Wheatland's first flivver rides into town in 1908
Gazette files reveal Wheatland's first flivver visit during a 1908 ball game. A strange crowd gathered as a begoggled driver offered spins for 10 cents. The brass and tin creation sped about a mile at ten to fifteen miles per hour and was compared to Dobbin as locals headed home by horse and buggy.
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Debating resolutions mark Rivers WI March meeting
Royal Members of Rivers WI and two guests met March 10 in the Rivers Civic Centre basement to discuss resolutions for the provincial WI convention in April. Topics included sodium in prepared foods, funding for Sisters in Spirit, and a farmers rights contract with seed companies. There was mention of upcoming events and a royal pie sale planned for April 28.
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