North American Lumber expands roots to Rivers business scene
North American Lumber Limited began in Rivers in 1906 after originating in Minnesota. The Rivers yard opened with materials moved from Wheatland before 1911 railway expansion. Now 27 Western Canada branches exist. Rivers is run by Glenn A. Maguire since April 1970 with two to three staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Lumber Limited
Rivers
Minnesota
Canada
Wheatland
North American Lumber
William Konantz
Glenn A. Maguire
Trans-Canada
Yellowhead
Maguire
Brandon
Rivers UCW Meeting Observes Remembrance Theme
Rivers United Church Women held a November 14 meeting with Helen Riddell presiding and a prayer of Thanksgiving. Maxine Radford led devotional on Remembrance Day, with scripture by Helen Lobb and piano by Rose Madder. Financial reports by Sean Donald and JoAnn Brandon were presented, with nominations discussed for 1995.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte MacDonald Rivers
UCW
Helen Riddell
Maxine Radford
Helen Lobb
Rose Madder
Sean Donald
JoAnn Brandon
Margaret McFadden
Shirley Kamula
Larnold Brandon
YWCA
Samaritan House
Brandon
Nelson House
Nasagamick
Birtle Presbytery
Trinity United Church
Let Us Give God His Right Place in Our Nation
A reflective sermon emphasizes loyalty to God first and country second. It cites Jesus teaching on paying to Caesar and to God, praises Canada as a free diverse nation, and urges prayers for authorities for a tranquil life in godliness and dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Caesar
God
Canada
Shelvey
Paul the Apostle
Tha’t
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rivers Chamber of Commerce
Rev. E
Jake Kroeger
Nair Dynamics
Huamily
Cal Hyndman
Minnedosa
Harold Gilleshammer
Mat Street
A& D's
Lowers
Brickwood
Ieeenager
Jack Cram
Warers
Chicken Jack's Family Restaurant
Klassen
Call
Per Esso Fuels
Lubes
NEA
Plaquid
Barry Hardware Rivers
Lee's
Putley
Grainex Commodities Trading Inc
Taylor
Rivers Home Bakery Ltd
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