Rivers Spotlight Profiles Local Residents in Weekly Feature
A Rivers Banner community profile highlights Gwen Spring born January 3, 1922, a retired mom and homekeeper with early work at Ninette Sanatorium. The piece notes her Kiwanis Courts home in Ninette, love of bingo, knitting, piano music, and her ties to Rivers Wetland Centre of Excellence.
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Gwen
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Kiwanis Courts
Jennifer Jones
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Young and the Restless
Where am I Kenton Forrest area and I Cardale
The notice hints at a coverage area including Kenton Forrest and Highway I Cardale with contact path via sales riversbanner.com for treasure tips.
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Manitoba Moves to Protect Wetlands With New Watersheds Act
Minister Rochelle Squires introduces the Sustainable Watersheds Act to protect wetlands, improve water quality, and reduce carbon emissions. Premier Pallister backs the plan as part of Manitoba Climate and Green Plan, with Ducks Unlimited Canada urging a no net loss standard.
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Rochelle Squires
Brian Pallister
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Ducks Unlimited Canada
Squires
Scott Stephens
Prairie Region
Groundhog Day first observed in Punxsutawney
On February 2 1887 Punxsutawney Pennsylvania marked the first Groundhog Day observance. Across years notable events include Victoria's funeral 1901 at Windsor, Nome dogsled relay 1925 for diphtheria serum, Sinatra debut 1940 in Indianapolis, Gibraltar snow 1954, Buddy Holly final performance 1959, planetary alignment 1962, Streisand The Way We Were No 1 1974, Discovery shuttle launch 1995, and a 2012 European cold snap causing over 100 deaths by February 8 total around 400.
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Queen Victoria
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Tommy Dorsey
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Buddy Holly
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Europe
Bathing the dogs and spring fever begin early
Sitting with two dogs on a chair the narrator notes half past dog bath time as Miss Daisy and Henry Hoover resist, endure, and finally accept baths. After grooming and towels the dogs retreat, while the author reflects on growing energy, rising daylight, and spring project plans to combat boredom.
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Spider Web Found Sparks Quick Cleaning Prompt
A narrator recalls noticing a spider web in the high corner of the entrance and, after cleaning it, realizes the need to wipe down the entrance. The reflection notes how easily boredom can become fatigue and that a brief cleaning session can bring them back to their chair.
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