Rivers Laundry now owned by local lady

By Sheila Runions

The Rivers Banner

Remembering Rivers and Area, the history book from 2013, states Rivers has had a professional laundry service since two years after the town’s formation, or in 1908. An additional 16 owners are listed from various eras and locales in the past 109 years. The most recent owner has been Andy Wollbaum of Rivers; he has operated out of 225 Main Street since July 2008. Effective May 1, Diane Phillips of Rivers is the new owner of the business, still located in that building.

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Rivers Police Service - May 5, 2017

By Bruce Klassen

River Police Chief

Rivers Police Service (RPS) responded to 43 calls for service for the month of April, and we also started our annual Use Your Head campaign. This program encourages youth to wear their helmets when biking or scootering. Once again, auxiliary Constable Dallas Scott has done a tremendous job in securing sponsors; we have two bikes (one from Canadian Tire and one from Louis Dreyfus). Old Dutch, McDonald's, Tutti Frutti, Manitoba Public Insurance and Rivers Bigway Foods have donated prizes to give away the last week in June. Upon seeing an elementary school-aged child, officers stop the youth, record their name and enter it into the draw.

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Better bottom for Bigway Foods

By Sheila Runions

The Rivers Banner

It has been six years since husband and wife Kelly Davidson and Cheryl Beilner bought Rivers Bigway Foods. In the years since, they have continually improved and upgraded the store, but never to an extent that was as visible as their most recent project.

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Students collect money to 'Delay the Day'

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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

Just how much will NACI students pay to delay the start of their school day? Last month, HOPE, NACI’s social justice group, found that the answer was $1,362. 

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Fast talkers fill Gladstone Auction Mart

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By Penny Rodgers

Submitted

The 2017 Man/Sask Auctioneer Competition brought some of the best auctioneers the two provinces have to offer to the Gladstone Auction Mart on Saturday, April 29.

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