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

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cans from the school foyer into and Chimo Beach areas for con- put away in the proper place on s r e p or t e d i n t he tion to the schools.

Pupils co-ordinated the entire the church basement the after- tributions from the community. the shelving units. They were March 9 edition, the Grade 12 Interdisci- month-long promotion, which noon of March 21, where the When all was said and done, fantastic! We are very, very plinary Studies in Science class culminated in a ceremonious food was weighed and sorted. the scales at Riverdale Harvest pleased.”

Elementary school staff memat Rivers Collegiate planned a presentation on March 20 to Although the project was a sen- noted a total of 434 pounds, “a project for Riverdale Harvest. Riverdale Harvest president ior students brainstorm, the en- fabulous amount,” says Heather. ber/Harvest volunteer Yvonne tire high school was encouraged “We are so pleased they decided Crouch initiated a similar camDubbed the Boat Load of Food, Heather Gray and Liliane.

Because the snow had melted to participate. The collegiate to help those we serve. A lot paign in her school. That threestudents secured a canoe from Rolling River School Division so much, the canoe could not hosted a poor boy floor hockey of times kids don’t get enough week effort simply encouraged with an intent to f ill it with be portaged across the street to tournament in which to play, credit but this group of students students PHOTOto BY leave MICAH product WADDELL in the canoe; 87 pounds of food Zion Church (home of Riverathletes had to pay with food for certainly deserves some praise. non-perishables.

Although the Santa’s parade float was the highlight of the annual Christmas parade in Rivers. campaign was fully organized dale Harvest). Rather, the teens the canoe. Some students also All students stayed behind to was collected from the younger group on Thursday, March carried bags, and garbage canvassed Oak check expiry dates, sort and by that class, the original idea ing making for aboxes beautiful light show, sawRivers, hotdogs andRiver cocoahelp being served second taking home $50 CB and22.

By Micah Waddell came from a suggestion made weather was warm compared the by the fire department around the Michael Branconier came in third Rivers Bannerby harvest volunteer Liliane to some years making the event ex- bonfire while kids played on the receiving $25 CB. The photos with Dupuis.

While the scheduling of events tremely enjoyable. The Santa photos large snow pile behind Westoba with Santa proceeded as smoothly as “I heard the idea at a meetin Brandon.

Augustine may have beeningdifferent, theSt.feeltook place inside of the community adults shining their vehicle lights on possible in the curling rink viewing School had triedRM Fill aofCanoe ing of cheer remained as the centre and the bonfire was pos- it to ensure it was safe. area, with many children getting the in conjunction with the 10-day the approach itioned across the street. Children Riverdale celebrated The Chamber of Commerce spike opportunity to share with him their Festival du Voyaguer in Winof Christmas. On Nov. 30, Rivers the opportunity to skate along got contest winners were announced Christmas lists. nipeg in February. It was very played host to successful a fun-filled evening to a good Christmas soundtrack and with Beth Schafer taking first place and whenever I hear food bank, my ears always perk of seasonal events.

More photos on page 5 received an appearance from Santa receiving a prize of $100 in Chamber up!”

The parade occurred in the even- on the ice. The fun filled evening Bucks, Nathan Branconier came She then brought the sugThe canoe at Rivers gestion to Riverdale Harvest, Elementary School was which supported the idea and adequately filled.

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he newspaper industry is one in flux. While the various components that make up the industry are often lumped together, the reality isn’t nearly such a homogeneous group. There are dailies and weeklies, rural and urban markets, chains and independents. The problems of one aren’t necessarily the problems of all.

At the national level, there is great concern about the loss of publications, as chains like Postmedia, Glacier and Torstar close papers to either consolidate or leave a market. There’s legitimate concern about what this means for democracy, what it means when there are fewer watchdogs in the corridors of power. Part of the problem is that the daily newspaper business used to be very profitable. People talk of the “good old days”, when daily newspaper owners were flush with cash and owned sports teams. Like almost every other industry, ours was fundamentally changed by the digital revolution. Instead of adapting, to start with, the country’s biggest players thought that maybe if they owned more, they would be protected from this new reality. All that we ended up with was a media landscape heavily concentrated in the hands of a few over leveraged companies, desperate to make their next loan payment.

As a citizen, the loss of media is concerning and I’m not alone. A couple of years ago, a House of Commons committee was created to study the topic and finally this fall, the federal government’s fiscal update included funding

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Kate Jackman-Atkinson aimed at supporting news organizations. The plan will cost the government $600 million over five years The federal government’s recent announcement includes three parts. The first part allows not-for-profit news organizations to issue tax receipts for donations. The not-for-profit model is currently being tried in Canada at Montreal’s La Presse. Eligible publications would have to release their content for free, under a creative commons license, meaning that it could also be used by other media outlets. The second part will be a refundable tax credit to cover labour costs.

The eligibility will be determined by an independent panel, yet to be established. The final part will be a temporary, non-refundable 15 per cent tax credit on paid subscriptions.

It’s unlikely any of this money will flow to papers like ours.

The federal government’s plan doesn’t include many of the ideas floated in the consultation process, including an annual $350 million fund to subsidize journalists or a tax on

On a number of points

t’s been a while since I have written a point by point column, but this week, there just seems to be a few issues that may deserve a few words each.

•Some people are quick to judge a whole community by the toxic actions of a few. The term “racist” gets tossed around pretty quickly when a single person or a very small group of people say something ignorant, such as may have been said at a minor hockey game at Neepawa. Or a year or so ago, when some would-be graffiti artist(s) defaced some buildings in Neepawa, the racist term got thrown out pretty quickly too. I have no doubt that racist words have been tossed out in hockey arenas across Canada from time to time. It doesn’t mean that communities are racist. In the Neepawa [minor hockey peewee] game, with the visiting Waywayseecappo team, it was reported to me that racist comments f lew both directions. If anything racist was said by players or fans from either team, the solution is pretty simple. Stop it!

All people and all communities face real problems and real struggles. We don’t have time for racism.

•It still surprises me how easy it seems to be to accept gossip as truth and assumptions as facts. When you look at the world today, with the f lood of information that comes f lying at us, it is pretty scary that people can write anything they want about anybody and not back it up or attribute

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foreign companies selling digital subscriptions in Canada.

It also doesn’t include a tax credit for digital investments, something I’m actually happy to see. A digital-heavy plan may work in some markets, but in rural Manitoba, where high speed internet is more limited and more expensive, people still like getting a physical paper. It also doesn’t unnaturally prop up organizations with big structural problems, preventing the creation of something new.

The plan has one glaring omission that would have shown support for Canadian media. The federal government still hasn’t levelled the playing field between the news media, not just papers, and their biggest threat— the Silicon Valley behemoths of Google and Facebook. Through a loophole, these companies don’t have to charge sales tax.

So while our advertisers pay GST, those advertising with Facebook or Google don’t. The companies can hardly be seen as struggling start ups, Facebook’s profit for 2017 was just under $16 billion.

I am glad the government’s announcement won’t do a lot to pick winners and losers or strongly skew companies’ efforts to best serve their market. But in the end, I’m disappointed that the government appears to value partnerships with large, multinational companies like Facebook, whose $125 million investment to create a news incubator the government recently celebrated, at the expense of companies that are already working to provide news to Canadians.

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Ken Waddell it to any source. Fake news is a real thing, ironically. I am not talking about honest errors in reporting. I am talking about how political or ideological agendas seem to be able to justify saying anything to advance their agenda or ideology. Worse yet, there are those who deliberately deceive and think it is a big joke. I find that destructive and not at all amusing.

• Newspapers and TV stations have downgraded their journalistic standards a long way in recent years.

It used to be that there was a definitive line between news and opinion.

That line has been largely erased, either inadvertently by weakened standards or worse yet, perhaps by design. Here’s what I mean. If a politician visits a town the news would be, “Member of parliament visits Rapid City” or “Local MP attends town hall meeting.” Opinion would be “MP appears desperate for votes as he is attending small towns.”

However, it is not uncommon today to see the latter kind of statement in a news story and in the words of the reporter.

If the “desperate for votes” comment was made by a political opponent or by the mayor of the town and they are willing to be quoted or said it publicly, then it falls into the news category.

•This piece of writing is a column, it is an opinion or a collection of opinions. You can agree with it or not, it is your choice. A reader, or a TV viewer, should not be left guessing about what is news and what is opinion.

• Our country and our communities are worse off than in years past because much of what we read and hear is lacking in facts and truth.

Much of what we read and hear is opinion and that is OK, as long as we realize it is just that, an opinion.

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

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Dec. 8: Big buck night, Riverdale Community Centre, Rivers Dec. 8: Rivers & Area Lion 40th annual Christmas Supper Legion Hall 6 p.m.

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

Dec. 13: Rivers 50+ Christmas Noon Meal Dec. 17: Christmas concert, Oak River School Dec. 18: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8 a.m.

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

Dec. 24: Tarbolton Christmas Eve service 6:30 p.m.

2019: Jan. 14: Rivers Legion Branch #75 general 7:30 p.m. Hall Jan. 22: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 9 a.m.

Feb. 7-10: Golden Gals Curling tournament Feb. 11: Rivers Legion Branch #75 Ex-meeting 1 p.m. downstairs Feb. 20-25: Senior Mens and Women’s Championships Feb. 26: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8 a.m.

Mar. 11: Rivers Legion Branch #75 Ex-meeting 1 p.m. downstairs Mar. 26: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8 a.m.

April 8: Rivers Legion Branch #75 general 7:30 p.m. Hall

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Name: Alesha Holian Birthday: August 2 Occupation: Server at The Honey House Café & Bakery; also a small business owner -The Knit Side.

First job: Photo Lab clerk Hobbies: Crochet, Knitting, reading In Rivers/Rapid City/Oak River since: April 2017 Where do you live? 4th Ave. Rivers Hometown: Swan River Where did you attend school? Swan River Dream Vacation Spot: Anywhere on the East Coast of Canada; PEI or NS Favourite Food: Pizza, Raspberries Favourite holiday: Christmas Favourite Song or Artist: I like any kind of music; all time favourite artist/bands are My Chemical Romance, The Beatles, Queen.

Favourite Sports Team: I don’t follow any sports teams.

Favourite Animal: Dogs Favourite TV show: This is Us, American Horror Story, Ghost Adventures Favourite Actor/Actress: Don’t really have any favourites When you were 12, what did you want to be when you grew up? I think an archeologist or psychologist.

Comment: I grew up on a farm close to a small town, so when my husband and I made the choice to move out to Rivers from Brandon, I was excited to get back to small town living. Everyone I have met has been so welcoming and friendly. Rivers has become our home and I look forward to what the future brings as we become more involved in the community.

he world outside my window was blinding white.

I knew shovelling snow would be the next urgent item on my agenda. As I gazed outward, I chose to also gaze inward. The words of one of my favourite hymns (and I have many!) came to mind. ‘Teach me, God, to wonder, teach me ,God, to see; let your world of beauty capture me.’ It is a relatively new hymn, written in 1973 by Walter Farquharson with the music by Ron Klusmeier, 1974.

Both individuals also have become some of my favourites.

As I viewed the same scene with a different inward perspective, the day became a treasure. The soft snow was now a protective blanket for this earth I love. The fact that I have good health is a gift. So out we went. ‘We’ being my canine companions. I tethered the big girls in the back yard and confined the little ones to the gated enclosure between the garages. They loved the snow, snuffling and rolling and, yes, relieving themselves. I set to my task.

The day of the snow, I had cleared the drive early in the snowing, and when my neighbour reminded me that he could/would be over later with the snow blower, it was easy/easier to watch the snow fall. Today, the front drive only needed a light scrape, but the enclosed area, well, it needed a great deal more.

Pushing the snow to one side was a start. Quite the heap really. Then I began lifting and throwing. I watched the snow slide smoothly off the shovel edge, arch gracefully and fall. Over and over again. Moving systematically across the 10 by 15 foot space, the concrete exposed, the snow removed. Beautiful. And it felt really great when it was done!

Teach me, God, to wonder. Both definitions of wonder are a part of my plea. To see the pine branches bend low beneath the weight of the snow. To see the tracks of the deer in my front yard. To see, and marvel, at life and all creation. To know that I am loved. To stand in wonder and awe. Also to wonder. To ponder the deep truths of life. To wonder at my role in this world; what little old me can do, what I am capable of. To wonder that the power of one, negative or positive, can change the course of history.

The final verse of the hymn challenges me. ‘Teach me, God, to know you, hear you when you speak, see you in my neighbour when we meet.’ Years spent within the Al Anon program, the support group for families of alcoholics, introduced me to the term ‘Higher Power’. I am good with that. Not everyone knows ‘God’, but most people I know accept that there is a power higher than one’s self.

Standing in awe, in wonder, in creation, opens me to hear what my inner self needs to hear, the instructions of my higher power and a challenge. Teach me, God, to wonder.

Zion Church 580--2nd Avenue, Rivers ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

December 11, 2018

6 p.m. LEE’S RESTAURANT

All are welcome to attend.

Rivers Elementary School Bell and Anniversary Monument The monument located in the south-east corner of Rivers Elementary School grounds was built in July 1988, to commemorate 75 years since Rivers was formally incorporated as a Village. Also at this site is the original bell from the old Rivers Elementary School, which stood nearby in the same yard from 1910 to 1974.

The demolition of the school was done by a local crew who dubbed themselves CNC Construction. Namely, Ron Citulsky and his two uncles, Nick Nychuk and Peter Citulsky. They worked carefully for three months trying to salvage as much brick and lumber as possible. Ron distinctly remembers that 44 tandem loads of bricks were sold and hauled to Brandon. The lumber was used to build two houses in Shoal Lake, as well as one house and a workshop on the Citulsky farms, north of Rivers. The flooring from the school called Battleship linoleum was of such a durable quality that it was sold to several rinks and arenas in the area to cover their waiting room floors.

When I asked Ron if they found anything interesting in the old school, he mentioned that they found two leather straps. One was found plastered right to the inside of a wall and they have no idea how that one got there. The other one was found between two walls and that one comes with a story. According to legend of the day, one particular student was about to receive the strap for some wrongdoing, when he took a mighty swing at the teacher, planting his fist deeply in the wall. He then grabbed the strap from the teacher and dropped it between the walls, where it stayed, until many years later when the whole building came down.

We have often heard the term “If only these walls could talk”. Well, these ones surely did have some stories to share.

The other interesting thing that Ron and his crew found just happened to be a rather large collection of wine bottles up in the attic. Oh, the secrets that old school held!

I am actually so old that I remember going to the brick school for grades one to three. The one memory that remains with me is being herded to the basement of the school during the Cuban Missile Crisis. With the Soviet Union and United States prepared to launch missiles at each other, our air force base was deemed to be a possible target. That old school had walls three bricks deep so it became a fortress to all the children. I’m sure many other local folks could tell us great stories of that old brick schoolhouse. Apparently there was a time capsule in the cornerstone of the brick schoolhouse and it was opened before the demolition took place. Do any of our readers know who opened the time capsule and what was inside? Please email or phone if you have an answer.

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RM of Oakview Nov. 20, 2018 meeting notes

Rapid City Rink A written report was received from RAF Engineering and reviewed with Council, stated that since the conditions that drove their recommendations to close the rink have been resolved, there was no reason not to re-open the Rapid City rink for the 2018-19 winter season, with the following conditions: this approval is valid only for this season, that another quantitative analysis be done in the spring of 2019 as soon as the ice is out. Their reasoning is the arena structure is least likely to move in winter and most likely to move in spring. The rink has more issues than the structure of the south wall. The latest inspection from the Province states that roof repairs and negative grade repair on the south side are required. Deficiencies should be rectified quickly as possible to ensure both the cost to repair and the scope of required repairs doesn’t snowball.

Rapid City lagoon A quote from Contec to rent and install a f low meter in the Rapid City lift station was reviewed. A request on

an extension for the EAP grant for the lagoon was discussed.

The R.M. of Oakview has obtained funding for the LUD of Rapid City Wastewater Treatment Project CWWF Project #1063, with a deadline to complete the project of March 31, 2019.

More time is required to review all options that may be available to upgrade the sewage lagoon before a commitment can be made to a capital plan therefore council of the R.M. of Oakview is requesting a one year extension to the project.

Rapid City Beach and Reservoir Committee A draft of a public presentation to be held was received. Concerns regarding residential wells on the north side of the river were brought to the attention of Council.

A draft of the Rapid City water rate study report and by-law were received for review.

Information about property standards was received from the Mid-West Planning district and reviewed with Council.

Permission has been requested from Roger Lepp to clear brush/trees along the west side of the NW 29-13-22W road allowance to allow access to a small parcel of land and to widen the machinery road and was approved on the condition that all work is done in a safe manner and the ditch will be left so that it is not hazardous to the public.

Council authorized the Reeve and C.A.O. to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the R. M. of Yellowhead and the R. M. of Oakview to provide emergency social services to the residents of their respective communities if they must evacuate as a result of an emergency.

Rapid City Utility - concern with the possible shortage of water in wells on the north side of the river was brought to the attention of Council. A survey is to be sent gauge interest in looking into the feasibility of extending the water lines in Rapid City to the north side of the river.

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By Heather Gray Rivers Helping Each Local Project It was a great success Saturday Nov. 17. We had fabulous vendors , raffle table and delicious baking that drew a crowd.

We are very pleased to say that we were able to present Rivers Legion Branch #75 with a cheque in the amount of $1400.45.

This money will help purchase new chairs for their club room. We had some other winners that day as well. Our door prize winners were : Diane Scott -won the John Deere plate set. Hannah and Marley Perrin won the Gingerbread girl inflatable.

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Candy Jars winners: Candy Canes : Summer Gillis and Chloe Kent Rockets : Nadine Vickery Suckers : Diane Scott.

As well as many raffle winners. We appreciate everyone that came out and supported our 4th annual Christmas Bazaar. All events that we host , monies raised goes back into our community. We enjoy what we do and love giving back.

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Committee reports Roads and Drainage additional scrub cutting that could be done was discussed.

The Machinery committee reported that new tires may be required for a grader, depending upon when it may be traded-in. Specifications for a new machine are to be reviewed with the Public Works Supervisor. Updating the gravel truck in Rapid City was discussed.

Reeve Fortune and Councillor Wilson reported on the Mid-West Planning board meeting they attended. The development plan by-law was given third reading. Zoning by-laws are being worked on and Mid-West Planning will work with the municipality in regards to the next steps to be taken with respect to property standards.

It was reported that the Rapid City Museum has applied for another grant and a letter of support was sent from the municipal office.

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1872 - HMS Challenger sets sail on 3½ year world oceanographic cruise.

1925 - Swimmer Johnny Weissmuller set a world record in the 150-yard freestyle, with a time of 1 minute, 25 and 2/5 seconds. He went on to play "Tarzan" in several movies.

1941 - Imperial Japanese Navy, with 353 planes, launched a surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, killing 2,403 people and precipitating the entry of the United States into World War II. 1972 - Apollo 17 was launched at Cape Canaveral. It was the last U.S. moon mission.

1988 - PLO delegation, lead by Yasser Arafat, proclaims the State of Palestine, recognizing the existence of the State of Israel for the first time.

2003 - The Conservative Party of Canada is officially recognized after the merger of the Canadian Alliance and Progressive Conservative Party of Canada.

Riverdale RM minutes Nov. 20 PHOTOS BY MICAH WADDELL

Children gather around Santa on the ice for a chance to talk to and meet him face to face on Nov. 30 at the Rivers Arena .

Council agreed to sponsor the MADD program with a donation of $100 towards their Red Ribbon Campaign.

The list of Accounts submitted to the Finance Committee, totalling $1,073,094.87, was approved.

Councillor Tait was appointed to the Riverdale CDC Board, as a member

at large.

Councillor Creighton is looking for interest in a fire training night for Council to better understand the operations of the Fire Department he also requested an update on the mutual aid agreement with RM of Elton and RM of Oakview

Please note our early holiday deadlines: Deadline for Holiday Greetings: Monday, December 10 at noon

Deadline for December 21 edition: Friday, December 14 at noon There will be no December 28 edition Beth Schafer, Nathan Branconier and Michael Branconier were the three winners of the Spike contest this year. They found and unscrambled all of the letters around the Town of Rivers to find the message saying “Eat, Shop, Spend, Enjoy Local.” Pictured above is the second place winner Nathan Branconier receiving his prize from Chamber of Commerce President Dave Falkevitch.

Deadline for January 4 edition: Monday, December 31 at noon

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December 7, 1983 Refunds issued under the Farmers Capital Gains Ta x Refund prog ram, introduced in the May 1982 budget, are being

issued by the provincial gover n ment. To date, cheques totalling $343,743 have been sent out to 81 individuals in Manitoba.

The average benefit paid out is $4,244, ranging from just under $200 to $18,360 - the maximum possible under the program for the 1982 taxation year.

December 6, 2003 Manitoba Crime Stoppers, in conjunction with Town of Rivers Police Department, would like your assistance in solving cases of mischief. Once again,

somebody tried to ruin the spirt of Christmas.

Sometime between Nov. 16 and 17, approximately 55 Christmas lights were removed from a business in the 500 block of Second Avenue, with a majority of them found smashed behind the business.

There was also a bake sale to purchase some goodies.

December 5, 2013 Woodworth Senior Services hosted a turkey bingo on Thursday, Nov. 28.

There were a good number of people who turned out and the lucky winners went home with their turkeys.

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ACCOUNTING SERVICE Certied Management Accountants

Hamiota: 71 Maple Ave. 204-764-2544 Brandon: 20-18th St., 204-727-5927 knightcm@mymts.net

Hunt, For allMiller your & Co. LLP electrical needs

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

204-721-4320

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

Brandon - Rivers

204-761-2192

Insurance, Travel, Investments, Real Estate

Phone 204-328-7540 204-566-2490

van Veen Carpentry Ltd.

Specializing in residential, commercial, farm building.

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

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

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

on staff

Jeannie Bos

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

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

Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

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

Ph. 204-328-7435

Hunt, Miller & Co. LLP

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

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

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

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Septic Truck Services

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Backhoe & Skidsteer Services

Dry bulk transportation

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Open six days a week!

(Closed on Tuesday)

RichaRd and Kelly english

204-566-2131

This space is available for you!

Only $13.16/wk.

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Lakeside Septic Service Potable water delivery.

Book your portable toilets!

204-764-2744

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FUNERAL DIRECTOR Dwayne Campbell ~ 204-764-2746

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

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

Mini storage units for rent.

Ph. 204-328-7893

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

Oak River Inn

Hamiota’s

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

This space is available for you!

Only $13.16/wk.

204-328-7494 for more details.

This space is available for you!

Only $13.16/wk.

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Place Emporium

Serving Rivers and area since 1906.

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

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Auction McSherry Auction 12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB

Winter Road Haul 2019 Class 1 Drivers needed for deliveries in MB & NW Ont. (800) 665-4302 ext. 251 or e-mail: orderdesk@penneroil.ca

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LAST SALE FOR 2018!

Estate & Moving Sat Dec 15 10:00 AM

Closed for The Holiday Season!

OPENING SALE FOR 2019

Estate & Moving

Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:00 AM Yard * Recreation * Tools * Antiques * Furniture * Misc * Household *

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

Help Wanted

Homes For Sale SHOWHOME BLOWOUT ONLY $159,000 1584 sq ft, 9 ft ceilings, 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths. Kitchen island & walk-in pantry. Covered veranda. Tripane windows & fir plywood construction and James Hardie siding.

Don’t miss out. wgiesbrechthomes.ca or 204-346-3231

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.

As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our slaughter production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! With our wide variety of jobs, excellent people, and our drive for innovation you will certainly find a job that suits you!

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.

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted

Manitoba made!

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

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1/2 section or section of grainland to rent in the R.M. of Oakview Contact Mark 204-365-7555 Help Wanted NIGHT SHIFT HOUSEKEEPER/ROOM ATTENDANT

The Housekeeper is responsible for providing a high standard of cleanliness throughout the bunkhouse in an efficient and timely manner.

The housekeeper will be team oriented and dedicated to providing excellent customer service. The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to communicate effectively with team members and management and the flexibility to work a variety of shifts.

Wage $15.00/hour + Benefits Hours 32 to 40 Hours/Week Terms of Employment Permanent, Night Shift Position is located in Rivers, MB Specific Skills Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors, dust furniture, vacuum carpeting. Make beds, change sheets, distribute clean towels and linens, general cleaning, disinfecting, polishing, clean bathrooms, kitchen, and appliances, pick up debris, empty trash containers.

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

Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca SALES – FINANCING – LEASING of Trucks, Truckbeds, Trailers, full repair, safeties & Autopac trailer repair. Kaldeck Truck & Trailer Inc., Hwy #1 MacGregor, MB. 1-888-685-3127 www. kaldecktrailers.com EVENTS Last Chance Craft Sale! 2 floors, up to 100 crafters!

Sunday December 9th, 11-5.

Canad Inns, Club Regent Hotel, 1415 Regent Ave W. Winnipeg, Admission $3. katherinebialek@gmail.com EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Home Hotel, Boissevain MB. Requires a permanent full-time cook & waitress. Excellent working environment, fair wages, friendly low cost living. Contact 204-534-8207, thehomehotel333@gmail. com.

MEDICALTRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

LAND FOR SALE PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that is looking to acquire oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash offer, call 587-293-4008 or visit www. prairiesky.com/Selling-YourRoyalties.

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Horticultural Therapy - Part one

By Patricia Hanbidge School of Horticulture Horticulture therapy is a formal practice that promotes a natural sense of wellness.

The focus is on goal centered activities, with defined outcomes that encourage participants to engage in the natural world around them. Plants are part of our natural world and have been an important part of life forever. Historically, they have provided food, medicine and shelter, while today, they are often removed from our daily life. It seems that each day is not long enough to complete the necessary duties at home and at work so our leisure time has also been compromised. Our levels of anxiety, stress and impatience are rising and we look for instant fixes for all aspects of our lives.

Perhaps what we should be doing is pausing, reevaluating our priorities and basically slowing down the merry-go-round of life. When was the last time you charged your personal batteries?

Why not spend a little bit of each day doing some therapy - just for you? Maybe a little bit of plant based activity might be worth a try. It is a well known fact that horticulture therapy is a recognized way to improve the quality of your life spiritually, physically, mentally and socially.

As a matter of fact, the students at the School of Horticulture are just beginning their learning path in horticulture therapy.

As a recognized and important part of their journey to become horticulturists it is fitting that they learn the practice of using horticulture and plants to become a essential part of their daily life. Better yet, they are sharing this journey with some of our community members in Saskatoon. We are back doing a horticulture therapy program at one of our LutherCare communities. A call came into the school one day from an employee of the LutherCare community and she was wondering if we did any work in the horticulture therapy field as she was looking at providing new opportunities to some of their residents. That call was the beginning of a

beautiful partnership between the School of Horticulture and the LutherCare communities.

Last week our first horticulture therapy session was a grand success. The focus of the activity was to build happiness by planting an assortment of bulbs with the clients that would continue to bring the essence of spring indoors over the next few months.

We called the session Planting Spring in Winter and we truly did! All of the participants and the students enjoyed the process of beginning life by planting dormant bulbs in nice, warm, moist media that in itself reminded us of the scents of spring. Some of the discussion centered around how plants are really much like people as we both need sunshine, nutrients, water , warmth and of course a little bit of love. Even more beneficial is the caring these plants will receive over time by ensuring they continue to be given the necessary care by those clients who are at a time in their lives when they also receive care from others.

Other benefits will continue to be gained over the next period of time as the bulbs will astonish us all with their miraculous growth and of course the wonder of producing beautiful, scented blooms. We shared a gift that truly does continue to keep on giving. The social interaction of the session was filled with smiles, laughter and excitement from the clients, the staff and of course our student body.

It is our hope that by sharing a little bit more about horticulture therapy with you in this column we will also pique your interest in perhaps trying out some horticulture therapy in your lives. Watch for the column next week which continues to share a bit more about horticulture therapy.

Hanbidge is a horticulturist with the Saskatoon School of Horticulture and can be reached at 306-931-GROW(4769); by email at growyourfuture@ g ma i l.com; facebook : @ schoolof hort; twitter: @hortiuclturepat; instagram: patyplant or check out our website at saskhort.com

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Forrest Grain Elevator goes down

PHOTOS BY TIM SMITH/THE BRANDON

The Forrest grain elevator annex came crashing to the ground on Thursday as part of the demolition of the decades old elevator. The elevator was built in 1927 and the annex was added in 1956. Some of the wood beams will be salvaged and sold.

Labour shortage plagues small businesses: 430,000 jobs unfilled in Q3 2018; Manitoba job vacancy rate remains unchanged with 11,300 unfilled jobs Labour shortages continue to trouble small and medium-sized businesses in the third quarter of 2018, with the job vacancy rate rising to 3.3 per cent, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s latest Help Wanted report. In total, roughly 430,000 private sector openings remained unfilled for at least four months because employers were unable to find qualified candidates.

In Manitoba, the private sector job vacancy rate remained unchanged at 2.6 per cent, representing 11,300 unfilled jobs.

“We’re seeing the job vacancy rate rise above the records set before the 2008 financial crisis, and businesses are really feeling the pressure, especially in Quebec, BC and Ontario,” said Ted Mallett, CFIB’s vice president and chief economist. “Businesses

will likely respond to these trends by investing more in capital than labour in 2019, along with redistributing wages to key roles in the company.”

Employers with at least one vacant post experienced more pressure to increase wages, expecting to push average organization-wide wage levels up by 2.6 per cent, compared to an average 1.7 per cent gain planned by businesses without any job openings.

Results by province Quebec continues to lead the country with the tightest labour market, at a 4.1 per cent vacancy rate. British Columbia maintained its 3.7 per cent vacancy rate, while Ontario experienced a slight increase to 3.3 per cent. Nova Scotia also saw an increase to 2.6 per cent, while New Brunswick (2.7 per cent), Manitoba (2.6

per cent) and Alberta (2.6 per cent) held steady. Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador trailed the rest of the country at 2 per cent, 1.5 per cent and 1.3 per cent respectively. Job vacancies by industry Vacancy rates advanced in professional services, construction, agriculture and oil and gas, but remained unchanged in other sectors. Personal services maintained the highest vacancy rate at 4.8 per cent, followed by construction (4.4 per cent) and professional services (3.8 per cent). These sectors also tend to have smaller businesses on average, which tend to experience higher vacancy rates than large firms. The finance and information sectors had the lowest vacancy rates at 2.1 per cent and 1.8 per cent respectively.

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Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa

invites you to join him at these

Christmas Open Houses Monday, December 17

with MLA Brad Michaleski 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm DAUPHIN Marketplace Mall

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