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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 2010
Page
6
Dorothy Beedie of Rivers voices support for a hockey and curling complex after March 22 council meeting. She cautions residents may move away without access and suggests income based improvement tax relief. She questions fairgrounds location and transport access for east end families.
Joe Dolecki of Alexander voices concerns at a public hearing about bylaw No. 2. He calculates the town faces 5.3 mils in total annual tax increases, a 17.6 percent jump in the general levy, plus a fixed $345 parcel levy. He also warns that an up front option could create a revenue shortfall.
Lori Kiesman writes from Rivers praising town council for advancing a proposed new facility that would serve youth and host activities long at the existing rink, which now supports volleyball basketball badminton roller skating and summer drop in programs. The writer notes underage youths were unable to speak at a meeting on March 22 and argues the project could host many events including crafts fairs weddings socials reunions and graduations.
Brenda Ferguson from Chimo, Manitoba reflects on how skating rinks shifted from elite spaces in Victoria to central town hubs in Kenville and Durban. She notes the rink’s role in youth groups and community life and supports funding for its future.
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