Brandon Sun By: Kyle Darbyson
Eleanor and Marlin Beever survey the Crown land that runs adjacent to their own property located just south of Rivers. The farming couple told the Sun on Tuesday afternoon that they’ve fallen in love with this land over the last couple decades and don’t want to see it destroyed by a proposed aggregate mining operation that is being brought forward by Western Asphalt Products. (Kyle Darbyson/The Brandon Sun)
RIVERS The Riverdale Municipality hosted a public hearing Tuesday evening to gauge residents’ reaction to an application for a conditional-use order that would allow Western Asphalt Products to set up aggregate mining operations just south of town.
Manitobans reminded to be ready for extreme cold weather
Corwyn Friesen, mySteinbach
Posted on 12/21/2020 at 3:57 pm
With the onset of cold weather conditions beginning Tuesday, Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living is reminding Manitobans across the province of health concerns related to colder temperatures that are expected in the coming days.
Exposure to cold can result in health problems such as frostbite or hypothermia, which can be life-threatening.
COVID-19 restrictions can add further challenges. Public health officials remind all Manitobans to follow current health orders and guidelines. Up-to-date information can be found at gov.mb.ca.
Anyone who is not dressed for cold weather is at risk, although health risks are greatest for: