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Rivers fair marks centennial with overflow crowds and friendly feats
The Rivers fair on July 3 celebrated 100 years with a pancake breakfast, increased gate receipts, and a canceled parade. Activities included 4 H beef club contests, a horse show, a tractor pull, crafts, a jelly bean contest, and a beef pit supper. Fireworks showcased a $5,000 display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivers Ag Society
Rivers and District 4-H Beef Club
Canada
Catherine Carter
Kenton
Pat Dyck
Rivers
Rivers United Church
Rivers and
Area Lions Club
Merv Harkness
Souris
Massey Harris
Bill Carter
Alexander
Murray Gurr
Minsota
International
Kyle Gurr
Gerry Wilson
Decker
Oliver
Mark Gill
Oak River
John Deere
Penny Nylen
Erickson
Massey Ferguson
Jean Ryall
Morgan Ramsay
Jarod Brown
Andrew Hamm
Jillian Hamm
Winston Lepp
Clack Family Heritage Museum
Fairgrounds
Lorna Greer
Rivers Fair
Society and Rivers Collegiate Band Parent Association
Millennium Park
Brandon