Starting September 11th
The Roland Friendship Club
55 Plus Activities
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News & Notes
August 20th
World Mosquito Day!
First established in 1897, when the link between the Mosquito and Malaria was discovered by Sir Ronald Ross.
This event is still significant and celebrated today, as a means of promoting the progess and precautions we should all take for the diseases the Mosquito carries.
Did you know there are over 3500 species, 175 of those in North America.
The Mosquito is listed as the #1 most deadly creature on earth!
It transmits more than 10 life threatening diseases.
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July 11 to August 29
Hatha Yoga
Instructor: Lindsay
CANCELLED
Tuesdays July 11th to August 29th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$5.00 per class
In Roland, in the back yard.
This is an outside class, please bring your own water bottle, and bug protection.
FMI: Call the RM Office 204-343-2061
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August 19th
Town-Wide Yard Sale!
9:00 am till 2:00 pm
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July 17 to August 24
The Perseid Meteor Shower is perhaps the most beloved meteor shower of the year for the northern hemisphere. This annual event occurs from July 17th to August 24th.
Perseid Meteors tend to strengthen in number as late night deepens into midnight, and typically produce the most meteors in the wee hours before dawn. But feel free to start the campfire, get the lounges and snacks out at dusk!
Typical viewing averages 60 to 100 meteors an hour. Unfortunately, in 2017, these meteors will have to contend with the light of a waning gibbous moon.
The Perseid Meteors radiate from a point in the constellation, Perseus the Hero, but, as with all meteor shower radiant points, you don't need to know Perseus to watch the shower. They are typically fast and bright meteors. They frequently leave persistent trains.
The predicted peak in 2017, is the night of August 11-12 or the night of
August 12-13, from late night till dawn.
Sit back, relax, enjoy the summer night, and enjoy the show!
* Remember, it takes about 20 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the night sky, you won't see everything there until you have acclimated.
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July and August
4-H Museum
72 3rd Street
Roland MB
Open July and August
Monday to Friday
1:00 to 4:00 pm
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Lightening Safety
Every year in Canada, lightning can cause as many as 10 deaths and 164 injuries. You can avoid a tragedy like this by taking a few simple precautions.
1. Checking your forecast and having a plan to reach a safe place in the event a thunderstorm occurs.
2. "When thunder roars, head indoors." If you can hear thunder, you're at risk of being struck by lightning. Lightning can strike out from any direction from a thunderstorm including behind it. Take shelter immediately. If you cannot find a sturdy, fully enclosed building with wiring and plumbing, get into a metal-roofed vehicle.
3. Don't handle electrical equipment, telephones (wired), or plumbing during an ongoing thunderstorm.
4. If caught outdoors avoid objects like trees, poles, wires, water and metal.
5. Wait at least 30 minutes after hearing the last rumble of thunder before heading outside. Direct strikes are responsible for only 5% of lightning-related deaths and injuries. Two other types of hazardous phenomena are caused by lightning. Ground current and side flash account for 60 to 80% of lightning-related injuries and deaths. A ground current is set up when lightning hits the ground, spreads out and sends a current through a victim. Side splash occurs when lightning hits a tall object, travels partly down the object and then jumps to a nearby victim.
FMI: https://www.ec.gc.ca/foudre-lightning
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Fireman's Picnic
An Annual Event on the
3rd Friday in June
Kids Activities
BBQ
Auction Prizes
Beer Gardens
5:00 p.m.
at the Arena Grounds
All Proceeds go to upgrading our
Volunteer Fire Department Equipment.
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Council Meeting
The Next Meeting is September 12th, 2017.
Council meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30 am;
Council Chambers are located in the Roland Memorial Hall.
Council meetings are open to the public, and we would like to
encourage public attendance.
If you wish to appear as a delegation, or to be heard,
please contact the RM Office for an appointment.
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June 27th to Sept 2nd
Attention all Kids
The Boyne Regional Library invites you to join the
2017 Summer Reading Program.
Register at the Library starting June 27th.
It's Fun - It's Easy - It's Free
Free Memberships for all School Age Kids
in the RM of Roland from June 27th to September 2nd.
Receive one ballot for each book you take out of the library
from June 27th to August 26th.
18 Grand Prize Basket Draws on August 29th
at 9:30 a.m. at the library.
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Roland Golf Club
204-343-2409
Tuesday Night Men's League 6:30pm
Wednesday Morning Seniors League 9:00 am
Wednesday Night Ladies League 6:00 pm
Thursday Morning Ladies League 9:00 am
Monday & Friday Special
2 Adults, Powercart and Golf All Day $60!
Kids Golf Free Everyday
13 & under with accompanying adult.
Tournaments
Access Credit Union Youth Tournament
TBA
Ladies Tournament
Monday, July 3rd
Seniors Mixed Tournament
Monday, July 3rd
Cancelled Due to Lack of Registration
ElmCreek/Morris/ Roland Tournament
Saturday, July 29th and Sunday July 30th
2 Ball Mixed Open
Sunday, August 6th
Mens Scramble
Sunday, September 10th
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West Nile Virus
Protect Yourself from West Nile Viris: It Only Take One Bite!
In southern Manitoba, anyone can be exposed to an Infected Culex tarsalis mosquito from June to September.
WNV is NOT as uncommon as we once thought. Once you start the conversation,
you will be shocked at the people you know who have been invected.
While some People who get WNV show no symptoms and do not become ill,
others show mild symptoms, such as headache, fever, fatigue and body aches,
(these symptoms can last months or years).
Severe illness can come with symptoms of severe headache, high fever,
mental confusion, muscel weakness, coma and paralysis. Severe illness has occurred in all age groups, and again Symptoms and Recovery can take Months or Years!
There is NO Vaccine, No Cure, and NO Treatment for WNV.
Prevention is the First Line of Defence against WNV!
FMI: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/wnv/factsheets.html
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Word of the Season
Tick
Pronunciation: (tik)
Meaning: noun: A bloodsucking arachnids, somewhat larger than the related mites and having a barbed proboscis for attachment to the skin of warm-blooded vertebrates.
The Black Legged Ticks also known as Deer Ticks, are vectors of disease, such as Lyme Disease.
Their preferred habitat is along the edges of, and in wooded areas, or within other vegetation that provide cover and typically high humidity.
The Pembina Valley is considered a High Risk area within our province.
Tick Season is Spring Thaw to Fall Freeze up.
FMI: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/tickborne/about.html
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/tickborne/surveillance.html
https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/diseases/lyme.html
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Roland United Church Dates & Announcements
August 19 - 9 - 2 pm - Garage Sale at the church - If you have items you wish to donate please contact Pam Lapierre at 294-343-3134.
All items must be in working order - No cloths please.
Sunday School Begins September 10th at 10:00 am. Everyone Welcome!
If anyone has pictures for Ken's photo book please give to Sarah or
email to the church.
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Help Starts Here
Visit
Connect to Community Services
Abuse and Assault
Food & Clothing
Housing & Homelessness
Health
Mental Health
Addictions
Children & Parenting
Youth
Finance
Employment and Training
Legal Issues
55+
Indigineous Peoples
Newcomers & Refugees
People with Disablilites
LGBT2SQ+
and more.....
If it is an Emergency
- For police, fire, and paramedics call 911.
- If you need to talk to someone, call the Klinic crisis line at
(204) 786-8686 or 1-888-322-3019. - For Health Links - call (204) 788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257.
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The Pembina Valley Live App
The new free app, Pembina Valley Live, launches February 28th for Apple and Android devices.
Pembina Valley Live offers all the music, breaking news and information of Pembina Valley Online in a handy new format for smartphones and tablets.
Push notifications also alert users of Amber Alerts and Weather Warnings.
"If an event like that occurs... we can instantly notify everybody who has the app," Dave Lehman, Manager of Digital Media for Golden West, explains. "We can notify hundreds or thousands of people instantly."
He notes the free app also tracks severe weather systems and emergency warnings. You can watch weather systems roll in using the radar feature as well.
"It's something we're excited about because we see a lot of possibilities in the future," Lehman says, adding new interactive features could create early access to events and contests.
Along with breaking news, the app will allow organizations to alert people to cancelled classes or sports events.
"The app just provides an additional platform for us to create better ways to connect with the community," he says.
Users can also program garbage day notifications for their district, which sends a message to your device the night before garbage goes out.
Pembina Valley Live is available for iOS and Android free in app stores. To download, click here.
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Don't be a Victim of Fraud
It is time to Recognize, Reject and Report Fraud!
The Little Black Book of Scams
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Census Results for the RM of Roland
1002 Population in 2006
1058 Population in 2011
1129 Population in 2016
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Roland Memory Garden
“ Hopeful Dreams entwined with Patience & Time”
Located on the lot south of the Post Office, 68 3rd Street in Roland.
Our Mission:
- Town Beautification
- Honour the people from our past
- Inspire our current and future generations
- Encourage community involvement and creativity
- Provide a destination of reflection and tranquility for all who enter
The project was started in 2011 by a handful of residents and has blossomed into a reflection of community spirit and pride. The lot was supplied by the R.M. of Roland and the project was accomplished due to ambitions of local volunteers.
The signature arch entrance was created by the world renowned sculptor, Jake Goertzen.
Our walker and wheelchair friendly garden includes a beautiful granite table with benches. A perfect spot to enjoy the garden, meet a neighbour for a snack, a conversation, or a game of cards. Please come and enjoy!
One of our prized features is a stand of 5 granite pillars on which families may choose to have names of individuals engraved. If there is someone you would like to add to the pillars, please contact a committee member or the Municipal Office. It would be our pleasure to assist you.
A dedication engraving on a Memory Pillar may be purchased for
$75.00 per person.
Some of our corporate contributors are:
Rural Municipality of Roland
Roland Friendship Club Inc.
New Horizons Grant
Morden Nurseries
Carman Granite
Windy Ridge Gardens
Carman Area Foundation
Access Credit Union
Delmar Commodities
Winkler Concrete
Bell Electric
Mona Brown Law Corp.
General Metal
Jake Goertzen Sculptures
Peter K Peters
Focal Point Comprehensive Vision Care
Scouts Canada
We are grateful to the above financial contributors, as well as the many individual contributors. It reaffirms we have an amazing community, full of generous, hard working individuals and businesses.
Support the Memory Garden by giving a Gift Card for special occasions - available at the R.M. Office.
Donations Gratefully Accepted toward the upkeep of the gardens. Donation should be made payable to the R.M. of Roland, with a notation, "In Support of the Memory Garden". Your donations may be dropped off at the R.M. Office, or mailed to PO Box 119, Roland MB, R0G 1T0. A tax deductible receipt will be issued.
A garden requires continuous care and upkeep. Please take advantage of the opportunity to volunteer by helping to purchase flowers, planting flowers, pulling weeds, trimming shrubs, watering, etc. to keep our gardens looking beautiful. Contact a committee member anytime if you wish to "Adopt the Garden" for a week or two during the summer months, or to help in anyway. It is a great opportunity to meet your neighbours and work toward a common goal. Please walk through the garden, feel free to pull a weed, deadhead a flower, and enjoy the community garden. Make it yours!
Many hands make light work.
Thank You to all of the volunteers and contributors in the last year!
The committee is open to any visioning ideas you might have to make the gardens more interesting.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact a member of the committee, or the R.M. of Roland.
Please take time and enjoy the garden!
Thank You for Your Support,
Roland Memory Garden Committee
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Avoid the Fatberg!
It is a real Drain Pain!
Sewers were designed to take away Wastewater and Toiletpaper.
Our sewers are not designed to cope with the modern disposable products, and these items WILL cause blockages. Blockages can create difficult and expensive maintenance problems for both the town and home owners. A blocked sewer line will cause SEWER SURGE, up through your sinks, floor drains, showers and toilets. They are messy and nasty to cleanup.
What NOT to put down the toilet, drain or garbage disposal
FOG
(Fat, Oil, or Grease)
Paper or Shop Towels
Dryer Sheets
Wipes
Diapers
Hygene Products
Dental Floss
Non-Organic Materials
If it says disposable, bag it and put it in the garbage.
If a product is marketed as flushable, that does not mean you should.
Products claiming to dissolve grease may dislodge a blockage, only to cause problems farther down the line when the grease hardens again.
Biodegradable products are meant to be disposed of in the landfill site.
If it doesn't dissolve immediately in a bowl, it has no place in a sewer...
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Protect your Pet
Please License your Dogs Annually.
The fee is only $12.00
at the Municipal office.
Proof of Vaccination required.
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Dog Walking 101
- Always walk your dog on the leash, it is for their protection, as much as yours.
- Take a supply of doggie bags with you when you walk, or better yet, put a doggie bag dispenser on your leash, then you will never be caught unprepared. Doggie bags are available at your local pet or dollar store, you can even choose bio-degradable or scented bags!
How to use a doggie bag
- Place your hand inside the bag, like you are putting on a glove.
- Make a claw-like circle with your fingers and then get as far under the "poo-pile" as possible before lifting up.
- As you are picking up the "treasure" with one hand, pull the top edge of the bag down and round with the other hand.
- The poo is contained, just tie a knot and dispose of the bag in your trash bin when you get home.
It works great,
no messy fingers or tools to clean
and...
Your Neighbors will love you!
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Get your 10,000 Steps in today?
Interested in Hall Walking?
Do some spring and summer laps indoors, free of charge.
Give the RM Office a call,
If we don't have a booking,
You are Welcome to Walk in the even climate of the Hall!
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October to April
WINTER PARKING BAN
Villages of Roland and Myrtle
· Parking on public streets and boulevards is prohibited during and after snowfall events which will require snow clearing operations – parked vehicles cause snow accumulation and hinder it’s removal. Vehicles parked on streets and lanes during snow removal will be towed at the owner’s expense.
· Residents should be utilizing their own property for parking vehicles.
· Please DO NOT push driveway snow onto roadways or into drainage ditches.
Your cooperation in facilitating snow removal is greatly appreciated.
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Thank you!
Thank you for your friendship and support during
our Journey of Recovery.
John, Mary Lou, Emily and Johnny
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Roland Friendship Club
DARTS for Adults Only
October to May
Tuesday's at 1:00 pm
Roland Memorial Hall
Newcomers Welcome!
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P.A.C.E. Classes
(People with Arthritis Can Exercise)
Returning in the Fall of 2017
Roland Memorial Hall
Go at your own pace.
Wear comforable clothing, your water bottle and your running
shoes are all you will need.
Sponsored by the Healthy Living Grant.
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Property Taxes
Municipal Property Taxes
for the Rural Municipality of Roland
are Due October 31st.
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Our Museum Matters!
It is time for the 4-H Museum
to do some major renovations.
Details available from our 4-H Museum Board Members
Donations can be sent to:
Roland 4-H Museum
PO Box 238
Roland MB
R0G 1T0
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50+ Activities
The Roland Friendship Club
New Members are Always Welcome!
Floor Shuffling
Darts
Cards
Art Classes
Games
Health and Wellness News
Guest Speakers
Tours
Cooking
Crafts
Fitness Classes
For more information contact
204-343-2214
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Fall Supper
Occurring the 3rd Saturday in October every year.
2017 October 21st
2018 October 20th
Turkey, Meatballs, Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Scalloped Potatoes, Turnip, Corn, Salads, Pie and Desserts
Roland Memorial Hall
45 3rd Street
Adults $15.00 Ages 6-12 $8.00
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For Take-outs, please call Sandy in advance or the Church after 3:30 on the day of the event.
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Now Accepting Applications
Roland Volunteer Fire Department
is looking for some new recruits,
male and female.
If you are interested,
applications are available at the R.M. Office.
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Mowing of Road Allowances
Council appreciate the efforts of all landowners
who mow their road allowances.
Just remember to keep the grass off the road.
The grass works into unwanted windrows during grading, and when worked into our country roads, does not improve the quality of your drive.
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Recycling Stats for the RM of Roland
MMSM, Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba, works closely with municipalities to provide support and analysis to ensure costs are managed effectively for tax payers and the stewards that fund up to 80% of recycling costs in Manitoba.
In 2016, the RM of Roland recycled 36,438 kgs. An increase of 3% from 2015. Well done! Let's keep that increase growing!
In 2015 printed paper and packaging recycling in Manitoba, showed that the recovery rate increased by two percentage points to 65%.
On average, Manitobans recycled 73 kgs or 160.94 lbs of material per person in 2015.
The Plastic Bag Grab Challenge returns in 2017! This year the challange will run from Earth Day to World Environment day.
Last year 419 schools across Canada, including the Roland School, participated and collected more than 2 million plastic bags for recycling! The bags were baled and shipped to be recycled into composite decking material and other products.
Recycling Reminder # 8
A reusable bag only needs to be used 5 times to have a lower environmental impact than plastic.
For Helpful Hints & Tips, visit:
http://stewardshipmanitoba.org
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Genealogy & Local History Resourses
Roland Roots
Most likely the best resource you will ever find for our area. Worthy of praise, and Many Thanks to the individuals that work endlessly on this project.
The Fairview, Bethel and Myrtle cemeteries, final resting places for many of the original settlers of the Roland area. "The burial records found on this website are not limited to tombstone inscriptions, they reflect the information available from the records of each cemetery. It is acknowledged that despite every effort some burials may never be identified. A database has been included identifying wherever possible the names of the parents of the deceased and, if applicable, any spouse or children. Common ancestors are also included so relationships between those interred may be traced."
Manitobia Historical Archives
Digital Resources on Localized Manitoba History, Books, Maps, Schools, Newspapers, and Photographs.
http://www.manitobia.ca/content/en
To Donate a resource contact info@manitoba.ca.
For Living Gold, Edited by Evelyn Mullin
http://digitalcollections.lib.umanitoba.ca/islandora/object/uofm%3A2028143#page/1/mode/2up
If you have a resource you would like to share with others on the Genealogical Treasure Hunt, please feel free to submit the information to the Municipal Office.
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Occasional Handy Persons
If you are interested in providing Some Helping Hands for a Senior or the Community, Please leave your Name & Number & the Service with the Municipal Office. If you are in need of services, please call the Office for a referral.
Odd Jobs
Hanging Christmas Lights
Moving Furniture
Yard Work
Hauling Yard Debris
Washing Outside Windows
Spring Cleaning
Snow Removal
Running an Errand
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Check This Out
Golden Prairie Arts Council
Your Creative Connection
Concerts
Exhibitions
Workshops
Art Classes
Dance Classes
Music Lessons
"Golden Prairie Arts Council provides educational programs desighed to foster and promote the development of arts and cultural activies. Our heritage office building in Carman, also houses our Gallery, Art and Music Classrooms, a Gift Shop, and an Outdoor Courtyard."
Serving the Southern Rural Manitoba Arts Community
https://goldenprairieartscouncil.wordpress.com/
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Get Yours Today
Roland Pumpkin Fair
25th Anniversary Caps
for Sale $10.00
at the Municipal Office
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Drainage Maintenance Program
Council would like your site specific DRAINAGE REQUESTS as early in the new year as possible for consideration this season.
Requests may be submitted to a Member of Council
or the RM Office.
Drainage Request Forms are now available on our web site,
located under the headings "Municipality" and "Drainage".
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New E-Mail Addresses
Please be advised that as of January 2015 the Municipality has the following new e-mail addresses.
caormofroland@gmail.com
acaormofroland@gmail.com
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