Anniversary a reason to recognize charter members

By Sheila Runions     

Banner Staff

Last week we reported Rivers and Area Lions Club was celebrating its 40th anniversary in conjunction with their hosting of Governor’s Night on Saturday, April 4. Club reports were shared from those in the district (Rivers, Rapid City, Hamiota, Kenton, Oak Lake, Virden), Rivers Legion and Auxiliary were thanked for catering the supper and tending bar, and David Caldwell of Kenton provided entertainment — telling jokes which he interspersed with his vocal solos, accompaning himself on guitar.

 

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Conservation district holds annual meeting

By Cindy Murray

The importance of water conservation was a key topic at Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District’s (LSRCD) annual general meeting in Basswood on Thursday, Feb. 12.

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Rolling River Festival of the Arts

By Sheila Thiessen

      Publicity

 

Another Rolling River Festival of the Arts has come and gone for another year, and it was truly a success. The calibre of talent just keeps improving every year, and without these talented souls, there would be no festival. So thank you to each and every person or group who put themselves out there to compete in our festival. You are what makes it such an amazing event.Listed below are the awards and scholarship winners for the 2015 festival held in Minnedosa March 16-20. Congratulations to all winners and to everyone who entered.

 

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South Parkland 4-H headed to provincials

By Karen Bramley

4-H South Parkland

South Parkland Area 4-H Council held the Zone 1 Communications Competition in Minnedosa, at MCI,  on March 8.  There were 52 members participating in this event who were given 4-H tokens provided by South Parkland Area 4-H Council.  First place in each category was awarded a trophy provided by our various sponsors.  The results of the Zone 1 public speaking competition were as follows:

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Kenton News - Apr 10

By Paulette Wiens

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On Wednesday, April 1 Kenton Memorial Hall was the place to be if you liked to play bingo. Woodworth Senior Services (WSS)  hosted a ham bingo and bake sale; winners went home with a ham and a package of perogies. Another winner was that of the door prize, available to those who bought advance tickets.

 

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