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ence on various obstacles.

They end the evening turning laps.

Dirt biking is a great Redline MX Academy has held a few Ride Nights this past month to way to make friends, stay allow male and female dirt bikers the physically fit and develop opportunity to get some MX track time important life skills and character qualities at any on the south side of Rivers.

During these evenings, we get every- age. Each Ride Night, we one of any skill level to start with some begin with a discussion on flat parking lot training in an obstacle safety, respect for authorcourse. Then we work our way onto the ities, neighbours, property motocross track to give riders experi- and equipment. We realize it is a privilege to ride in this area, as dirt bikes create noise and sometimes dust PHOTOS BY RAE SCHROEDER etc. Then we discuss a verse Pictured left Jeff Morgan of Rivers or two from the bible, we taking some moguls on his Suzuki RMZ pray for safety, guidance 450, Morgan placed 4th overall in MB and a fun time. Then off we in Plus 40 B and finishing 8th overall in go to ride. Each is Runions ofPhotorider

by Sheila Vet Junior for 2019. fered a free bible, with their parents permission. Our Pictured below is young and high organized group riding flying Charlie Morgan of Rivers on his times are likely completed Kawasaki KX 65, he placed 4th overall for 2019, but we hope to in MB in the 65 Class this year. have more opportunities cans from the school foyer into and Chimo Beach areas for con- put away in the proper place on in 2020. the church basement the after- tributions from the community. the shelving units. They were tuned to noon of March 21, where the When all was said and done,Stay fantastic!

Wethe areBanner very, very for that information. food was weighed and sorted. the scales at Riverdale Harvest pleased.” school staffwe memAlthough the project was a sen- noted a total of 434 pounds, “aAs a Elementary point of interest, volunteer Yvonne ior students brainstorm, the en- fabulous amount,” says Heather. have ber/Harvest a few riders from the tire high school was encouraged “We are so pleased they decided Crouch initiated a similar camarea who competed on the to participate. The collegiate to help those we serve. A lot paign in her school. That threeManitoba Motocross Assoweek effort simply encouraged hosted a poor boy floor hockey of times kids don’t get enough ciation Provincial students to leaveCircuit product in tournament in which to play, credit but this group of students the or canoe; 87 Manitoba pounds of food athletes had to pay with food for certainly deserves some praise. in 2019, in the was collected the younger the canoe. Some students also All students stayed behindDirt to Riders Harefrom Scramble canvassed Rivers, Oak River help check expiry dates, sort and group on Thursday, March 22.

Circuit.

They all laid down some hard laps and made it very difficult on the competition to get by them. No Sandbaggers in this crew!

Al Lepp Redline MX Academy

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.

Can collections for canoes

By Sheila Runions Banner Staff

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s r e p or t e d i n t he March 9 edition, the Grade 12 Interdisciplinary Studies in Science class at Rivers Collegiate planned a project for Riverdale Harvest.

Dubbed the Boat Load of Food, students secured a canoe from Rolling River School Division with an intent to f ill it with non-perishables. Although the campaign was fully organized by that class, the original idea came from a suggestion made by harvest volunteer Liliane Dupuis.

“I heard the idea at a meeting in Brandon. St. Augustine School had tried Fill a Canoe in conjunction with the 10-day Festival du Voyaguer in Winnipeg in February. It was very successful and whenever I hear food bank, my ears always perk up!”

She then brought the suggestion to Riverdale Harvest, which supported the idea and asked her to present the promo-

tion to the schools.

Pupils co-ordinated the entire month-long promotion, which culminated in a ceremonious presentation on March 20 to Riverdale Harvest president Heather Gray and Liliane.

Because the snow had melted so much, the canoe could not be portaged across the street to Zion Church (home of Riverdale Harvest). Rather, the teens carried bags, boxes and garbage

See more in next weeks paper!

The canoe at Rivers Elementary School was adequately filled.

Photo by Heather Gray

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Can’t have it both ways

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cross our communities, we wonder why young people aren’t getting more involved. Last week, I saw why. On Friday, youth across the world took part in a climate strike. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t following it very closely, but I was bombarded by examples of adults acting like children. In posts, comments and memes, I saw adults mocking the young participants, telling them they were wasting their time, telling them all the other things they should be doing, accusing them of not being committed to the cause because they own a cell phone or buy new clothes.

It was a pretty depressing weekend on social media.

Youth protesting for change has been a part of growing up in the developed world for most of the last century. Youth have probably been protesting for change even at times when to do so was punishable by death. Those living today protested against wars, they protested against totalitarian regimes by going to war, they marched in the streets for civil rights and gender equality. They skipped school to go to rock concerts.

I’m sure their parents and grandparents thought they were wrong, wasting their time and didn’t understand the nuances or realities of what they were protesting.

The difference was that back then, a bunch of strangers weren’t calling you names online.

This isn’t a column about climate change or what governments should be doing. This is a column about

MY PERSPECTIVE

Kate Jackman-Atkinson what we need to do if we want our communities to survive.

It seems that when people aren’t complaining about youth getting involved, they’re complaining about them being self involved, worried only about social media and the latest iPhone. It can’t be both ways, we can’t both chastise youth for not being involved and too involved. When we tell kids to care about the broader community, the world beyond themselves, we can’t mock them when they do. Our backgrounds, experiences and interests mean we all care about different issues.

I frequently hear concern about the lack of new people getting involved in community organizations and boards. People wonder how our communities’ organizations will continue without new blood and energy. We struggle to fill the seats for school boards and municipal councils. It’s a lucky organization that isn’t actively looking for a few more helping hands.

If I were a young person looking to get involved in the community, what have I seen over the last week?

I have seen repeated again and again the message that I’m not worthy because I’m not f lawless; that unless I’m 110 per cent in, I’m not devoted enough to push for something I care about. I’ve been told that I can’t care about the environment because I have a cell phone, that I can’t want to clean up waterways because I haven’t cleaned the house. How many of us adults are held to these standards? We’ve shown youth that people won’t engage on issues, they’ll mock them for being young and naive and passionate. Who would want to step up and get involved?

I’m not saying that youth should make all the decisions or that we shouldn’t help educate them about the things they don’t know or understand, but we should be engaging in ideas, education and sharing information between generations on a personal basis, not anonymously mocking online. Today’s youth will spend much longer living with our decisions and at least recognizing that would be a good start.

We live in a free society and can’t tell others what they should care about. Would we rather our youth cared only about the latest outfit, tech gadget or celebrity du jour? I wouldn’t.

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have been predicting for a while now that the recycling industry will collapse. It’s a shame, really, but without huge changes in policy, attitude and funding, recycling will cease to exist in many parts of Canada and especially in Manitoba.

Nearly ever yone has seen the dramatic footage of the 60 containers of sub-standard recyclables that ended up in the Philippines. President Duterte, known for equal parts of harshness, determination and drama, sent them back to Canada. Disposing of the trashy mixture became the financial and physical responsibility of the Canadian government, as reportedly, the company that sent the containers from Canada to the Philippines could not be traced to seek remedy.

China, along with many other countries, has shut the door to North American recyclables, as the markets have disappeared.

Nearly everyone has seen the effects of reckless and irresponsible disposal of garbage and recyclables, be it on private land, public property or dumped into our waterways and oceans. The CBC recently did a story on how illegal recycling depots are being shut down in Asian countries, as authorities clamp down due to health and environmental concerns.

The world has a problem, Canada has a problem and Manitoba certainly has a problem. The most visible recyclable, the basic unit of

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RIGHT IN THE CENTRE

Ken Waddell recycling, namely the beer bottle or beer can, is subject to a 10 cent levy. If you buy a beer, you pay the 10 cents. If you take back a can or bottle, you get 10 cents. That makes sense (pun intended). In Manitoba, that’s about where common sense ends. While everyone pays lip service to recycling, including governments at municipal and provincial levels, there are very weak regulations and absolutely no financial incentive to recycle.

When recyclables do get to a depot, they are affectionately called “comingled”. That’s a polite term for a crappy mess. No matter how diligently a person cleans, sorts and lays out their recycling, it all goes in the same garbage truck, it all gets lumped together and if contaminated, as it often is, it goes to the landfill.

There are many problems with recycling and there may be many solutions. Local governments are facing a tidal wave of costs for disposing of recyclables, as there is almost no market for any of this stuff any more. Yes, aluminum cans and beer cans have value, but many plastics

aren’t being accepted. Paper and cardboard aren’t worth much. It is an impending disaster.

I am planning on doing some more research on recycling and I invite other opinions and ideas. Is clean burn the answer? How about higher levies and refunds to the gatherers and handlers? Can glass be economically ground and re-used?

There is no question that garbage and recycling is piling up at amazing rates. Both are causing huge health and environmental issues, but what is the solution? Standing still and ignoring the problem is not the answer. I invite your ideas. Please email me, Ken, at kwaddell@neepawabanner.com or Micah at info@ riversbanner.com

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Oct. 4: 50+ Seniors court whist tournament, 1 p.m.

Oct. 4: Rivers Legion Chase the Ace, 5 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Oct. 6: Sunday school at United Church 11 a.m.

Oct. 6: Rivers Legion Bingo, doors open 12:15 p.m.

Oct. 7: Legion Auxiliary general meeting 7 p.m.

Oct. 9: Rivers Game & Fish Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 9: RACF meeting 7 p.m.

Oct. 11: Rivers Legion Chase the Ace, 5 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Oct. 13: Rivers Legion Bingo, doors open 12:15 p.m.

Oct. 17: Rivers 50+ Club meeting, 2 p.m.

Oct. 18: Rivers Legion Chase the Ace, 5 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Oct. 19: Rivers United Church Fall Supper, Legion Hall, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 20: Rivers Legion Bingo, doors open 12:15 p.m.

Oct. 22: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8:15 a.m.

Oct. 23: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts lounge, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 24: Rivers Chamber of Commerce meeting Lee’s, Noon Oct. 24-25-26: Rivers United Church Thrift Sale

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Home Bodies

By Rita Friesen Binge Reading

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Name: Richard Brown Birthday: Feb. 1, 1988 Occupation: Maintenance at the Riverdale Health Centre, Fire Chief for Riverdale and Paramedic with Rivers EMS. First job: babysitting and then washing dishes at West Avenue Steakhouse Hobbies: Fire Dept activities, watching WWE live on TV with my daughters, spending time outside with my son, and going to concerts with my wife.

In Rivers/Rapid City/Oak River since: 1988 Where do you live? 3rd Ave Rivers Hometown: Rivers Where did you attend school? Rivers Dream vacation spot: Either Las Vegas or Nashville Favourite food: Lees Chinese, steak and french fries Favourite holiday: Christmas (after the gifts are purchased and wrapped) Favourite song or artist: Doc Walker Favourite sports team: I don’t have one.

Favourite animal: Dogs Favourite TV show: WWE Raw and Smackdown Favourite actor/actress: Adam Sandler When you were 12, what did you want to be when you grew up? Firefighter Comment: I love living in this town, I love the people and I enjoy giving back to this community.

On this day October 4

1873- Toronto Argonauts Football Club (CFL) forms as Argonaut Rowing Club rugby-football squad; oldest existing pro sports team in North America still using original name.

1883- The Orient Express departs on its first official journey from Paris to Instanbul.

1943- German occupiers forbid flying of kites (6 month jail sentence).

1957- USSR launches Sputnik I, first artificial Earth satellite 1963 - Hurricane Flora kills 6,000 in Cuba and Haiti.

1970- Baseball umps return after 1-day walkout in quest of higher wages.

1974- John Lennon releases “Walls & Bridges” album featuring number one single “Whatever Gets You thru the Night”.

1978- Funeral services held for Pope John Paul I. 1987- Winnipeg CFL defensive back James Jefferson scores two TDs on interception returns without making an interception; scores both on laterals in Blue Bombers’ 47-14 win v Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

1990- U.S. premiere of Fox TV’s “Beverly Hills, 90210” starring Luke Perry, Jason Priestley, Tori Spelling and Shannen Doherty.

t isn’t often that I really want to read. The work I do involves regular reading and studying, therefore to pick up a book and lose myself for a time is wonderful, but rare these days. Some days, as many others, my eyes are squinty and tired, and it is easier to veg in front of the television than do anything. And yes, I know, watching another blue light isn’t all that helpful!

I was seeking an escape read, and the staff at our library are good– they pegged me. Started with a couple of lightweights, enjoyable, entertaining– not requiring thinking or actually learning anything from them. And that is escape reading. And then we hit the jackpot! Patrick Taylor, an MD and a man of words, a Northern Ireland story teller. A James Herriot, only with people, not animals. I am entertained, I am compulsive reading and I am learning something of medical situations, human relations and words. Famous quotes and snippets of poetry dot the conversations. I think that is the exciting thing for me, the combination of words, the turn of a phrase, colour and movement with letters.

The books that I have read, and I will read more of his, include

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein Gratitude month: Part one

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aving never researched the topic in detail, I don’t know why Americans celebrate Thanksgiving six weeks later than we do in Canada. I just know that they do and I’m not about to argue with them over whose day is the right day. My focus is on the day itself and its significance to my life and the lives of those I know.

On Thanksgiving Day, we express our thanks for the blessings we have received in the previous year. And we pledge that we will, to the best of our ability, follow St. Paul’s advice to give thanks in all circumstances and at all times, even though we may not always feel like being thankful or giving thanks.

Our ancestors (those who came to this area, broke the land, set up farms, built businesses and formed the towns and villages in which we live) were thankful people. For them, Thanksgiving wasn’t just another holiday. It was a day to celebrate productive fields, plentiful gardens and healthy animals. It was a day when people extended their thanks to neighbours and friends who had worked on threshing crews, helped stack hay and come to their aid when they were going through difficult times.

For these settlers, Thanksgiving was a day in which they could take pride in what they had been able to achieve. They had worked hard in the previous five to six months. They had enough food in storage to feed their families and help neighbours who hadn’t been so fortunate. They had put up enough hay, straw and grain to feed their animals until new crops could be harvested. Their summer’s work was done.

They could now relax, take some time off and enjoy spending those hours with families and friends.

The settlers who came to this part of Canada were each given one quarter section of land on which to build a farm and a home. They were grateful for what they had been given. They didn’t ask for or expect anything more. They worked hard and they worked together. They trusted each other and they relied on each other. The achievements of one were celebrated by all. The hard work done by one motivated others to do the same.

Sadly, especially in North America, the attitude shown by those who celebrated the first Thanksgiving seems to be fading. In its place, there appears to be a growing sense of entitlement– the feeling that because of who we are, where we live and what we do, we are entitled to benefits that no one else should receive.

This attitude can be found in every strata of society, right up to and including the highest levels of government. Instead

a glossary, allowing me to understand what I am reading! Most I get from the context, but I still double check. Argy-bargy, voluble disagreement. Away off and feel your head, you’re being stupid.

Beagle’s gowl, and I admit I read that as growl the first couple of times, is a very long way; the distance over which the cry of a beagle can be heard. There are expressions which I can not imagine I will have the opportunity to include in casual conversation: like the sidewall of a house– huge, especially when applied to someone’s physical build; nutcrackers– med slang for neurosurgeons; piss artist– an alcoholic. Again, may I never need to use these lovely descriptive words! Many of the expressions used in Ulster are familiar here, have been forever. Rug rats, guttersnipe, knickers in a knot, lummox, snotters.

One of the phrases took me way back. I have no idea where my dad picked it up, probably from reading– I’m not so green as I’m cabbage looking. That is one I get to use! There are times when it is assumed that I am gullible, ready to buy a pig in a poke. I know a little bit about a lot of things and lot about a few things. Ready to exchange ideas and entertain new thoughts, but not an easy sell. The combination of familiar quotes also reminded me of my father. He was a learned man who loved reading and poetry, had a quote for every situation, an appropriate quote. Old masters, Shakespeare, new (for him) poets like Robert Frost, the Bible, and the Saturday comics. There wasn’t a chance he could sit near the printed word without picking it up and reading it.

Bonus, I have found an author I appreciate, and many of the pages comfort me, strengthen my values, and refresh memories. of using their skills, talents and resources to add value to the lives of others and profit in direct proportion to the value added, people use their position and power to increase their profit at the expense of others. And this focus on “me, my and mine” could well lead to the destruction of our economy and our country.

So for the next few weeks, I invite you to explore with me the benefits of developing and displaying an attitude of gratitude.

I will begin by defining the term and then show how a spirit of gratitude can deliver us from a sense of entitlement and help change our world.

My hope and prayer is that the thoughts shared will be the seed that will change our thinking to such an extent that every day of every year will be a Thanksgiving Day. Auditions are being held for Strathclair Drama Club’s 38th Annual Production

Mary Poppins

Saturday, October 19 • Bend Theatre Strathclair Auditions are available for: Bert, Mary Poppins, George and Winifred Banks, Jane and Michael Banks, Robertson Ay, Mrs Brill, Miss Andrews, Mrs Corry, Bird Woman, Neleus, Bank Chairman.

For more information or to register for auditions, or if you are a returning cast member who would like to sign up for the chorus, please contact Allison at 204-720-6816

Rivers Lions Village INVITATION TO TENDER SNOW CLEARING

Rivers Lions Village is calling for tenders for the clearing of snow at the Lions Village apartments for the 2019 – 2020 season.

3 buildings: 679 – 2nd Avenue, 655 – 2nd Avenue, 646 – 3rd Avenue Tender information document can be obtained from: Don Montague 204-328-7440 Tender closes: October 25, 2019

Rivers Community Church 447 Edward Street, Rivers

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

BG Club (age 3-Gr. 6), 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 204-761-2235

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Rivers Daly

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Left to right: Chief Richard Brown, Jeremy Grudeski, Darren Frederick, KoraLeigh Adam, Sean Hammond, David Creighton, Hadi Dehais, John Bigelow, Captain Robbie Brown, Captain Ryan MacLellan, Steve Hamm, Jesse Cords, Cory Sedgwick, Deputy Chief Jeff Worth, Byron McMurachy, Captain Brayden Johnston, Captain Jim Duthie. Missing: Erin Lok, Danielle Pilatic, Josh Tait, Alvin Lepp, Josh Currah, Cody Sedgwick, Jerry Johnston.

Back row, left to right: Andrew Hunt, Tyler Routledge, Joey Corney, Michael Draper, Matt Pugh, Bruce Sangster, Donald Caldwell (deputy), Chris Wright, Cody Kent, Chris Routledge (chief), Doug Roseveare, Matthew Williams, Cameron Hodgins. Front row, left to right: Dean Brooker, Lane Routledge, Davey Logan, Tyler Bond (deputy), Henry Ellis. missing: Ken Bond, Jane Van Den Hoek, Dustin Corney, Gregg Leask,Darren Mercer, Denis Hemrica, Brodie Hunter and Gage Martinook

Front row left to right: Jim Kuculym, Allan Reid, Steve Reid, Shane Burt. Back row: Dallas Davidson, Justin Black, David Bullock, Randy Kuculym, Greg Black.

Missing: Scott Recksiedler, Bob Turnbull, Vern Davidson, Gerald Kuculym and Dan Ramsey.

Left to right: Trena Moore, Doug Finlay, Tracey Hales, Jackie Hales-English, Brad Simpson, Allan Brown, Nathan Switzer, Peter Schueler, Glenn Kingdon, Mark Kingdon, Mathew Kingdon. Front Row: Tom English, Darrell Andrews, Morley Cornish and Ryan English. Missing: Marty Reilly, Chanel Duthie, Kent Michie and Ryley Bola.

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Thank you to all our dedicated fire fighters for keeping us safe throughout the year!

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Rivers sees need for UTV Rivers/Daly Fire department remote access equipment initiative.

By Micah Waddell Rivers Banner The need has arisen for more versatile equipment for fire fighting and rescue in the Rivers area. With the large number of ATV, bikes and UTV, that frequent the trails and bush, accidents happen and getting to some of these locations is difficult.

So the plan has been brought forward to purchase a four door side-by-side, for use by the fire department and other emergency services.

In the past, the depart-

ment has relied on local support for the lending of remote access vehicles such as snowmobiles and quads. This causes delays in emergency response time and increases the risk of not reaching the scene in time..

A UTV, or side-by-side can be outfitted in many different ways to allow for transport of fire fighters and patients. One of these machines checks all the boxes for the fire department.

Configured with tracks, the machine would be capable of going almost anywhere

necessary, even under snowy or boggy conditions. The department is hoping for local support, a 50/50 has already been held to help reach their goal. A trivia night is coming up on Nov. 9. Make sure to register your team! Aside from fundraising corporate sponsors have been reached out to and to date a total of $7,500 has been raised towards the project. Given past situations in the area this is a much needed piece of equipment for rapid and successful emergency response.

Duthie receives leadership award

Nominated by David Creighton and other members of the department, Captain Jim Duthie, of the Rivers/ Daly fire department was the recipient of 2019’s Emergency Services Community Leader Award. Jim was born in the Rivers area and has spent his entire life in our community.

He started his EMS career first aid provider and worked diligently over the years to achieve the designation of Intermediate Care Paramedic (ICP).

Duthie’s journey toward excelling in his field came about due to another selfless act. After volunteering for the fire department for 25 years, he was approached to help with EMS. He started as a full-time paramedic 18 years ago, while his colleagues think he’s pretty special, it’s a sentiment Duthie returns to them in spades.

Ultimately, Duthie finds the reward for his work not only in the support of his colleagues but, as he expressed earlier, in helping others.

An example of what may be used in the future by the fire department.

Call for Nominations Westman Media Cooperative Ltd. (WMCL) officially announces the Call for Nomination of candidates for election to the Board of Directors. Nominations are now open. WMCL members 18 years of age or older are eligible, as outlined in the WMCL Charter Bylaws.

Each nominee must be supported by at least two other WMCL members.

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Westman owns and operates local radio stations Q Country 91.5 FM (880 AM) and 94.7 STAR FM that broadcast to the western area of the province.

As a customer-owned cooperative, Westman is proud of its strong commitment to its customers and the communities it serves.

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(Band and Woodworking), Donna Falkevitch Liam Fobes (Band), Rachelle Rivers Banner Gerrard (Band), Nicholas The academic and athletic Lade (Band), Emily Oldenawards for RCI undergradu- burger (Band, ELA, Phys. Ed), ates of 2019 were held in the Nathan Olson (French, Math, Collegiate auditorium Fri- Science), Kennedy Wood day Sept 27. Along with the (Home Economics, Phys. Ed.) Grade 8 – Taylor Bridgestudents of the school, many parents, grandparents and man (Band), Seraphina Gilinterested community mem- bert (Band), Malia Gradbers were in attendance. The well (Band), Andrew Hamm ceremonies were emceed by (Band, Home Ec, ELA, EA Ms. Angela Roberts with the French, Math, Science, and ON help of several other staff mem- Social Studies), William Howard (Woodworking), Larissa hygienist bers. An enthusiastic crowd • Residential & Commercial Krahn (Band, Social Studies), on each recipient as cheered omes • Farm Wiring & Trenching they came forward to receive Simon Krahn (Band, Phys.

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Notice ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Help Wanted

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 $14.85/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Wage scale extends to $22.10 per 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

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

Help Wanted

ROLLING DALE ENTERPRISES Thursday, October 17, 2019 1:30 PM 533 2nd Avenue Snacks and refreshments served Please RSVP to Kristen Scott at 204-328-6304 or Donna Smith at 204-328-6303

by Tuesday, October 15, 2019

DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT NOON

Announcement

ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Surplus Vehicles FOR SALE

Vehicle Vehicle Description # 1

Fuel

Model Current kms Price Year May 2019

International Blue Bird school bus T444E Diesel 2002 engine, automatic transmission. Bus runs good.

378,000

$2500

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Vision Blue Bird school bus C7 Cat engine, Diesel 2008 automatic transmission. Bus will run but needs engine.

310,243

$2500

3

Vision Blue Bird school bus C7 Cat engine, Diesel 2008 automatic transmission. Needs engine.

306,500

$2500

4

Vision Blue Bird school bus C7 Cat engine, Diesel 2008 automatic transmission. Needs engine, other parts missing as well.

215,000

$2000

View pictures and description of vehicles at: www.rrsd.mb.ca Division-Tenders link http://www.rrsd.mb.ca/Division/Pages/Tenders.aspx Bids stating the purchase price offered must be submitted on the Rolling River Vehicle Sale Bid Form 2019 to: Secretary-Treasurer Rolling River School Division 36 Armitage Avenue, Box 1170, Minnedosa, MB R0J IE0 Email: rrsd@rrsd.mb.ca Fax: 204-867-2037 Bid Process 1. A bid for the full price listed will be awarded to the first person submitting that bid.

2. Any bids submitted for less than the full price listed will be held in confidence and considered after October 11, 2019 should a full price bid not have been submitted or awarded by that date. Any bid under the full price listed will not necessarily be accepted.

For more information, to arrange viewing or to obtain a bid form please contact: Cam Woodcock - Transportation Supervisor Telephone: (204) 867-2754 Ext 235 Fax: (204) 867-2037 E-mail: cwoodcock@rrsd.mb.ca

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Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Word 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 Advertisiang 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 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

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Young horse development project

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

The 22nd annual Young Horse Development Project. Two of the “final four” presenters are 4-H members from Rapid City 4-H Rodeo Club pictured above, Kirsty Miller of Rapid City and right, Lauren McKee of Minnedosa.

Both 4-H members purchased their project horses from equine ranchers Kirk & Gail Bridgeman, Bridgeman Land & Livestock of Rapid City.

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4:30 - 6:30 pm Rivers Legion Hall Adults - $15 6 - 10 - $8 5 & Under - Free Take Out orders (within Rivers) - $16 Call Dianne at 204-328-7690

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OCTOBER 14 –21, 2019

cost accounting

Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings Saturday, October 19th (new day of the week -- was always a Sunday prior to this year)

chaos control

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payroll

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for SeCan Roundup Ready 2 Xtend and Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans ordered between

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Rivers United Church Fall Supper

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Rivers, MB

Office: 204-328-5346 Cell: 204-724-4408 *Donation based on final sale.

Genes that fit your farm® is a registered trademark of SeCan ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate, and those containing dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba.. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield® and Roundup Ready® are registered trademarks of Bayer Group, Monsanto Canada ULC licensee.

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