Lots of local winners at Rapid City Ag Society Fair
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- Published on Sunday, July 3, 2016
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Rapid City Ag Society, and its many partners, hosted its 136th annual fair on Saturday, June 25. Rapid City Nursery School planned to kick off the day at the fairgrounds by offering a breakfast but when they arrived to discover the overnight wind storm blew down the tents, plans quickly changed. The meal was served at Rapid City Legion and nearly 200 people feasted on the food. Brittney Bootsman won the 50/50 draw worth $129.
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Celebrating community in Rapid City
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- Published on Saturday, July 2, 2016
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Rapid City Elementary School teachers Louise MacDonald and Jodi Hrymak had a plan 18 months ago to include art in the curriculum for all grades. They sent a proposal to Manitoba Arts Council, which provided a grant last year and the expertise of Midwest Arts Council. Those 12 months have passed and Monday, June 27 was the official opening of the community art project — a mural on the east wall of the RM of Oakview building.
Rivers and Elton Collegiate award winners
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- Published on Friday, July 1, 2016
Rivers Collegiate award winners:
Beau Bridgeman: Applied math and pre-calculus 40S; William and Sarah Harvey Memorial Scholarship; Redfern Farm Services Award; Manitoba High School Rodeo Association Scholarship.
Jolene Chacun: Manitoba Nurses Union Local 90 Award.
Darren Frederick: Daly Repair Award; apprenticeship recognition.
Justin Gerrard: Woodwork technology 40S.
Katherine Heapy: Essentials math 40S; scholar-athlete award; female athlete of the year; Rivers United Church Award; Rolling Rivers Teachers’ Association Scholarship; scholastic excellence; Rivers Womens’ Institute Award, citizenship award; Vanguard Credit Union Scholarship; Beverley Stokotelny Memorial Award; Oak River Ag Society Award (in memory of William Shamray); student of the year.
Alexandra Heath: Ada Wareham Memorial Award.
Shane Hodkin: Clothing housing design 40G; drafting design technology 40G; Westoba Credit Union Award; Ada Wareham Memorial Scholarship.
Trevor Johnston: Apprenticeship recognition; Rivers Trades Award.
Tim Knelsen: Wetland Management 40S; Christian education award; Rivers & Area Game & Fish Association Award.
Heidi Krahn: Applied math 40S; Redsper Enterprises Award; agriculture award.
McKenna Paddock: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary Award.
Rachel Veitch: Biology 40S; chemistry 40S; band 40S; career preparation 40S; ELA 40S (Jennifer Giesbrecht Memorial Scholarship); physics 40S; pre-calculus 40S; principal’s award; governor general’s academic medal; valedictorian; Bradwardine History Book Scholarship; two citizenship awards; award of excellence; Society of Friends of RCI Scholarship; Rivers & Area Lions Club Memorial Award; Rolling River School division bronze medallion for English; Chown Centennial Scholarship; Edna, Ray and Murray Chapman Memorial Scholarship; three 4-H Scholarships; Schulich Leaders Scholarship.
Shayna Weir: citizenship award; Riverdale Justice Committee Award
Achievement awards are presented based on and average of 80 per cent or higher, 30 or more hours of school service and participation in two or more school athletic teams. Winning bronze medals for meeting one of these criteria were: Trevor Johnston, Beau Bridgeman, Tim Knelsen, McKenna Paddock and Julie Grant; silver medals were given to: Shayna Weir, Rachel Veitch, Alexandra Heath, Janelle Sherman Wood and Heidi Krahn, who all completed two of the three categories; Katherine Heapy won a gold medal for completing all criteria.
Manitoba High School Athletic Association provincial certificates were given to Alexandra Heath for cross country running, Beau Bridgeman and Justin Gerrard who competed in provincial curling and Grade 12 members of the volleyball team which competed at provincials, namely Katherine Heapy, Julie Grant and Janelle Sherman-Wood.
Graduating Student Council members were presented gifts from the inching student council; those recognized were president Rachel Veitch, secretary Katherine Heapy, sports rep Alexandra Heath and activity co-ordinator Darren Frederick.
Elton Collegiate award winners:
Alli Bootsman: citizenship award; Kiwanis Club scholarship; RM of Elton Award.
Jordan Brown: Andrew Bieganski Memorial Scholarship; Heritage Co-op Award; agricultural award.
Jadyn Burr: honour roll; Ray, Edna and Murray Champan Memorial Scholarship; Elsie Taylor Memorial Scholarship; Wes and Harriet Pentland Memorial Award; David and Kathleen Mazier Scholarship.
Jesse Campbell: Valedictorian; Wes and Harriet Pentland Memorial Award; Forrest Special Projects Award.
Morgan Conway: Highest mark in life/work transition 40S.
Zoey Galay: Highest mark in global issues 40M; citizenship award.
Derek Harris: Highest mark in biology 40S, calculus/advanced math 45S, physics 40S and pre-calculus math 40S; highest average; governor general’s award for highest average in Grades 11 and 12; highest average in math and two sciences; honour roll; RM of Cornwallis Award.
Sara Hunter: Highest mark in applied math 40S, band 40S, choir 40S and jazz band 40S; Minnedosa Archery Club bursary; agricultural award.
Isabelle King: top female athlete.
Alana Moorehead: Honour roll; Alice Willmott Memorial Scholarship; Elton-Campbell Community Group Scholarship.
Daniel Northam: Rapid City Elementary School staff bursary.
Delaney Nykorak: C. W. Percy Crookshank Award; high school spirit.
Jonn Olson: Highest mark in visual arts 40S
Kiera Senkbeil: Highest mark in chemistry 40S and ELA comprehensive focus 40S; second highest average; two bronze medallions for highest standing in English; honour roll; Ray, Edna and Murray Chapman Memorial Scholarship; citizenship award; Jean’s Day Scholarship.
Evan Walker: highest mark in essential math 40S; top male athlete; congeniality award.
Hike for Hospice raises funds
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- Published on Friday, July 1, 2016
By Naomi Russell
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On Sunday, June 12 Riverdale Palliative Care held its Hike for Hospice fundraiser. The event is held annually to not only raise funds for the local organization, but to also remember and honour the clients who have died in the past year. It is also a time to celebrate the efforts of the many dedicated caregivers and volunteers who care for those who are facing life-limiting illnesses and for their loved ones.
Riverdale Splashpark fundraising plans
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- Published on Thursday, June 30, 2016
By Jennifer Brown
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Riverdale Splashpark Committee is excited to announce our summer fundraising event — a band blast— along with the help of Tad Hoyak. The event will take place Saturday, Aug. 20, 1-8 p.m. in the parking lot beside Shelly Mom's Kitchen. We are planning other family activities for the day, along with a “flea market” garage sale. Like us on Facebook and watch for more details!
