Portrait of a Rural Postmaster Namederry Gill
An interview profile traces the life of ery Gill, long-time postmaster at the Rapid City Post Office. It covers his birth on July 22, early work as a cashier in Rivers, decades in the Lakes region, farm life along the highway between Oak River and Rapid City, schooling in Sherwood Park Rivers and Brandon University, plus hobbies, travel dreams to Portugal and Spain, and preferences in food music and animals.
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Erry Gill
Rapid City
Rivers
Bigway
Oak River
Ilementary School
Sherwood Park
Alberta
Brandon University
Portugal
Spain
New Zealand
Hong Kong
Shigh Jackman
Photo identifications sought for Rivers Station restoration
Rivers Banner invites readers to help date and identify people in a recently donated Rivers Train Station photo. Call 8287494 or email inform er com or sales riversbanner com with details. Your input aids the restoration effort.
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Rivers
Rivers Banner Office
Informer.com
Riversbanner.com
Rivershan
Minnedosa Chancellors repeat provincial rugby title
The Minnedosa Chancellors defeated the Dauphin Dragons 29 7 to clinch back to back provincial high school rugby titles despite a muddy field and steady rain. Danielle Fredericks Sadie Wood and Avery Wakeland led scoring while Ashley Robinson added kicks securing the 24 0 first half and final 29 7 victory.
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Minnedosa Chancellors
Kelvin Clippers
Crocus Plains
Rivers
Danielle Fredericks
Avery Wakelandrade
Sadie Wood
Ashley Robinson
Minnedosa
Dauphin
Sherain
Iun
On This Day June 8 Through History
Events listed include the Laki eruption in 1783 causing famine and deaths, Lassie debut on ABC radio in 1947, Robert Kennedy buried at Arlington in 1968, Mickey Mantle's number retired by the Yankees in 1969, Ghostbusters released in 1984, and Honda settling for 17.1 million dollars over anti pollution devices in 1998.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laki
Iceland
Asia
Europe
ABC Radio
U.S
Robert I. Kenedy
Arlington National Cemetery
New York Yankees
Mickey Mantle
Honda
Manitoban Rugby final caps provincial banner and trophy
The Minnedosa Chancellors accept the Manitoba High School Rugby League provincial banner and trophy after eight finalists led by Rio challenge. Players push and tackle to score as the team secures undefeated status to date. Continued on Page 4.
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Minnedosa
Rio
Ers
Lores
Rivers Sports Dinner Promises Great Fun
On June 15 at the Riverdale Community Centre the Rivers Curling Club and Riverdale Community Centre host a 2018 Sports Dinner. Tickets remain at Riverdale Community Centre Way-Mar Agencies and Riverdale Municipality office. Guest speakers include Kaitlyn Lawes, Olympic and World Gold medalist, with Curl Canada Chair Resby Coulls. Proceeds fund local recreational groups.
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Riverdale
The
Rivers Curling Club
Riverdale Community Centre
Way-Mar
Shell
Kaitlyn Lawes
Curl Canada
Resby Coulls
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ken Waddell
Rivers Banner
Wil Warkeuntin
Manitoba
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!