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By Eoin Devereux Rivers Banner The Manitoba government has pledged $52 million in new funding to help school divisions safely welcome students back to the classroom. This onetime support, which was announced on Monday, Aug. 24, has been earmarked for masks, transportation and extra cleaning as schools prepare to deal with COVID-19. Some of that funding will also be available to hire additional staff to cover an expected rise in absenteeism.

The new money “Will mean that there is significant resources available to meet the demands that the pandemic is putting on our schools,” Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen

Back row L/R: Meghan said at a news conference vice-president Nathan Mar- spread of the virus,” MarMartindale concluded by government to cap class sizes Knelsen, Erich Schmidt, on Monday. tindale noted that more tindale said.

“Two-metres stressing that the two-metre to 15 students and set up Thom Heijmans, Heather Dupuis.

Goertzen added Gray, that Liliane all might beFront required. is the recommendation fol- recommendation should more classrooms, in order to row L/R: Minami Kijima, Haile divisions across the province “We had asked govern- lowed by the community, be extended to schools and ensure physical distancing.

Hubbard, Chassidy Payette, will have access the cash,Ramsay, mentBryce to put a dollar figure on yet in schools, a one-metre that a reduction in class size The 2020-2021 school Morgan Summers, Hrabok.commitment for called the Safe Schools fund, Quinn its financial distance is somehow accept- is necessary to achieve this year will begin for teachers and the money will be doled expenses incurred by the re- able. It makes no sense to level of physical distancing. and staff on Wednesday, out on a per-student basis. opening of schools, so we are have a lower safety standard The Manitoba NDP, who Sept. 2. The school year Some of it will be held in pleased that the government in schools. Our schools are the official opposition, for students will start on reserve in case it’s needed has set aside these funds,” should be the safest places.” have also called on the PC Tuesday, Sept. 8. to respond to emergencies, said Martindale. “However, he added. as the situation continues “This additional invest- to evolve, there might be a ment in our education need for increased funding system will support our and we will expect that the Photo by Sheila Runions Restoring Safe Schools plan government will provide to help ensure our schools funds as needed to ensure remain a safe, familiar place the safety of everyone in our for our students and staff,” public schools.” said Goertzen. By Sheila Runions Martindale also indicated Banner Staffthat the MTS was conMixed response s r e p orcerned about lack of tionthe to the schools. cans from the school foyer into and Chimo Beach areas for con- put away in the proper place on t e d i n t he Pupils co-ordinated edition, the around to announcementMarch 9discussion smaller the entire the church basement the after- tributions from the community. the shelving units. They were Grade 12class InterdisciWhile the additional sizes. month-long promotion, which noon of March 21, where the When all was said and done, fantastic! We are very, very plinary class culminated in a ceremonious food was weighed and sorted. the scales at Riverdale Harvest pleased.” financial support hasStudies been in Science “Physical distancing is 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 welcomed by the Manitoba consistently pointed as president ior students brainstorm, the en- fabulous amount,” says Heather. ber/Harvest volunteer Yvonne Harvest project for Riverdale Harvest. Riverdale to Teachers’ Society (MTS), the ofbest to limit tire high school was encouraged “We are so pleased they decided Crouch initiated a similar camHeather Graythe and Liliane.

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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 campaign was fully organized dale Harvest). Rather, the teens the canoe. Some students also All students stayed behind to was collected from the younger 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. came from a suggestion PHOTO made BY DONNA FALKEVITCH by harvest volunteer Liliane Dupuis.

With harvest underway “I heard the idea at a meetwill begin to see a ing in Brandon. St.you Augustine lota of farm machinery School had tried Fill Canoe PHOTO BY AL MORKEN in conjunction withon the the 10-day roads. It is very President of the Riverdale District Health Auxiliary Lynn Madden, presenting PMH Festival du Voyaguer in Winimportant for farmers Rivers Personal Care Home Activities Director Wanda Lennox, with a cheque. nipeg in February. It was very a n d m o t o r i s t s a l i ke Both ladies are wearing the masks now required by PMH and are social distancing successful and whenever I hear o b perk e a w a r e w h e n (See page 7 for more details from PMH) food bank, my earstalways traveling on the roads. up!”

She then brought sugAsthe a driver, make sure ada and the Government of a screened in gazebo for The canoe at RiversSubmitted gestion to Riverdale Harvest, you know what’s ahead Canada. These grants were the residents of the Rivers Elementary School was RDHA which supported the idea and adequately filled. o f y o u a n d b e h i n d provided to charitable non Personal Care Photo home

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you. Crashes between automobiles and farm equipment are almost a l w a y s ex t re m e . S o, please watch out. Your vigilance this fall could save a life.

The Riverdale District Health Auxiliary (RDHA) applied for and received a grant through the Emergency Community Service Fund, dispersed by the Community Foundations of Can-

profit organizations for projects because of COVID-19 through participating Community Foundations, such as the Rivers and Area Community Foundation. This grant was used to purchase

use. This gazebo allows the residents to visit with their family and friends, while social distancing, but also protected from mosquitoes and the sun. All reports thus far say they love it!

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he province is asking people in Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) to wear masks as much as possible in public places. It’s not too much to ask.

The battle against COVID-19 needs to be taken seriously, so masks are fine by me where they are required.

I also believe context and history are important.

Last February, both the Winnipeg Sun and the Winnipeg Free Press reported on 96 cases of Influenza A and 42 cases of Influenza B in Manitoba. The Winnipeg Sun reported on the province’s latest influenza surveillance report at that date. The story said, “There have been 213 hospitalizations since September, with 21 of those requiring admission to the intensive care unit. The latest report, which covers the week of Jan. 26 to Feb. 1, said there were 138 lab-confirmed cases of the flu: 96 cases of Influenza A and 42 cases of Influenza B. In total, there have been over 1,100 confirmed influenza cases since September. According to the report, almost a quarter of Manitobans have received the flu shot this season, which is an increase over last year, when 23.6 per cent got the shot. Last flu season, 17 Manitobans died and there were 228 hospitalizations with 42 requiring admission to the ICU.” At that time, there were no laboratoryconfirmed COVID-19 cases here, with Dr.

Roussin stressing that influenza remains a bigger threat for Manitobans than coronavirus.

“We advise Manitobans that the risk of influenza remains high and so those who have not received the influenza vaccination should continue to (exercise caution), taking measures such as frequently washing your hands, coughing into your sleeve and staying home when ill,” said Roussin. “All are important measures to stay healthy and avoid infections.”

The context is important. Back in February, almost no one knew who Dr. Roussin was, but now we are very familiar with his steady guidance during a pandemic. Back in February, as noted in the quote above, his message was the same as it is now, but nobody was listening to him then. Back in February, the death rate for Flu A and B was 20 for the previous six months. Now the C-19 death rate is 13 for the past six months. The A and B confirmed six month case rate was 1,100. The confirmed six month case rate for C-19 is 993.

There have been 127,149 C-19 tests (as of Aug. 25) and 993 confirmed cases. That’s 107 less than the A and B Flu rate for the previous six months. One has to wonder how many cases of A and B would have been found if the province had done 127,149 tests for A and B as they have for C-19.

Dr. Roussin has offered a lot of good advice in a daily mantra. He was offering it in

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Ken Waddell February about A and B Flu, as noted above, encouraging everyone about, “taking measures such as frequently washing your hands, coughing into your sleeve and staying home when ill.”

He is repeating it every day in regard to C-19.

But we must remember that he also says not to live in fear. That is is true. Fear gets us nowhere. Caution yields progress. The Bible says in 2 Timothy 1:17 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” In times like this, we need Dr. Roussin’s advice and that is backed up by the Biblical advice. If God doesn’t give the spirit of fear, then who does? It’s the devil who gives the spirit of fear. In 1Peter 5:8, the Bible says, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”

We need to be vigilant, for sure. We need to protect the vulnerable, the aged, the sick, anyone who needs protection.

People were getting sick and dying from September to February in the same numbers they have been getting sick from February to now. What C-19 has taught us is to be more careful. We have always had sicknesses and we always will have. What we have not had before is the intense level of awareness. Today, we know up to the minute, how many cases and deaths. In February, few were paying any attention. We have learned to be ready and prepared.

Sickness and disease will always be with us. So will death. We will all die someday.

It’s important that we be ready and prepared for that too.

Disclaimer: The writer serves as a volunteer chair 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.

What is truth - part 3

I have two more antonyms to discuss this week, relativism and absolutism.

The definition of Relativism: •“The doctrine that knowledge, truth and morality exist in relation to culture, society, or historical context, and are not absolute.”

What it means is that our current culture and beliefs decide what truth is, and therefore what is true for you may not be true for me. I discussed this dilemma in Part Two regarding male and female genders. I believe there are no relative truths and that all truth is absolute. Let me give you three examples of absolute truths: •1+1 = 2 •The law of gravity says I will fall if I jump off my roof.

•Christianity is the only true worldview I’m confident most of you will agree with me on the first two, and I’m equally confident many of you doubt the third, saying, “That may be true for you, but it’s not true for me.” We all have doubts, they come and go and they are usually emotional and not intellectual. I can say, without a doubt, that Christianity is true because of the overwhelming evidence that supports it over all opposing worldviews. I have read the Bible and it’s coherence, consistency and clarity gives me the confidence I need to believe it’s truth claims along with the vast number of ancient manuscripts and archeological finds that support it. With this in mind, I can boldly say the Bible, in its entirety, is true. Listen to what it says: •2 Samuel 7:28 - “Now, O Lord God, you are God, and Your words are truth…”

•Psalm 119:160 - “The sum of Your word is truth…”

The Word of God is absolute truth and Christ validated it when He said: •John 17:17 - “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.”

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And He even goes further by saying He is truth: •John 14:6 - “... I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Before Christ’s crucifixion, Pontius Pilate, looking at the Lord of Lords, asked, “What is truth?” Pilate was looking truth in the face, but shortly after handed Him over to be crucified. He made a grave mistake by rejecting truth and by doing so, sealed his fate.

May I say that many of you have doubts because you don’t know the God of the Bible or His Son, Jesus Christ. Many of us have Bibles in our homes containing the words of truth, but yet they remain ignored. Many of our churches today have gone the route of relativism, rejecting the absolute truth of God, which is not surprising due to the absence of Bibles in the pews or the

lack of encouragement to read one. The ministers woefully preach that what is true in the Bible isn’t true for them or their congregants, so I beg you, don’t be a Pilate and reject the truth; where you spend eternity depends on it.

If you would like to have a Bible, I will gladly get you one.

If you have a King James Version and find it hard to read (as I do), I can recommend a better translation for you. And as usual, if you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at jgklassen@icloud.com. I would love to hear from you.

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By Rita Friesen Drifting back

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strange heaviness settled over me. I am familiar with sadness, with anger, with anxiety and yet, this was something different. It was a sense of missing, of loss. My heart was full, my spirit satisfied and my mind was drifting.

Drifting back. Back to when the children were young and thronged through the door as the school bus left the driveway. The laughter, the banter, the snack time, and to be truthful, the temper tantrums, slammed doors and raised voices. No one ever said raising four teenagers was going to be easy! They were all healthy, active, engaged with life and living and all, most of the time, doting on their youngest sister. This memory f litted in through the news of back to school decisions needing to be made by parents, teachers, administrators and higher authorities. No decision in this time of global crisis is easy and what memories will today’s children have of the year 2020?

Drifting back. Back to family vacations, reunions.

The clan travelling out of province to enjoy the mountains, the dinosaur digs, quiet lakes and laughter-filled campgrounds. The time spent hiking, canoeing– the host of remember-whens that fill conversations when we gather. The best may well be, “Remember when we were canoeing at Lake Louise and it started to rain? Remember how Auntie Cory wanted a refund

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein What’s right about the church

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ife in the world of organized religion has not been the same since mid-March, when public health orders forced all local congregations to suspend regular worship services. Some have been able to reopen since mid-June, but it may be a few weeks yet before all congregations will be able to gather as they could at the end of 2019.

But that has not stopped people of faith from being active in their communities and serving their families, neighbours and friends. That work, which in my view, is the real work of the church, has continued quietly and behind the scenes, just as always.

For example, immediate family members can still gather at the cemetery to lay a loved one to rest.

Modern technology allows them to live stream the service to family and friends who, because of travel restrictions, cannot attend. The words of comfort shared by a minister or priest can be beamed across Canada and touch all who watch the service on a computer or smart phone. This is the church at work in society.

When a natural disaster or other tragedy happens in one of our communities, people of all faiths will surround the victims with love, encouragement and practical assistance. A few (close friends and family) will walk with them as they travel the long road of healing and recovery. This is the church at work in society.

when we returned long before our rental time was up and she made us all get back out on the water when no refund was forthcoming? We were all so soaked we had to go through Auntie Rilla’s luggage to find dry sweatshirts to get dry and warm!” “Remember when the boys just wanted to play with their toys in the sand beside the campers instead of going out for adventures?” These memories surface when I watch families quietly pull out of their yards with campers, tents and trailers, heading to a pre-booked camp spot, hoping the area will honour distance separation. Meeting with others, perhaps, if they share a bubble. Sent a message to a grand today, saying how family was on my mind, heavy. The reply was explanatory– this was to have been the week of the gathering… slipped my mind, Drifting back. Drifting way back to summer camp, vacation bible school, church picnics, gathering, rejoicing and learning with members of extended faith families. Truly simple events, time honoured and now a memory. Countless cousins gathering at these events, an extension of our biological families.

Family birthday parties, generations mingling and adding to the already rich memory bank. Giving thanks for social media, virtual visits, phone calls, still missing the scent of a fresh bathed baby, still missing the sticky hugs of the great grands, still missing…

As I sit, ref lecting, a soft bark at my side brings me back to reality. The dogs can tell time without a watch and it was time to go out. And so, loving my memories, loving my today, I head out. And I see the gooseberry bush I am going to plant, the new garden bed to create, the wealth in my backyard.

Straightening my shoulders, I practice a smile and it works.

In a world filled with doom and gloom, people of faith are able to maintain an attitude of hope and confidence. Together, we remind people that there is a God in heaven who sees and knows all that is happening and who has already set aside all the resources we need to survive and thrive in crisis times. Our faith allows us to face them with dignity, courage and optimism and to share a message of hope with all who will listen. This is the church at work in society.

But the greatest contribution made by people of faith is the example we set by the love, acceptance and forgiveness we display to everyone we meet.

That doesn’t mean that we will agree with everything people say or do. We may disagree on things like politics, religious beliefs, social issues and lifestyle choices. But we do not allow these differences to keep us from respecting each other and working together on projects or in organizations with whose philosophies and goals we agree.

As people of faith, we choose to build bridges, not barriers. We seek, by God’s grace and with his help, to welcome all people into our lives just as they are, to identify their strengths and help them find opportunities in which they can use those strengths to help meet needs and improve the quality of life in our communities. We will celebrate achievements with them. We will give them the freedom to fail and when they do, we will come alongside to help them recover and learn from their mistakes.

Finally, as people of faith, we ask that the closing words of an old Celtic blessing may be true in all of us—that “we will see the face of Christ in everyone we meet, and that everyone we meet will see the face of Christ in us.” When those wishes are fulfilled, we will see an end to bias, prejudice and racism and together with all who live in all parts of God’s world, we will help to build a better world for all to enjoy.

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he geraniums on my back deck are in full bloom. When I put them outside in the spring it did not look like any of them would f lower this year and I had to throw them out. Patience won out and I am happy to see the f lowers.

Last week I received some pictures of some of the fields in the Valley, ready to be harvested.. God has provided again and all the work has been rewarded with a bountiful crop. Patience was also involved in many arias.

When I think of Covid-19 I try to be patient. I always seek eye contact when I talk to people, but that is not always possible at 6 feet distance. It is trying our faith, but we will come out stronger if we can believe that God is in control. I see things happening that many are not aware of, but will be pleasing to the Lord.

Let’s count our blessings, name them on by one, see what God has done…… And what He will do yet.

On this Day Aug 28

1916- Italy declares war against Germany.

1963- Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his “I have a dream” speech addressing the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom civil rights march at Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. 1965- Canadian singer Shania Twain was born on this day in Windsor, Ont. 1973- “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple goes gold.

1988- 70 people are killed in the crash of three Italian air force fighters at an air show in Ramstein, Germany.

1996- Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer (Princess of Wales) finalized their divorce on this date after 15 years of marriage.

2004- Canadian Adam van Koeverden wins gold in Men’s K-1,500 m canoe/kayak at Athens Olympic Games.

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O’Toole elected leader of Conservative Party of Canada and official opposition

Former military officer, lawyer, and cabinet minister to lead fight against Trudeau

Release CPC Erin O’ Toole has been elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and as a result,

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After former leader, A n d r e w S c he e r, a n nounced that he would be steppi ng dow n i n December 2019, a leader-

ship race was announced by the party to replace him. A fter months of campaigning in an unprecedented leadership r a c e, E r i n O’ To ole emerged victorious with 57 per cent of the vote on the third ballot.

His victory came as a result of the largest voter turnout for a Canadian leadership race in history with over 174,000 Conservative Party of Canada members voting for their new leader. Conservatives have been long awaiting a new leader as speculation of an early election has reached a new high after Justin Trudeau found himself in his third ethics and conf lict of interest scandal. “To the millions of Canadians that I am meeting tonight for the first time…Hello, I’m Erin O’Toole. You are going to be seeing and hearing a lot from me in

the coming weeks. I want you to know that I am here to fight for you and your families.” O’ Toole said during his victory speech with his family by his side. “Today, you have given me a clear mission: To unite our party. To champion our Conservative principles.

To show Canadians what we know so well that Justin Trudeau and his tea m a re fa i l i ng ou r great country,” O’Toole added. O’ Toole has been elected three times as the Member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of Durham and went on to serve as the Minister of Veterans’ Affairs under Stephen Harper’s majority government. Prior to entering politics, Erin O’ Toole served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a captain and later became a lawyer.

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er, expressed his excitement for the new leader after publicly endorsing O’ Toole in the leadership race. “I am really excited that Erin will be leading our party into the next election. I know that he has a deep understanding of rural Canada and the important role our region and people have in our nation which is why I look forward to serving under his leadership.”

O’ Toole has already begun work ing in his new position and plans to announce his leadership team and shadow cabinet in the coming days. He has stated that he will be ready for an election at any time and will soon be discussing with his Conservative colleagues the best way to topple Justin Trudeau’s minority government.

hat makes sense even now. with your community emergency response plan and the d what is the end of our day, information for the community that is included in that plan?28, It may be time to get familiar with that document and beginning to B rest, whenAugust 6 Rivers anner 2020 so you know what to do to keep your family safe. can get to work on us; when Behind only United States, Canada sees the most torare of God’s presence, when ore easily. Scriptures assure nado activity annually each year – focused on southern ’s just that it’s harder for us Ontario and the three Prairie provinces. With the peak ork day is coming to an end activity for tornadoes occurring any time between April and September, we’re right at the heart of a potential God’s presence. we are more free from many emergency right now. On average, 43 tornadoes occur ow down and just be for a each year on the prairies.

Do you know the difference between a weather watch e a time for us to invite our and a weather warning? d renew us.

The safest place to be during a tornado is a low spot in an interior room away from windows, such as an inner room in the basement or underneath the stairs to the basement. Rooms that have extra support in the walls such as bathrooms are also ideal as bathroom pipes provide extra support to the walls. Mobile homes and camper trailers are very unsafe places to take shelter as they are not anchored to the ground.

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For Sale BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING! 50, 000 BATTERIES IN STOCK

Gord and Michelle McFadden are happy to announce the marriage of our youngest daughter, Marcia, to Andreas Meixner, son of Franz and Christa Meixner of Kirchberg am Walde, Austria.

The family wedding so looked forward to was not possible due to travel restrictions, so a morning wedding was held on August 12, 2020 (at 3 am Manitoba time, the bride’s parents slept right through their daughter’s wedding!)

The romantic, private wedding was held at the beautiful Schloss Rosenau, Austria where the couple had first met.

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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 $15.15/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

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

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Minnedosa woman facing drug charges

By Eoin Devereux Rivers Banner

A large seizure of narcotics, including crystal meth and heroin, has been made by the RCMP in Minnedosa. On Thursday, Aug. 20, members of the west district Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team and local RCMP raided a home in Minnedosa. Their

For Tender Rolling River School Division CLEAR DIESEL FUEL TENDER Rolling River School Division invites sealed tenders by the undersigned for approx. 200,000 litres of Clear Diesel Fuel.

The tendered price must be current at the tender closing date of 12:00 Noon, Thursday, Sept 3rd, 2020.

Fuel is to be delivered to Division owned tanks situated throughout the School Division. The duration of the tender is from September 2020 to June 2021.

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Sealed tenders clearly marked “DIESEL TENDER” may be sent to: Cam Woodcock Transportation Supervisor Box 1170, Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0 Phone 204-867-2754 (ext. 1) Fax 204-867-2037 cwoodcock@rrsd.mb.ca

search of the property found 500 grams of methamphetamine and 100 grams of “purple heroin,” a substance made up of heroin mixed with oxycodone, fentanyl or carfentanil.

Lynsi Farough, 32, has been charged with possession of heroin for the purpose of trafficking; possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking; possession of proceeds of crime; and fail to comply with a court order.

RCMP are continuing the investigation.

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New COVID related restrictions for entire Prairie Mountain region

By Eoin Devereux Rivers Banner

There are new restrictions in place within the Prairie Mountain Health region, due to COVID-19. Since Monday, Aug. 24, gathering sizes in the area will be restricted to 10 and masks will be mandatory in public places.

Chief prov incial public health off icer Dr. Brent Roussin said the increased restrictions are due to Prairie Mountain being elevated to the orange level under the new pandemic response system.

“We continue to see increasing numbers in the Brandon region and we are seeing increasing community transmission as well. We’re hearing

of many reports of large gatherings in parks, family gatherings, as well as religious gatherings,” said Dr. Roussin. “Due to the increased number of cases, as well as community transmission, as well as the signif icant reports of gatherings, the Prairie Mountain Health region is being elevated to the restricted level or orange in our pandemic response system immediately.”

Dr. Roussin noted that this is a rapidly changing situation and that it will be reviewed as required. take some time to facilitate these measures.

The restrictions that were implemented on Monday, Aug. 24, included group size will be reduced to 10, both indoor and outdoor. Masks will be made mandatory for indoor public places, as well as any public gatherings.

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Water rescue success

Josh and Laura

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On Aug. 23 Rivers Fire was called to assist Rivers Police with a water search and rescue, the rescue team was deployed and efforts were successful.

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Aug. 19- 3:44 p.m., Rivers/Daly Fire Department responded to a residential fire alarm sounding for an investigation. With the extreme heat, it caused a smoke detector to activate in the attic.

Thanks to neighbours and family for acting quickly, and to the home owner for responding quickly and helping us locate your detector.

August 24- 2:47 p.m., Rivers Fire, along with Oak River Fire, responded to a tractor/baler fire along with stubble and a few bales. Thankfully, no injuries.

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This guy was sitting on the roof of my car Tuesday night, a Gray Tree Frog, one of eight common species of frogs we have in Manitoba, this little guy can change colour from gray to green throughout his day depending on surroundings.

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