Success, satisfaction and accomplishment at Speech Arts Days
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- Published on Sunday, March 22, 2015
Submitted by Leanne Teichrib
Day one of the Gladstone Music and Arts Festivals is complete! The Speech Arts day of the Gladstone Festival marks the beginning of festival season for the area.
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ALUS returns to Manitoba
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- Published on Saturday, March 21, 2015
By Cindy Murray
The program Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) had its beginnings in Manitoba in the RM of Blanshard. ALUS was a conception of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) and Delta Waterfowl Foundation.
Rocky Mountain preparing to move
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- Published on Friday, March 20, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
With less than two weeks until their projected move in date, it's a busy scene at Rocky Mountain Equipment's new building east of Neepawa. Branch manager Shawn Compton said that they are working towards an April 1 move in date, with an official opening on April 6.
Working in and for the community
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- Published on Thursday, March 19, 2015
By Dianned Kowalchuk
Publicity
At a recent meeting of Rivers Women’s Institute (WI), members learned about a group of people who work quietly amongst us. Warren Smallwood spoke with great sincerity and enthusiasm about Riverdale Justice Committee. This committee is made up of nine ordinary citizens from this community; however, the work they do is far from ordinary.
Presentation an excellent reminder for Rivers students
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- Published on Thursday, March 19, 2015
By Krista Reynolds
Principal
With the recent events in Brandon related to “Stranger Danger,” Rivers Elementary School had an assembly on March 13 to review important personal safety tips. During assembly Rivers Police Chief Bruce Klassen gave students some tips to be safe. These tips include: walk with someone to and from school and always use the buddy system; establish a safe word with parents if a family friend is picking you up from school; if approached by a stranger, run away and tell an adult you trust right away; parents/guardians should report concerning incidents to police immediately and obtain the best description of suspects and vehicles including licence plate numbers.
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