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Friday, September 4, 2020 • Vol.113 No. 3 • Rivers, Manitoba

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When Manitobans perhaps need them the most, truckers continue to ‘fuel’ Manitoba. Whether it’s the transportaion of food, gravel, dirt, or literal fuel, the trucking industry has kept on the move despite COVID-19. Manitoba moves by truck, making the industry an essential staple to the livelihood of all Manitobans.

The purpose of National Trucking Week is to celebrate and recognize the important contributions made by the 400,000 Canadians who keep the country’s freight moving.

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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. 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 PHOTO BY AL MORKEN and whenever I hear Barb Sveistrup (right) represented thesuccessful Train Station Restoration Committee in presenting the last wheel bench to Roger Lepp (left), secretary of the food bank, my ears always perk investors group of Blue Crescent Hotel. up!”

She then brought On the sugSaturday Aug. 29, Barb Sveistrup represented use by the Rivers Train Station Restoration ComDonna Morken The canoe at Rivers gestion to Riverdale theHarvest, committee in presenting the last wheel bench to mittee. Take a walk around town and see if you can Elementary School was Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee which supported the idea and adequately filled. benches Roger Lepp, secretary of the investors group of Blue identify all seven locations. Each of these Photo by Heather Gray asked her to present the promo-

The Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee was formed in 2006 and has been working on restoring the train station and increasing the visibility of the railway heritage of Rivers. Many unique projects have been undertaken by the Committee and this includes the train wheel benches that you see within the community.

Crescent Hotel. The bench will sit outside the hotel and will continue to honour the railway heritage of our community.

S o c i a l d i s t a nc i n g w a s ob s er ve d b y b ot h representatives.

A total of seven wheel benches have now found homes within the community, all donated for public

weigh over a ton. HD Welding completed the welding for these last ones, Don Montague painted them, Susan and Ron Citulsky, Al and Donna Morken assembled them, with Johan’s Construction moving them into their places.

This brings an end to the “wheel bench” project.

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Some questions and some statements

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hy is the Canadian government ordering nearly three times the number of COVID-19 vaccines as there are people in Canada?

•Why have there been less than 12 deaths a day in New York State for the last month or more when they were losing over 800 a day in April? What did they do to bring down the death rate? Are they doing that good of a job of protecting the vulnerable?

•Why has the death rate fallen so much in Canada?

•Has C-19 taken out all the vulnerable people in Canada and in New York?

That’s doubtful, as there are hundreds of people in care homes and with health issues that haven’t gotten sick, at least not yet.

•Why don’t the various health departments announce the daily deaths due to f lu, suicide, traff ic accidents or natural causes?

•Has the whole C-19 thing gotten placed out of proportion compared to other diseases and causes of death?

•Has C-19 shown us that the whole hand washing, cover your cough, stay

home when you are sick routine should have been our routine all along? The Australian stats seem to show that, with them having lower f lu deaths during C-19.

•Is everyone tired of hearing about, writing about and talking about C-19?

I am.

•Why is it OK to go to a demonstration, a big department store or a riot, but not a football game?

•A peaceful demonstration is one thing but rioting, looting, shooting and damaging property is another. A peaceful demonstration is a right, the rest are not.

•Who is paying the expenses for the demonstrators or better yet, the rioters?

•Will the governments in both the United States and Canada do the right thing and arrest the lawbreakers and restore peace, law and order?

•Will someone please bring back the teaching of Canadian history? Tearing down statues doesn’t help anything except to stamp out the lessons of history.

•Here’s the John A. Macdonald story in a nutshell. In the mid 1860s, the United States had built up a huge army

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Ken Waddell to fight the Civil War. Macdonald saw what was shaping up and that when the United States was done fighting each other, they could well turn their military attention towards Canada. The U.S. would likely have won.

In 1864, the Charlottetown conference was held and out of that grew the beginnings of Canada. Four provinces joined together in the Confederation in 1867: Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. A small portion of what is now Manitoba joined in 1870.

Manitoba became the size it is now in 1912. BC joined in 1871, based on the promise of a trans-continental railway (the CPR). PEI joined in 1873 and all the while, the area now known as

Alberta and Saskatchewan stayed as the North-west territories until 1905.

Newfoundland and Labrador joined in 1949.

Without the determined, yet highly f lawed, Macdonald, there would have been no Canada. Certainly, western Canada would likely have become part of the United States. I doubt that the people who want to tear down Macdonald’s statues would be happy with that prospect.

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.

What manner of man is this?

Part one

What would your reaction be if you heard someone make a claim, before millions of people, that they could control the weather. I hope your reaction would be highly skeptical, because anyone making that bold of a claim would also have to believe they were God or a god. Many persons throughout the centuries have made such claims, and to this day, some still do. Many are well-known televangelists who are false teachers and prophets that Jesus Christ warned will come and deceive many. These con-artists are part of what is known as the “health, wealth and prosperity gospel.” They promise you blessings, wealth, healings and unicorns and rainbows by supporting and donating to their fraudulent ministries while they take in millions. A good subject to write on in the future.

I was listening to the wife of one of these televangelists in the United States, saying that her husband was the primary weatherman in their family. I wasn’t exactly sure what she meant at first, but I continued to listen. On this one particular day, they were f lying in their private jet when they came across some bad weather and a water spout (like a tornado on water).

Her husband, the “weatherman,” rebuked the water spout in the name of Jesus Christ and, according to his wife, it went “whoop whoop whoop, all the way back up from where it came from.” She told the audience that she too, can control the weather when her husband’s not around and, not surprisingly, you can have this same authority over the weather.

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Being a short clip on youtube, I’m sure I missed the part where you could purchase a “how to control the weather” package by making a sizable donation.

Before we became familiar with nature, most ancient peoples worshiped it, and there are some who still do. Paganism is a generic term for those who worship nature, and one specific branch would be Wicca or, as some would call it, witchcraft. Ancient Egyptians worshiped Ra, the sun god, Set, the god of storms, and Horus, the sky’s god. The ancient Middle East worshiped Ba’al, another storm god,

from which the name Beelzebub originates and, finally, Thor, the Norse “God of Thunder.”

Having read all this, do you believe there was anybody who had authority over nature? There most certainly was, and not only did He have the power and authority He claimed to be God. Let’s talk about Him next week. Contact me at jgklassen@icloud.com if you have any questions or comments.

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Home Bodies

By Rita Friesen And just like that..

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he summer is fading. The daylight hours have shortened so much, and will even more. Some of the garden produce has been gleaned and the area cleaned, ready for next year. The apple trees have been lightened of their bounteous harvest. Ripening tomatoes brighten the garden.

There are random leaves drifting downward, colour dotting the landscape. The night air is fresh and cool, filled with the sounds of harvest. The moon more brilliant.

And just like that, it’s back to school for many students. Not like other back to school years. Uncertainty, anxiety and fear the more dominant emotions. For students, parents, teachers and support staff. The wonder of learning overshadowed by keeping all the new and necessary rules. My heart hurts and once again, I am thankful that I am old. These decisions are not mine to make or implement, I quietly do my part, wearing my mask, washing my hands, keeping my distance.

And just like, that it’s September, the ninth month, the year is mostly passed. The goldenrod was earlier than I remember and is fading. The grasses in the ditches are dry and waving, the asters just past their prime. The fields are decorated with rows of bales, some wrapped in white, waiting convenient

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein What’s right about a life of faith

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hose who know me well know that I have a deep faith in God. It is a faith that has been part of my life since I was old enough to know what faith is and over the years, it has grown and matured, thanks to the challenges I have faced.

So what you see on the surface when you meet me on the street, hear me preach, read one of these columns or meet me at a funeral is rooted in a deeply personal relationship with God that has sustained me in the past and continues to do so today.

For many of us, myself included, 2020 has not lived up to our expectations. While the COVID-19 pandemic has been the focus of our attention, the other social, economic and political problems our country faces have not gone away. They are just as serious as they have always been– in some cases, more so. Feelings of anxiety, despair and fear are growing. I have confronted these feelings many times in recent years and my faith has helped me face and overcome them.

First, my faith reminds me that I am never alone. I know what it’s like to spend an entire day surrounded by people and then come home to an empty house. I also know what it’s like to feel totally alone even though I am surrounded by a loving family, good friends and the best neighbours I could ever ask for. But wherever I am, I know I am not alone. God is where I am. Whatever I feel, he understands. Whatever I need, he will provide.

Second, my faith is an antidote to fear. Faith does not isolate us from danger. Any one of us can, at any time, be injured in a car accident, handicapped by a heart attack or stroke, or be diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Natural disasters and acts of violence show no respect for a person’s age, wealth, position in society, education or religious beliefs. They can happen to anyone, as we all know.

In such circumstances, it is easy to be bound by fear.

But that is not how people of faith should live. We know that God is sovereign. He sees the end from the beginning. He knows what the future holds for all of us. Our faith in God enables us to echo the words of King David: “I will trust and never be afraid.” St. Paul reminds us

time for transport, others just waiting. The sight of fresh straw bales scattered as they dropped, swaths so wide one couldn’t broad jump over them, combines circling the fields.

And just like that, it is September. We could not have imagined a summer like the one we endured, celebrated, memorialized and recorded. In these last few, long months, we have learned what we are capable of doing and being. We have found new ways to honour the death of a loved one, new ways to celebrate a marriage, new ways to worship together apart. Old ways may never return to the way we remember them. However, we, if we are listening and thinking, will have learned much about ourselves and others. May we be willing to go forward with what we have learned.

For me, it’s been a wonderful summer. With help, my back yard got fenced. A trim, three-foot high wooden fence that allows my dogs to play safely– too high for them to see over, but not so high that I feel hemmed in. I learned a great deal about straight lines, level sightlines and receiving help from the neighbour… This enclosed space has expanded my imagination. One side has a home for raspberries, a nook, a space for a Saskatoon bush, a low bed for some strawberries and the gooseberry is already settled in. The garden will grow and spread, for now I have the perfect place for a small butterfly garden, as well. A bird house.. This is a marvel, for me, in the midst of a pandemic, civil unrest and the recognition of inequality– the Me Too movement, the Black Lives Matter movement, Truth and Reconciliation– in the midst of all this, and more, ordinary days slip by, like pearls on a silken strand. Friendships enrich and flourish, faith is shared and strengthened and communities unite. And just like that, life flows forward. that “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” A strong faith in an unchanging God is the best antidote to fear.

Third, my faith gives me hope for the future. I believe that better days are ahead for our province, our country and our world. COVID-19 has taught us how to pull together and look out for each other. We have learned that “loving our neighbour as ourselves” means following public health orders that protect us from danger and, knowing that by so doing, we also protect those around us. We’ve learned to work together and pray together for an end to this and all crises that threaten the peace and safety of our world.

The COVID-19 pandemic will end one day (we hope and pray it will be soon). I hope that, once it ends, we will not forget the faith lessons we have learned. They will serve us well when the next crisis comes along.

On this Day Sept. 4

1888- George Eastman patents the first roll-film camera and registers “Kodak”.

1920- Man o’ War wins the 1 5/8-mile Lawrence Realization Stakes at Belmont Park by 100 lengths, the largest winning margin in modern thoroughbred racing history in a world record time 2.40.8.

1922- William Walmsley and William Lyons officially found the Swallow Sidecar Company (later Jaguar Cars) in Blackpool, England.

1950- “Beetle Bailey” comic strip debuts in 12 newspapers.

1965- Beatles’ single “Help!” goes #1 and stays #1 for three weeks.

1972- Thieves steal 18 paintings from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in what was, at the time, the largest art theft in North America.

1984- The leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, Brian Mulroney, wins the general election. He takes 211 seats out of 282, the second-largest majority in Canadian history.

1998- Google is formally incorporated by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two students at Stanford University.

2006- Steve Irwin (Crocodile Hunter) died from a fatal stingray barb to the chest while filming an underwater documentary.

Observation

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eptember is here. It is time to inspect our craft corner. Some are still working on their outdoor craft, collecting their produce from their garden and are busy canning. Others are getting their quilting equipment ready and maybe some are looking for new recipes to excel in their cooking and baking skills. I have seen some beautiful paintings and others put great books together with their writing skills or paper crafting. I know some of my friends who knit scarves and toques for the homeless in the big city.

My mother-in-law knitted hundreds of pairs of socks and blessed her grandchildren.

Since we should not be in any contact entertainment, there are so many things we can keep our selves busy with at home and maybe bless someone else We can use our special gifts to glorify God in this way.

Just like in the old testament, when they were building the tabernacle and special gifted craftsman and women would come to use their skills (Exodus 31).

Let’s bless someone this week, maybe just with a phone call or a little note. We will also be blessed.

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Laura GIll Riverdale Rec.

Well, after a year off, I am excited to say that I’m back and ready to serve my community again! I hope everyone has had a good summer and is ready for fall. I know this year more than ever has been trying, but together, we can get through these new and difficult times and come out stronger on the other side.

As I settle back into this position, I’ve put together a couple programs that I’d love for our community to participate in. The Terry Fox Run will be held virtually this year, on September 20, 2020 (Sunday). Please v isit w w w.ter r y fox.ca and search the Rivers Run Site. You can collect your pledges online and complete your run (or walk, bike ride, roller

skate, etc.) wherever you please. Our popular Kids in the Kitchen program i s a d a pt i n g C OV I D style–Kids in the Kitchen Home Edition. Contact me to register and I’ll provide you with a recipe and ingredients you can make from your own kitchen (mom and dad might be in for a treat).

I hope to be able to provide you with more recreat ional act iv it ies as the leaves continue to fall and we make our way into a new season.

If you ever have any prog r a m s/event s you would like to see, please be sure to contact the Rec Office (101 Main St | rccmanager@mymts. net | 328-7753).

Please know that all programs will adhere to the latest COVID-19 provincial guidelines. We are in this together.

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If you would like to receive our weekly encouragement email, please contact our pastor, Josiah Mikkelson: realmikkoy@gmail.com or 204-761-2235.

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Friends of Rivers Lake Revived

By Lorne Green Friends of Rivers Lake

as a donation from a local business.

Early in 2019, a group of people saw a need to start a proactive group to try to identify and m it igate some of t he problem areas associated with Rivers Lake.

The original Friends of Rivers Lake Committee (FRL) had been active a number of years ago and were very successful in completing some significant work around the lake. Their most noted efforts were the fencing of most of the lake, to prohibit cattle entering the water, and the development of the Aspen Trail. Because the group became quite prominent in various government circles and already had some notoriety, the name Friends of Rivers Lake (FRL) was revived as an organization to carry on with much needed lake projects.

Willows removed T he second project slated for late June was completed in the last week of August due to the f looding delay. Over the last 30 years the willows had taken over a lot of the original beach front area at Rivers Provincial Park. FRL felt that the removal of these willows may allow the wind to blow on the water in the beach area which in turn may help with the water quality. It also provided a much-needed facelift to the whole beach. This project was made possible by a generous grant from the Rivers and Area Community Foundation in the amount of $1,000 w ith a Manitoba 150 matching grant of $1,000.

We are very appreciative of the community support for projects like these.

Flood delay Because the f looding this year was a major event for the community, FRL chose to delay some of the projects that were planned for earlier in the year, but as the water receded, the opportunity to move ahead with them was made available.

Dock placed The first project was to purchase a dock to be placed at Rivers Provincial Park to accommodate boat traffic visiting the park. The dock was purchased for $1,000 and was put in place in mid August. This was made possible w ith funding from the Rivers Fish and Game Association as well

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Cleaning swimming area a priority FRL currently has a number of projects on the table, with cleaning up the swimming area at the Provincial Park being high on the priority list. There are options to

explore, but most of them involve considerable cost.

F R L feels t hat being able to offer a summer swimming area to the community is worthy of their efforts. Sourcing grants and government funding will be a big task, but they feel they can find a solution and source the funds to cover the project.

Aspen Trail facelift planned Other projects that are being considered as well are a facelift to Aspen Trail with replacement of some of the signage and the Daly Beach boat launch needs some attention as well. There may be a need for the addition of some facilities such as washrooms and a f ish cleaning station.

FRL is a community or g a n i zat ion a nd we encourage everyone to stay tuned for the introduction of their Facebook page, where they will highlight proposed and ongoing projects.

We will always be needing funding and volunteers for some of the projects so feel free to contact FRL through Facebook if you would like to offer your assistance in any way.

PHOTOS BY DONNA MORKEN AND LORNE GREEN

Above photos show the state of the provincial beach both before and after the cleanup and brush clearing.

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Manitoba restart program to support safer detention centres

Press release Manitoba News Media Services

The Manitoba government is providing law enforcement agencies in Brandon and Winnipeg with more than $8 million through the Manitoba Restart Program to support the construction of new or enhancement of existing police detention facilities, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced here today.

“Our government is committed to the safety of all Manitobans including safe conditions for detainees and the staff operating these facilities,” said Cullen.

“These important investments will also support jobs in the construction industry as we continue to safely restart and grow Manitoba’s economy.”

The support announced today includes: •$4.4 million for the Brandon Police Service (BPS) to create a new permanent detention facility as part of its headquarters; and •$3.5 million for the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) to facilitate updates to its Central Process-

Where am I?

Chimo Lending Library This cute lending library, called Little Lake Library, can be found not far off Wahtopanah Drive in Chimo. The structure itself was designed and constructed by Lionel Ogg and Mark Kolesar over a few weeks this summer. Beautiful signage created and donated by B.J. Desrochers (Farmer’s Daughter Barnboard Crafts) explains the basic rules of how this library works. “Borrow a Book-Leave a Book-Read a Book”. The idea is to bring a book from home, leave it in the library and take home a book that interests you from the many different varieties you will find there. You will find children’s books, romance, howtos, history and fiction. There is no fee or membership charge to take a book, just please respect the property.

The library has grown dramatically from a dozen or 20 books to well over 50 books and DVDs in the month it’s been in operation. Lionel has indicated that the library will be emptied, books packed in storage and the structure taken down for the winter months, possibly over Thanksgiving. So, for the next month or so, browse until you find some perfect fall or winter reading material, take the books home and enjoy them. Little Lake Library will be back in the spring and will be stocked with new (to us) books for everyone’s reading pleasure. Remember the famous Dr. Suess phrase that B.J. so wisely included on the library sign “You can find magic wherever you look; sit back and relax, all you need is a book”.

ing Unit.

As part of the $4.4 million, modular cells will be constructed at the Brandon Police Service Station to address demand in the interim period while design and construction on the permanent structure take place. This funding is being provided to ensure both BPS and WPS have facilities with the appropriate capacity to support their police agencies.

“This funding will provide the BPS with the ability to construct a modern detention facility that will help ensure the safety of our clients, staff and the community we serve,” said Chief Wayne Balcaen, Brandon Police Service. “We also thank the Manitoba government for additional funding through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund, which will provide additional tools and training to our staff, and ultimately contribute to overall public safety.”

“The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank the province for its contribution toward the capital costs to address infrastructure challenges that emerged as a result of the changes in prisoner processing,” said acting Chief Arthur Stannard, Winnipeg Police Service. “These renovations that

we will make in our Central Processing Unit will help us better meet the needs of our members and the detainees in our care.”

The minister announced the province has also provided almost $200,000 to BPS this year through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund for training and equipment upgrades, noting $25,000 of the funding was shared with the Brandon Bear Clan organization to purchase a van for their operations.

In Manitoba, cash and proceeds from the sale of forfeited property are deposited into the Criminal Property Forfeiture (CPF) Fund. The province also maintains the Federal Proceeds of Crime Fund (FPOC), which is generated from forfeited proceeds of crime through the prosecution of federal offences in Manitoba. All monies received are re-allocated to activities related to crime prevention including victim services, law enforcement and community initiatives such as drug prevention education.

Since 2011, more than $16 million has been distributed to law enforcement agencies and community initiatives through the CPF Fund, which includes the FPOC and Victims’ Assistance funds.

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The List of Accounts of Deere Model 524L Wheel along the Little Saskatch- Water is flowing through Manitoba Infrastruc- $623,352.19 was passed for Loader 10. ewan River remain in a the conduit at approxi- ture will reach out to local payment. mately 175 cubic feet per governments in the area “bag ready” state; Riverdale Community Councillor’s remarks & suggestions Therefore Be It Resolved second. to advise of any projected Centre- the Manager’s Councillor FalkevitchA thick film of algae changes to water levels on Report reviewed and filed.

Council extend the RiverLakeside Septic dale State of Local Emeris currently preventing a Lake Wahtopanah and theNDREA Midwest Weed District- Friends of Rivers Lake gency for a further 30 days. detailed inspection of the downstream portions of the order to maintain/spray intend to do some work Service Stylist Heather Fast DAMSON the State of at Provincial Beach midThat means spillway including the conLittle Saskatchewan and weeds issued.

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Arnold Henry Fortune, passed away on August 25, 2020. Born on October 13, 1923.

Two of Arns strongest passions that stayed true to the end was family and farming. A third was community.

Arn grew up in the Marney District, married and lived in that district until his passing.

Farming was not just work, it was life. That was what he was and proud to always say when introducing himself.. when asked where he was from he would say “I’m a FARMER from Cardale, Manitoba.” He was proud to know that his life’s work was being carried on by his three sons and two granddaughters and grandson-in-laws.

Arn, Arnold, Arnie, Son, Husband, Dad, Uncle, Papa, Old Papa.

Anyone that knew Arn, knew that he always had a quick come back and that there would always be a story filled with lots of colorful words.

Arn married Jean Ingram October 1952. They built their home and the kids arrived: Diane, Brent, Mark and Rae. Cardale, the home away from home, always involving family and friends in endless activities that kept life busy.

Winters always meant the rink....from coaching hockey with his sons.. hours of managing the snake pit... and helping keep the hockey and rink running.

Summers always included getting the kids to baseball games…organizing and managing the sports day booth... time at Salt Lake.

Life changed ever so slightly when he was convinced that maybe winters could be spent in Texas. Many happy winters were spent in Weslaco, Texas that created many new friendships.

His stories and memories will be carried on by his wife Jean, daughter Diane and Gord (Nick, London and Carman), son Brent, son Mark and Lynn, son Rae and Andrea (Alycia and Kyle, Wyatt and Kira) (Krissi and Chris, Payten) and numerous nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Arns wishes, there will be no formal funeral service.

Donations may be made in Arnold’s memory to the Cardale United Church Memorial Fund, Box 86, Cardale, MB, R0K 0J0 or to the Hamiota District Health Centre Foundation, Box 671, Hamiota, MB, R0M 0T0. Messages of condolence can be shared at www.campbellfuneralhome.ca.

Campbell Funeral Home, Hamiota are in care of the arrangements. (866) 620-2744

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Audrey Norma McElheron on August 25, 2020 at the age of 88.

Left to treasure her memory are her loving and devoted husband of 65 years Ken. Her children Bruce (Karen) McElheron, Gary (Suzanne) McElheron and Bonnie (Randy) Noort. Grandchildren Michael McElheron, Lynda and Carrie Bullee, Justin, Allen and Chloe McElheron, Chrissy, Drake and Tiffany Noort. Great Grandchildren Logan, Audrey and Isla McElheron and Caddie Noort.

Audrey will also be fondly remembered by her sisters Lorna Koroscil, Erma Reeds and Terri (Gil) Ollivier.

She was predeceased by her father and mother Freeman and Dora Kaufman and her brother Clayton Kaufman.

Family meant everything to Audrey and she will always be remembered as a loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.

As per Audrey’s wishes cremation has taken place and no service will be held. White’s Funeral Home – Minnedosa in care of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.whitesfh.ca

ALBERT JOHN PERRETT Mr. Albert John “Jack” Perrett, late of Abbotsford, BC passed away on August 20, 2020 at the age of 90 at home.

He is survived by his 4 children: Edward (Leah), Barry, Randy (Carolyn), Tammy (Jim), as well as his beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, one sister Evelyn Beever, as well as many other family members and friends.

He was predeceased by his loving wife Marjorie of 64 years in 2014, as well as his parents, two brothers and four sisters.

A Private Memorial Service was held on 28 August 2020 at Henderson’s Fraser Valley Funeral Home, 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Name: Jeff Moore Bi r t hday: Januar y of 1990 Occupat ion: I am current ly star t ing my tenth school year at Crocus Plains high school in Brandon, where I am the Production Chef and look after the ordering/receiving, menu planning and general production of the cafeteria.

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By 2012, I made the jump and became a licensed business. I now offer yard care services to Brandon and Rivers area, working mostly with a student employee staff of anywhere from four to six staf f, depending on the season.

We specialize in spring/ summer/fall services, such as power raking, aerating and custom mowing services for any property residential, commercial or acreage.

First job: I started my first job in 2016 with Albert’s Bistro in Brandon, as a dishwasher and quickly started cooking there. I spent a little over eight years in the kitchen at Albert’s while finishing high school and completing my culinary arts diploma at Assiniboine Community College.

Hobbies: My nonwork life is simple; hockey

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We are the true definition of weekend warriors and bonf ire as often as we can! The winters are busy; when not working, I try to stay active playing as much beer league puck as possible. In addition, I have helped assistant coach for the Crocus Plains high school hockey team and have helped coach the ACC Cougars women’s hockey team for the last two seasons!

Live at Brandon/ Chimo: My parents and I started camping seasonally at the Rivers Provincial Park campground in the late ‘90s and Mom and Dad purchased our cabin at Chimo in August of 2001. We have been spending as much of three seasons here as possible and spend our winters in Brandon.

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cooked over the open fire!

Favourite holiday: Definitely Halloween and Chr ist mas! Chr ist mas lights are probably one of the more exciting parts of winter (after hockey of course!)

Favourite song or artist: I like anything with a good beat to listen to and drown out the sound of a lawn mower. I like most music from old rock to pop to some country.

Fav o r it e s p o r t s team: Go Jets Go! I have been lucky enough to attend a couple of games in Winnipeg and the atmosphere is unimaginable!

Fav or it e a n i m a l : Dogs, more specif ically Great Danes! We have had three over my lifetime.

Favorite TV show: I don’t watch much TV, so something mindless that doesn’t require me to think too much; Mom and Big Bang are usually go-tos Favorite actor/actress: Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reaves.

When you were 12, what did you want to be when you grew up: Easy, I wanted to be a hockey player!

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The Manitoba government has prepared a number of informational materials for students, parents and teachers as they prepare for a safe and informed return to the classroom, Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced Wednesday.

“We have developed a Restoring Safe Schools information package to help address the most frequently asked questions and areas of concerns and grouped the answers for easy access,” said Goertzen. “We commend teachers and staff who are returning to schools this week to make schools and classrooms as COVID-19 safe as possible for students returning on Sept. 8.”

The province has prepared information with a focus on the fundamentals of learning and working around COVID-19 including: •Parent Guide – providing what parents and guardians can expect when school resumes; •Mask Use Guide – providing information on the use of masks in school and on buses, when you put them on, what happens when they are soiled and other tips; •Easy Reference for Parents to the Pandemic Response Notification System – providing parents with a simple understanding of how changes in their school’s COVID response level will affect their day-to-day school routines; •COVID-19 Screening Questions – a tool for parents and schools to screen for signs and symptoms; and •COVID-19 in Schools and Early Learning and Child Care Centres – providing guidance on cases of COVID-19 in schools and child-care centres.

The materials will be online at www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/ covid/index.html and printed versions will be available for distribution where appropriate. Information will be updated as required throughout the school year.

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A combine caught in action Friday afternoon. It’s nice to see harvest progress during the weird times we live in. Harvest is only 10 to 15 per cent complete in south western Manitoba, according to Manitoba Agriculture.

Hopefully, we will not see a repeat of last years late, wet season that caused so many crops to be left in the fields over the winter of 2019/2020.

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