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

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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 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.

Because the snow had melted to participate. The collegiate to help those we serve. A lot paign in her school. That threestudents secured a canoe from Rolling River School Division so much, the canoe could not hosted a poor boy floor hockey of times kids don’t get enough week effort simply encouraged 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.

SUBMITTED PHOTO came from a suggestion made The new location for Zion Church on Second Avenue, The building has been many things and will return to its roots as a place of worship by harvest volunteer Liliane for the Zion Church Dupuis. congregation as it was when the building was the Ukrainian Hall.

“I heard the idea at a meeting in Brandon. St. Augustine School had tried Fill to aaCanoe small congregation moved to the northwest three lots at the site of the Restaurant. Once more it in conjunction with the 10-day Warren Smallwood from 1930 to 1952. They corner of Fourth Avenue present building. They will be a place of worship.

Festival du Voyaguer in WinRivers Zion Church met in the upstairs hall of and Brunswick Street. then purchased a mess The last service in our nipeg in February. It was very The congregation kept hall from an abandoned present building will be McKenzie’s store. successful and whenever I hear Zion Church is moving food bank, my ears always perk evening servi- the Zion name and in airport near Carberry. Sunday, October 28, In 1952 from 879 Third Avenue up!” ces started in the Ukrain- 1953 was affiliated with It was moved onto the 2018 at 10:30 a.m. It (across from the high She then brought the sugian Hall.

In fall of the Pentecostal Assem- new foundation and a will be a time to look Thethe canoe at Rivers school) to 580 Second gestion to Riverdale Harvest, Elementary School was of Canada as Zion that year Reverend Harnew foyer added. The back and remember the which supported Avenue (across from the the idea and adequately filled. blies Photo

by Heather Gray Church. old Underhill became the Pentecostal building was dedicated many things the Lord herittoispresent post office). Inasked a way a the promo-

return to our birth place.

Page 152 in Remembering Rivers and Area explains that a number of ministers visited the area to provide services

first resident pastor of the church. Under his leadership Zion United Church, in t he Zion District northeast of Rivers, was purchased and

Reverend Walter Folke came to pastor the church in 1960. The congregation outgrew its building and a new one was needed. They purchased

on April 28, 1963. Now, after 55 years, it is time to move again. Our new home has been the Ukrainian Hall, Chris’s Cafe, and Shelley Mom’s

accomplished in people’s lives in that place and to give thanks for his faithfulness to us. Everyone is welcome to come and help us worship.

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encing and feed for livestock are exempt from provincial sales tax (RST). Also exempt are medications required by diabetics, protective bike helmets, artificial limbs, children’s safety equipment and bakery goods. Interestingly, so too is retail cannabis.

When the provincial government announced earlier this year what taxes would be applied to recreational cannabis sold in the province, RST wasn’t on that list. Sales of the drug are subject to levies applied by Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, which include markups of $0.75 per gram, plus an additional nine per cent. Retailers also have to pay a “social responsibility fee”, amounting to six per cent of their revenues.

There is also a federal tax, which will be split between the provincial and federal governments.

Despite all these taxes, the decision was made to not include RST because the provincial government was worried about high prices. Unlike most other products, legal weed is competing against a well established black market which isn’t subject to taxes and levies. In August, Families minister Scott Fielding was quoted by the CBC, saying that their priority is to eliminate the black market. RST continues to be charged on the sale of medical marijuana.

I support the purchase of necessities being RST exempt and I have few issues with legal cannabis, but I don’t believe its sale should be exempt from sales taxes. Especially not when the relatively recent addition of RST to previously exempt items,

Seeing green MY PERSPECTIVE

Kate Jackman-Atkinson such as insurance, impact the province’s competitiveness.

The applicable taxes and levies already make legal cannabis much more expensive than that bought on the black market.

The Leaf, the Winnipeg Free Press’ Cannabis-centred news site, compiled data about prices across Canada on Oct 17.

They found the lowest price in Manitoba was $11/gram. For the provinces where there was data, this is the third highest price in Canada. Following legalization, many customers switching from the black market commented on the price difference, reported to be as much as double what they were used to paying.

Regardless of the rhetoric, the legalization of cannabis is an important new revenue stream for governments. If the goal really were to eliminate the black market, the government could have acted like the big player they are— using low prices and policing to drive the black market out of business.

The levies and fees are to help cover health care costs and

addiction services, but the government already pays these; by effectively pushing the black market out, they would cut down on the health costs associated with tainted drugs as well as reduce costs associated with people being “upsold” the harder drugs that black market sellers will have to shift their business towards. With a weakened black market, taxes and levies could resume.

If it were really about cutting out the black market and not raking in revenue, Manitobans would be allowed to grow their own cannabis, something that the federal legislation allows.

For the bulk of those who will consume cannabis now that it’s legal, I don’t think price is the issue. Instead, it will be safety and convenience, and these can really only be provided by legal resellers. The regular users will likely stick with “their guy”, but I predict we’ll see something similar to what we saw with file sharing. Once it became easy to buy movies and music digitally online, people were happy to pay for something that was convenient, legal and posed no threat of infecting their computers.

We are at the tip of an iceberg, in uncharted waters when it comes to legal cannabis. I don’t think the black market will ever be stomped out, it remains for tobacco and alcohol, but I think the legal market will win out. The government just needs to decide how that will happen, and over how long.

Weird things from the election trail

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he municipal elections are over. Due to the election being on Wednesday and due to the fact our papers go to print on Wednesday at 2 p.m., we won’t have results in this week’s paper. We will get the results up on our web site as soon as we can.

The municipal election has been weird. Some towns have very large numbers of candidates, eight, 11, even 13 in one place. That level of candidate choice and interest has not been seen for a long time. Maybe never!

The issues have been common place in some places and puzzling in others. We hear lots about transparency, accountability and holding the line on taxes. Transparency and accountability should be the expected norm. Holding the line on taxes is a bit tougher as most towns and RMs have a huge problem with water, road and sewer infrastructure being in pretty tough shape. There may come a day when some paved roads will have to be ground up and turned back to gravel. Taxes may have to go up, but a more palatable solution would be to have some more efficiency at the federal level and have the feds give out per capita or per mile grants to local governments.

The Winnipeg mayoral race has centred on one main (and silly in my opinion) issue and that is re-opening the Portage and Main intersection to pedestrian traffic. Wow! Opening a very wide and dangerous intersection

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Ken Waddell seems like a bad use of scarce tax dollars, when Winnipeg’s streets are just as bad as many smaller towns’ streets. There are potholes across Winnipeg and in other centres that could devour a car, but some people think that opening P and M is great idea. Better that Winnipeg crack down on panhandlers, the drug trade and expand homeless shelters and drug treatment centres.

There are weird things also happening in provincial politics, as witnessed by three Manitoba MLAs being booted from their respective caucuses. One was for disagreeing with the party on an issue, two were for alleged inappropriate words or actions. I know two of the MLAs quite well and it’s tough to watch political careers go down that road.

It’s doubtful if either of the three will have future political success, but you never know. Just look to Ontario for an example. Former Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown was run out of town for alleged sexual misconduct.

He re-emerged on Monday night this past week as the the duly elected mayor of Brampton. He beat an in-

cumbent woman mayor. Considering all he was accused of, that is quite the political comeback.

The political process is a complicated one. Perhaps you had a chance to read the column in last week’s papers across Manitoba that was drawn up by the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association. There is an ad on the same topic this week.

The PC Manitoba government has stepped into a bucket of barn yard products again and the MCNA has taken strong exception to their mistake. Bill 8, in the present form, is just plain bad for democracy.

It remains to be seen how it will all turn out. In politics, strange things can often happen.

Disclaimer: The writer serves as a volunteer president 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.

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Nov. 4: St. James Church Fall Supper Nov. 4: Clack Family Museum Cash and Merch. Bingo 10:30 a.m. @ Rivers Legion Nov. 5: Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary meeting, upper hall, 7 p.m.

Nov. 12: Rivers Legion Branch #75 general meeting 7:30 p.m. Hall Nov. 13: Flu clinic, Riverdale Community Centre, 1-7 p.m.

Nov. 15: Rivers 50 Plus Club meeting/ games, Civic Centre, 2 p.m.

Nov. 17: H.E.L.P Christmas bazaar, Rivers Legion Hall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Nov. 17: Strathclair Theatre Chorus, Rivers Collegiate, 7 p.m.

Nov. 18: Mall in the Hall, Oak River Memorial Rink, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Nov. 27: Chamber of Commerce meeting, Lee’s Restaurant, Rivers, 12-1 p.m.

Nov. 27: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8 a.m.

Nov. 28: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.

Dec. 1: Big buck night, Riverdale Community Centre, Rivers Dec. 3: Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary Christmas party/meeting, upper hall, 6/7 p.m.

Dec. 10: Rivers Legion Branch #75general meeting 7:30 pm Hall Dec. 11: Rivers Legion meeting, upper hall, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 17: Christmas concert, Oak River School Dec. 18: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8 a.m.

Dec. 20: Rivers 50 Plus Club meeting/ games, Civic Centre, 2 p.m.

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October 26, 2018 Rivers Banner 3 Not in my customs – other than the afternoon party in elementary school, complete with a homemade costume, games and treats. Perhaps it was living way

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s I sit and chat with you, it is close to ten of the p.m. The dogs and I have completed our steps for the day. I air was brisk, refreshing.

The cold seeped through the denim of my jeans and chilled my legs – that tingling winter feeling. As we briskly covered the blocks, the wide variety of yard lights struck me.

We passed a fire breathing dragon, countless pumpkins, ghosts swaying and dancing, a big black cat, and Halloween images f loating on garage walls.

There were also strings of lights, more festive than the immediate season, and I recognize that while a farmer makes hay while the sun shines, we try to get up our Christmas lights before we freeze nose and toes putting them up. Some homes had decorative fall wreaths and arrangements; one had a pine cone and ribbon wreath. It would appear that we are at a crossroad of holidays.

It is wonderful that folks embrace the seasons, and embrace displaying their passion for it- whatever the season may be. I never have been a Halloween fan.

Name: Alan Clarkson Birthday: January 12,1998 Occupation: Bar manager First job: Cart collector at Superstore in B.C. Hobbies: Travelling, boxing and political history.

In Rivers since: June 2017 Where do you live? 1st Avenue Rivers Hometown: Cranbrook, B.C. Where did you attend school? Elementary and middle school in Cranbrook, high school (completed in 1 year) in Nobeoka, Japan.

Dream Vacation Spot: Easter Island Favourite Food: Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding.

Favourite holiday: New Year’s celebration, it’s a really big deal in Japan.

Favourite Song or Artist: Currently the band Tenacious D Favourite Sports Team: TSM which is an Esports team.

Favourite Animal: Penguin Favourite TV show: South Park. Don’t watch much tv, more likely to watch crime or fantasy movies.

Favourite Actor/Actress: Will Ferrell When you were 12, what did you want to be when you grew up? A chef.

Comment: I have never lived in a town as small as Rivers before but I really love it!

On this day Oct. 26 1863 - International conference begins in Geneva aimed at improving medical conditions on battlefields - beginning of the Red Cross.

1918 - Cecil Chubb gives prehistoric monument Stonehenge to the British nation.

1951 - Winston Churchill re-elected British Prime Minister at the age of 86.

1977 - Last natural case of smallpox discovered in Merca district, Somalia. This date is considered the anniversary of the eradication of smallpox, the most spectacular success of vaccination.

1984 - Stephanie Fae Beauclair (“Baby Fae”) gets baboon heart transplant, lives 21 days 1994 - Jordan & Israel sign peace accord.

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out in the country, surrounded by conservative families, that squelched that fever. I do love Christmas, need a few blue lights, but wait until the Saturday before the Sunday of Advent to get into that season. Also a custom from my early years.

The other light that I observed in the night walk was the moon. So nearly full that I needed to look twice to see which portion was less than round. The moon was glorious. Strong enough to cast shadows. Strong enough to brighten the unlit portions of the streets. Not strong enough to entice me to try the Trans Canada Trail east of the hospital. Perhaps if I had had a cohort?

I marvel at the wonder of a wee small light in a dark night. A candle, a f lashlight, a cell phone. There rays dispel darkness, comfort and encourage. I understand why some, not all children, (and by that I mean also adults!) appreciate a light at night. That glow in the hallway prevents one from barking their shins or slamming a shoulder as we lurch to the bathroom.

One remedy for insomnia suggests counting all the little lights in your home rather than counting sheep.

The one on the microwave, the television, the clock, the stove – the list goes on, there are a goodly number of them. Now, in the darkness of the midnight, the f lash of my f itbit looks bright!

We have come a long way. Those early prairie years when the glimmer of light implied a farm yard. A lamp in the window shone a long way. The yard light broke the darkness, and then the dusk to dawn lights went a step further. Do we see the stars? Do we marvel at the Northern Lights? Is the lightening storm as dramatic? Perhaps it is time to step away from as much man made light as possible, and appreciate 879-3rd Avenue, Rivers more fully the God given Sunday school/morning ones. A metaphor with many meanings. service at 10:30 a.m.

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Carnegie Monument (Municipality of Riverdale) This information was taken directly from Manitoba Historical Society.

This monument just east of the intersection of Road 115W and Road 66N in the Municipality of Riverdale, commemorates the former community of Carnegie that was situated here. “A post office opened in 1903, taking the name of William Carnegie on whose land the office was situated.

A station on the Lenore Subdivision of the Canadian Pacific Railway, in its heyday Carnegie had two grain elevators, one operated by the Western Canada Flour Mills and the other by the Ogilvie Flour Mills. An outdoor skating rink was built with materials scavenged from a construction site in Brandon. The water to f lood the rink came from a well on the Johnston farm about one-half mile away.

Within several years, a change room was built and electric lights were added.

The post office closed in 1960 and nothing remains at the site today other than the monument near the abandoned railway line.”

Rivers Baptist Church 447 Edward Street

Phone 204-328-7882

Sunday worship service/Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.

Junior youth (Gr. 5-9), 204-328-7854 for details.

Senior youth (Gr. 10-12), 204-328-7016 for details.

Contact Person Abe Krahn, 204-328-7189.

Presents Grief Workshop Theme: Understanding Grief Date: Friday October 26, 2018 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Place: Curling Club Lounge 2nd Floor Riverdale Community Garden Presenters: Ellen Jacobs and Robert Beaudin Volunteers from Winnipeg who lead grief groups.

Session 1 “Who Am I Now?” Session 2 “They Just Don’t Understand.”

Cost: Free Everyone Welcome

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Women’s Institute Rivers Manitoba

Women’s Institute. Do you know what that is? It has been called “Manitoba’s best-kept secret” and “a group like no other”. Manitoba Women’s Institute (WI) is a rural women’s organization that has been working for the betterment of women and their families for over 100 years. Women’s Institute was first formed in 1897 in rural Ontario as a means by which women could work to better themselves, their families, and their communities. Rivers WI was formed in 1919, disbanded in 1942, and was re-born in 1949 with 52 members. Fees at that time were set at $1 per year, and the work of the local group encompassed all aspects of family and rural life.

Times have changed. We now have 14 members, and the fees are more than $1! But the mandate of the organization remains the same. We focus on personal development, family and community, agriculture and rural development, and the environment. There`s something there for everyone! Monthly meetings are usually held in members’ homes and follow a program that is planned each November for the coming year.

At each meeting, a portion of time is set aside for a speaker, video, or discussion on a specific topic. The meetings are fun, with much laughter. Members are supportive of each other in a very caring way.

Rivers WI met at the home of Michelle McFad-

den on October 10, 2018. At that time, reports were heard about the successful CPR course that was held with Jim Duthie as instructor and about the regional meeting held in Hamiota. The local will be sending forth a resolution calling for an “opt out” or “presumed consent” system for tissue/organ donation. A donation was given to the Waldner family to support them in their care for Baby Ella. Georgina Bollman’s name will be placed in the Regional Book of Remembrance.

The next Rivers WI meeting will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018, (1:30 pm) am at the home of Helen Stewart. This will be the annual meeting, but reports are short, and there will be plenty of time to talk about plans for the future and for a good chinwag over lunch.

Do you have more time on your hands now? Do you have a desire to learn about this world we live in and to help women who are less fortunate? Do you want to be part of a women’s organization whose creed states, “Keep us from pettiness. Let us be large in thought and word and deed”? Do you wish to be part of making this community a better place in which to live? Would you like to be part of a caring sisterhood where age does not make a difference? If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, then there is a place for you in Rivers Women’s Institute. Visitors are always welcome. For more infor, call Pat Wood (328-7320) or Dianne Kowalchuk (328-7690).

Remember Telehealth is in our community Riverdale Health Aux. Rivers Manitoba With the unseasonably cold fall and early snow that Manitoba has already experienced, we know that a long winter is ahead of us. Many people will be driving for medical appointments over the fall and winter; often a long drive on poor roads for a short appointment.

This is a reminder that Telehealth is available right here in our community at the Riverdale Health Centre and could save you a lot of stressful driving. Telehealth appointments are set up by your doctor’s office, so the next time you are referred to a specialist, ask your doctor if the consultation could be done by Telehealth. Telehealth consults are done for clinical and educational purposes

in the areas of adult and child mental health, oncology and heart health, and other areas if appropriate. When attending a telehealth appointment you will report to the office in the Riverdale Health Centre. A separate and private room is set up in the Rivers Medical Centre (clinic) where you will sit with a TV, camera and speaker to talk with the doctor/specialist remotely.

The Riverdale District Health Auxiliary, with grants from Rivers and Area Community Foundation and the Brandon Area Foundation, brought Telehealth to Rivers several years ago. Brittany Hamilton at the Rivers Health Centre office reports that Telehealth is used at least weekly and that in October, 2018 it has been used daily. Brittany is available at 204 328-5321 to answer any questions you may have about Telehealth.

Halloween for harvest

Rivers Collegiate students will be holding their annual Halloween for Harvest on Oct. 31. On Wednesday night while kids are “trick or treating”, rather than asking for candy, students from RCI will be asking for non perishable food items. Examples of items which the food bank could use would be canned goods, cookies and crackers, pastas, dry cereals, and peanut butter.

The non perishable food items will be donated to the

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Riverdale Harvest. In past years the school has collected over 1000 pounds of food! The hope is to do the same this year.

Students will be collecting donations in the towns of Rivers, Oak River, and Chimo Beach. Students will start their collection at 5:00 on Tuesday evening. If you need more information please contact Lesley McFadden (204) 724-7885.

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The Roads and Drainage Committee discussed a date to review a beaver dam concern in Ward 3 and a date to test gravel in the Krahn pit. Hiring an independent contractor to do gravel testing was discussed. Additional gravel required on roads and the condition of the roads which were rebuilt this year were discussed.

Fire Department members attended a mutual aid meeting and discussed the cost of new radios for the departments. Councillor Wolstenholme reported that the LSRCD is having their annual general meeting in Basswood on Nov. 21. The MCDA conference is to be held in December and another joint meeting of conservation districts is to be held on Oct. 19. Councillor Hyndman reported on the Minnedosa EDC meeting he attended.

Reeve Fortune reported on the Midwest Planning District meeting he attended on Oct. 4. Public Works Supervisor, Melvin Alex, attended the meeting. Equipment going through Rapid City and damage to hydro lines was discussed with Council as well as future equipment purchases. Future upgrading of grader(s); upgrading the gravel truck; repairing the Riverdale Bridge; road repairs; culvert installation; brush cutting; and road gravelling were discussed.

A Variation Order Application was made by Hanna Bordewijk to request relief from the maximum floor area permitted for a home based business of 1000 square feet to be varied to 2180 square feet to provide for renovation and conversion of the former United Church in Rapid City. The variation was approved.

The proposed Conditional Use Application Order made by Robert Tuttle to provide for the establishment of a non-farm dwelling within the “AG” Agricultural General Zone was approved Oak River utility- still waiting on quotes for a back-up pump at the water plant and cost to put in single phase pumps at the Oak River lift station. Brush cutting -the R. M. of Elton agreed to cost-share scrub cutting on a boundary road. A quote to rent a skid steer with a mulcher was reviewed with Council as well as a quote from a contractor to complete scrub cutting on Road 124 north of #24.

Council approved to advertise for sale, by tender, the former dwelling unit and out-buildings, as is, where is, which are located on Lots 60 – 63, Plan 312, in Oak River. Rapid City utility-The water rate study is being worked on. The MWSB is still reviewing the draft tender for a Gen Set. Rapid City rink-the C.A.O. updated Council on the outstanding insurance claim and information received from R. Fay regarding the Rapid City rink. Rapid City lagoon-an update from the engineer was reviewed. Rapid City Reservoir Restoration - An update was reviewed.

Property Standards-Re-inspections were completed in September and are still being reviewed by the Mid-West Planning District. Boundary road agreements -a meeting has been scheduled with Council members from Hamiota municipality.

The R. M. of Yellowhead and Riverdale Municipality were in agreement of the draft agreement.

Asset management-an update from AMM was reviewed. A grant application is not being applied for at this time. Cardale lakes – quotes for pump rentals were received and reviewed.

Noted. Letter from P. Higgott -cleaning out the ditch and culvert replacement were discussed. Oakview council authorized the Reeve and C.A.O. to sign the fire agreement between the R.M. of Oakview and the Town of Minnedosa. Fire agreements to be renewed with Elton and Minto-Odanah -a greements for the next three years are to be drafted for Council review. Valley View Golf Club Rapid City Inc. was granted $2,485.61 for 2018 to cover the amount of taxes charged on the property.

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day Oct. 17 around 11:30 a.m.; it was parked behind the Rivers’ public works garage. “A citizen reported to police just after lunch Saturday afternoon and we recovered it in the gravel pits northeast of Rivers,” says Town of Rivers police chief Michael Turnbull.

“The vehicle had been vandalized which included the door decals obscured

by paint and the amber roof light broken off. The ignition was tampered with and the truck had to be taken away by tow truck. It’s now in the hands of Autopac which will look at the body, interior and mechanical...”

October 26, 1983 Manitoba clocks move back one hour in t he early morning of Sun. Oct. 30, when standard time returns to the province.

Under the Official Time Act, enacted in Manitoba in 1967, uniform daylight

saving time is in effect in all parts of the province for a six month period - beginning the last Sunday in April and changing back again the last Sunday in October.

October 25, 1973 A project is underway in the rural area of Rivers exchange to renew telephone line facilities.

A spokesperson for the Manitoba Telephone System said the project, which is scheduled for completion later this year, will consist of replacing 42 miles of

rural pole line with 38 miles of buried wire and cable facilities. At present, Rivers exchange serves approximately 1,000 telephones.

October 24, 1963 Keep winter injury to ornamental evergreens at a minimum by thoroughly soaking the roots before freeze up, says provincial horticulturist F. J. Weir.

Ornamental evergreens of all types are susceptible to injury by drying out the plant cells, he says.

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Jack Cram, Lawyer ALEXANDER Phone 204-727-8491 or 204-328-7540 (Thursdays, ELECTRIC 2-5 p.m.) for appointments.

204-721-4320

PROS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

CL

Way-Mor Agencies Ltd. • Residential & Commercial • Farm Wiring & Trenching

Brandon - Rivers

204-761-2192

Insurance, Travel, Investments, Real Estate

Phone 204-328-7540 204-566-2490

van Veen Carpentry Ltd.

Specializing in residential, commercial, farm building.

Jake: 204-761-0900 Tyson: 204-761-8765 kroegerbackhoe.ca

Leo or Cherry van veen 204-826-2292 or clcarpentry@hotmail.ca

Jeannie’s Interiors Hair Dynamics Stylists and nail technician Professional Painting & Decorating

on staff

Jeannie Bos

OPEN Tues., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

204-573-1150 Rapid City, MB jeanniesinteriors@hotmail.com

Ph. 204-328-7435

Hunt, Miller & Co. LLP

Jack Cram, Lawyer Phone 204-727-8491 or 204-328-7540 (Thursdays, 2-5 p.m.) for appointments.

1-855-727-0330 | 204-727-0330 www.memorieschapel.com

Ph. 204-724-6870 Fax 204-328-4407 alepp@redlinetransport.ca

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Residential & Commercial

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Repair & Maintenance

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HVAC Installations

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Septic Truck Services

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Licensed Gas Fitting

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Duct Cleaning

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24 hr Emergency Service

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Backhoe & Skidsteer Services

Dry bulk transportation

• Residential & Commercial • HVAC Installations • Licensed Gas Fitting • 24 hr Emergency Service • Repair & Maintenance • Septic Truck Services • Duct Cleaning • Backhoe & Skidsteer Services

Open six days a week!

(Closed on Tuesday)

RichaRd and Kelly english

204-566-2131

This space is available for you!

Only $13.16/wk.

204-328-7494 for more details.

Lakeside Septic Service Potable water delivery.

Book your portable toilets!

204-764-2744

ErlE Jury

and

Family

FUNERAL DIRECTOR Dwayne Campbell ~ 204-764-2746

Ph. 204-867-2416 Cell. 204-867-7558

e and Stud Fram t Fram s e o P Farm Buildings

Mini storage units for rent.

Ph. 204-328-7893

204.759.3313 Toll Free 844.877.7767 gregnesbittmla@mymts.net #7 � 515 4th Avenue Burlington Place, Shoal Lake, MB

Oak River Inn

Hamiota’s

Johan’s Construction Ltd. 204-745-7628 cell 204-328-7310 office “Building for all your farm needs!”

This space is available for you!

Only $13.16/wk.

204-328-7494 for more details.

This space is available for you!

Only $13.16/wk.

204-328-7494 for more details.

Place Emporium

Serving Rivers and area since 1906.

Phone 204-727-0694 or 1-800-897-5694 www.brockiedonovan.com

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RIVERS

BANNER CLASSIFIEDS –––––––––– Coming Events

PLACE YOUR AD BY:

PHONE: 204-328-7494 FAX: 204-328-5212 E-MAIL: info@riversbanner.com

Services

Birth

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Rolling Dale Enterprises Annual General Meeting, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, 6:00 PM.533 2nd Avenue. Snacks and refreshments served.

Please RSVP to Kristen Scott at 204-328-6304 or Donna Smith at 204-328-6303 by Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

Minimum charge: $5+GST Extra insertions: 1/2 original price

Classifieds MUST be PREPAID Visa/Mastercard accepted

(Facing Main Street in the Co-Op Administration Building)

867-3981

http://www.ajaxlaw.ca

Fall Supper Sadie and Marley are excited to announce the birth of their new baby sister “Madison Faye” born on September 24th at 9:29 a.m. Madison weighed 7lbs. 15oz. and was 21 1/2 in. long, proud parents are Jody and Chris Anderson of Rivers. Grandparents are Murray and Deb Moffat of Strathclair and Bud and Trudi Anderson of Rivers. Great Grandparents are Evelyn Moffat of Strathclair, Marguerite Wareham of Newdale and Irvin Anderson of Rivers.

Riverdale Daycare Director

CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER

To run Canada - must have BC experience - Paid pick, drops, layovers and stat pay - Multi drop runs - Cell usage - Benefi t package - Dedicated truck - Sign on bonus - Quarterly and annual bonus - Reset at home - Weekend home time - Paid training - Referral program

Derek (204) 793-7465

FOODS Meat Cutter/Production Personnel

CENTENNIAL TRANSPORT & LEASING LTD.

Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing • Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further detailed specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • De-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required Current starting wage is $14.15, ranging as high as $21 plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge.

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://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/ at 623 Main Street E, PO Box 10,000, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Sunday, Nov. 4, 2016; 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Adults $15; 6-12 years: $5; preschool free.

For take-outs ($15) call 204-328-7823.

LIFT TO ALL FLOORS

Trouble Walking?

Hip or Knee Replacement?

Restrictions in daily activities?

$2,500 Tax Credit $40,000 refund cheque/ rebates Disability Tax Credit.

204-453-5372

For Sale

FOR SALE BY TENDER DWELLING, GARAGE, AND OUT-BUILDINGS TO BE MOVED

The Council of the R. M. of Oakview is accepting quotes for the purchase and removal of the dwelling, the garage, and outbuildings located on 2 Limit Street in Oak River (Lots 60/63; Plan 312). Anyone interested in purchasing and removing the buildings, as is, where is, are requested to contact the municipal office at 204-566-2146; email oakviewcao@mymts. net; or view our website at rmofoakview.ca for more information. Written quotes must be received by the R. M. of Oakview until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9th, 2018. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Please submit tenders to: The R.M. Of Oakview Box 179 OAK RIVER, MB R0K 1T0

Please check your ad when first published The Banner will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion

HyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization is engaged in the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets.

To reach and sustain its position as a premier supplier of quality food products it strives to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline.

This position is based at the operations in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life. Due to rapid growth we are looking for Meat Cutters/Production Personnel.

(turkey, casseroles, vegetables, salads and dessert)

Tender

Help Wanted Riverdale Community Daycare Inc. is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of the Director. Applicants will only be considered if they have currently achieved their Early Childhood Educator III. Please submit resumes with a cover letter to Riverdale Community Daycare Inc. by mail at Box 722 Rivers, MB R0K 1X0 or by email at rcdinc@ hotmail.com. Up-to-date criminal record checks and child abuse checks are required. Closing for applications is November 2, 2018. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For a copy of the job description, please contact Riverdale Community Daycare at rcdinc@hotmail.com.

#12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB Estate & Moving Saturday Nov. 3 @ 10 am

Health

St. James’ Anglican Church 110B Main St S Minnedosa

McSherry Auction

Coming Events

45th Original Christmas Craft Sale, Nov. 4th @ Clarion Hotel Bdn . Door prizes. Proceeds to Christmas Cheer.

Auction Sales

DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT NOON

Manitoba made!

Top quality kitchen cabinets - Custom, Stock & Surplus - Free 3D design - Prompt service - Professional installation available Serving Manitoba province-wide for 25 years! office@fehrscabinets.com

1-800-758-6924

Notice Public Works – Casual Employment

Riverdale Municipality invites applications for the position of Public Works Operator.

Job Description: This is an “as required” position to cover various leaves/staff shortage Minimum Qualifications: • Grade Twelve or G.E.D. equivalent.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Province of Manitoba driver’s licence.

• Basic plumbing, piping and mechanical skills would be an asset.

• Experience in operating light equipment and trucks with ability to learn heavy equipment operation.

• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision or alone when needed.

• Minimum Class 1 Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection & Treatment certifications with willingness to upgrade to class 2 for Water Treatment and Distribution.

The deadline of application submissions is open until filled.

Further information including full job description is available upon request or on our website.

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Dated at Rivers, Manitoba this 17th day of October 2018.

Kat Bridgeman, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Riverdale Municipality Box 520 Rivers, MB R0K 1X0 Fax no: (204) 328-5374 E-mail: cao.riverdale@mymts.net www.riversdaly.ca

Find it in the

Classifieds

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with Section 11 of the Surveys Act, notice is hereby given that the original monument establishing

the ¼ North Section 21, Township 12, Range 20 WPM in Riverdale Municipality, has been lost.

A new monument to perpetuate the original locations have been planted by Derek Arthur, Manitoba Land Surveyor on the 11th day of October 2018.

Any persons with inquiries about the re-establishment of this monument are advised to contact the following: Derek Arthur Richmond Surveys M.L.S. Ltd 1102 Rosser Avenue Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0L7 204.761.0178 E: derek.a@richmondsurveys.com Reference File No. 180250

Tim Cassan Examiner of Surveys The Property Registry 276 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0B6 204.726.6854 E: tim.cassan@tprmb.ca

Any persons having any objection to or having any evidence which he/she desires to give against the confirmation of the re-establishment of this lost corner is to submit any such objection or evidence in writing verified by affidavit to the Registrar-General within thirty (30) days from the publication of this notice. Where no objection to or evidence against the confirmation of the re-establishment of this lost corner is received by the RegistrarGeneral within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice, or where any such objection is subsequently withdrawn in writing, the Registrar-General shall confirm the re-establishment of this lost corner.

Registrar-General 1203 – 155 Carlton St. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3H8

Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Yard * Recreation * Tools * Antiques * Furniture * Misc * Household *

(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

Meyers Gun Auctions Estate of Wayne Bowles 10 am Sat. November 3 Souris, Manitoba Estate of Dick Pollock & Consignors 9am Sat. November 10 Meyers Auction Site, Arden MB Both Auctions feature Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Ammo & Hunting Items

Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-476-6262

Details & Pictures at www.meyersauctions.com

Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds FOR SALE Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s BlanketAdvertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

Caught you peeking! Province Wide Classifieds reach over 415,000 readers weekly! Call this newspaper NOW to book an ad or email classified@ mcna.com for details.

BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc.

Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca Parts & full trailer repair, trailer safeties & Autopac Trailer Repair. Sales, Leasing & Financing of flat-deck, dumpbox, cargo, gooseneck & utility trailers & truck beds.

Kaldeck Truck & Trailer, Hwy #1 MacGregor, MB. 1-888685-3127.

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Strathclair Theatre Chorus coming to Rivers this fall Strathclair Theatre Chorus is known for making beautiful music and and they are particularly excited to transport Westman audiences back to the 1960’s and 70’s with their latest concert program. “A Kaleidoscope of Melodies” is an enjoyable mix of top 40 hits like, Breaking up is hard to do, Happy together and listen to the music, along with fun hits like Love potion #9 and Witch doctor. The program is rounded out with favourites such as One tin soldier, The last farewell and Up where we belong.

Strathclair Theatre Chorus will present “A Kaleidoscope of Melodies” in Rives on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Riverdale and District Health Auxiliary. Come to Rivers Collegiate and enjoy

delicious refreshments, the company of friends and the musical talents of Strathclair Theatre Chorus. Call Lynn at 204-328-7735 to reserve your tickets today.

Strathclair Theatre Chorus is directed by Elizabeth Gebauer (Brandon), accompanied by Kate Blair (Brandon) and Shirley Martin (Rapid City). The 47 man and women who make up the ensemble this come from Strathclair, Shoal Lake, Birtle, Solsgirth, Hamiota, Cardale, Rivers, Virden, Kenton, Brandon, Rapid City, Minnedosa, Basswood, Newdle and Erickson.

They rehearse from midSeptember to mid-November and then perform in various communities in southern Manitoba. This year their schedule includes concerts in

Rivers, Minnedosa, Shoal Lake, Brandon, Carberry, Hamiota, Neepawa and Strathclair.

The theatre chorus’ was at a dinner theatre on Mar. 2, 1991, organized by the Strathclair Theatre Committee Inc. as a fundraiser for a renovation project at the bend theatre. It showcased the talents of 37 individuals , many of whom were members of the Strathclair drama club. A choir of 27 voices performed that evening, laying the ground work for the growth and development of a strong vibrant mixed voice singing group.

Rivers 50+ meeting minutes

By Myrtle Wooldridge Rivers 50+

The insurance bill of $540 was approved for payment.

One hundred dollars was donated to Rivers Collegiate for the Undergrad Awards ceremony.

Westman Senior council requires a vice-president and a north games re present at ive. S ome 50+ Clubs have declined to host sports events this year due to work load on aging members. Rivers is still hosting but we need younger members to join if we are to continue much longer. This is a

big loss for many seniors if the clubs can not continue to be active. Rivers offers several different games tr y ing to have an option for people to choose from.

It was decided that t he Tuesday mor ning coffee be moved to Tuesday afternoon and the group join in with the Tuesday games. Games coordinator Wray Douglas mentioned all games are well attended. He requested indoor shoes be worn for games, gravel tracked in is hard on the new pol ished curl i ng sheets. Patty Waterfield reported Crib on Mon-

day afternoon is well attended.

Membership fees of $ 20 are due. The vinyl covered, used chairs have been donated to Oak River colony. We still have several arm chairs to donate if anyone could make use of them.

The nomination committee is preparing for nominations for November meeting.

Birthday g reet ings wer e s u n g t o D av id Wat er f ie ld , t he on l y October birthday being celebrated.

Next meeting is Nov. 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Church Chatter

By Lorrie Dyer Rivers United Church Thank you to everyone who supported our Fall Supper on October 14. As well, the donations of food and time given are very much appreciated.

The history and service of United Church Women (UCW) will be honored on Sunday October 28. Please join us for worship with coffee and cookies to follow.

Upcom ing Sunday School days are October 28 and November 25 Pulpit supply for November 4 will be Megan Lelonde. Glenna Beau-

champ is scheduled to lead worship on November 18 and Dave Falkevitch will deliver the service on November 25. Worship Service will not be held on Remembrance Day November 11 to allow everyone to attend the community service.

Ten Thousand Villages will once again be visiting us. Everyone is invited to shop in support of third world artisans and farmers on Sunday November 18 at noon following worship.

The most popular items continue to be fair trade coffee and chocolate, along with Christmas ornaments and jewellery.

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The annual seasonal flu vaccine is available to all Manitobans at no charge. It will offer protection against four seasonal flu strains.

An annual flu vaccine is especially important for those at increased risk of serious illness from the flu, their caregivers and close contacts.

If you are 65 or older or have a chronic illness, you should also get a pneumo vaccine. One pneumo vaccine may give you a lifetime of protection.

To get your free flu vaccine, contact your public health nurse, doctor, pharmacist or call Health Links – Info Santé at or toll-free

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