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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 11, 2018
Page
2
Rural communities face youth outmigration as economies rebound, with shortages of workers and aging populations. Programs offer incentives like serviced lots, construction grants, and small business loans to lure young residents back, though building momentum takes time and effort.
The Manitoba trucking sector voices strong opposition to the provincial carbon tax and considers registering trucks in lower tax jurisdictions. Critics question the science of global warming and the effectiveness of taxes while urging voters to reflect at elections and beware rising costs.
A series of community events in Rivers and surrounding areas includes the Rivers 50 Plus Club meeting at the Civic Centre May 17 at 2 p.m. yard and bake sale May 19 at St James Anglican Church 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a diabetic clinic May 22 at Riverdale Health Centre 8-9 a.m. A Chamber of Commerce meeting May 22 at Lee’s Restaurant noon to 1 p.m. and a Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting May 23 at Kiwanis Courts 1:30 p.m. The Rivers Comets baseball games run May 27, May 30, June 3 and June 9 at various venues, with other events including Drag racing June 2-3 at Baseline Dragway, a downtown street event June 2 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a Cold Plate Supper June 3 4:30-6:30 p.m. plus Legion Auxiliary and Legion meetings June 4 and June 12 respectively. Doc Walker performs June 9 in Rapid City and Elk Horn game dates June 13.
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