Rivers Colony's Storied Early Businesses Through 1913
A retrospective notes Rivers village growth before 1913 including McKenzies Store North American Lumber Pioneer House and Security Elevator. The piece catalogs early trades such as painters solicitors lawyers jewelers and grocers with theatres and halls shaping the town's 1906 1913 era. The history culminates in Rivers' 100th anniversary as an incorporated town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Rivers Village
McKenzie’s Store
North American Lumber
Pioneer House
Liverpool
Main Street
J. H. Barker
Wong Lee
T. F. Shannon
W. R. Head & Co
Costigan & Marshall
T. W. Offen
Gazette
Barker & Co
G. Houghen
Pioneer
Platt and
Cecil House
King Edward
Wagar Hall
Third Avenue
James Higginson
Lyric Theatre
A. J. Greer
Baker & Mehlmen
Courtney Beer
T.R. Grieve
A. E. McGee
Howard & Cousins
Doctor Announces Departure From Rivers Practice
After eight years with ARHA and Riverdale health teams, a physician confirms resignation effective March 13 and relocation to Alberta. A new full time physician begins in early April to serve patients, with thanks to Riverdale District Health Auxiliary and Riverdale Health Services District Foundation for their support and to Dr Vermaak for years of collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brown
Lwardine
Canada
Grandma” Brown
Scotland
Oak River
Carnegie
CNR
Bradwardine
Mary Matheson
Faye Armstrong
Kenty Smyth
Rivers
Emain
Lyle Burt
Ken Bridgeman
Moline
Manitoba Appaloosa Horse Club
Cardale Senior Citizens Group
Dwayne Kozak
Navy Cadets League
Brandot
George Kroeger
Monty Montauge
Elmer Schafer
Steven Moncrief
Lloyd Edwards
Wally Hillier
Coralie Grobowsky
Susan Schenk
Sheri Gibson
Naomi Russell
Westman
Rivers Collegiate
Tim Ward
Jack Stewart
Fami
ARHA
Alberta
Riverdale District Health Auxiliary
Riverdale Health Services District Foundation
Vermaak
Valentine Senior Lunch Brings Lions and WSS Together
Woodworth Senior Services and Kenton Lions Club co hosted a Valentine's Day luncheon at Kenton Memorial Hall featuring roast beef and pork with trimmings. Christa Alexandra organized desserts and door prizes included nine first aid kits. Guests could donate at the door, with cake decorations by Caitlyn Alexander and cinnamon hearts to take home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodworth Senior Services
WSS
Kenton and Area Lions Club
Christa Alexandra
Angie Avery
Kenton Metorial Hall
Phil Graham
Lions
Grace
Bob Good
Woodworth
Caitlyn Alexander
Christa
Kenton Lions
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manitoba
Stan Runions
Roy Greer
Cardale
Countryside Canada
Ottawa
Wildlife Habitat Canada
Greer
Don
Gerald Hodgson
Rivers Branch
Darran Paddock
By Gossiese
St. James’ Anglican
Paar LS
Pais
Perry Sahni
Kenton News
Rivers Baptist Church
Dan Cowell
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