With millions of people traveling on Canadian roads every day, road safety remains a top priority for staff at Transport Canada.
Intersections are one area where cars, trucks, buses, cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians all meet, creating a dynamic mix of traffic.
These crossings are some of the busiest places a driver can encounter on their travels. That’s why it’s important to “Be Alert”, avoid distractions and ensure your full attention is on the road ahead, so you can make it to your destination safe and sound.
Manitoba RCMP encourages everyone to practice the following intersection #TrafficSafety tips:
Drivers
•Slow down as you approach an intersection, stop and check all traffic before proceeding.
•Obey traffic signs and signals. Make a full stop at red lights and stop signs, even when turning right.
•At a four-way stop, remember the Right of Way rule. You must yield to the vehicle on your right.
•Leave ample room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front. It might stop unexpectedly.
•Use your signal when making turns. Ensure it is safe to turn left before doing so.
•Pedestrians have the right of way in all marked and unmarked crosswalks. Pay attention to pedestrians crossing when making any turns or at an all-way stop.
•Be prepared for the unexpected. Always look for pedestrians, changing lights, slippery road conditions and
other drivers before proceeding through an intersection.
Don’t try to speed up on a yellow light. A yellow light means slow down and prepare to stop.
Pedestrians
•Never jaywalk. Check traffic before crossing and only proceed when it is safe to do so.
•Always use crosswalks and pedestrian-activated signals when they are available. Don’t be a distracted pedestrian. Remove headphones; put away cell phones or other electronic devices when crossing the street.
•Make eye contact with drivers to ensure they see you.
“When approaching an intersection, always be prepared for the unexpected. Pay attention to pedestrians, changing lights and other drivers before proceeding through an intersection,” says the RCMP.
TIPS FOR PARENTS
Five tips for parents to teach pedestrian safety to their children are…
•Make it fun – Instead of lecturing to your kids, try to make it fun while still treating it as a serious issue.
•Be a role model – Parents are the number one role model for any young child, so make sure you are setting a good example.
•Focus on the basics – Kids will digest information about serious issues when it’s simple for them to understand.
•Mark out safe areas – Focus on teaching your kids where to position themselves when they are around roads to ensure they are in as safe a position as possible.
• Park it – Parking lots or any areas where cars commonly park require special attention. Remind your kids that vehicles can back up quickly or move without
warning.
Stop signs, yield signs, roundabouts, and traffic lights are there to keep safety at the forefront. It is dangerous to ignore these traffic signals, but unsafe drivers also face heavy fines. For example, drivers who fail to stop at stop signs or red lights, or who fail to yield to pedestrians at uncontrolled intersections, could receive a $230 fine.
Driving needs your full attention. Keep your eyes peeled and scan the road ahead to stay aware of your surroundings. By doing this, it helps you react quickly, avoid collisions, and create a safer driving environment for everyone.
ROAD SAFETY
In Canada, road safety is a shared responsibility between federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal governments.
In 2017, 97% of front seat occupants were wearing seatbelts, but, in 2020, 35% of fatally injured occupants were unbelted.
Did you know? Adults: Wearing seat belts correctly can reduce the chances of death in a collision by 47% and serious injury by 52%.
Children: Proper use of child car seats appropriate for height and weight can reduce the chances of death in a collision by 71% and injury by 67%.
In 2020, 21% of road deaths involved driver distraction, the same as in 2011. Distraction was more common among drivers under 20 (20%) and those 65 and older (25%).
In 2020, 40% of the fatalities involving drivers aged 16 to 24 were the young drivers themselves. Young drivers’ rate of being involved in a fatal collision per 100,000 licensed drivers was highest among all age groups. It’s important to make every year a safe year on the road, shares Transport Canada. With summer travel ahead, refresh your learning about legislations that affect you on the road and safety tips to protect yourself from dangerous driving situations.
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Four possible sites selected for new Neepawa rec facility
Neepawa: The Banner –Approximately 80 people came out to the “MultiFacility Site Selection Discussion” designed to ponder the future of a regional recreational facility for Neepawa and area, to replace the aging Yellowhead Centre. A local recreation committee has begun the process of locating a portion of land to construct a potential new Event Centre for Neepawa and surrounding rural municipalities with four possible sites for a new complex discussed.
Russell: The Banner –The Manitoba Animal Alliance’s team of veterinarians with the help of numerous volunteers treated well over 100 animals at the Waywayseecappo First Nation in 2024. On a recent return visit, the three veterinarians and people from various groups, with chief and council, handled 179 animals – 100 spayed and neutered along with 79 examined and vaccinated – plus 25 animals were rescued.
Moosomin: The WorldSpectator – The Citizens on Patrol Program is forming a local chapter in Moosomin to deter suspicious activities by having a presence in the community. Napoleon Mactal, organizer of the COPP group, said being an extra pair of eyes and ears for the police, they want a peaceful town and a peaceful place to live in, for themselves and for their kids. Moosomin RCMP Sgt. Trina Brace is serving as the liaison between the RCMP and the seven COPP members, with plans on getting additional community members.
Virden: The EmpireAdvance – The Virden Regional Airport transformed into a lively hub of activity, no matter if people walked in, flew in, or drove in, as all proceeds from the Virden Flying Club’s pancake breakfast went back into the club. Scenic flying tours offered aboard a Cessna 172 were a crowd favourite, along with the piping hot pancakes served.
Rivers: The Banner – The Rivers & Area Lions Club is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary. Formed on April 24, 1975, during a memorable charter night at the former Canadian Forces Base Rivers, the club has seen tremendous growth and contributions to the community over the years, helping to shape the lives of countless individuals and families along the way.
Pilot Mound: The Hometown Review – One is never too old to embellish Canada’s game in the form of hockey. Residents, families, friends and students from the Pilot
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Mound Hockey Academy didn’t take it to the streets, but one better, to the Prairie View Lodge for Family Day.
Dauphin: The Herald – As part of Dauphin Consumer’s Co-op’s ongoing commitment to heritage preservation and community engagement, the board announced $35,000 of in-kind support toward the construction of the new display facility at Selo Ukraina. The Dauphin Ag. Heritage Club will use the funds to create an agricultural heritage exhibit at the village site to house antique farm equipment, pegged at an overall cost of $232,000.
Swan River: The Star & Times – Swan Valley LP Building Solutions is bringing back its Swan Valley Person of the Year Award, which recognizes and celebrates residents who are making a positive impact in the area.
Virden: The EmpireAdvance – Members of the Virden Agricultural Society and community representatives celebrated the grand opening of the new Co-op Community Ag Barn recently. This new barn replaces two older buildings and will welcome horses into box stall accommodations for the growing number of events that are held at Virden’s agricultural grounds every spring, summer and fall.
Baldur: The Gazette – The first ever ‘Vera Bjornson Musical Leadership Award’ was presented to Steve Bjornson and family in honour of Vera’s dedication to her music and her students. Established by the Prairie Wind Music Festival board, the award serves as a tribute to a much-loved and very remarkable woman, whose music, kindness, and love profoundly impacted so many lives.
Boissevain: The Recorder – Alex Moody, the owner / operator of the Boissevain Bakeshop, formerly owned by Ron and Sharron Fikkert, was very happy to learn he won “Small Business of the Year’ from Tourism Westman at their Tribute to Tourism gala. Melissa Perkins through the Municipality of Boissevain-Morton put forth the nomination.
Vaulted ceiling
In this charming twobedroom recreation home, the two bedrooms occupy the ground floor, while upstairs is the great-room complex.
Entrance is through a decorative front door, with a side window, into a foyer. A coat closet is on the left, and adjacent is the L-shaped stairway to the second floor.
Upstairs, the great room and kitchen boast a dramatic vaulted ceiling, which continues into the covered deck at the front of the home. The gas fireplace will warm the entire great room and sliding glass doors open to the deck for al fresco dining.
Natural light will flood into the dining area from a window overlooking the side yard. The ceiling here slopes, from a high point of eight feet, toward the exterior walls on both sides of the dormer.
In the kitchen, separated from the rest of the greatroom complex by a three-seat eating bar and prep island, cleaning up will be lightened by the window over the double sink. The L-shaped counter configuration will spell efficiency for the cook.
Nearby is a two-piece powder room.
Downstairs, the first and
second bedrooms share a split bathroom that includes a linen closet.
A washer and dryer are tucked into a niche nearby.
Exterior finishes offer this home lots of character, with Tudor-style bracing in the front gable and railings around the upstairs patio.
Wood pilasters with brick bases flank the front entry.
Cladding is horizontal wood siding, complemented by painted trim.
This home measures 26 feet wide by 32 feet deep, for a total of 1,169 square feet.
Plans for design 10-2-231 are available for $735 (set of 5), $795 (set of 8) and $843 for a super set of 10. Please add GST or HST (where applicable) to both the plan price and postage charges.
Our new 52nd edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 300 plans is available for $16.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling). Make all cheques and money orders payable to “Jenish House Design Ltd.” and mail to: Jenish House Design Ltd., c/o South Mountain Press, #201 - 1658 Commerce Ave., Kelowna, BC, V1X 8A9 or see our web page order form on: www.jenish.com and email your order to: homeplans@jenish.com.
Pollinators,like bees,are vital for the environment,human food supply
Bees are the most important of all the pollinators
In Canada, Pollinator Week 2025 was celebrated from June 16 to June 22. This event was initiated by the Pollinator Partnership, which is a United States not for profit dedicated to the health, protection and conservation of all pollinators. This annual event has grown internationally and involves a broad collaboration of diverse partners.
Pollinators are organisms that play a crucial role in plant reproduction by transferring pollen from the male part of a flower (anther) to the female part (stigma). Pollinators are vital for the production of many crops, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds and also contribute to the health and biodiversity of ecosystems. They include a wide variety of species with bees being the most common. However, other important pollinators include butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, some beetles, hummingbirds and bats.
Bees are the most important group of pollinators. With the exception of a few species of wasps, it is only the bees that deliberately gather pollen to bring back to their nests for their offspring. Bees also exhibit a behavior that is called flower constancy, which means they repeatedly visit one particular plant species on any given foraging trip.
A female bee on a single foraging trip may visit hundreds of flowers, transferring pollen throughout the entire trip. Other pollinators like butterflies, moths, flies, wasps and beetles visit the flowers to feed on the nectar – or the flower itself and do not collect pollen.
There are an estimated 20,000 different species of bees worldwide with about 3,600 that are native to North America (north of Mexico). Their body length ranges from 2 to 25 mm and range in colour from dark brown or black to red or metallic green and blue. Some have stripes of white, orange, yellow or black and a few even have opalescent bands.
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Plant native plants as they have co-evolved with local insect species and provide a suitable source of nectar and pollen. Plan for continuous bloom in your garden, which is not only good for pollinators but lovely for the humans too. Provide diverse flower shapes and colours to ensure you can attract and provide for all pollinators. Choose a sunny spot as most pollinators are cold-blooded and need the sun’s warmth to be active. Ensuring you have shelter from the wind to allow your pollinators to be more comfortable. All living critters need water, so a shallow bowl filled with rocks is a great way to provide water to even the smallest pollinator. If you leave a messy bit somewhere in the garden, you will see that many pollinators will be found in this area. If you do not like to view the messy bit, tuck it in behind some vegetation so you can’t easily view it. Last but not least, do not use pesticides. Hanbidge is the Lead Horticulturist with Orchid Horticulture. Find us at www.orchidhort.com; by email growyourfuture@gmail. comor on facebook @orchidhort.
Pollinators are vital for the environment and human food supply being responsible for one out of every 3 bites of food we eat. However, pollinator populations are declining globally due to habitat loss, pesticide use and climate change. It is essential for us to protect and support pollinators in order to maintain food security, ecosystem health and biodiversity. There are many things that you can do to help provide habitat for pollinators.
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COMING EVENTS
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YARD SALES
Garage Sale, Friday, June 27, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 25 Harrison Bay, Sandy Lake. Misc. items: fishing, boating, tools, household, crafts,outdoor, etc.
ARTICLES FOR SALE
Two piece Craftsman kit includes drill and light, two batteries and charger; soldering kit for light work; oak colored television cabinet w/drawers, shelving with glass; Royal Knight six place dish set, 23 karat gold rims; antique Honderich Furniture Co. Ltd. of Milverton, ON Red Seal Cedar Chest, lined, has small hinged shelf inside. Phone 204-759-2509, Shoal Lake.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
2017 Polaris Rzr S 1000 sideby-side, red in color, 4,732 miles, winch, half windshield and mirrors. Regular maintenance. Never swamped. Second owners. Extra belt and oil included, $15,000. Located in Rossburn. Text/call 204859-6969.
WANTED
Licensed gun dealer looking for firearms in all classes, and anything firearms related. Inheritance assistance provided. Can store handguns during the ban. Call or text Keith 204-471-9015.
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Nice 20-acre retirement or subdividing opportunity 4 miles west of Brandon on paved road. 1,572 sq. ft. home including appliances, wheelchair accessible, one-level, attached garage. Also, additional adjoining subdivided five-acre lot. Immediate possession, private sale. $750,000. Call 1-204-7230083 for appointment to view, anytime.
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ROLLING
RIVER
SCHOOL DIVISION COMMERC IAL BUILDINGS FOR SALE BY TENDER
The Rolling River School Division is selling by tender, the following two buildings in Minnedosa, MB, that are surplus to its’ needs.
Transportation Garage and Office Building 154 Main Street South, Minnedosa, MB.
The building is 11,306 square feet, two stories plus mezzanine, slab on grade and has a fenced compound. The parcel has frontage along Main Street South of 252.0’ and depth of 132.0’.
Maintenance Shop / Armory Building 21-1st Avenue SW, Minnedosa, MB
The building was originally an armory and is 10,106 square feet, two stories plus mezzanine. The parcel has frontage along 1st Avenue SW of 83.65’ and depth of 265’.
Both properties are zoned CC – Commercial Central Zone.
As per provincial guidelines, reasonable consideration will be extended to proposals / bids whose objectives are to meet educational, recreational, or cultural needs within the community.
The properties are to be sold as is, where is, with the purchaser to assume any and all legal costs incurred.
The highest or any tender is not necessarily accepted. Tenders close at 12:00 Noon, Sept. 2, 2025.
Visit https://www.rrsd.mb.ca/division/tenders for property profile information / summary documents and the process to view the properties and submit a bid.
South Mountain Press
Rolling River First Nation
– EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY –
SOUTHQUILL DAYCARE SUPERVISOR
Employment and Training is seeking applications for the position of a Daycare Supervisor for the Southquill Daycare. The Daycare Supervisor will be responsible for providing learning and nourishment to the children registered in the program. The Daycare Supervisor will be supervising staff and children. They should display a friendly and positive attitude and greet parents and children by their name.
Daycare Supervisor Responsibilities:
• Managing Staff and their work schedules.
• Monitoring and supervising the children constantly.
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment.
• Cultivating relationships with children, parents, and guardians.
• Writing reports as needed.
• Registering new parents/children into the program.
• Greeting parents and addressing children by their name.
• Adhering to procedures in scheduling.
• Cognitive learning activities.
• Provide planning for weekly activities.
• Other duties, as deemed necessary.
Daycare Supervisor Requirements:
• Certificate in Early Childhood Education or over 2 years of work experience in the field.
• First Aid Training.
• Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Criminal Record Check and a vulnerable sector check.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Drivers License and reliable vehicle.
Please Submit Resumes and Signed Cover Letters before July 8, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. and addressed to: Warren Kirkness – Employment and Training Coordinator
