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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 03, 2013
Page
3
A comedian in a bright spotlight crawled on stage as a policeman asked about his actions. The performer quipped he searches for keys, then notes people seek meaning in light and spectacle but real contentment lies in simple pleasures and everyday life within community and family.
A 1960s IDC formed to attract industry evolved into a CDC within Rivers Chamber of Commerce in 1967 to pursue government grants. Manitoba Autopac began in 1971 and Pharmacare rolled out in 1975 to shield Manitobans from drug costs. Early 1970s visits by Gov Gen Michener, Tourism Minister Desjardins, Premier Schreyer, and Rear Admiral Stephens marked regional events at the Oo Za We Kun Centre, Rivers Highland Games, a glider school, and community gatherings.
A composite city record traces events from 1948 to 2008, noting a rivers area rink collapse, business openings, church construction plans, anniversaries, births, weddings, vandalism, and civic events. Key names include Decker, Haney, Bridgeman, Morro, Stockwell, Bowles, Peters, McFadden, and Mitchell with locations Rivers Brandon and Norman Elevator.
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