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Despite less than ideal circumstances people still find ways to enjoy themselves outside during lock down

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

With the province being in “Code Red” it becomes increasingly difficult to entertain ourselves. Current rules dictate that we cannot socialize with anyone from outside our households, with the exception of fishing and hunting with the group size being limited to five persons. With seven inches of ice across most of the lake (with some inconsistencies) it is not reasonably safe for people to be out of the ice enjoying themselves.

(Left) It is wonderful to see that people are using the options given to them to find social activities during the lock down. Though the lake is low this year with it being held four feet below the dam it is still plenty deep for ice fishing.

(Below) Skating, though not a group activity the Photounder

by Sheila Runions current lock down rules is still doing to be a popular solo activity for the winter as RCC remains closed furing the “Code Red” regulations.

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Pupils co-ordinated the entire month-long promotion, which culminated in a ceremonious presentation on March 20 to Riverdale Harvest president Heather Gray and Liliane.

Because the snow had melted so much, the canoe could not be portaged across the street to Zion Church (home of Riverdale Harvest). Rather, the teens carried bags, boxes and garbage

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, athletes had to pay with food for the canoe. Some students also canvassed Rivers, Oak River

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.

“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 certainly deserves some praise.

All students stayed behind to help check expiry dates, sort and

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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Many in the media have failed us

fter nine grinding months of daily death count statistics, there are some media types coming to some realizations.

Among those realizations, the most tragic one is that the efforts of governments across Canada and around the world are not working to control C-19. After all the lockdowns and fond hopes of bending the curve, few places in the world are winning the battle. The larger the centre and the more closely packed the population, the more people are dying. The sad fact appears to be that we are not winning the battle.

That said, the overall death rates are not as high as some predicted (yet) and the overall annual death rate may not be as high as we were told to fear.

The constant stream of numbers about deaths, hospitalizations, ICU cases and recoveries is only part of the story.

And this is where the media have failed.

Instead of constantly barking at governments about who has done what and who failed to do that, the media, with all their resources, all their abilities to investigate solutions, has failed miserably. Newspapers, TV stations, web sites and radio have all hammered endlessly at spewing out the stats fed to them by the government. The daily death count has become a morbid benchmark for the media who simply pass on the stats assuming they have somehow done their job. They haven’t.

Many media types will protest and have protested, that it is not their job to come up with the solutions. But it is their job to identify the possible solutions and shed light on them. In a time of danger, when there is little to lose by exploring ideas, media should have pulled out all the stops to show us there is hope and there may be a solution to C-19 some day.

Many people are hoping for a vaccine and that seems like a good idea. However, there are many who don’t want a vaccine, pointing to how sick one can become after getting the flu vaccine shot. Personally, I have heard from many who have been quite ill after getting the flu shot.

But it’s more than those things that the media have missed. It’s the possible solutions that they have missed as well.

For example, some possible solutions that I have found or been told about are as follows.

A local doctor says that the use of nebulizers has been used for asthma sufferers and for treating viruses for years. They reportedly use properly and highly diluted Hydrogen Peroxide and a saline solution. The resulting solution is nebulized and it is an already approved method for asthma.

Then, just last week a man named Grant Rigby from Killarney notified us and said he has seen research that shows that virus-infected droplets of moisture spread farther and faster

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Ken Waddell in dry air. It seems that maintaining 40 to 60 per cent humidity would be a good idea and he calls for building code and building operation recommendations be put in place. I bet that nobody has checked air quality or humidity in a seniors’ home in a coon’s age. Even if they did, does anyone know the optimum level? I bet that spaces, especially those heated with gas furnaces, are way drier than 60 per cent humidity.

There are countless studies that show administering Zinc and/or Vitamin D makes a huge difference in fighting off virus infections.

What are the nutrition standards for hospitals and care homes? Are media looking at that?

No, they are too busy bashing meat and milk in our diets to have time to actually look at real nutrition. Why isn’t the mainstream media promoting these things? Why isn’t the CBC using the $2.5 million a day the taxpayers send them to research some solutions? Oh right, I forget,

they are too busy criticizing government and health officials and promoting every crack-pot society-changing theory that comes out of the social studies classes at universities.

For sure, governments have lagged behind all over the world on the C-19 deal, but the media has sure been behind as well. And the media will howl it’s not up to them to come up with solutions. They aren’t the elected officials.

Think it through folks, we are all responsible to come up with solutions instead of just pressing our butts into the recliner and watching the daily death toll stats.

Media, politicians, civil servants, all of us, we have a duty to search and learn as opposed to just accepting the daily noise.

Disclaimer: The writer serves as a volunteer chair of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association. The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the MCNA board or Banner & Press staff.

Unto us a Saviour is born - part four

Last week I told you we would look at King H e r o d ’s r e a c t i o n t o Christ’s birth but forgot to mention we would have a look at the gifts presented to the Lord as well.

We left off with the magi, or wise men, inquiring of the residents of Jerusalem, “Where is the one who was born King of the Jews, for we have come to worship him” ( Mat t hew 2:2). W hen Herod was told of their inquiries, he was distraught and called for the chief priest and teachers of the law to ask where the Messiah was to be born. They replied that He was to be born in Bethlehem, for this is what the Old Testament prophet Micah had written.

•“But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people...” (Matthew 2:6).

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Herod, having called for the magi, gave them instructions to find the child so he too may worship him, but he had other plans. Picking up the star’s trail again, the magi located the child and proceeded to bow down and worship Him, followed by presenting their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

The Christmas carol, “We Three Kings,” that I mentioned last week reveals the gifts’ significance, often overlooked.

Their very nature tells us the magi were indeed seeking a king.

•Gold: Associated with royalty and kings, especially in the past, and frequently presented when visited by those of high rank. Gold recognizes Christ as royalty, but more importantly, the long-awaited King.

“Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain. Gold I br i n g to c r ow n H i m

a g a i n. K i ng forever, ceasing never. Over us all to reign.”

•Frankincense: An aromatic gum resin from a tree, that when dried and burned as incense, emits a beautiful aroma. It was a valuable commodity commonly used in the ceremonial worship of a god. The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ was God who came to dwell among us in human form.

“Frankincense to offer have I. Incense owns a Deity nigh. Prayer and praising, all men raising.

Worship Him. God most high.”

•Myrrh: A valuable fragrant spice from a tree that is also used as incense along with perfume and anointing oil. In the Bible, kings were anointed with oil to confirm their reign, but it could be used as an embalming agent. Jesus was indeed King and God, but when He died on the cross,

He was the sacrifice that would redeem us from our sins, being embalmed before being placed in a burial tomb.

“Myrrh is mine; it’s bitter perfume. Breathes a life of gathering gloom.

Sor row ing, sigh ing, bleeding, dying. Sealed in the stone cold tomb.”

A f t e r G o d w a r ne d them in a dream, the magi did not go back to Herod but returned to their country by another route. Joseph was also warned and took Mary and the child to Egypt because Herod had no intention of worshiping this new king, but rather to have him killed. In his later years, Herod became increasingly paranoid and was worried he could lose his throne to this new king. As the magi did not return to inform him of the child’s whereabouts, Herod had the male infants born in Bethlehem and the

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surrounding area killed that would have been a similar age to Jesus. But due to God’s intervention and divine protection of Christ, while He was in this vulnerable state, the family escaped Herod’s wrath. They stayed in Egypt, and upon Herod’s death, Joseph was told by an angel of the Lord to return to their homeland where they settled in the small town of Nazareth.

We don’t know how extended their stay in Egypt was, but a question arises about how a poor family could af ford the tr ip.

As always, God had the situation in hand, for they used the valuable gifts to cover the expenses.

In part three I mentioned how the carol, “We Three Kings,” may have been incorrect in the beginning, but the verses that follow are absolutely correct. You can read them quoted preceding the explanation of each

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of the gifts in this article, and here is the last one.

•“Glorious now behold Him arise. King and God and sacrif ice! Alleluia, A lleluia! Earth to the heavens replies.

Note: In Hebrew, the name Bethlehem means “House of Bread,” and Jesus declared that He was the Bread of Life ( John 6:35).

This Christmas, look to the one who was born K ing, Messiah, L ord, S a v i o u r, R e d e e m e r, Immanuel, Wonder ful Counselor, and Prince of Peace, the Lord Jesus Christ, who can reconcile you to God and of fer eternal life!

If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact me at jgklassen@icloud.com John Klassen Rivers, Mb

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Home Bodies

By Rita Friesen Gifts I did not know I needed…

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morning habit has intensified with meaning and emotion – morning coffee. There is no deadline for my day or in my day so I savour the routine. Years ago, many years ago, when I still managed a busy household, one grandson presented me with a coffee press. Shiny and clear and with intense directions. After the unit endured a neglected month on the counter, I tucked it into a cupboard, sparing its feelings of neglect as the other appliances were utilised but not her. Living alone does not/should not require a pot of coffee, so out came the press and, now, each and every morning, I enjoy a strong cup of black brew. (I did get found out, for about a year after gifting me the press, my grandson asked how I was doing with reassembling it after cleaning it. Noting my blank expression, he charged me with not even using his gift! Guilty as charged, but I have more than made up for it.)

So this coffee is entrusted to a series of special mugs, all gifts. One is from a series of mugs that was given to be at a church rummage sale, at the time when my home was bursting with life and people.

Another was a holiday gift and the images on the front bring a smile in season and out. And the newest favourites, and there are two, are hand crafted works

of art from Gaea, created right here in our home town. The winner this week is a deep indigo with luminescent dragonf lies adorning the sides. Coffee does taste divine when enjoyed acknowledging the love and appreciation behind these gifts.

Truthfully, my morning rituals include time online.

The MacBook Air is also a gift! My elder sister had been out for a visit from Australia, had updated her device and gifted me her old one. Not certain that I would ever use it- old dogs and all that!- I accepted, only to have my tower collapse a few days later, prompting me to embrace, fully, her gift.

There are a couple of other gifts that cause me to smile on a regular basis. Blessing from another grandson. One is the most of mundane items, a mat for the common door. Non descript in appearance, it is practical! It lies f lat and does not curl so I trip or that the door catches on it. It attracts dirt and mud to an incredible degree, sparing many mops and wipes. Three years old now, it is a wash and wear never fade or wear out gift!

I am slow to accept change, choose to use items ‘til they wear out rather than replace them, and yes, do without. Point in case are my serving spoons. The go-to spoon is old, label on the back of the handle actually states Old Company Plate. It was part of the household when I married Ed in 1974, and is tarnished and tired. But serviceable! When I host family, I invariably comment on my lack of serving spoons. Last year, serving the extended family, just as I iterated my apology about serving spoons, my grand pulled a beautiful one out of his back pocket!

Gifts I never knew I needed, treasures and treasured.

On this Day Nov. 27

1876- Members of the first North-West Council are sworn in at Fort Livingstone, also known as the Swan River Barracks near Pelly Sask. Fort Livingstone became the original capital of NWT and maintained facilities for 185 men and their mounts.

1895- Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel’s will establishes the Nobel Prize.

1924- First Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is held in New York City.

1961- Gordie Howe becomes 1st to play in 1,000 NHL games also 1st NHLer to score 1,000 points.

1994- CFL Grey Cup, BC Place, Vancouver: BC Lions beat Baltimore FC, 26-23; first-ever championship in pro football history featuring a US vs Canada matchup.

2006- The Canadian House of Commons endorses Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s motion to declare Québécois a nation within a unified Canada.

2013- “Frozen”, the highest-grossing animated film of all time, starring Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell, is released.

2017- Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement.

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Observation

By Addy Oberlin Rivers Banner

Many people are now confused and bewildered with the complete lock down. We are all looking forward to the coming Christmas season with all the festivities.

It made me think how in Holland we had a quiet Christmas. I should rectify that we had St Nicolas in the beginning of the December with presents etc.

On Christmas morning we would go to church, had a special meal at home and then we would concentrate on what really happened so many years ago.

Listened to Christmas music and sing some hymns.

Maybe this year we need to take a step back and concentrate on what really happened. Jesus came to the earth as a baby, but has a mission to accomplish.

It was on the cross that he shed His blood for the payment of our sins.

Matthew 1:21 tells us that “She will give birth to a son and you are to give Him the name Jesus because He will save His people from their sins.” This was told to Joseph in a dream by an angel.

Let our thoughts be on this birth during the weeks to come.

Letters

Response to Ms Rioux, I understand that believing in evolution makes it difficult to believe in the Bible's story of creation, but many people have been able to keep their faith and also believe in evolution. Science should not be an enemy of Christianity. I can accept fossil records of dinosaurs, early humans that looked very ape-like, ancient relatives of horses no higher than my knee.

These early beings existed long before the Old Testament. Scientists can carbon date life back 50,000 years, and with the Potasium-Argon Method of radioactive dating, they can go back millions of years. This is fascinating stuff and should not be condemned. I would hope that you can love God and Jesus and still accept evolution.

What troubles me more about your letter is your view that the media is responsible for making people fearful of the climate crises. This is in part true because the media shows me environmental disasters almost nightly. The media does not create floods that sweep away cars and homes, it does not create fires of a magnitude never seen before. The media does not cause ever increasingly deadly hurricanes or persistent droughts. These events are not the creation of the media but rather are caused by the warming of the planet, mainly the oceans. This is not a global conspiracy to control the population through fear, this is actually happening and to deny it is incredibly dangerous. There are solutions to our plight but we must understand that the effort to get off oil and plastics is the most worthy fight humanity has ever faced.

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Jaws of Life Fender bender

The Rivers/Daly Fire Department recently purchased a new “Jaws of life” combi tool. The new jaws of life combi tool replaced older set that was purchased by the department in the late 1980’s.

With it being a combi tool, it can both spread and cut the material, in order to extricate a patient from any vehicle or machinery if the need should arise. The new tool is battery operated, which will be much more versatile than the old hydraulic set and takes a lot less time to set up.

Also purchased was a set of vehicle extrication struts, which will allow us to stabilize a vehicle on its roof or sides safely and quickly. The jaws of life and struts were purchased from Seahawk service, based out of Carman,MB.

PHOTOS BY THE RIVERS/DALY FIRE DEPARTMENT

The “Jaws of Life” shown above demonstrating it’s capability on the door of a car.

On Friday, Nov. 20, at 3:54 p.m., Rivers Fire along with Rivers EMS and Brandon EMS, were called for a two vehicle accident on PR 270, south of the train tracks.

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The vehicle struts shown in action above seem to be a sturdy addition to the equipment used by the department.

MHHC pa ys la ndowners to conserve wildlife ha bitat on priva te la nds.

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The following committee and Board appointments were made Deputy Mayor:Councillor Dyer, Police Board:Councillor Creighton, At-large- Gerry Gourlay, Lloyd Fehr, Kat Bridgeman.

Rivers Cemetery Board: Councillor Falkevitch Riverdale Senior Services Board: Councillor Falkevitch Riverdale Recreation Advisory Board: Councillor McFadden, Councillor Smith-At-large Jamie McFadden, Richard Brown, Dennis Veitch, Grant Gill, Ron Chiborak, Megan Vandal & Kenzie McNish Prairie Crocus Regional Library:Councillor Tait, Atlarge Terry Nolin, Kathleen Shanks, Rhonda Krahn, Debbie Phythian, Dora Irvine & Sue Childerhose Rivers/DalyCDCBoard:Counc illorCreighton,CouncillorTai t,At-large Donna Morken & Aaron TycolesRollingDaleE nterpriseBoard:CouncillorD yer Midwest Weed District :Councillors Dyer, McFadden Assiniboine West Watershed District:Councillors Falkevitch, Smith, Atlarge:Tim Ross (Oak River) & Ed MacKay (Little Saskatchewan) 10. COMMIT

Tee reports: Police Chief Klassen’s monthly report-reviewed and filed Council authorize the transfer of $1850 from the Rivers Cemetery Trust Fund to General Operating Fund to cover the cost of leveling/ straightening of 10 headstones at Rivers Cemetery.

Riverdale Community Centre-Provincial Pandemic Response System Grid – continual changes being made to ensure patron and staff protection Council supported the Rivers/Daly Fire Department in their grant application to purchase a Technical Rope Rescue Kit, 12 VHF radios, 2 chargers, 4 hand held Thermal Imaging cameras, a commercial washing machine, and a gear drying rack.

Planning Report-L Eastcott-Reviewed & Filed Council approved the expansion proposal for the Assiniboine West watershed District to include the Rural Municipalities of Elton and Whitehead and supports the continued membership of its existing municipal members in the program under the authority of The Watershed

Districts Act. Snow removal Agreement submitted by Manitoba Infrastructure at $8181.14 was approved and the tender for 2021 & 2022 Beautification submitted by Alexis Gillingham for $2400 per annum.

Council supported the Rivers Minor Hockey Cash Calendar fundraiser and will provide a letter of support requesting that the LGCA issue a lottery license.

Council approved the request for a culvert for new approach on new build at 41 Dakota Drive Councillor’s remarks & suggestions: Councillor Falkevitch -Additional advertising/signage needed for Lake Lot at on Daly Beach Road Councillor Creighton-confirm that older Zamboni is in rotation to ensure it functions if needed Councillor Dyer-Paradise Valley access road to be considered for 2021

Mayor’s remarks & suggestions: Mayor Gill – check on status of RV Park Drawings for alternate location and services

Everyday Encounter

Name: Wayne Wareham Birthday: June 1946 Occupation: Retired Realtor and Insurance Broker. Owned and operated Wareham Agencies from 1972-1976 and then Way-Mor Agencies from 1976 to present.

First job: Rivers IGA stocking shelves.

Hobbies: Golfing, yard work, reading In Rivers/Rapid City/Oak River since: I have lived in Rivers all my life.

Where do you live? Rivers Hometown: Rivers Where did you attend school? Rivers Dream vacation spot: The Maritimes Favourite food: Roast chicken Favourite holiday: Disney World with all my family in 2017. Been there several times before, but this trip with our kids and grandkids was something special.

Favourite sports team: Montreal Canadiens Favourite animal: Dog Favourite TV show: Big Bang Theory Favourite actor/actress: Clint Eastwood When you were 12, what did you want to be when you grew up? A hockey player.

Comment: I am so proud of our community and how it has overcome some difficult times over the years to become a progressive town and home for many young families.

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Rivers Men’s Curling Club Champions 1973 I would like to thank and acknowledge Gavin Ross of Vancouver and Wayne Wareham of Rivers for contacting me to identify the curlers in this photo. Unfortunately, Gavin had a couple too many Woods recognized. Wayne states the year was 1973 and Gavin guessed it was the ’70’s due to the hairstyles.

These men were the Champs of Rivers Men’s Curling Club for 1973 (the first year of the present club champion trophy), another time in the later ‘70’s and again in 1999. Wayne recalls what made this particular team so memorable was the fact that they were such good friends and curled together for over 30 years. He reminisces they had some great battles during the 70’s with their good friends Ted Smith, Don Marriott, Wayne Madden and Ron Citulsky.

The 1973 Club Champs are L-R: Irving Wood, Neil Reeves, Morris Airey and Wayne Wareham.

Council withdraws from Mid-West RD

The minutes of the twentieth regular meeting of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Oakview held Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the municipal office in Oak River.

The agenda for Nov. 10, was adopted as presented.

The minutes of the 19th regular meeting held on Oct. 26, were adopted as circulated.

Midwest Planning DistrictCouncil reviewed the building permit list submitted by the Development Officer.

Midwest Recreation-Reeve Fortune updated that the Nov. 9, meeting was postponed.

Council discussed the future of the recreation district and the best interests of the RM of Oakview. Whereas the Midwest Recreation District will

be enduring further restructuring; Whereas Hamiota Municipality will fulfil one full-time position; Whereas the RM of Oakview would like to support and expand existing recreation services within our municipality; Council of the RM of Oakview wish to withdraw from the Midwest Recreation District effective Nov. 10. This motion was carried.

Rapid City Regional Library-Council reviewed the Insurance Claim Proof of Loss Report. The Council accepted the proof of loss report from Western Financial Group Insurance Solutions for the insurance remediation work at the Rapid City Library.

Road and Drainage Committee-Council will discuss road projects with the Man-

ager of Public works.

Oak River Fire Department-The CAO updated council on the provincial fire protection grant that the Fire Chief was plans to apply for.

The grant funds would be used for the purchase of a port-atank. The Council of the R.M. of Oakview supported the Oak River Fire Department with their grant application to the “Province of Manitoba Fire Protection Grant” for the purchase of a 2500-gallon Port-a-Tank to assist the department when responding to fire emergencies.

Rapid City Fire Department-The CAO updated council on the provincial fire protection grant that the fire department was applying for.

The grant funds would be used

towards the purchase of a side by side UTV. The group also discussed the position of Fire Chief for the Rapid City Fire Department. The Council of the R.M. of Oakview supported the Rapid City Emergency Services with their grant application to the “Province of Manitoba Fire Protection Grant for the purchase of a utility vehicle to assist with response to fire and rescue emergencies.

The R. M. Of Oakview, November 10, page 2 LUD expressed concern regarding a home being moved onto property in the community.

The CAO will discuss this with the development officer for the planning district.

CAO Report: 1. B. Kingdon, Manager of Public Works

10:15 a.m. The manager of public works notified council that he was still in the process of visiting all disaster sites in the municipality with the DFA contracted company, Stantec.

As the municipality had well over 300 sites, the engineer combined sites within the same mile to reduce the site numbers to 154. Another engineer will be coming to inspect all sites with water runs, bridges and large culverts as they are considered engineered sites.

2. Minty’s Moving, Harold Minty – 11:00 a.m. Harold and two employees attended the meeting to discuss the invoice for repair of the Airplane Bay bridge. Council felt additional charges were included in the invoice and wanted to discuss the project in more detail. An

engineer inspected the bridge and determined that the quality of the work was satisfactory.

Unfinished business 1. Disaster Site & Repair Update-Many of the repairs have been completed. As discussed previously, Stantec is still in the process of completing the site inspections.

2. Community Drainage Plan Proposal, Rapid CityCouncillor Frank Hyndman and manager of public works B. Kingdon, met with GD Newton to review the drainage plan completed for the community of Rapid City. Drainage work north of Sample Ave has been started, with additional work being completed as time allows.

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1. Ducks Unlimited CanBoth motions passed. a letter from Hon. Cameron Development Corporationada, Notice of Intent to File 5. Airplane Bay Bridge Friesen & Town of Niverville Annual grant was discussed Caveat, NW 4-14-23-W-This Repair-Council reviewed Resolution regarding the and tabled. caveat will not affect property the information and further cost of insurance for local 14. Elite Crushing, Krahn in the RM of Oakview. Cor- discussed the invoice from paramedics. This topic will Pit Invoice #3497-Council rerespondence will be returned Minty’s Moving. Harold will be addressed at the annual viewed the invoice from Elite Crushing. to Ducks Unlimited Canada. provide the municipality with convention.

2. D. Boak-A proposal for material quantities as this was 10. RM of Oakview Christmas Celebration-Due to Communications Residential Development was not included in the invoice.

By-laws 1. Rural Municipality of tabled.

6. Minnedosa Centennial COVID-19, all holiday cele1. 2020-10-Rapid City 3. Policy 2016-15, Cel- Handi-van, Grant Request- brations for the Municipality Minto-Odanah, Notice of Watermain Extension, North lular Phone Compensation Council noted the grant reof Oakview will be postponed. Public Hearing Zoning ByNDREA Side, local Improvement was Amendment-Council request but will not be providing 11. Requests for Auto Re- Law was noted.

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J & H Bates, Letter of janitorial 3.- Rivers Safe Work Manitoba, 204-807-9496 Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon OR solved that Council gives first service for the Rapid City Oakview adopt the following Concern-Council reviewed Letter regarding COVID 19 204-867-2416/204-867-7558 adamsondahyg@gmail.com 4-2746 Ph. 204-328-7435 Commissionaires on the status of property clean up and provide council with an update at the next meeting. Complaints have been received about additional properties that will need to be inspected by the bylaw officer in the near future.

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4. Bell MTS Letter regarding FleetNet 800 Service Update was reviewed and noted.

5. WCB Annual Rate Notification, 2021 Rate Notification was noted.

Accounts and finances 1. List of Accounts-Council reviewed the list of accounts.

Be it resolved that the report of the Finance Committee be received and that R. M. of Oakview’s General Pay List Cheque’s #6818 #6877 and Payroll Cheque’s #53592-#53615 amounting to $223,768.60, and Accounts Payable amounting to $401,811.29, and Elite Crushing Invoice for $55,924.05 are approved for payment.

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She is survived by her 3 children Wilton (Geo), Leslie (Taylor/Houttuin), and Richard. She is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews as well as many other family members. She was the last surviving member of her family of 13 siblings, born and raised in Fisher Branch Municipality.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held in the spring.

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