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A ray of sunshine for the future of farming

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Four-year-old CJ lives and breathes farming, seeding with his dad on C.S. Farms, near Polonia. The future farmer spends a lot of time “helping” his dad!

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Online– the new auction option

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Auctioneers serving the Banner & Press coverage area have had to make some adjustments. Due to COVID-19, auction services have stepped away from the crowds and taken to ‘the web’ for auction season.

Garton’s Auction Service and Fraser Auctions have shifted to using a combination of online timed and virtual live auctions through their websites.

The timed online auctions, they explained, allow bidders to place their bids ahead of the virtual auction– a valuable asset for bidders who may not have a strong enough internal connection to keep up with the virtual auction. How have the auctioneers been fairing? Well, there are ups and downs.

The way of the future Larry Garton, owner of Garton’s Auction, noted that his business began online operations in April with a small dispersal of equipment.

“ It went ver y ing the week of the well– it was a very 19th. Their first big strong event. [As of consignment sale June 11], we’ve done was also scheduled two equipment aucfor timed online t ions since, and actions from June we’re in the midst 13-20. of one now as well,” “We’ve been exsaid Garton. “The tremely happy with prices we’ve been the support we’ve getting have been been receiv i ng – fairly good, but the equipment trading cost and labour is has been going just a little bit overas strong and the whelming when it number of bidders comes to collectwe’ve had online ibles and antiques. is extremely high However, the ancompared to our tiques also open regular live aucup more possibiltions,” Campbell ities for customer relayed. “W here range– both across we’d normally have Canada and into around 300 to 400 the States.” some sitting in at our Ga r ton noted live auctions, we’ve that while auctions had from 2,000 to for antiques and 3,000 people parcollectibles have ticipating online.”

PHOTO BY LORI CAMPBELL, FRASER AUCTIONS been done via vir- Pictured, from left: Scott Campbell, owner and operator of Fraser Auctions, and auctioneer Campbell added, tual live auctions, son Jesse Campbell were all fired up for one of their online auctions. Inset: They may not have “We want to thank there are many lo- the live crowds, but they still have their screens! The Campbells kept track of biddings via the the [agricultural cations for farm Fraser Auction website. sector] for their supsales that don’t get port and patience a reliable connection.

Fraser receiving way of the future– at least in auction Fraser Auction has in figuring out how to do “I imagine those will part. We’ll probably keep large online crowds done this year has been this– It wouldn’t be successstay as timed auctions,” doing pre-bidding online, Getting its start on April online. And, as of June ful without them.” said Garton. “It looks like by phone and by proxy 15, Scott Campbell told the 11, an auction was booked [online auctions] will be the prior to our live auctions.” Banner & Press that every for almost every day dur-

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Airport Farming Project supports local facilities

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press The Yellowhead Centre and Neepawa Curling Club will be getting a vital infusion of cash this fall. The annual Airport Farming Project, headed by Enns Bros. in Neepawa, uses land at the Neepawa airport to grow a crop and splits the profits each year between the two facilities. This will be the sixth year running the project.

Jeff Cook, agronomist for Enns Bros., noted that they have finished seeding this year’s crop, which is a red spring wheat. “Tonn Seeds, from Plumas, they gave us a deal on it,” Cook explained. He added that they also got a discount on fertilizer from Redfern.

The equipment used is John Deere machinery, run by the staff at Enns Bros. “Part of the reason we use Enns Bros. staff is so that the guys get a chance to run some equipment in a field scenario,” Cook said, which gives them more knowledge about the

equipment they’re selling and servicing. “Also, we do our agronomy service program out there for free,” he added. “We variable rate apply fertilizer out there.

That field’s extremely variable, it goes from some very wet stuff that produces well to some wet stuff that’s kind of on the saline side, kind of salty, that doesn’t produce very well. And then there’s some very gravelly areas out there, too. So we try to adjust the fertilizer to what the expectations are for yield, so we’re not spending too much in places where it’s not going to pay us back.”

A few other community members also contributed to the seeding this year.

“We borrowed Gerald Boyd’s tandem truck for this... and Matt Lowry’s tandem too,” Cook noted.

“That’s one thing we’re short of at Enns, we don’t have any trucks. We rely on farmers’ kindness to lend us some trucks.”

Cook estimated the crop will be ready for harvest between late August and mid-September, at which

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The Elie red spring wheat, from Tonn Seeds, seeded by Enns Bros., has come up at the Neepawa Airport field.

point they will know how much yield they get and will have a better idea of how much profit will come from the crop.

Each year, Cook noted that they end up donat-

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Neepawa & Area, Rapid City 4-H Beef Clubs to wrap up season with live televised sale Submitted Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef club In mid-March, when restrictions due to COVID-19 were announced, leaders of the Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef Club started discussing contingency plans for the 2020 achievement day show and sale. With many other spring shows switching from in-person to virtual, the club did not have to re-invent the wheel!

In mid-April, it became evident that holding a normal achievement day show and sale would not be possible, as 4-H Canada had banned all in-person gatherings and 4-H Manitoba started offering ideas for finalizing the year. As a result of the unknown and with all of our families involved in grain farming, we knew decisions had to be made quickly, before seeding was underway.

Many clubs simply folded and members were forced to find a sale for their animals on their own. The 4-H motto is “Learn to do by Doing.” To quit was just not an option for our group and as leaders, we felt it important to teach our members how to make something positive from adversity. As a result, the Neepawa & Area 4-H Club voted to hold a virtual achievement day.

The Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef Club has 15 enthusiastic members, both new and exper ienced, who have worked hard throughout the year and even harder in the last few months. Andrea Bertholet, an experienced livestock photographer and videographer, was readily available to assist our members with photos and videos of their 2020 4-H projects.

On June 6, a carefully scheduled day was held at the Beautiful Plain Ag Society. While we could

not gather as a 4-H group, each family was given a scheduled time and Andrea was able to spend a few minutes with each member, giving helpful pointers and answering any questions they had. This turned out to be a great experience for many, including two of our newest members, who are new to the cattle world.

“I was a little nervous, but once I got doing it [showing], I felt better and happy and I was having fun and then once I was done [with the video and photo], I felt like I did a good job!” said 4-H member Morgan Dyke “It was kind of nervewracking, like most things are the first time you try them, but it was also pretty fun!” said 4-H member Keegan Dyke Achievement day show goes virtual Every year, our achievement day is attended by many grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbours, friends, community members and sponsors. They look forward to our achievement as much as the members.

Many of the virtual shows held this spring were done on Facebook, however, realizing that Facebook restricts participation, we felt that the creation of a separate website would be most beneficial. The website can be viewed at www. neepawaarea4h.com.

A show cannot happen without a judge and with moving to a virtual show, the judge cannot touch or see the animal in person, which makes it challenging.

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Fat Stock Sale going live on NACTV The Neepawa & Area 4-H Fat Stock Sale will also not occur as usual. One of the clubs felt it best for their group to sell their animals privately. After consultation with some of our biggest business supporters in the area, the Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef Club was confident in moving forward with a video sale online. The Rapid City 4-H Beef Club will be joining us in the video sale.

NACTV, our local television station, will be hosting the sale live on their network, while the sale will be streamed live on www.nactv.tv/live or neepawaarea4h.com. Video of the animal will be playing, while Tyler Slawinski will be back as our auctioneer.

The sale will be held Wednesday, July 1 at 1:00 p.m.

Buyer letters have been distributed and we ask that all prospective buyers pre-register on our website to assist with settlement and keep the sale moving quickly. If you did not receive a letter or would like more information, please visit our website.

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As a way to engage our community, the members also thought it would be fun to host a “People’s Choice Judging Competition.” The four animals that our members will be judging will have video posted for any interested participants to view and place. Those with the same placings as our judges will have their names entered into a draw to win a BBQ Beef Pack, valued at $100! Visit our website for entry information.

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the opportunities presented to us, we can educate others on what our club, 4-H and raising livestock is all about.

As leaders, we are thrilled at the enthusiasm and positive attitude the members have displayed and congratulate all of them on a job well done in 2020. The club would like to express sincere appreciation to our community and surrounding area for their support

with our 2020 show and sale. We would especially like to thank Gladstone Auction Mart for sponsoring our online sale and auctioneer expenses.

For further information, please contact by phone or text Shelley Bjarnarson (204) 856-3583; Dalyse Robertson (204) 841-0736; or Bruce Rosling (204) 871-1176.

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The 2016 Census of Agriculture found that in 2015, 280,315 people were employed in agricultural operations across Canada, which is less than 1 per cent of the country’s population. While some urban Canadians still know people who actively farm or have jobs that are dependant on the agricultural sector, Canadians overall have lost their first hand knowledge of farming. “More and more, there’s a disconnect,” said Carson Callum, the general manager of Manitoba Beef Producers. Susan Riese, Manitoba Pork’s manager of Public Relations and Consumer Marketing Programs, echoes this, saying, “Many youngsters today have never even seen a live pig. They’re not aware that popular food items, like pork chops, bacon and sausage, comes from pigs.”

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Neepawa Banner & Misconceptions Continued on Page 13 Press Deerborn said the biggest misconception they face is With Manitoba being that farmers have endless access to capital.

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Progressive Agriculture Safety Days is recognized as the largest rural safety and health education program for children in North America. Traditionally, Safety Days are one-day events featuring a mix-and-match of stations that are fun, engaging and hands-on.

Stations cover everything from sun safety and recognition of chemical look-a-likes to avoid exposure, to farm equipment safety. However, in 2020, Safety Day events may look a little different.

“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of spring Safety Days were cancelled or postponed,” says Marcel Hacault, CASA executive director. “The health and safety of children, volunteers and community members is paramount at all times and, of course, that’s never more important than during the pandemic.”

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PAF created a Daily Learning Drop series, available on Facebook and YouTube. A total of 68 consecutive drops provide timely safety and health information to teachers, parents and children in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. PAF is also exploring additional virtual opportunities for children to experience a Safety Day while at home.

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Both CASA and PAF look forward to when in-person Safety Days can resume and encourage communities to apply for a 2021 Progressive Agriculture Safety Day. “Even though no one is sure what will happen in the future, we are hopeful that in-person Safety Days can resume as soon as it’s safe to do so,” says Hacault. “We’d encourage communities to start planning and send in an application for 2021.”

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PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON They’ve been inseparable we’ll get our reserve and spring melt could replenish animals since birth. back,” groundwater Teichroeb said. levels, giving to give in a stock feeder is going against its own them water and be With the lack of moisture him optimism about the able to search– suggesting that re- was we’re getting [access to] a special reload them later.

2019 feed growing forecast. designation and during the growing need to shorten up the we Crown land back.” season travel Another significant chal- So that is very impactful on time,” After a public consulta- provide a new, fairer process last year, forage and he added. the industry,” of allocating agricultural “It feed will, lenge Teichroeb ex- without tion in the spring of that Teichroeb said grains were in short a doubt, negatively 2018 leases and permits. plained. supply about modernizing by winter, when pasture has arisen recently is a go back “We need to really impact our industry.”

“So we do know to government and change in transportation Agricultural Crowns the grazing is no longer for Lands make an (ACL) Program, the acquisi- sure that it is going to be tion. “The [feed] costs op- regulations. Previously, that a concerted effort Positive potential some type we change that. It is were farmers were significant from last Despite the challenges tion of agricultural Crown Teichroeb of an auction,” year... transport theirallowed to simply unacceptable, and PATERSON explained about lands had been put on that go along with the PHOTO BY SONYAThat was certainly livestock a lot of hold the new lease very for a duration the busiresearch while allocation that the impactful of 48 hours, government was process. ness of living things, for many ranch- but near Arden. there in “What the time has now been is out there... supports the are always ers across Manitoba– the Paterson farm, new projects and andthe process of assessing working on is we’re still current friendly cow at the policies amending the ACL across Canada, for that and reduced. “We rely heavily cattle practice of bringing opportunities that including this and regulations that mat- on the eastern there. And currently, can im- Program. are out at pasture, cows the ter,” On will market prove Teichroeb Nov. and we have a 99.9 the industry. “I’m just 8, 2018 said, noting now we feed for winter, the Crown Lands Amend- govern this new act. So we per cent super excited have been told that that the large amount are busy preparing success about the new ment While cattle producers Act was announced. are in the midst of that. I snow the province saw of we will need to comply with cattle rate, meaning those year, and the opportunities think Agriculture Minister the winter means thatover 36 hours of trucking and we’re are alive. And so now, that lie ahead,” Teichroeb According to the GovernEichler’s goal is going against our own the then have to unload ment of Manitoba, said. “One those research– the the first auction thisto have our government significant thing that was new legislation will fall. protect for us this year Community Pastures, using More “beef” on page B7

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s r e p or t e d i n t he March 9 edition, the Grade 12 Interdisciplinary Studies in Science class at Rivers Collegiate planned a project for Riverdale Harvest.

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

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

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

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tion to the schools. cans from the school foyer into and Chimo Beach areas for con- put away in the proper place on Pupils co-ordinated the entire the church basement the after- tributions from the community. the shelving units. They were month-long promotion, which noon of March 21, where the When all was said and done, fantastic! We are very, very culminated in a ceremonious food was weighed and sorted. the scales at Riverdale Harvest pleased.”

Elementary school staff mempresentation on March 20 to Although the project was a sen- noted a total of 434 pounds, “a Riverdale Harvest president ior students brainstorm, the en- fabulous amount,” says Heather. ber/Harvest volunteer Yvonne This week willschool givewas you some specific to answer in initiated regards to the Crouch a similar camtireI high encouraged “We are soquestions pleased they decided Heather Gray and Liliane.

Because the snow had melted am to Iparticipate.

Where photo. The collegiate to help those we serve. A lot paign in her school. That threeso much, the canoe could not hosted a poor boy floor hockey of times kids don’t get enough week effort simply encouraged be portaged across the street to tournament in which to play, credit but this group of students students to leave product in 1) The information in the photo can be found on a historic sign that has been Zion Church (home of River- athletes had to pay with food for certainly deserves some praise. the canoe; 87 pounds of food __________. dale Harvest). Rather, placed the teens along the canoe.

Some students also All students stayed behind to was collected from the younger As youcanvassed travel along ___ of these signs complete group on Thursday, March 22. carried bags, boxes and2) garbage Rivers,this Oakroute, River you helpwill checkencounter expiry dates, sort and

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think it’s time to re-visit some definitions.

They are open to debate and that is welcomed.

What you are reading right now is a column, sometimes called an editorial. A column is one person’s opinion. An editorial can be one editor’s opinion, but often, it depicts or describes a collective opinion of an editorial board and is therefore classed as the editorial stance of a newspaper. I have always had a problem with that process, as I believe a person should attach their name to an opinion; a newspaper isn’t a person, so it can’t really have an opinion. In my view, editorials written by an editorial board and posted as the opinion of the newspaper is not a very good idea. Opinions need to be traceable to one person, to an accountable source.

Letters to the editor also need to be traceable to a person. The 21st century equivalent to letters to the editor is the flood of comments on a website. Many newspapers run websites and allow unidentified comments to be posted there. They invest a fair amount of time and money into “monitoring” the comments, which I think is a waste of both time and money. I have often asked why a newspaper would even allow an unidentified comment on their website, but would never think of allowing an anonymous

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Another definition that needs to be re-visited is racism. The word has been so adapted and adopted that I doubt many will agree with me, but it’s my opinion that racism is the wrong word to describe the horrible social ill that we call racism. Here’s why I believe that the word racism or racist is an incorrect use of the English language. There is only one race, the human race. If, in fact, there were many races, they could not genetically mingle. Every nation or group of human beings on earth are genetically capable of propagating with every nation or group other human beings.

That all said, the horrible social ill that we call racism, should be called prejudice. It is a much better definition. I will be the first to admit that, on occasion, I have fallen into prejudice. I doubt there is any person who hasn’t. It’s wrong and needs to be dealt with.

It can be only dealt with by working through it and overcoming it. Working through means getting to know other people, other cultures and other beliefs. Working through can involve learning from peaceful demonstrations, but it must never involve looting, burning or destroying private or public property. It can’t involve religion based intolerance, regardless

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If I don’t agree with someone, I try my best to get to know them, to become familiar with what they believe. Life is all about relationships.

Skin colour means nothing to me. It doesn’t mean anything to God, either, as can be best summed up in the song lyrics, “Red and yellow, black and white, they are all precious in God’s sight.”

It is not prejudice to assess people’s actions.

The actions that most need assessment in our minds is the actions we ourselves take. Beyond that, it’s important to, based on facts, research and observation, assess other people’s actions.

Has a particular action made life better or worse? That’s the basic criteria. Actions might be words, they might be work or they might

be any number of social interactions. Assessment of what we and others do is an ongoing, life-long process. Good actions should be supported, bad actions need to be discouraged.

It’s pretty simple. It seems that the words we use to describe ourselves and our society have slipped badly, become sloppy and ill-informed.

There is, perhaps, no more important human task than to carefully choose our words and our actions.

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

Elder Housing Innovations – Part 2

Last week we looked at the Dementia Village in Amsterdam and how they are created a very innovative way of caring for the elderly. Today we will explore some other housing options that are found in the Netherlands.

Assisting with and helping the elderly is a very important part of the Dutch housing system. The government wants people to live in place for as long as possible so many of the personal care homes are being closed. There are quite a few excellent examples of innovative housing programs in the Netherlands geared towards helping elderly. One such project allows students to live rent free alongside elderly resident as part of a project to ward off the negative effects of aging. In return for a small rent free apartment, the Humanitas retirement home in Deventer asks the students to spend at least 30 hours helping residents per month. They can do anything from watching sports, offering company when seniors are ill which can help combat loneliness.

The program ensures a bit of the outside world is brought into the home and that a warmth between all parties is created. They can come and go as they wish but they must adhere to one golden principle: Do not be a nuisance to the elderly. It is an interesting idea to increase the relationships between various generations.

In Beekmos, Houten, Netherlands an innovative program combined elderly woman and young women often who had children and social issues. The partnering agencies on this project were Stichting Timon a young adult welfare organization and Habion a housing corporation specialized in affordable housing for seniors. The program is a project of housing for young mothers/young adolescents living with elderly residents in an “assisted living environment”. (Social Housing in Europe, Michela Braga and Pietro Palvarini 2013) There are 17 units of housing in the project. 13 are dedicated to the young mothers or young girls who can not live with their families. The other four units are reserved for coaches

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selected from the elderly population. The elderly residents serve as a coach for the young women. The elderly bring life experience and can offer useful advice for the young ladies.

On the reverse end, the relationships are good for the elderly because it offers the opportunities to add a sense of meaning to their lives and builds relationships.

The design and location of the building are important. The building itself is located in the city center. That makes it easier for both the seniors and the young ladies to access services and goods. The seniors live on the ground floor while the upper apartments are reserved for the young ladies. The rooftop terrace, collective meeting spaces and consulting rooms create spaces that encourage meeting and intermingling.

The innovative features of this program are as follows: • It is an intergenerational project. Complementary needs of two social groups are combined in order to create synergies.

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• It not only responds to housing problems, but also to the need to build social relationships.

• The project aims at creating an assisted living environment providing additional services to housing.

Out of the box thinking is what it will take to truly house and nurture various special populations. Mixing generations and ensuring active programming are all tools to create and sustain meaningful programs aimed at helping seniors live their golden years in the best possible situation.

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

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By Rita Friesen Lilacs, caraganas and rhubarb…

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s one drives around the prairie countryside, there is evidence of where farm yards once stood, proud and occupied. There is evidence where pioneer men and women sought for the familiar, a touch of home. A bit of research revealed that the shrubs that become bushes, both the caraganas and the lilacs, were brought by settlers from Europe. Both species are fast growing, providing the needed shelter from the wind and beauty. The one source was adamant that the caragana was invasive, a foreign import that marred the natural landscape. But– “Caragana establishes itself quickly in its early years, grows slowly after reaching maturity and can live for over 50 years, if maintained. It is also remarkably drought resistant and as a legume, its roots fix nitrogen in the soil. All of these factors made Caragana an ideal plant for farmers who sought to protect soil and crops.” Also known as a pea shrub, the f lowers are edible. Find a vacant or abandoned farm and you probably will find caraganas.

The lilacs are a tad more attractive to me, the scent of their blossoms a landmark of early summer. They, too, are fast growing, multiply quickly and are hardy.

Folk lore tells me they were frequently planted beside a church, a gentle scent for a bride, and a comforting,

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his coming week, Canadians will commemorate this country’s 153rd birthday. By now, we will know what form those celebrations will take.

One thing is certain. They won’t be as well-attended or as extensive as they have been in the past. The memories of our encounter with COVID-19 will still be with us and some parts of the country may still be subject to strict protective orders. We will still need to keep our distance and stay safe.

Every Canada Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate the privileges that are ours as citizens of this country. It gives us time for sober ref lection— time to look at how well we are caring for each other and how efficiently we are using the resources God has entrusted to us. Finally, Canada Day allows us to evaluate our effectiveness as global citizens and ask ourselves if we are doing all we can to help make our world a better place for all who share it with us. So, what have we seen so far this year?

The past six months have deepened my appreciation for our democratic system of government. It has enabled us to design and implement programs to help individuals and businesses who have suffered severe hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while at the same time preventing those in power (prime ministers, premiers and cabinets) from acting without the consent of or any accountability to Parliament or Legislative Assemblies.

For that, our elected representatives deserve our thanks.

I’ve also gained a new appreciation for those who

covering scent for a mourner... could be true… They are hardy, can endure drought or wet, winter’s cold does not deter them. Good stuff for a prairie plant.

And, find a vacant or abandoned farm and you will probably find lilacs.

You will find rhubarb as well. First considered a medicinal plant, now “Rhubarb is now classified as a superfood for its ratio of health benefits to calories– only seven calories per 100 grams. Savvy slimmers have also realized it actually speeds up the metabolism. High levels of calcium mean it is a fat-free alternative to dairy, products which lowers cholesterol.” The plant originated in Northern China and the expense of importing it encouraged Europeans to grow the plant.

All through history, it is acknowledged that the leaves are poisonous. The plant has its advocates. I do recall that as a child, I enjoyed dipping the fresh broken stalk into sugar and munching away. There was the year I tried to eradicate it from the garden and gave up.

Even the minutest remnant grew. It does hide well in a Saskatoon or strawberry pie… or mixed with pineapple, and in a crumble. I see the fruit as an additive, but not an enhancer! The garden plant is a fruit, not a vegetable. It was an essential source of vitamins for pioneers, after a winter lacking fresh fruit or vegetables.

And, find a vacant or abandoned farm and you will probably find rhubarb!

One of my favourite pastimes is driving around the countryside, checking crops, imagining the activity that once ruled the now decaying farm sites. Each one of them was built with a dream. The plantings are evidence. Each yard that has held my heart has had Shasta daisies, evergreens and peonies. And lilacs, caraganas and rhubarb. oversee government departments; especially Public Health. They displayed remarkable calm in the face of a crisis that was constantly evolving. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for the way in which they have handled this crisis and for the vigilance we know they will display in the future.

I have always valued the work done by the health care professionals in our local area. Recent events have deepened my appreciation for them and for the police, fire and ambulance workers who support them. We certainly cannot complain about the high quality of service we have received. We celebrate their dedication this Canada Day. Finally, I have gained a new appreciation for those who live in my community— my neighbours, friends who own businesses in town and all who are working hard to provide the goods and services that we need.

They have not had an easy time. Some have had to close their businesses completely. Others have had to work reduced hours or reduce the services they can offer. We’ve all been denied activities we take for granted— coffee with friends, church services, travel to visit family, etc. For some, adapting to the public health orders has been easy. For the rest of us, well, let’s just say we’re doing our best.

As I write these words, there are signs that conditions are improving. Governments are looking for ways to reopen the economy and allow people to get back to work. Any relaxation of the current restrictions will be welcomed by all.

But the need for vigilance remains. Our prayer must always be: “God, keep our land glorious and free.” God cannot answer that prayer without our help. We must keep the promise we make every time we sing our national anthem: “O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.”

We must promote, encourage and defend the traditions and values that have made this country great. Canada needs dedicated and vigilant citizens who will do this consistently; and we need them now more than ever.

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ccording to the calendar it is now officially summer. We look for some lighter clothing in the closet and change into out sandals.

I noticed that my neighbor’s little vegetable and f lower garden is doing very well after some rain we had. Those pesky little mosquitoes are doing well also.

I saw some pictures of the devastation nature brought on to some of the farmer fields with the hail and storm. So sad to see and hear of the setback some are experiencing.

Still, we know there is a routine. We are done with winter and next winter is still awhile away. God created it in such a way that He provided for our needs with each season.

Thankfully we can soon eat some of the produce that the soil provided. My rhubarb bush was covered with snow during the winter. Now I am sharing a lofty crop with my neighbours.

God made sure that He crated a perfect earth.

When the land produced vegetation “God saw that it was good” (Genesis 1:12).

Let us trust in the Lord this week.

On this Day June 26

1854- Robert Borden, the 8th Prime Minister of Canada, was born on this day in Grand-Pre, Nova Scotia.

1925- “The Gold Rush”, directed, starring and written

by Charlie Chaplin, is released.

1945- Canada signs the United Nations (UN) Charter in San Francisco, California, as a founding member (50 nations) of the organization. The UN will replace the League of Nations, which was created under the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.

1959- Queen Elizabeth & President Eisenhower open St Lawrence Seaway.

1977- Elvis Presley sings in Indianapolis, the last performance of his career.

1978- Air Canada Flight 189 to Toronto overruns the runway and crashes into the Etobicoke Creek ravine. Two of 107 passengers on board perish.

1989- Canada updates coins with a new portrait of the Queen.

2016- Panama Canal’s third set of locks opens for commercial traffic, doubling the Canal’s capacity at an estimated cost of $5.25 billion.

2018- Polio outbreak confirmed in New Guinea by WHO, 18 years after it was declared free of the disease.

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Everyday Encounter Name: Jemma Jahns Birthday: November 27th Occupation: Administrator, Redfern Farm Services First job: Eisler Apiaries Hobbies: Travelling, S p e n d i n g t i m e w it h family and friends, and running. If you live in town, you may see me run past your house multiple times a week. I absolutely LOVE to run!

I n R iver s/ R ap id Cit y/Oa k R iver Since: July 1998 Where do you live?

Dominion Street Hometown: Stewarton, Scotland Where did you attend school? Nether Rober t land Pr imar y school (Scotland), Rivers Collegiate, Assiniboine Community College, and Brandon University.

D r e a m Va c a t i o n Spot: Ireland. Although I was born and raised in Scotland, I still have not made it to Ireland. It is at the top of my list!

Fa v o u r i t e Fo o d : Apple Crisp or Scones with jam and cream. I also LOVE Pizza.

Favourite holiday: Easter Favourite Song or Artist: Depends on my mood. Four artist you will always find on my playlists are Bon Iver,

Beyonce, Mumford and Sons, and Abba Favou r ite S por t s Te a m : S c u n t h o r p e united F.C. and the Minnesota Vikings Favourite Animals: Cats and Otters Favourite TV show: Too many to list but the first ones that came to mind are Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Succession,

and Coronation Street.

Favou r ite A c t or/ Actress: Meryl Streep When you were 12, What did you want to be when you grew up? I have absolutely no idea. When I was much younger, I wanted to be a dentist.

Comment: Keep your stick on the ice Rivers, you are doing great!

A Reply to “A Crisis of Faith” Part Three

The third statement in Mr. Strohschein’s article “A Crisis of Faith” (from the June 5th edition of the Banner) I wish to discuss is where it was mentioned that God did not send COVID-19, but that: “It came on it’s own.” Does that mean God was caught off guard? Did it just happen and He turned a blind eye? When I read the Bible, it tells me of a sovereign, omniscient and omnipresent God who is in complete charge and control of everything and nothing happens without His knowledge. In fact, all things are governed by Him and He knows the past, present and future.

• Psalm 139:4 - “Before a word is on my tongue, you, Lord, know it completely.”

• Proverbs 16:33 - “The lot is cast into the lap, but it’s every decision is from the Lord.”

• Isaiah 46:10 - “I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand and I will do what I please.’”

• Matthew 10:29,30 - “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground without God’s will. And even the very hairs of your head are numbered.”

God knows the minutest detail of His creation and He knows every event that occurs, no matter how insignificant it appears to us. Would we expect anything less from the Creator of the entire universe?

• Hebrews 4:13 - “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight…”

Do we need to be frightened when events like COVID-19 occur? Scripture tells us If we have faith in Jesus Christ, there is nothing to fear, for Jesus Himself said: • John 14:27 - “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

• The Apostle Paul tells us: • Romans 8:28 - “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him…” And continuing on regarding the sparrows mentioned above, Jesus continues: • Matthew 10:31 - “So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

Please believe me when I say that I do know how worrisome and frightening life can be, but the Bible tells us that we may have eternal life in Heaven if we would put our faith and trust in Jesus Christ, just as Scripture tells us: • 1 John 5:4,5 - “for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world?

Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.” • 1 John 5:11,12 - “...God has offered us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son does not have life.”

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Shirley Margaret Whelpton W H E L P TO N : S h i r l e y Margaret (Seater) was born in the RM of Daly on June 7, 1930 and passed away peacefully on June 1, 2020 at Brandon Regional Health Centre with her family at her side. She is survived by sons, Ryan (Cherri) and Dale; grandchildren, Angela (Cale), Darren (Kaylie), Luke and Clark; great granddaughters, Oaklyn and H a r l y n ; sisters, Beverly (Robert), Marilyn (Tosh) and sister-in-law, Dorothy. She was predeceased by her husband, Harvey; sister, Elaine and brother, Edmund. Shirley married Harvey Whelpton, June 8, 1957 and they settled in the Kirkham’s Bridge area. Shirley was very involved in the community and church.

She was an active member in ACW, St. James Choir, Kirkham’s Bridge WI, Hospital Guild and Harrow Community Club. She always took time to follow sons and grandchildren in their sports and other events. Later in life Shirley and Harvey spent winters in Texas, enjoying golf, dancing and trips to Mexico. Shirley and Harvey retired to Brandon in 2007. A private family Memorial Service was held at Brockie Donovan Chapel on June 5, 2020. Interment for Shirley and Harvey followed at Roseville Cemetery. Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1379 Kenaston Blvd., Winnipeg, MB, R3P 2T5; Rivers and Area Community Foundation, Box 714, Rivers, MB, R0K 1X0 or to a charity of choice.

Rest in Peace Dear Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.

To view the service or to leave a message of condolence, please visit Shirley’s tribute page at www.brockiedonovan.com.

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Grants could be seen as double edged sword for Minnedosa heritage sites Provincial funding helps in some ways, but restricts in others

By Kira Paterson Rivers Banner Two sites in Minnedosa, the Myers house and McKay House, are receiving grants, but the designation for the grant money is not exactly what they had in mind. On June 9, the Manitoba G over n ment relea sed details on $750,000 in grants being awarded to historic sites throughout Manitoba through the Heritage Resource program, but these grants were given out for specific purposes which might not have been at the top of some owners’ priorities.

McKay House receives money for assessment The McKay House is owned by Shawn Traill and Andrea Playter, who purchased the home with the intention of leasing it short term to people holidaying in Minnedosa.

The large stone house, located on Fourth Street, was built in the late 1800s

by James McKay and Traill and Playter have been working to restore it since they purchased it in 2014. The province allocated a $3,150 grant to help pay for a condition assessment of the property. “It’s for an engineer

[to assess the property], it’s not to do any work,” Tr a i l l ex pl a i ned . “ It mea ns spend i ng over $6,000 for an engineer and they’ll reimburse me half.” He added that once he knows what work needs to be done, he will contact contractors for a quote and then apply for another grant from the province to help pay for the work itself. Whether or not they get another grant for the actual work is another question.

Tr a i l l s t a t e d t h a t they’ve applied for heritage grants from the province every year since they bought the home and this is the first time they’ve received one. They had been hoping to get some money to help pay for r enov at ion s , b e c au s e they know the stonework will be needing repointing and they have done several other restorations to the property without getting any assistance from grants already.

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The home was built in 19 01 in Queen A nne Revival style, featuring several turrets, giving it the look of a castle. The grant for this building was $12,500 and is to be used to replace siding and roof trim on the building.

Rober ts ex pla ined that the work they were hoping to do is not what they received money for.

He noted that they were hoping to replace the windows on the top f loor of the building, to make them look more original, as they had been replaced in the 1980s. They had hoped to receive a grant to help pay for that, as well as a little bit of new siding, which would have been part of the project.

Instead, they received money t hat is mea nt only for new siding and roof trim, which isn’t something that was in their renovation plans.

Roberts noted that he has spoken to someone from the provincial heritage conservation program, hoping to get it sorted out and perhaps reallocate the money to use on windows, however, at this point, he said they are unsure if they’ll be able to use the money at all.

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“I know from living in rural communities for my entire life that projects such as these invoke community pride,” said MLA Nesbitt. “I am pleased that communities continue to undertake projects to honour our past so that future generations know the history of their community.”

The Cardale School Commemorative Committee will receive $2,500 to erect a memorial to the Cardale School and its students and teachers. The memorial will include a brief history of the school building.

The Rural Municipality of Pipestone will receive $4,193 to work with a professional consultant on producing an interpretive master plan for a series of trails in the municipality. The Peanut Line Trail has already been established but has not yet been interpreted. “Our government is pleased to invest in initiatives that will help community groups and organizations preserve pieces of Manitoba history to share with future generations,” said Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox, who awarded a total of $255,000 for 50 projects across Manitoba. “It is important that we honour our past as we look to Manitoba’s bright and exciting future.”

Baseball returning to Rivers Westman Senior Baseball Leagues are set to go in July with several COVID-19 restrictions. The SouthWest League has 10 teams in two divisions. Hamiota, Oak River, Rivers, Virden and Elkhorn form the North division, while the South consists of Boissevain, Deloraine, Souris, Reston and Wawanesa. Hartney has joined with Reston this season.

The Border League has eight teams in two divisions. Clearwater, Baldur, Cartwright and Pilot Mound in the West, while Altona, Carman, Morden and Winkler constitute the East. Killarney will only play exhibition games in 2020. Each league has two playoff tournaments.

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