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The Rivers Banner has asked the area’s candidates their thoughts on several significant topics impacting their constituency. This week, the Spruce woods and Riding Mountain ridings will be in the spotlight. Due to space constraints, some candidates’ responses have been abridged. To see the full responses to all the questions, visit www.mywestman.ca.

What we asked the candidates: 1. What was the specific issue that inspired you to put your name on the ballot?

2. Why do you want to represent this constituency? And why do you want to represent your party?

3. What do you think is the biggest issue facing your constituency?

4. We’re teaching kids, are we teaching them what they need to know to be functioning members of society?

Back row L/R: Meghan 5. Manitoba is a diverse population, yet some groups (LGBTQ+, First Nations, immigrants, etc.) aren’t discussed. Do you think more of focus needs to be put on education that is more Knelsen, Erich Schmidt, inclusive of our province’s citizens?

Thom Heijmans, Heather Gray,the Liliane Front 6. How do you see rural health services changing over nextDupuis. decade?

L/R: Minami Kijima, Haile 7. The perception in many rural communities is thatrow they are left out when it comes to development. How do you define rural development and how would you support it?

Hubbard, Chassidy Payette, 8. What role can the province play in helping to address the rising Bryce cost of living facing those from the middle class down?

Morgan Ramsay, Summers, Quinn Hrabok.

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About the candidate: front. I also look forward to the outcome of I currently live in Glenboro the K-12 review as it pertains to that issue. We but I was raised on a beef/ should be open to learning at any age. grain farm near Wawanesa.

6. Change can be difficult. But we have to I am the Minister of Justice embrace change to provide better outcomes and the Attorney General. for patients. Health care is very dynamic, with 1. There were numerous changes in technology, medicine and delivery issues, broadly it was a desire techniques. We can learn best practices from Cliff Cullen to serve the community and other jurisdictions.

PC Party Photo by Sheila Runions to make the government 7. Rural development means different more responsible to its citizens. things to different people and varies from 2. I believe my experience can help continue community to community. It is important to to move government to where people of Spruce grow the economy to help us out of the fiscal

By Sheila Runions Woods would like it to be. This is to provide mess we inherited. It is important to create Banner Staff quality services and provide value for their tax a sound foundation to allow communities schools. The PC Party cans stands from thefor school foyer into andtoChimo areas for con- put away in the proper place on s r e p or t e d i n t he tion to thedollars. those goals. growBeach their economic development.

Our Pupils co-ordinated the entire the church basement the after- tributions from the community. the shelving units. They were March 9 edition, the 3.

It’s hard to pick just one.

In the big picture, Provincial economic development plan has a Grade 12 Interdisci- month-long promotion, which noon of March 21, where the When all was said and done, fantastic! We are very, very it is about creating a positive frame work for the rural component that will specifically engage plinary Studies in Science class culminated in a ceremonious food was weighed and sorted. the scales at Riverdale Harvest pleased.” future.

Jobs for and the quality for noted rural Manitobans. a total of 434 pounds, “a Elementary school staff memon March 20 our to kids Although projectservices was a senat Rivers Collegiate planned a presentation volunteer Yvonne Harvest president students brainstorm, en- fabulous says focusing Heather. ber/Harvest project for Riverdale Harvest. Riverdalethe future, there is soiormany pieces to the the puzzle.

8.amount,” We are on reducing taxes Crouch initiated a similar high school wasbeen encouraged are so pleased they Liliane.

Dubbed the Boat Load of Food, Heather Gray4.and Our basic testtireresults have at the “We Manitobans face.decided We promised to reduce thecamBecause 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 bottom when compared with other Provinces. PST and increase the level where Manitobans Justin Shannon Gordon Beddome Jennifer Rolling River School Harcus Division so much, the canoe could not hosted a poor boy floor hockey of times kids don’t get enough week effort simply encouraged That is why we to havetournament initiated the K-12toreview, start taxes.

We have done to that andproduct will in butto thispay group of students students leave across the street in which play, credit with an intent to fParty ill it with be portaged NDP Green Party Liberal aimed at improving outcomes for kids.

We look move on a number of fronts to further reduce of food non-perishables. Although the Zion Church (home of River- athletes had to pay with food for certainly deserves some praise. the canoe; 87 poundsthe was collected from the younger dale Harvest).

Rather,tothe teens thethose canoe.recommendations.

Some students also AllProvincial students stayed to while fully organized Spruce Woods candidates Justin Shannon,campaign Gordonwas Beddome and Jennifer forward receiving Taxbehind burden, still maintaining on Thursday, March 22. boxes and garbage canvassed Oakon River check expiry dates, sort and group by that class, the original idea carried bags, 5.

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Celebrating National Trucking Week 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-

The canoe at Rivers Elementary School was adequately filled.

T hanks to all of those who keep Manitoba moving!

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his week, we put out one of my favourite features, our National Trucking Week issue. The transportation industry is vital to our area, not just because it brings everything rural residents, their farms and businesses need, but also because it’s a significant local employer.

Each year, we do an update on the industry and this year, the industry has a bit of a hiccup to work through— mandatory entry level training (MELT).

At the end of March, the provincial government announced that anyone seeking to schedule a Class 1 road test after Sept. 1 has to have completed a MELT course.

MELT is 121.5 hours of standardized training, broken down into 40.5 hours in class, 40 hours in yard and 41 hours in cab. There are currently 11 training schools approved to offer the course. The majority are in Winnipeg, though a few operate in Brandon, Winkler, Steinbach and Portage la Prairie.

Across the country, there has been a push towards mandatory entry level training, following a 2018 crash between a bus carrying members of the Humbolt Broncos hockey team and a semi. The driver of the semi, in his second week driving this type of truck by himself, went through a stop sign, causing the accident that killed 16 people. During his sentencing for 16 counts of dangerous driving causing death and 13 counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm, the driver said he was distracted by the flapping tarp on his load of sod and didn’t see the stop

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Kate Jackman-Atkinson sign, or preceding warning signs. It was the first time he had driven a tarped load and he had already stopped once to fix a portion that had come loose.

As potential Class 1 license holders rushed to apply under the old rules, MPI’s call centre was flooded and by early summer, there were no available Class 1 road test spaces before September. MPI reported that the volume of calls was up 300 per cent.

Most occupations require some sort of mandatory education and training, including when people come to Canada with education and work experience in their home country.

There’s no reason why driving a truck should be any different— Not only are professional drivers hauling valuable cargo, as the largest vehicles on the road, an untrained driver presents a huge risk. Ensuring that everyone who wants to obtain a Class 1 license has a base level of training is important.

The problem seems to be in its implementation. The

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ext week, Manitobans go to the polls for a provincial election.

Here’s a few things I have observed about the quick fall election.

•The PCs have run some very annoying ads about NDP leader Wab Kinew that I don’t think should have been aired. Wab Kinew may well have done some nasty things in his past, but, as far as I know, he has apologized, changed and moved on. Perhaps the man deserves some forgiveness.

Nevertheless, it is unwise of the PCs to keep hammering this issue. People are weary of it and the PCs, as well as other political parties, don’t seem to get the fact that opponent bashing is not appreciated by voters. Voters want to know what parties and leaders stand for.

•I rather like Wab Kinew, but that isn’t why I raised the above point.

Liking, or not liking, doesn’t really matter, the NDP policies, for the most part are not to my liking. The NDP nearly bankrupted Manitoba and Manitoba Hydro with ill-founded policies and to get my vote, Kinew would have to do a lot of talking to disentangle himself from that mess.

•The PCs announced this week that they will gradually eliminate the school taxes on property. It’s high time. I put that out there in 2006, when I ran for the leadership of the PC Party of Manitoba. It is something property owners have been pleading for for decades. Property taxes should fund services to land, such as water, sewer, roads, bridges and such. They should

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unprecedented demand for road tests over the summer has left many drivers sitting. The industry had only five months to prepare to meet an expanded demand for training. The licensed training schools also offer the 244 hour Professional Truck Driving training and there is expected to be a backlog of people seeking MELT training spaces, as schools expand capacity to fill this new need. Keystone Agricultural Producers, which has been lobbying on behalf of the agricultural industry, wants to make sure the training schools make the less expensive and shorter MELT spaces available.

The key remaining question is just how accessible training will be, especially for rural residents and agricultural producers. For many Manitobans, training isn’t available close to home. The ag sector is still in discussions about how MELT will work with their industry— heavy trucks are an important part of most farms and agriculture is unique in that many of the drivers seeking to obtain a Class 1 license have experience driving farm equipment as large and complicated as a semi and trailer. For many who need a Class 1 as part of their job, but not as their job, to take three weeks off work, either on or off the farm, to travel to larger centre to complete training just might not be feasible.

It’s in no one’s interest to see inexperienced drivers on the road, but that doesn’t mean this change will be without some short term challenges.

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Ken Waddell not be used to fund education. The whole idea of school taxes on property came about before income tax was a thing. Back in pioneer days, and into the early part of the 1900s, school taxes on property made some sense.

Just about every quarter or half section farm had kids attending school. So did most of the town and village homes.

In fact, many business establishments had families living in back or upstairs.

It made sense to tax property. But that all changed with larger farms, less homes having school kids and fewer people living in their business building.

With the establishment of income tax (was it 1917 or so?) the province had a more uniform and fair source of school tax revenue. Education is a service to people, all people, be they students or recipients and beneficiaries of education. We all benefit from an educated population.

•The age of some candidates is amazing. There are some young ones, but of particular note, there are some very old ones, even older than me!

•Long ago, there should have been a major shake-up in politics in Manitoba.

The conservative view is fairly well

represented by the PCs. The Liberals should have dissolved a few years back.

They have not formed government in 60 years and I think have only been official opposition once in that time. The NDP need to kick out their screwy, mandated union involvement.

The unions should free their people to vote as they see fit, rather than bullying them all the time to vote NDP. The NDP are faltering in a lot of places across Canada. Quite frankly, in Manitoba, the sooner we get to a Conservative party and a Green party, the better off we will be. The current NDP, Liberal and Green parties can’t really be taken seriously as they now stand, but a re-alignment as a young, modernized, union-free party, Green might bring some good policies to the public debate. I have always been impressed with Green Party leader, James Beddome. It would be nice if he had a stronger place to stand.

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

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Sept. 5-6: Razzamatazz Dance Club registration, RCC, 6-8 p.m.

Sept. 6: Sod turning at the hotel site 2 p.m.

Sept. 7-8: Rivers Baseline Drag races Sept. 9: Rivers Legion General Meeting, 7 p.m.

Sept. 11: Rivers Game and Fish Meeting, Lee’s, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 12: Variety Market and Barbecue, Woodworth Senior Services, Kenton fire hall, 5 - 7 p.m.

Sept. 24: Diabetic clinic Sept. 24: Legion Auxiliary Executive meeting, upper hall, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 25: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts lounge, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.

Sept. 27: Rivers and District Chamber of Commerce meeting, Noon Oct. 23: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts lounge, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 4: Flu clinic, Valleyview Senior Centre, Rapid City, 2-6 p.m.

Nov. 7: Flu clinic, Riverdale Community Centre, Rivers, 1-7 p.m.

Nov. 18: Flu clinic, Riverdale Community Centre, Rivers, 1-7 p.m.

Nov. 23: H.E.L.P Christmas Bazaar, Rivers Legion, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Nov. 27: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts

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Home Bodies

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Name: Heather Lamb Birthday: June 3, 1961 Occupation: Retired, CN Director Transcona Shops First job: Working at North Star Theatre, Wpg., cashier position Hobbies: Keto Cooking and baking, curling and archery In Rivers/Rapid City/Oak River since: June 2017 Where do you live? South of 250 Highway Hometown: Winnipeg, MB Where did you attend school? Salsbury Elementary, Morse Place Jr High and Kildonan East Regional High School, University of Manitoba and Red River Community College Dream Vacation Spot: Blue Fields, Jamaica Favourite Food: Rib steak and mushrooms fried in butter Favourite holiday: Christmas Favourite Song or Artist: Jason Gray, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston Favourite Sports Team: Winnipeg Jets, Winnipeg Gold Eye’s Favourite Animal: Pomeranian Favourite TV show: The New Amsterdam and This is Us Favourite Actor/Actress: Robin Williams, When you were 12, what did you want to be when you grew up? Teacher Comment: Love living in Rivers! Enjoy volunteering for Women’s Institute, Women’s Auxiliary, Train Station Restoration and singing in Rivers United Church Choir. Retired after 37 years with the railway and now have time to give back to the community. Enjoy spending time with our son and daughter and son in law in Winnipeg. Also just became a Grandma and enjoying our new role with our grandson.

On this day - Sept 6

1864 - Fathers of Confederation get their picture taken outside Government House during the Charlottetown Conference.

1897 - Founding of the Regina Roughrider football club; today’s CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders.

1936 - Aviation - British aviatrix Beryl Markham becomes the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic from east to west, taking off in England and crash-landing in Nova Scotia 21 hours later.

1953 - Korean War - 30 Canadians freed in final exchange of POWs with the North Korean Communists.

1972 - In the Canada-USSR Summit Series, game three ended in a tie; Team Canada 4 - USSR 4.

1978 - Coinage - Royal Canadian Mint’s first Gold Maple Leaf (GML) goes on sale. Weighing one ounce, the coin has a gold content of .999. In 1982 it becomes the first bullion coin to achieve the heightened standard of 9999 pure. The GML is the world’s most popular pure gold coin, having sold more than 25 million troy ounces.

think that every time this season rolls around, I am astounded!

Fall, already? Where did summer go? I used to think that summers flew by because we tried to jam work and play, friends and family, all into the two months that the children were off school. A little travel, a little hosting, a few bonfires and hikes, and summer was gone.

I love fall, the scents and the colours, the feeling of contentment with a harvest garnered. It was a bonus year when the crops were in the bin and the field work completed before the school year started– could mean that we took a break for the September long weekend. Like the year we piled seven kids into the 13 passenger van and headed off to the Black Hills.

The other evening, my walk took me past the lagoon and down the trail. Geese were gathering, gaggles of geese, practicing take offs and landings before setting out. There were a few dried berries on the bushes, a musty red, and some of the vines were revealing their presence with scarlet flames. This is a trail for

Annual Fall Classic Derby

Submitted Photo Dave Falkevitch presenting, Calvin Douglas of Rivers with his $200 prize for his 22 cm Perch.

Hall Sveistrup Rivers, MB Pouring rain on Saturday, Aug. 31, put a damper on the number of participants who registered for the Fall Classic fishing derby, hosted by Rivers and Area Game and Fish Association, on Lake Wahtopanah. Thankfully, by 9 a.m., the rain had stopped, the skies had cleared and six youth (under 16 years) and 17 diehard adults had entered the fishing event. Collectively the half dozen youngsters caught one fish, a 33 cm walleye. For his efforts, Ayden Amamm, Rivers, was awarded a Rapala rod and reel combo. In the adult category, the fisher who caught the longest fish in each of four species received a $200 cash prize. The following is a summary of the winners.

Walleye: Craige Madden, Rivers, 41 cm; norhtern pike: Michelle Sedgewick, Rivers,

65 cm; perch: Calvin Douglas, Rivers, 22 cm; rock bass: none caught. Every young fisher received a prize of a fishing tackle kit donated by Ramsay Construction and crammed full of fishing lures, jigs, spoons, bobbers, fishing line and a small compact tackle box. In total, eight walleye, four northern pike, and three perch were caught, measured and released.

Jaxson Dane, Brandon, took home $48 from the 50/50 draw. The winner of a special raffle for a garbage can barbeque donated by Rivers Home Hardware Building Centre, was Bonnie Taylor, Rivers.

Rod Rose, Brandon, won a $100 gift certificate courtesy of Luke’s Town Service.

A make shift canteen dispensed a delicious menu of cheeseburgers, hamburgers, hotdogs as well as potato chips, canned drinks and bottled water.

all seasons, though I do avoid it for tick season! The dogs and I met the largest beaver I have ever seen. He was busy dragging a willow tree from the north side of the path, down to the river.

I saw him before my dogs did and before he saw me. I was perplexed when he dropped the long limb and headed straight for us. I backed away, up the hillside, noticing I was too close to his exit slide. He moved fairly quickly and gave the water a resounding slap when he reached his safe place. The ordinary garden snake is not my favourite creation, and the sly and subtle movement always catches my eye and I exert my right as leader of the pack to forbid any further investigation.

The season does feel different. At my age, I no longer desire to process crates of fruit, nor freeze 40 two-cup bags of corn, or bake two dozen apple pies. I appreciate the produce I grow to graze and the share, but not to process. I have no pictures of the rows of sealers filled with jewels of saskatoons, raspberries or crab apples ( I still long for a true Trail crab apple!), or the rows of pickles that would be devoured by spring. The little deep freeze would be filled with carrots, peas and corn. The potato bin would be overflowing. I don’t have photos that I can hold in my hand, but I certainly have clear images in my mind and heart.

And so, as I witness my 73rd fall, I wonder how many I have truly noticed. The golden rod, the bull rushes, the rustling dried out corn stocks, the gradual disappearance of the song birds, the gathering of the geese, the splendour of harvested fields and the rows of bales. As I count my blessings, may my eyes continue to be open and opened to the wonders of each season.

Letters Clearing Christianity

Earlier this summer on one of my trips into Brandon, I noticed a sign at a local church with the heading, “Queering Christianity”. I have to admit I was dismayed when I saw this displayed by a “Church of Christ”. In Christianity, these two words don’t belong together no more than “Adulterating Christianity” do. The Bible clearly states that the Lord Jesus Christ is the “Head of the Church” and nowhere does He preach or teach this message in the Gospels, nor is taught anywhere else. I also have to express my displeasure when the teachings of Jesus, whom I love and adore, are misunderstood and used incorrectly. To me it demonstrates a lack of familiarity with Holy Scripture and when people are unfamiliar with its teachings, then misunderstandings occur.

If one truly desires to gain a full and complete understanding of the Bible and what Christianity teaches, then it needs to be read in its entirety to understand God’s message for us.

We cannot treat the Word of God as a buffet, picking and choosing verses that we prefer, take them out of context and form a belief or doctrine that suits us. When one is unfamiliar with the Bible, they can become reliant on another person’s view which may be incorrect. This is why it is so imperative that we read it for ourselves. Many homes have Bibles that sit unopened and my only desire is that it would be read so it can reveal its truths to their readers and avoid so many misconceptions regarding Christianity.

Questions or comments? You can reach me at jgklassen@icloud.com.

John Klassen Rivers, Mb.

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Years of service

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Mayor Todd Gill and Rivers Police Chief Bob Futrell, holding plaques to commemorate the Years of Service that both Chief Walter Chernos and his wife Billie provided to the community of Rivers. One plaque will be displayed in the Rivers Police Service office, and the other will be displayed at the Arena.

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September 5, 1929 Grain cutting is nearly complete and threshing is well advanced in central and southern parts of the prairie provinces.

The agricultural agent of the C.P.R. reports that 80 per cent of the entire crop is cut.

The general yield is greater and the grade higher than anticipated in most districts. Wheat, barley and rye are showing good prospects, but oats are not in such good condition. Yields are reported up to 30 bushels an acre on summerfallow.

The above is a report of general conditions in the province and of the Rivers district it may safely be said that the grade is much higher and the yield much better than anticipated, yields of 25 bushels of wheat to the acre are being reported by a number. Of course, these are the exception, but certainly this district is favored above many in the province.

September 7, 1939 Prime Minister McKenzie K ing and his cabinet moved swiftly and in complete unanimity to line up beside Great Br it a in in t he war against the German aggression, summoned parliament for Thursday and proclaimed the War Measures Act of 1914.

At the same time, the government placed the militia, air and naval services on an active service footing and announced a pay and allowance schedule, somewhat in excess of

the old rate.

What form this cooperation will take is being worked out in consultation with the British government. When parliament meets, it is expected the government will be in a position to make is recommendations in detail.

The Prime Minister said, “The people of Canada will, I am sure, face this grave situation with calm and confidence and above all else, in a spirit which will serve to preserve the unity of our country and the maintenance of its freedom.”

September 8, 1949 Provided the permit could be obtained and enrollment of four pupils, Rivers school board is prepared to operate Grade 12 here this term.

This was the decision of the board meeting last Friday.

The further decision was made that the additional grade could be considered part of the high school and that the tuition fees would be unnecessary in this respect.

The present enrollment in the high school is not causing any congested conditions. The Gazette learns, the number of pupils in the highest three grades being but 21 pupils.

Prospective Grade 12 students must notify the secretary treasurer, R. G. I. Stewart, by Saturday of this week.

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Looking Back of the “old time threshing gang” atmosphere at the late George Bally farm, Bradwardine, last Sunday, when men and women, descended on the Bally farm and swung into action to thresh the grain crop.

Twelve combines, in the matter of a few hours, gobbled up the swathed grain

and at least half a dozen farm trucks whisked the grain from combine to bin where more help cranked portable grain loaders to pipe it into granaries.

Anglo Oil of Brandon, dispatched a large gas truck and driver to the scene of operation, where the machines were kept fuelled in the field free of

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September 4, 1969 Temperatures in the Rivers area were warmer than average during the month of August, with a mean maximum of 80.7, compared to the normal read of 76 degrees. The overnight low was also above average, with 56.4 compared to 53.

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The hottest day was August 22 when the mercury rose to 94 degrees – the coolest overnight temperature was 44 degrees on August 18.

Rainfall for the month totalled 2.18 inches (normal is 2.32 inches). There were 338.9 hours of bright sunshine out of a possible 44.8 in August.

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• Participate in Legion week events in September • Cater to bonspiels, banquets for birthdays, anniversaries, teas, lunches, workshops, funerals • Deliver Meals on Wheels for the month of April • Assist our community through participation in various events • Make donations from our fundraisers and kitchen rentals towards various community and provincial projects Our main priority is to support Royal Canadian Legion Branch #75 and our local veterans. We are constantly

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assisting with the upkeep of the Legion building itself and the cenotaph park area. But our most important job is supporting and remembering the veterans and their families.

Our Auxiliary members continue to age and the number of active members has begun to decline. Gaining new members is the only way we will be able to continue the dedicated work we have been performing for over 70 years.

It’s easy to become a member and you would be helping our veterans and the community as a whole with your efforts.

Our general meetings are held on the first Monday of every month (except July and

August). If you are interested in joining our membership and require more information, please contact President Donna Falkevitch at 204-7297203. If you wish, you can leave your contact information at the Legion Clubroom and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Please consider joining the ranks of these dedicated, hard working, community minded and fun-loving ladies.

As an added note: This year our Veteran’s Supper will be held Saturday September 21, 2019 in conjunction with National Legion Week. We would love to see all local and visiting veterans and their families attend. There will

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Did you know that the Royal Canadian Legion definition of a veteran is: “A Veteran is any person who is serving or who has honorably served in the Canadian Armed Forces, the Commonwealth or its wartime allies, or as a Regular Member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or as a Peace Officer in a Special Duty Area or on a Special Duty Operation, or who has served in the Merchant Navy or Ferry Command during wartime.”

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Rolling River School Division is in southwestern Manitoba, Canada near Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our family and friends for the cards, flowers, food and phone calls during the loss of our mother and grandmother, Joan Marriott. Our thanks to the Home Care staff in Rivers; the Rolling River School Division staff of Rideau Park Personal Care Home and Brockie Donovan. A special thanks to Rev. Sally Carter; choir; organist, Marion Maguire; Gordon and Lois Allen and the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, for making the Celebration of Life so meaningful. ~ Bev, Don, Doug and Sue ~

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• 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

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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.

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NEWS NEWS RELEASE RELEASE – Public – Office Public Utilities Board Board Order Order Phone: 204-566-2146 Head –Utilities Oak River Fax: 204-566-2126 Phone: 204-826-2515 Satellite Office – Rapid City Fax: 204-826-2274 No.No. 125/19 125/19 – E-mail effective – –effective October October 1, 2019 1, 2019 oakviewcao@mymts.net

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Rolling River School Division On behalf of the RRSD Board of Trustees and Senior Administration we warmly welcome all students and staff for another great school year. We hope you have all had the opportunity to refuel over the summer and ready to do the important work we all do. As a community of learners, the activities we engage in are aligned with our RRSD Strategic Plan in the following four priority areas: Mental Health and Well Being, Cultural Proficiency, Literacy and Numeracy.

Additional information and the RRSD 5 year Strategic Plan is available on the RRSD website at www. rrsd.mb.ca Teachers and School Administration new to RRSD participated in a 2 day orientation session on August 27 and 28 at the division office in Minnedosa.

These new staff members will quickly become an integral part of the RRSD faculty: The first day of classes in RRSD is Friday September 6. As we begin this school year, the wish is a rewarding educational journey as we welcome approximately 1760 students.

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This years new teachers for the Rolling River School Division. Back row (left to right): Steven Dyck, Shaelyn Rawluk, Mark Geekie, Nicole Wruth, Logan Fogg, Baka Ngeleka. Front row (left to right): Cally Brown, Tina Cochrane Monroy, Zoe Ushey, Jodi McCaughan, Rebecca Gray. Missing: Nick Martins

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The Rivers Banner has asked the area’s candidates their thoughts on several significant topics impacting their constituency. This week, the Riding Mountain riding will be in the spotlight. Due to space constraints, some candidates’ responses have been abridged. To see the full responses to all the questions, visit www.mywestman.ca.

What we asked the candidates: 1. What was the specific issue that inspired you to put your name on the ballot?

2. Why do you want to represent this constituency? And why do you want to represent your party?

3. What do you think is the biggest issue facing your constituency?

4. We’re teaching kids, are we teaching them what they need to know to be functioning members of society?

5. Manitoba is a diverse population, yet some groups (LGBTQ+, First Nations, immigrants, etc.) aren’t discussed. Do you think more of focus needs to be put on education that is more inclusive of our province’s citizens?

6. How do you see rural health services changing over the next decade?

7. The perception in many rural communities is that they are left out when it comes to development. How do you define rural development and how would you support it?

8. What role can the province play in helping to address the rising cost of living facing those from the middle class down?

Riding Mountain

Liberal Party candidate Jordan Fleury did not submit responses before the print deadline.

About the candidate: Born and raised in Virden. Has been working as a paramedic in Virden for 23 years and owned a restaurant prior to that.

Responses: 1. There are a multitude of issues and concerns that influenced my decision to let my name stand for election. Among them are cuts to health care and education, cuts to the infrastructure budget... and the lack of concern by Brian Pallister around the meth crisis.

Wayne Chacun Regardless of where you live in Manitoba, you should be able to vote for someone NDP who shares your values and who will stand up for the things that matter most– health care, education, good jobs.

2. Virden is where I was born and have lived my entire life, so I understand what rural life is like. My hometown was part of the constituency of Arthur Virden, but all that changed for this election and now we’re part of Riding Mountain. As a paramedic, I frequently work in Birtle, Hamiota and Shoal Lake, so I know this area and its people.

I have been a member of the NDP for close to 25 years. The party’s values are the same values that I was raised with: equality, fairness, helping others, treating people fairly and valuing hard work.

3. Our rural populations are shrinking and I’d like to see new industry in the area so that new families can settle in and build a good life. Government policy should be encouraging growth in all areas of our province.

4. Children learn in many ways. The first and most important lessons start at home from their family.

Schools are another integral key to helping children grow into healthy adults. The Manitoba NDP believe in ensuring that our schools have the resources needed to provide a complete education to children and that families have the support to be able to raise their child to be contributing members of society.

5. Rural Manitoba has become more diverse since I was a child and that is a great thing. Education should reflect the diversity of our great province.

6. As a paramedic, I’ve seen huge changes in rural health care over the years and it will continue to change in the future. I have advocated for many changes and improvements to the rural Emergency Medical System in the province. Any changes that happen in the future must ensure that rural Manitobans have access to quality health care and services.

7. Government policy should support rural development. Having lived in Virden my entire life, I understand the challenges and opportunities facing rural families and businesses. Rural Communities are sometimes left out and left behind when it comes to development. Development means encouraging the growth of the rural communities’ economy by supporting their local livelihood, supporting families and engaging them in community projects that will open more jobs and provide important services like health care for residents of rural Manitoba.

8. The NDP is currently the best party to address the rising cost of living for the middle class down...

We will implement a new Rent Assist strategy, first time home buyers will save $1,000 on land transfer, we will ensure childcare has proper funding, stop privatizing government and health care services and offer two hours of free parking at hospitals to attend appointments and visit loved ones. And we will keep Manitoba Hydro and MPI public, keeping rates affordable.

About the candidate: Has lived in Shoal Lake since 1968. Currently working in business investments, previously owned and published two community newspapers for 40 years.

Responses: 1. No specific issue. I want to continue the work of making Manitoba better for all citizens.

2. I was first elected as the MLA for Riding Mountain in Greg Nesbitt April 2016. I am seeking a second term as a member of the PC PC Party Team because I believe in what the Progressive Conservative Party stands for. We believe in a strong private sector, along with smaller government, but also believe we need to give all Manitobans a hand up to be the best they can be.

3. Health care and education are top of mind. Rural residents deserve access to primary health care close to home. We need to ensure our young people are receiving the best possible education in our rural schools so they are prepared for post-secondary studies or the work force.

4. Our recent Education Review that asked for opinions of educators, parents and even students asked that exact question. I believe in asking for the opinions of grassroots, frontline people and I am looking forward to the results of the review early next year.

5. Education is the way forward in the world and everyone is entitled to have the very best chance at learning the skills they need in life. Our government recognizes the diversity of our province and believes everyone is a Manitoban.

6. Primary rural health care close to home is extremely important. Our government believes in asking experts and those in the field for their advice. The results of Provincial Clinical Preventative Services Plan, which is looking at all aspects of health care in rural Manitoba, is expected to be in the hands of the Minister later this year. The goal of this plan is to ensure health services are positioned where they need to be throughout the province.

7. Rural development is best supported by removing red tape for businesses and creating a tax climate where it makes sense to set up or expand a business in Manitoba. Our party plans to do exactly that and create 40,000 new private sector jobs over the next four years.

8. Our Tax Rollback Guarantee will make life more affordable, with the average Manitoban saving $2,020 over the next four years by reversing NDP tax hikes.

We have reduced the PST by one point, and will remove PST entirely from home insurance, hair cuts, nail treatments, tax and will preparation. Vehicle registration fees increased by the NDP will also be rolled back. Over the past three years, we have indexed personal income tax brackets and increased the basic personal exemption to put more money on a citizen’s kitchen table.