New Owner for North American Lumber Branch Marks Longevity
Rivers and District Chamber of Commerce honored the local North American Lumber branch with a bronze plaque for its long history since 1906. The firm, once with 80 locations, now has 11 in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Ontario. The Fast Way Group, Mill Street & Co. subsidiary, announced the purchase and takes effect October 31 2017. Ken Tait stated the Rivers store will gain a new hardware line with fall inventory clearance underway.
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Ken Tait
Free food in Rivers marks Chen family community event
The Chen family Ivan Karen from Toronto opened Lee's Restaurant in Rivers on April 1, a family run effort to thank the community. The 90 minute barbecue on July 25 drew about 230 attendees with 136 burgers and 250 wieners plus salads and noodles. Jing and Peijia Chen aided by friends replenished trays and cooked. They refused donations and aimed to celebrate good weather and warm ties with locals.
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Jing
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