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After two seasons away due to Covid-19, Westman High School Rugby League was back in action. The Rivers Rams Rugby team was once again out to defend their banner. With jamborees in Dauphin, Souris and finally at Vincent Massey, the team had a very impressive point score of 357 for and 27 against!

This year’s team was comprised of four grade 9s, 1 grade 10, 1 grade

11 a nd 4 g r ade 12s.

Therefore we had 4 experienced players and 6 who had hardly ever touched a rugby ball.

Back row L/R: Meghan With the great coaching Knelsen, Erich Schmidt, Thom of Heijmans, Heather of Kathleen Muirhead Gray, Liliane Dupuis. Front Minnedosa these row young L/R: Minami Kijima, Haile ladies caught onHubbard, fast! Chassidy Payette, Morgan Ramsay, Bryce They quickly fell in love Quinn Hrabok.

Summers, with the sport.

At the final jamboree at Vincent Massey the g irls completed t heir undefeated streak and brought home the banner for the third year! Congratulations to the team!

Can collections for canoes

Photo by Sheila Runions

By Sheila Runions Banner Staff

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cans from the school foyer into and Chimo Beach areas for con- put away in the proper place on s r e p or t e d i n t he tion to the schools.

Pupils co-ordinated the entire the church basement the after- tributions from the community. the shelving units. They were March 9 edition, the Grade 12 Interdisci- month-long promotion, which noon of March 21, where the When all was said and done, fantastic! We are very, very plinary Studies in Science class culminated in a ceremonious food was weighed and sorted. the scales at Riverdale Harvest pleased.”

Elementary 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 project for Riverdale Harvest. Riverdale Harvest president ior students brainstorm, the en- fabulous amount,” says Heather. ber/Harvest volunteer Yvonne PHOTOS BY JODI BRENNAN PHOTOGRAPHY tire high school was encouraged “We are so pleased they decided Crouch initiated a similar camDubbed the Boat Load of Food, Heather Gray and Liliane. are: Alexis Jacee Jewar, Brooklyn Zemliak, Payton Zemliak, to help those we serve. AMcNish, lot paignBrianne in her school.

That threeBecause the snow hadPompana, melted to participate.

The collegiate students secured a This canoe year’s from team Cassie Moar, Karasthe Munz, Janz, Lexia McLean and Madi of Vandal times kids don’t get enough week effort simply encouraged so much, canoeAlissa could not hosted poor boy floor hockey Rolling River School Division with an intent to f ill it with be portaged across the street to tournament in which to play, credit but this group of students students to leave product in 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 campaign was fully organized dale Harvest). Rather, the teens the canoe. Some students also All students stayed behind to was collected from the younger by that class, the original idea carried bags, boxes and garbage canvassed Rivers, Oak River help check expiry dates, sort and group on Thursday, March 22. came from a suggestion made by harvest volunteer Liliane Dupuis.

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

She then brought the sugThe canoe at Rivers gestion to Riverdale Harvest, Elementary School was which supported the idea and adequately filled.

Photo by Heather Gray asked her to present the promo-

Alissa Janz is lifted during a “line-out” after a stoppage of play.

The Rams circle up at half time at the Vincent Massey Jamboree, friendships were strengthened on and off the pitch and fun was had by all.

Learning from past mistakes

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n John 8:31-33 in the New International Version (NIV), it is written, “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” Those last few words have been repeated throughout history by preachers and politicians on thousands of occasions.

I trust that most of the preachers believed their words, but I question if the politicians held as tightly to their meaning.

If politicians– and we might include kings, emperors and generals– actually believed what they were saying, we would be a lot better off. If the truth had been known (and followed), we would not have had two world wars in the 1900s. It’s doubtful we would have ever had wars if these words had been truly followed.

Most wars begin with a lie, a pretence of offence, an old grudge re-kindled. That was certainly the case in 1914 with WWI and WWII. Once the offences were re-kindled, nothing could stop the committing of new offences and all-out war broke out.

The truth that Jesus was speaking was stated to correct a major misunderstanding of his purpose and an even larger misunderstanding of Biblical history. God gave us the Ten Commandments, which people quickly edited and expanded to over 500 rules for life and living. History shows that mankind is rarely satisfied with simple, straightforward rules. The slipping away from the Ten Commandments into

several books of Old Testament laws is a prime example of that. Unfortunately, today’s bureaucratic (and, dare I say, politically correct) world does the same. The more rules you make, the more rules you have to make.

The Bible is divided into the Old Testament (OT) and the New Testament (NT) or the Old Covenant and the New Covenant.

The OT is mostly history, a great place to learn from and visit, but a very poor place to live. The NT, or New Covenant, is where God wants us to live.

In Matthew 22 it states, “34 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 ‘Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?’ 37 Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.[c] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself.[d] 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.’”

If all people, at all times through history, had followed, “Love your neighbour as yourself”, there would be no wars, no conflict between individual people or nations.

In recent months, Canada has been grappling with Truth and Reconciliation.

That is a good thing. We need truth and we need reconciliation and lots more of it.

I have made a habit of reading a history book or two every month. History books

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Ken Waddell can reveal a lot of truth, but only if they are accurate. I am midway through a book called Halifax, Warden of the North. It traces the history of what is now the City of Halifax back hundreds of years, when it was just a bay where large ships could find shelter. The reason Halifax is where it is today is because of that bay, a deep sea port.

But it’s not the city that caught my attention, but rather the violence and outright stupidity. The book was written in 1956 and tells of intrigue, violence, battles, adultery and just plain evil. There are stories of jealousy, lust, power and greed. The author refers to the Indigenous people of the area as “Indians” and “savages”, which is ironic, given that the book does not gloss over the inhumane actions of the French and English of the time. In times of war, both sides of a conflict take action that can be considered savage. One governor built his house so he could overlook the city square where public hangings took place. It brought a certain pleasure to him to see a few people hung if they didn’t fol-

low his rules.

Instead, if people had followed “Love your neighbour as yourself”, there would not be hangings, wars, hatred, jealousy, murders, assaults and all the other things that tear us apart.

“Love your neighbour as yourself” is the “the truth (that) will set you free”. If it was applied to every facet of life as individuals, people groups and countries, we could live in peace.

Is it too much to ask to review history, be it our own or our world history, and ask how much better off we would have been if these teachings were followed?

Then look forward to today, tomorrow and the future beyond and ask how much better off we will be if we adopted them fully, as nations? If we do that, we will have learned from our history and be able to write new and better chapters in the future.

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.

Something to think about

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y feelings about any issue don’t often become conf licted. But when I see the different reactions to public health orders regarding COVID-19, they definitely are.

On the one hand, I am very grateful for the rights and freedoms I enjoy as a Canadian citizen. I appreciate the cultural, linguistic and religious diversity we have in this country and highly value the lessons I have learned from people whose family backgrounds and life stories are very different from my own. Of all the provisions in the charter, the one I treasure most is the freedom to worship the God of my understanding in the faith tradition to which I choose to adhere. Those are views I share with many others.

So when I see the leaders of some religious organizations (churches) resisting government efforts to help control the spread of COVID-19 and in some cases, openly violating public health orders in the name of “religious freedom,” I am very troubled.

Two questions dominate my thinking. First, “What do those who resist the orders really fear?” That question is easy to answer. Look at any social media site and you will see posts advancing “conspiracy theories” of all sorts. Others see these measures as one more government intrusion into people’s private lives; while a third group sees these orders as an organized attempt

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by government to restrict our religious freedoms. Are any of these fears justified? Those who advance them feel that they are and any contrary arguments I could present here aren’t likely to change their minds.

The second question is: “What do those who resist these orders really want?” That question is also easy to answer. They want the freedom to make choices regarding their personal health and they want that freedom to be respected by government, employers and the general public. Again-let me state clearly that I have no problem with those who hold this view. I may, at some point in my life, have to make a similar decision regarding medical treatment; and I would hope that doctors, family and government would accept and respect my decision.

But-and this is a big but-once a choice regarding personal health has been made (and that includes whether or not people will be vaccinated for COVID-19), the rights of those who make that choice come to an end.

We have the right to choose-but we must live with the consequences of our choices, whatever they might be.

Canadian law gives governments the right to restrict our freedoms in the interests of public safety. And, as Romans 13:1 clearly states, we (especially people of faith) are to submit to government and abide by the laws that they pass to protect us and our fellow citizens.

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Is there a way we can accept limits on our freedom without the bitter and angry feelings that so often accompany that acceptance? I believe there is-and this is the approach that I have adopted. My guidance comes from Galatians 5:13-14: “do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

My choice throughout this pandemic has been to willingly give up some of my rights to help protect my neighbors, work colleagues and church family. You may not agree. That is your right. I offer these words as something to think about. I hope you will accept them as such and ref lect on them.

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Home Bodies

By Rita Friesen Walking and wondering...

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his morning my morning walk was a solitary one. My little dog has become a bit arthritic.

We can go for walks, we do on occasion need a bit of meds to recover. My heart called for a long walk so the decision to leave Miss Daisy at home was a good call.

Before any distance was covered, I paused to chat with neighbours. It is five years now that I have lived in town, and so am on light visiting terms with several folks in the area. There was mention of no dogs, and I explained my reasoning. Spoke of life and living, a little laughter, and I got serious with my excursion. It was my kind of temperature, cool enough to need long sleeves but not a jacket. The sky was the wonderful fall blue, enhanced by the golden foliage. I was alone for the circuit of the bike park, a rarity. It felt strange to pick my pace, not gear it to a companion. There were stretches on the path were I slowed to feel fall, to be fall, to allow the sorrow and joy intermingle. Coming up the road I chose to follow the trail east of the cemetery. With canine companions this section calls for increased speed- believe it or not we break into a jog around the curves and

up the inclines. May I mention – well out of sight of any witnesses! This day I slowed my steps. Felt the crunch of the crisp oak leaves, wondered anew at the majesty of old trees and the careless stretch of the prairie maple tree. Thankful for the picnic table in the clearing, I attempted to sit. Sitting was not in me. The path continued to beckon. Down into the valley, beside the moving water, is always a tranquil spot. This day I wasn’t watching that the dog didn’t eat droppings, wasn’t watching for anyone but me.

So, again, I lingered. Feeling the cool of the moisture laden air in the lowland, noting the creature paths crossing my trail. Being, breathing, listening.

My speed on the seventy plus stair steps coming out of the valley is usually dictated by companion as well. I don’t want to be dragging her, nor being dragged by her, so I allow Miss Daisy to set the pace.

Would it be easier, I wondered, to lead with the left foot for ten steps, and then lead with the right for ten, and keep switching. Would this technique allow me traverse the f light without the after burn? This time it did. It will be something I will try again.

Concentrating on the counting to ten and switching I was caught my surprise by the approach of another pedestrian. They were masked, I was not.

We simply passed.

On the home stretch I met another neighbour.

Again we stopped to chat, spoke of my dogs, and my dog, got caught up with life and living, had a chuckle and went our separate ways.

Such are the simple pleasure that fill my days.

They are gifts beyond measure. Freedom of movement and points of connection.

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Gary Doer’s Manitoba, and how he misrepresented the people with a majority government.

Some of us might still remember, when the Filmon Conservative government spread out the welcome mat for the Hog Industry to settle in Manitoba. The NDP, Gary Doer’s opposition, led by agriculture critic, Rosann Wowchuk, sounded the alarm about all the manure that would be produced, and the pollution that would be encountered to the environment, our water sources and Lake Winnipeg. They were concerned and troubled. But not for long.

Upon making a majority government in 1999, that very short walk across the Legislature f loor produced a magical change, for the concerns and troubles with hogs and manure disappeared. The concerns to the environment, our water sources and Lake Winnipeg also disappeared. The hog industry expanded and grew; to an all-time record of over nine million animals in 2006. Now, twenty-two years later, it still remains a nightmare of pollution, toxic air and unbridled production.

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I will be having an indoor moving sale at Angies Hair Salon and Gift Shop. All the gifts will be 60% off every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until October 28.

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Putting the wrap on 2021

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The Redline MX Academy crew from the 2021 riding season. The sport emphasizes safety and keeping a strong mental focus.

We are very proud of those riders that test their skills in the competitive environment of racing, but we continue to want our program to focus on beginner skills and safety. As these riders gain experience, they get to pass their wisdom and tips on to others entering

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the sport. Have a great winter, and enjoy some time away from the dirt bikes. Remember to stay active, and be thankful!

Ephesians 5:20 “Always give thanks to God the Father for everything. Give thanks to Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

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Redline MX Academy Ltd held our Wednesday Night wind up ride event on Sept. 29.

A big Thank you to Derrick Scott for a generous donation of Smokies to roast on the bonfire, and to all the parents and riders for the great snacks to follow up.

Thank you to Scott Harland and crew from TransCanada MotorSports for several prizes we were able to give away to riders that night. They also donated the use of an Electric Strider Bike through the summer.

We met pretty much every Wednesday evening from June through September, with male and female riders attending.

On the last couple nights we were joined by local Pro MX rider Ryan Linto. We want to thank him for sharing his time, talents and tips with us. It’s very impressive to watch a rider of that caliber ride the track!

We did have a couple mishaps this year, and we want to thank our on-site paramedic Dave Creighton for his professional patient care, and also Rivers EMS for their prompt response and amazing medical work.

Safety remains the # 1 goal at our Ride Nights, so we will try even harder to eliminate the potential for injuries. But this can be a high risk sport.

Keeping mental focus while riding is likely the # 1 factor to stress. And the faster you get, the more important that is! Physical conditioning and reliable gear and equipment also play a huge role in safety.

Many of our local riders have competed on the Provincial Motocross Circuit in 2021, and have racked up some really impressive results in very competitive classes. It’s become too many to name, but you can visit the website www.204gmoto.com to see results etc. These kids are amazing.

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The benefit of green spaces – part 1

Patricia Hanbidge Orchid horticulture

The green spaces in our communities provide a huge benefit. They provide beauty and soften the architectural lines of our buildings while providing beautiful spaces for people to enjoy. Green spaces entice people to get outside, be active and to commune with nature. Trees are really the foundation of any landscape planting and these spaces help make living in urban communities more pleasurable.

Urban forestry areas are really a very diverse type of space that is a valuable resource that needs to be managed. We do not always look at green spaces and trees from a monetary perspective, but in actual fact, our green spaces are part of a large, diverse asset portfolio that requires the appropriate management to retain and improve its value over time. It is only within the last ten years that urban

areas are really beginning to document, assess and value their living assets like trees and other components of green spaces and in turn those people who work in these spaces.

Trees have the ability to make our world beautiful but they also provide us with many obvious benefits such as: shade, privacy, shelter and food for birds and other small creatures, and even a place for childhood tree houses. They are a green oasis which gives us the ability to enjoy the space recreationally. Who doesn't love to walk through a forested area? This act not only helps improve our physical health, but helps with our mental well-being.

Studies have shown that spending two to five hours a week (30 minutes per day) improves blood pressure, stress levels and boosts the immune system. Thus, these forested areas are essential to our health and happiness.

Good planning and development of our green

spaces gives urban residents the opportunity to have access to safe green spaces and to reconnect with nature.

Those who live closer to green environments have a significantly reduced rate of death. For every 10% increase in greenspace there is also a related significant increase in health. Green spaces increase physical activity which in turn reduces obesity. There is a significant decrease in stress which also improves both mental and physical health. Green spaces will also help to decrease urban noise which also benefits overall health.

Green spaces will significantly increase the property value of surrounding homes and businesses but they also serve many other functions in a community. Attractive and proper placement of softscape or living materials will actually make it easier for people to locate a business. The framework provided by trees and vegetation can serve as a form of focal point which

enhances the buildings that are present.

Business districts that are adjacent to green spaces show an increase in customer satisfaction. When shopping, customers will actually spend more on individual items and will purchase more items as well.

Employees and residents will both be happier in environments that have a view of green spaces and have shown to be more productive. Sick time by employees is also decreased.

There is a significant amount of energy conservation possible with properly planted trees and shrubs.

They reduce the need to heat in the cooler seasons, if the buildings are sheltered from the wind by the landscape. In the warmer seasons, trees and vegetation that shade the buildings from the sun during the heat of the day will reduce

the cooling needed for the comfort of those inhabiting the buildings.

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that hidden value of trees we often overlook – Carbon Sequestration and perhaps one of the easiest solutions to slowing global warming.

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Police attended the business The intoxicated person was and found everything to be brought to a family member’s compliant. Police received a residence for the night.

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Oct 7 – RCMP responded to a report of ongoing harassment in Gladstone. After investigation, it was determined that the allegation was unfounded.

Police received a theft of gas report from a business in Rapid City; the matter is still under investigation. Police received a call about continued vandalism to a business in Neepawa.

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Come and go celebration of life for Alex Thomson to be held Saturday October 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rivers Legion Hall.

Help Wanted JUST BEES (2008) Inc. Rapid City, MB, R0K1W0 Apiary Worker 1 Position Local Apiary, located south of Rapid City, is looking for a 1 full time seasonal worker for the 2021 season. The position start: March 15 – April 15, 2021.

End date: September 15 - October 15, 2021. Must be able to work full time, evenings, and weekends. Must be able to lift 50+ Lb. Must be able to work in the high and cold temperature, windy dusty/wet conditions.

Position is outside most of the time. Duties are helping to wrap/unwrap bees, harvesting and extracting honey, moving hives, making hive increases, building hive equipment, bee yard maintenance and clean-up. Work is physically demanding. Must have at least one season of beekeeping experience. Wage rate is $12.00 - $15.00/ hour depending on experience.

Apply by sending resume to Nazariy Dyakiv by dyakivnazar@gmail.com, phone +1(204)720 3604, mail PO Box 13, Rapid City, MB. R0k1w0. Or in person.

POSITION AVAILABLE The Rivers Banner is looking for a professional, community minded individual for a position in news media and advertising.

Wage to be determined based on experience and aptitude.

Duties: Reporting, photographing and writing for community events and items of interest in the area. Comissioned ad sales may be an extended duty depending on the individual.

Hours: Three days per week or more depending on the time of year, potential to work from home for extended hours.

Requirements: Basic computer knowledge, basic DSLR camera knowledge, class 5 drivers license. Basic understanding of Canadian Press Style, till management and photoshop are considered to be assets.

Resumes can be submitted in person at the office (529 2nd Ave.) or by email to info@riversbanner.com.

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Sealed, written tenders for the lands described below will be sold by: SIMS & COMPANY Barristers & Solicitors Box 460, 76 Main St. S. MINNEDOSA, Manitoba ROJlEO Attn: Norm Sims, Q.C. Phone: 204-867-2717 Email: nsims@simsco.mb.ca LAND FOR SALE: Parcel A: E ½ 31-14-21, WPM (RM of Oakview) 317.84 total acres (as per property assessment) approximately 290 cultivated acres, (owned by Frances Radcliffe) Parcel B: W ½ 31-14-21, WPM (RM of Oakview) 310.17 total acres (as per property assessment) approximately 283 cultivated acres (owned by Radcliffe Farms Ltd.) CONDITIONS OF TENDER: 1. The owners make no representation with respect to the property.

2. Prospective purchasers shall rely on their personal inspection and knowledge of the property.

3. Tenders are to be for both parcels of land.

4. Written tenders shall be received on or before November 8111, 2021 5PM local time, at the address above.

5. Envelope containing tenders must be marked “TENDER”.

6.Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

CONDITIONS OF SALE: 1. Each tender submitted shall be accompanied with 10% of the tender price, payable to SIMS & COMPANY, which shall form the deposit on any successful tender.

2. The balance of any accepted tender shall be paid within 30 days from the date of notification of tender acceptance, or evidence provided that the purchase funds will be available under conditions acceptable to the Seller. If the balance of the accepted tender is not paid within the set time limit, the deposit may be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty.

3. Adjustments for real property taxes shall be made as of the possession date.

4. All land is sold subject to existing utilities and other caveats or right-of-way agreements registered against title.

5. All mines and minerals, if any, shall be retained by the Seller.

6. The successful bidder on W ½ 31-14-21 WPM, will be required to enter into a Share Purchase Agreement, satisfactory to the Seller, to purchase all outstanding shares of RADCLIFFE FARM LTD. 7. Seller reserves the right to evaluate and select offers based on the Seller’s own internal criteria and to accept or reject any offer submitted in Seller’s sole and absolute discretion.

8. The successful bidder will be required to complete and execute an Offer to Purchase in a form satisfactory to the Seller.

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FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel Our people, perseverance, integrity, and exceptional partnerships have led HyLife to becoming Canada’s leading pork producer and global exporter of high quality pork products. The growing demand for our pork in Japan and China means we need exceptional people to help deliver our company vision. We have expanded our Neepawa facility to increase our overall production by 15% and in turn created new jobs throughout the company.

As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our slaughter production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! With our wide variety of jobs, excellent people, and our drive for innovation you will certainly find a job that suits you!

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing • Harvest and package edible offal • Process pork carcasses into primal cuts • Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value added specifications for local, national and international premium markets • Carry out other tasks related to processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage • Sanitation People who will succeed as members of our team will: • Enjoy working in a fast paced, stable long term work environment • Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world!

• Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

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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