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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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Can collections for canoes

Photo by Sheila Runions

By Sheila Runions

Hal Sveistrup Banner Staffhow to bait hooks with tion to theattach schools. cans from the school foyer into and Chimo Beach areas for con- put away in the proper place on t e d i n t he minnows, Rivers Game & Fish s r e p orfrozen Pupils co-ordinated March 9small edition, bobbers the and how the entire the church basement the after- tributions from the community. the shelving units. They were Grade 12 Interdisci- month-long promotion, which noon of March 21, where the When all was said and done, fantastic! We are very, very A forecasted low temto suspend bait a short plinary Studies in Science class culminated in a ceremonious food was weighed and sorted. the scales at Riverdale Harvest pleased.” perature of -31° with the distance from the bottom.

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 deter 38 Unfortunately wind chill did not the fishHarvest were president ior students brainstorm, the en- fabulous amount,” says Heather. ber/Harvest volunteer Yvonne project for Riverdale Harvest. Riverdale youngsters, ages two to tire high school was encouraged “We are so pleased they decided Crouch initiated a similar camHeather Gray and Liliane.

Dubbed the 13 Boat Load not ofasFood, cooperative as the snow had melted to participate. The collegiate to help those we serve. A lot paign in her school. That threestudents secured afishers canoe from years and accompanied were asBecause no fishthe were River Division so much, the canoe could not hosted a poor boy floor hockey of times kids don’t get enough week effort simply encouraged by a record Rolling number ofSchool caught. 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 parents/guardians, from The forenoon 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 Zionconcluded participating in the fifth with a filleting daledemonstraHarvest). Rather, the teens the canoe. Some students also All students stayed behind to was collected from the younger campaign was fully organized annual Learn to Fishclass, Daythe original carried bags, boxes and garbage canvassed Rivers, Oak River help check expiry dates, sort and group on Thursday, March 22. by that ideamember tion by Craige came18. from a suggestion made using a walleye on Monday, Feb. The Madden, by harvest volunteer Liliane event was hosted by the and perch hooked by memRivers and AreaDupuis.

Game and bers Ron and Bonnie Tay“I heard the idea at a meetFish Association onBrandon.

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A makeshift canteen ing in Augustine Wahtaponah. School had tried Fill manned by members wasa Canoe in conjunction the 10-day English, MonUpon arrival, youth withRichard du Voyaguer in Winfishers receivedFestival a “goodie” ica Madden and Donna nipeg in February. It was very bag containing a home- Falkevitch, who served free successful and whenever I hear made ice-fishing apparatus hot chocolate and food bank, my earshotdogs, always perk created by non-member, up!” a variety of home-made then brought the sugRoss Taylor, a She “hooked cookies, one batch of which The canoe at Rivers gestion to Riverdale Harvest, on fishing” instructional were appropriately shaped Elementary School was which supported the idea and adequately filled. manual, two coloured jigs, like fish.

The beneficiaries Photo by Heather Gray asked her to present the promoone complete with a rubber of their generosity were the body and a small bobber. youngsters and parents/ PHOTOS BY EVAN WOLSKI The latter three items were guardians. The goal of Above: On Monday a large number of kids and parents took part in the Rivers donated by marine biolo- this outing is to introduce and Area Game and Fish Association, Learn to Fish Day, held at the Association’s gist and member Bruno youngsters to a wholesome boat launch at Lake Wahtaponah Bruederlin. Participants family oriented form of Bottom: Craige Madden gave a demonstration in filleting and cleaning fish, with were subsequently shown outdoor winter recreation. fish supplied by Ron and Bonnie Taylor.

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n the dystopian stories of the last half century, everyone assumed it would be the machines that rose up and destroyed life as we know it. I own a robotic vacuum, I know that future is a long way off. But what if our downfall will come from tech companies, run by everyday humans?

I’m no Luddite, but increasingly, I feel that we have been thinking of technology companies all wrong— they’re not like us.

The digital revolution was driven by the mantra, “move fast and break things”. It’s this thinking that revolutionized absolutely everything. The move fast and break things philosophy works really well when you’re a scrappy start up; fighting tooth and nail for customers, funding and space in a rapidly changing environment. It works when you’re launching new ideas or radically different ways of doing things. The problem is that this isn’t the case anymore. According to Forbes, in 2018, America’s 25 largest companies by market valuation included Apple (1); Microsoft (9), Google’s parent company, Alphabet (11); Amazon (16) and Facebook (22).

These companies are hardly scrappy start ups any more, but they want to continue to behave like them. They want to continue to move fast and break things and operate by their own rules, but that doesn’t work when you are bigger than the legacy companies you want to destroy.

In 2016, Facebook faced harsh criticism over its role in the spread of fabricated news stories in the run-up to the

Kate Jackman-Atkinson American election. These weren’t slanted or biased news, but completely false stories, created by Russian-backed pages and posters, which showed up in the feeds of approximately 129 million Facebook users. Facebook wasn’t alone; in the aftermath of the 2016 election, Twitter found 2,752 accounts that were linked to Russian operatives and as recently as the 2018 midterms, Google accepted ads with suspicious Russian ties.

Since 2016, Facebook has strongly denied that it is a media company. In a 2016 essay, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote, “Facebook is mostly about helping people stay connected with friends and family. News and media are not the primary things people do on Facebook, so I find it odd when people insist we call ourselves a news or media company in order to acknowledge its importance.” While Zuckerberg has spent the last three years arguing that his company isn’t a media company, 2018 figures from the Pew

Research Centre show that about two thirds of American adults get news from social media. Facebook doesn’t want to be tied to the costs and responsibilities associated with a media company, but that doesn’t help the billions of users who don’t recognize the free-for-all in which they are looking for news.

Then there is Uber, which has been aggressively pushing municipalities to change their taxi laws in order to legalize ride sharing services. There are a lot of flaws with the taxi model, but at a minimum, the vehicles carry commercial insurance and undergo regular safety inspections and the drivers have undergone some form of training. That isn’t the case with ride sharing services and despite deaths due to improper training or vehicle safety, Uber has been fighting back against being regulated as the transportation company they clearly are. While Uber claims it’s just a service connecting people with cars and those who need to get somewhere, passengers are sold the expectation that they aren’t just paying to essentially modern-day hitch hike.

Corporations have never been benevolent, but the problem comes when small companies built on a foundation of breaking the rules become big enough to make the rules.

The problem is that customers expect companies to make an effort to protect them because in the past, not doing so was bad for business. Maybe we should have hoped for the rise of the machines.

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o fully understand the controversy over SNC-Lavalin and the federal Liberal government of Justin Trudeau would take a lot of digging. A CBC article says this, “In Quebec,where it has operated for more than 100 years, SNC-Lavalin has a chorus of defenders that include the premier, the Opposition and pundits.”

And this, “There are both economic and emotional reasons for the partiality that SNC-Lavalin enjoys in Quebec.”

And this, “Only 3,400 of its 50,000 employees worldwide work in the province. But Quebec’s pension fund manager — the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec — has a sizable stake in the company. It owns around 20 per cent of SNC’s shares, which have been trading at six-year lows since federal prosecutors announced in October they weren’t interested in deferring prosecution.”

The company has been around for 100 years. A global engineering and construction firm. SNC-Lavalin projects include the Montreal Olympic Stadium and the James Bay Hydro project, both of which had their share of troubles and cost over-runs. There is no shortage of controversy about this company.

They have been involved in scandals in Libya, Bangladesh and Quebec.

They are currently under a 10 year ban on World Bank projects due to alleged corruption. The company’s reputation has taken a beating, yet understandably, in Quebec, there is a push to save their bacon, as they

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Ken Waddell employ a lot of people. By the way, the majority of the 3,400 employees in Quebec are likely very good people, so the push back deserves some sympathy.

Interestingly enough, Canada might not have had a trans-continental railway if it were not for a scandal centred on our first prime minister, John A. Macdonald. He was embroiled in a bribery charge and run out of office for a while over it.

Just as an aside, back in those days, the Macdonald Conservatives were protectionists, somewhat opposed to free trade, and the Liberals were the free trade proponents.

SNC-Lavalin wants to wiggle out of some wrong-doings by paying a fine instead of facing charges in court.

If it goes to trial and they lose, the company would not be able to bid on federal contracts for 10 years. That would be crippling for the company, the employees and the investors.

The controversy boils down to whether the Prime Minister tried to push his then attorney general, Jody Wilson-Raybould, to g ive SNC Lavalin an easier ride in court. It “looks” like he did. Over the weekend, his top advisor and friend Gerald Butts

resigned. That is a huge admission of wrong doing and is typical of damage control in political circles. Butts may not have done anything wrong, but he took the fall.

SNC-Lavalin has gotten so big, and maybe arrogant, that they see themselves as above the law. One has to wonder why businesses have to wallow in corruption at all to get ahead. Court records show they have done so in the past and it may well prove they have done so again.

At any rate, this controversy isn’t going to die with the resignation of Mr. Butts. So far, Jody Wilson-Raybould has stayed silent. Given her family history of speaking out, it’s doubtful that she will remain so. Her dad, Bill Wilson stood up to the older version of Trudeau in the 1980s and the country awaits to see if she will speak about the younger Trudeau.

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Feb. 20-25: Senior Men’s and Women’s Provincial Curling Championship at RCC Feb. 23: 4 person Fun Stick Bonspiel Contact BDN Curling Club Feb. 26: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8 a.m.

Feb. 27: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts lounge, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.

Feb. 28: Rivers Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Mar. 2: 15th Annual Rapid City Community Complex Vintage Snowmobile Poker Derby 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Mar. 4: Legion Ladies Aux general meeting, 7 p.m.

Mar. 5: St. James Pancake Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Mar. 9: Rivers Game & Fish Annual Fish Derby, 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

Mar. 11: RRFA Piano, Grade 7-10 Minnedosa United Church, 7 p.m.

Mar. 11: Rivers Legion Branch #75 general meeting Upper hall, 7 p.m.

Mar. 12: RRFA Piano Beginner grades 1 & 2, 9 a.m., Grades 3 - 5, 1 p.m.

Mar. 13: Rivers Game & Fish meeting Mar. 13: RRFA school choirs, speech choirs, 9:15 a.m. Minnedosa Community Conference Centre

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Everyday encounter Name: Ashley Large Birthday: July 21, 1994 Occupation: Hairstylist First Job: Waitress Hobbies: Drinking wine, Camping, Hockey In Rivers/Rapid City/Oak River since: October 2018 Where do you live?

Rivers Hometown: Winnipeg Where did you attend school?

Westwood Collegiate Favourite or Dream Vacation Spot: Mexico Favourite Food: Fettuccini Alfredo Favourite Holiday: Christmas Favourite Music, Song or Artist: Russ Favourite Sports Team: Washington Capitals

Home Bodies

By Rita Friesen Another year...

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Favourite Animal: Hippo Favourite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy Favourite Actor: Ian Somerhalder

When you were 12, what did you want to be when you grew up? Rich!

Where am I?

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Little Saskatchewan River

Conservation District SHELTERBELT PROGRAM 2019 We are currently accepting orders for trees: * To develop a new shelterbelt for acreages and farm yards * To replace trees in an existing shelterbelt * Small quantities for hand planting (no specialty trees) Trees will be ordered from nurseries offering trees hardy to our climate, at a COST. Call us today for pricing and tree species available. Most trees are bare root stock no bigger than 24”. Tree order applications for 2019 are available at our office/website and must be filled out and submitted by February 22, 2019.

The LSRCD makes planting shelterbelts EASY! The District will: * Assist with design * Order trees through a nursery * Provide and maneuver tree planter * Apply plastic mulch (reduces tree maintenance) APPLY EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION OF TREES

Planting Fee: Flat rate—minimum charge of $250 per mile Biodegradable & Compostable Mulch—$315/roll will cover 610m

Contact: Toll Free—1-866-820-1512 or 204-566-2270 or email: lsrcd.tech@mymts.net

m b e r s ’, O n e Ojibway’s Mediations, created by R ichard Wagamese, is filled with ref lective readings and stunning photos. Over and over the wisdom of elders and the reliance on the peace and beauty of nature are exemplified as paths to growth and peace.

T he face page is a scene– sunset’s glow on a marsh with the heading, “To be here is to be af fected, made more.”

The words accompanying this tranquil image got me square. “I walk with the scars of a lifetime of living. Some were selfinf licted wounds. Some were caused by others.

Either way, they mark the trajectory of six decades of experience with the ins and outs, ups and downs, doubts and certainties of my relationship with living. They mark the territory of my being. I don’t regret a single one of them now. In fact, I’m

thankful for them. My scars have the strange ability to remind me that my past was real, and what is real offers knowledge, understanding and an ultimate forgiveness.”

That is a rather lengthy quote, and when attempting to condense it, there was nothing I wanted to omit. For me, it’s seven decades of living. I celebrated my 73rd birthday this month and it is a celebration of life and living.

I, too, have scars, some of my own making and some caused by others. I have learned from negative and positive experiences.

I appreciate how the author confesses that he has no regrets for them, now.

At the time, we are hurt and hurting; the time the scars are being formed, I did have regrets. As deep and painful as the wound was, as deep and painful were my regrets. It is in looking back, that I can be thankful, perhaps not for the experience itself, but for the lessons learned.

Sheila Thiessen RRFA

Voice and Speech Wednesday, March 13, the festival moves to the MCCC in Minnedosa, for the school choirs and the speech choirs, and then at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. moves back to the United Church for speech arts, vocal solos, adult speech arts and adult choir. Our adjudicator for these sessions will be Arline Collins: Voice/Speech Arline has a private music studio where she teaches singing, piano, accordion, guitar and theory. As a choral conductor, she has produced school productions and conducted choirs. She has many academic credentials to her name from several fine universities. Arline lives in Arborg, MB. Friday our festival moves to Rivers for the dance portion.

I like who I am today, the wisdom and freedom that I have garnered. My past is real. That ultimate forgiveness was/is hard won. If I am not careful, wounds of the past can crack open and seep toxins into my spirit. It is only by walking in the knowledge that the Divine can, and has, forgiven me of all errors of commission and omission, and if He/She can, who am I to not forgive myself!

Tough lesson. Learned and relearned.

I look back on my 70 plus years here on this wonderful and awesome earth. I see the changes.

I feel the changes! There are creaks and groans within and without! I have become much more conscious of the significa nce of si mple act s.

Some days, it is the smile offered by a stranger that brightens my day. It is the care shown to babies and seniors and everyone in between, kind actions and gentle words enhancing our journey. I look for the goodness. I seek for the beauty in all things created. Some days it is the glint of sun on snow that fills my heart with peace.

As my steps slow and my mind wanders, it is my past that anchors me, and the future that calls.

RRFA info for 2019

Our 2019 festival will start off Monday evening at 7 p.m., March 11, at the United Church in Minnedosa, with the piano solos. The piano section will continue Tuesday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. These will adjudicated by April Gibson.

April began her music studies at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, and completed her studies in 1982. She is active as an adjudicator, workshop and masterclass clinician. She has taught piano, composition and piano pedagogy in B.C., Alberta and Manitoba. Presently, she teaches in Killarney, as well as BU. April is also on the faculty for the “kick start” Piano Ensemble of BU.

Zion Church

580--2nd Avenue, Rivers

Sunday school/morning service at 10:30 a.m.

It begins at 9 a.m. and again at 1 p.m., at the Riverdale Community Centre. Our adjudicator for this day will be Allison Banman.

Allison obtained her B.A. from the U of M in 1993, with an additional education degree in Early Years Education. She is a trained dance teacher and has taught since 1984. Allison has won many prestigious awards over the years, including for her choreography.

Allison lives in Winnipeg, MB We encourage you to come out and listen to and watch our local talent. This festival is gearing up to be a very enjoyable one. Hope to see you there. A full biography of each adjudicator will be in the festival program.

Rivers Community Church 447 Edward Street, Rivers

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

BG Club (age 3-Gr. 4), 204-412-0448 for details.

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

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

Phone 204-328-7882 or 204-328-7189.

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This little heart of mine Ella Waldner is a 16 month old girl living in Rivers with her parents Kevin and Jaimee. Looking at her now, you would not know the challenges that she has gone through and continues to go through daily.

Ella was born September 2017, with a severe heart defect known as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) which means she only has half a heart.

Ella was air-lifted to Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton and underwent her first open heart surgery when she was eight days old. She received her second heart surgery when she was 4.5 months old. The third surgery will SUBMITTED PHOTO not be done until she is a Ella Waldner with her parents Kevin and Jaimee few years older.

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Ella and her parents spent the first six months of her life in Edmonton but half a heart. to attend. She is an adorhave been home in Rivers On Feb. 10, the Riv- able little girl and we wish for several months, with ers and Area Lions Club for her all the best in the frequent appointments hosted a Benefit Supper for future. Thank you to all in both Brandon and Ella, with perogies, cab- who supported us by way of Winnipeg to see several bage rolls, ham, kielbasa coming to the Legion Hall specialists. and dessert. It was a great or ordering takeout or pick Ella will always have success, as we estimated up. Special thank you also half a heart as there is no that we fed 310 people to Deerboine Colony and cure for HLHS. However, and Shelly Moms Kitchen Shelly Moms Kitchen for the surgeries have made it had a raff le table. We we would not have been possible for children, like were especially blessed as able to do it without your Ella, to get a chance to Ella, her parents and some support. experience life, even with family members were able

Popp Farms Ltd. is the 2018 conservation award winner Submitted LSRCD At the Manitoba Conservation Districts Asso89¢ + taxes ciation Conference held in December, the Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District recognized Popp Farms Ltd. with the LSRCD Conservation Award.

John and Adele Popp established Popp Farms Ltd. in 1998. Together with their children, Viktor and Hanna, the family has continued the farm operation started by John’s parents in 1983. This beef operation is located in the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson,

within the Little Saskatchewan River Watershed. The rolling landscape is used to grow forages and the bush, which is characteristic of the boreal transition ecoregion, provides natural shelter for the cattle herd.

The operation of the farm is the management of the grass, feed, water, soil, and the cattle. John and Adele recognize the value in knowing the land and using an adaptive management philosophy. The results experienced on the farm are not by accident, but are a product of how each resource is managed. John and Adele use the mantra of “think different, think

fresh.”

Rotational grazing is used in the management of the grass. An off-site watering system pumps water to the animals. Water sources are wetlands, small lakes, and a man-made pond.

The man-made pond was created when a small dam was built in a waterway.

Bale grazing in the winter distributes nutrients from feces and urine on the land in an economical way.

Both John and Adele bring an interest in science to the management of the farm. Adele has broadened her knowledge of soil biology.

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February 21, 1929 The management of the Manitoba Winter Fair announces that they will provide lectures and demonstrations on the selection, cutting and cooking of meats for four days of the 1929 fair, beginning on Tuesday and continuing Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 12 to 15 inclusive. These demonstrations will be held in the Armouries, right across from the Winter Fair Buildings.

Mr. W. F. Bake, Industrial Council Canadian Meat Packers, will have a display of meats which will demonstrate the selection and cutting and give a talk on the promotion of better beef.

February 23, 1939 The next regular meeting of the Daly Council will be held on Tuesday Feb. 28.

Jas. A. McKenzie was a visitor to Winnipeg last week, attending the M.C.L. Convention. He returned Friday night.

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Moore Park on Friday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. following the game, a dance will be held in the Ukrainian Hall. Rivers High School Bonspiel opened on Friday afternoon last, at 4 p.m., and play continued on Saturday, with 16 rinks taking part. The ‘spiel will conclude next Saturday. Miss Eleanor McCallum, who had been

Looking Back at the Alexandra Hotel for a few weeks, left last Thursday for Brandon where she will visit friends before returning to Moline. The Rivers School Band held its first practice on Monday. There was a good turnout and we have every reason to believe in a few months this will be an outstanding musical organization.

February 24, 1949 T he bapt ism of h is Royal Highness Prince Charles of Edinburgh, the infant son of their Royal Highnesses Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, took place in the White and Gold music room of Buckingham Palace. The infant prince was of Charles Phillip Arthur George and the ceremony was conducted by his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury. The service was attended by their Majesties the King and Queen, members of the Royal family and a few of their close friends.

February 19, 1959 A building project in the discussion stages with the Rivers Kiwanis club, if put into effect, would supply some 20 senior citizens of this area with

new low cost housing. At the Kiwanis Club regular meeting last week, Mr. Charney, representing Central Mortgage and Housing Cor porat ion, Winnipeg, was in attendance to explain financing of such a housing service.

Suitable low cost housing for senior citizens across the province has been the deep concern of municipal councils, various clubs and or organizations for quite sometime. Following announcements by the provincial government of liberal grants, at least two service clubs in greater Winnipeg, the Kiwanis and Legion, have sponsored construction of eight units and plan atleast that many more this year.

February 20, 1969 Crowds of people attended the events of the three day winter sports here Friday, Saturday and Sunday last week. Mild weather gave the carnival a boost and its success as a first venture has already started discussions of making it an annual event, with committee members noting changes and improvements for next year.

A portion of the business section was blocked to

St. James Anglican Church pancake and sausage supper; variety of toppings!

Tuesday March 5, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Adults: $6 Ages 6 - 12: $3; Preschool: free Lift to all floors. Everyone is welcome

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motor traffic Friday and Saturday for power toboggan rides, which attracted over 840 persons, mostly children. They whizzed along a track which led through back lanes and were kept so busy that operators almost plead for a short coffee break. The drivers who contributed their time and machines, motor f uel or sleighs were John Monteith, Roy Mallett, Denis Rondeau, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Chow, Lloyd Leech, Tony Mills, Jim Mills, Vern Brown, Br ian Scarrow, Frank Taylor, John Allen and Jer r y Sha n k s. Ot her s joined periodically during busy periods.

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provides the use of the building and Zion Church provides the administration, ordering and banking for the program.

Registration in the fall was capped at 30 and quickly filled up. The children are broken into four groups and identified by different colored T-shirts.

Ages run from pre-school (three and four year olds), to grades six. The program is paid for through registration fees and donations from churches

that would be similar to the very successful summer Vacation Bible Camps run by Local children have just pro- Dan Cowell. The BG Club vided all the essential nutrients program, available through to feed 12 children in third Pentecostal Assemblies was world countries for an entire chosen, since it was well organyear. This is a story of how ized and was running successcooperation in little things can fully in Brandon at Calvary Temple. Vern Kratz provided EA have wonderful results.

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and individuals. Part of the program involves having the children bring an offering, which teaches the value of generosity. It is this offering money that has been multiplied into a tremendous blessing.

An organization called ERDO has a program called Cookies for Kids. They produce special cookies that contain all the essential nutrients; vitamins, minerals and protein for healthy growth. They even taste great. Children receive a package at the beginning of their school or program day and again at the end.

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The program is linked with the Canadian Food Grains Bank and the federal government matches any donation at a rate of four to one. This multiplication means that for a donation of $17 to the program, we could feed two children for an entire year. Our offerings

added up and we just sent $102 to ERDO and were able to feed 12 children for an entire year.

The children at BG club have seen a one minute video on the program and are enthusiastic about trying to feed one child for each of our members.

Rapid City Community Complex Annual Antique Snowmobile Poker Derby

Saturday March 2nd, 10 a.m.-12p.m. registration at rink.

One hand for $10 or 3 for $20 (hands to be tallied at 5 p.m. sharp) For more information contact Dan at (204) 826-2647

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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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Repair & Maintenance

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HVAC Installations

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Septic Truck Services

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Licensed Gas Fitting

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Duct Cleaning

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24 hr Emergency Service

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Backhoe & Skidsteer Services

Dry bulk transportation

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

Open six days a week!

(Closed on Tuesday)

RichaRd and Kelly english

204-566-2131

This space is available for you!

Only $13.16/wk.

204-328-7494 for more details.

Lakeside Septic Service Potable water delivery.

Book your portable toilets!

204-764-2744

ErlE Jury

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Family

FUNERAL DIRECTOR Dwayne Campbell ~ 204-764-2746

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

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

Mini storage units for rent.

Ph. 204-328-7893

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

Oak River Inn

Hamiota’s

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

This space is available for you!

Only $13.16/wk.

204-328-7494 for more details.

This space is available for you!

Only $13.16/wk.

204-328-7494 for more details.

Place Emporium

Serving Rivers and area since 1906.

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

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RIVERS

BANNER CLASSIFIEDS Livestock HBH Angus Farms Cattleman's Connection Bull & Female Sale, March 1, 2019, 1:00pm at Heartland Livestock, Brandon, MB. Offering 75 powerful Black Angus bulls sired by exclusive breed leading sires, and 20 elite females. For more information or a catalogue contact Neil Carson 204-773-6927, Darcy Heapy 204-365-7755 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006.

View the catalogue online at www.BuyAgro.com. Watch and bid online at www.DLMS. ca (PL#116061)

Find it in the

Classifieds Help Wanted

PLACE YOUR AD BY:

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

DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT NOON Minimum charge: $5+GST Extra insertions: 1/2 original price

Help Wanted

Class 1 company drivers wanted to haul bulk liquid products throughout MB, SK, AB and the US. Loaded and empty miles paid!

Dedicated dispatch, Well maintained equipment, Comprehensive benefits package, Training Program for inexperienced drivers.

Contact us or submit your resume:

Phone: 204.571.0187 Email: recruiting@ renaissancetrans.ca Fax: 204.727.6651 Or submit an online application @ www.renaissancetrans.ca

FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel Our people, perseverance, integrity, and exceptional partnerships have led HyLife to becoming Canada’s leading pork producer and global exporter of high quality pork products. The growing demand for our pork in Japan and China means we need exceptional people to help deliver our company vision. We have expanded our Neepawa facility to increase our overall production by 15% and in turn created new jobs throughout the company.

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

Woodworth Senior Services invites applications for the resource coordinator, part time, position (15 hrs/wk). The service area is the Woodworth portion of the R.M of Wallace-Woodworth. Applicant requires good communication skills, computer skills, a vehicle and current driver’s licence.

Start date: April15th.

Applications close: Friday March 8.

Apply in writing to Mike Ramsden, Box 57, Kenton, MB. R0M 0Z0

Tender FOR SALE BY TENDER

Sealed, written tenders for the property situate in the R.M. of Oakview and described below will be received by: MEIGHEN, HADDAD LLP 110-11th Street Brandon, Manitoba R7A 4J4 Attention: Ashley T. Joyce THE S 1/2 OF SECTION 2-13-20 WPM EXC FIRSTLY: WLY 208.7 FEET PERP OF THE SLY 208.7 FEET PERP (included) EXC SECONDLY: SLY 1980 FEET PEREP OF THE WLY 900 FEET PERP OF ELY 3167 FEET PERP EXC THIRDLY: ELY 960 FEET PEREP OF THE SLY 255 FEET - and THE WLY 208.7 FEET PERP OF THE SLY 208.7 FEET PERP OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 2-13-20 WPM The Vendor will consider offers for the South half as a whole, as well as for the individual South West and South East quarters.

In Memory J. Franklin Hayhurst 1932-2016

We celebrate and remember the loving example of your life today.

You blessed not only your own family but also all others who had the privilege of knowing you.

Thank you for being my husband, father and for mentoring, guiding and nurturing many whose path you crossed.

-Missed and loved by wife Marlene daughter Jocelyn, son-in-law Dale and grandchildren Scott and Jillian.

Auction Sales McSherry Auction 12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB

Sat Feb 23 10:00 AM 2010 Dodge Town & Country Van 77,000 KM w Safety * 06 Polaris Fusion 600 CC, 2000 Miles * Masonry & Concrete Tooling * Estate Items * Furniture *

Estate & Moving Sat March 9 10:00 AM

Gun Auction

Sat March 23 9:30 AM

Coca Cola & Service Station Auction Sat March 30th 10:00 AM

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

Do you have a PRESS RELEASE / MEDIA ADVISORY that needs to go out? Let us help you with that! Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the

CONDITIONS OF TENDER 1. All persons submitting a tender shall rely on their personal knowledge and inspection of the property.

The land is tendered on an “as is” basis. No representations or warranties are made with regard to the condition, suitable use, size, or zoning for the land.

2. Tenders must be received on or before 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2019.

3. Individual tenders must be made for each parcel and must be accompanied by a deposit cheque for ten (10%) of the purchase price, per parcel, payable to Meighen Haddad LLP. Deposits accompanying unacceptable bids will be refunded.

4. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Booking Spring Farm Auctions!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 5. The closing of any purchase and sale resulting from an accepted tender will take place on the 15th day of April, 2019. The bidder whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering terms and conditions of sale.

6. The bidder whose tender is accepted must provide evidence of the purchase funds available under conditions acceptable to the Vendor within fourteen (14) days of the acceptance of the tender. If the balance of the accepted tender is not paid as of the closing date the deposit paid shall be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty.

7. Possession will be provided to the Purchaser as of the closing date.

8. The successful bidder will be responsible for real property taxes commencing January 1, 2019. All other taxes including GST and Land Transfer Tax (if applicable) shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser.

Each of the Vendor and Purchaser shall be responsible for their own legal fees to complete the sale.

9. Mines and minerals are excluded from the Tender.

10. There is an unregistered Habitat Conservation Contract with the Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation (“MHHC”) that affects the property. The Agreement will be terminated at the cost of the Vendor, and the Purchaser will have the option to enter into a new agreement with MHHC. For further information contact Ashley T. Joyce at (204) 725-8769 or Colin Hunter at (204) 724-3797. Soil Test Reports available upon request.

Invitation for Price Quotation CUT / MOW GRASS Schools in the Rolling River School Division for the 3-year period - Spring 2019 to Fall 2021 Quotation to: Include performing all grass cutting on school grounds and trimming around trees, play structures, fences and any other areas that cannot be cut with a mower.

- Be quoted on a per school / site - per time /occurrence basis.

- Prices to be guaranteed from April 2019 to November 2021 - Guarantee minimum of twice a month after the first cut and more frequently if required/ requested.

- State the equipment that will be available / used to perform cutting/ trimming.

- A site visit must be made to determine what areas are to be cut and trimmed.

Quotations accepted for all or any of the following schools: - Douglas Elementary School - Forrest Elementary School - Elton Collegiate - Rivers Elementary School - Rivers Collegiate - Rapid City School - Tanner’s Crossing School, Minnedosa - Minnedosa Collegiate - Erickson Elementary School - Erickson Collegiate - Onanole Elementary School To obtain a Price Quotation and Specification Form contact: Joana Dear at jdear@rrsd.mb.ca 1-204-867-2754 ext 221 Deadline for submission of quotation: 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019

Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

MCNA Province-wide Classifieds information into the right hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. We also do Media Monitoring, if you would like to follow up and see who picked up the material. Call MCNA (204) 947-1691 for more information, or email classified@mcna.com for details. www.mcna.com FOR SALE 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 For Sale Caught you looking! Reach over 413,000 Manitoba readers weekly. Book your Announcements, Sales, Employment Opportunities, Auctions, Wanted Ads, For Rent, Volunteer Opportunities, etc. People rely on these classifieds to find what they need. Catch them looking at your material. Call this newspaper NOW or email classified@mcna.com for details. MCNA (204) 9471691. www.mcna.com 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 STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDING SALE ...

“REALLY BIG SALE IS BACK – EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!” 20X21 $5,726. 25X25 $6,370.

30X31 $8,818. 32X33 $8,995. 35X35 $12,464. One End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 www. pioneersteel.ca

Tender

Employment Opportunities/Help Wanted Dream Job! Live in caregiver/ housekeeper. Summers in Winnipeg and winters in the tropics. Call 204-997-4629 Fishing Lodge Opportunity: Employment for 2. Dock &

Rolling River School Division

For Sale

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

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

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

boat hand, yard & housekeeping, PR, fishing. Private LHK accommodations available for family/couple. May-Sept.

204-232-3012 for interview.

Health Trouble Walking?

Hip or Knee Replacement?

Restrictions in daily activities?

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

204-453-5372

Financial

Need Cash?

• We Loan • Easy application • Approval with collateral • Title Loans • No Credit Check • Keep driving your vehicle Call Dan Devloo (204) 526-7093 CAI Financial Unit K - 2151 Portage Ave. Winnipeg MB

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For Sale READY TO MOVE HOMES Pictures, floorplans available at

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Custom builds also available.

Can build on site.

For information or to view Showhomes call 204-346-3231 or email wilbert@wghomes.ca Ste Anne, MB

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Soil management key to farming for LSRCD award winners

Continued from page 4

Through the course, she learned how to build and use compost to rejuvenate the soil by adding back to the soil what it is missing. She has applied the information learned and set-up different compost mixes to make the compost required to realize the desired improvements to the soil. John’s expertise in economics is employed in feed management, having determined the cost of bale grazing as compared to other methods of winter feeding.

Viktor, a post-secondary student at the University of Manitoba, and Hanna, a high school student at Erickson Collegiate, have been part of the farming team. They have spent time in the pasture doing burdock control, fencing, and setting-up the off-site watering system. Viktor and Hanna have both been members of the Erickson 4-H Beef Club.

The Popps have opened up their farm and hosted

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Lisa Smith Legion Auxiliary

The regular monthly meeting of the Legion Ladies aux iliar y was held Feb. 4, in the Rivers Legion upper hall, with 13 members in attendance. Reports and minutes were read and adopted. The kitchen inventory has been com-

pleted.

There were no new applications for membership this month. There were also no requests for donations this month.

Leann MacKay was initiated into the auxiliary.

T he next reg u lar meeting of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary will be held March 4.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

2018 conservation district award recipient, Popp Farms Ltd. In the picture (left to right), John, Adele, Viktor and Hanna Popp.

tours for both urban and rural residents. Through these tours, they have shared their knowledge about being land and water stewards.

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Legion Ladies Auxiliary

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Full House 804F

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The scenic landscape provides the family with recreational opportunities such as cross-country skiing and fishing.

The Little Saskatchewan

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River Conservation District is honoured to recognize Popp Farms Ltd. as our 2018 Conservation Award recipient.

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Freedom 808F

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Farmer 842F

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AIREY CATTLE COMPANY - NEW DIRECTION - SAME GREAT SERVICE PERFORMANCE - CALVING EASE

20 + BULLS headed to the

We have 5th Annual

ELITE GENETICSBull Sale

MARCH 24, 2019, 1:00 PM

Angus - Charolais - Hereford - Simmental on Offer @ RSK Sale Barn 5 miles north of Douglas, MB

Auctioneer: Brent Carey 403 650 9028

50 % heifer bulls Free delivery and will keep bulls free of charge until May 1 View Catalogue online at buyagro.com Contact us for catalogue

AIREY CATTLE COMPANY

RAY & BARB AIREY & FAMILY rbairey@hotmail.com Ray 204 724 3600 Barb 204 761 1851 Like us on Facebook