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

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

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

Because the snow had melted to participate. The collegiate to help those we serve. A lot paign in her school. That threestudents secured a canoe from Rolling River School Division so much, the canoe could not hosted a poor boy floor hockey of times kids don’t get enough week effort simply encouraged with an intent to f ill it with be portaged across the street to tournament in which to play, credit but this group of students students to leave product in northern tions for future of the and the public the moose population north Interlake regions Although canoe; 87Manitoba, pounds of food Church (home of Riverathletes had to pay with food for address certainly deserves some praise. Inthe non-perishables. thetheZion from themay younger dale Harvest). the Rather, rebounds. the teens theIn canoe. studentssafety also risks All students stayedand behind Indigenous to was collected was fullymoose organized population, hunters of illegal theSome 1990s, GHA 21 and campaign 21a as well group on Thursday, March carried bags, boxes and garbage canvassed Rivers, Oak River help check expiry dates, sort and by that class, the original idea in the Nopiming area a Manitoba government has there were approximately unethical hunting, the hunt on Crown land and22. came from a suggestion made portion of GHA 26 and announced the formation 4,000 moose in the Ducks province has prohibited do not need to apply for by harvest volunteer Liliane Turtle Mountain’s Dupuis.GHA of legislation for shared and Porcupines; in 2011, night hunting, as of Oct. a permit, though night committees. it was about half of that. 10. Night hunting will be hunting by rights holders 29 and 29a. The “I closures heard the ideamanagement at a meetin Brandon.

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Wildlife Amendment Act Manitoba to extend moose hunting moratorium and step up enforcement.

By Micah Waddell Rivers Banner On Oct. 9, the provincial government announced changes to hunting practices in Manitoba.

The changes come out of the Wildlife Amendment Act (safe hunting and shared management).

Resource development minister Blaine Pederson announced closure for the hunting of moose in the Duck Mountain and Porcupine Mountain areas (GHA 12, 13, 13a, 14, 14a, 18, 18b and 18c)due to the challenges facing the game population there. Closures have also been placed over

kind if we don’t sustain the population.” The closures affect all hunters, First Nation, Metis and non-rights hunters alike.

To bring forward solu-

management committee to discuss moose within the conservation closure areas in order to provide advice on how to reopen these areas to hunting when

vironmental hazards have been noticed to be lowering and slowing the rebound of the population, including poaching and predators.

To protect Manitobans

northern and southern Manitoba based on extensive Crown-Indigenous consultations that contributed to the development of this legislation.

be done safely.

“Those who hunt at night must follow all other requirements, including not to hunt dangerously,” said Pedersen.

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Controlling the fear

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fter a nearly eight month battle with COVID-19 in Manitoba, it’s time to re-evaluate where we have been, where we are now and how to proceed. At the outset, the province of Manitoba reacted fairly quickly. Nobody really knew where we were headed. There were some very scary predictions and accordingly, some strong measures were implemented. A lot of businesses suffered and some may not survive, in spite of help from both senior levels of government.

Most would agree that a major shutdown for one or two infection cycles was a good idea to slow the spread, to flatten the curve, as they say. This week, the World Health Organization has said it doesn’t recommend shutdowns except in emergency situations to flatten the curve and avoid overloading hospitals.

One of the worst hit places in North America was the state of New York, where deaths peaked at over 1,000 per day. However, since mid-July, deaths have ranged from zero to 15 per day.

It has become increasingly apparent that there are a number of factors at play in controlling C-19. The common sense stuff, such as hand washing, staying at home when you are sick, get a test if you have symptoms, socially distance whenever possible, stay in your bubble as much as you can– all those steps seem to help keep C-19 at bay. I think in New York,

the shutdown and all the common sense stuff helped out, but I also believe, and I hate to use the phrase, the disease may have “run its course” in that particular state.

With the benefit of eight months of experience and statistics, it would appear that it’s time to re-evaluate the processes. The common sense stuff is what many people used to teach and follow. If my dad or mom had a bad cold, they wouldn’t come and visit. My mother knew about all the hand washing and other sanitary stuff, as she was a Typhoid survivor. So, yes, as boring as it all sounds, the little practical steps make sense.

We should not, indeed must not, do another economic shutdown. Even large gatherings should be allowed to open up again. We must protect our elderly and vulnerable, but not at the expense of letting our elderly die from loneliness, but that is a whole other topic.

Some people have died of C-19 and likely more will die from it, but let’s examine the context. In 2016-17, 10,764 people died in Manitoba. Every death is sad, but we must understand that not all deaths are tragic. When a community loses a young person, it is tragic.

When someone my age, or older, dies, it is sad.

There is a difference!

Of the 10,764 people who died in 2016-17, 2,874 died of circulatory issues, 2,820 of can-

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Ken Waddell cer, 904 from mental/behaviour issues, 893 of respiratory causes, 753 from injuries, 624 from ill-defined signs and symptoms, 571 from other, 463 from endocrine and metabolism issues, 431 from digestive issues and 431 from nervous issues.

If we take the C-19 death rate and extrapolate the current death rate over 12 months, it comes to 43 (as of Oct. 12, 2020). Again, every death is sad, but we are making a huge deal out of a disease that has a very low infection rate (only three per cent of symptomatic people test positive) and the recovery rate of those who do test positive is very high. So far, C-19 has claimed only 10 per cent of the deaths that the ninth and 10th leading cause of deaths in 2016-17 in Manitoba claimed.

Dr. Roussin has said, over and over again, that we should not fear C-19, but we have to learn how to live with it. He has been right on

just about every point throughout this ordeal and he’s right on this one. The schools have been open in Manitoba, with precautions, for two infection cycles now and there aren’t many cases. Most retail places are open, with precautions. Care and caution is the key, fear is not.

Another shutdown could well result in more deaths from desperation and all its manifestations than C-19 will cause.

My mom was right, wash your hands, stay at home when you are sick, stay away from people who are sick whenever possible, cover your sneezes and coughs. Dr. Roussin would have been proud of mom.

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.

Science and the Bible part two - cause and effect

Last week I shared some information indicating that the Bible does have scientific merit to dispel the false notion that it is a collection of myths and fables. This week I want to go a little deeper and discuss what some have said to be the law of all laws and the most certain and universal of all scientific principles, the Law of Cause and Effect.

• Definition: “ Every effect has a cause, and every cause has an effect.”

Let me explain: You haven’t been feeling well, so you go to your doctor and, upon investigation, he reveals you have lung cancer, which was most likely caused by smoking. But if we were to go a little further and find out what caused you to start smoking in the first place, perhaps it calmed your nerves.

Then we may want to uncover the cause of your nervousness and on it goes, a seemingly endless list of causes and effects, but eventually, we have to come to the original or first cause.

William Shakespeare (15641616), one of the greatest English writers of all, stated the following, “Every why hath

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a wherefore,” and Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616), the Spanish writer, who wrote the epic novel, Don Quixote, is quoted as saying: “Take away the cause, and the effect ceases.”

These are pretty profound statements from 16th-century writers, both meaning the same; everything has a reason or a cause. Science depends on this premise, which presents a considerable dilemma facing the atheistic or evolutionary scientists when asked, “What caused the universe?” An assortment of explanations will come forth, but invariably the answer is they don’t know.

Still, they will have us believe the impossibility of everything coming into existence by chance, which has no validity because science is based on observable, repeatable, and empirical evidence. Others will say that given enough time, for example, 4.5 billion years, anything is possible.

Here are some definitions of chance: • “A possibility of something happening.”

• “The absence of any cause of events that can be predicted,

understood, or controlled.”

• “The occurrence and development of events in the absence of any design.”

If you were to ask Mr. Shakespeare or Mr. de Cervantes who made the universe, their answer would undoubtedly be “God.” But, you say, they wouldn’t have a clue due to the lack of scientific knowledge, and those two were no scientists. To that, I would agree, but the question remains, “What caused it all?”

Suppose the beginning of all things has no plausible scientific explanation that would place it in the boundaries of natural law. May I then offer my belief that the creation of all things was a supernatural event brought about by a supernatural force? As a Christian, I am of course referring to the all-powerful God of the Bible who transcends time and natural laws. We know that matter is not eternal, and it had a beginning, but God is eternal; therefore, His act of creation was the first and original cause of all things.

• Isaiah 40:28 - “Do you not know? Have you not heard?

The Lord is the everlasting

God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom.”

The Bible provides us with an eyewitness account, God Himself!

• Genesis 1:1 - “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

I know many Christians have questions regarding creation because the theory of evolution has so indoctrinated us over the years. Still, we don’t have to believe it; it is just a theory and nothing else. And suppose you doubt the supernatural act of creation. In that case, you will find yourself questioning the

name, He also had a hand in creation along with the Father and the Spirit.

• John 1:1-3 - “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without Him, nothing was made that has been made.”

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entire Bible because it is filled with supernatural and miraculous events that could never be explained within natural law.

For example: • The virgin birth of Jesus Christ - Matthew 1:18-25 • Jesus was God who became a man - John 1:1-14 • The resurrection of Jesus John Chapter 20 For the Christian, these beliefs are unequivocal and with these, I find comfort and assurance.

One final note. Because we know that Jesus Christ is God the Son and He became one of us to bring salvation to those who would call upon His

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Home Bodies

By Rita Friesen Mentors

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entor: n. a wise and trusted advisor. The World Book Dictionary.

The word has become common, the actions ordinary. People helping people become who and what they are designed to be. It may be used in a job related discussion, in a faith-growing environment, or by one working with folks seeking direction.

The word, for me, brings forth a host of individuals, an army of supporters. Some were aware that the discussion and time together was significant to my development, others have never known the impact that their life has made upon mine.

People watching is one of my favourite pastimes.

In public spaces, yes, most often in small group gatherings. Noting how one reacts to conf lict, to new ideas, to new norms, indicates a great deal about the person, their true values and creeds. Most of us know that what we say and how we behave do not always add up. Sadly.

Many of my life lessons I learned the hard way– experience! Thankfully, there have been insightful people who saw my potential, accepted me at the place I was and walked with me. Many of these folks from whom I gleaned wisdom have been seniors.

Often, the youth have moved me with their insight and wisdom as well. One example that comes to mind are words from a young woman, spoken more than

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he first European explorers came to Manitoba in the early 1600s. But it would be over 200 years before the first European settlers arrived in this province. They set up farms, built homes for themselves and their families and, as more settlers arrived, they worked together to build villages and towns with schools, churches and community halls.

Their pioneer spirit spread to their children who bought land of their own and built farms, homes and towns in the communities they helped establish. Many of their children (the grandkids of the first settlers) did the same.

My father was one of those people and as a result, during my early years, I got to experience a little bit of pioneer life first hand.

In late 1946, my father bought three quarter sections of bare land from a retiring farmer. He began by selecting a site for a farmyard and building a summer house. His first vehicle was a 1947 Mercury 2-ton truck. His first tractor was a Massey Harris 55, which served him well for many years. Over the next few years, he built a barn for a small herd of dairy cattle, corrals for beef cattle, pastures and pens for hogs, granaries for storing grain and a covered and enclosed pole shed for storing machinery and a family car.

In 1950, he married my mom. They moved into a three room house that had all the modern conveniences (the ‘50s versions, that is). It had central heating (a coal stove that was also used for cooking and heating water); running water (whenever the water pail was kicked over) and a root cellar for vegetables and preserves. Two rooms were added to the house in 1954 and a modern home was built in 1960.

When my father died, the farm was passed to my youngest brother, who, together with his son, has made significant upgrades to the farm and its buildings. Whenever I visit

45 years ago. We were part of a young adult study group, I was the oldest and a single mother of two young children. Seen as strong and independent.

As we ref lected on what we wished for one another, my young friend expressed the desire that I would continue to have the strength to stay strong. Exactly what I needed at the time. Words that I cherish.

Mr. Pete was a one of my mentors, and again, he would not have been aware of how his quiet, steadfast, humour and integrity-filled life allowed me to trust his words and recognise him as wise. Life example here: this gentleman asked me to be teach vacation Bible school at a time when the local church did not know what to do with a divorcee. Years later, as my sister and I spent time with him, he was able to hug us and simply say he loved us. My eyes still smart at the memory. A wise and trusted mentor.

So many people have inf luenced who I am. Members of the LGBTQ community who accept and care for me. No boundaries, no awkwardness, simply acceptance and appreciation for one another. Members of my faith families– three very differing faith families–Mennonite, Pentecostal and United– all who have walked with me at one particular stage of my journey. Seniors, ah, I have learned so much from them. Resiliency, tenacity, ingenuity, determination and their wisdom, hard gained and freely shared.

I watch the elderly strive for independence for as long as possible, and then, with regret and dignity, accept the next stage. I was asked by a delightful 90-plus senior if I had a new companion. “Indeed I do”. “Is he a boy toy?” Imagine my amazement at the unexpected question. When I mentioned that my companion is 90, a pithy– “Well, he’s no boy toy!” made me realise I want to be just like Iris when I’m old! A true mentor. the farm, I see the evidence of my brother’s commitment to carrying on the vision that my father had when he built his first summer shack on that property.

I have great admiration for our pioneers. They were made of tougher stuff than most people I know (including me). They believed in working hard and looking after their families. They grew their own food. Every farm had a huge vegetable garden. Meat (beef, pork and poultry), milk and eggs were produced on site. If one family had too much of one commodity, it was shared with a neighbour. Haying and harvesting were community events. We worked together, we laughed and cried together, we celebrated achievements together and we rode out hard times together.

Our communities are what they are today because of three generations of pioneers who built them for us.

Our pioneers weren’t perfect people— nobody is. They did some things which, in hindsight, should never have been done. They often allowed quarrels over politics and religion to build barriers between neighbours instead of bridges. We are still dealing with the after effects of an unhealthy relationship between the first settlers and the original inhabitants of this land— the people of Canada’s first nations.

But let’s not be too critical of our pioneers. They did the best they could with what they had. Their mistakes can be forgiven. We, their descendants, can learn from those mistakes and so ensure that we do not repeat them.

That can and should be our gift to those whose vision and determination helped to build this country that we call our home.

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here are teenagers and young adults who are struggling during this time of the pandemic.

The outlook of a triumphant graduation after 12 years of schooling might be in jeopardy. Some can not even attend classes and if you get a sniffle, you have to stay home. Others are still waiting for their online study program or teacher. No school sports or a full music program are available.

University is not any better. Most schooling is done at home and no social gatherings can be held. It all has a terrible effect emotionally. Anxiety and depression might set in, or others might seek answers or peace of mind in drugs or alcohol.

I believe that the only way to find peace and contentment is when we turn our lives over to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, our Creator. In Ephesians 6, it tells us to put on the armour of God to fight of the evil of today, like depression, anxiety, drugs and alcohol. After we make our life right with God, we can be assured that He will take care of us in any circumstance.

On this Day Oct. 16

1841 - Queens University in Kingston, Ontario is chartered.

1923 - Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio is founded.

1942 - Cyclone in Bay of Bengal kills some 40,000 south of Calcutta, India.

1962 - Cuban Missile Crisis begins as JFK is shown photos confirming the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba.

1970 - Pierre Trudeau invokes the War Measures Act as a response to the October Crisis triggered

by Front de libération du Québec (FLQ ). This was the only peacetime use of the War Measures Act in Canadian history.

1972 - Rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival break up.

1984 - Desmond Tutu, South African Anglican Archbishop, wins Nobel Peace Prize.

1996 - Eighty-four people are killed and more than 180 injured as 47,000 football fans attempt to squeeze into the 36,000-seat Estadio Mateo Flores in Guatemala City.

2016 - Ed Whitlock, at 85, becomes oldest person to complete a marathon under 4 hours, at Toronto Waterfront Marathon in 3 hours 56 minutes.

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Rivers Curling Club and Scotties Committee give back to community

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Rivers Curling Club president Dave Falkevitch and Scotties 2020 chairman Les Wedderburn spent the afternoon last Friday making contributions to some of the local groups that helped make Rivers Scotties the huge success that it was. Rivers Scotties was a huge community effort which turned a tidy profit, so Rivers Curling Club wanted to make sure some of that profit went back into ongoing community projects.

The first stop of the day was at Riverdale Community Centre, where a cheque was presented to Recreation Director Laura Gill to pay for half the cost of a sanitizing sprayer for use at the complex.

This new piece of equipment will unfortunately be very necessary to maintain high levels of sanitation within the complex under new COVID

regulations.

Rivers Collegiate Institute was the second stop of the day, where Athletic Director/ teacher Mr. Luhowy, along with students (and Rage players) Connor Dawson and Nolan Perreault, received funding to complete another locker/change room at the complex. The woodworking class of previous years have already constructed two finely built rooms fitted with individual locker stalls. This donation will be enough for them to build the third room.

The next stop on the tour was to the ball diamonds at Rivers Ag Grounds. Here, Alastair McFadden and Tyler Gill, members of Rivers Baseball Association, received ownership of a large event tent. This will be used as added covered space for tournaments and future provincial events. It was great to see the beginnings of their canteen/washroom

facility being built between Viterra Field, Tempo Field and Nutrien Field. The combined shelter and cooking facility will be a huge asset for the many teams using the grounds.

The last stop was to Riverdale Golf and Country Club. Club president Dustin Veitch accepted a donation to cover the cost of replacing two windows at the Clubhouse.

The building has seen some renovations to the kitchen and interior over the past few years, but could do with a little exterior TLC. The entire community and surrounding neighbours worked hard and banded together to make Rivers 2020 Scotties an outstanding success story that may not soon be duplicated. Rivers Curling Club and Scotties Committee wish to ensure through future projects, that there is a lasting legacy to that momentous community collaboration.

L-R Tyler Gill (Rivers Baseball Association), Alastair McFadden (Rivers Baseball Association), Dave Falkevitch, Les Wedderburn.

COVID-19 is not stopping Halloween

To say that 2020 has been a difficult year for the global community would be an understatement but as we head into fall, your local Chamber of Commerce remains enthusiastic and optimistic!

The upcoming holiday and winter season may look different than what we are used to, but different doesn't have to be a bad thing!

We are adapting and adjusting our products and services to help keep you, your families and our employees and customers safe.

As most are aware, we recently lost our long time Secretary/Treasurer, Jean Young who was the backbone of not only our organization but our entire community. She will be dearly missed and we will do our best to honour her memory by continuing to support the businesses, families and organizations in Riverdale Municipality which she loved so dearly.

On behalf of myself, Ken Tait (Vice President) and Dave Falkevietch (outgoing president), I would like to welcome new executive members, Laura Gill (Treasurer) and Shiela Runions (Secretary) to our executive. We have an incredibly talented team dedicated to promoting and supporting the business community of Riverdale Municipality.

To begin, we would like to invite you and your entire family to celebrate Halloween with a COVID-safe event on Saturday Oct. 31. We will have a walking costume

parade starting at 3 p.m. (candy bags for all costumed participants provided by Westoba Credit Union), followed by Trick or Treating in local businesses from 4-6 p.m.

Families must pre-register for the parade and everyone must maintain physical distancing between bubbles at all times. We will be walking past Rivers Personal Care Home and streaming the entire event live on Facebook for you to enjoy in the comfort of your home.

Riverdale Harvest Food Bank will have volunteers collecting non perishable donations along the route and at the Zion Church during the parade. Please support them, as you can imagine this year has been hard on many, help where you can.

Please follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) for updates on Halloween events and participating member businesses. If you have questions or would like to register your family for the parade you can email info@riverschamber. ca or call/text 204-904-9500.

Let's make this year the best, if not different, year yet!

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L-R Les Wedderburn, Dave Falkevitch, Dustin Veitch (Golf Club president).

Michelle Budiwski, President Rivers & District Chamber of Commerce

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Al Lepp Redline MX Academy T h i s we e k we w i l l introduce you to a few more of the riders from the 2020 season. Many of them are now entering the Hockey season, or possibly another winter sport. It’s important to

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get involved in other activities while you can, as there is a lot more to life than dirt biking.

A well balanced person will make an excellent M X rider, as there is much more to the sport of Motocross than twisting the throttle. Balance was one of the topics we

talked about during the year, whether it was about balancing a bike, or life itself. Safety is #1, and giving it your best effort to finish what you start is a good #2. Enjoy life!

Ecclesiastes 9:10 says “W hatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might...”

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The safest place to be during a tornado is a low spot hat makes sense even now. with your community emergency response plan and the information for the community that is included in that in an interior room away from windows, such as an ind what 6is R the end of our day, ivers Banner October 16, 2020 plan?

It may be time to get familiar with that document ner room in the basement or underneath the stairs to the and beginning to rest, when so you know what to do to keep your family safe. basement.

Rooms that have extra support in the walls can get to work on us; when Behind only United States, Canada sees the most torsuch as bathrooms are also ideal as bathroom pipes are of God’s presence, when RM of Oakview Public Notice nado activity annually each year – focused on southern provide extra support to the walls. Mobile homes and ore easily. Scriptures assure With the peak camper trailers are very unsafe places to take shelter as Change of hours for waste sites ’s just that it’s harder for us Ontario and the three Prairie provinces.

Name: SherryApril Wiebe.they are not anchored to the ground. activity for tornadoes occurring any time between ork day is coming to an end Sept. 24. and September, we’re right at the Birthday: heart of a potential Get informed and stay safe. For more information Ward 3 (Blanshard) God’s presence.

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RM of Oakview-Sept.23, 2020-draft report Editor’s note: Some councils are posting their minutes in a draft form which is appreciated as the news of the important work of council gets to the ratepayers sooner than it has in the past. A draft report means the minutes have been recorded but will not be adopted or approved until the next council meeting.

Committee Reports Rapid City Regional Library insurance work has been completed and the Rapid City Nursery School is preparing for their first day back.

Protective Services Minnedosa RCMP July & August stats were reviewed.

Blanshard CDC-members met with the representatives from the Valleyview Consumers Co-op Ltd.in regards to the viability of the Oak River store. The CAO will draft a letter of support for Valleyview Consumers Co-op Ltd’s. request to have a liquor vendor in the Oak River store.

Rapid City & Oak River Fire Departments The departments attended training for the PSCS radios. The fleet net radios will be deactivated in the near future.

Rapid City LUD-Councillor K. J. Hyndman reported on the meeting that took place Sept. 21. The group also discussed the importance of defining the roles of the LUD’s and ensuring that the LUDs are building sustainable plans for the future.

The CAO report was reviewed with Council.

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Several properties to be cleaned up RM of Oakview-August 24, 2020

Midwest Planning-Concerns were raised that final inspections need to be completed; they should not be pushed back due to the pandemic.

Rapid City Regional Library-Insurance remediation work is being completed in the basement.

Rapid City Reservoir Committee-Councillor van Veen reported that emails were sent out about remediation work. The CAO will contact the committee to discuss the matter.

Land Development Committee-The group discussed property located at 415-2nd avenue in Rapid City. The CAO will receive quotes for the demolition of the building.

Blanshard CDC-The committee is continuing to work on installing an LED sign and a meeting is being set up with Valleyview Coop representatives to see if the Oak River branch could be included in the big weekly sale flyer.

Rapid City Emergency Services-Rapid City Emergency Services passed a COVID-19 Response policy for the department to follow.

CAO Report was presented to Council.

A public hearing was held on Aug. 24, 2020 to hear representation for or against the Conditional Use Application #06-0-20-CU. Council approved the application for an advertising sign.

A public hearing was also held to hear representation for or against the proposed Variation Order Application No. 04-0-20-VO, being made by Rapid City Co-Op to request relief from the required side

yard and front yard setbacks in the GD Zone. Council approved.

Disaster Site & Repair Update-Manager of Public Works, Brad Kingdon, updated council on the current state of repairs. Council reviewed quotes for the repair of the “airplane bay” bridge repair.

Council agreed to contract Minty’s Moving Ltd. to complete the necessary bridge repairs for the cost of $78,120 taxes included.

Community Drainage Plan Proposal, Rapid CityMembers of Council and staff met with GD Newton on Aug. 13 to discuss details on drainage issues within Rapid City and surrounding area.

Property Standards Update, Final Inspection Reports-Eleven properties that received final notice are still in contravention of the property standards by-law and will be assessed by contractors and quoted for clean-up.

Rapid City Landfill Transfer Station-Burns Maendel submitted the preliminary plan for the Rapid City Transfer station for Council’s review.

The CAO will draft a letter to be sent to Burns Maendel.

Municipal Gravel SupplyDue to the weather events this summer the municipality will need additional supply of gravel. Council discussed and reviewed an agreement to purchase, and quote for crushing gravel.

Council approved the purchase of 1876 yards of gravel from Russell RediMix Concrete for the cost of $21,564.48, including taxes, with Christie Organic for the

purchase of 10,000 yards of gravel and from Elite Crushing for a minimum of 10,000 yards of gravel at the cost of $4.30 per yard at Christie Organic and Gravel Pit. J. Evans, Request for Public Meeting-Council discussed the request for a public hearing. Many of the issues are not under Municipal Authority and timeline. Due to the mentioned reasoning, and COVID 19 pandemic it was determined that a public meeting is not feasible at this time. Council will revisit the request later in the fall.

Request for donationRapid City Museum-Council agreed to donate $171.36 in payment of the 2020 taxes.

Meyers Norris Penny LLP, Audited Financial Report, Audit Finding Report and Audit Service Plan for 2020-council reviewed the information completed by MNP. Municipal Waste Management Curb Side Pickup, Rapid City-The first curb side pickup is complete. A couple properties were missed, but overall the collection went smoothly.

Additional bins may be offered to properties at the cost of $207 annually.

L. Lepp, Request for temporary use of Machinery Road 74-Council reviewed the request and have no issues with the temporary use.

The report of the Finance Committee and council approved payroll of $345,900.68, and accounts payable amounting to $104,321.81.

RM of Oakview-Sept.23, 2020-draft report Continued from page 7 Delegations B. Kingdon, Manager of Public Works, updated Council on many topics relating to public works.

The Manager’s report was discussed with council and included some of the following items: road maintenance, culvert cleaning, beaver removal, beaver screens and utility breaks.

Disaster Site & Repair Update-Site information, repairs and site remediation were discussed with Council.

Community Drainage Pla n P roposa l, R apid City- GD Newton communicated that the plan would be complete at the beginning of October.

P roper t y St a nd a r d s Update - Final inspection reports were rev iewed

by Council. Council discussed that they have contracted Commissionaires and will enforce clean-up as ordered by Commissionaires.

By-laws L o c a l I mpr ovement by-law, Rapid City water main extension, North side – Council discussed the sur vey results and funding of the water main

extension. The engineer will review the plan to include just those who responded to the survey.

The CAO will pass on the information to property owners once conf irmed by the Engineer.

TC Energy Drainage Application – Council reviewed and discussed the proposed work and application and approved it.

Office to purchase V. & A. Davidson Council reviewed the application and due to the property being purchased for storage rather than residential development Council was not interested in selling the property at this time. Council has directed the CAO to obtain further information with Mr. & Mrs. Davidson, to be presented at the next meeting.

HyLife Invitation Council will extend an invitation to HyLife to attend a meeting in October.

Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah, Utility Service Meeting RequestMembers of council will plan to attend the RM of Minto-Odanah council meeting as discussed by the Chief Administrative

Officers.

Rapid City and District Wildlife Association, Letter to Council, Petition – Council reviewed the letter of concern and petition. The municipality has similar concerns regarding the repair of M a n it oba I n f r a st r uc ture and will ensure that Manitoba Infrastructure understands our common concerns.

New Look Landscaping Estimate for Ditch Work in Rapid City-Council reviewed the estimate and recommendation from the Rapid City LUD and approved it.

M idwest Recreat ion District - 2020 Basket Fund i ng-Pay ment of $9,090.43 was approved.

Manitoba Water Service Board, Completion of Waterline Extension – Council reviewed the final paperwork. The CAO will request finalized financial statements for the project.

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