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ACCOMODATIONS

Cozy River Inn Bed & Breakfast

One km east of Rivers on P.T.H. 25
Phone/Fax: (204) 328-4457
Offers two theme rooms with private bathrooms and entrances.

BUSINESSES

The Town of Rivers and the R.M. of Daly have a wide variety of services available to the residents of the area. Many of the businesses have direct payment available. A Credit Union is located in the downtown area of Rivers.  Tempo Place and Rivers Bigway both have money machines available during business hours.

Agriculture Service & Supplies

• Conquest Trucking - grain hauling
• Daly Truck & Tractor Repair
• G5 Farms - transport
• G & D Farms - eggs
• Grain Doctor - seed cleaning
• Grainex Commodities Trading - grain trading
• Madden's Repair - equipment repair
• Redfern Farm Services - bulk fuel & oil dealer, farm hardware
• Redsper Enterprises Ltd
• Riverdale Grain
• Springland Manufacturing - in-bin grain auger manufacturing
• Thomson Forage & Grass Seeds
• Way-Mor Agencies - crop Insurance

Service Industries

• Tempo Place Emporium - restaurant, gas bar and convenience store
• Way-Mor Agencies - autopac licensing
• Daly Truck & Tractor Repair
• International Raw Materials Ltd. - fertilizer distribution

Construction & Hardware

• Aaron's Renovations
• Artic Roofing & Siding
• B & G Electric - electrical wiring
• Froese Bros. Construction - excavation
• Gill Farms - hauling, demolition, excavation
• Gills Plumbing & Heating - plumbing & heating service
• Kingdom Construction - renovations, new construction, decks & fences, built-in furniture
• Kowalchuk Enterprises - electrical wiring
• Kris Farquhar Construction
• Kroeger Backhoe Service - HDPE fusion pipe, excavation, demolition, septic systems, rural water, haulage, acreage development, water piplines
• Kroeger Bros. Electric
• M & M Drilling - water drilling
• Madden Repair Ltd. - small engine repair & welding
• North American Lumber - lumber yard
• Rivers Home Hardware - hardware store
• Raven Trucking
• T&S Enterprises - construction
• Veitch Electric - commercial and residential electrical
• Vickery Construction
• Wedderburn Septic Service - septic service
• W.S Ramsay Construction

Food & Beverage

• Choo Choo's Ice Cream Parlour - soft and hard ice cream available - take out only
• Forbidden Flavors - coffee and more
• Pop-In Food Stand & Mini Golf - concession stand
• Rivers Bigway Foods
• Royal Canadian Legion - licensed lounge
• Super Thrifty Drug Mart - liquor mart
• Tempo Place Emporium - restaurant, gas bar and convenience Store

Services

• A & D Training & Consulting Ltd. - business, organization and corporation development
• A & R's Racing - cars
• Accent Roofing
• Anderson Cabinetry & Custom Finishing
• Angie's Hair Salon & Gift Shop - hair salon
• ASTN Computers - build, repair, program computers & more
• Ataraxia Nails - foot and hand nail care
• BTN Accounting
• Baby Cakes - gift baskets
• Barb's Crafts and Collectibles - Barb Christianson
• Butterfly Consultations - Wedding/Event Co-ordinator, Food Safety Training, healthy living shop
• Canada Post - post office
• Carreg Clay Studio -pottery classes, artisan gift shop, seasonal plants (The Trestle Greenhouse)
• Carol's Time Again Treasures - New, Nearly New, & Collectables ~ everything plus the kitchen sink shop
• Chimo Small Engine Repair
• Chris's Catering
• Eisler Apiaries - honey production
• Eye Level Landscaping - landscaping and salvage
• Floral Cove - fresh flower designs and arrangements
• G & D Farms - eggs
• Gillingham Catering
• Hair Dynamics - hair salon
• Handyman Services - Aaron Smethurst
• Happy Feet by Deborah - reflexology
• Hunt Miller & Combs - lawyer
• Ken Kane Aerial Spraying
• Knotty Niv - stump grinding
• Knight Accounting
• Mann Apiaries - honey production, candles, body products, honey based condiments, gift baskets
• Marlene's Place - hair styling
• Marriott's Greenhouse and Nursery - greenhouse
• Mary Kay Cosmetics
• Maxine's Costume Rental
• Miller's Yard Service
• Norm's Kustom Korral Kleaning
• Party Jockeys - DJ/music
• Prairie Crocus Regional Library
• Riverdale Harvest Food Bank
• Rivers Banner - weekly paper
• Rivers Handi-Transit
• Rivers Laundromat - laundromat, dry cleaning service
• Rivers Senior Services
• Rivers Taxi
• Rolling Dale Enterprises - thrift shop, recycling, support services
• Rolling Spokes - Your 1st in Home Health Care Products
• Root Cellar Hair Salon
• Sears Canada - catalogue order outlet
• Southwest Storage - storage facilities
• Sprenger Enterprises - Engineering & Technical Support Contracting Services
• Star Limo - limousine service
• Super Thrifty Drug Mart - pharmacy
• Swaz Enterprises - janitorial, home care and transportation services
• The Crafty Scrapper - scrapbooking supplies, craft supplies and classes
• The Old English Auction House - auctions and hall space for rent
• The Trestle Greenhouse - greenhouse and garden centre
• Valdine's Therapeutic Massage Therapy
• VIA Rail
• Way-Mor Agencies - insurance agent, real estate agent, investments, travel agent
• Wedderburn's Septic Service
• Westman Mobile Welding
• Westman Painting & Decorating
• Westoba Credit Union
• Wheatland Computers - computer sales, service and game rentals
• Wheatland Ironworks

CDC - Community Development Corporation

The Rivers Daly Community Development Corporation co-ordinates economic and community development initiatives for the Town of Rivers and the RM of Daly. The priorities for the CDC include:

Business Assistance, Community Works Loans Program, Strategic Planning, Advocacy and Research, Community Promotion and Tourism, as well as General Community Development. The Rivers Daly CDC is managed by a board of directors. The Mayor of Rivers, the Reeve of the RM of Daly, two town council members, two RM of Daly council members, two residents from the town of Rivers, as well as two residents from the RM of Daly make up the board.

Daycare

Children’s Daycare

There are 3 privately owned/operated-licensed children’s daycare services in Rivers.

Dining

West Avenue Steakhouse and Lounge

660-2nd Ave, Rivers, Manitoba, R0K 1X0
Phone: (204) 328-7938
Hours:    7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., 7 days per week
Pastas, chicken, pizzas and steaks, etc

Lee’s Restaurant

540-2nd Ave, Rivers, Manitoba, R0K 1X0
Phone: (204) 328-7502
Hours:      Tuesday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Friday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Offers a licensed dining room that accommodates 50 people. Mastercard, Visa, and direct payment are accepted. Take-out service is available.

Tempo Place Restaurant & Lounge

669-1st Ave, Rivers, Manitoba, R0K 1X0
Phone: (204) 328-7730
Hours:    3 PM - Close Monday - Saturday.
Offers a licensed dining room and lounge that seats 75 people. Master Card, Visa, and direct payment are accepted. Take-out service is available. A bank machine is also on site.

Housing Availability

In the Town of Rivers, there are several houses for sale at any given time, with real estate sales being more active during the summer months. The price of a home in this area varies depending on the size and age of the house, which means a house can be found to meet any budget. While there are several lots available for sale and development, the Town of Rivers is actively pursuing more land for housing purposes. Historically, acreages have sold very quickly and therefore there are a limited number for sale at any particular time.

NEW! The newly developed Lake Road Subdivision, located on the north side of the community, close to the Provincial Park currently has 7 lots available. Six lots available for walk out designed homes! There is also an infill program currently available from the Town of Rivers. For more details, please call the Town of Rivers at 328-5250 or email rivers@mts.net. Click on 'Lots For Sale' icon at left for more photos.

Rentals

There are a limited number of homes available for rent; therefore, the vacancy rates are rather low. Rivers has six apartment buildings with a total of 20 units.

Landfill Site Hours of Service

Summer Hours

Mondays & Wednesdays - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturdays - 9:30 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Winter Hours

Mondays 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Saturdays 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Media Communication

Newspapers

Available Daily papers:  Brandon Sun, Winnipeg Sun, Winnipeg Free Press
Weekly Entertainment/Info Publication: Deadwood
Local Weekly paper:   Rivers Banner ~ click on Rivers Banner link at bottom left of Service page

Radio

A number of radio station broadcasts can be received from Brandon and Winnipeg on both AM and FM dials.  There are also radio broadcasts available from other communities such as Yorkton, Dauphin, Portage and Boissevain.

Television

There are 4 main television services available in and around Rivers. Westman Cable TV from Brandon is offered to the residents of Rivers. This service offers approximately 70 channels and a local Access channel for local events such as sports, music, and events of local interest. Bell Express Vu and Sky Cable are also available.  The Town of Rivers and the R.M. of Daly both receive signals from three stations: Global Television out of Winnipeg, and CKX Television and CKY Television out of Brandon.

Internet Access

Internet access is available in Rivers and the R.M. of Daly. The local providers are MTS, Inet Link, Westman Cable, and Prairie Online.

Personal Care Home

The Riverdale Personal Care Home

The Riverdale Personal Care Home is a 20-bed facility that offers quality care for Levels Two to Four residents. Services available on request include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietary, and medical services. Other services include housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance. The activity staff at the home gives residents the opportunity to keep active. Activity programs include exercise programs, outings, Bingos, church services, baking, entertainment, celebrations, socializing, and one-to-one interaction.

Recycling

Rolling Dale Enterprises Workshop - 533-2nd Avenue - north entrance off lane

1. Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, NO SORTING NECESSARY
2. Any Time - items must be sorted before depositing into allocated bins on alley, east of Rolling Dale building
Sort items*: all paper; boxboard; milk/juice cartons; containers - tin, aluminum, plastic
*glass or corrugated card board must be taken to Rolling Dale or the Depot - not in bins, please
*plastic bags are to be taken to Bigway Foods

Recycling Depot - on Taylor Road, on the road to curling rink

Open 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
(Not open July & August)

Senior Housing

RIVERDALE MANOR is a 12-suite facility for seniors ages 55 and older. This facility contains four one-bedroom suites and eight bachelor suites, as well as an activities area. Rent is based on income.

KIWANIS COURTS is a nine-suite housing complex suited for seniors ages 55 and older. This facility contains six one-bedroom suites, two single room suites, and a single large roomed suite. Seniors living in this complex are independent and capable of living without medical assistance.

WESTWOOD LODGE, built in 1989, is attached to the Riverdale Hospital. This facility houses one two-bedroom suite and eleven one-bedroom suites.

RIVERS LIONS VILLAGE  There are 3 wonderful buildings, each has four two-bedroom apartments with a garage for each suite. It is located in a prime location of Rivers, within walking distance of downtown and the hospital. This housing complex is focused at people 55 years of age and older.

Transportation

Air

The nearest commercial airport is located in Brandon, 40 km (25 miles) from Rivers. The Brandon Airport offers flight training, chartered flights, and daily flights to Winnipeg, Regina, and Saskatoon.

Railway

Rail service is provided by Canadian National Railway. VIA Rail does stop in Rivers, but there is no passenger terminal or place to purchase tickets. The new Rivers Stationette does provide a well-lit, warm, secure waiting area for passengers boarding or arriving at Rivers. For ticket information, departure times and detailed travel information, visit VIA RAIL web site www.viarail.ca ... or call the toll free number 1-800-561-8630.

The Rivers Train Station Restoration Project committee is working hard to restore the former Rivers Train Station building to a viable property for heritage preservation and economic development. Visit www.riverstrainstationrestorationproject.blogspot.com for more information about the project.

Freight Carriers

There are 3 local trucking companies located in Rivers.  Redline Transport provides three main types of services: general freight, hopper-bottom and flat deck.  Redline provides service across the four western provinces and over thirty mid-western states. G-5 Farms which hauls everything, livestock to grain. (Call Lorne or Brenda at 328-7567 for info)

Highway Access

Rivers is accessible by two Provincial Highways, #25 (RTAC highway) and #250. The Rural Municipality of Daly is accessible by an additional highway, Provincial Trunk Highway #259 on its western border. For more information, contact the Manitoba Department of Highways.

The Trans Canada Highway, located 19.5 km (12 miles) south of the Town of Rivers and 1.6 km (1 mile) south of the R.M. of Daly, is a major east/west double-lane highway which starts at the Ontario/Manitoba border and extends to Vancouver, British Columbia. The Town of Rivers is 22.5 km (14 miles) west of P.T.H. #10. This north/south highway can take you as far south as the United States border, or as far north as Flin Flon, Manitoba. P.T.H. #10 crosses the United States border at the International Peace Gardens, where it turns into Highway 281. This highway continues to Brownsville, Texas, located in the southern tip of the state.

Other

Rivers also has a Handi-Transit service available for the mobility disadvantaged residents of the town; however, tours and trips can be arranged through this service.

Star Limo offers luxurious transportation for those special occasions.

Utilities

Water for the Town of Rivers

The water system has been upgraded a number of times. In the most recent upgrade, changes in water supply took place which has improved water quality. The water treatment plant is producing good quality water which is pumped from the plant to a water tower with a capacity of 80,000 imperial gallons and flows from there into the town's distribution network.

Water Infrastructure

Source: Lake Wahtopanah

Treatment: carbon, potassium permanganate, sodium hypochlorite, pass & polymer, chlorine, and fluoride.
Average Flow:  150,000 gallons/day  (814 cu.m./day)
Design Flow:  360,000 gallons/day (1276 cu.m./day)
Sewer: Town of Rivers
     The Town of Rivers uses a lagoon for sewage treatment. Recently, the sewer system has been upgraded to allow for greater capacity.

Current Town of Rivers Water and Sewer Rates

First 20 000 gallons
$10.73/thousand gallons ($6.83 water and $3.90 sewer)
20 000 to 130 000 gallons
$9.37/thousand gallons ($5.47 water and $3.90 sewer)
over 150 000
$8.23/thousand gallons ($4.33 water and $3.90 sewer)

Telephone: MTS

MTS provides phone service to the Rivers and Daly area. All farmsites have private-line service. From the Rivers exchange, there is a free calling zone which includes nine communities and for a monthly fee, you can make unlimited calls to Brandon. The nine communities that can be reached are Alexander, Beulah, Crandall, Hamiota, Kenton, Miniota, Oak Lake, Oak River, and Rapid City; however, in the R.M. of Daly there are people who belong to the Rivers exchange, the Brandon exchange, the Rapid City exchange and the Alexander exchange depending on their location in the municipality. MTS toll free information line is (204)225-5687.

Natural gas: Manitoba Hydro

Trans Canada Pipeline, Canada's largest pipeline transporter of Natural Gas, crosses grainfields 6 km (3.75 miles) north of Rivers in the most southwesterly corner of the R.M. of Saskatchewan. The Town of Rivers is serviced by a T-junction feedline from the main Trans Canada Pipeline. Although there is no natural gas service in the R.M. of Daly at this time, plans are underway to service the R.M.