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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 04, 2006
Page
4
National Home Fire Safety Week runs November 24 to 30. A Duracell Canada Safety Council survey finds 70 percent did not hold a fire drill last year and 69 percent lack a home escape plan. Steps include drawing floor plans, marking two exits per room, establishing a meeting place, posting plans, and practicing annual drills.
Private Ronald Joseph Warren MM of Rivers born in Canada served with the Monmouthshire Regiment in 1944 45. He earned the Military Medal near Kruistraat and Nijmegan before being killed February 25 1945 at age 21. His name added to Canada’s Book of Remembrance and Manitoba’s war memorial records. He rests in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery Germany.
Rev. Glenna Beauchamp reflects on the Legion Hall as a civic and memorial space in Rivers and across the Prairies. She notes the hall serves communities while reminding Canadians of veterans who sacrificed for freedom and peace, especially during November remembrance.
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