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tion of the Metis Veterans Canadian Armed Forces of 13 Recognition Payment Agree- children. Four brothers, Bill, ment. Members of board of Charlie, Henry and Gerald At Riverdale Personal Care Canada-Metis Nation Will served over seas. A great number Home on Friday, Feb. 28, a Goodon and John Fleury Backwere row L/R: Meghanof Eastcott’s other Knelsen, Schmidt, On Erich family members also served Rivers resident, Metis veteran in attendance to celebrate.

Thom Heijmans, Heather theFront military; many were Phyllis Eastcott was honoured top of the cheque, Phyllis Gray,also Lilianewith Dupuis. row L/R:aMinami Kijima, HailePhyllis, during and killed in action. by the Metis Veterans Affairs received a Metis sash Hubbard, Chassidy Payette, wartimeRamsay, her time Minister David Chartrand beaded poppy for her Morgan Brycetraining in Shiloh, Summers, Quinn Hrabok. as was the norm, remembers, for her service during WWII. contributions.

Born in 1922 Phyllis East- being called only by her last Eastcott, who trained in Shiloh, received a cheque for cott (Nee Hyde) of Fisherton name, Hyde. Members of $20,000 as recompense for (Fisher Branch) came from a the corps would make this a military service through the very military family. Phyllis running joke and duck when 19th Legacy Fund, a por- was one of five to serve in the she was called on by name.

Phyllis served her country as a stenographer, bookkeeper, canteen operator, as well as various office tasks for the Photo by Sheila Runions Canadian Women’s Army Corps in Winnipeg, Fort Osborne and other places across Canada.

Phyllis, following her serBy Sheila Runions Banner Staff vice, came to call Rivers home with her husband Slim. Durcans 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. theirthetime in Rivers they the entire the church basement the after- tributions from the community. the shelving units. They were Pupils co-ordinated March 9 ing edition, three children, Wilton month-long promotion, which noon of March 21, where the When all was said and done, fantastic! We are very, very Grade 12raised Interdisciculminated in a ceremonious food was weighed and sorted. the scales at Riverdale Harvest pleased.” plinary Studies in Science classLeslie (George), and Richard.

Elementary school staff mempresentation on March 20 to Although the project was a sen- noted a total of 434 pounds, “a at Rivers Collegiate planned a Slim became a prominent project for Riverdale Harvest. Riverdale Harvest president ior students brainstorm, the en- fabulous amount,” says Heather. ber/Harvest volunteer Yvonne mechanic in town and the surtire high school was encouraged “We are so pleased they decided Crouch initiated a similar camDubbed the Boat Load of Food, Heather Gray and Liliane. while Phyllis the snow had melted to participate. The collegiate to help those we serve. A lot paign in her school. That threestudents secured a rounding canoe fromarea,Because so much, the canoe could not hosted a poor boy floor hockey of times kids don’t get enough week effort simply encouraged became an incredible home Rolling River School Division be portaged across the street to tournament in which to play, credit but this group of students students to leave product in with an intent to maker. f ill it with An avid seamstress Church (home of River- athletes had to pay with food for certainly deserves some praise. the canoe; 87 pounds of food non-perishables. Although the Zion and quilter, Phyllis created campaign was fully organized dale Harvest). Rather, the teens the canoe. Some students also All students stayed behind to was collected from the younger clothing for her children, as and garbage canvassed Rivers, Oak River help check expiry dates, sort and group on Thursday, March 22. carried bags, boxes by that class, the original idea well as quilts which could came from a suggestion made be found by harvest volunteer Lilianeall over Manitoba.

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During their summers, the “I heard the ideafamily at a meetwould spend time in ing in Brandon. St. Augustine Ditch Lake, School had tried Fill a Canoe in a cabin built and Phyllis. in conjunction withby theSlim 10-day Festival du VoyaguerPhyllis in Win-is wonderful memPHOTO BY MICAH WADDELL SUBMITTED PHOTO nipeg in February.ber It was of very the community, still Metis veteran Phyllis Eascott received a cheque for $20,000 last Friday in Phyllis was a hardworking, outstanding member of successful and whenever I hear loved by many, and will be recognition and compensation for her service in WWII. Pictured above is her corps during her time serving with the Canadian food bank, my ears always perk for years to come. Canada is Phyllis, David Chartrand (left) and Will Goodon (right). up!”

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n the more than 13 years I’ve been covering the news in the Neepawa area, one of the handful of stories that have really stuck with me took place in the summer of 2011. In August of that year, I spent a day with then-MLA, the late Stu Briese. Stu and I travelled from north of the Narrows, down the west side of Lake Manitoba, to talk to those who had recently seen their homes and livelihoods impacted by f looding.

For those who don’t remember, during the spring and summer of 2011, Lake Manitoba rose by five feet– a significant increase in an area that doesn’t have much elevation. People who lived miles from the lake found themselves with lake-front property.

I saw a lot of fences under water.

Some of the pain was unavoidable, there was spring f looding across the province, as a wet fall, snowy winter and wet spring made for high levels of runoff.

There was another factor at play though for those around Lake Manitoba. To protect properties to the east, the Portage Diversion was in operation for 125 days, dumping about 4.77 million acre feet of water from the Assiniboine River into Lake Manitoba, with no way, beyond evaporation, for the water to get out.

In September of 2012, I again toured the west side of the lake. While dry conditions meant that the water had receded, area farmers, ranchers and business owners were in limbo, as they awaited clar-

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Kate Jackman-Atkinson ity from the government about what, and how much, would be covered by compensation. Had they not been f looded, the water would have followed its natural course, through Winnipeg and into the Red River.

Will we see this again? I hope not.

I was nervous last fall, as we were inundated with rain. A summer’s worth in about a month. Today, much of that water is gone, having replenished ground water supplies taxed by two years of drought. Some warm days have also melted much of the snow that covered the fields a month ago, leaving less to melt come spring.

Right now, we might not see a need for widespread sandbagging. Last week, the Province issued its first f lood forecast of the year and at this point, the Assiniboine River is expected to remain within its banks. However, operation of the Portage Diversion is expected and just how much water f lows will depend on what’s happening further to the east. The Red

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t’s a good thing that we can believe that God is in control of our world.

If it wasn’t so, we would have to believe that the politicians are in control and that would be truly scary.

Enough ink has been spilt over the Donald Trump issue. He is outspoken, blunt, offensive and many other things.

The problem facing the U.S. is that he will likely get re-elected. Many Canadians question why, or how can that happen?

The answer is really quite simple.

A majority of U.S. citizens, or at least enough to get Trump the required electoral college votes, think he is better than any alternative the Democrats can put forward. If the election was held this week, Trump would likely win.

The Republicans are somewhat more oriented to rural and farm life, ranching, perhaps, and certainly to smaller urban centres. While the large cities tend to be more Democratic than Republican, there seems to be a majority of people who don’t favour what the mega-cities have to offer.

There is crime, drugs and murder in every city, but it’s painfully obvious that the large cities are generally not as safe as smaller centres and rural areas.

With that in mind, there is general distrust of large cities, even among people who live in them. In the 2016 U.S. election, it was obvious that the smaller and rural communities voted Republican and would seem that the

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is where much of this year’s attention is turned, as the province is anticipating “a significant inf low of water” from the northern United States. If the conditions are favourable, no major f looding is expected.

Normal weather would result in f looding similar to 2011, which granted, was not as bad on the Red as it was on the Assiniboine.

Despite some cautious optimism about our f lood outlook, it can change quickly. We have a few winter storms yet to come and let’s not forget that it was in May of 2011 that the Corral Centre in Brandon was sandbagged, as spring storms swelled the banks of the Assiniboine.

Almost a decade later, we still don’t have an outlet for Lake Manitoba, though the project keeps inching along. In June 2018, $540 million in Federal and Provincial government funding was announced for the long awaited outlet from Lake Manitoba, into Lake St. Martin, into Lake Winnipeg. Last month, the provincial government issued a press release about the project, saying, “The construction of the Lake Manitoba / Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels is one of our government’s top priorities.” The press release outlined the consultation the government has undertaken with indigenous communities in the area. As the project moves through consultation and review, residents around the lake are just hoping for a favourable spring.

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Ken Waddell voter breakdown was based on the idea that rural and smaller urban areas think much differently than large cities do.

It’s also a sad commentary on the Democratic Party when Trump, at 73, is youthful compared to the leading Democrats. The Democrats, as of Mar. 2, had pretty much squeezed out all the younger candidates. The remaining candidates, namely Joe Biden and Birnie Sanders, are 77 and 78 years old, respectively. The Democrats, who would claim to be the party of youth and change, have squished every young candidate off the campaign trail. The Democratic party is led in the Congress by an 80-year-old. I have a great deal of respect for older people, but the field of U.S. presidential candidates is alarmingly old.

That said, Canada elected a young prime minister and if Justin Trudeau represents youth, maybe the Americans are onto something. Everybody laughs at Trump, but at least he (or more precisely his people) is running

a strong economy and there is little doubt that they put up a pretence of standing up for the middle class, small businesses, freedom of speech, individual rights and faith-based belief systems.

This column is being written on Monday night, the eve of the so-called Super Tuesday in the U.S., when 14 states cast their vote to choose the Democratic Party candidate. At least three young presidential candidates have climbed onto 77-year-old Joe Biden’s wagon. After Tuesday night, or whenever they get the votes counted, we will likely see which old Democrat gets to battle it out with the old (but a bit younger) Donald Trump.

It will be quite a humourous ride.

Wonder if God is laughing too?

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Mar. 7: H.E.L.P. Mystery Purse Ladies Night at Legion Hall.

Mar. 8: Time Change at Midnight.

Mar. 14: Rivers and Area Game and Fish, Northern Pike Classic, 10 a.m. 2 p.m.

Mar. 14: Ladies Gift Card Extravaganza at the Legion Hall.

Mar. 24: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8:15 a.m.

Mar. 25: RDHA meeting, Kiwanis Courts, 1:30 p.m.

Mar. 26: Rivers and District Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Lee’s, Noon.

Mar. 26: Rivers 50+ Club meeting, 2 p.m.

Mar. 26: Watoto Childrens Choir, Rivers Collegiate, 7 p.m.

Apr. 16: Rivers 50+ Club meeting, 2 p.m.

Apr. 22: RDHA meeting, Kiwanis Courts, 1:30 p.m.

Apr. 28: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8:15 a.m.

May 9: The Beetles cover, Rivers Legion, tickets available mid march.

May 21: Rivers 50+ Club meeting, 2 p.m.

May 26: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8:15 a.m.

May 27: RDHA meeting, Kiwanis Courts, 1:30 p.m.

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Name: Cheryl Champion Birthday: September 25, 1981 Occupation: Private Daycare Owner First job: Stocking shelves at Co-op in Pierson, MB Hobbies: Playing Sports.

In Rivers/Rapid City/Oak River since: Rivers since February 2016 Where do you live? Main Street Rivers Hometown: Melita, MB Where did you attend school? Melita Collegiate Dream Vacation Spot: Anywhere warm!

Favourite Food: Pizza Favourite holiday: Christmas Favourite Song or Artist: Dixie Chicks Favourite Sports Team: Jennifer Jones Curling Team Favourite Animal: Dog Favourite TV show: Ellen and Dr. Phil Favourite Actor/Actress: Winona Ryder When you were 12, what did you want to be when you grew up? A bank teller, thought it would be fun to work in a bank.

he local history books are never far from my reach. It is surprising how many times one gets picked up for a bit of research, or entertainment. The hardships that our pioneer families faced, the courage and determination that they displayed and the foundation that they laid for generations is inspiring and moving. I can not imagine raising a family without what I consider creature comforts: a warm home, running water– indoor plumbing preferred!– education and enough food.

There was a system for the distribution of the prairie land. Some was designated school land, some was granted to railway companies who were expected to choose land that was “fairly fit for settlement” and then sold to settlers to recover the cost of building the lines. The settler could apply for 160 acres, register it at the nearest Land Tiles Office, pay the required $10 and begin the arduous task of becoming a land owner.

The homesteader had to live on the land for at least six months of the year during a period of three years and build a suitable dwelling. That appears doable. Then, before applying for the patent, 30 acres of land needed to be broken, of which 20 acres must be cropped.

We know that not all land is the same. Within our

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein Building a just society part 1

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will be the first to admit that the last few columns probably haven’t been all that easy for you to read. I can assure you that they weren’t all that easy for me to write. Owning and atoning for past misdeeds is never easy. Nor is it easy to forgive those who hurt us, put the pain caused by their actions behind us and move on with life. But these are things we must do if we wish to work with others to build a better world for all of us.

Our goal should be to build a “ just society.” But first, we must have a clear vision of the type of society we want to create. And that vision must, in my view, incorporate these core values and governing principles.

First, there must be one law for all people within our borders. The laws we make must set standards of right and wrong that can be applied to people of all ages and cultures. There is no room in a just society for laws that grant special privileges to some while denying them to everyone else. Nor is there The curlers in these photos are the winners of the top two events in the annual room for laws that exempt Rivers Legion Bonspiel of 1999. In the top photo, Ron Citulsky- skip, Donna those in power from having Falkevitch- third, Dave Falkevitch- second and Susan Citulsky- lead, accepted to obey the laws they pass the A event trophy from Legion member Ken Young. and impose on everyone else.

In the second photo, Legion president John Brett awards the B event trophy This principle is rooted to Cam White- skip, Pat Dyck- third, Harold Dyck- second and Jill White- lead. in the commands that God

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Beautiful Plains, we have forested land, swampy land, stony land and arable land. Fortunately, the area that was to be cleared and cropped was at the discretion of the inspector. If the quarter section did not contain arable land, stock could be substituted for clearing and breaking. But then one had to prove that one was the sole owner of the stock. I understood better why that was included when I read that to qualify with stock rather than crops one needed to own at least five head of stock in the first year, 10 in the second year and after the expiration of the second year until the time of applying for the patent, at least 16 head of stock.

That sounds doable as well, but what if it’s a poor year for the livestock and the reproduction fails? So, stock meant cows or bulls, and their young, or horses, male or female and the young. Couldn’t swing the large stock and you needed to have smaller creatures meant that you needed to have 10 head of sheep or pigs to equal one head of stock. So I envisioned farmers sharing a section, cross fencing and moving the stock from one quarter to the other before the inspector arrived. No, you had to prove that you were the sole owner of the said stock.

Some of the early homesteaders tackled the clearing of their land with a grub hoe and an axe. If you were fortunate, you had a horse and a child or three old enough to help with the rock picking and root picking. Some families gave up. It was hard, brutal life for the entire family. And then, after three plus years of blood, sweat, tears and fears, one needed two disinterested witnesses that could corroborate the achievements.

And I reap the benefits. Comfort, education, transportation, health care and community. gave to ancient Israel. “You shall have one law for the alien and for the citizen,” God said, “for I am the Lord your God.” (Leviticus 24:22). God alone knows how many civil wars and world wars could have been prevented if this principle had been consistently followed. Yet governments still pass laws or enact “orders in council” that violate it and then wonder why they face opposition, insurrection and violence in response to the measures they’ve taken.

When we violate God’s principles, we get the consequences we deserve.

Second, a just society is built on respect for the world in which we live. This begins with respect for human life. Any society that assumes to itself the right to decide who should live and who should die is destroying itself.

All life is sacred. It is a gift from God and God alone has the right to decide when someone’s work on earth is over and it is time to leave this life and enter the life to come.

Then, we must show due respect to the planet that is our home. One simple guideline is all we should need to follow. Only take from the planet what is needed to sustain human life. This planet has all the resources it requires to meet the needs of every living being– now and for hundreds of years to come. God never intended that its resources would be exploited to satisfy human greed.

The best way to save the planet is for each of us to learn to live more simply.

Finally, a just society recognizes the value of its people and creates an environment in which all people can achieve their God-given potential and help build a better world for ourselves and future generations. Of all the challenges we face, this one will be by far the most difficult to overcome.

It will require creativity and sacrifice from all of us.

We may not live to see the results of the investments we make in the lives of others. But our children and their children will. We must act now. We must lay the foundation on which others can build and from which all will benefit.

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Rapid City Poker Derby

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The Rapid City Relic Poker Derby sold over 500 hands to both participants and silent riders over the course of Saturday afternoon last weekend. The trail, approximately 25 miles, was in good condition despite the warm weather. Pictured above, a large assembly of sleds old an new gathered at the third check point to draw chips, visit and allow machines to cool down before continuing. The Massey Ferguson Ski Whiz in the foreground was one of the older and more unique machines in attendance.

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Bob is thrice Past Chair of New Holland North America Dealer Council as well as: - Past Chair of Versatile’s Dealer Council - Past Chair of Assiniboine Community College Board of Governors - Past Chair Brandon Chamber of Commerce - Past Chair of Brandon Economic Development Board - Past Executive and Board Member of the Business Council of Manitoba

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Someone You Need to Know (Part Five) In the 1992 movie “A Few Good Men” starring Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson, two US Marines find themselves in court for murder and their defence lawyer is the young and inexperienced Lt. Daniel Kaffee played by Tom Cruise. The chain of evidence leads to tough as nails marine Col. Nathan R. Jessep, played by Nicholson, and Lt. Kaffee, against all advice, decides to put the colonel on the stand for questioning.

The heated inquiry leads to an exchange of words well known in movie lore.

Col. Jessep: “You want answers?!”

Lt. Kaffee: “I want the truth!

Col. Jessep: “You can’t handle the truth!!”

And that’s the question we need to ask ourselves - “Can we handle the truth?”

Last week, I said that Adam and Eve’s disobedience to God severed their relationship which not only started the process of our physical death, but also our spiritual death which is a far graver concern. What transpired in the garden was the introduction of the deadly disease called “Sin”, which we have all inherited, but it has many signs and symptoms: cancer, mental illness, cheating, adultery and so on and so on.

• Romans 5:12 - “Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all have sinned.”

God Himself says we are sinners which should be convincing enough, but let me help verify that by referring to several of the Ten Commandments. Have you ever told a lie, stolen anything, disrespected your parents or used the Lord’s name in vain? If you said yes to even one of these, then you are a sinner. The Bible says that even if we break one of His commandments, we are as guilty as if we have broken them all. Therefore, if we have sinned against God, then we have no fellowship with God. Remember the verse from last week?

• Habakkuk 1:13 - “Your eyes, O Lord, are too pure to look on evil; you cannot tolerate sin.”

Let me add a new one: • Psalm: 59:2 - … “your iniquities have separated you from God; your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear.”

Folks, it doesn’t matter how small or trivial the sin is but sin is sin and God hates it. Now think of how many you have committed over a lifetime and picture a large heap of them that God will judge you for when you stand before Him. If you are guilty then the Bible says you will be cast into the lake of fire. Oh but you say that God is a loving, forgiving God and He wouldn’t send me to such a terrible place. Let me agree with you in saying that yes, God is a loving and forgiving God: • Psalm 103:8 - “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”

But He is also a God of wrath and he simply cannot let sin go unpunished because it is His holy, just and righteous nature.

• Ephesians 5:6 - “ Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.”

• Revelation 21:27 - “Nothing impure (sin) will ever enter it (heaven), nor will anyone (you or me) who does what is shameful or deceitful…”

To put this into perspective, let me present you with a scenario. You are guilty of a crime and you stand before a judge in a court of law. Will he let you go because you think he’s a good and loving judge while telling him you’re sorry and because you’re such a good person you promise not to do it again? That won’t work because if he is good, just and fair then he has no choice but to pass sentence. Now imagine standing before a Holy, Sovereign God who is the Just and Righteous Judge of the entire universe whose standard is perfection and unattainable and He must pass sentence on all unrighteousness. If you’re still thinking you might be able to plead this out, let the Bible convince you otherwise: • Romans 3:10-12 - … “There is no one righteous... there is no one who seeks God... there is no one who does good, not even one.”

• Romans 3:23 - “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” • Romans 6:23a - “For the wages of sin is death”...

• 1 John 1:8 - “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.”

Still think all is good? Let’s see what Jesus Himself has to say on the seriousness of sin: • Matthew 5:30 - ..” if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.”

These are not my words but the Words of God Himself and if you have a Bible at home they can all be verified. And if you don’t have one, I will gladly give you one.

Next week, I will reveal how we can be reconciled to God and our fellowship Saturday March 14, 2020 restored.

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Rescue equipment coming together

PHOTOS FROM RIVERS/DALY FIRE DEPARTMENT

The f ire depar tment received their emergency rescue equipment trailer this past Wednesday (shown above). The trailer will be the new UTVs primary parking area when not in use, the trailer will also be used to house the water rescue equipment for the department.

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1950 - Silly Putty goes on sale in the US. 1964 - Boxing legend Cassius Clay joins the Nation of Islam and changes his name to Muhammad Ali. 1970 - Beatles release “Let it Be” in UK. 1972 - Basketball player Shaquille O’Neal was born on this day in Newark, New Jersey.

1988 - Julie Krone becomes winningest female jockey (1205 victories).

1992 - The last episode of “The Cosby Show” aired. The show had been on since September of 1984.

2013 - Stompin’ Tom Connors, Canadian country artist, passes away at age 77.

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Obituaries RALPH MAWER

SHIRLEY RUSSELL

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ralph Henderson Mawer.

Ralph passed away February 26, 2020 at the Assiniboine Centre surrounded by his family. Ralph was born in Rivers on June 9th, 1947 and grew up on the farm in Spring Valley south of Rivers. He attended school in Spring Valley, Bradwardine, Rivers and Brandon Schools. He married Arlee Paige and together, they raised three children. He bought his Uncle’s farm and together with his father they farmed his whole life. Ralph leaves to mourn his wife Arlee, sons Doug (Colleen) Mawer of Brandon, Chad Mawer of Rivers and daughter Erin (Jeff) Ash of Gilbert Plains. Grandchildren Tyler, Brett and Hailey Mawer, and Peyton and Cameron Ash. His sister Peggy (Jack) Chapman of Brandon and numerous nieces and nephews. Ralph loved his family, music and farming. At Ralph’s request cremation has taken place at Brockie Donovan with a private family burial to follow in the spring.

“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.”

RUSSELL: After a very brief illness, Shirley Russell (née Hamilton) passed away at Brandon Regional Health Centre on February 24, 2020, with family by her side. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her children Colin (Alice), Naomi (Jeff Green), and Hugh (Craig Terry); grandchildren Cameron, Kayleigh, and Ella Russell; brother Richard Hamilton (Linda); and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband John and her parents, Charles and Edna Hamilton. Shirley was born in 1937 and raised on the family farm in Ochre River. She attended United College, receiving a BA in French and a teaching certificate.

She worked briefly for Great-West Life in Winnipeg, then boarded a steamer to Europe for several months of travel. A highlight of the trip was the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, where she saw Benny Goodman and his orchestra perform. She taught French at Rivers Collegiate, and married fellow teacher John Russell in 1963. Shirley was very active in the community: with Rivers United Church as choir director and member of the UCW; Rivers community recycling coordinator; Board member of the Westman Youth Choir and Rolling River Festival of the Arts; and a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. For several years she played violin in the Rivers Orchestra. She took great pride in raising her children, including accompanying them in festival performances; her homemaking, cooking, baking, and gardening; summer camping trips; researching and developing family trees of the Hamiltons and her mother’s family, the Chalmers of Brandon; and convening periodic family reunions. She enjoyed choral and orchestral concerts, watching curling (particularly Brad Gushue!), and lunches and coffee klatches with friends and neighbours. She loved horseback riding in her youth, cross-country skiing in her middle years, and was an avid walker, right up until three days before her passing, stoically carrying on despite health setbacks with breast cancer and diabetes. Shirley loved catching up on the activities of her children and grandchildren and encouraging them in their scholastic, musical, and athletic pursuits. Shirley enjoyed recent family trips to Newfoundland in 2017 and Prince Edward Island in 2019. A Celebration of Shirley’s life was held at Rivers United Church, on Monday, March 2, 2020. Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, Western Manitoba Cancer Centre, 150 McTavish Ave. East, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3, or a charity of choice. Arrangements were in care of Brockie Donovan Funeral & Cremation Services, Brandon, MB, (204) 727-0694.

Messages of condolence may be placed at www. brockiedonovan.com.

MURRAY, IRENE [MANCHUL] We have lost our leading lady.

Irene passed on at the Collingwood Nursing Home on February 14, 2020 in her 97th year. Irene was born in Rivers, Manitoba on August 22, 1923 to Peter & Anna Manchul & graduated as a Registered Nurse from Winnipeg General Hospital in 1946.

She, a pretty little nurse, met a handsome young OPP officer in Favourable Lake at the Berens River Gold Mine. His name – William G. Murray. Irene & Bill were married in Dryden in 1948 & were intertwined with love & inseparable for 72 years.

Having resided in Dryden, Ignace, Timmins & Scarborough, Collingwood became their home in 1988.

Irene was a great gift that came in a little package.

Treasured wife of William George [Bill Sr.]. Beloved mother of Olive Irene [Mardi] Bourgard & William George [Bill Jr.].

Beloved Grandmother of Dane-Ryan [Lisa] & Jayden-Lee [Stephanie] & GG’Ma to Kaebren & Tanner [Dane & Lisa] & Landon [Jayden & Stephanie]. Motherin-law of the late Garry Bourgard. Predeceased by her brother, Edward & remembered by his wife, Marion & remembered by her brother-in-law, Bruce Murray.

A special thank-you to our many family & friends including Catherine Brown & Judy Main.

As per her wishes, cremation has taken place & a family burial service will be held at the Collingwood Presbyterian Cemetery.

In Irene’s memory & with our appreciation, donations may be made to the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital or the Collingwood First Presbyterian Church.

“GOOD NIGHT, IRENE...GOOD NIGHT, IRENE, WE WILL SEE YOU IN OUR DREAMS.”

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Womens Institute - a group like no other

By Dianne Kowalchuk Rivers WI

When WI members go about their business, they frequently meet people who don’t know anything about the organization. Other people have misconceptions about WI. There actually is nothing unusual about WI, other than the fact that it has been active in the Rivers community since 1949 (and before that, from 1917 – 1942).

Rivers Women’s Institute is just one of hundreds of women’s groups across Canada. Our mandate is threefold. First of all, the WI

provides a supportive and caring local social network.

We know that online connections are not enough for social well-being. Secondly, the group does what it can to help in the community. Our role is not as large as it was years ago, but we still try to do our part. For example, the members recently voted to donate money to Rolling River Festival of the Arts and to continue to provide monetary prizes for domestic 4-H competitions at Rivers Fair.

The third purpose of WI is to provide educational programs. Every year, four to six speakers are welcomed to a series of monthly meetings.

The February meeting was no exception. Heather Peters attended and provided some valuable information about Victoria Lifeline, a medical alert service that was established in 1988 at Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg. The goal of the non-profit organization is to help people remain safe and independent in their own homes. As well as giving a review of the medical alarms available at Lifeline, Heather also initiated a discussion about healthy living and what that means to each of us. We cannot avoid the aging process, but it is possible for us to make decisions that enable

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Study Manitoba, Welcoming the World

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In 2008, five school divisions in Southwestern Manitoba formed a consortium with the intention of starting a program to actively recruit and welcome students from around the world to come to Southwestern Manitoba to study and learn about a new culture. Thus, Study Manitoba School Divisions was born. In the past 11 years, over 700 students from 23 countries have attended in schools in Beautiful Plains, Fort La Bosse, Rolling River, Southwest Horizon, and Turtle Mountain School Divisions.

Students in Grades 9 to 12 come to improve their English skills, to have academic experiences and to learn about Canadian culture. For many, it is their first time away from home.

Attracting students to small town Manitoba was a challenge at first. There is a different way of life here. As our program has grown, so has our reputation for offering an experience that is different from that of large city programs.

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Homestay families are a very important piece of the program. An amazing network of families have opened their hearts and homes to these young people. Students are matched with families based on profile information they provide. Active students are matched with active families, passionate music students with families who can support their passion, students who wish to continue on their religious practices with families who are like-minded, that kind of thing.

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Are the matches always successful? No, not always. In those cases, the Program Coordinator provides support to both students and families to find solutions. Communication and mediation of the issue is the first course of action.

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2020 SCHEDULE SUNDAY, MARCH 15, Minnedosa United Church, 48 Main St. S. 1:30 pm Piano, Grades 3, 8 and some 9 & 10 6:15 pm Piano, Grades 9 & 10 MONDAY, MARCH 16, Minnedosa United Church 9:00 am Piano, Beginners & Grade 1 1:00 pm Piano, Grades 5, 6, 2, 4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, Minnedosa Comm. Conference Centre 9:15 am School Choirs, Speech Choirs WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, Minnedosa United Church 1:30 pm Vocal Solos 6:30 pm Vocal Solos THURSDAY, MARCH 19, Minnedosa United Church 9:30 am Speech Arts Solos, Duets, Trio FRIDAY, MARCH 15, Riverdale Community Centre, 101 Main Street, Rivers, MB 9:00 am Dance 1:30 pm Dance Programs are available for sale at Minnedosa Pharmacy, Rivers Home Hardware, and at the door.

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nesters, retired couples. The program is seeking families who will support and encourage the student and treat them like a member of their family. A monthly stipend is is provided to each homestay family to support additional expenses associated with hosting. Applicants must meet program qualifications, including record checks.

To learn more about the Study Manitoba School Divisions program, please visit: www.studymanitoba.ca To find out how to become a homestay family, please contact Danette Lockhart: danette@studymanitoba.ca 20031BB0