100 years and holding
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- Published on Saturday, May 6, 2017
By Jessie Bell
The Rivers Banner
There’s going to be a historical birthday party in Rivers on Friday, June 9. It will be held on the north side of the CN station where a plaque will be placed on the building by Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon.
Rivers Chamber hears considerable comments
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- Published on Saturday, May 6, 2017
By Sheila Runions
Rivers Banner
At the March meeting of Rivers and District Chamber of Commerce it was announced that Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon would be in Rivers on Friday, June 9. She is coming to make a presentation at the stationette with Rivers Train Station Restoration Project. It was suggested the Chamber co-ordinate activities to coincide with this prestigious visit, so updates in this regard were heard at the April 26 chamber meeting.
Olympic hopeful blazing a trail
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- Published on Saturday, May 6, 2017
By Laurie Kroeker
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In the March 3 edition of the Rivers Banner it was reported that Harding’s Melody Kroeker was in Richmond, B.C. at a judo competition and following that, competing in Edmonton, Alta. We wish to update you on her progress and thank you for all the support offered her thus far. She surpassed her fundraising goal for the March 4 and 5 trip to Pacific International (competition between Canada, United States and Japan) and the Edmonton International tournament March 10-13. She was both humbled and thankful for the local support.
Rivers Recreation Report - May 6, 2017
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- Published on Saturday, May 6, 2017
By Laura Gillingham
Recreation Manager
As spring continues, Riverdale Recreation Commission (RRC) has been very busy with new and well-attended classes in April, with many of these programs continuing into May. We have also released our summer day camp registration, which is available at the RRC office, municipal office and online (riversrink.ca/whats-new/). Summer is just around the corner, so make sure you register your children for a fun summer of sport weeks, art weeks and a new and exciting two-week theatre camp through RRC! If you are looking for more information on the summer day camps, please contact me.
Neepawa UCT: People helping people for 25 years
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- Published on Saturday, May 6, 2017
By Neepawa UCT
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A new organization for Neepawa was formed in 1991, with United Commercial Travelers instituting Council #924, sponsored by Brandon Council #448. United Commercial Travelers is more commonly known as “U.C.T.”. It is a fraternal benefits society dedicated to “People Helping People”. Our goals are to improve fellowship, to discover the best in ourselves and others and to derive satisfaction from helping others. U.C.T. was formed in 1888 in Columbus, Ohio, by a group of travelling salesmen.
