Charging one week, complimentary the next
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- Published on Wednesday, December 24, 2014
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
On Saturday, Dec. 6 Rivers and Area Lions Club held a pancake breakfast before the annual Santa Claus parade. The organization charged for that meal but exactly one week later (Saturday, Dec. 13) they provided a free supper to area senior citizens.
Africa fundraising update
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- Published on Tuesday, December 23, 2014
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As 2014 comes to an end, we would like to acknowledge people for their support of our fundraiser this fall, for buying pumpkins or donating to the orphanage and the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Ian and Petty Whyte are back in Kenya at the Springs of Life Children’s Home. They built another fundraising house in Brandon this summer; the house is still for sale.
Recognition at retirement
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- Published on Tuesday, December 23, 2014
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
In 1973 Dave Allen of Rivers became a member of Branch No. 75 Royal Canadian Legion and a year later, he began working at the weekly bingos. After 40 years of service, Dave announced his retirement so at a Wednesday event earlier this month, he was given a beautiful watch.
Reports of fog and ice across Westman
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- Published on Monday, December 22, 2014
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Manitoba Highways is advising drivers to be cautious.
Library Corner - Dec 22
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- Published on Monday, December 22, 2014
By Sherri Dziver
Librarian
As the year 2014 comes to a close, how wonderful it is to report that Prairie Crocus Regional Library has been a busy place! Remember last week’s column when I encouraged holiday giving to your local library? There is still time to make that donation and receive an official charitable receipt.
