October 11, 2019

Friday, October 11, 2019 • Vol.112 No. 10 • Rivers, Manitoba

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Rivers rugby girls put another title under their collective belt.

By Sarah McLeod Rivers MB Tuesday, Oct. 1, added another “feather to the cap” as Rivers Collegiate’s Athletic Director Ta r y n L a how y commented. After a dominating season, the Rivers Rams varsity girls rugby team came away with the Westman High School Rugby League banner for the second year in their three year existence!

(They were a close second in their first season).

When calculating their stats, the ladies had a commanding 370-10 points count. Each try scored is worth 5 points and every conversion kick worth 2 points. Therefore, they were only scored on twice in 11 games! Very impressive indeed.

Readers may remember that these games go fast in the fall. Only 7 minutes a half. Blink and

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it’s over!

Knelsen, Erich Schmidt, Thom Heijmans, Heather Many acknowledgeGray, Liliane Dupuis. Front ments of our team have row L/R: Minami Kijima, Haile parent Chassidy Payette, been heard. One Hubbard, Morgan Ramsay, Bryce commented “man, can Quinn Hrabok.

Summers, those Rivers girls hit!”.

Our co-captain Avery Wakelam is one of those hard hitters. She has continued her rugby play over the summer with the provincial team and with the senior ladies team out of Brandon. While in Regina for provincials, Photo by Sheila Runions she was being watched

by Team Canada. Her future is bright! Our four graduates: Femke

By Sheila Runions Heijmans, Miriam Lade, Banner Staff Danielle Frederick and 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.

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

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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-

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fter close to two years, Manitoba farmers received the good news that new long-term leases for Agricultural Crown Lands (ACL) would be available for next year. The good spirits were dampened once the details of the revised program were understood.

There are about 1.45 million acres of forage land that the provincial government rents or leases for grazing or hay production and another 11,000 acres leased for cropping.

In 2017, the Province began the process of modernizing the forage lease program. There were two rounds of consultations, during which the Province accepted feedback from the public, as well as holding meetings with key stakeholders.

The government could be forgiven for thinking that people didn’t really care– the first round of surveys yielded 37 responses and the second, 25. A dismal response when you consider that there are about 1,750 forage leaseholders and close to 6,000 cattle producers in the province.

The consultation process wasn’t done in secret; starting in December 2017, it was covered in the general media, industry publications and producer meetings. The initial changes were announced in late 2018 and another round of consultations began in order to work out the details.

In modernizing the rules, the Province did walk a line between opposing sides. When it came to term length, for example, existing leaseholders wanted a longer term, to make any improvements financially viable. Prospective leaseholders wanted shorter terms, to see these public lands

Kate Jackman-Atkinson made available more frequently than under a 50 year term length. Those whose farms are mostly comprised of Crown Land are angry that the new 15 year terms have taken away their continuity of access and cost.

The finalized regulations have been met with opposition from existing leaseholders beyond the term length. Farmers nearing retirement are angry that unit transfers, the ability to transfer ACL leases with the sale of a farm, are no longer allowed and that family transfers can only be for the balance of the lease term.

Everyone is unhappy with the new pricing structure.

Under the new program, in addition to paying a one-time fee at public auction for the opportunity to rent the land, rental rates are rising between 300 and 500 per cent. The added rub is that in 2020, leaseholders will be responsible for two years’ rent. In early 2020, they’ll pay that year’s rent, which will be the average of the old rate and the new rate, then, in November or December, they’ll receive a bill for

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es, today, Oct. 11, is the day! A memorable day, because it was 50 years ago today that my wife, Christine, and I got married. The wedding took place at the Virden Presbyterian Church and the reception at the Scarth Community Centre. It seems like a long time ago and I guess it was.

Our wedding was a pretty low key event.

There was no fundraising social, not a huge guest list and the honeymoon consisted of a drive through the Assiniboine Valley, enjoying what was left of the fall colours and checking out an old stone church. We were both attending university and had to get back to Winnipeg to be in class on Tuesday morning. In contrast to many weddings today, some would call it pretty dull.

It was definitely less expensive than many of today’s weddings. But the marriage has lasted, through good times and tough times.

Christine says when today’s marriages fall apart, it is largely due to unrealistic expectations. I think she had low expectations about me and I was able to fulfil them– barely! But she is correct, people have unrealistic expectations. Maybe we didn’t set our goals high enough. We have never had a new home, except a new mobile home we moved on to our farm east of Arden. We have almost always taken on older homes and fixed them up. At last count, it has been 11 different places we have lived, three rented and eight owned.

Seven of the owned places have been older places and our current home was built in the early 1900s. It’s still not finished and maybe never will be.

Today’s young couples, starting out in

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their 2021 rental, which will be at the new rate and due within 30 days.

These changes put ACL rental rates close to private rates, but not only is ACL almost always marginal land, leaseholders don’t have the same rights as they do with private land. Crown Land lease holders can only use their land in certain ways; for example, a hay lease can’t be used for grazing, and there are restrictions on what can be grown. Not only that, leaseholders can’t limit access.

While non-lease holders are prohibited from taking motorized vehicles on Crown Land, the tire tracks across leased fields tell a different story. While the province is asking for more money, they haven’t allocated any additional funding to enforcement, which was a major issue raised in the first round of consultation.

Coming off a tough year, in which ranchers are struggling to feed their herds and many producers are looking for help from the Province, the government has turned around and added more costs, without adding any significant benefits.

There is some hope, as Manitoba Beef Producers have said that there are still some ongoing consultations.

In 2018, I wrote, “It’s a shame that so few people took the opportunity to make their thoughts and needs heard, to develop a system that will work for those who use it.

Instead, we’ll hear complaints in coffee shops and around kitchen tables.” I was wrong, we’re hearing it in packed halls, not without reason.

RIGHT IN THE CENTRE

Ken Waddell life, have been fed a line of nonsense about married life. From observing our parents’ marriages, we both knew that married couples don’t always agree. We willingly carried on that tradition. We argue and discuss and sometimes get angry. I may be accused of being cynical here, but if you love someone and care enough, you will fight at times.

Today’s generation, and the past couple of generations, have also swallowed the idea that you have to have a big honeymoon, a new home, a new car, the best of entertainment units and the newest cell phone. All that is well and good and it usually comes with a big personal debt load.

I won’t say that the younger generation doesn’t know how to work, because many of them work very hard. Some have no idea what hard work is, but many do. We worked hard, and still do, but compared to our parents, we had it a bit easier for sure.

Again, it’s about expectations. I would say one word of criticism about today’s workplace and that is many people today tend to shave the clock a fair bit. Very few people, who aren’t self employed, put in 40 hour weeks. Some do, but a full day is now expected to be 9 to noon and 1 to 5 and that only comes to 35 hours per week.

There are 24 hours in a day. If you only work 7, it begs the question, what are you doing with the other 17 on week days and the 48 on the weekend? Truth be known, a lot of our hours today are badly invested in TV, computers and cell phones. Few businesses, and no marriages, are made better by the countless hours we spend glued to electronics.

Our 50 years of marriage has produced two sons that resulted in four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. It also resulted in us deepening our faith in God, our appreciation of Christ our Saviour, us having hundreds of friends and acquaintances and last, and maybe least, our business and political life. We have invested over 50 years, and countless dollars, into family, farming, auctioneering, running for political office and building a tiny publishing empire. We still invest in those things every day, well past “retirement” age.

Thank you all, with special thanks to Christine, for making the last five decades what it has been. It’s been mostly good and the rest we learned from. How much more time we have on earth, only God knows. The past and the future can only be summed up as, “To God be the glory.”

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Oct. 11: Rivers Legion Chase the Ace, 5 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Oct. 13: Rivers Legion Bingo, doors open 12:15 p.m.

Oct. 14: Branch #75 Legion General Meeting, 7 p.m.

Oct. 16: Rivers Curling Club fall AGM Behlen Lounge, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 17: Rivers 50+ Club meeting, 2 p.m.

Oct. 18: Rivers Legion Chase the Ace, 5 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Oct. 19: Rivers United Church Fall Supper, Legion Hall, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 20: Rivers Legion Bingo, doors open 12:15 p.m.

Oct. 21: Rivers Legion Branch meeting, Legion clubroom, 7 p.m.

Oct. 22: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8:15 a.m.

Oct. 23: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts lounge, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.

Rivers Chamber of Commerce meeting Lee’s, Noon Oct. 24-25-26: Rivers United Church Thrift Sale Oct. 24: Rivers Chamber of Commerce meeting, Lee’s Restaurant, Noon Oct. 25: Rivers Legion Chase the Ace, 5 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Oct. 27: Rivers Legion Bingo, doors open 12:15 p.m.

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Home Bodies

By Rita Friesen Thanksgiving

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Name: Brayden Johnston Birthday: December 16, 1988 Occupation: Employee at Rivers Home Hardware Building Center First job: Cutting grass at B.A. Robinson in Brandon where I worked my way up to Purchaser over the course of 15 years, before starting a new career at Home Hardware Building Center.

Hobbies: Currently working on my house renovation.

In Rivers/Rapid City/Oak River since: 1988 born and raised!

Where do you live? Across from the toboggan hill Hometown: Rivers Where did you attend school? Rivers Elementary and Rivers Collegiate Dream Vacation Spot: Anywhere we can travel as a family Favourite Food: Nachos and cheese Favourite holiday: None in particular, however I am very particular with my Christmas lights.

Favourite Sports Team: Winnipeg Jets Favourite Animal: “TURTLE” Favourite TV show: Cops or Live Rescue/Live PD Favourite Actor/Actress: Adam Sandler (Billy Madison) When you were 12, What did you want to be when you grew up? At the age of three, I knew I wanted to be a firefighter. My dad was and that time we had the red phone on the wall… every fire call came in through our house and mom would answer and sound the siren as dad ran out the door. My sister and I would be handing him his coat as he rushed, out as mom was sounding the alarm in town.

Comment: I am glad to serve this amazing community as a Captain with the Fire Department.

Where am I?

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noun and a verb, an occasion and an act. This year it is challenging for some of our farmers to embrace the act of thanksgiving. The summer was too dry; pastures suffered, hay crops disappointed and crops were watched anxiously.

With September came the awaited rains. They came, and they came. After five or seven inches of rain, we could see the pastures greening and the potential for a second cut on hayfields became a possibility. A few more inches of rain and the creeks were f lowing and the lowlands puddling. Even more rain and there was water shining down the crop rows.

And then the snow– heavy and wet, enough to break the back of standing crops. It is a challenge to remain cheerful, optimistic, and positive when the crop is not all safely gathered in.

I watched my father struggle with the cycles of nature– remember the October blizzard that crippled the province?– and then, as a farm wife and partner, I felt the anguish of the wet years and the dry years.

I am thankful for every farm family working to feed us all.

May courage and strength be theirs.

It is easy for me to be thankful. Each day is a gift, an open expanse of possibilities. My faith and my family

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein Gratitude Month: Part 2

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few months ago, I began a project that has profoundly changed my view of the world around me.

I started keeping a Gratitude Journal. Once each day, I write down three things for which I am grateful.

When I began this project, I decided that I didn’t want it to be a frivolous exercise; so my journal focuses on acts of kindness done by others for others.

Several recent entries express gratitude for the rain we have received and for the way it has rejuvenated my lawn. I know that more rain is needed– I’ve seen how low the water levels are in the lakes and rivers near me. But I am not about to stop giving thanks for what we have received just because we could use a little more. The rains and rainbows that follow them remind me that God is faithful and is supplying our needs.

My journal also records random acts of kindness people do for others. I’ve noted how some people on the street where I live faithfully cut lawns and shovel snow for those who can’t do these things themselves. Every such act (I see several each week) shows me that I am part of a loving and caring community. For that, I am grateful.

Acts of kindness like those mentioned above share three things in common. First, they are random. They are not expected. Weather forecasters may predict rain, but they can’t tell us with 100 per cent certainty precisely when, where or if it will fall. The same is true of random acts of kindness. They are the result of a choice, made by one person, to do something kind and helpful for another without seeking or expecting any recognition or reward.

These acts are motivated by the attitude to which Jesus referred when he said: “Love God with all your heart… love your neighbour as yourself.”

Second, these acts add value to the lives of others.

In other words, they make life easier for the recipients.

They meet a need that the recipient cannot meet on his or her own.

I know of many people in our communities who, when

sustain me, my friends and my dogs entertain me.

As Henry Hoover, Miss Daisy and I head out for our walks, I am thankful. For a few days, Miss Daisy was out with a hernia, and then for a few days, Hoover was out with a sore paw– I think he picked up a thistle– and the walk isn’t the same without them both!

The trail is spectacular in fall. The river is high and running fast, gurgling and swirling over the beaver dams. The leaves are gently coloured, some cushioning our path. Down in the valley, the air is warm, the sounds amplified. Being out amid the trees, beside the water, striding a well kept path, I am thankful.

The day, the occasion, is a day of ref lection and introspection. Family are those you love, bloodlines and love lines. Food in abundance, garden fresh and family favourites.

I do admit that I am really okay when I am the guest and not the host! There was a time I delighted in preparing the feat for the family, delighted in making certain that there were beds enough for everyone.

Apple and Saskatoon pies, homemade buns, turkey and Stove Top stuffing! Now I am delighted to be the guest, bringing a salad or dessert, or not.

This year, there will be a toddler and two babies at our gathering. Wonderful to watch another generation start their story! At the one gathering, the family will sing the doxology, in harmony, and I will be silent, absorbing the beauty of the ritual. Thanks giving on Thanksgiving.

October is filled with benchmark days, some of my saddest and some of my gladdest. This year, again, I will open my eyes to the wonder of this world and all creation, and I will open my heart to the wonder of family and friends.

driving themselves to church or to appointments, going grocery shopping or picking up their mail, will phone a friend and ask if he or she needs anything or would just like to come along for the ride. The few extra minutes the trip takes may be of inestimable value to the person for which the act of kindness is done– and will make strong friendships even stronger.

Third, random acts of kindness help build strong communities. They have power to break down barriers that divide people and motivate all who see them to treat others with the reverence and respect they deserve as part of God’s creation. The acts of love, care and kindness that result will sometimes amaze an entire community.

Since beginning my gratitude journal less than one year ago, I have seen how one act of kindness has produced many more. Sometimes, I have been the recipient of one or more of these acts. When possible, I have taken the time to say “thank you,” sometimes to the person who did the kind act, sometimes to his or her employer, sometimes to both. When a personal “thank you” isn’t possible, I thank God that I live in a community where people look out for each other and help make it one I am proud to call home.

On this day Oct. 11

1849 - An Annexation Manifesto, supported by both English speaking and French speaking Canadians, calling for the Province of Canada to join the United States is published in the Montreal Gazette.

1967 - Saskatchewan election: Ross Thatcher's Liberals win a second consecutive majority.

1975 - "Saturday Night Live", created by Lorne Michaels premieres on NBC, with George Carlin as host.

1992 - Toronto Blue Jays down 6-1 in 7th inning rally to beat Oakland A's 7-6 in 11 innings in AL playoff.

2018 - World's new longest flight flies from Singapore to Newark Airport, New Jersey, it takes 17 hours 52 mins.

Rivers Community Church 447 Edward Street, Rivers

Sunday worship service/Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.

BG Club (age 3-Gr. 6), 204-412-0448 for details.

Junior youth (Gr. 5-9), 204-328-7854 for details.

Senior youth (Gr. 10-12), 204-328-7016 for details.

Phone 204-328-7882 or 204-761-2235

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Dirt bike update - part two

Al Lepp Redline MX Academy

Last week, we talked about the positive side of dirt biking. This week we will tell you about a few realities of the sport.

Safety - this needs to be the number one priority before you even jump on the bike. If you are going onto a motocross track, you must focus on what you are doing and clear your mind. If trail riding, you never barrel into a ditch or deep grass before check ing for hazards.

Know your surroundings.

You must protect yourself with proper gear, physical fitness is also a very important of reducing injury potentials.

Finances - All of these things cost money, so you must realize that owning the bike is not the only cost. New or old, you must prepare to spend the dollars and time to maintain a bike. It is a great way to learn some mechanical knowledge.

L ike most spor ts, the deeper you go and the more you compete, the more expensive it gets on dollars and time. Every

successful athlete or rider has a team around them, so you need to be grateful for that support, commitment and encouragement.

Rules and regulations - Not everyone likes dirt bikes, so you need to go the extra mile to create some positive vibes. Respect for authorities, neighbours, land owners and general pubic just makes sense.

When I was a kid, my dad would tell people, “with motorcycles, you get thrills, spills and hospital bills.” Let’s try to keep it to one or maybe two of these points!

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The hare scramble, a version of the dirt biking sport somewhere between motocross and trials, it’s a gruelling event that takes intense focus and core strength while riding obstacles at high speeds.

Above: the 2019 Redline MX Academy line up in Rivers, the kids (and adults) got to enjoy some riding and learning in a safe and supervised manner.

Right: Emmett (#12) and Ethan Lepp (#22) on their KTM bikes, 50 and 65 respectively.

These boys have become avid riders during their time in the sport.

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Tenders are being accepted for Snow Clearing & Removal at: Rivers Health Centre Interested parties are required to contact Richard Brown, Maintenance, at 204-328-6206 to review specific tender requirements.

Prairie Mountain Health is not obligated to accept the lowest or any tender.

Closing date: 1200 hours October 15, 2019 Tenders to be submitted to: Chris Couling Area Manager Capital/Infrastructure South Box 579 Souris, MB R0K 2C0 Or email: ccouling@pmh-mb.ca

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Legion member boards unveiled

Call for Nominations Westman Media Cooperative Ltd. (WMCL) officially announces the Call for Nomination of candidates for election to the Board of Directors. Nominations are now open. WMCL members 18 years of age or older are eligible, as outlined in the WMCL Charter Bylaws.

Each nominee must be supported by at least two other WMCL members.

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The newly created Legion Membership Boards were unveiled in the club room Friday evening, September 20 in conjunction with Legion Week. These creative boards were designed by Shirley Lloyd-Davies of Dundee Design in Alexander and the project was spear-headed by Jill White. There are three boards in all, with the centre featuring the new Legion Poppy logo, the emblems of Royal Canadian Legion and Legion Auxiliary along FREE FLU CLINICS with the wording “The CLINIC DATES IN YOUR AREA Royal Canadian Legion Appointment preferred call: 1-877-646-3888 supports Veterans and | Walk-ins May Be Accepted their family members; the men and women who Remember to bring your Manitoba Health served our country and Card strengthen communities.�

Branch #75 executive and all members are listed on one side board and Legion Ladies Auxiliary executive and all members are on the other board. The two side boards have incorporated a faded Legion crest into the background for great effect. They look great so come on down for a visit with friends and check them out.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER The Council of the Rural Municipality of Oakview is seeking a person for the position of Chief Administrative Officer due to an upcoming retirement. The Rural Municipality of Oakview is located in southwest Manitoba, with a population of 1,626. Oakview has an office in Oak River with a satellite office in Rapid City.

Ideally, the candidate will possess technical skills and experience in municipal administration, financial management and human resource management. Strong communication, analytical and leadership skills are just some of the requirements of the position. Candidates who have post-secondary education in a relevant discipline bring an educational advantage to the position. The right candidate can expect a comprehensive salary and benefits package. Further information about this position is available at www.rmofoakview.ca.

Individuals interested in this position should send their resume and cover letter by email to Dale Lyle, Way to Go Consulting Inc. at dale.lyle@waytogoconsultinginc.ca.

Applications will be reviewed as early as October 28th, 2019 however the posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is located. Start date is negotiable.

We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Westman Communications Group is the operating name for Westman Media Cooperative Ltd. Westman is a customer-focused cooperative providing leadership in communication and entertainment services in Internet, digital TV, home phone, and data transport.

Westman owns and operates local radio stations Q Country 91.5 FM (880 AM) and 94.7 STAR FM that broadcast to the western area of the province.

As a customer-owned cooperative, Westman is proud of its strong commitment to its customers and the communities it serves.

Completed nomination applications MUST BE RECEIVED at: Westman Communications Group, 1906 Park Ave, Brandon MB, R7B 0R9 by 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2019.

For a nomination application or more information, call 204.717.2010 or 1.800.665.3337 ext. 2010 Email: ExecutiveAssistant@westmancom.com or write to the above address.

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #75 and Ladies Auxiliary collect tabs for Nathan

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than we will ever be able to teach him and for that his family and friends are most Nathan Hutala, who lives grateful.

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To do this we want everyone to save their beverage tabs and drop them off at the Rivers Legion.

If you wish to know more about the Manitoba Tabs for Wheelchairs Program, contact Founder and co-ordinator Gwen Buccini at tabsforwheel-

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There are approximately 1,500 tabs in a pound. To purchase a $6,000 wheelchair, we need approximately 14 million tabs, which is nearly 9,500 pounds. To purchase a $10,000 wheelchair we require approximately 24 million tabs or 16,000 pounds.

REMINDER Winter Hours at the Waste Disposal Site Will Take Effect Saturday, October 12, 2019

Rivers United Church Fall Supper

Winter Hours are as follows:

Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings Saturday, October 19th

WEDNESDAYS - 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

4:30 - 6:30 pm Rivers Legion Hall Adults - $15 6 - 10 - $8 5 & Under - Free Take Out orders (within Rivers) - $16 Call Dianne at 204-328-7690

CANADA

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Jack Cram, Lawyer ALEXANDER Phone 204-727-8491 or 204-328-7540 (Thursdays, ELECTRIC 2-5 p.m.) for appointments.

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Obituaries

Notice

IAN MICHAEL IRWIN

HAZEL WAREHAM (VENTNOR) Hazel entered into rest October 3, 2019.

Daughter of Reg and Dorothy Ventnor, Hazel grew up in Kelwood until the age of seven, then moved to Wheatland in 1950, then to Rivers, Mb until her passing.

She married Barrry Wareham on January 30, 1988, her interests were reading, curling and camping. Leaving in loving memory, her husband Barry; daughters, Kathy (Melvin), Denise (Bruce), Margie and their children. Stepchildren; Rod (Annette), Geraldine (Kerry), Jacky (Romonoff), Jason (Starla) and their children and fourteen great grand children also her brother Glen (Linda), brother in law Brad Jay, her husband’s brother Glen (Ruby), sister Doreen and extended family.

Predeceased by grandson Anthony, sister Thelma, brothers Raymond, Don and Norm Ventnor.

Ventnor graveside service to be held October 12, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at the Rivers Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hazel’s memory to the Manitoba Lung Association, 204825 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, MB, R3A 1M5 (www.mb.lung.ca) or to Diabetes Canada,800 Rosser Ave, Unit A1, Brandon, MB, R7A 6N5 (www.diabetes.ca.).

Thank you Kudra Family

The family of Joel Kudra wish to express appreciation to Dr. M. Dhaliwal for his most excellent care and attention during Joel’s illness, to Dr. Heather for her support, to the dedicated staff of nurses and care givers who attended and those precious volunteers who sat with him – Thank you, to those who gave and shared words of comfort and kindness by way of cards, phone calls, text messages, emails, flowers, gifts of food and “one on one” with hugs – Thank you to Pastor J. Mikkelson for his support, encouragement and prayers, to several of our neighbours who looked after our yard – Thank you. We are sincerely grateful to you all – thank you.

-Elizabeth Kudra and families.

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Public Notice Reminder that all trailers, campers, unregistered personal vehicles or property may not be stored/parked on Municipal property. This includes Municipal lots, back lanes, boulevards or green space.

All personal property not permitted must be removed prior to October 15, 2019.

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Thursday, October 17, 2019 1:30 PM 533 2nd Avenue Snacks and refreshments served Please RSVP to Kristen Scott at 204-328-6304 or Donna Smith at 204-328-6303

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Weds Oct 16 & Oct 23 PM

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Rolling River School Division is located in southwestern Manitoba, in close proximity to Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon, MB.

Educational Assistant required Onanole Elementary School - 4.5 hrs/day For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Support Positions.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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November 7, 1970 – September 18, 2019 It is with broken hearts that the family of Ian Michael Irwin of Watson, SK, announces his tragic, accidental death in Humboldt, SK, on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. He was 48 years of age. The Funeral Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Main Street South, Humboldt. Memorial donations may be directed to the Humboldt & District SPCA, P.O. Box 3942, Humboldt, SK, S0K 2A0. SchulerLefebvre Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 2379, Humboldt, SK. (306-682-4114) www.schulerlefebvrefuneralchapel.com

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Current starting wage is $14.85/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.

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New Business Opens this weekend in Downtown area Donna Falkevitch Rivers Banner A new business venture named Hollow & Main will off icially open its doors to the public on Saturday, Oct. 12. Located at 526 Second Avenue, this store is squarely in the heart of the “main” downtown area but not on Ma in St reet. T he business is a merging of interior design, furniture refinishing, home décor, c on s u lt i n g a nd c r a f t classes by the co-owners Rae Wiens and Season Chiborak. Not only do they ref inish furniture but they can customize pieces to fit any home.

A lot of the work done

by Hollow & Main is taking their talent on the road to neighbouring communities to redo kitchen cupboards, ref inish larger furniture pieces and sign nights in the comfort of your own home.

Hol low & M a i n i s not your average store.

Mostly they sell their pieces through internet sales but are open by appointment or by chance

as both ladies work outside of their business.

Rae has been active for about 10 years in design and ref inishing furniture with her previous home-based business, North of Ordinary. After sharing her passion with her good friend Season, their shared love of all things “interior design” blossomed into a successful partnership which quickly out-grew both their homes. As a result, they along w ith their families, have created Hollow & Main.

Hollow & Main will be hosting several DIY Sign and Craft Nights in the next few months at their location. Please check out their Facebook Page @hol lowand ma in. Or email hollowandmain@ g ma i l.com if you are look ing for a specif ic piece or to book a paint class or special event.

Don’t forget to stop by to say hello to Rae, Season and their family members for the grand opening of Hollow & Main on Saturday, October 12th from 11am – 4pm.

Rivers Curling Club

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ANNUAL MEETING

Oct. 16 7:30 p.m.

Riverdale Community Centre: Behlen Extra End Lounge

All Welcome!

Auditions are being held for Strathclair Drama Club’s 38th Annual Production

Mary Poppins

Saturday, October 19 • Bend Theatre Strathclair Auditions are available for: Bert, Mary Poppins, George and Winifred Banks, Jane and Michael Banks, Robertson Ay, Mrs Brill, Miss Andrews, Mrs Corry, Bird Woman, Neleus, Bank Chairman.

For more information or to register for auditions, or if you are a returning cast member who would like to sign up for the chorus, please contact Allison at 204-720-6816

Hours!

Mon: 9a.m. - 4p.m.

Tues: 9a.m. - 4p.m.

Wed: 9a.m. - 4p.m.

Thurs: 10a.m. - 4p.m.

Fri, Sat, Sun, CLOSED

Oak River Community Turkey and Ham Supper Sunday, October 27;

4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Oak River Memorial Rink Adults $15; 6-12 years $7; 5 and under free

If the office is closed during office hours please call (204)573-0702 529-2nd Avenue, Rivers, MB www.riversbanner.com info@riversbanner.com 19102CE0 19102CE1