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Left: Jillian Burt with her horse Kitty, Jillian has t he bes t t ime barrel racing at Lucky Break Ranch. Right: Sun Dance and Spirit were enjoying visiting with visitors to Lucky Break Ranch on Sunday.
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t’s always amazing how willing people are to ignore known history and available experience when their main goal is expediency rather than excellence. That pretty much sums up the Progressive Conservative Manitoba party leadership race debacle that came to a vote on Oct. 30. The PC MB leadership could have been both successful and excellent, but it fell far short. PC Manitoba made many mistakes in the process. That said, the party staff worked very hard to make it all happen, but they were given an impossible task by the party’s Executive Council (EC). Former Premier Brian Pallister stepped down as leader in mid-summer. The Executive Council acted within their mandate to set up an election process to select a new leader. Mistake number one– it should be noted that a big chunk of the Executive Council are MLAs and most of them pledged their support to Heather Stefanson. Her supporters had a big say in how the process would work and weighted the process in her favour. MLAs seemed to forget that they only have one vote, just like every member. They should have at least had the decency to wait to declare their preferences until they knew who was in the race. Mistake number two– the biggest mistake was setting the leadership election process into action so quickly and in the middle of a federal election. There was no need to rush and history shows that.
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When Stu Murray was acclaimed as leader in 1999, it was a search process that took several months. When Murray was ousted by the party, it took several months to set up the 2006 leadership race and Hugh McFadyen was elected. When Hugh McFadyen resigned, it took several months of political planning and only one candidate came forward and that was Brian Pallister. Mistake number three– instead of following the accepted and expected rules from the 2006 leadership race, the EC raised the entry fee from $10,000 to $25,000. That stopped some candidates from getting involved. Mistake number four– the LEC made it compulsory for candidates to sell 1,000 memberships. Several candidates backed off on the basis of this new criteria. The new thresholds were too high and too risky. Mistake number five– there was no way the party was going to get all the memberships in and recorded, ballots printed and sent out and get them back under the short deadlines. Ballots were sent out Oct. 11 and had to be back by Oct. 29. That’s just 18 days. Mistake number six– the LEC was also caught off guard when, out of nowhere, came a third candidate, former party treasurer Ken Lee. He reportedly met all the criteria, sold perhaps 4,000 memberships and raised the $25,000 entry fee. The party declined his nomination. It was a big mistake to not tell Lee or anyone else why
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Ken Waddell he was declined. Mistake number seven– they didn’t hire enough staff soon enough. 20,000 new memberships at $20 each is $400,000. That should have been ample funds to do a better job. Party HQ was overwhelmed, as phone calls almost always went to an answering machine and many calls were not returned. Mistake number eight– early on, it became apparent that hundreds of members who paid their 20 bucks didn’t get a ballot. Instead of extending the voting deadline a couple of weeks, the LEC refused. That was a very bad move. An extension would have cost very little and ensured that everyone who was entitled to a ballot received one and had time to get it back in to be counted. Mistake number nine– the party promised there would be places around the province to drop off ballots. That never happened. Mistake number 10– to try and compensate for people not receiving their ballots,
the LEC set up a few last-minute places where people could drive to and get their ballot and vote. These last minute voting arrangements were only announced midafternoon on Thursday, Oct. 28 to be noon to 4:00 pm on Friday, Oct. 29. That short of a timeline was very bad. The LEC and the EC likely never realized how many memberships would be sold. By handling the process as badly as they did, it showed the PC Party of Manitoba has a lot of voter support, but organizationally, it’s very broken. The party should recognize the need to re-build its organizational strength. But before an organization can solve a problem, they have to be ready to accept that they have a problem. PC Manitoba has a huge problem and if they don’t change, the voters may hoof them out of office. 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.
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he 1980 US presidential election was fought between two candidates with radically opposing views. The Democratic party nominated incumbent President Jimmy Carter and were confident that he would be elected for a second term. The Republicans threw their support behind former California governor Ronald Reagan. Reagan’s campaign focused on two issues that dominated Americans’ thoughts in those years. Many were upset with the Carter administration for failing to secure the release of 52 Americans being held hostage in Iran. Reagan promised a firm hand in dealing with the hostage-takers; but that wasn’t all he promised. He also pledged that the American military would receive the funds it needed to secure sufficient stateof-the-art weapons to make the United States the strongest military force in the world. “Then,” he said, “we will negotiate peace with our enemies from a position of strength. Never again will we ask people to fight in a war that we won’t let them win.” Reagan was also a fiscal conservative. He would have agreed with a statement made by the late comedian Jackie Mason, who observed that “our government of the people, by the people and for the people is taking way too much money from the people!” Reagan was determined to return as much as he
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could to the people through tax cuts and reduced government spending. His plan soon became known as “Reaganomics;” and it had some success. During Reagan’s presidency, inf lation dropped radically. So did taxes. So did government spending. But government debt increased, thanks in large part to the increased military spending required by Reagan’s campaign promises. Reagan’s plans achieved some success. His tax cuts put more money in the pockets of average Americans and contributed to a significant increase in the US Gross Domestic Product. He was also able to help bring about something few people ever thought they would see– the tearing down of the Berlin wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union. But those results were short-lived; and when the next crisis came along, the nations of the world were once again taking sides in yet another war. From the beginning of time, people have gone to war for one of two reasons– either to defend their beliefs and way of life from those who sought to suppress them, or to impose their beliefs and way of life on those who did not agree with them. And that is why, despite our best endeavors, the world peace we seek and for which we pray at every Remembrance Day service will be very difficult to achieve. A nation may have the military might, political
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Home Bodies By Rita Friesen Remembering…
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he path was strewn with fallen leaves, oak leaves, no longer crisp and crunchy, but sodden and dull. The trees were barren, the black fungus on the choke cherry trees a stark reality. The sky was grey and heavy, clouds scudding northward. This marked my own sombre mood. Two incidents this day had caused me to pause and remember. The first was a light-hearted scene. We had pulled up in front of the Neepawa Court House, ready to cheerfully pay the taxes required to hold title to a parcel of land. Miss Daisy was with us, and at the sight of the statute of the soldier, she stood at attention. I assured her that yes, it was a very big man, he was okay. The deep rumble in her chest told me she wasn’t quite convinced. It was simply a passing incident in a busy day. We headed into Brandon for our f lu shots, and having some extra time, and a guest from away, we swung by the Brandon Air Museum to check out the memory wall. “The memorial is shaped like an airfoil and is made up of a 91m long black granite wall (made up of 64 segments) as well as a large bronze statue. The wall bears the names and ages of more than 18,000 RCAF personnel who were killed during
the Second World War. It also includes the names of RAF, RAAF and RNAF personnel who died in Canada, bringing the total number of people named on the memorial to approximately 19,000. The statue is a 2.6m bronze airman in training, who watches over the wall. The brickwork around the memorial features a large mosaic of coloured bricks depicting a pair of WWII era RCAF pilot’s wings.” Quote from a social media site. The wall is impressive, thought provoking and a graphic reminder of the human cost of just one of the known wars that ravaged our world. Here, too, is a statue. A young man in full f light gear, a young man with a deep furrow between his brows, knowing that tempered with the excitement and purpose was/is danger. There is seating, stern black granite benches bearing the reminder– Lest We Forget. The explanatory plaque includes the words– “They shall not grow old as we grow old…” It was fitting that these memorials crossed my path this month. I have become accustomed to the memorial in our town’s front yard. It’s simply there– has been as long as I remember. On occasion, I stop to see it, really see it, read the names and give thanks for those who served and those who serve. Seeing the names and ages of nearly 19,000 persons, so many so very young, moved me deeply. Not simply names on a wall, or stories in books, these people were all, well, people. Folks who had dreams of a better, safer world. Dreams of family and a future. Dreams of peace. I give thanks that I may walk the wooded paths in peace. I give thanks that I am free to think my own thoughts and pursue my own dreams. “We will remember them.”
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nother month has gong by. Twice I have seen a few sprinkles during the month of October and the temperature has been above normal several days. One thing that surprises me is that the sun comes up at about 8:45 in the morning and it goes under at about 6:45 pm. However, the little town where I now live is more north than Edmonton on the map. On a cold day, I enjoy the heat from my fire place and it makes my home feel so cozy. I thank the Lord each day for the place he reserved for me very close to my daughters and in a day’s drive of my sons in BC. This morning, we sang “Count your blessings, name them One by One.” It brought tears to my eyes. God is so good and He loves me so much. Think about it, how much Jesus loves you and me. Are we accepting His love and His care for us? “God loves us so much that He gave us His only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16.
Letters Accurate local news is important This is an excellent article entitled "Is complacency the goal?" It gives the ordinary citizen insight into just how government works and how newspapers get their information on what the governments are considering, proposing and actually doing. It is a difficult job, if some areas are not reporting the minutes of their meetings regularly. It leaves the newspapers with only one option to fill their pages with and that would be the chaotic items that get people riled up and perhaps frightened. It is important for people to know that our governments are attempting to plan for the future of our communities - even if it is a difficult job to actually sit down and read these minutes. That is why we have reporters and journalists, to help to study the minutes and give the public an honest overview of what is in the works. It does not matter how small the community is. What their small local governments are planning or doing is important to the citizens because they can perhaps give their opinion on what is actually brewing before it has been already set in stone. Then, we would not have so much chaotic background noise coming from what people have " heard" is going to take place. Thank you. Virginia Fox, Dauphin
Community Calendar Nov. 5: Rivers Legion Chase the Ace. Nov. 7: Bingo at the Legion, Doors open at 11:30, early birds start at 1 p.m. Nov. 11: Remembrance Day. Nov. 12: Rivers Legion Chase the Ace. Bingo at the Legion, Doors open at 11:30, early birds start at 1 p.m.
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Manitoba Farm Women Conference Committee plan webinars for rural women
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On November 15th at 7 pm. Kim Moffatt is doing a presentation “Wellness on the Farm”. Kim Moffat is a trained psychiatric nurse and is a certified crisis counsellor who worked for Manitoba Far, Rural and Northern Support Services as the Manitoba Suicide Prevention Support Line for twenty years. For over ten years she facilitated a Suicide Bereavement support group for farm and rural people providing care and comfort to those impacted by the loss of a suicide. She has been a lead facilitator for the University of Guelph’s In The Know mental health training program for farmers and people working in the ag industry and has delivered more than forty trainings across Canada. Kim grew up on a farm and raised cattle for several years with her partner Brent while raising their three children. Following the fallout of BSE in 2003, they made the difficult decision to leave farming. She continues to use that experience
to help understand and connect with farmers who are facing increasing stress levels. She is a vocal advocate for making mental health services accessible to our farmers and their families. Kim has recently gone into private practice offering in person and online sessions prioritizing farm and rural populations. Her website is www.kmoffat.com If you haven’t received an e-mail on this webinar check out www.manitobafarmwomensconfernce. com . November 17th evening will be a second webinar featuring direct from the producer to the dinner table featuring two families that make it happen. Elsie and her daughter Emily operate “Porch Drop Produce” in Winnipeg. Recently have started a commercial kitchen. This mother daughter team pack a powerful punch when it comes to connecting with Manitoba Producers. They help market the goods and distribute fresh produce directly to the people of Winnipeg. Bringing yet another meaning to from the farm to the city table. Their
website is www.porchdropproduce.com Mark and Yanara Peters call their farm Spruce Drive Farms, located about 20 minutes north west of Portage la Prairie. They produce about 100 acres of seed potatoes and about 500 acres of grass and alfalfa hay. “I find potatoes to be a pretty intensive crop so a smaller amount is manageable for me, and doesn't need a huge land base to draw from. We are located close to marsh land, Portage diversion, and Lake Manitoba. Being in close proximity to this causes our land to be prone to salinity. So, a good fit was to focus on hay production to help for soil recover from high water events.” said Mark Peters. The last few years Yanara have started a flower business called Stone Shed Gardens. It's something she's always loved doing and decided to make a business out of it. Stone Shed Gardens can be found on Facebook. Keep checking the Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference web page for more free webinars.
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A Remembrance Day message from the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba Janice C. Filmon Lieutenant-Governor Manitoba On Remembrance Day, Canadians will come together to honour the brave men and women who are part of the long legacy of honour and excellence that has become emblematic with our country’s military. We honour those who have served, those who continue to serve, and those who gave their lives in defense of our great country and the principles and values for which it stands strong. As the Queen’s representative in Manitoba, I extend my sincere appreciation
to our country’s war veterans and their families for the tremendous sacrifices they have made in the name of patriotism and democracy. Our military has always represented Canada with great dignity, earning the respect of their fellow citizens and the admiration of our allies around the world. On Nov. 11, the pride of a grateful nation will be on public display in ceremonies, from coast to coast to coast, as Canadians gather to pay formal tribute to our fallen heroes and to show our collective appreciation for our military’s outstanding service at home and around the world. Lest we forget...
Spruce Plains RCMP Report During the week of Oct. 25 to Oct. 31, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 49 police activities. Oct. 25: RCMP responded to a report of t hreat s being ut tered towards a business in the RM of Minto-Odanah. T he compla ina nt declined to proceed with further police act ion. Police received a report of a vehicle being taken without the owner’s consent in Bethany, which was later determined to be unfounded. Oct 26: RCMP were dispatched to a commercial alarm in Neepawa t hat wa s later determined to be false. Police r e c e ive d a r e p or t of mischief to a vehicle in Rapid City. The vehicle had holes drilled into the gas tank and fuel was stolen. The matter is still under investigation. Police responded to a report of a stolen quad in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone; the investigation is ongoing. Oct. 27: RCMP responded to a report of online fraud that occurred the in the RM of Rosedale where the
victim lost a substantial amount of money. The matter is still under investigation. Police received a report of theft of cattle in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone; the investigation is ongoing. Police were dispatched to a report of donkeys loose on the highway in the RM of Minto-Odanah. Patrols were made but the donkeys were not located. Stay tuned for next weeks; Animals at Large. Oct. 28: RCMP received a report of a suspected impaired driver in Rapid City. The vehicle was located parked at a residence. There was insufficient evidence to proceed further. Police responded to reports of a disturbance in Minnedosa, and threats being uttered in Neepawa. Both matters were determined to be unfounded. Oct. 29: RCMP responded to a disturbance at a motel in Neepawa. Police were able to deescalate the situation and resolved the matter without incident. Police were dispatched to a 911 hang up in Neepawa. Police attended the residence and
determined that it was a misdial. Police received a report of a hit and run to a vehicle in Minnedosa; there was insufficient evidence to proceed further. Oct. 30: RCMP received a report of stolen vehicle keys in Neepawa, which were returned to the owner before police attended. Police received a report of threats being uttered in Minnedosa. Police attended and spoke with the suspect who was verbally warned. Police were d ispatched to a commercial alarm in the RM of Rosedale which was later determined to be false. Oct. 31: RCMP responded to a report of suspicious people at a business in Neepawa. Police attended and spoke with the people in question and determined there was no cause for suspicion or had any concerns. Police conducted various proactive traffic enforcement and engaged with several motorists. RCMP conducted 4 traff ic enforcement actions during this reporting period.
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Halloween jack pot
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Lucky Break Ranch and Tack hosted a Halloween Barrel Racing Jackpot south of Rivers on Sunday October 31st. The cool temperatures didn’t stop competitors from coming out to race against the clock for the fastest time in their divisions. Cadee Sobry on Doc (left) rode in a costume through the barrel racing event while Natalie Elias on Silver (right) waited til after the event to get into their costume for the costume parade.
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The Grinch and Max, Emerson Beernaerts and Rocky, were already in Rivers trying to steal Christmas! The elf, Easton Beernaerts, was quick to keep the Gift, Dusty, away from the Grinch during the costume parade at Lucky Break Ranch & Tack’s Halloween jackpot on October 31st.
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Armistice Reflections
A Remembrance Day Service will be held on November 11th on the Cenotaph Grounds commencing at 11:00 Am. Due to Covid 19 restrictions the service will be shorter but will still allow us to show our respects to those men and women who fought and sacrificed for our freedom. There will be priority parking for seniors and those with mobility issues who wish to attend the service and remain in their vehicles. Please leave the South, East and West sides of the Cenotaph for these individuals. As per the current health order we can only allow 50 people at service. Bring a lawn chair if you wish. The service will be approximately 15 minutes. The Ladies Auxiliary will be having soup, sandwiches and cookies for $8.00 to be held in clubroom following the service. As per the current health order you must show proof of vaccination and ID to enter the clubroom.
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Regarding Special Service Proposal No. 22-02 For Collection of Waste (Garbage) and Recycling. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 318(1) of The Municipal Act, that the Council of Riverdale Municipality has scheduled a public hearing in the Council Chambers in Rivers, Manitoba on the 16th day of November, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. to present the following special service proposal:
“Alexander Hrabok & Danielle Waterfield were married August 13, 2021 in Brandon, Manitoba. Alexander is the son of Jeff & Cherrill Hrabok of Chimo Beach . Danielle is the daughter of Tammy Waterfield of Brandon and Mike Waterfield of Fredericton.”
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Current starting wage is $15.15/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive! Wage scale extends to $22.10 per hour We believe that our success is founded on the strength of our team. As such, we place a great deal of emphasis on attracting, developing and retaining good people, and consider every one of our employees to be a highly-valued member of the HyLife family. To that end, we are committed to providing a working environment that not only fosters personal growth, but also recognizes our employees’ contributions towards the common goal of our company’s success because of this HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies. If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential. Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
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Riverdale Municipality wishes to continue a special service levy to raise funds for the bi-weekly curbside collection of household waste and the bi-weekly collection of recycling from residences within the communities of Rivers, Wheatland, Chimo Beach resort, along #25 Highway from the East boundary of the community of Rivers to, and including Daly Beach Road north of Highway #25. This By-Law replaces the existing Garbage and Recycling bylaw 2017-01 which expires in December 2021. The Special Service Area to be levied under this proposal will be all taxable residential properties in three special service areas known as Rivers (Special Service Area1), Wheatland (Special Service Area 2), and Chimo Beach Resort, along # 25 Highway from the East boundary of Rivers to, and including Daly Beach Road north of Highway # 25 (Special Service Area 3). Riverdale Municipality will budget in 2022 to 2026 inclusive the following amounts for the services included in this proposal. 2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Area 1
34,749
35,791.47
36,865.21
37,971.17
39,110.31
Area 2
1,069.20
1,101.24
1,134.36
1,168.38
1,203.48
Area 3
5,286.60
5,445.20
5,608.55
5,776.81
5,950.11
Total
41,104.80
42,337.94
43,608.08
44,916.32
46,263.81
The method of calculating the annual Special Service Tax will be based on an annualized per cart per month rate as outlined, up to the stated estimated rates. Below are annual rates Rates
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
R
59.40
61.18
63.02
64.91
66.86
M
118.80
122.36
126.03
129.82
133.71
M2
237.60
244.73
252.07
259.63
267.42
M3
178.20
183.55
189.05
194.72
200.57
M6
356.40
367.09
378.10
389.45
401.13
MHP
475.20
489.46
504.14
519.26
534.84
MHP2
712.80
734.18
756.21
778.90
802.26
CL
59.40
61.18
63.02
64.91
66.86
R=Residential, M= Residential 2 units, M2= Residential 4 units, M3= Residential 3 units, M6= Residential 6 units, MHP= Residential 8 units, MHP2= Residential 12 units, CL= Commercial Light All SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS will pay the “R – Residential” Rate. The aforementioned Special Service Tax will be set out in the Financial Plan for the years 2022 - 2026 inclusive. A written objection may be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer at the Riverdale municipal office, 670 – 2nd Ave, prior to the commencement of the hearing. At the hearing, Council will hear any potential taxpayer who wishes to make a presentation, ask questions or register an objection to the special service proposal. All objections, written or verbal, must be filed prior to the adjournment of the hearing and must include the name, address and property description of the person filing the objection and the grounds of their objection. Copies of the special service proposal are available for review and may be examined by any person during regular office hours of the Riverdale Municipal Office at 670 – 2nd Avenue, Rivers, Manitoba. The Public Hearing will be in accordance with MB Recommendations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Persons intending to participate in the Public Hearing can do so by contacting the Municipal Office by 4:00 pm on Friday, November 12th, 2021 to allow for appropriate arrangements/venue DATED AT RIVERDALE MUNICIPALITY this 22nd day of October 2021. Kat Bridgeman, C.M.M.A., Chief Administrative Officer Riverdale Municipality, Box 520 Rivers, Manitoba ROK 1X0
Rolling River School Division Statement of Operating Fund Revenue and Expenditures for the year ended June 30, 2021
Revenue Provincial Government Provincial Funding of School Programs Adult Learning Centre Other Department of Education Education Property Tax Credit Tax Incentive Grant Other Provincial Gov’t Departments
$13,608,055 $9,413,066 $121,557 $1,252,263 $1,973,257 $717,685 $130,227
Federal Government Municipal Gov’t (Net of Ed. Property Tax Credit) Other School Divisions First Nations Private Organizations & Other Sources Total Revenue Expenditures Regular Instruction Student Support Services Adult Learning Centre Community Education and Services Divisional Administration Instructional and Other Support Services Transportation of Pupils Operations and Maintenance Fiscal Sub Total Expenditures Transfers to Capital Fund Total Expenditures and Transfers to Capital Fund Operating Fund Surplus (-Deficit) Adj to Surplus (-Deficit) Non Vested Accumulated Sick Leave Adjusted Operating Fund Surplus (-Deficit)
$74,231 $10,594,254 $58,500 $1,403,233 $137,688 $25,875,961 $15,987,239 $3,062,826 $121,557 $18,198 $816,521 $427,635 $1,694,175 $2,946,770 $452,819 $25,527,740 $748,016 $26,275,756 -$399,795 $127,529 -$527,324
The above represents only the 2020-2021 Operating Fund Revenue and Expense Statement. A Consolidated Statement of Operating, Capital and Special Purpose Funds prepared to Public Sector Accounting Board standards is available for inspection at the Division Office in Minnedosa or on the Rolling River School Division web page at www.rrsd.mb.ca. A resident elector, at his own expense, may have a copy of all, or any part of the report.
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Rolling Dale Enterprises Incorporated strives towards providing supports to Vulnerable Persons in a way that encourages personal growth and development, promotes independence while maintaining safety, and ensures a high quality of care in an environment that highly values respect and personal dignity. We are currently accepting applications for part-time/full time and casual positions Please note that our programs are located in Rivers Manitoba. Wages: $ 13.93 start to$ 15.66 after 24 months Benefits Package Available for those who qualify. Qualifications: At least 18 years of age Emergency First Aid/CPR Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Persons Sector Check Adult Abuse Registry Check Class 5 Drivers License Educational Requirement Minimum Grade 10 Willingness to attend training as required by the Agency Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination ( QR Code issued by the Province of Manitoba, or alternatively proof of vaccination outside of Manitoba showing either the two dose for the AstraZeneca/Covishield and mRNA vaccines, or one dose of the Johnston & Johnson/ Johnson vaccine and fourteen days since the last dose would be acceptable). New employees who are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a protected ground under the Human Rights Code are required to submit written proof of the need for accommodation at the time of hire. Rolling Dale Enterprises ATTN Kristen Scott 204-328-6304 Box 327 Rivers, Manitoba R0K 1X0 Fax 204-328-7973 e-mail kristenscottrde@gmail.com Rolling Dale Enterprises thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Rolling River School Division Board of Trustees invites interested individuals to present their views on educational and budget priorities for the Board of Trustees to consider in setting the 2022-2023 budget.
How to provide input: • Send a written submission for the Board’s review. • Make a presentation at a Board meeting. • Visit the school division website, rrsd.mb.ca (click on the Budget Input link) Forward a written submission or a request to make a presentation at a Board meeting to the attention of: Rolling River School Division c/o Kathlyn McNabb, Secretary-Treasurer Box 1170 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 kmcnabb@rrsd.mb.ca
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Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture
It is in November when poppies are most revered. Back in the early 19th century, during the Napoleonic wars was the first connection of the poppy to those who lost their lives in times of war. The fields of war were barren before the battles were fought but after the fighting ended the fields were filled with mile after mile of blood-red poppies. Once again during World War I, when some 8.5 million soldiers died due to battlefield injuries or disease, the fields became rich with lime from rubble and again the poppies thrived. Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian from Guelph, Ontario and a surgeon for an Allied artillery unit, spotted these poppies and wrote the famous poem “In Flanders Field”. This poem forever memorialized the poppy and in the 1920’s Madame Guerin first used the sale of handmade poppies to raise monies for children and to help rebuild war ravaged France. Today, it is the mission of the Royal Canadian Legion to “serve veterans and their dependents, to promote Remembrance, and to act in the service of Canada and its communities”. The Poppy Campaign is not only a major funding source distributing poppies Canada wide, but also serves to perpetuate Remembrance and ensures the memory of the sacrifices made by our war veterans both today and yesterday are not forgotten. Please help to support this mission by buying a poppy and wearing it proudly! In addition to being a revered symbol, poppies are simply a stunning plant! They do not need a lot of care and there are over 50 species of annuals and perennials that can be grown quite easily. The only downside to growing any poppy is their short blooming time. Grow them if you can in a sheltered location in almost any types of soil that is well drained. The Flanders or Shirley poppies (Papaver rhoes) are one of the simplest poppies you can grow. It is a remarkable experience to see seas of scarlet in the fields of Europe. I will never forget in the heart of England going for a walk one evening – through the village, past an
ancient well and up a pathway to the top of a rise. At the top of the rise, just as the sun was setting were endless miles of red which of course was none other than the immortalized poppy! The Iceland poppy (P. nudicale) is a biennial that grows like an annual. The silky petals are intensely coloured and will produce up to 50 flowers per plant. Ensure that you plant this selection in an unmulched area to allow reseeding. The Oriental poppy (P. orientale) that boasts large orange, red or salmon flowers in June or July. Try the dwarf cultivars ‘Allegro’ which is featured in the image with this article or ‘Beauty of Livermore’ which has blood red flowers and grows up to a metre in height. P. somniferum (corn poppy) is a large flowered poppy that produces huge flowers. Following bloom, the large seed pods are filled with edible seeds and are also very attractive in dried arrangements. The Himalayan blue poppy actually belongs to a different
genus (Meconopsis) and is similar to true poppies in many ways. It is a perennial for us here and blooms a beautiful blue. They need to be grown in partial shade and need an evenly moist environment. Grow poppies of any kind in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Poppies are easy to plant – simply sprinkle seeds lightly on the soil and gently work in. As the seedlings grow, thin so there is 4 to 8 inches between plants. Many poppies will self-seed so ensure that they are planted where they can spread. Although the flowers are spectacular, the foliage is less so, so plant them behind other perennials so the foliage is less obvious after bloom. Lest we forget - November 11th, take a moment to remember... and next spring, grow more poppies!
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Stefanson sworn in as premier First female in Manitoba to hold highest office
Banner Staff Rivers Banner Heather Stefanson was swor n i n Tuesday a s Manitoba’s premier, the first woman to hold that office in Manitoba’s history. In a press conference shortly after the swearing in ceremony, Stefanson answered reporters’ questions about the economy, COVID-19 and the leadership election itself. Stefanson vowed to, “Consult with ML As, colleagues and all Manitobans” on many issues. In fact, her answer was similar to every question posed. Her consistent answers seemed to illustrate a cautious first day approach but also
addressed the belief by many people that consultation by government in the the recent past has been lacking. On the C-19 issue, she said she would be “meeting very shortly with Chief Me d ic a l O f f ic er D r. Brent Roussin.” Stefanson emphasized that the province must keep the economy going, reduce surgical wait times and do everything they can to keep businesses open. When asked about how to address the 49 per cent of party members who voted for her rival, Shelly Glover, Stefanson said, “We need to find a common ground. I will work with my colleagues and reach out to people across Manitoba.” Asked about
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when, after over t wo years without a face-face Annual General Meeting (AGM) or policy convention, could PC Manitoba members expect the opportunity to get together Stefanson said, “We’ll have discussions about when to hold an AGM.” St ef a n s on won t he leadership on Saturday with 51 per cent of the vote. Glover received 49 per cent a nd ha s launched a legal challenge to the vote. Glover maintains the PC Manitoba Leadership Election Committee rushed the process and by doing so, many people didn’t get ballots or didn’t have time to get their ballots returned in time to be counted.
Manitoba Ag Ex
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Submitted Dalyse Robertson
Manitoba Ag Ex returned to Brandon from Oct. 27 to 30, after a two year hiatus. Cattle numbers were down, but enthusiasm was high. Dallas Johnston, Brookdale, and the organizing committee need to be commended on an excellent event. JMB Charolais (Bert McDonald & Judy Hart), Brookdale, had the Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion with JMB Diesel Son 111J in the Charolais Show, held Oct. 29, judged by Brent Stewart, Russell.
The Junior All-Breeds Showmanship and Breed Conformation classes were held Oct. 30, with Levi Rimke, Oak Lake, judging this large group of youth. Madisyn Robertson, Neepawa, was Intermediate Showmanship Reserve Champion. Chase Airey (HTA Charolais), Rivers, was Junior Showmanship Reserve Champion. Madisyn Robertson, Neepawa, had the Grand Champion Charolais Female with JMB Rose 102J, owned by JMB Charolais, Brookdale.
JMB Diesel Son 111J Reserve Bull Calf Champion.
Chase Airey (HTA Charolais), Rivers, was Junior Showmanship Reserve Champion.
Madisyn Robertson JMB Rose 102J Champion Female.
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