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Despite t he cu r rent health care situation surrounding the pandemic it was wonderful to see that the Rivers Legion Branch #75 was still able to have a Remembrance Day service. Though short and limited, with people staying in their vehicles and social distancing as well as wearing masks, the service was well received by those who attended.

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a recording of O Canada, the last post and a moment of silence at the eleventh hour. The Lament played, the legion members then row L/R: Meghan began the march Back of the Knelsen, Erich Schmidt, wreaths marchingThom from Heijmans, Heather Gray, Liliane Dupuis. Front east to west to retrieve row L/R: Minami Kijima, Haile the wreaths beforeHubbard, com- Chassidy Payette, Morgan ing back to center to placeRamsay, Bryce Summers, Quinn Hrabok. them on the Cenotaph.

Following the laying of the wreaths the legion members stood to the east and God Save the Queen was played. The wreaths and crosses remained on display after the service for those who would wish to pay their respects to the fallen in passing.

Can collections for canoes

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

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

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

Because the snow had melted to participate. The collegiate to help those we serve. A lot paign in her school. That threestudents secured a canoe from Rolling River School Division so much, the canoe could not hosted a poor boy floor hockey of times kids don’t get enough week effort simply encouraged with an intent to f ill it with be portaged across the street to tournament in which to play, credit but this group of students students to leave product in non-perishables. Although the Zion Church (home of River- athletes had to pay with food for certainly deserves some praise. the canoe; 87 pounds of food collected from the younger campaign was fully organized dale Harvest). Rather, the teens the canoe. Some students also All students stayed behind to wasPHOTO

BY MICAH WADDELL by that class, the original idea carried bags, boxes and garbage canvassed Rivers, Oak River help check expiry dates, sort and group on Thursday, March 22.

Warren Smallwood of the Rivers Legion Branch #75 standing at attention following the laying of the wreaths came from a suggestion made at the Rivers Cenotaph. 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!” on s miss the DeaDline for hristmas greetings he She then brought the sugThe canoe at Rivers gestion to Riverdale Harvest, anner will Be on eCemBer th Elementary School was hristmas eDition of the which supported the idea and adequately filled.

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More changes needed…again!

ast week, I wrote “I think that all levels, be it government, staff, medical professionals and volunteers, have done a a lot of great work to try and get our elderly people through the COVID-19 pandemic.” I still believe that to be true.

I don’t think there is one human being anywhere in Manitoba that wakes up in the morning and says, “I am going to go out and do harm.” Everybody is trying very hard to do the best they know how to get us through the C-19 pandemic.

Note I said, “best they know how.”

It’s what we don’t know that creates the space for vast improvement. Our main concern has to be how to best protect our vulnerable elderly people. The day-afterday grinding statistics are hard on everyone.

I hope somebody, somewhere is looking at why some care homes have been devastated and some have not had a case yet. That is a bit of a mystery.

And surely, we have learned that shutting family members and volunteers out of the care homes and even hospitals was wrong.

The horror stories of people who have died alone with no one to sit with them are very bad. I think if staff, who have contact in the community, can be health cleared to go into

care homes, then so can family members and volunteers. The risk from a short list of family members and volunteers coming into the care homes and hospitals is statistically no greater than staff coming in. That said, the family members and volunteers are almost always a great help to residents and staff. I am sure when things got really busy at the now infamous Maples care home, that having family and volunteers helping might have been a good thing.

I want to also comment on the rally last weekend at Steinbach. Many of the protesters were not actually from Steinbach. Also, hurling insults at the protesters does no good except to make some people feel better. In my opinion, the protest was based on some ill-founded thoughts and it was definitely more than five people. Fines were handed out and there will likely be more to come.

It’s also important to not trust the media completely. It may be a minor point, but I wish reporters would learn to count. One report said 100 people, another said 200, another said hundreds and another said 500.

Somebody is surely counting incorrectly.

And speaking of numbers and media, I am fairly tired of most of the Winnipeg media, as they have spent days and days,

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Ken Waddell reporter after reporter, arguing about whether a family can have five people in for a visit. What a stupid waste of time! All the health officials have said many times, be kind, look after one another. Some families, some people will need a visit for help, for comfort, to combat loneliness.

Why aren’t the media out there looking for solutions instead of nit-picking? Some media people need to get a life and a higher sense of purpose.

And finally, what about closures? I don’t think any business should have to close. Businesses need to be open to survive. It makes no health sense for small businesses to have to close and yet Walmart and Costco can be open. No sense at all. Let retail businesses operate at 25 per cent capacity. Let hair dressers and nail techs operate with sanitiz-

ing between customers. Let all businesses take precautions. If people are vulnerable, then they need to take extra precautions I am firmly convinced that the total lockdowns will eventually cause more extra deaths from despair, loneliness and suicide than C-19 will. I am convinced that some of what we are doing now (masks, sanitizer, social distancing, lower retail capacity) is preventing some extra deaths, but we have a long road ahead of us and we aren’t going to travel that road without some changes in methods.

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Unto us a Saviour is born (part three)

Let’s look at Christ’s birth in Matthew’s gospel that begins with a lengthy list of names revealing the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Genealogies in the Bible serve essential purposes, the most significant being able to trace the lineage of the coming Messiah. The Old Testament said the Messiah was to be a direct descendant of Abraham, King David, and from the tribe of Judah, and Jesus was all three.

Then we read that Mary and Joseph were betrothed, or pledged to be married, which, to a small degree, is similar to an engagement today. In Jewish culture, though, betrothal was more legally binding as modern marriages are. In ancient Jewish culture, marriages were arranged between two families, specifically the fathers, but it seems these arrangements included the couple’s consent as opposed to other cultures. As was customary, the bride could be a very young 12-14 years old and the groom slightly older, between 18-20. The betrothal period

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lasted around a year while the families worked out the details, including the amount of dowry to be paid. Festivities lasting up to a week followed, after which an impatient and eager couple could finally consummate their wedding.

But Mary was found to be expecting during the betrothal period causing Joseph to believe she had been unfaithful, and, according to Jewish law, an adulterous wife was to be dealt with severely.

This included a public and disgraceful divorce, which would bring shame upon the young girl and her family.

Being a just and righteous man, Joseph was going to do it privately to avoid such a scandal, but God intervened. An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and told him: Matthew 1:20,21 - “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

Joseph did precisely that,

but their marriage was not consummated until after Jesus was born.

Chapter two goes on to say that after Jesus was born in Bethlehem, during the reign of King Herod over Judea, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem asking: •Matthew 2:2 - “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” Some translations use the word “magi” in place of wise men. The Bible says they came from the east, which may have been modern-day Iraq (ancient Babylon,) Iran ( ancient Persia,) or possibly Arabia. I have always thought it was Persia but many smarter than I would disagree. Though it’s one of my favourites, the carol, “We Three Kings,” is a little glitchy because we don’t know how many there were, and many believe there may have been more owing to the importance of the event, at least in the eyes of the magi. We have assumed three of them were due to the three gifts of gold,

frankincense, and myrrh, presented to Jesus. I and others believe there were more due to the excitement and disturbance it caused in Jerusalem.

And they weren’t actual kings but were astrologers, scholars, philosophers, and or priests who, in their land, were the very ones to appoint or anoint kings. Somehow they were familiar with the prophecies in the Old Testament telling of the coming Messiah or King, that may have included this one: •Numbers 24:17 - “... A star will come out of Jacob, a sceptre will rise out of Israel…”

Being astrologers, they

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the new king.

Many of us have been like the Jews, unaware that Jesus Christ is a King, Messiah, Lord and Saviour who came to offer us forgiveness of our sins and offer us eternal life.

Jesus said in Luke 19:10 that He came to seek and save the lost, and Romans 6:23 says the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Eternal life with Jesus Christ is the greatest gift one could ever receive.

As always, if you have any comments or questions, you can reach me at jgklassen@ icloud.com.

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noticed something very uncommon in the sky, which was the very star mentioned in Matthew. The expectancy regarding a King from Israel coincided with the unusual heavenly sign that prompted them to head west to Jerusalem to seek him out. On their arrival, probably expecting great joy and celebration over the new king, they would have been surprised they had to inquire among the Jews where he was born.

Much to their shame, Jesus’ own people were unaware of the event. Next week we’ll look at King Herod’s terrible reaction towards the news of

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Home Bodies

By Rita Friesen Here we go again…

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alf in jest, I warned folks that if we reentered code red, I would not be easy to live with. In our first time of seclusion, all the projects on my list got stroked off. I did them, and I did them well. And then the weather warmed and the walking began in earnest, and the gardening. I was okay. This time is different.

This time, we are facing a much more devastating outbreak and the cases are nearer to home. We are not certain when, or how, things will change for the better. The debates, public and private, are becoming more heated and, at times, irrational. What I do know is that when I ref lect on recent history– from 1914 to now– we have it easy. Research on the Spanish f lu is insightful and terrifying. One in six people were affected by that f lu and it entered Manitoba with the arrival of two returning soldiers, who were immediately isolated upon arrival. The stories of heroism, dedication, courage and dignity are inspiring.

Entire families succumbed to the disease, and not always was there anyone willing to help, simply for their own safety. One village on the prairies stored the deceased in silos and in spring, there was one massive graveside service. I can also not imagine liv-

ing through the great wars. The uncertainty of how loved ones were faring– no texting or tweeting– slow mail, and sometimes the arrival of the official black car at the front door. Food scarcity, unemployment, financial uncertainty, the wars and the depression.

So now I am asked to wear a mask, wash my hands, social distance and, if at all possible, stay home. With a bit of ref lection, the only adjustment truly required is my attitude!

Phone calls are free, mostly– after paying for the provider! Great variety of television shows, access to books from the local library and the freedom to work and play in my home and yard. I do have to admit that when we received the home and garden channel free for the first month of seclusion, I binge watched, and when my favourite online game granted me unlimited lives for a day, I was seriously undone!

I have become more adept at doing very little. It’s a shame that I don’t enjoy cooking or baking, for this would be prime time to hone those skills. (There is no way I could increase my energy out to equal the energy in from baking!) The pantry is stocked with staples and for my sake, there is no chocolate in the house, no chips and dip, and no candy. Now that’s clear thinking!

The stack of books to be read is slowly shrinking.

Some have been on the table for a very long time and I have kept the habit of reading the last pages first, for if I don’t like the ending, I am not spending hours reading the book. Actually completed a crossword puzzle and have played some solitaire. I appreciate the lights the citizens of our town have shining from windows and in their yards. This, too, shall pass.

On this Day Nov. 20

1841- Wilfrid Laurier, 7th Prime Minister of Canada (Liberal: 1896-1911), was born on this day in Saint-Lin, Quebec.

1902- Geo Lefevre and Henri Desgrange create Tour de France bicycle race.

1942- President elect of United States, Joe Biden, was born on this day in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

1945- The Nuremberg war trials begin as 24 Nazi leaders are put on trial before judges representing the victorious Allied powers.

1965- Vanier Cup, the trophy for winners of the Canadian university football championship, is won for

the first time. The University of Toronto Varsity Blues triumph over the University of Alberta Golden Bears.

1971- Richard Petty wins 21st NASCAR Sprint Cup. 1982- Drew Barrymore at age 7 hosts “Saturday Night Live”.

1984- McDonald’s makes its 50 billionth hamburger.

1992- Queen Elizabeth’s home Windsor Castle catches fire 2017- Atlanta’s Georgia Dome, once the world’s largest covered stadium, is destroyed in a controlled implosion.

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A few years ago I determined not to respond anymore to atheistic claims against Christian beliefs, but last week's letters sent in by Mary Lowe do require a response. Her belief that the evolutionary “theory” is more credible than Creation and offers a world where beauty and love can be expected is naive at best. The evolutionary theory has never been proven; every so-called intermediate fossil has been exposed as a fake. The Cambrian explosion shows that life erupted fully formed and intricately designed.

All layers of earth and rock below the Cambrian are completely empty of fossils. I would urge Ms Lowe to look up the website www.Creation.com where she will find hundreds, if not thousands, of scientifically supported articles by learned men and women with Ph.D's who have seen, explored and proven the intelligent design of our universe.

If she is up to the challenge I would also recommend the fascinating book by Dr. Henry Morris entitled “The Long War against God.” Evolutionary rebellion has a history that is thousands of years old. It did not start with Darwin or Lyall.

Regarding the second letter about climate change it amazes me how many people will believe everything the media will say about this topic without questioning the proof. As far back as the mid 90's, when the first hints of this coming attitude were being bandied about, Michael Crichton wrote a book called “State of Fear”, in which he proved with charts, original data from NASA and other scientists that the whole thing was a hoax intended to develop fear in the general population. Why would governments, global institutions, etc want to do that – purposely lie? Control over populations that had become too educated to control. With fear and its resulting propaganda any government can introduce legislation to ameliorate the problem - but the problem is not climate change to them, it is just a tool to control its citizenry so that the Globalists can implement their plans for world government. If you do not believe me find and read Agenda 2030 developed by the United Nations – an eye opener indeed.

Our almighty Creator God gave us a beautiful world and He gave us the mandate to take care of it. He did not give us a mandate to lie, cheat, steal, murder and befoul it.

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>40% Humidity drops Covids?

“If the relative humidity of indoor air is below 40%, the particles emitted by infected people absorb less water, remain lighter, fly further through the room and are more likely to be inhaled by healthy people. Dry air also makes the mucous membranes in our noses dry and more permeable to viruses.” https://aaqr.org/articles/aaqr-20-06-covid-0302 COVID-19 contagion lower in world’s humid areas.

So, I have written Health Ministers and Officers: “Via licensing, require all public places be > 50% RH. In homes, suggest water on low simmer to humidify until condensation on windows, and isolate forced air heat to basement to reduce aerosols circulation.” www.GrantRigby.ca

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A reply to Mary Lowe

I appreciate any comments regarding my articles, so I wish to thank you for your letter in last week's Banner. I'm assuming you don't believe in God or Jesus Christ and aren't familiar with the Bible's message regarding sin, redemption, heaven, or hell that Jesus spoke of. You said if Jesus were here, he would love you and not condemn you to everlasting punishment, to which I would have to ask how could you know this if you haven't read what he taught. I have the impression you believe He allows everyone into heaven, contrary to what both He and the Bible teach. Having said this, it seems apparent the Jesus you are referring to is not the Jesus of the Bible.

There are two John Klassens in Rivers, and we have received each other's mail, meaning someone mistakenly sent it to the wrong John Klassen. Though we have the same name, we are entirely different people, so it's relatively easy to be incorrect on a person's true identity. Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, and other religions refer to Jesus, and each one differs from the other. As a Christian, I believe the Bible in its entirety, which contains both bad news and good news. If I were to pick and choose what parts of the Bible to believe, then I wouldn't be one, and the Bible warns us against the preaching of a false Jesus. If I'm going to preach about Jesus, I have to make sure I have the right Jesus. I always use Scripture so anyone can verify if what I say is accurate, and if you read the Bible, you'll find that Jesus taught a lot about hell.

One of God's many attributes is indeed love, but He is also a just and holy God who cannot tolerate sin, and it must be dealt with. We are all sinners incapable of dealing with sin on our own, which presents us with a considerable dilemma; how can I be right with God? Please allow me to share some verses from the Bible.

•"For all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God" - Romans 3:23 •"For the wages of sin is death" - Romans 6:23 •"But the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23 •"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Romans 8:1 The Bible says we stand condemned before a righteous and holy God, but out of His mercy and love, His beloved Son, Christ Jesus, took the punishment for our sins so we would not have to face His judgment. The Bible tells us that when we repent of our sins and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, we are declared righteous, forgiven of our sins, and have peace with God. Jesus is a saviour who can save us from our sins and eternal punishment. That is the great and wonderful news of the gospel, and I can't think of anything more loving!! I pray someday you will agree.

Regarding the other matters you mentioned, religion, war, and evolution, would you be willing to contact me for a discussion? I would rather do that than go back and forth in the paper and be happy to hear your views and share mine with you. You can contact me at jglklassen@icloud.com or call me at 204-720-4383

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Activity at Zion Church

The church, like all organizations that deal with the public, has changed because of mov ing to code red. There will be no open public services on Sunday until further notice. Two pre-recorded services are being produced weekly, one for use

by R iverdale Personal Care Home on Fridays and another for public use on Sundays. The PCH service is downloaded by staff and played within the building. It is not available for the general public. The public use service is produced in cooperation with WCGtv Rivers and is shown on channel 115 several times during the week. It is also available as a live-stream on the church web site,

w w w.riverszionchurch. ca, at 10:30 on Sunday mornings. The program can also be downloaded from the web site any other time. For all other church business please call Warren at 204-3287251 or by email at zion. rivers@gmail.com.

The Riverdale Harvest Food Bank continues to operate out of the church w it h some i mpor t a nt changes. On Thursday mor n i n g s , f r om 9:3 0 to 11:00, entry will be through the front door off the street. Masks and social distancing must be used. Hand sanitation will be available. Registration is taken at a small desk inside the door and then clients must wait on chairs along the west

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wall. One client at a time is taken through to the back and then they exit through the back door.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Senior Services continues to have an office in the church. Sherry is not having any meetings with clients at the church but will continue to work by both phone and other contacts.

Zion continues to strive to be an important part of the community. We pray for and look forward to an end to this pandemic.

Then we will be able to sit down for a visit over a cup of coffee.

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Everyday Encounter Name: Charley Sprenger Birthday: July 1993 Occupation: Agricultural Research Engineer.

First job: Paper route.

Hobbies: Read ing, gardening, soccer, curling.

I n R i v e r s/ R ap id City/Oak River since: 2006 Where do you live?

Rivers Hometown: Rivers Where did you attend school? R ivers Collegiate, University of Saskatchewan (B.E. and M.Sc).

D r e a m Va c a t i o n Spot: Newfoundland Favourite Food: Popcorn Favourite holiday: Easter Favourite Song or Artist: Bryan Adams Favou r it e S p or t s Team: Team Canada

(Olympics - all events) Favourite Animal: Goats Favourite TV show: House

When you were 12, What did you want to be when you grew up?

A veterinarian.

Comment: Be kind.

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COVID-19 Bulletin #257

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Public health officials advise 11 additional deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported today that include: • a female in her 50s from the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region; • a male in his 60s from the Winnipeg health region; • a male in his 70s from the Interlake–Eastern health region; • a male in his 70s from the Interlake–Eastern health region; • a male in his 80s from the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region; • a male in his 80s from the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region; • a male in his 80s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the outbreak at the Golden Links Lodge; • a male in his 80s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the outbreak at the Golden Links Lodge; • a female in her 80s from the Prairie Mountain Health region; • a male in his 90s from the Winnipeg health region; and • a female in her 90s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the outbreak at the Golden Links Lodge.

The current f ive-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 14.2 per cent provincially and 13.8 per cent in Winnipeg, and 400 new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. However, one case was removed because it was a duplicate. This brings the net new cases to 399 and the total lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba to 12,007.

Today’s data shows: • 20 cases in the InterlakeEastern health region; • 40 cases in the Northern health region; • eight cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region; • 93 cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region; and • 239 cases in the Winnipeg health region.

The data also shows: • 7,385 active cases and 4,432 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19; • there are 249 people in

hospital with 40 people in intensive care; and • the number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 190.

Laboratory testing numbers show 3,050 tests were completed yesterday, bringing the total number of lab tests completed since early February to 318,479. Case investigations continue and if a public health risk is identified, the public will be notified.

A specific fine of $298 is being put in place for not wearing a mask in a public places, which is required under the current public health orders. Enforcement officials can issue this fine.

Public health officials have advised that an outbreak has been declared at Health Science Centre GH3 and GA4 units. The sites have been moved to Critical (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.

Possible exposure locations are listed online by region at the province’s #RestartMB Pandemic Response System webpage.

For up-to-date information on possible public exposures to COVID-19 in regions, visit www.gov. mb.ca/covid19/updates/ f lights.html#event and click on your region.

The chief provincial public health officer urges Manitobans to only leave their homes for essential purposes. When leaving the house to obtain essentials, be sure to physically distance, wear a mask in indoor public places and avoid crowded spaces. Do not leave the home if you are sick, or when any member of your family is sick. Further, do not socialize with anyone from outside your household.

Public health officials are also advising that anyone who is symptomatic, or has a household member who is symptomatic, the entire household needs to self-isolate pending COVID-19 test results.

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NDP leader Wab Kinew calls for action in health and education

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The Revera Care homes have been in the news a lot over the past few months, especially in relation to the large number of COVID-19 deaths at some of the Revera homes in Winnipeg. Revera is a care home company that operates 11 care homes in Winnipeg and many more across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. In response to the deaths at some Revera Winnipeg homes, NDP leader Wab Kinew has called for more intervention from the government. In an interview with the Neepawa Banner & Press, Kinew was asked how government might take over the care homes when, in fact, they are owned by the Federal Crown Corporation that operates the Public Service Pension. Kinew said, “Well, the federal government should be doing more in that case and as the province administers health, they should throw everything they have at the problem.”

Kinew suggested if that intervention doesn’t stop the care home deaths, “Then the military should be called in. They have doctors and

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equipment and have been of help in other jurisdictions.”

Kinew said something has to be done, as he feels that some of the care home deaths have resulted from neglect. “In some cases, people went without basic care, such as water and food.”

Education solutions needed Kinew has also been calling for the government to bring in 400 more teachers so that school class sizes could be reduced. Smaller class sizes may make for less COVID-19 transmission in schools. “If the government went to the substitute teachers list, perhaps they could offer full time positions to a number of people. A day here or there may not be enough incentive to go to work in these tough times, but a full time position might make the difference. I think the teachers are out there.”

Kinew explained, “I want to see the kids in school. It’s a better education environment.

Distance education may not work because of poor internet service and some students don’t learn as well in that environment so I want the kids in school.”