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By Hal Sveistrup Rivers, MB T he eight h a n nua l Derek Laxdal Hockey School, hosted this year from July 29 to Aug. 2, had an exciting new angle, with the participation of three minor hockey players from Beijing, China.

Seven-year-old Yiteng Ye, eight-year-old, Jinxuan Wu and 10-year-old, Shuyuan Liang are all good skaters and have been taught basic hockey skills

by Canadian coaches. As a result, all three fit comfortably into group one made up of approximately 30 players, aged six through nine years old, and an approximately sized group of 10 through 14 year olds.

The remainder of the 121 participants, a school record, comprised an advanced group. Wu Jong, who brought the youngsters over from China, described the instructors as “very brilliant,” the participants as “powerful and positive” and the arena as “excellent.” He also took 15 registration forms back to Beijing, so the school is expecting a much greater Chinese presence in the 2020 camp.

In addition to local participants, most youngsters came from western Manitoba, along with players from Saskatoon, Langenburg and Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, as well as from Medicine Hat and Calgary, Alberta.

Each day, each group participated in two one hour and 15 minute sessions of on ice instruction where they practised forward and backward power

Back row L/R: Meghan Knelsen, Erich Schmidt, Thom Heijmans, Heather Gray, Liliane Dupuis. Front row L/R: Minami Kijima, Haile Hubbard, Chassidy Payette, Morgan Ramsay, Bryce Summers, Quinn Hrabok.

Can collections for canoes

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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 SUBMITTED volunteerPHOTO Yvonne project for Riverdale Harvest. Riverdale Harvest president ior students brainstorm, the en- fabulous amount,” says Heather. ber/Harvest highyear schoolincluding was encouraged are so pleasedfrom they decided Heather and Liliane.

Dubbed the Boat School Load of Food, The Derek Laxdal Hockey at River sawGray record attendancetirethis three“We youngsters China. Crouch initiated a similar camBecause 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 S en ior I n s t r uc t or s: session for all participants. H. L. hockey sticks, Texas mantle of veterans. They skating, stick handling, 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 Stars Craig Anderson, Phys. passing, shooting and team Each day,athletes each group took werethe also grateful for of thefood canoe; 87 pounds Zion Church (home of Riverhad to pay with food for hockey certainly sticks, deserves caps, some praise. non-perishables. Although the jerseys, instructor Waverly play. Sessions were leadwas by fullyEd. in anthehour yoga class helpful action collected from the younger dale Harvest).

Rather, part the teens canoe.

Some studentst-shirts, also All replica students stayed behind quick to wasand campaign organized group on Thursday, March 22. bags, boxes andinstructed garbage canvassed Rivers, Oak River help check expiry dates, sort and by that class, the original idea carried dodge balls, water bottles, Park School, Troy Hickon-ice instructors working by facility manof maintenance persons came from a suggestion man,made Phys. Ed. teacher, ager Laura Gill. Each day’s gym bags and grab bags. Mel Gross and Mark Freeunder camp director Derek by harvest volunteer Liliane Laxdal Head Coach for the J. R. Reid/Linden Lanes schedule also included a Every youngster took home man and facility manager Dupuis.

Laura Gill.

Texas Stars: Junior Staff: “I heard the ideaSchools, at a meet-Manitoba Junior 60 minute hockey specific a prize.

In addition to the reguCoordinators Don MarSadie Wood, ing ACC Cou- St.Hockey in Brandon.

Augustine League’s Riley dryland training session School had tried Fill a Canoe Dauphin Kings headed up by Bruce Hel- riott and Hal Sveistrup, lar arena fare, the canteen gars; Sadie Luane, YellowShamray, in conjunction the 10-day head Chiefs AAA femalewithand Colton Bates, Winkler geson, P. E. instructor at truly appreciated the dili- served breakfast sandFestival du Voyaguer in WinVeitch, gence and cooperation the wiches, as well as a menu midgets, Leighton Flyers.

Goalie Coaches: Rivers School. nipeg in February. It was very Yellowhead Chiefs AAA The camp’s final after50 volunteers who served special for each day. LoRiley Lamb, Swift Current successful and whenever I hear bantam,, Zachfood Veitch and Brock Moroz, noon took the form of an in 80 two-hour shifts in cal ladies donated special bank,and my earsBroncos always perk up!” Yellow- Pembina Valley Hawks hour inter-squad scrim- the centre’s canteen. They baked treats.

Owen Wareham, Shemidget; then brought sug- Oil Capitals. head Chiefs AAA mage with each group marvelled at the smooth Camp director Laxdal andtheVirden The canoe at Rivers gestion to Riverdale Harvest, Taran Topham, Parkland and refereed by coached said it best when he retransition from one shift On Wednesday, July Elementary School was which supported the idea and adequately filled. junior instructors. After Rangers AAA midgets and marked, “Once again, I to the next, the promptness 31, N.H.L.ers Travis SanPhoto by Heather Gray asked her to present the promo-

Dauphin Kings MJHL; Calder Anderson, Brandon Wheat Kings AAA midgets, Caelan Russell, Pembina Valley Hawks midget and Virden Oil Capitals prospect.

heim, Philadelphia Flyers, and Jayce Hawryluk, Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars draft pick Dawson Barteaux, conducted an on ice clinic with each group, followed by an autograph

each scrimmage, the camp director addressed the team members and their parents and expressed his appreciation for their support. He and his wife, Hali, conducted free draws for N.

of service, the friendliness towards the public and the immaculate condition in which the kitchen was left after each day. Several newcomers to the canteen staff quickly donned the

am overwhelmed by the support from the community. I want to thank all those who volunteered in the canteen and those who donated food.”

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n North America, Beyond Meat and other plant based protein products are getting all of the publicity, as the shiny new option in a sea of changing diets. The fact remains that livestock production is an important part of the Canadian economy, accounting for just under half of Canadian farms. Should livestock producers be worried?

To answer requires looking at the larger picture— beyond the the domestic market.

According to the 2016 Census of Agriculture, Canada was home to about 36,000 beef cattle operations, 10,000 dairy farms, 2,000 chicken egg products farms, 2,100 meat-type chicken operations, 3,300 hog farms and 3,000 sheep and goat farms, out of a total of 193,000 farms.

Looking at exports, meat isn’t in decline. For the cattle industry, Statistics Canada figures show that Canada exported $2.75 billion (398,580 tonnes) of beef, a figure that represented 38 per cent of the value of the domestic slaughter market. In the hog sector, 2018 saw 21.4 million pigs go to Canadian plants, while we exported 5.3 million head. The value of all pork exports totalled $3.9 billion last year.

Who is buying our products? Canada’s largest trade partner when it comes to beef and veal is the United States.

From January to May of 2019, our southern neighbours purchased over 126 million kg, 12 per cent more than in that same time period last year. While the US is our largest

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Kate Jackman-Atkinson trading partner, accounting for $933 billion in exports in this year’s first five months, they’re not our only partner.

Japan is our second larger trading partner, buying 18.5 million kg of product this year. That’s not a lot compared to the US, but it was 77 per cent more than in 2019. It’s a similar story across Asia and Africa, with China, South Korea, Angola and Cote D’Ivoire buying more Canadian beef: reporting an increase of 336 per cent, 69 per cent, 89 per cent and 78 per cent respectively.

With pork, exports were down in the first half of 2019, compared to 2018, except to China. Our largest trading partner for pork products, China accounts for about 35 per cent of Canada’s export market and its increase in purchases were enough to register an overall increase, compared to 2018, in both weight and value of exports. This won’t carry of for the rest of the year though, as China halted all pork exports on June 25.

Trade disputes aside, this is part of a larger trend— residents of developing countries eat more meat as they get wealthier. Developed countries used to drive growth, but now, consumption is relatively flat. While consumer tastes may change: from mutton and pork, to beef; or from beef, to chicken, most of the growth in one type of meat comes at the expense of another. That’s not the case in Asia and Africa. Figures show that between 1961 and 2013, the annual meat consumption for the average Chinese person went from 4kg to 62kg. Between 2007 and 2017, meat consumption worldwide rose by an average of 1.9 per cent each year, about twice as fast as the population grew.

After the United States, China is the world’s second largest beef market. Africa imports more meat than China and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development expects its imports to continue growing more than 3 per cent a year. This shift to meat is proving positive for many in the developing world, with children growing taller and being less deficient in micronutrients and iron.

So what does this mean? For livestock producers on the prairies, problems aren’t likely to come from shrinking demand. But there are problems, from feed shortages for the cattle sector to the threat of diseases, such as African Swine Flu, in the hog sector, it’s not smooth sailing, even if demand overall is growing.

Words are important

ome older people may remember a school textbook by the name of “Words are Important”. It’s true, words are important.

It is sad to see how words and phrases have been downgraded over the years Canada has always been called a land of opportunity in a very positive way. Why then, has the word “opportunist” become so negative. People will disparagingly say,”He’s nothing but an opportunist.” Being an opportunist is, and should be, a good attribute but it has been trampled into the mud. Have to wonder if it jealousy, wrapped in laziness that has brought this negative reaction?

Back in the day, when I was a politician, people would ask, again negatively, ”Why do you want to be a politician?”

I would answer that I wanted to be a politician to serve the community and I would make no apology for being a politician. I would say I am a good politician and quite frankly, I believe I was a good politician. I worked hard at it and so did my wife and many supporters. I spoke reasonably well and I believe I served well. I feel reasonably good about the two times I served as mayor of Neepawa.

I wasn’t as successful at the provincial and federal level, but I learned a lot and at times, that experience has paid off for our community and region. The words I spoke and wrote over the years have, in a small way, contributed to the successes of this region.

I also have no illusions of grandeur as the roles I have played could have been filled by any of dozens of other people.

Shaping our society today is the bad

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Ken Waddell use of words and the use of bad words.

We all use words sloppily and often with very negative intent and effects. It’s not uncommon to hear anger expressed as, “I could have killed them.” Manifested to its literal extent, that threatening sentiment has resulted in thousands of deaths in mass shootings over the decades. If words are important, then we have to treat them that way.

Back in the day, and maybe to some extent today, a child would be scolded for saying they were going to “kill” somebody or even some living creature.

When a large percentage of people were farm based, they knew the real meaning of kill. You killed chickens, hogs or cattle for food. Kill was a real and meaningful word. Killing is final and farm folks knew that as fact.

So was death a real and meaningful word, as in addition to the death of elderly people, most families had felt the sting of infants dying, mothers lost in childbirth and fathers dying in accidents. Families in the 1900s knew all too well about family members dying at the battle front. Death was taken seriously.

Today, not so much, as killing and death is glorified or trivialized. TV shows, movies and video games depict

death as fun, glorious and thrilling.

There is a detachment from reality and one has to wonder if many murders and mass shootings are rooted in a sick thrill search set apart from reality.

The same slippage in the value of words can be attached to how loosely society speaks about sexual assault.

Sexual assault has always been wrong, and always will be, but it’s hard to tell today by the way the music and entertainment industry seem to claim rights to unconstrained sexual assault. It is hugely old fashioned to say that sexual activity was meant to be between two people in a life long commitment, but it’s a true ideal. I didn’t create that ideal. Neither did the Muslim, Jewish or Christian or many other faith groups God did.

Words are hugely important because they illuminate intentions and conduct.

If we truly want better outcomes from our intentions and our conduct, perhaps we should choose our words more carefully.

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

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Aug. 9-11: MB Baseball Senior Provincials.

Aug. 11: Clack Family Museum Fun Day 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Aug. 12-13: Future Stars Female Hockey Camp.

Aug. 17: Rivers Legion Party in the Parking Lot, 12-11 p.m.

Aug. 18: Rivers Legion Bingo, doors open 12:15 p.m.

Aug. 25: Rivers Legion Bingo, doors open 12:15 p.m.

Sept. 1: Rivers Legion Bingo, doors open 12:15 p.m.

Sept. 9: Rivers Legion General Meeting, 7 p.m.

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

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

Nov. 27: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts lounge, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.

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Everyday encounter

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turned 68 last month.

I’m not bragging, complaining, looking for a flood of good wishes or expecting a big celebration.

I’m just reporting facts as they are. Age might be “ just Never too old for a number” to some; but to something new me, every birthday is spent remembering the past, reflecting on the present and making plans for the future—however long that might be.

I don’t know how long I have to live. None of us does. God alone knows that. It’s his secret and I am quite content to leave it that way. As I write these words, I am enjoying good health and know of no reason why I shouldn’t be around for many years to come.

But this past birthday was different. I didn’t display my usual “ho hum, it’s just another birthday” attitude. There was much to celebrate, so I did. And in the process, a thought embedded itself in my mind—and it hasn’t left.

To you, this might not seem all that profound. But to me, it’s significant. Here’s the thought: “We are never too old for something new.”

For me, this means learning to live one day at a time. I still plan for the future and work ahead on projects and assignments. But I allow myself the privilege of taking time to sit outside and read, weed my flower beds, go for a walk or enjoy a drive in the country with my wife and our dog. I’ve missed too many of these moments in the past.

I know I will miss some in the future, but I’d like the number to be as few as possible.

It’s also meant learning new ways to influence people. I’m not in the public eye as much as I once was—and I’m quite happy about that. When I am, I’m free to be myself and to be the best representative of my family, my heritage, the company for which I work and my Lord. If I can do that well, I know I will set a positive example for others.

I am discovering new ways to grow. I try to put as much positive material into my mind each day as I can. Reading motivational books, listening to podcasts and surrounding myself with people who share a positive outlook on life has helped a lot. So has cutting out as much negative, disrespectful and fear-mongering material from my life as I can.

I no longer want to waste time stressing over issues over which I have no control.

Finally, it means using new methods to spread the positive message of God’s love, acceptance and forgiveness with others. I don’t preach or lead worship as much as I did four years ago. If I am invited to preach somewhere and the suggested date is free, I always say “yes.” I trust God to determine where I should be and who I should serve on any given day. So far, that plan is working out very well for all concerned.

My main focus, going forward, will be writing. This column will be a huge part of what I do. But I am also exploring the benefits of using social media to reach a wider audience with a positive, encouraging and life-building message. What I share won’t change. How I share it will. Posting positive content can help neutralize the negativity on social media.

And (spoiler alert) there may be a book or two in my future as well. One never knows.

We’ll just have to wait and see.

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein

Name: Kenzie McNish Birthday: July 1, 1983 Occupation: Office Manager at Daly Repair First Job: Waitress at Chicken Jacks in Rivers Hobbies: Watching my kids/husband play Baseball & Hockey In Rivers/Rapid City/Oak River since: 1983 Where do you live? 4th Avenue Hometown: Oak River Where did you attend school? Oak River/Rivers Favourite or Dream Vacation Spot: San Diego, Boston/Fenway Park Favourite Food: Pizza Favourite Holiday: Trip to Arizona with my family and parents Favourite Music, Song or Artist: No favorites Favourite Sports Team: Winnipeg Jets, Rivers Jets, Rivers Comets, Boston Red Sox Favourite Animal: Don’t have one Favourite TV show: Shameless, Ozark, Suits, Scandal, Bloodline Favourite Actor/Actress: Denzel Washington, Emily Blunt When you were 12, what did you want to be when you grew up? A CSI Comment: I’m really happy we chose to raise our kids here in Rivers. One of our family’s favourite sports is baseball and we had hoped to help rebuild the love for the game here in Rivers again. Thanks to the Rivers Comets & Rivers Baseball Association, along with the community of Rivers, many volunteers and sponsors, this has happened! The diamonds look great and there are still many exciting changes and upgrades to come.

This weekend, we are hosting the 2019 MB Sr AA Baseball Provincial Championships. eight teams will be in town to compete. Please come and help support your local Rivers Comets as they go for gold. Let’s go Comets!

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here are many cousins on my maternal sideome odies 46- not counting their partners. We are scattered all over this continent, from

By Rita Friesen Whitehorse to Vancouver, from the east coast to the prairies, one in Quebec, one in the US, one in Australia, all over the place.

We grew up in a cluster. Most of our parents settled in the Lowe Farm/Kane area, with a few moving into the city. One of my uncles chose to be a missionary in Mexico, and as a result, I have a quiver full of Spanish cousins.

Grandma G. was happiest when as many of her 12 adult children and their families could join her for Sunday afternoon. In a practical manner, the men were fed first and then they retired to the living room, the children ate next and scattered to play or snuck upstairs to listen in on the adult conversation that was certain to ensue as the women sat long at the table.

Their laughter and love for one another are lasting memories. Tia Maria, my Spanish aunt, did not have the reservations that her sister-in-laws had. When she entered menopause, she graphically described her desire to rip off her clothing and rush out into the streets– and she lived in ‘the city,’ no hamlet! The laughter!

A few years ago, one of the cousins started a private ‘cousins corner’ on social media. Here, we share stories and memories and keep current with each other’s lives– joys and sorrows. One of the posts this week reflected on a treat– father would dilute coffee and hot water, break bits of bread into it, and the children would spoon out bits and bites. The term that came to mind was endocca– which translates dip into, or in dipping. There was many a shared memory from that entry.

That got me going with my own set of memories. Our kids, and grands, loved to dunk cookies into coffee. Grandpa Ed was fine with that, gladly offering his cup for any and all to saturate their cookie. Now you know, children don’t always understand how quickly a cookie softens and bits fall off. I understood, and understand. Not in my coffee! Somehow, offering to place a dunking cup on the table was not a satisfactory solution.

And there was the time I was a part of the group that provided cookies and dainties for the care home afternoon program. I noted that some cookies were crunchy and assured the residents that no one would be offended if they needed to soften their cookie by dunking it into their tea or coffee. And the dunking began, it mattered not if the cookie was firm or soft. How delightful!

See how my mind works? One story on Cousins Corner, and I was off. Recalling my early years, enjoying the memories, back to the dunking story, and taking off from there. Please 447 Edward Street, Rivers believe me when I say there are days when it is challenging to Sunday worship service/Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. focus, to stay on track – there BG Club (age 3-Gr. 4), 204-412-0448 for details. are so many appealing and Junior youth (Gr. 5-9), 204-328-7854 for details.

Senior youth (Gr. 10-12), 204-328-7016 for details. interesting side roads. With the most interesting adventures Phone 204-328-7882 or 204-761-2235. awaiting!

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Comet Field home of the Rivers Comets

By Aaron Tycoles Rivers Comets T he R ivers Comet s Baseball Club was created when a group of players who were playing with the Diamond Dogs in Brandon came together with other local players. They united with a goal of bringing senior baseball back to Rivers for the first time in two decades. The name, Comets, was chosen based on the proud history of the Comets baseball team from the 1960s, that was elected into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012.

In order to play games in R ivers, a new diamond needed to be built.

Fundraising for the diamond began in 2014 and constr uct ion of f icially began in the fall of 2015.

Through the hard work

of the executive and players and the support of the community, the first game was played on July 6, 2016.

New fencing, dugouts and playing surface were all built at the site of the original senior diamond.

T he Comet s moved from the Brandon League to the Southwest League in 2017, and won the inaugural Senior A Provincial Championship at Comet Field that August. A scoreboard, batting cage, and bullpens were added to the diamond prior to the provincials, with the support of the R ivers and A rea Communit y Foundation. The Comets invested the proceeds of the provincials, as well as a grant from community places, to install compete full field irrigation at the diamond that fall.

The Rivers Baseball

Association was formed in 2016, as a relationship with Rivers Minor Baseball and the Comets, with the goal of building facilities to help grow the game in Rivers for all ages. A local adult softball team then joined the Association in 2018, with a goal of contributing to the project.

With the UCT Diamond and Comets Field in place, the Association went to work building another multi-purpose diamond that could be used for all ages. In the fall of 2017, we received major funding boosts with grants from four key partners; Riverdale Municipality, The R ivers and A rea Community Foundation, The Brandon and Area Community Foundation, and Baseball Manitoba.

With funding in place to complete t he back

stop, infield and dugouts, the Baseball Association launched the Buy a Foot campaign at the Comets first playoff game in 2018.

The goal was set to raise $22,000 through selling each foot of the portable fence used to finish the project.

The project also received a tremendous boost in October of 2018, when Viterra came forward and offered to purchase the naming rights of the new diamond.

As a result, diamond 3 at the Rivers ball diamond will be known as Viterra Field. With this contribution, a second contribution

from the Rivers and Area Community Foundation, Buy-a-Foot, as well as a pair of socials, including one hosted by the Rivers HELP organization, we were able to complete Viterra Field this spring.

With the continuous momentum of the renovation of the facility, the Baseball Association received a generous offer from local land owner, Glen McLaughlin, of Forrest allowing us to grow a crop on his land on the #10 Highway north of Forrest, as long as the money from the crop went towards the next phase of our project, which is the

construction of a canteen and washrooms in between the three diamonds.

Nutrien Ag Solutions’ Hamiota location was able to come forward and donate the seed, chemical, and fertilizer to the Field of Dreams project. In exchange for the generous support, Comet Field was renamed Nutrien Field, beginning in 2019. McFadden Farms of Rivers is farming the land on behalf of the Association, and 100 per cent of the proceeds will be invested back into capital in our facility, along with the proceeds of the Provincials.

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Sunday, August 4 saw one of the most beautiful nights of the year for the lake, after catching some pickerel the boat was put back on the trailer at the Rivers and Area Wildlife Dock. We turned around to see this beautiful sunset mirrored in the lake water.

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August 10, 1939 There was quite a stir in town on Friday morning, when f ire of unknown origin destroyed one of the buildings at the rear of Russel’s Cafe. The chemical engine was on the job in fast time and kept the blaze from spreading, Great care should be taken to prevent fires at this time of year, for with the extremely hot wether and everything getting so

dry, serious losses may occur.

August 11, 1949 Electrification of rural areas in this community has meant a complete change to the standards of living.

Over 60 per cent of Rivers Daly Municipality now enjoys electricity with which to light the homes and operate stoves, radios, washing

Looking Back machines, refrigerators and many other appliances.

The pity of it is, observed a farmer living near Rivers, our fathers never had a chance to use such labour saving devices we have today and make life a little easier and more pleasant for themselves.

Meter readings take considerable time now, local “readers� covering

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many miles each month to check meters in Rivers, Wheatland, Alexander, Griswold and surrounding areas.

August 6, 1959 Crowds of some 1,000 per son s at tended t he annual sports day here, Monday. A total of 13 teams entered in the men’s hardball and ladie’s fastball, displaying some fine ball playing throughout the day. Skies remained clear throughout the day, with temperatures in the high 90s. Other attractions included were bingo and a merry-go-round, set up by McGavin Bakeries, which offered free rides for the children.

In the finals, the Brandon Cloverleafs won over Oak River. The Carberry Combines met Lenore in the ladies fastball finals, emerging the winner.

In the little league play the Brandon A ll-Stars won over Rivers.

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Beulah Malcom and Herbert Ilfrois, young Halifax pianists, combine their talents each Saturday afternoon. (August 11, 1949)

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1731 Middleton Avenue Brandon, MB Freightliner Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dwayne Stone has accepted the position as Parts Manager for our Brandon, MB location.

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MBFI events

A f t er ba s k i n g i n t he proud, feel-good moments of opening the new Manitoba Beef and Forages Initiatives (MBFI) Learning Centre at the Brookdale site late last summer, event planning at MBFI has certainly hit the ground running in 2019.

In fact, no less than 20 events, spanning public field days to industry meetings, will be held across the three research farms that comprise MBFI between June and November of this year.

As one familiar with MBFI might guess, the freshlym inted M BF I L ear n ing Centre at Brookdale site will be the main venue for the bulk of those events.

“The Learning Centre definitely helps us showcase the fact that MBFI is a place to work with and learn from for all our audiences,” said Mar y-Jane Orr, M BF I’s gener a l ma nager. “ T he M BF I L ea r n i ng Cent re gives MBFI the opportunity to host events in a gem of a venue, where we can highlight the research being done here, work with producers, and all stakeholders to foster growth and understanding of sustainable beef production in Manitoba.”

MBFI is a not for profit organization, in partnership with Manitoba Beef Producers, Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association and Manitoba Agriculture.

Orr said the core partners are leaders of many of the 2019 events, kicked-off by Manitoba Hay & Silage Day on June 20, where attendees learned more about harvesting high quality hay and silage, costs of production, along with watching live inf ield demonstrations with new hay and silage equipment.

The Manitoba Livestock Tour also stopped in at MBFI on its second day, August 1, featuring information on consumer trends in beef consumption, Manitoba weather station data, and ways to use Cow Cams on the farm. The Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Grazing Clubs have also locked down a number of dates for events.

Another exciting element of the Learning Centre is the diversity of industry group meetings and tours coming through the facility, including a MERCK producer tour from Quebec

and a three-day Soil Health Academy booked in July.

While enthusiastic about all events on the 2019 slate, Or r ad m it s t hat she i s particularly excited about two scheduled events: The MBFI Field Day on Aug, 10 and the return of Open Farm Day on Sept, 15 to M BF I. The Open Farm Day at MBFI will feature a complimentary beef on bun lunch, hay ride tours and family fun learning about beef cattle production in Manitoba.

The Aug. 10 Field Day will be focused on showcasing research and a producer per spect ive i n l ivestock integ rat ion w ith diverse cropping systems. The day will feature guest speaker Dr. Jillian Bainard a AAFC Swift Current researcher a nd cover crop ex per t , regarding her ongoing research program. Attendees will also hear from Scott Beaton, Brett McRae, and Clay ton Robins shar ing their experiences on the opportunities and challenges in growing intercrops and grazing polycultures.

“MBFI is collaborating with world class researchers to lead demonstration and research efforts to enhance production eff iciencies and productivity by balancing livestock needs with landscape stewa rdsh ip,” explained Orr. “And these two events are representative as to how MBFI is working for producers and their bottom line at MBFI Field Day on Aug. 10, and for the public and consumers on Open Fa r m Day by foster i ng growth and understanding of sustainable beef production.”

A complete list of MBFI events and registration details are available at www. mbf i.ca/events

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Patricia Hanbidge School of Hort.

Weeds are one of the most complained about problems in the landscape.

They seem to thrive in the garden, the lawn and almost everywhere else that even slightly might support life.

But what is a weed? A weed is simply a plant growing in an undesired place.

There are weeds and then there are weeds that defy all the tricks known to man. Consider creeping bellflower (Campanula rapunculoides), perhaps one of the most tenacious weeds known to man! It really is a pretty, long-loved, hardy, trouble-free perennial that is ideal as a cut flowers or anywhere in the perennial border. However, plant this lovely perennial and your neighbor just next door may be less than happy about your gardening prowess. It is a very persistent, widespreading, invasive, selfseeding weed that is nearly impossible to eradicate.

This specific weed is often found in some of the older neighborhoods. Years ago, it was likely planted by an unsuspecting gardener because of the amazing ability for this plant to survive.

Once introduced to a neighborhood, this plant seldom leaves. It is so successful, as this plant has the ability to thrive in sun or shade, hot or cold, dry or wet.

It really is not such an unattractive plant, as for much of the summer it produces tall spikes of nodding bluebell – like flowers.

Gardeners ever y where enjoy most anything with colour and will often wait to remove plants until after they bloom. However, in this case, immediate eradication is strongly recommended; as these plants flower, they will be producing seeds that seem to find

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their way across remarkable distances.

Those hardy gardeners who seem to find a solution to most every problem would simply say – “Please deadhead to prevent the spread of this plant.” This process will effectively prevent seedlings, but this plant got its name from its ability to creep underground. The below ground stems can travel many meters before emerging and letting an unsuspecting gardener realize the potential spread.

Any tiny plant is able to survive almost any growing condition which means that the untrained gardener may not suspect that these less than innocent weeds are very persistent. The root systems have a unique survival mechanism which allows them to fill small underground tubers (like small white potatoes) with reserve starch as an emergency food supply should their top growth be removed. The underground food storage provides plenty of energy for the plant to generate new leaves in the event of an attack.

So, by this time, you might be asking – how does one folly such a persistent foe? Sometimes a slowing of the spread is all that is possible. Try digging a solid barrier of wood, fiberglass, or metal into the ground to the depth of at least 24 cm (9 inches). This will not eliminate the problem but will help keep the spread a bit under control.

To truly eradicate this weed is next to impossible.

Persistent effort to dig up the offending plant is recommended, but be aware that it may take years of digging for true success! This is largely because of any bit of root tissue has the magical ability to regenerate. Another alternative is chemical warfare. Believe it or not but creeping bellf lower does respond to glyphosate (Round-up) with some degree of success. However, it does require frequent application in order to have any success. Please be sure to follow the directions on the label to ensure success and safety for the applicator.

Rivers Legion #75

Well Water Testing Day – August 20th, 2019 9:00 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M.

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ATTENTION: For Residents in the Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District within the municipalities of Oakview, Minto-Odanah, Rosedale, Yellowhead, Clanwilliam-Erickson, Harrison Park, Riverdale and the Town of Minnedosa.

August 17, Noon to 11 p.m.

The Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District will be coordinating a well water testing day for these residents on August 20th, 2019. All shipping costs will be covered by the District.

Three different tests are offered.

Outdoor Bar 50/50, free draws and a draw for 25 5oz steaks tickets 3/$5 Come on down and enjoy a Pulled Pork supper, Show and Shine, Scavenger Hunt, Farmers Market and a Lip Sync Battle! Bob for apples! Take part in a 4 person ski race! A balloon pop and many more fun activities! Bring the kids! Activities will be available for children of all ages!

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Pick up sample bottles at the following locations by Monday, August 19th, 2019 Rivers – Riverdale Municipality office Oak River – Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District office Newdale – Municipality of Harrison Park satellite office Sandy Lake - Heritage Co-op Grocery Store Rapid City – RM of Oakview satellite office Minnedosa – RM of Minto-Odanah office Erickson – Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson office Onanole – Municipality of Harrison Park office Strathclair – RM of Yellowhead satellite office Elphinstone – Hilltop Groceteria & Gas (closed Mondays)

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