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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.

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Banner Staffspot for the sport for many to drive on with almost any

By Micah Waddell tion to the schools. vehicle at this cans time. from the school foyer into Chimo areas for dotted con- put with away inshacks the properofplace s r e p or people t e d i n tin he the surrounding Caution Rivers Banner Theand lake hasBeach become all on Pupils co-ordinated entire still the church basement the after- tributions from the community. the shelving units. They were March 9area. edition, the clear People patches of the should be exercised. shapes ad size ranging from pop ups to customized Grade 12 Interdisci- month-long promotion, which noon of March 21, where the When all was said and done, fantastic! We are very, very A small city has popped ice for skating and shinny, The Rivers Banner wishes campers. the scales at Riverdale Harvest pleased.” plinary Studies in Science class culminated in a ceremonious food was weighed and sorted. up in the area called run snowmobiles up and you20atosafeAlthough and happy fish-was a sen- noted a total of 434 pounds, “a Elementary school staff memon March the project at Rivers Collegiate planned a presentation Aeroplane Bay on for Lake down the length of theHarvest lake president ing seasoniorthis winter.

Riverdale students brainstorm, the en- fabulous amount,” says Heather. ber/Harvest volunteer Yvonne project Riverdale Harvest. tire high school was encouraged “We are so pleased they decided Crouch initiated a similar camand Liliane. theice Boat Load Food, Heather Wahtaponah. Dubbed Over 20 andofgenerally findGray enjoyBecause the snow had melted to participate. The collegiate to help those we serve. A lot paign in her school. That threesecured ament canoe in from fishing shacks students have found the winter months.

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 their resting place there for With up to 20 inches of 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 the winter months.

The lake ice on the the lake it can (home be of River- athletes had to pay with food for certainly deserves some praise. the canoe; 87 pounds of food Zion Church non-perishables. Although has always been a popular considered dale Harvest).safe Rather, the teens the canoe. Some students also All students stayed behind to was collected from the younger campaign was fully organized reasonably

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by that class, the original idea came from a suggestion made by harvest volunteer Liliane Dupuis.

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

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

carried bags, boxes and garbage

The canoe at Rivers Elementary School was adequately filled.

canvassed Rivers, Oak River

help check expiry dates, sort and

group on Thursday, March 22.

Photo by Heather Gray

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A 2009 Yamaha Nytro next to a 1988 Yamaha Enticer overlooking the large number of the ice fishing shacks on Lake Wahtaponah.

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ir travel, it’s something many Canadians dread.

While travellers may be excited to reach their destinations, the process of getting there– which involves the general feeling that you’re no longer being treated as a human– isn’t part of that excitement. That could be changing.

This past May, the federal government opened consultations on a new bill of rights for air passengers and on Dec. 17, Transport Minister Marc Garneau unveiled the proposed new rules. The rules will apply to flights departing or arriving in Canada and are expected to be in effect this summer. The actual document outlining passengers’ specific rights will be developed by the regulatory body that hears complaints from passengers, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA).

The proposed regulations include protections many Canadian passengers have been asking for, such as requiring airlines to communicate clearly about flight delays or cancellations; provide compensation for delays or cancellations; provide compensation when boarding is denied as a result of a commercial decision, such as overbooking; provide compensation for lost baggage and have a clear policy for tarmac delays. The compensation isn’t trivial either. For larger airlines, passengers can be entitled to $400 for delays of three to six hours, $700 for delays of six to nine hours and $1,000 for delays over nine hours. For

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Kate Jackman-Atkinson delays due to commercial decisions, compensation will range from $900 if the passenger is delayed by up to six hours, to $2,400 for delays longer than nine hours. Compensation for lost or damaged luggage will top out at $2,100.

The galvanizing incident for a passenger’s bill of rights in Canada came in July 2017. It happened when two planeloads of passengers spent more than five hours stranded on the tarmac at the Ottawa airport. The passengers waited in 30 degree heat, without food or water. While the proposed regulations sound like hope for beleaguered passengers, critics don’t quite see that being the reality.

The major problem is that what has been announced rolls back some protections already in place. For example, following the Ottawa incident in 2017, all of Canada’s major airlines committed to offering passengers food, water and a chance to disembark after a 90 minute delay. This was also the amount of time recommended by the Senate committee

looking at the bill, yet the proposed regulations announced last month double the time before this must be offered.

One of the biggest problems, however, is that the proposed wording exempts airlines from offering compensation for delays caused by weather or maintenance-related issues.

Exempting weather is understandable, such delays are no one’s fault. However, also exempting maintenance issues opens the door to airlines using this vague catch-all to get out of paying passengers. It also means that Canada’s bill of rights can never be the most comprehensive, as in Europe, airlines are required to compensate passengers who experience cancellations or lengthy delays due to mechanical issues.

Air travel is one of the few realms in which we willingly give up many of our rights. We wait in line in order to take off our shoes and be searched. We buy overpriced food in the post-security corral where we wait hours for our planes to depart. We often don’t complain. We trust airlines with many of our important activities– our family trips, our business trips, our trips home to see loved ones. We give them all of the control and with that comes a responsibility to treat passengers fairly. I’m glad to see the Canadian government taking steps to strengthen protections for passengers, but it’s hard to celebrate this as a step forward when in some cases, it’s also a step back.

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have known many people who are dismissive about the value of hockey in rural Manitoba. There are many more who may never have thought about the value of hockey games and tournaments. The same can be said about any event that brings people to town.

Towns that have a junior or senior team, are fortunate indeed. The value of bringing people from out of area to our towns has an astounding effect on the economy.

While I would be the first person to speak out loudly in support of shopping local, occasionally, an opportunity arises to travel to another town and enjoy what that community has to offer. Such was the case last week when my wife Christine and I travelled to Portage to watch a junior hockey game. We didn’t overspend, but it was an interesting trip to say the least.

First stop was the MCC Thrift Store.

Nearly every town, large or small, has a thrift shop of some sort and they are almost always worth the stop. A couple of books and some fabric totalled up to about 10 bucks. Next stop was Ian’s Hardware, an independent store on Portage’s main street, the famous Saskatchewan Avenue.

That stop yielded a set of wood drill bits that I hadn’t seen in other stores and we added a jug of windshield anti-freeze, which we could have bought at home, but were running low, and so we decided to stock up. That purchase came to $43.60.

Next stop was a larger hardware chain store and we spent $40.07 there on some things that we needed. Then it was off to dinner at Over the Coals, a Greek restaurant that we have been to three or four times and it never disappoints.

This rather small restaurant is owned

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Ken Waddell by a Greek couple who make everyone feel like family.

In between those stops, there was a stop at a pharmacy for some cold medication.

The real reason for the trip was the junior hockey game, at $26 for two tickets and $5 for a Chase-The-Ace ticket.

Now, we didn’t win the CTA but, hey, we helped out their team.

While the real reason for the trip was the hockey game, it was also just to take a break, go some place just for fun. We spent a total of $176. With the usual 7:1 economic spin-off ratio, that means we created over $1,200 of economic activity.

This little story repeats itself thousands of times across Manitoba. The reason for the trips can be varied, from hockey, to figure skating, to baseball or a local festival or fair. The point is that tourism isn’t all about flashy events or huge occasions.

It might be called passive tourism. We need to be aware that rather mundane events also bring people to our towns.

Our little Portage excursion shows quite clearly how important this passive tourism can be to a community.

To keep teams and events and communities going, we need to all dig a little deeper. When a hockey game is staged, wouldn’t it be nice to at least half fill the arenas? When a community supper is staged, shouldn’t there be 200 to 300 in

attendance rather than 75 or 100?

When it comes time to volunteer or contribute to a local team, bonspiel, festival or any event for that matter, let’s get out and make things happen. In the bluntest of terms, sitting at home on our computers or in front of the big screen TV isn’t going to help keep your community alive. Getting involved in community events will.

So, what happens if we don’t get involved and keep our communities alive?

Quite simply, they diminish. If that happens, you can watch what is likely your biggest investment, your home, diminish in value over time. It’s hard to sell a house in a dying town. The simple message is that not only is supporting local events fun, it contributes directly to our wealth.

Not a bad deal really when you can have fun and protect your own investment at the same time. Our little trip is simply an illustration of how simple events all add up to help keep communities viable. The size of the community doesn’t matter, it’s the principle that counts.

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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Jan. 14: Rivers Legion Branch #75 general 7:30 p.m. Hall Jan. 22: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 9 a.m.

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

Jan. 31: Rivers Chamber of Commerce meeting Feb. 7-10: Golden Gals Curling tournament Feb. 11: Rivers Legion Branch #75 Exmeeting 1 p.m. downstairs Feb. 20-25: Senior Mens and Women’s Championships Feb. 26: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8 a.m.

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

Feb. 28: Rivers Chamber of Commerce meeting Mar. 11: Rivers Legion Branch #75 Exmeeting 1 p.m. downstairs Mar. 26: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8 a.m.

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

Apr. 8: Rivers Legion Branch #75 gen eral 7:30 p.m. Hall Apr. 23: Diabetes Clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8 a.m.

Apr. 24: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts lounge, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.

May 12: Rivers Legion Branch #75 Ex-meeting 1 p.m. downstairs

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Home Bodies

FAITHFULLY YOURS

By Rita Friesen

By Neil Stroschein

Points I ponder…

My “No Label”

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Name: Cassidy Renee Davis Birthday: September 26, 1999 Occupation: Bartender at Rivers Legion.

First job: Green Team Hobbies: Drawing, swimming, dancing and make-up.

In Rivers since: 2002 Where do you live? In Brandon Hometown: Born in Viking, Alberta but raised in Rivers.

Where did you attend school? Rivers Elementary and Rivers Collegiate Dream Vacation Spot: Greece, anywhere in Greece!

Favourite Food: Bacon Spaghetti Favourite holiday: Hallowe’en (spooky season).

Favourite Song or Artist: Dean Brodie “Love Would Be Enough” Favourite Sports Team: Saskatchewan Roughriders Favourite Animal: Horses Favourite TV show: How I Met Your Mother.

Favourite Actor/Actress: Noah Centineo.

When you were 12, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a singer.

On this day Jan 4

1847- Samuel Colt sells his first revolver pistol to the United States government.

1884- Last sighting of an eastern cougar (Ontario).

1904- Stanley Cup: Ottawa Silver 7 beat Winnipeg Rowing Club, 2 games to 1.

1912- The Scout Association is incorporated throughout the British Commonwealth by Royal Charter.

1935- Bob Hope 1st heard on network radio as part of "The Intimate Revue".

1958- Sir Edmund Hillary reaches the South Pole.

1970- More than 15,000 people are killed in Tonghai County, China after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake.

1998- A massive ice storm hits eastern Canada and the northeastern United States, continuing through January 10 and causing widespread destruction.

2010- The Burj Khalifa, world's tallest building at 829.8 m (2,722 ft), officially opens in Dubai.

he ancient oak stood tall and dark against the winter sky, the mighty branches outlined with pencil sketching clarity, the rough bark caught in a black and white photo. I have seen this oak, winter, spring, summer and fall, and yet, this day, its stark and barren beauty stopped me cold.

I drew in my breath and slowly, as I exhaled, a frosty screen formed between the two of us, the aged oak and the suspended wanderer. Standing there, between the then and now, I felt a deep compassion and connection to the tree. What was it that made me pause today, this day? As I silently studied the tree, I identified with its strength, how the winds that had howled about it had, in reality, caused it to create deeper, stronger roots.

I know those winds; for me, self doubt, lack of self esteem, anxiety and worry have driven my roots deep into my faith, my value system. The warmth of the sun, the nourishment of summer rains encourages upward growth and bountiful foliage. I identify with that as well, the warmth of the love and protection of the Divine create growth in and for me, and the rain of the blessings I experience cause my life to bear the fruit of love for others and gentle servanthood. Was it the fact that I am no longer young, steadily approaching the winter of my life, that this stark beauty moved me so deeply? May it be so.

In conversation with a wise farmer, one who watches the news and thinks deep thoughts, I expressed my concern with the amount of money countries spend on the exploration of outer space, the Mars explorer and the space station, for example. My point is that there are so many hungry and homeless on this planet that we would do well to spend that money here on earth and do our part to alleviate the poverty and injustice. He listened respectfully and then quietly asked if I had ever contemplated the expense that Queen Isabella of Spain had invested in Columbus for the exploration of unknown lands. It was at a time when there was poverty and hunger and homelessness in abundance.

Three sturdy ships and crews, and with the support of the Catholic Monarchs, Columbus changed the course of history. The lands discovered and claimed benefitted what was then considered the world. That put things into a perspective I had never before seen and I am still thinking on it.

Over coffee with grandchildren, we discussed the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the world as it was then, and what the effect of the Artificial Intelligence Revolution of today will have on our world as we know it. Will there be a need for guaranteed income as robots replace humans in so many aspects of every day life? What will our purpose and intent be? So far, to my understanding, people need a purpose for living. Will the mega rich own us as minions?

A type of socially accepted slavery?

Deep thought to begin a year. It should be a great one!

Where am I?

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f you are looking for a way to easily shed the pounds you gained over the holidays, don’t ask my advice.

My dieting habits range from inconsistent to nonexistent; so I am not the person to speak with if you want to know how to lose weight.

If, however, you want to shed some of the things that are weighing you down mentally, I might have some suggestions to offer. One is the subject of this column.

I would like to suggest that we make 2019 the year we go on a “No Label” diet.

Now don’t get me wrong here. There is a right time and a right place for labels. If I am buying a food item, for example, I want it to be labeled. I want to know what I am buying, where it was packaged, when it was packaged, its “best before” date and its nutritional value.

Labels are also quite appropriate on items of clothing, household chemicals, electronic products and health products (vitamins, medicines, etc.).

What I strenuously object to is the way we attach labels to people. We identify others by race, colour, country of origin, political preference and religious beliefs. These labels may sound innocent enough. “After all,” some people may argue, “people are different and we are just using these words to help differentiate one person from another.”

Unfortunately, we don’t stop there. Our natural tendency is to assign specific traits of character or personality to people, based on the labels we assign to them. And when we do that, we become guilty of prejudice, racism and bias, which, when taken to extremes, open the door for all sorts of discriminatory practices and hate crimes.

So here’s my suggestion: Let’s adopt a Biblical view of people. In Psalm 139:14, King David notes that he was “fearfully and wonderfully made” by God. Those words weren’t for David alone. They apply to every person who ever has walked or will walk on the face of this earth from creation to the day when time, as we know it, will be no more.

When God looks at us, he doesn’t see skin color, country of origin or racial background. He doesn’t favour one political party over another. Religious affiliation means nothing to him. God sees every person on earth as a person of value– an individual who, thanks to a unique blend of interests, talents and abilities, can make a positive contribution to the health and well-being of human society.

In addition to being a unique creation, every person on earth is a person whom God loves, a person for whom his Son, Jesus our Lord, died and a person who by faith in God’s son, can receive forgiveness of sins, the assurance of eternal life, membership in God’s eternal family and the power to live in ways that honour God and help others.

We should never allow our differences to divide us.

They are what make us strong. A person’s history, heritage and upbringing will give him or her a different perspective on the challenges facing society and different ideas as to how those problems can be solved. By sitting together, talking together and listening to each other, we can devise solutions that will benefit all people and make our world a better place for everyone.

That’s why I am reluctant to attach labels to other people and am very uncomfortable when they attach labels to me. We need to focus on the things that unite us. We’ve had more than our share of the things that divide.

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M.P. Robert Sopuck reflects upon 2018 Hosts a series of open houses across the region

exit the scene. Naturally, every politician has some Rivers Banner regrets, feeling as though they could have done Santa Claus wasn’t the more. But, you know, the only one with a white sewer line in Neepawa, I b e a r d t h at c ompi le d had a hand in the funding some travel miles over for that. The waterline the course of the holiday in Plumas-Glenella area. season. Dauphin-Swan New pavement in Riding River-Neepawa member Mountain National Park. of parl iament Rober t We actually f ixed the Sopuck held a series of [Tuberculosis] problem open houses across the within the park. Those constituency from Dec. are just a few of the things 17-21. O ne of t ho s e within this portion of the events was held at the constituency that I can Farmery Estate Brewery look at and feel as though in Neepawa on Thurswe made a difference on.” day, Dec. 20. Sopuck Looking back Still on the job noted to the Banner & On a personal note, While his time as M.P. Press that these events were a And a lot of people saying they’re sad is nearly o v e r , g reat op to see me go. Maybe that’s the time S o p u c k p or t u n it y was quick to t ravel for a politician to exit the scene. to add across the region and meet with Sopuck said that it started that there is still importeveryone in a positive to sink in over the course ant work to be done before setting to close out 2018. of the regional tour also he calls it a career.

“One of the things that Though the event were that his tenure serving the not overly formal affairs, riding is drawing closer we’re doing is, M.P.s are there was still some ser- and closer to an end. He being sent to regions of the ious discussion in the said that made him ref lect country where we hope to get some more support. c r owd r eg a r d i n g t he upon his time as M.P. “There is a certain My [area of expertise] is 2019 federal election.

Sopuck, who will not be poignancy to it. But, I natural resources, rural seeking a fourth term have to say that people policy, so I’m being sent as MP, said that in his in this constituency are to those areas where my estimation, things are extremely nice. I know I knowledge can be put to looking up for the federal haven’t been the perfect use. [In mid-December] M.P., but I have been I was up in the Yukon, Conservatives “In this constituency, thanked by people for the working with our canI’ll be quite honest, there efforts I put in. And a lot of didate there. Earlier in has been very little love people saying they’re sad 2018, I was in Miramichi, for Justin Trudeau. How to see me go. Maybe that’s N.B., and I think I’ll be policies seem, at times, the time for a politician to in in a few other places Banner Staff

to be squarely aimed at people like those in this constituency and people know it. For example, the carbon tax is really going to hurt rural people, who have to drive alot.

So, again there’s a lot of excitement about the new [Conservative Party] candidate Dan Mazier. He has been traveling with me to every one of these open houses. Dan and I plan to do a lot together over the next couple of months, up to the election campaign.” said Sopuck.

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WCG Annual Meeting Westman Communications Group Announces the 2019 Elected Board of Directors Westman Communications Group (Westman) held their annual general meeting (AGM) on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. At the AGM, Westman announced the elected 2019 Board of Directors. The Board is made up of 11 members of the community and this year, three new spots needed to be filled. The trio of new members joining the 2019 Board of Directors includes Jason Roblin

(Brandon), Terry Fehr (Gladstone), and Barrie Brooking (Minnedosa).

The remainder of the board consists of Dave Mahoney (Chair), Susan Brechmann (1st Vice Chair), Lorne Zacharias (2nd Vice Chair), Gail Janz (Secretary), Leo Boivin (Treasurer), Chris Kilmury, Gillian Potter, and David Leech. For the first time, Westman’s Board has three members representing communities outside of Brandon - Terry

Fehr, Barrie Brooking and Lorne Zacharias. “Congratulations to Jason, Terry, and Barrie who are joining the 2019 Board of Directors. We are very excited to incorporate into our Board, more members that represent our communities outside of Brandon.” Said CEO/President, Dave Baxter. “We look forward to working with the new Board and embracing all of their ideas in 2019.”

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Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa Member of Parliament Robert Sopuck (on the right) met with people across his constituency over the course of the holiday season, including Dan Mazier (left) who will be running as the conservative candidate in the next federal election.

in 2019. We’re talking about heading out to rural British Columbia to talk with some of the fisheries

interests there. So, I intend to work pretty hard for the rest of my term to ensure not just our constituency,

but our nation, is headed in the right direction.” said Sopuck.

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Craving Change in 2019?

Monica Truffyn

Prairie Mountian Health

As we ring in a new year, people may find themselves making resolutions for the year ahead. Often these resolutions center around goals of improved personal fitness and nutrition. If finding ways to improve your eating tops your list, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) wants you to know about the Craving Change program and how you can get involved.

Craving Change is a three-session course developed by a registered dietitian and clinical psychologist to help people under-

stand their triggers for problematic eating, discover ways to control cravings, and to maintain healthy changes!

Sherrill-Lee Hyra, a Health Promotion Coordinator, with PMH is one of the facilitators who leads Craving Change in the region. “We live in a society where outside factors greatly affect our eating. The Craving Change program takes a look at our eating environments as well as explores how emotions and learned behaviours influence the decisions we make around food,” Hyra says. “This is a necessary first step when working to-

wards sustainable changes offered in Dauphin, Glento our eating behaviour.” boro, Brandon, Hartney, If you have ever struggled Rivers, and Minnedosa. to maintain healthy eating In February there will be habits and want to feel more two classes starting in the 23 Friday, vs. Regina in control of yourNovember eating, at- 30th communities of Swan River tending a Craving Change and Killarney.

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MJHL Stats Week 13

NEXT HOME GAME

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Winnipeg Wild

29

24

4

1

0

134

54

49

Winnipeg Thrashers

31

21

6

2

2

132

75

46

Brandon Wheat Kings

29

22

7

0

0

135

71

44

Eastman Selects

31

20

9

2

0

148

95

42

Yellowhead Chiefs

28

19

7

2

0

115

81

40

Southwest Cougars

27

18

6

1

2

122

62

39

Pembina Valley Hawks

29

15

10

3

1

113

105

34

Winnipeg Bruins

29

13

14

1

1

92

95

28

Kenora Thistles

29

12

15

1

1

85

113

26

Central Plains Capitals

30

12

17

0

1

95

111

25

Interlake Lightning

29

5

22

2

0

66

139

12

Parkland Rangers

29

5

22

1

1

60

164

12

Norman Northstars

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RM Riverdale council notes December 2018 Grant Gill and Les Wedderburn attended council and funding options for the Rivers Curling Club 2020 Scotties event was discussed.

Monthly Reports: Police Stats for November were reviewed and filed. The list of accounts submitted to the Finance Committee were approved, totalling $299,406.83 (General) and $19,785.16 (Utility).

An interim budget was approved until the adoption of the annual budget. Provisional estimates adopted include General Government Services: $105,000, Protective Services: $90,000, Transportation Services: $85,000, Environmental Services: $30,000, Public Health & Welfare

Services: $15,000, Environmental Development Ser vices: $6,000, Economic Development Services: $5,000, Recreational and Cultural Services: $165,000 and Fiscal Services: $10,000. General Capital requirements borne by reserves will be $100,000, Utility Operating Requirements Water Supply: $50,000, Sewage Collection and Disposal: $20,000, Contributions to Capital: $25,000, Utility Capital Requirements borne by reserves: $30,000.

The taxes collected by the Corporation last year was $2,333,627.11. A loan from Westoba Credit Union Ltd. for the sum of $1,500,000 was approved until tax revenue comes in.

Council approved the purchase

of a Trane Chiller Unit 140 ton M# RTAC-140 as submitted by C.M.S. Services Inc. in the amount of $139,772, plus applicable taxes and that a Hydro grant rebate is to be applied for to offset part of the cost together with proceeds from insurance.

Council deemed it in the best interest of the municipality to combine both the Riverdale Recreation Commission Board and the Rivers Community Centre Rink Board into a newly formed Riverdale Recreation Advisory Board.

It was reported on the Tax Sale held Dec. 12, 2018 that three properties were retained by the municipality.

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It’s estimated that auto unique circumstances of insurance fraud costs every each fraud, financial savManitoba Public Insurance ings to MPI ratepayer, and ratepayer about $50 a year investigative excellence for an overall impact of $50 in unearthing the fraud. million.

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Suspicious claims are ha nd led by Ma n itoba Public Insurance’s Special Investigation Unit. As of

the end of this November, claims savings are more than $10 million with the SIU closing 1,600 investigations.

No. 1: “Comic Con Job” A devout fan of Comic Con, the 25-year-old woman was observed walking around Winnipeg’s Convention Centre for six hours, enjoying her favour-

ite superheroes, wizards, spaceships and zombies.

An investigator also observed the woman going on numerous shopping trips and driving the two-hour round trip from her rural home to Winnipeg. Just one problem: the woman was collecting income replacement payments after stating she was unable to work due to injuries from

a motor vehicle collision.

She told her MPI case manager she could only walk a maximum of 15 minutes before getting dizzy and was unable to drive for long periods of time. After receiving information via the Tips Line, an investigation was opened.

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Crime Doesnt Pays Continued from Page 6 With all the conclusive evidence in hand, Manitoba Public Insurance terminated the woman’s income replacement payment s a nd dema nded repayment of $34,000 in benefits already paid out.

No. 2: “Polite Arsonist” The registered owner opened a t heft claim, telling her MPI adjuster she had given her car to her 22-year-old son, who reported the keys were stolen while he was attending a house party.

The truth would become evident days later thanks to a number of witnesses, who had quite the story to share with police and MPI investigators.

One witness stated that while driving down a road in rural Manitoba around 7 a.m., he was shocked to see a man deliberately light a fire within his vehicle which was parked in a ditch.

As the vehicle quickly became engulfed in flames, the witness stopped and asked if the man was okay.

The young man replied, “Yes, thanks. And have a nice day,” before running off into the bush. The witness contacted RCMP. The investigation would also uncover that the same vehicle had been involved in a hit-and-run collision the previous evening in Winnipeg. After being awoken by the loud crash, a neighbour quickly attended to the crash site where he came upon a young man who told the neighbour “not to speak to police.”

The man, who appeared highly intoxicated, then quickly drove away in

a Dodge Nitro the same vehicle which was burned hours later in the rural ditch.

Police showed photos of several individuals to the witnesses, who were able to conclusively identify the driver. With the evidence in hand the claim was denied for false statement, resulting in a savings of $57,000 to Manitoba Public Insurance ratepayers.

No. 3: “Breakfast Blunder!”

The registered owner of the vehicle opened a total theft claim with her MPI adjuster after police found her vehicle badly damaged. She reported she had given her vehicle to her son, who told MPI staff he had gone for breakfast with his brother at a downtown hotel. The son, 45, claimed that after breakfast he went to the washroom while his brother also left their table to play VLTs. The son presumed an opportunistic thief must have taken the vehicle keys out of his unattended sweater which had been left on a chair.

The man’s story quickly unravelled when hotel staff confirmed the restaurant hadn’t served breakfast in a number of years and the brother stated he hadn’t seen his brother in over nine months.

MPI subsequently filed a Statement of Claim for repayment of the $22,800 already paid.

No. 4: “Not So Jolly Christmas Party” The Winnipeg man told his adjuster that while he and his girlfriend were attending a Christmas party, someone stole his vehicle from a parking lot. He confirmed that he was missing a key. The

man’s Dodge Journey was recovered not far from the man’s residence badly damaged after crashing into a tree.

An investigation was launched after several suspicious circumstances came to light. Investigators would learn the man and his girlfriend did return home from the party, with the male appearing highly intoxicated and agitated.

Shor t ly after ar r iv ing home t he 22-yea r- old vehicle owner was seen driving off in his vehicle.

When presented with all the facts the vehicle owner w it hdrew t heir cla im.

Savings to Manitoba Public Insurance ratepayers: $22,600.

No. 5: “Vehicle Technology Tells All” Thanks to an anonymous call to MPI’s Tips Line, Autopac ratepayers were saved nearly $40,000.

T he veh icle ow ner opened a cla i m a f ter his 2014 Nissan Titan was badly damaged after crashing into a ditch in rural Manitoba. The man claimed that he was driving at the time of the crash.

However, due to tips/ infor mat ion prov ided, investigators believed the man’s wife was actually driving and was heavily intoxicated at the time of the crash. However, police were unable to place her at the crash.

The vehicle owner was told that the vehicle’s onboard Crash Data Recorder had been removed and staff with MPI’s Training and Research Unit were going to download the data which would confirm occupants’ weight in the front seat at the time of the crash. The man then withdrew his claim.

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