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Rivers local Ben Roulette, a 14 year old AAA Bantam Yellowhead Chiefs forward, was chosen twice in four days in two different hockey drafts at the national level and the provincial level for his prowess in the game. He was chosen by the Red Deer Rebels in the ninth round of the WHL draft, four day prior to being chosen by the MJHL Waywayseecapo Wolverines as the first Westman player to be chosen in the draft. Roulette found

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his draft success despite offence to defence with having few games under ease when the need arises, the scouts’ watchful gaze, blocking shots and checkdue to an injury early on ing, while still being a very in October of 2019. Ben tactical player, f inding broke both his ankle and open spots and knowing tibia. Returning to the where he needs to be in the play.

In Roulette’s rookie arena in January Roulette Back row L/R: Meghan Knelsen, Schmidt, bantam year, he was able was excited to continue his Erich Thom Heijmans, Heather to compile 53 points in 36 season, hoping to show the Gray, Liliane Dupuis. Front games.

ForHaile the next hockey scouts his abilities row during L/R: Minami Kijima, Hubbard, season,Payette, Ben is planning to provincials weekend.

En Chassidy Morgan Ramsay, Bryce try out and join up with the route to provincials, it was Quinn Summers, Hrabok. announced that sporting under-18 Chiefs, working events were cancelled on developing his skills due to the COVID-19 for his future career in the Junior hockey scene, pandemic.

Roulette is considered Roulette becomes eligible to be a very well rounded for play at 16. player, transitioning from

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s r e p or t e d i n t he March 9 edition, the Grade 12 Interdisciplinary Studies in Science class at Rivers Collegiate planned a project for Riverdale Harvest.

Dubbed the Boat Load of Food, students secured a canoe from Rolling River School Division with an intent to f ill it with non-perishables. Although the campaign was fully organized by that class, the original idea came from a suggestion made by harvest volunteer Liliane Dupuis.

“I heard the idea at a 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 suggestion to Riverdale Harvest, which supported the idea and asked her to present the promo-

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Rivers product Ben Roulette, of the Yellowhead bantam AAA Chiefs, was taken fourth overall by the Waywayseecappo Wolverines in the first round of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League bantam draft.

Pallister announces collections for canoes gradual plan for Manitoba’s reopening

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tion to the schools. cans from the school foyer into and Chimo Beach areas for con- put away in the proper place on Pupils co-ordinated the entire the church basement the after- tributions from the community. the shelving units. They were month-long promotion, which noon of March 21, where the When all was said and done, fantastic! We are very, very culminated in a ceremonious food was weighed and sorted. the scales at Riverdale Harvest pleased.”

Elementary school staff mempresentation on March 20 to Although the project was a sen- noted a total of 434 pounds, “a The Manitoba distancing rules at all times nesses and venues include: ber/Harvest volunteer Yvonne Riverdale Harvest president ior studentsgovernbrainstorm, the en- fabulous amount,” says Heather. ment has announced the and to stay home if they tire high school was encouraged “We are so pleased they decided Crouch initiated a similar camHeather Gray and Liliane. to help those restricwe serve. A lot• non-urgent paign in her school.

That threeBecause the snow had meltedof to The collegiate start a participate. multi-phased are sick.

Travel surgery of times kids in don’t get enough effort simply encouraged so much, the canoe could not tohosted a poor boyrefloor hockey ef fort gradually tions will remain place, and week diagnostic procedbe portaged across the street to tournament in which to play, credit but this group of students students to leave product in store services, open some such as avoiding all non- ures; Zion Church (home of River- athletes had to pay with food for certainly deserves some praise. the canoe; 87 pounds of food essential of to• therapeutic andthemedwas collected from younger dale Harvest). Rather,businesses the teens the and canoe.increase Some students also Alltravel studentsoutside stayed behind recreational opportunities Manitoba, and requireical services; carried bags, boxes and garbage canvassed Rivers, Oak River help check expiry dates, sort and group on Thursday, March 22.

while maintaining social distancing advice.

As of Monday, May 4, a variety of non-essential health-care and retail businesses will have the option to reopen under strict guidelines. All businesses and venues will be required to continue following social distancing The canoe at Rivers and stringent cleaning Elementary School was adequately filled. practices to protect both employees and customers.

Size restrictions of public and private gatherings PHOTO BY GERRY GOURLAY of no more than 10 people A heartfelt tribute to those that lost their lives in Nova Scotia, including Cst. Heidi w i l l rema i n i n place.

Stevenson, among 22 victims of the of the recent shooting. You can find this Everyone is expected to tribute on 7th Ave in Rivers. continue to follow social

ments for self-isolation for 14 days following travel will continue.

Restoring Services (Phase One) – Beginning May 4 Critical public health measures and travel restrictions remain. Priority elective surgeries have been restarted, diagnostics screening will resume and some non-essential businesses will reopen but must limit occupancy to 50 per cent of normal business levels or one person per 10 square metres, whichever is lower. Services, busi-

• retail businesses; • restaurants – patio/ walk-up services; • hair salons; • museums, galleries and libraries; • seasonal day camps; and • outdoor recreation and campgrounds.

The province will continually re-evaluate and Photo by Heather Gray adjust plans for further easing of secondary public health measures and may reintroduce others.

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Top signs that Your Parents Need Help

The Missed Medication:​​Missed doses and medication mistakes (overdosing and running out of pills ​before the next prescription can be​refilled) c​an lead to very serious medical complications. Older people often take multiple prescriptions for various health conditions, which can be overwhelming without assistance and reminders. ​​​ The Mysterious Dent: Look for evidence of parking or speeding tickets, fender-benders, dents and scratches on the senior’s car as signs that driving skills may be deteriorating.

Decreased ability to see, poor sense of direction, inability to merge into traffic, driving way under the speed limit and slow reaction time is a recipe for disaster with senior driving. ​ ​The Missed Doctor’s Appointment: While this can be a symptom of increased forgetfulness, it is often simply a result of not having transportation and not knowing how to access transportation options on their own.

The Piling Mail: Seniors can feel overwhelmed by the simple task of reaching the mail box, opening and responding to daily mail, as well as balancing a checkbook, particularly if eye sight is deteriorating or if this was once the responsibility of a nowdeceased spouse. This can result in overdue bills, bounced checks and utilities being turned off due to lack of payment.

The Lost Walker: Items and valuables dear to your aging parent become lost. Anyone who has memory problems and is able to walk is at risk for wandering. Be on the lookout for the warning signs of dementia such as returns from regular walks later than usual, difficulty locating familiar places (such as the bathroom or bedroom), or pacing or restless movement.

The Piles of Laundry: Changes in housekeeping may occur

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simply because it is too difficult or tiring. This is especially troubling if a parent used to kee​p the house neat and orderly or if a now-deceased spouse was responsible for these duties.

From dirty laundry to dirty dishes, these everyday tasks become too much to handle on their own.

The Empty Refrigerator: Seniors who suddenly find themselves alone, who have become lonely over time or are easily overwhelmed by cooking, tend not to eat properly. Their refrigerator may be nearly empty or packed with spoiled food. An aging person may eat enough calories to get by, but

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may suffer nutritionally, including increasing cholesterol and lowering vitamin intake. Studies have found that poor diet can increase the risk of dementia in seniors and weaken the immune system.

Gail Freeman-Campbell is a Certified Professional Aging Consultant, former Nurse and the founder of Daughter On Call. She is a sought -after public speaker and a visionary leader in elder care. Questions or concerns on the topic should be brought to your qualified health professional.

By Chad Carpenter

Lower co2 levels may cause crop production cut backs

he Winnipeg Free Press ran an article on Tuesday. It was a good enough article on its own merits. It states that Carbon Dioxide (CO2) levels are up, but… it’s a rather shallow article. The last year they have stats for is 2018. Results for 2019 and 2020 don’t seem to be available yet.

What the article misses is that CO2 levels will likely be down in 2020 and maybe by a long way. If the comparative smog pictures from larger cities around the world are any indication, then CO2 emissions will be lower. If after the great decrease in airline and ground vehicle traffic that has taken place due to the COVID-19 shutdowns, CO2 doesn’t come down then all we have been told about how fossil fuels are the great dreaded source of CO2 is wrong. The doom and gloom people will have to find a new CO2 villain if the reduction in airline and ground vehicle traffic doesn’t drop CO2 levels.

World CO2 will likely be down in 2020 and that could very well be a bad thing as crop yields have increased over the past few decades for three reasons: 1. Better land management practices; 2. Higher yielding seed varieties; 3. Increased CO2 levels.

If CO2 levels are actually down, from less oil and gas being burned, then we may see a decrease in worldwide crop production and that could be a bad thing.

For what it’s worth, an online search shows that CO2 concentration in ambient air ranges from 300 to 500

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parts per million (ppm), with a global atmospheric average of about 400 ppm.

If you are growing in a greenhouse or indoors, RIGHT IN the CO2 levels will be reduced, as the plants use it THE CENTRE up during photosynthesis.

Some articles say that, at least in a greenhouse, the CO2 levels can go as high as 1,200 ppm and result in much higher yields.

If CO2 levels have actually gone down, crops may not be as green this year. It will be an interesting thing to observe.

Another interesting idea that is being examined is why oil is priced so low. Until the COVID-19 shutdown, oil consumption should have been fairly steady or increasing. Again, the gloom and doom people were saying we were running out of oil. Doesn’t look like that was true, does it? Some would say that new sources of oil are being discovered and that seems to be true. But seeing as we were always told that oil was produced deep in the earth by plant material being under a lot of pressure, millions of years ago, could it be that oil is still being produced deep down in the earth’s crust? I haven’t been down there to check lately.

And lastly, the big question on everyone’s mind is when will the COVID-19 shutdown end. Due caution is important, but the sooner we end this shutdown,

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the better. Through hard experience, we have learned that as much as 80 per cent of Canadian deaths have happened in care homes. This stat is small comfort to older people in general and to families who have lost loved ones, be they old or young. However, it shows that when such a pandemic as COVID-19 shows up, early detection is very important. The ability to protect the vulnerable is equally important. Early, and perhaps repeated testing, combined with quarantining the sick, would seem to be essential. Shutting down the economy and the community needs to be avoided in future situations and in the current situation, it needs to end soon.

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.

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Home Bodies

By Rita Friesen Patience is a tired mare…

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Name: Samantha Lepp Birthday: March 9, 1983 Occupation: Part-time bookkeeper, full-time farmer’s wife and Mom. First job: I was a sales associate selling kids clothes at Gymboree, Polo Park.

Hobbies: Spending time with my family, also enjoy running, reading and spending time on the lake.

In Rivers/Rapid City/Oak River since: 2009 Where do you live? Aspen Road- just east of Rivers.

Hometown: Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Winnipeg.

Where did you attend school? All in Winnipeg Linden Meadows School (elementary), Shaftesbury High School, and graduated from the University of Winnipeg.

Dream vacation spot: The Bahamas Favourite food: Pizza Favourite holiday: Christmas Favourite song or artist: Casting Crowns Favourite sports team: Rivers Bobcats and the Chicago Cubs Favourite animal: Our cat, Coco Favourite TV show: Island of Bryan & American Pickers Favourite actor/actress: Lucille Ball in ‘I Love Lucy.’

When you were 12, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a set designer for movies and tv shows.

Comment: We love living in Rivers. We have made great friends, the community has a lot of offer, and we are thankful we can raise our family here!

Observation

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he ice is melting and the rivers are rising. A friend told me how her dad, who was the city manager, had to watch the river in the spring. Sometimes a crew had to go out to blast an ice jam so that the river could flow again, instead of going over the banks and flooding the fields. His responsibility was to watch before and during the ice breakup, but also to clean up the aftermath.

During this time of the pandemic, we have many responsibilities. Wash our hands, not touch our face, stay at home if possible. Even during the summer months, many very important recreation outlets, fairs, concerts and sports are canceled and we need to obey these recommendations, because someone made them for our well-being.

However, Jesus gives us a command, not even a recommendation. In John 15:17, He tells us: “These things I command you, that ye love one another.” We might not like the people who give us leadership and recommendations, but we have to love them.

Let us show some love to one another this week.

he quote from one of the Ann books, it continues… “and still she jogs on.” I see this tired mare jogging on a great deal these days. Those of us who are accustomed to busy days and lives found the first two weeks of distant separation unsettling. I have to admit that doing nothing has become easier and I have gotten quite good at it!

My heart aches for those working under stress, the front line workers, as we have acknowledged their roles. My heart aches for those who relied on the social coffee hour, sometimes two a day!

Thinking about that, my initial thought is that most women have a routine, a line of duty that they perform without much thought. We cook, we clean and after years of repeating these chores, we relish time to read, to puzzle, to sew and to chat on the phone.

Perfect prep work for this time! Gentlemen are not always so good at filling spare time. They needed the social hour, they need contact.

I see some children thriving with no school attendance. They are playing, creating, learning and enjoying each day. It is the perfect time to find out who they are and what interests them. Others truly miss the structure of the school day, the support of

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tatistics don’t lie, but they don’t tell the whole truth either. A recent news report made the claim that over 1 million Canadians have lost jobs as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure is scary enough. But it’s just a number. It doesn’t tell us anything about the people who are losing their jobs, where they live, the families who depend on them or how many of them will qualify for help from government support programs.

But in the small communities served by the Banner & Press, we know who they are. We know where they work. We are praying for them and we can’t wait until this crisis is over, when they can get back to work and we can patronize their places of business.

Some of us have jobs that allow us to work from home.

A computer with an internet connection and a phone are all we need to do our work effectively. Some of us did that by choice before this crisis hit and for us, work goes on as it always did.

Some whose jobs require face-to-face contact are making creative use of the many different forms of technology available to us. Daily exercise videos, virtual classrooms, live streams of concerts, special events and church services– these are just a few of the ways people are staying in touch with students, clients, fans and supporters. And I cannot say enough in praise of those who sit at a piano or organ, record a song or two and post it on social media for family and friends to enjoy.

These are just a few of the ways people are adapting

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school staff and classmates. My heart aches for the parents who are juggling too many items, afraid that if they drop one ball their whole system collapses. So many firsts, so many uncertainties and so many fears.

Patience is a tired mare and yet she jogs on.

And then there is my reality. One day, it was a group of swans, the brilliance of their white contrasting with the startling blue of the spring sky. One day, it was the croak of frogs awakening to the warmth of the sun– I imagined their joy at finding their world intact and ready for another cycle of life. One day, it was a turtle sunning itself of a bed of reeds. Here, too, I imagined it basking in the realization that it was gifted with another season, another cycle.

I welcomed the dandelions blooming in the shelter of the buildings, knowing that they too, have a purpose. For some, in some times, the first dandelions were the first greens after a long, dark winter. For some, dandelions indicate the beginning of the battle against weeds in a pristine yard. I recall an old farm couple, not given to demonstrating affection, but every spring, the farmer lovingly presented his wife with the first yellow f lower of the season. To me, this season, those nodding yellow f luffs, assure me that the seasons continue, as they should, despite the turmoil around us. The very best of nature, a gift for me, a gift to me.

My reality includes grandchildren checking in on me, offering to get groceries, switch tires on the car, run errands. It includes the eye contact of the server at the grocery checkout or gas bar. It includes the cheerful assurance that a prescription can be delivered to my door if that works for me. Human nature at its best. A gift for me, a gift to me. and adjusting to the new realities of life in our world.

Then I know of many people (myself being one of them) who are using the extra time at home to beautify their environment. People are completing home repairs; cleaning and repainting rooms; digging up plots and planting f lowers, trees or gardens; and catching up on unfinished tasks and projects that fell by the wayside due to lack of time, lack of resources or both. The emergence of COVID-19 has given us time to beautify our part of God’s world. Let’s be sure that this time isn’t wasted.

I am also aware of people who are creating new memories of the times spent at home with their families during this crisis. Photos and videos record day-to-day activities. Art projects (paintings, drawings, quilts, etc.) produced during times of social isolation will remind us that many good things came out of these challenging weeks.

Then there were the many acts of kindness people did for others. Volunteers acting out of love for God and neighbour are delivering groceries, getting mail, delivering meals and doing yard work for those who must self-isolate or who can’t go out to do these things because of the danger to their health. God alone knows how many hours of volunteer work have already been done and how many more will be needed in the days ahead.

We may not be able to see each other face-to-face, but one thing is certain. We are together in this fight.

We are supporting each other, encouraging each other, praying for each other and doing what we can to help each other make it through these hard times. And by keeping busy, we are significantly reducing our risk of giving in to anxiety, fear, worry and depression– conditions that could destroy us and bring others down as well.

Be strong! Stay safe! Have faith! Together with God’s help, we will survive.

“The MX track is open to Bicycles only till approximately May 15th.

After that, we will have specific times & conditions when it will be available for dirt bikes. Permission is needed for use. Stay tuned to Rivers Banner.

In the meantime, work on physical fitness, bike maintenance, and respect for authorities, land owners and neighbours.”

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Why does God allow suffering Part III - Conflict

Who are we?

This week, we’re looking at a second reason for suffering from a biblical view. God says we are in conflict with three enemies: the devil, the world and the flesh (our sinful nature). Previously I mentioned that when Satan convinced Adam and Eve to doubt and disobey God in the Book of Genesis, the curse of sin entered the human race, resulting in disobedience, disorder, chaos, turmoil, evil, destruction and so on. Let’s look at the three sources of conflict and the solution.

The devil God tells us Satan is an evil, powerful, influential foe and his goal is to lead everyone astray by having us believe in any other god other than the God of the Bible or not believing at all. The Bible says he has blinded the mind of the unbeliever… Why? …so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.( 2 Corinthians 4:4). The only one who has the power to break his hold on any one person is to allow Jesus Christ to do it. (1 John 3:8 says): …”The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.”

The World The Bible says: “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for God is not in them…The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.” (1 John 2:15,17) Any thing we love and desire more than God is idolatry which breaks the First Commandment. Of course we are to love others and even our enemies, but we are to love God more and we are not to love the material things of this world. Doing so can result in greed and envy leading to theft, war and murder. Jesus said in summarizing the Ten Commandments: “…love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind and love your neighbour as yourself.” (Matthew 22: 37-40). Have any one of us been able to keep either one of those commandments? Not for one second!! My friends, that is exactly why Jesus Christ had to come to this earth as one of us and live a life in complete obedience so that by giving His life as a ransom for us, we are declared righteous in God’s sight, forgiven for breaking His commandments and given eternal life!

Jesus says in John 16:33: “…In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

The Flesh Because of the disobedience of Adam and Eve, all of us inherit a sin nature that is in conflict with God which means we want to live according to our selfish pleasures.

The Bible says: “The acts of the flesh include: sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, idolatry, hatred, discord, jealousy, anger, selfish ambition, envy, drunkenness and so on… those who live like this will not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Galatians 5:19-21). This certainly explains much of the evil and suffering that occurs in the world today.

The Bible says the fruit of the Spirit is: … “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. (Galatians 5:22:23). Those of us who have confessed and acknowledged Jesus Christ as Lord should live like this, but to be honest, I’ve spent more time living according to the bad list which is why I’m in need of a Saviour who offered me mercy, forgiveness and eternal life.

The Solution Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we all lived our lives according to the Ten Commandments but even more the teachings of Jesus Christ who lived a life of absolute purity and holiness. He came to seek and find that which was lost (Luke 19:10) and The Book of Romans tells us we can become instruments of righteousness through Him (6:13).

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THIS YEAR we will mostly be doing curbside pick up at the greenhouse and free delivery to Minnedosa.

OPENING - Wednesday, May 6, 2020 CHECK OUT our Facebook page or website dalrymplesgreenhouse.com for lots of pictures, information & Mother’s Day ideas ORDERS will only be accepted 2 days before pick up.

You can email or phone and we will personally take your order and answer any questions.

WE ARE doing extended hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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So we will be following all Government guidelines. Thank you for your patience, support and understanding.

We will look forward to seeing you soon.

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On this day - May 1

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1831- Emily Stowe, Canadian suffragist and first woman licensed to practice medicine in Canada was born on this day in Norwich Township, Oxford County, Ontario.

1896- Seven days after parliament was dissolved, Charles Tupper is sworn in as the sixth Prime Minister of Canada.

1935- Canada's first silver dollar is circulated.

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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.

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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 $14.50/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Wage scale extends to $21.55/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.

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Rolling River School Division is located in southwestern Manitoba, in close proximity to Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon, MB.

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Restoring Services (Phase Two) – No Earlier Than June 1 Critical public health measures and travel restrictions may remain in place.

Public gathering sizes may be increased and more nonessential businesses will be considered for reopening

including: • additional personal services, such as nail salons; • restaurants – dine-in services; • non-contact children’s sports; and • film production.

Future Phases Public health measures may be eased further. Addi-

tional guidelines will be developed, public gathering sizes will be increased and some non-essential business will fully open. Others may begin to reopen, such as bars, pools and spas, movie theatres and indoor recreational facilities. Travel restrictions may be eased.

Specific considerations for other businesses and sectors

PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING THE 2020 FINANCIAL PLAN The Public Hearing will be in accordance with MB Health Recommendations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Persons intending to participate in the Public Hearing can do so by contacting the Municipal Office by 4:30 pm on Friday, May 8th. 2020 to set up arrangements.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of Riverdale Municipality intends to present its financial plan for the fiscal year 2020 at a public hearing on the 12th day of May, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Council will hear any person who wishes to make representation, ask questions or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided.

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Tanner’s Crossing (Grade 5) Tanner’s Crossing (Grade 8) Oak River Colony (K-12) Oak River Elementary (Grade 5/6) Douglas Elementary (K-8 Phys Ed, 7/8 ELA and other subjects TBD) For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Teaching Positions.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Mass gatherings such as concerts, summer festivals and major sporting events will not be considered before September 2020, Roussin noted.

Child care plays an important role in restoring services, enabling parents to return to the workplace, and remains a

priority. The Department of Families will continue to work with the child-care community to expand the temporary child-care services available, including a grant available to child-care providers seeking to open a new, home-based child-care service.

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Preparing your Bike for a new Season

Al Lepp Redline MX

I thought I’d share a few simple tips to help you prepare your dirt bike for a new riding season. I am not a mechanic, so these are just a few maintenance items that could save you money in repairs.

First, hopefully you put your bike away clean in the fall. If not, give it a wash. A clean bike is so much better to ride or work on! I prefer not to use a pressure washer, rather hot water and a soapy brush with garden hose.

Next, check the fluid levels.

Crankcase or transmission oils, and antifreeze in radiator if water cooled. Wait until after the first ride to change oils, and drain them while hot to get rid of filings, contaminants etc. Refill with specified oils.

Greg Nesbitt MLA Ridng Mountain Since the Manitoba Legislature adjourned on Thursday, Marc.19, I have been home in the Riding Mountain constituency working every day to answer concerns from constituents and trying to keep them abreast of programs and support available from the provincial and federal governments.

Below is a list of provincial supports that complement federal assistance for residents and businesses in dealing with the financial fallout from job losses and closed storefronts.

•Manitoba Protection Plan – Supporting Summer Jobs for Students: The Summer Student Recovery Plan is a new wage subsidy program to support high school and post-secondary students with employment in the private and non-profit sectors.

Up to $120 million is available for employers to access a $7 per hour wage subsidy, up to a maximum of $5,000 per student.

The program is open to Manitoba students aged 15 to 29, with an employment period from May 1 to Sept. 4. Employers can be subsidized to hire up to five students. Reimbursement will be provided at the end

Take out your spark plug and check that it’s not black and sooty, or gray and very dry. Brown or tan is the perfect color for that. A new spark plug is always a nice touch periodically.

Be sure your air filter is clean. Take it off and wash it in clean gasoline or hot soapy water. Wash it at least twice and let it dry. Then lube it with foam filter oil and squeeze out excess. Be very careful as you put it back in, that it is seated properly. Otherwise, you’ll suck dirt into the engine, and that won’t end well!

Next, check your tire pressures. Most times 15-18 psi is good, in case you are running in rocks or sticks. Never run with a flat tire, you will ruin the tube.

Then check the spoke tensions on both wheels. If you

get any rattling or movement, tighten them carefully. Don’t run with loose or broken spokes, it’ll just get worse with every ride.

Next, check your drive chain tension, and adjust it accordingly for the size of bike.

Then be sure to lubricate the chain with a can of chain lube.

Lastly, before you jump on and ride, check the bike over for loose bolts or plastics, and ensure that oil bungs are back in and tightened, with reservoirs filled to specs. And be 100 per cent sure if running a 2 Stroke that you have mixed the oil and gas properly! Then check again. PS - Here is a very effective Bible verse to ponder. 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

Ride smart, and ride safe.

of the employment period, upon proof of payment of student wages.

•Manitoba Gap Protection Program The Manitoba Gap Protection Program (MGPP) is available to any business in Manitoba who does not qualify for federal COVID-19 assistance programs.

The province will advance each eligible business a non-interest bearing forgivable MGPP loan of $6,000, for a total of up to $120 million. The loan will be forgiven on Dec. 31, 2020, if the recipient attests at that time the business has not received any major non-repayable COVID-19 federal supports such as the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Business Account, as well as sector-specific grant federal programs specifically developed in response to the pandemic. If the applicant has received benefits under a federal COVID program, then the loan will be added to the recipient’s 2020 tax bill.

To be eligible for the MGPP funding, a business must: - have been operational on March 20, 2020, the date the Manitoba government declared a state of emergency under The Emergency Measures Act;

- have temporarily ceased or curtailed operations as a result of a COVID-19 public health order and have been harmed by the health order; - have not qualif ied for federal government COVID-19 grant support; and - $37 million in Financial Relief to Manitoba Employers: The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) is returning a $37-million surplus to eligible employers in Manitoba. WCB expects $29 million of the returned funds will go to the private sector, with approximately $7 million going to small businesses.

In May, eligible employers will receive a credit based on 20 percent of their 2019 premium.

- Cash Flow and Tax Relief The following protections will be in place until October 1. The Manitoba government is: - Freezing rent increases as of April 1, 2020, and requiring reimbursement of any additional rent paid.

Landlords also cannot charge tenants late payment fees.

- Pausing repayments of student loans; - Instructing Manitoba Hydro, Centra Gas and Manitoba Public Insurance

PHOTO BY AL LEPP

Lepps 2019 Yamaha YZ 125. The trophy on the seat of the bike was from the Hare Scramble in Melita last September.

Under the Dome (MPI) to not charge interest or penalties if Manitobans are unable to pay at this time; - Instructing MPI to relax ordinary practices on policy renewals and collections; - Instructing Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries not to charge interest on receivables from restaurants, bars, and specialty wine stores; - Suppor t ing Workers Compensation Board (WCB) to do the same and asking WCB to extend relief from penalties for late payments; - Directing Manitoba Hydro and Centra Gas to not disconnect customers, and; - Ensuring interest on education taxes and school division fees is not charged.

- Manitoba Public Insurance is returning up to $110 million to policyholders.

Rebates will be based on what policyholders paid last year, and are expected to be around 11 per cent, or $140

to $160 on average. Cheques are expected to arrive at the end of May to early June.

•Deferring Taxes for Manitobans and Manitoba Businesses: Personal and corporate income tax filing deadlines and payments are deferred to Aug. 31. This is in addition to a two-month deferral for small businesses that remit up to $10,000 in Manitoba payroll tax or $10,000 in sales tax, which will defer $80 million •Helping Manitobans Save $75 Million in Insurance Costs PST will be removed from property insurance on Jul. 1. This will save Manitoba $75 million - $38 million on residential properties, and $37 million on business properties.

- Income Support for Frontline Workers The government will provide paid administrative leave for doctors, nurses,

and anyone else in frontline care facilities instructed to self-isolate due to workplace exposure to COVID-19.

- Non-compliance: The vast majority of citizens and businsses have been obeying instructions as far as physical distancing, self-isolation and rules in the public health order. However, if you are concerned about any violations you can call 204-945-3744 or 1-866-626-4862, or email mgi@gov.mb.ca.

A comprehensive list of all measures your provincial government has undertaken to support citizens and businesses is available at manitoba.ca/covid19/ Greg Nesbitt is the Member of Legislative Assembly for the Riding Mountain constituency.

He can be reached at 204-759-3313, toll-free 1- 844 - 877-7767 or by email at gregnesbittmla@mymts.net.

New distribution schedule at Food Bank

By Sharlette Paddock Riverdale Harvest Food Bank

The Board of Riverdale Harvest Food Bank has agreed to changing our distribution schedule during this COVID-19 crisis. In the past distribution policies

have seen us handout hampers every two weeks to individuals, couples and families in need. Our new schedule will see clients able to access the hampers every week. This will allow those that need extra help to have access when they need it.