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Premier Brian Pallister said that health care workers can receive paid administrative leave for the full 14-day period of asymptomatic self-isolation due to possible exposure to the virus in the workplace.

Should a worker become symptomatic during self-isolation, the individual will be compensated by sick leave benefits, pursuant to their collective agreement.

Reduced work week proposed for public sector employees: Premier Brian Pallister wants many of Manitoba’s public-sector employees to accept a reduced work week during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The government will approach more than a dozen public-sector unions with the pitch that reduced hours for non-frontline workers in the civil service, at Crown corporations and elsewhere is better than job cuts, Pallister said on Tuesday.

“I say that having the ability to work part-time … is better than being laid off,” he said.

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Rapid City Emergency Services gets new truck

generator has started. The under Policy #18-2016.

March 10, 2020 f ighting application for nolds declared a personal interest in the following Council will donate $250 equipment.

Reeve Fortune reported eyewash station will need to item and withdrew from the on the Midwest Planning be relocated to make room and two weekend campmeeting.

District meeting, permit for the automatic transfer ing passes for Rapid City Rapid City Campground, toward the Council agreed to pay switch to be installed. numbers are picking up as Community Arena Back row L/R: Meghan The CAO report was Rapid City Emergency Serspring approaches. Knelsen, Erich Schmidt, Council discussed insur- invoice 391114 for work Thom Heijmans, Heatherto Council. vices fundraising efforts for ance money for repairs on completed by Celtic Power presented The Midwest RecreaGray, Liliane Dupuis. Front a UTV side by side vehicle. the arena and is waiting for and Machining at the Rapid tion District met the rowthird L/R: MinamiRapid Kijima, City Haile Emergency Hubbard, Chassidy Payette, A public hearing was held the engineer report in order City Water Treatment Plant.

Services-council authorweek in March. Councillor Morgan Ramsay, Bryce ized Hrabok. the purchase of a 2015 on Mar. 10, to hear rep- to continue with repairs and Hyndman reportedSummers, on the Quinn April 6, 2020 Rapid City Beach Reser- Western Star 4700SB from resentation for or against the finalize the grant funds.

Council authorized the Reeve Fortune reported voir project, tenders for the Devaly Truck Sales for Conditional Use Application #01-O-20-CU for a non- CAO to hire a manager for that Midwest Planning installation of a 6” waterline $79,500 plus taxes.

Rapid City School Zones farm dwelling in the “AG” public works.

District has postponed their under the river have been The CAO updated coun- April meeting until further sent out with a closing date and Crosswalks-council Agricultural Zone. Council cil that the greensand filter notice and that they have of Mar. 27, 2020. The group discussed the possibility approved the application Council reviewed and is in need of replacement. passed the 2020 budget. discussed the campground of implementing a 30km/ washroom facility as well as hour school zone in the area discussed the Emergency Murray Fortune was of as- They are continuing to work the grant application submit- of Rapid City Elementary Plan and have no concerns. sistance and has provided on the job description for the ted to Manitoba Sustainable School. The CAO will Council agreed to pay the a quote for replacement of Recreation Director.

Photo by Sheila Runions Communities for the instal- draft a by-law to present to Midwest Recreation District the filter. Council approved Midwest Weed District the 2020 levy in the amount the purchase of Greensand 2020 Pesticide Public Notice lation of a large septic tank Council.

Plus and Anthracite for the was reviewed.

Council approved the of $16,260. and RV septic dump site.

The C.A.O. will prepare Oak River Water Treatment Councillor Reynolds re- extension of the driveway loSheilaCity Runions cated at 3 Miller Street, Oak and advertise the pasture Plant as per the Delcowater ported on the By Rapid Banner Staff quote for a total of $10,278 Water Treatment Plant as River. The property owner land tender.

Read more from April 6 the schools. cans from the school foyer into and Chimo Beach areas for con- put away in the proper place on r e p or is t e dtoi nfollow t he tion thetoresidential preparation work for s the The C.A.O. updated plus tax. on page 4.

Pupils co-ordinated the entire the church basement the after- tributions from the community. the shelving units. They were March 9 edition, the standards and specification Councillor Gavin Reyinstallation of the backup council regarding the flood Grade 12 Interdisci- month-long promotion, which noon of March 21, where the When all was said and done, fantastic! We are very, very

Can collections for canoes

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Cool spring comes on slowly plinary Studies in Science class at Rivers Collegiate planned a project for Riverdale Harvest.

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

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

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

culminated in a ceremonious presentation on March 20 to Riverdale Harvest president Heather Gray and Liliane.

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

food was weighed and sorted.

Although the project was a senior students brainstorm, the entire high school was encouraged to participate. The collegiate hosted a poor boy floor hockey tournament in which to play, athletes had to pay with food for the canoe. Some students also canvassed Rivers, Oak River

the scales at Riverdale Harvest pleased.” noted a total of 434 pounds, “a Elementary school staff memfabulous amount,” says Heather. ber/Harvest volunteer Yvonne “We are so pleased they decided Crouch initiated a similar camto help those we serve. A lot paign in her school. That threeof times kids don’t get enough week effort simply encouraged credit but this group of students students to leave product in certainly deserves some praise. the canoe; 87 pounds of food All students stayed behind to was collected from the younger help check expiry dates, sort and Spr group ing on is Thursday, de f ini March tel y 22.

Canada geese don’t seem to mind the chilly water.

The canoe at Rivers Elementary School was adequately filled.

here, despite the still chilly temperatures.

The spillway has once again begun to flow and the lake has started thawing. The photo to the left shows hundred of geese hanging out on the remaining ice at the mouth of the spillway, while a few braved the cold water of the spillway itself.

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by Heather the right in the picture, hundreds more of the birds relaxed on the south bank of the Lake Wahtopanah spillway.

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ike that, in the blink of an eye, it’s over. Earlier this year, when I gave my notice, I planned to spend a lot more time ref lecting on the almost 14 years I spent at the Banner, including the 13 years writing this column. It’s amazing how quickly the world changed.

Last week, I found two plastic bags of Neepawa Banners from 2007 and 2008.

Included in those bags was my very first column.

It appeared in the Apr. 30, 2007 edition and was started when Banner owner and publisher Ken Waddell stepped back from his column to run in the provincial election. That first My Perspective was about the election, a topic I would come back to almost as frequently as I shared my thoughts on small businesses, rural living, agriculture and the dismal state of rural connectivity.

Writing this column has been a favourite part of my newspaper career, though it wasn’t always that way. The first year of writing My Perspective was nerve wracking. Every other type of writing relies on quoting other people, reporting someone else’s words and thoughts. It’s different with a column– the whole purpose is to share your own thoughts, opinions and interpretations. It’s yourself you’re putting out there and you have to defend your opinions when angry readers call. It took a while to get used to, but at some

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Kate Jackman-Atkinson point, writing My Perspective became my favourite part of the week.

While the column was me, most of my work at the Banner was about others. It was about people sharing their best and worst days with me and for that, I am extremely grateful. It gave me the opportunity to meet so many amazing people and learn so much, experiences I otherwise wouldn’t have had.

It’s hard to pick favourites, but a few stories stand out. One was a happy story, the interview I did with Darryl Kulbacki and his sister, Karla Hall. I talked to them while they were recuperating after Hall had donated a kidney to her brother, who had been experiencing kidney failure for close to a decade. It wasn’t all good news; talking to those who had experienced a destructive fire is hard to forget. I remember taking a picture of Rick Knechtel in November 2008, standing where his office was, before the major fire at Prairie

Forest Products.

The most memorable story I had the privilege of working on though, was a team effort— our commemoration to the 70th anniversary of VE Day. In putting together this feature, we talked to numerous area residents about where they were and what they were doing when they heard that victory in Europe had been declared. The interviewees included those who had been on the front lines in Europe and the Pacific, as well as those at home. For me, this feature was so special because over the next few years, many of the people I spoke to passed, and today, there are very few who can speak to this experience first-hand.

I feel proud we were able to record those memories when we did.

I’ve had the great pleasure of working with so many talented colleagues over the years. I feel proud of the work we’ve done and my contributions to informing Westman. I know the current staff will keep the Banner’s valued readers informed and entertained.

I’ve written columns all sorts of places– in the office, at home, on vacation. But they were most often written at my dining room table, in the dark and quiet, when there were only my thoughts. I’ll still have thoughts and opinions and I’ll still be happy to share them, when you see me around.

Canada Post has strayed from its mandate

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anada Post has a monopoly on First Class mail. In return for the monopoly, the First Class rates are supposed to be uniform across Canada and they are supposed to give priority to First Class mail at all levels, including processing at the local post offices. At Christmas time and now again in early April, staff are overworked handling parcels, mostly from Amazon. Now, with COVID-19 restricting people’s movement, online shopping is flooding the system. At Neepawa, we can go for two or even three days without the FC mail being sorted and it isn’t the local staff’s fault. The flood of Amazon parcels and other online shopping shipments are drowning the Post Office.

Last week, the Neepawa Post Office was simply overwhelmed and shut the parcel wicket. It caused a wave of panic and frustration. Earlier in the week, the line-up at the parcel wicket was 25 or 30 people long. A Canada Post spokesperson said it was due to staff shortages and intimated it was related to COVID-19 symptoms and testing.

That’s understandable. What isn’t understandable, or deserving of any sympathy, is how the corporate level of Canada Post is handling it. Should there not be a backup plan? How, in all good conscience, can CP allow this to happen? They are getting swamped too often.

There have been problems at Canada Post for years and solutions don’t seem to be coming any faster as time goes by. First of all, Canada Post is extremely top-heavy in management, with many vice-presidents who apparently don’t talk to each other very much. The second problem is the abandon-

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Ken Waddell ment of First Class mail in favour of parcel post. Now, I get the economics involved here, as Amazon and others are paying Canada Post huge sums of money to ship parcels all over the country, but that isn’t Canada Post’s founding mandate. It costs a dollar, basically, to mail a letter, a service that used to be mere pennies. The mandate is still very clear, First Class mail is supposed to get priority and it’s certainly not.

Parcels have clogged the system. First class mail is delayed. Third class mail, such as newspapers, are up to two weeks behind. Canada post is on the verge of losing more customers.

Canada Post is harming small businesses’ ability to keep going. There are still lots of accounts paid by cheques in the mail. If a business gets $1,000 per day in the mail and the mail is delayed by three days, that leaves a big hole in the cash flow.

For bigger companies, it can be a huge hit.

Canada Post should be required to fulfill their mandate or lose it, it’s a simple deal.

The other indirect effect of Canada Post lusting after the parcel business, at the neglect of their legal mandate, is that local businesses can be severely hurt by all the parcels coming from Amazon. In the

simplest of terms, people should think twice about ordering from Amazon. When was the last time Amazon donated to the local kids’ soccer league, the local baseball team or the 4-H program? Like never! And they likely never will.

What Amazon does, and does very well, is ship stuff quickly and cheaply and I understand that. That they have commanded so much attention from local buyers is rather sad, actually. Local businesses, in many cases, can’t survive against the global onslaught of Amazon.

That said, there is no law against Amazon, but there is a law, a federally mandated law, for Canada Post to sort and deliver First Class mail ahead of parcels and they don’t appear to be meeting it. The postal workers’ unions, the local businesses and the general public all agree that Canada Post needs to be overhauled, but no political party has the courage to do so.

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.

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Due to the COVID-19 situation please send us updates about event cancellations Apr. 18: Rivers Legion, Crib Tournament.

(Cancelled) Apr. 22: RDHA meeting, Kiwanis Courts, 1:30 p.m. (Cancelled) Apr. 24: Rivers Legion, Steak Night. (Cancelled) Apr. 28: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8:15 a.m. (Cancelled) May 9: The Beetles cover band, Rivers Legion, tickets available mid march. (Cancelled) May 21: Rivers 50+ Club meeting, 2 p.m.

(Cancelled) May 26: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8:15 a.m. (Cancelled) May 27: RDHA meeting, Kiwanis Courts, 1:30 p.m. (Cancelled) Jun. 18: Rivers 50+ Club meeting, 2 p.m.

(Cancelled) Jun. 23: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8:15 a.m. (Cancelled) Jun. 24: RDHA meeting, Kiwanis Courts, 1:30 p.m. (Cancelled) Aug. 22: Rivers Legion, Manitoba 150 Party in the Parking Lot/Carshow. (Cancelled) Sept. 23: RDHA meeting, Kiwanis Courts, 1:30 p.m. (Cancelled) Oct. 28: RDHA meeting, Kiwanis Courts, 1:30 p.m. (Cancelled) Nov. 14: Rivers Legion, Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. (Cancelled) Nov. 25: RDHA meeting, Kiwanis Courts, 1:30 p.m. (Cancelled)

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Home Bodies

By Rita Friesen What to do next…

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Name: Megan (Forsyth) Lelonde Birthday: January 23, 1974 Occupation: Support Staff at Rolling Dale Ent and Server at Shelly Moms Kitchen.

First job: Babysitting Hobbies: Reading, being with friends and family, Church, being out in the yard.

In Rivers/Rapid City/Oak River since: Born and raised in Oak River. After graduation in 1992, I lived in Brandon, then Winnipeg, moving back to Rivers in 1996.

Where do you live? On 4th Ave in Rivers.

Hometown: Oak River Where did you attend school? Oak River K-9, Rivers Collegiate, ACC: Nurses Aide Training and Aboriginal Community Development.

Dream vacation spot: Italy Favourite Food: Anything breakfast related.

Favourite holiday: Christmas Favourite music genre: Country Music Favourite sports team: Toronto Maple Leafs Favourite animal: Horses Favourite actor/actress: Dianne Ladd/ Taylor Kiteich When you were 12, what did you want to be when you grew up? A veterinarian or a nurse.

Comment: When I moved to Rivers with my daughter, everyone was so welcoming. I love Rivers and I am proud to call it home.

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By Addy Oberlin Rivers Banner

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t is the middle of April and the days are f lying by.

During this time of interruptions in our life we need to think of little gifts we can make at home and give later to a family member or a friend. It will keep us busy and the time will go by faster when we and the schoolchildren have to stay home.

God prepared a gift for us about two thousand years ago. He send His son to take our punishment and died on the cross to redeem us. We just celebrated that Christ did not stay in the grave. Glory no. He is now sitting at the right hand of God the Father and is our intersessor. Each one of us can repent and accept this gift of salvation from God. It is free.

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:7,8.).

Do not delay. The gift is free because God loves us.

he long list of projects is steadily shortening. After completing what I call my COVID-19 quilt– entirely made from scraps and remnants– I don’t have an urge to spend more time at the sewing machine. I have shredded paper, bags of it, and I have deep cleaned corners, closets and even the garage. Admittedly, the car still needs to be detailed; that will be my final act of desperation!

So that was two huge projects, the fabric and the paper. After sorting boxes of photos, I moved into working on the holiday photos that have been waiting, for many years. Admittedly, it is delightful to reminisce. On holidays, I journal and others take pictures. Working on the 2017 holiday to Iceland and France with my daughter-in-law. She took many pictures.

When that is completed, the plan is to chronicle the time spent in Holland, celebrating my 70th with a bike and barge tour with a close friend. Oh, and then there is the 2018 time in Poland and the Isle of Iona. Better not take on any other major project if I want to get these books done before the distance separation gets lifted!

There have been a couple of five minute jobs I have gotten

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein Coping with crisis days

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he year is 1819 and a new book by American author Washington Irving has just been released. It is the story of a Dutch immigrant who, in a quest for peace and quiet, goes on a hike into the Catskill mountains in New York. En route, he meets another man, who asks for his help carrying a keg of ale up a steep path.

In return for his help, he is given a f lagon of ale; then another; then another and then another and so on, until he falls into a deep sleep. He wakes up 20 years later and his world is totally different. He has, he learns, slept right through the American revolution and all the changes it brought to America.

The Dutch immigrant, as we’ve all guessed by now, is Rip Van Winkle– and how many of us have wished that we could lay down tonight, go to sleep and not wake up until this COVID-19 crisis is over? Well, we can’t do that– unfortunately. We have to keep on living and we have to keep on coping with the challenges this crisis presents.

A good first step is to learn how to take life one day at a time. We need to be like the unknown friar from Nebraska who, at the end of his life, wrote: “If I could live my life over again, I would just have moments, one after the other, instead of living so many weeks, months and years in advance.” There is much wisdom in those words.

In his Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), Jesus encourages us to stop worrying about tomorrow.

“Tomorrow,” he says, “will bring worries of its own.

Today’s problems are enough for today.” As each day

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done. On the inside cupboard door, beneath the sink, there were a garbage holder and a paper towel rack. Almost four years in this home and I have never used either one, but have muttered about them frequently. They are gone. Really only five minutes to cure a four year complaint.

So what would I like to be doing? I have to admit it took a while to get used to doing less. I have become adept at doing nothing. What I would love to do is to start on yard and garden work. The temperature has not been conducive to that, sadly.

The plans for the raised garden in my backyard are bigger than the garden; good thing I have two!

Walking is great, dry paths and warmer weather would be helpful here as well. I would like to be popping in to check on friends and loved ones. Thankful for social media and the telephone. Strange we expect our family to call and check in.

When a friend does “just because”, it is a wonderment.

I would like to be attending worship services. Thankful for the services that are broadcast on our local channel and the wider scene. I get to pick and choose who I listen to! I would like to plan for summer outings. And here I am thankful for all the options still available to me; Facetime and video chats, and real letters.

What I am most thankful for is the way our community has responded to the appeal for us to stay home. This year, Easter supper involved me making part of the meal, my granddaughters preparing food and then, at the appointed time, they dropped off dessert and salad on the front porch while picking up the roast pork and scalloped potatoes. It worked.

The level of community caring and support is inspiring. I am thankful. begins, adopt a simple goal: Resolve to get through this day– deal with its issues, overcome its challenges and celebrate its good times. And yes, you are permitted to cry when you feel overwhelmed by today’s problems.

Second, look after yourself. Self-monitoring isn’t something we do just because there is a nasty virus going around. It’s something we should do all the time. We need to become students of our bodies, listen to what they are telling us and get medical help when necessary.

One of the lives we save might be our own.

Third, care for those you love. Stay in touch by whatever means you can. We can’t visit each other in person right now, but we can talk by phone, text, email or make use of social media to let people know how we are doing. Make sure that those you love know that you care about them, are thinking of them and praying for them.

Fourth, don’t let things slide. Do what you can within the limits that are imposed on you. You can still work in the yard, do spring cleaning, do some repairs in your house, complete a craft project, read a book or go for a walk (alone or with a family member) and enjoy all the changes that happen in nature at this time of the year.

Finally, cling to your faith– it will see you through.

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FCC Farmland value

The average value of Canadian farmland increased by 5.2 per cent in 2019, the smallest increase over the past decade, according to the latest FCC Farmland Values Report.

The 2019 increase follows gains of 8.4 and 6.6 per cent in 2017 and 2018, respectively, and becomes part of a fiveyear trend of softening growth in average farmland values.

In Manitoba, average farmland values increased by four per cent in 2019, following gains of 3.7 per cent in 2018 and five per cent in 2017.

“The days of sharp increases in farmland values continue to be replaced by more modest growth,” said J.P. Gervais, FCC’s chief agricultural economist. “Changes in commodity prices, uncertainty around global trade and some challenging weather conditions may be tapping the brakes on an otherwise healthy and robust Canadian agriculture industry.”

The highest provincial increases in 2019 were observed in two of the Atlantic provinces: Prince Edward Island with an average increase of 22.6 per cent and New Brunswick with an average increase of 17.2 per cent.

Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan reported average increases slightly above the national average at 6.7, 6.4 and 6.2 per cent, respectively, while British Columbia was closest to the national average at 5.4 per cent. Manitoba, Alberta and Nova Scotia had average increases below the national average at four, 3.3 and 1.2 per cent, respectively.

For the fourth consecutive year, there was an insufficient

number of publicly reported transactions in Newfoundland and Labrador to fully assess farmland values.

Increases in farmland values reported across the country are as wide and varied as the factors that may have influenced them. Average farmland values have increased every year since 1993; however, increases were more pronounced from 2011 to 2015 in many different regions.

Since then, Canada has seen more moderate single-digit increases in average farmland values.

The COVID-19 pandemic makes the current economic environment challenging for farm operations and business owners throughout the entire food value chain.

“Given the uncertainty, I expect farmers, ranchers and food processors to continue being careful with their investments,” said Gervais, encouraging producers to have and maintain a risk management plan that considers a broad range of possible economic changes, such as variable production, volatile commodity prices or disruptions to global trade.

This year’s Farmland Values Report reflects factors that influenced average land values and prices in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Any impact from the pandemic will be captured in future reports.

By sharing agriculture economic knowledge and forecasts, FCC provides solid insights and expertise to help those in the business of agriculture achieve their goals.

For more information and insights, visit www.fcc.ca/

Aged To Perfection

We are all currently living in a difficult time amidst the covid-19 chaos. Life as we know it has changed for the unforeseeable future. While some people are adjusting well to self-isolation, others are struggling with the loneliness associated with it. In most communities, it is the elderly population who are struggling with loneliness the most during this pandemic. Loneliness may be something that our older population lives with every day, but it is magnified during a pandemic where there is now even more limited contact with others. As a community we need to reach out to our neighbors, friends, family members who are elderly and living alone to ensure their safety, well-being and to ease the looming loneliness. Here are some ideas to help ease the loneliness for our elders.

Pick a day of the week, let’s say Tuesday, and put together a “Thinking of You” package to leave on their doorstep. Make this package cheerful with bright colors and items in it that would instill happiness to the recipient. Items that you could include may be hard candies, chocolate, pictures of friends, family or pets, homemade cookies or dessert, a puzzle, maybe something silly like a windup toy! Once the elder realizes that they are going to receive a special package every Tuesday, it really won’t matter what you put in it, just the fact that you are taking the time to do it and ease their loneliness will go a long way.

Another idea is to purchase a robotic cat or dog for your special elder. Many older people enjoy these ‘pets’ that don’t need fed, walked or cleaned AgEconomics.

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The Rivers spillway has opened up, a sign that warmer weather and summer activities are on the way.

up after. They fit nicely on a lap, will give a gentle bark or meow and are sure to bring a smile to your elder’s face!

Your thoughtfulness will be so welcomed if you take the time daily to just reach out on the telephone and check in with the elderly. Just phone and ask how their day is going, do they need any groceries or medications delivered that you could arrange? Your simple phone call will go a long way in breaking of the monotony of social isolation.

You could also consider sending something in the mail. It’s a sad reality that hand-written letters are becoming something of the past but for the older generation that used this method of communication for decades, they enjoy receiving a letter or card in the mail.

Just remember that it doesn’t matter what you do, but instead just that you do something, anything, to ease an elder’s loneliness. Be creative, be genuine, be concerned and be sure to share what you’re doing with others in the hopes that they will do the same for another elder that is in need of companionship.

Wash your hands, social isolate and stay safe my friends!

Gail Freeman-Campbell is a Certified Professional Aging Consultant, former Nurse and the founder of Daughter On Call. She is a sought -after public speaker and a visionary leader in elder care. Questions or concerns on the topic should be brought to your qualified health professional.

Water line system approved Continued from page 1.

Rapid City Beach Reservoir waterline extension tenders were reviewed. Office of the Drinking Water has approved the permit for the extension.

Blanshard Community Development Committee held a meeting on Mar. 12, the group is waiting for correspondence in regards to a grant application for an electronic sign.

Rapid City Emergency Services now has the new tanker truck and deck, they are working on transferring the tank over to the new truck.

Oak River Fire Department tanker has the new deck installed and they have purchased a new tank. They are in the process of purchasing the valves and baffles to complete the set up.

The CAO report was presented to Council.

Council agreed to accept the tender from Castle Oilfield Construction to install the waterline extension per the tender received dated Mar. 27.

Rapid City School Zones and Crosswalks Council has tabled the discussion The 2020-7 Rapid City Reduce Speed School Zone

By-Law - tabled.

Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation-council reviewed and discussed the Notice of Caveats for E 1⁄2 17-15-22 W and for NE & SE 34-13-20 W and has no concerns with either caveat.

Council accepted the proposal from Way To Go Consulting Inc. for facilitation of a strategic planning process for the cost of $4,735.

Memorandum of Understanding-council reviewed the MOU regarding service disruption due to COVID-19 between municipalities to share staffing, equipment and services to provide essential services if staff shortages occurring due to self isolation or sickness.

Minnedosa & District Recreation Commissioncouncil reinstated their support for the Minnedosa and Area Recreation District with a grant $1,000 for 2020.

Council agreed to pay the 2020 levy to the Minnedosa and District Veterinary Services District in the amount of $7,269.99 in two instalments with the first half due immediately and authorized the Reeve and C.A.O. to sign the Veterinary Services District Agreement with the Minnedosa and District Veterinary Services District.

Trans Canada West Planning District notice of public hearing was noted.

Rapid City and District Community Complex-RAF Engineering submitted an engineered plan for the Archrib Boot Repair. The CAO will contact RAF Engineering to clarify information on contractors to complete the repair.

Council approved subdivision file #4107-20- 8162, SE 27-13-19 W with the following conditions; 1.That a conditional use order be granted allowing for the non-farm dwelling to be located within the “AG” Zone.

2020 Flood Protection Funding Approval Letter The municipality has received $78,414.04 Council approved the purchase of a 1260SSG Hotsy and trailer as per the quote received April 6, 2020.

The RM of Oakview Tax Sale was held on Mar. 4.

Council placed reserve bids on the properties up for tax sale. No properties were sold at the Tax Sale so council purchased the two properties as per their reserved bids totalling $12,331.60.

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2019 Annual Police Report On behalf of the members of the Rivers Police Service, it gives me great pleasure to share our 2019 annual report with you. The members of the Rivers Police Service are dedicated to provide the very best police service possible to the citizens they serve. They are able to do this through the support provided by our governing bodies, the Mayor and Council, and our Police Board.

As a police service, we continue to explore opportunities that allow us to maintain and improve upon the level of service provided to the community.

We do this through continually assessing the services provided.

I will be completing my fifth, year as Chief of the Rivers Police Service. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank the citizens of Rivers for offering me the opportunity to be their Chief of Police. Over the past year several programs have been deployed, including Road Watch, Victim Services, Justice Committee, Use your Head Campaign and the Ident a Kid Program, Rivers Cadet Program.

I encourage all who peruse this report to participate in the future of your policing needs by offering constructive suggestions on how your police service can continue to provide the level of service the community should expect.

Respectfully submitted: B.G. Klassen Chief of Police

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Federal Traffic Infractions Provincial Traffic Infractions Accidents (Reportable)

Rivers Police Board David Creighton Bryan and Donna Smith Lloyd Fehr Lori Dyer Kat Brideman Rivers Police Service Chief of Bruce Klassen Constable Brit Roque Constable Jerra Green

Constable Dennis Rollins Constable Alec Anderson Police Padre Rev. Warren Smallwood (Rev. Smallwood is also the Victim Services Coordinator and Chair of the Riverdale Justice Committee)

Part Time Constable Cst Brett Morgan Cst Darwin Drader Volunteer Auxilary Cadets Dallas Scott Part Time Animal Control Officer Dallas Murray

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Through a Christian worldview, we’re going to look at six reasons to help us understand the reasons for suffering in this world. Why a Christian worldview? I believe it to be the only way because Jesus Christ Himself says so: John 14:6 - “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

We’re not Christian unless we believe this because otherwise Jesus Christ has misled us and, well, the gig is up. But Jesus Christ has not misled us because every word He has spoken is true and it is only through Christ that we can the mystery of suffering.

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If God knew this was going to happen, why did He even give Adam and Eve the choice to disobey by planting that tree in the first place? The answer is quite simple. God wanted to know if they would choose to obey and love Him voluntarily, so by placing the tree in the garden, they were given that ability. God does not want anyone to love Him involuntarily.

Many cultures continue the practice of arranged marriages that have been occurring for thousands of years.

The parents come to a marriage agreement even though the future bride and bridegroom, in many cases, haven’t met. Can you imagine being forced into a relationship that in many instances is cold and loveless? I’m grateful I was given a choice who to marry and I’m thankful God allows me that same choice with Him. I couldn’t imagine life without either one because I know the love I have for both isn’t coerced but freely given and and freely received. That

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One more thing, if anyone is interested in participating in an online Bible study please let me know. If you’re unfamiliar with the Bible and would like to know more I would be through the roof with excitement to help with that!! My only desire is to help you know what Christianity really is by presenting Jesus Christ to you through His Word. There are no catches, hidden agendas or any effort to coerce you into going to a specific church or organization. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain so won’t you please consider it!!

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

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2. Two positions for Grounds Maintenance positions will commence June 22nd or as soon as possible thereafter, and to continue until August 14th at a rate of $12.65 per hour.

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Full resume including three (3) references must be submitted by 12:00 noon, April 24th, 2020. (will be extended until filled) Please mark envelope “Green Team” Kat Bridgeman, C.M.M.A. Chief Administrative Officer Riverdale Municipality 670- 2nd Avenue, Box 520 Rivers, MB R0K 1X0 Fax: 204-328-5374 Email: cao.riverdale@mymts.net

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Council will hear any person who wishes to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided.

Copies of the proposed financial plan will be available for review commencing on the 28th day of April 2020 and may be examined by any person by making arrangements to pick-up a copy using social distancing requirements during regular office hours of the municipal office at Oak River or Rapid City; request a copy to be sent electronically. All interested parties are encouraged to contact the office regarding the public hearing.

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Qualifications: Required: • Grade 12 • Prior work-related cleaning and building maintenance experience • A working knowledge of and experience with commercial cleaning equipment • Prior successful experience planning work activities, providing workload direction or employee supervision • Ability to work as effectively with others as a member of a team • Physically fit and capable of performing physically demanding work • Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised • Ability to communicate effectively with people both orally and in writing • Able to work a split shift (early morning shift and late afternoon to evening shift) Preferred: • Current WHIMIS training and certification • A working knowledge of and experience with commercial cleaning equipment • Valid Class 5 Drivers License A willingness to complete and maintain WHMIS certification is a job requirement.

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