Stroke support group formation in Rivers area
A plan for a community stroke support group meeting on March 23 at 4 p.m. in Lee's Restaurant banquet room invites residents to share experiences and seek information. Contact Deborah Ostryzniuk or Laurie Simms for details or attendance.
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Lee
Deborah Ostryzniuk
Laurie Simms
Rivers
Alexander
Highway 10
Short’s Corner
Highway 24
Riverdale Community Gardens
Jean Young
Reboot Your Life Through Lent's Fresh Start
The sermon compares a computer reboot to renewing faith during Lent. It invites readers to pause the frenzied pace, seek God's help, and begin anew with a gracious, loving Yes from the Creator. Lent offers a disciplined reset to reset mind body and spirit.
Town Chamber Discusses Promotions And Derby Prizes
Rivers and District Chamber of Commerce held a noon meeting at Lee's Restaurant with Lome Green presiding in Trefor Gates' absence. They authorized five $20 fishing derby prizes and three $50 donations for a year for tagged fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trefor Gates
Rivers and District Chamber of Commerce
Lee’s
Lome Green
Gary Pomeroy
Sheila Runions
Susan Childethose
Manitoba
Manitoba Education
Second Avenue
Rivers Collegiate Newsletter Highlights School Staff and Activities
Rivers Collegiate Institute details its 169 students in grades 7 to 12 and staff headed by Principal Leanne Peters. The newsletter lists teachers, educational assistants, and support staff, notes the peanut free policy, lunch program, recent fundraisers for Samaritan House, and a calendar of sports, trips, band concerts, yearbook planning, and spring break March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers Collegiate Inst
Leanne Peters
RCI
Erickson
Rivers
Daniel Klark
Lesly McFadden
Terry Radcliffe
Brenda Sokoloski
Denis Mulaire
Shannon Kent
Mike Klassen
Michelle Maxwell
Ross Acree
Angela Roberts
Tara Stark
Jo-Ann McTavish
Patti Kent
Deanna Peyachew
Eas
Jennifer Allen
Lorrie Dyer
Marilee Hawker
Bonnie Heudebourck
Shauna Paddock
Maxine Weir
Ted Mayer
Helen Frederick
Samaritan House
Rivers and Area Lions Club
RM of Daly
Rolling River
Asessippi
Riding Mountain National Park
Ski Valley
Edmonton
This Week in History Omen and Notable Births
On March 9 1934 Omen won provincial office in New Brunswick. March 10 editor Dic Doyle born 1923 Toronto. March 11 dancer Eva Von Genesy born 1924 Budapest. March 12 1912 IWW organized railway workers walkout on Canadian northern line. March 13 writer W C Mitchell born 1914 Weyburn Sask.
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New Brunswick
Dic” Doyle
Globe and Mail
Toronto
Eva von Genesy
Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal
Budapest
Hungary
Industrial Workers of the World
IWW
William Ormond
W.C.” Mitchell
Weyburn
Sask
Fires and anniversaries echo through regional notes
A compilation of historical notices spans events from 1936 to 2006. It records a landmark fire at the Faxon building, injuries from equipment mishaps, births, marriages, ice show attendance, heavy snowfall, 4-H and community awards, new businesses, anniversaries, charitable drives, retirements, and high school athletic wins across Rivers and Rapid City regions.
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Faxon
Second Avenue
William Graham Jr
Bradwardine
Howell Williams
Rivers Arena
Rivers Meteorological Station
Harding 4-H Beef Club
Warren Wolfe
Toronto
Ottawa
Dick Heapy
Pamela Neron
Ken White
Lake Wahtopanah
Shauna Bell
Laura Kemp Memorial
Rapid City
Henry Hales
Rivers Red Cross and
Thrift Shop
Northern Lites Hospital Guild
Harry Colomb
Namao
Oo-Za-We-Kwun
Prairie Crocus Regional Library
Anne Harris
Beth Schafer
George Politopoulos
Winnipeg
Rivers
Dino
Hamiota
Norman Short
Trent McInnes
Rivers Collegiate
Laci Peters
Jenn Treloar
Candice Kuculum
Cara Wedderburn
Lindsay Carlisle
Virden
Tri-Town Bantams
West Parkissimo
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By Deborah Ostryztisun
Rev
Glen
Ativers
Oak River United
Chamber
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