation.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at www. memorieschapel.com. Arrangements with Memories Chapel, Brandon 1-855-727-0330.

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14. WARD, REEVE & ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

14.1 WARD 1 - NEIL WALDNER

Councillor Waldner reported that Richmond Surveys has completed a portion of the survey for the backlanes in Douglas, Broadway Street is still needing to be completed.

14.2 WARD 2 - GREGG CAMPBELL Councillor Campbell was absent.

14.3 WARD 3 - ROD PATERSON Councillor Paterson had nothing to report.

14.4 WARD 4 - WES PANKRATZ Councillor Pankratz had nothing to report.

14.5 WARD 5 - CAMERON HALES Councillor Hales had nothing to report.

14.6 WARD 6 - MELISSA BROMLEY Councillor Bromley had nothing to report.

14.7 REEVE REPORTCHES BOLLMAN Reeve Bollman had nothing to report.

14.8 ADMINISTRATION REPORT CAO Paulsen reported that she is attending the Finance Bootcamp from February 15-17th, 2023 and provided an update that the new municipal website will launch on February 22, 2023.

15. COMMITTEE REPORTS

15.1 FINANCE - INCLUDING ASSET MANAGEMENT (BROMLEY/ PANKRATZ)

Councillor Bromley had nothing to report.

15.1.1 2023 BUDGET MEETING DATE, FINANCIAL PLAN HEARING DATE, ANNUAL RATEPAYERS MEETING DATE 2023-033

Mover: Councillor Hales Seconder: Councillor Waldner

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Rural Municipality of Elton set meetings as follows:

1) Financial Plan Project Review Meeting: Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m.;

2) Financial Plan Public Hearing & Annual Ratepayers Meeting: Thursday, April 20th, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. at Elton Community Center. CARRIED

15.1.2 INTEREST EARNED IN 2022

15.2 EMERGENCY MEASURES (PANKRATZ/PATERSON)

A brief discussion of the training that Council and Staff have attended in the last month included: Emergency Training for

Meeting minutesContinued from Feb. 24/23

Elected Officials (Dauphin) Councillor Bollman and CAO Paulsen attended.

•EMO Training with Province (Brandon) Councillor Pankratz, CAO Paulsen and Administrative Assistant Burdeniuk attended.

•Manitoba Disaster Management Conference (Wpg) Councillor Paterson, CAO Paulsen, and Administrative Assistant Christy Burdeniuk attended.

•MAMEC - Module Four - Municipal Emergency Coordinator Training will be coming soon.

15.3 MACHINERY/ PROPERTY - INCLUDING ACCESSIBILITY (CAMPBELL/WALDNER)

Councillor Waldner reported that the Machinery and Property Committee is currently in discussion to trade in Grader #2. Once quotes have been reviewed a recommendation to Council will be presented.

15.4 PERSONNEL/ HEALTH & SAFETY (BROMLEY/WALDNER)

Councillor Bromley updated Council that the CAO’s performance review will be completed in the near future. Staff and Council need to complete hearing tests, WHMIS, and renew their First Aid Course in 2023. Administration will obtain quotes for staff and council to receive or renew courses.

15.4.1 STAFF OVERTIME

15.4.1.1 CAO OVERTIME 2023-034

Mover: Councillor

Pankratz Seconder: Councillor Paterson BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Rural Municipality of Elton hereby approve CAO overtime as follows:

January 2023 - 3 hours

CARRIED

15.5 PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CAMPBELL/ BROMLEY)

Reeve Bollman reported on the Keystone Planning District Board meetings, the status of the Development Plan, and the budgeting process for KPD.

15.6 ELTON MUNICIPAL UTILITY (HALES/ PANKRATZ) Councillor

Hales reported that Elton will require a location to place the sludge from the Lagoon, surrounding landowners will be contacted to see if they would be in favour of entering into an agreement to receive the sludge.

15.6.1 MWSB 5-YEAR

JECT REQUESTS 2023-

035 Mover: Councillor Hales Seconder: Councillor Paterson

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Elton hereby approve the submission of the capital projects for financial consideration for 2024-2029 to be included in the Manitoba Water Services Board 5-Year Capital Plan.CARRIED

15.6.2 CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

15.7 ROADS (HALES/ WALDNER)

Councillor Hales had nothing to report.

15.8 INTEGRATED WASTE (HALES/PANKRATZ)

Councillor Hales reported that a lawyer has been retained to work out an agreement between Celtic and Evergreen to get the Gasifier working. A new Volvo Loader was purchased for Evergreen.

15.9 CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

15.9.1 ASSINIBOINE WEST WATERSHED DISTRICT (BROMLEY)

Councillor Bromley had nothing to report.

15.9.2 CENTRAL ASSINIBOINE WATERSHED DISTRICT (PANKRATZ)

Councillor Pankratz that some workshops will be coming up in the near future which includes one from Ryan Canart on Cover Crops in Portage La Prairie.

15.9.3 DELTA AQUIFER MANAGEMENT (PANKRATZ)

Councillor Pankratz had nothing to report.

15.9.4 WHITEMUD WATERSHED DISTRICT (PANKRATZ)

Councillor Pankratz had nothing to report.

15.10 WESTERN CAUCUS (BOLLMAN/ BROMLEY)

Reeve Bollman reported that he and CAO Paulsen attended the Western Caucus meeting in Virden where Prairie Mountain Health attended to have discussions in regards to the shortages of Doctors and Nurses in Manitoba. The regulations of the College of Physicians and the College of Nursing are one of the many issues that are causing these shortages.

16. CORRESPONDENCE

16.1 MTI PERMITSIGN FOR DAN MAZIER

16.2 HUDSON BAY ROUTE ASSOCIATION LETTER

16.3 MANITOBA COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM

17. RFNOW PATH APPROVALS (INFORMATION) None

18. NOTICE OF MOTION None

Rivers Jets play-offs

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Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, our Rivers Jets came out on the wrong side of a 7-1 final. Joben Smith scored the goal. Thanks to those who made Saturday the biggest crowd of the year.

The inaugural season came to an end last night with a hard fought 1-0 loss in Elkhorn in game 3.

The executive and coaching staff had set a goal of winning a playoff

series at the start of the year, and they are happy to accomplish that. They are proud of the team for a great year.

To go 11-7, in the toughest half of a very tough West Division and finish 4th before sweeping Deloraine, was great.

To the fans, Rivers Jets are already the talk of the league. They came out and filled the RCC every night, not to mention some of them who didn’t miss many on the road. The team says thank you very much.

To all the wives and girlfriends, as well as

Scott Moore, Jherrad Cumming, Eric McLean, Brian English, Jamie McFadden, and Riley Willows for all who work off the ice volunteering, thanks. Thanks to Riley, Ryan, Tyler, Brady, Alastair, and Mike for getting everything started and for the passion they have shown in getting this going again and doing it right.

The Rivers Jets have built a foundation and are looking forward to the future of senior hockey in Rivers. They already can’t wait till next year.

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