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Humble beginnings are the best way to describe the start of Gladstone Transfer Ltd. From one truck and one driver in 1952, the rural Manitoba company has grown to 30 trucks and 50 employees in 2018. The first generation member and founder of the company were John A. ( Jack) Kinley who started out in 1949 as

a partner with John Ross but bought out Ross in 1952.

Back in the 1950s, the core business was hauling livestock to Winnipeg’s St. Boniface Stockyards and general freight back to Gladstone and some surrounding communities. Now 65 years later, Jack Kinley’s grandson Scott, explains from his office in the company headquarters in Gladstone, that hauling livestock and general freight is a thing of the past. As

livestock producers know, St. Boniface has been long closed, livestock is often hauled to local livestock marts nowadays by the owners and hauled away by trucking firms specializing in livestock hauling. “For general freight, most (retail) companies have their own trucks now,” said Kinley.

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and his uncle Ken, was heavily involved for a number of years before establishing a local accounting firm. Sadly, Jack Kinley passed away in 1979.

Operating out of a well-equipped office and wash/repair facility on the south side of Gladstone, the company has grown to be one of the largest employers in Gladstone.

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Trucking Week Section B Second generation The second generation, his dad, Tom is still very much involved in the business

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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 food was weighed and sorted. the scalesteam at Riverdale pleased.” culminated a ceremonious plinary Studies in Science class gotten water rescue in theHarvest sponded and converged on boat had hungin up rescue efforts.

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That threeBecause the snow melted to participate. students secured a occupants canoe from were day evening, Rivers/Daly Fire Water Rescue Team, the water by 7:15.

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Launch and started day night, and we had our ing in Brandon. St. Augustine School had tried Fill a Canoe in conjunction with the 10-day Festival du Voyaguer in Winnipeg in February. It was very successful and whenever I hear food bank, my ears always perk up!”

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omewhere, I suspect there are pigs flying. The Manitoba carbon tax was supposed to come into effect last weekend, but the NDP has delayed its implementation. Yes, the NDP opposed a tax and in a letter to the editor, party leader Wab Kinew acknowledges the unexpectedness of the action, “I know some of you may be thinking, ‘The NDP giving us a tax break? What, is it going to snow today too?’”

As official opposition, the NDP can designate up to five bills to hold over from the spring to the fall session. Bill 16: The Climate and Green Plan Implementation was one of the bills selected, which means the tax will be delayed until at least Dec. 1. Kinew said that delaying the bill four months is expected to save Manitobans $60 million.

Under Bill 16, all Manitobans will pay a $25 per tonne carbon tax, except for the province’s largest emitters. At the end of July, the government announced they would exempt six companies from paying carbon taxes until they reach a certain benchmark, to be established on an individual basis by the province’s Climate and Energy Branch. Companies that exceed their benchmark can either pay $25 per tonne or purchase carbon credits from another company, which has earned them by falling below their benchmark. The province developed this plan to protect energy intensive industries, such as mining and fertilizer production, whose global competitors aren’t subject to carbon taxes.

Seeing red MY PERSPECTIVE

Kate Jackman-Atkinson In delaying the bill, the NDP is appealing to the majority of Manitobans who oppose the tax. No matter the motivation, the carbon tax will be disastrous for Manitoba.

When it was announced, I was supportive of the tax, provided it was actually helping Manitobans move to more energy efficient practices. I could have supported an initiative that used the revenue collected to, for example, help people replace inefficient furnaces, pay farmers for the ecological goods and services they provide, or give drivers of fuel efficient vehicles a break on their insurance or an incentive to purchase. But that’s not the case. The government has said that the money collected will be returned to Manitobans in the form of broad tax reductions, including lower income, sales and small business taxes. The carbon tax will apply to everyone and does little to support a move towards energy efficiency.

This was also the position taken by the Manitoba Trucking

Association (MTA), whose members will pay $50 million a year in carbon taxes. According to MTA data, the trucking industry accounts for 11 per cent of the province’s emissions, yet will be paying 20 per cent of the expected total tax revenue. MTA would have liked a portion of the carbon tax used to fund initiatives that would result in meaningful changes to the industry’s carbon footprint. Instead, all Manitobans will have is higher costs. That, and a competitive disadvantage compared to Saskatchewan, which is still holding out on a carbon tax and Alberta, which has said they will withdraw from the Canadian plan.

It isn’t just the carbon tax that will hit Manitobans, there’s also the ongoing trade war. Manufacturing is Manitoba’s largest industry, accounting for 12 per cent of the province’s GDP, and it is already being hit hard by increased prices on vital inputs, such as steel, which has increased in price by about a third over the summer months. While these increases are being felt across the country, it’s one more cost being layered onto Manitobans.

Whether it’s battling the extreme temperatures or covering the wide expanse of space, energy use is inescapable in Manitoba. We want to protect the environment, but a tax that doesn’t reward or recognize those emitting the least does nothing to achieve this goal. I wish the NDP luck in their efforts.

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he Oct. 24 date is looming.

It’s already Sept. 7, so in 47 days or so, it will be all over.

The die will be cast as to who our councillors will be. The pattern of governing will be in place for the next four years. The group of people who will set the course for our towns and municipalities will be set in place.

Those groups of people and the decisions they make will affect our daily lives as much, or more, than Pallister, Trudeau or Trump. What those three higher up guys do is important, but our daily lives will be more affected by our mayors, reeves and councillors.

Are we going to get the councils we want? It has been often said that people get the governments they deserve, but do we get the governments we want? History has proven that the ones who often get to govern are the ones who simply show up. In 1917, the Russian revolution was lead, albeit in a haphazard manner, by a guy who had been living in exile. His name was Lenin and he worked hard to get back into Russia and he changed the world.

He wasn’t the best, nor the smartest, certainly not the richest, but he was willing, available and ruthless. Russia has never really recovered from Lenin.

So as we sit back and relax after harvest, gardening and camping and before hockey season or other activities capture our time and attention, where do we want to be as a community in four years? Do we want to stay the same? Will we even be able to stay the same? Who will make our

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Ken Waddell decisions for us? It has been said many times that if you don’t get involved in politics, you are doomed to be governed by those who do.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau made a conscious decision to get involved.

He and a few friends very deliberately took over the Liberal Party of Canada and set Canada on a course that some revere and others revile. Regardless, he changed the face of Canada and his son and his associates are still doing that. All that proves is that people make a difference.

How about local examples? Rivers has a rec centre, a water treatment plant and a waste water treatment system, all less than 10 years old.

Why? Because the councils of the day went after them.

Every community, regardless of size, can shape their future. Kelwood is building a new rink. Neepawa a new waste water treatment facility. Neepawa’s medical clinic is expanding again. Minnedosa’s medical clinic is opening soon. Sometimes innovation is council driven, sometimes it is just council blessed.

The point is, we all have responsibility to get off our butts and do

more than complain. You can run for council, you can encourage a good person to run for council. You can donate a bit of money to a campaign.

You could get out and pass out pamphlets. You could go out and vote, half don’t. What I have no patience with is complaining without some action on the part of the complainers.

Check with your municipal office about nomination deadlines. Read the notices in the papers. All our communities are fragile, at the same time, being full of opportunity. We can sit back and watch them crumble or we can seize the opportunity that every day offers. It’s up to us really.

Four years from now, don’t be moaning and grumbling about the outcome if you haven’t made any contribution to the process.

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Sept. 7 and 8: Rams Invitational Volleyball Sept. 8 and 9: Drag racing, Baseline Dragway, Rivers Sept. 11: Rivers Legion meeting, upper hall, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 12: Rivers & Area Game and Fish meeting 6:30 Sept. 16: Terry Fox Run (38th annual) Sept. 18: Chamber of Commerce meeting Lee’s 12 noon Sept. 18: Riverdale municipal council meeting 6 pm Sept. 19: Rivers Lions Club meeting, Redsper 7 pm Sept. 20: Rivers 50 Plus Club meeting/ games, Civic Centre, 2 p.m.

Sept. 29 - 30: Manitoba Provincial Plowing Match, Ryalls Farm Sept. 26: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary meeting, upper hall, 7 p.m.

Oct. 2: Riverdale municipal council meeting 6 pm Oct. 3: Rivers Lions Club meeting, Lee’s Restaurant 7pm Oct. 10: Rivers & Area Game and Fish meeting 6:30pm Oct. 16: Riverdale municipal council meeting 6 pm Oct. 17: Rivers Lions Club meeting, Redsper 7 pm Oct. 18: Rivers 50 Plus Club meeting/ games, Civic Centre, 2 p.m.

Oct. 24: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts, Rivers, 1:30

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Everyday encounter Church Chatter

By Lorrie Dyer Rivers United Church For a fun-filled week in August, Rivers United Church hosted "Shipwrecked" Vacation Bible School.

Our thanks goes out to Dan Cowell and all of the volunteers from Rivers Baptist and United Churches for making this event a memorable one for so many children.

September is very much a month of beginnings.

Regular services have resumed at 11 am each Sunday. Shelley Foster and Becky Stewart are planning for Sunday School classes which are typically held the second Sunday of each month and will begin September 9th. Once again we have opened our doors to Rivers Kids Club Nursery School and their classes began this week. If you are a yoga enthusiast, contact Laura Gill to register for evening sessions that will be held at Rivers United starting September 17. Please be reminded that Board and committee meetings will be coming up.

As well, stay tuned for more information regarding our autumn thrift sale and Fall Supper.

Name: Trevor Jahns Birthday: September 27, 1985 Occupation: Business Development Representative at Westman Communications Group in Brandon.

First Job: Yard Labourer at Redfern Farm Services in Rivers.

Hobbies: Watching TV and movies, hanging out with friends, travelling and golfing.

In Rivers/Rapid City/Oak River area since: I was 5 years old.

Where do you live? Rivers Hometown: I was born in Birtle but I’ve lived in Rivers for most of my life.

Where did you attend school? Rivers Elementary School, Rivers Collegiate and Assiniboine Communications Group.

Dream Vacation Spot: London or New Orleans Favourite Food: Too many to name, but you can’t go wrong with a good chicken wing.

Favourite Holiday: Christmas Favourite Music, Song or Artist: I enjoy most genres other than country, but if I had to pick an all time favorite artist it would be Kanye West.

Favourite Sports Team: The Minnesota Vikings Favourite Animal: Shark Favourite TV show: Favourite show that is on currently is Atlanta, but my all-time favourite is The Wire.

Favourite Actor/Actress: Donald Glover or Ryan Gosling.

When you were 12, What did you want to be when you grew up? I can’t really remember but knowing how I was when I was young, I would probably say a rock star or a sports commentator.

Comment: Rivers is a great town to live in. I met most of the people who are a big part or my life and that mean a lot to me, in this town. I had a lot of fun growing up here and I’m glad my wife and I moved back to buy a house and start our life together.

in Manitoba involving agricultural equipment and passenger vehicles, according to Manitoba Public Insurance data.

Farm equipment is required to have a slow-moving vehicle emblem clearly visible to traffic approaching from behind, with red ref lectors on the back as close as possible to the left and right sides. At night, farm equipment must have headlights, red tail lamps and f lashing amber warning lamps.

“Motorists also have to do their part when approaching farm equipment to ensure we all stay safe,” said Bill Campbell, President of Keystone Agricultural Producers. “That includes slowing down, watching for equipment turn signals, and not trying to overtake a turning piece of equipment.”

While farm machinery needs to be clearly marked, all road users have a responsibility to safely share the road. Farm equipment has a maximum speed of 40 km/h so it’s easy for motorists to misjudge their speed of approach.

“Motorists can do their part by keeping a safe distance from agricultural machinery,” added Keith.

“Motorists should be patient when they come upon farm equipment and only pass when safe to do so.”

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Harvest season underway

Large tractors – combines - cultivators. Chances are that motorists travelling in rural Manitoba this time of the year will encounter agricultural machinery as producers are hard at work taking crops off their fields.

“During harvest season, it’s particularly important that producers and motorists do their part to avoid collisions,” said Ward Keith, vice-president, Business Development & Communications, Manitoba Public 447 Edward Street Phone 204-328-7882 Insurance.

“Farm equipment is large, may take up more than one lane, and is slow moving so motorists need to Sunday worship service/Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. use extra caution when approaching and overtaking.

Similarly, producers need to do their part to ensure Junior youth (Gr. 5-9), 204-328-7854 for details. equipment is properly signed with lights and ref lectors Senior youth (Gr. 10-12), 204-328-7016 for details. in use. Extra caution is also required when entering roadways and making turns with this equipment.”

Pastor Wil Warkentin, phone 204-573-3362 On average, there are about 20 collisions yearly

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1876 - Frank James and his gang are involved in a disastrous raid in Northfield, Minnesota, results in the death or capture of multiple gang members (Cole/Bob/Jim Younger arrested).

1910 - In the Hague, the International Court arbitrates a fishing-rights dispute between the US and Newfoundland (still separate from Canada).

1916 - Workmen's Compensation Act passed by Congress.

1936 - The last surviving member of the thylacine species, a very rare doglike carnivorous marsupial, having greyish-brown fur with dark vertical stripes on the back, dies alone in her cage at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania.

1986 - Desmond Tutu becomes Anglican archbishop of Capetown.

2011 - Plane crash in Russia kills 43 people, nearly the entire roster of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Kontinental Hockey League team. Also killed was former Brandon Wheat King and NHL defenseman Brad McCrimmon who was their head coach.

Observation Addy Oberlin

The month of August is gone, the school doors have opened again. For some it is back into the old routine only a different classroom, but the same friends. For others it might be a new school in a new town and it takes time to adjust. Then there are the young ones who will go for the first time in their life to school.

The big door swings open and they are immersed in a sea of pupils and teachers.. It is a new beginning.

The same affects the college and university students who start a new schooling to start the basis for their future career.

Our life can be like that too. When we decide how we are going to live our life and Who will have His way in our life, we might want to make some big adjustments and see what the Bible teaches us concerning our salvation. When we believe that while we were sinners that Jesus died for us (Romans 5:8), we can have peace, knowing that He will take care of us (1 Peter 5:7), no matter where 879-3rd Avenue, Rivers we are, in school or at the Sunday school/morning workplace. service at 10:30 a.m.

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A very large harvest for local man

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Fred Smith of Rivers, Manitoba had a humongous surprise in his garden this year, these beefsteak variety tomatoes weigh in from 1lb. 7oz. to 1lb. 9oz.

He is unsure as to how the tomatoes got so big, the only difference this year was he used potting soil to grow his tomatoes.

Homebodies Rita Friesen Too considerate?

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t will come as no surprise to those that know me well- I once again share my home with grandkids. And I invited them. So we are multigenerational, four dogs, a cat, and three adults. Two big golden dogs and two small white ones. The cat is multicoloured.

The other night my dogs needed out at 5:30.

Usual. No problem.

Yes, a problem! It was days after the incident in Neepawa and I had locked all the doors. Regular.

This early morning as I stepped out into the garage and gently closed the door behind us, it locked. It has never done that before. It wasn’t until the dogs were comfortable and wanted back into the warm bed that I realized what had occurred. What to do?

It was a Saturday morning, a sleep in morning. If I rang the door bell all four dogs would sound full alert. If I paused below the open window of the sleepers, it could startle them, all things considered.

There were a couple of light covers in the garage, and a big old very uncomfortable chair. I tried tucking myself in but that was not going to work. I checked the car. Unlocked! But no keys. For if the keys had been in the car there would have been a house key available. Why wasn’t there one anyway you may ask. We had gone for an evening walk, locking all the doors, and on our return I did not replace the key in the safe place. My fault all the way around.

So, the dogs and I curled up in the back seat of the car and slipped into a not too bad sleep. Waking around seven, I pondered how to wake anyone in the house without panicking them. I would wait for seven thirty. A reasonable time even for a weekend.

At my appointed time I re-entered the garage and tentatively knocked on the door. No one cared, not even the dogs. Knowing it was the last resort and would have immediate results, I rang my own doorbell. All four dogs at full voice woke everyone.

Imagine the look on my granddaughters face as she peeked around the corner to see who was at the door at such an hour, and saw me, cradling both my dogs trying to silence them. It would be safe to say that my actions were not construed as

noble and self-sacrif icing. Dumb and foolish was more like it. My logic fell on deaf ears. Now if I had rung the bell or called under a window they would have appreciated my good intentions.

Kind of like the day I wore shoes with no socks on a hot day. I did ask for a ride home, but the kids were out for lunch so I assured them I was f ine.

That day I simple took off the shoes - the blister was just beginning- and walked home barefoot.

From their home on fourth to mine. Fine day for a lark. And that is how I see these events, as a lark, for as I age I believe I will have to hone my ‘laugh at myself ’ skills!

Faithfully yours

Neil Stroschein Peer support made simple

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y final year of high school (1969) was not an easy one. Halfway through the year, our teachers went on strike. When the strike ended and we returned to class, many of my classmates were absent. They had transferred to a neighboring division, where they finished Grade 12.

This was actually a blessing in disguise, as the smaller classes allowed for more “one-on-one” time with teachers.

Since we had a lot of catching up to do (first semester departmental exams were less than a month away), this proved to be very advantageous.

To graduate, I had to pass six of seven 30-level (Grade 12) courses in order to receive a Senior Matriculation diploma from the Province of Alberta. English, Social Studies and Math were required; as was one language— in my case, French. I also had to pass two of three science courses. My choices were Chemistry and Physics.

I deliberately took extra electives in Grades 10 and 11, so that I could concentrate on my “Sr. Matric” courses in Grade 12.

In those days, my final grade in each course was the grade I received on one final exam. The exam was put together by officials in the Alberta Department of Education (hence the name, “Departmental Exam”) and was to be written on the date and at the time set by them. So we worked very hard to ensure that we knew the course material well enough to get at least a passing grade (which, as I recall, was 60 per cent) on

the final exam.

We were fortunate to have teachers who were eager and who, except for one, were suitably equipped (in other words, they knew their stuff ) to help us achieve this goal.

The exception was our Physics teacher. He was familiar with the subject matter, but he hadn’t taught a Physics class in years and, thanks to a terminal medical condition that no one (including him) knew about, his ability to communicate with a group of students in a classroom setting was significantly impaired.

So we took matters into our own hands. We asked our Principal if we could get copies of the Alberta Correspondence Course for Physics 30. We would continue to attend classes and complete assignments; but we would use the Correspondence material as additional work which we would do on our own time. He agreed.

The course packets arrived that week and the next day, our teacher found out what we had done.

To his credit, he agreed to let us work through the correspondence material in his class time. He graded the chapter quizzes and regular exams and was available to help us if we got into trouble. This proved to be a good arrangement for him (he was an excellent tutor) and for the six students who spent time in his class.

In addition to learning the material ourselves, we spent a significant amount of time helping one of our number, Aaron (not his real name) master the material.

He was a good friend and we desperately wanted him to succeed. Our efforts were rewarded. Aaron’s final grade was 68 per cent; which was better than anyone, including him, could have ever imagined.

My high school didn’t have Peer Support groups in those days. We didn’t need them. We just saw a need and, with our teacher’s encouragement, did what we could to meet it.

That’s Peer Support made simple. It works in the classroom, in the home, in the church and in the community. I’ll have more to say about it next week.

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The first day of classes in Rolling River School Division for the 2018-2019 school year is

Friday, September 7, 2018.

A reminder to all motorists to be mindful of the speed limit in school zones; please watch for our children who walk to school.

A flashing strobe light indicates a bus is near; when meeting or following a school bus, the flashing red light requires you to stop.

Thank you for helping ensure the safety of our children.

- RRSD Board of Trustees and Administration

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Puppies deep underground

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After dealing with a quick call for service, members of the Rivers Police Service were alerted to a batch of puppies that were deep in a system of tunnels and needed to be rescued.

Cst. Roque, Cst. Seib and Aux. Cadet Green got to digging... and digging, but in the end five, adorable puppies were able to be given a warm bed to sleep in after a short vet visit and some much needed food

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of the same, and certain individuals agreed to fill executive positions . Pat Dyck is acting as president , Paul Wood as vice -president-elect , Audrey Mc K ay a s s e c r et a r y, Pat hillier as treasurer; Willimein van Lankvelt as key contact (204-3286302). Debbie Johnston and Glenna Beauchamp have been working on

drafting a constitution for the foodbank, which has been named Riverdale Harvest.

September 7, 1983 Marie Sveistrup was recent ly not if ied t hat she had been awarded an annual university scholarship of $1,00 per year for four years. One scholarship of this amount is awarded by the Cargill Grain Company to any son or daughter of a Cargill Company employee (Mrs. Barbara Sveistrup) attending any Canadian

University. The Scholarship is awarded to a graduating student who best combines a high stand ing of academ ic achievement with active participation in his or her high schools extracurricular program as well as participation with community life.

September 5, 1973 If you happen to be an aircraft buff, or are interested in machines t hat f lew du r i ng t he Second World War and are still f lying, then take

a leisurely trip down No. 2 highway to Carmen, M a n ., s omet i me a nd visit Bob Diemert airstrip just out of town and look around. Bob Diemert is the young man who has rebuilt several second world war planes. he gained prominence when he rebuilt a “hurricane fighter,” used by the RAF, and f lew the machine during the f ilming of the “Battle of Britain” in England.

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ALEXANDER ELECTRIC 204-721-4320

PROS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Way-Mor Agencies Ltd.

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Brandon - Rivers

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Hunt, Miller & Co. LLP

Hair Dynamics

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

1-855-727-0330 | 204-727-0330

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

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

Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

Jack Cram, Lawyer www.memorieschapel.com

Hamiota ~ Brandon ~ Souris   Killarney  ~ Pilot Mound 

HAMIOTA: 71 Maple Ave E   204-764-2544  BRANDON: Unit E 2425 Victoria  Ave 1-888-726-1995 www.allianceaccounting.ca

Insurance, Travel, Investments, Real Estate

Phone 204-328-7540 204-566-2490

(Closed on Tuesday)

RichaRd and Kelly english

204-566-2131

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Residential & Commercial

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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

Specializing in residential, commercial, farm building.

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

Stylists and nail technician on staff

Dry bulk transportation

Potable water delivery.

Book your portable toilets!

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Family

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

Ph. 204-328-7435

This space is available for you!

Only $13.16/wk.

204-328-7494 for more details.

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

Lakeside Septic Service

Hamiota’s

Mini storage units for rent.

Ph. 204-328-7893

204-764-2744

Place Emporium

FUNERAL DIRECTOR Dwayne Campbell ~ 204-764-2746

Oak River Inn Open six days a week!

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van Veen Carpentry Ltd.

e and Stud Fram t Fram s e o P Farm Buildings 204.759.3313 Toll Free 844.877.7767 gregnesbittmla@mymts.net #7 � 515 4th Avenue Burlington Place, Shoal Lake, MB • Residential & Commercial • HVAC Installations • Licensed Gas Fitting • 24 hr Emergency Service • Repair & Maintenance • Septic Truck Services • Duct Cleaning • Backhoe & Skidsteer Services

Johan’s Construction Ltd. 204-745-7628 cell 204-328-7310 office

Hunt, Miller & Co. LLP

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

Serving Rivers and area since 1906.

“Building for all your farm needs!”

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

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.

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DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT NOON PLACE YOUR AD BY:

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

Auction Sales

Minimum charge: $5+GST Extra insertions: 1/2 original price

Classifieds MUST be PREPAID Visa/Mastercard accepted

Livestock

Notice

4-H is for Everyone

Riverdale Municipality will be conducting leak detection testing during the week of September 10th.

During this time our Utility Department will be isolating water main sections within the town of Rivers water main system.

McSherry Auction McSherry Auction Acryl Design Ltd Sun Sept 16th 11 AM 740 Century St, Wpg, MB Contact (204) 783-6064

Relocation Auction of This Sign & Store Fixture Manufacturer!

Specialty Tools * Samurai V-Cut CNC Programmable Machine * Common Quality Wood Working Tools * Warehouse Fixtures * Pallet Racking * Office Items

Stuart McSherry Stonewall, MB (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB

Estate & Moving

Wed Sept 12th 4:00 PM

Estate & Moving

Wed Sept 19th 4:00 PM Yard * Recreation * Tools * Antiques * Furniture * Misc * Household * (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

Under the leadership of caring adults, youth will learn the value of belonging and develop many skills which will last the rest of their life.

Go to www.4h.mb.ca or call 204-726-6136 to find out how to become a 4-H member or leader.

Help Wanted CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER TO RUN CANADA

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

- Paid pick, drops, layovers and stat pay - Multi drop runs - Cell usage - Benefit package - Dedicated truck - Sign on bonus - Quarterly and annual bonus - Reset at home - Weekend home time - Paid training - Referral program

Contact Derek @ 204-793-7465

Centennial Transport & Leasing Ltd.

Services

110B Main St S Minnedosa

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

http://www.ajaxlaw.ca

Current starting wage is $14.50/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Wage scale extends to $21.55/hour

Health

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

(Facing Main Street in the Co-Op Administration Building)

867-3981

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

Find it in the

Classifieds

All testing will be completed through the hours of 10pm and 8am. You may experience a temporary disruption in service as we isolate the sections.

Note: You may notice cloudy or discolored water following the procedure; this will be due to the change in flow direction of the water and should clear up quite quickly once testing is complete.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Riverdale Municipality 204-328-5300.

RIVERDALE MUNICIPALITY NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days:

September 12, 13, 14, 17 & 18

between the hours of 8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00-4:30pm at the following location Municipal Civic Centre, 670 2nd Avenue I will receive nominations for the offices of Mayor and Councillor of the aforesaid Local Authority.

The nomination deadline is September 18th, 2018 at 4:30PM. Nominations cannot be accepted after this day.

All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least twenty-five voters, or NOT less than 1% of the voters (whichever is the lesser) of the authority or ward (as the case may be), but in all cases by at least two voters. Each nomination shall also be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification.

Nominations may be filed in person at the above location, on the date and hours specified, by an agent, or by fax. To obtain a nomination paper, and / or candidate’s declaration of qualification, contact the SEO at the telephone number listed below.

Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected.

Kat Bridgeman (204) 328-5300 (Phone) (204) 328-5374 (Fax) Dated at Rivers on August 13th, 2018.

Kat Bridgeman Senior Election Official (SEO)

FCC Drive Away Hunger launch

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is once again contributing $100,000 to school meal programs across Canada as part of the Crown corporation’s annual campaign to help alleviate hunger.

For a second year in a row, FCC is supporting meal programs offered at 100 schools across Canada. Recipient schools are selected based on need by FCC offices across Canada.

“No child should ever have to go to school on an empty stomach,” said FCC president and CEO Michael Hoffort, in announcing this year’s goal to collect the equivalent of five million meals for Canada’s food banks.

“That’s why we are joining our industry partners and taking the fight against hunger to the schools, as well as collecting food and cash donations for Canada’s food banks.”

One of the more visible activities of FCC Drive Away Hunger involves driving a tractor and trailer through communities to collect food and cash donations for food banks across the country.

To mark the 15th anniversary of FCC Drive Away Hunger, tractor tours are scheduled to take place in the 15 days leading up to October 18. Beginning on October 4, FCC Drive Away Hunger tractor tours will take place in British Columbia (Abbotsford), Alberta (Lloydminster, Lethbridge), Saskatchewan (Regina, Saskatoon, Yorkton, Moose Jaw, Humboldt), Manitoba (Brandon, Steinbach), Ontario (Kingston, Woodstock, Thornton, Kanata, Walkerton, Simcoe), Quebec (Joliette), New Brunswick (Moncton, Woodstock), Nova Scotia (Kentville) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown) to collect food and donations from individuals and organizations, including industry partners and schools.

FCC offices are also now collecting food and cash donations until October 18. One hundred per cent of donations go to Canadian food banks, and anyone can visit fccdriveawayhunger.ca to make a monetary donation.

“Canadian farmers and food processors produce world-class products, but unfortunately many low-income Canadians are not able to afford Canada’s high-quality, nutritious food,” Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay said. “That’s why I’m proud of the work being done by FCC and industry partners on the 15th annual FCC Drive Away Hunger campaign to help those in need by collecting generous donations to our food banks across the country.”

FCC is a national sponsor for Food Banks Canada’s Hunger Action Month, which runs throughout September. FCC Drive Away Hunger is FCC’s flagship community investment program. Since 2004, FCC employees, customers and community partners have raised over 40 million meals. FCC’s enthusiastic corporate partners are also a major reason for the program’s success year after year.

As Platinum partners, BDO Canada LLP, The Meat Factory Limited, Courchesne Larose, Chenail Fruits & Legumes and Dedicated Harvesters have committed to providing food and funds to feed the hungry through FCC Drive Away Hunger. Parrish & Heimbecker Limited, Windset Farms, Co-op, Ray-Mont Logistics International, Nutrigroupe, Groupe Vegco Inc, VegPro, Paysan and duBreton have also joined as national partners. FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $33 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and its role in feeding an ever-growing world. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and agri-food industry. As a self-sustaining Crown corporation, our profits are reinvested back into the agriculture and food industry we serve and the communities where our customers and employees live and work while providing an appropriate return to our shareholder. Visit fcc.ca or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and on Twitter @FCCagriculture.

Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds FOR SALE 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 BlanketAdvertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

TAKING REGISTRATIONS FOR FALL? BACK TO SCHOOL...NEED NEW EMPLOYEES FOR THE FALL/ WINTER? HAVE AN EVENT

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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 Parts & full trailer repair, trailer safeties & Autopac Trailer Repair. Sales, Leas-

ing & Financing of flat-deck, dumpbox, cargo, gooseneck & utility trailers & truck beds.

Kaldeck Truck & Trailer, Hwy #1 MacGregor, MB. 1-888685-3127.

LAND FOR SALE OR RENT Approximately 430 acres cultivated. RM of Prairie Lakes Belmont Area. Highest tender not necessarily accepted.

Phone (204) 523-6366.

LAND FOR SALE PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that acquires 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/

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8 Rivers Banner September 7, 2018

Fire destroys farm shop Multiple fires break out over the weekend in the Rivers area

Structure fire On Saturday Sept. 1 at 13:39 Rivers Fire Dept. was requested for Mutual Aid to assist Rapid City Fire Dept. with a structure fire. Oak River Fire Dept. was also called upon for their water tanker. There was a fully engulfed shop on fire with multiple exposures including a tractor. Fortunately the fire was contained to the shop.

Thank you once again to all members and also to Rivers EMS for giving up their Saturday afternoon on a long

weekend to protect their community!

Grass fire On Friday, August 31, at 16:22 Rivers Fire Dept. responded to a report of a grass fire East of town. We were able to bring it under control shortly after we arrived on scene, but having said that, conditions are still extremely dry so please exercise caution and remember that there is still a fire ban in effect.

Also, a reminder - please don't throw cigarette butts out of your car window!

PHOTOS BY RIVERS FIRE DEPT.

The Rivers and Rapid City fire departments work together on Saturday to put out the blaze before more damage could be done.

The blaze not only engulfed the building but the tractor parked next to it as well.