First Canadian child raises $1000 for Earth Rangers
Grayson Williams of Rivers becomes the first Canadian to raise one thousand dollars for Earth Rangers, reaching the ambassador fundraising level in three weeks. His prize includes an etched glass trophy, a wood thrush logo apparel set, buttons and a hoodie, with community support from Rivers Elementary School and local businesses.
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Grayson Williams
Rivers
Earth Ranger
Ranger “Guardian
Jen Williams
Grayson
Earth Rangers
Nature Conservancy of Canada
NCC
Vancouver Aquarium
Churchill Northern Studies Centre
Canada
Small Manitoba towns face forced amalgamation rule
Manitoba's throne speech imposes a 1000 resident minimum for municipalities. Most under 1000 must amalgamate by fall 2013 for 2014 elections, with Rapid City Blanshard Oak River Daly among affected areas. Government invites talks at the Manitoba Municipalities convention to shape a path.
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N Monnay
Ron Lemieux
Lemieux
Manitoba
Rapid City
Blanshard
Lad of Oak River
Saskatchewan
Daly
Association of Manitoba Municipalities
Riverdale Health Services District Foundation funds local care
The Riverdale Health Services District Foundation outlines that 35,000 supports local health projects in Rivers and surrounding RM areas Daly and Blanshard. In 2012 it funded Telehealth setup at Riverdale Health Centre and a new patient bathing system for Rivers Rehab Unit costing 38,659.84. It runs Lights of Love memorials and invites donations via local businesses with tax receipts issued.
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Riverdale Health Services District Foundation
Rivers
Rms
Daly and
Blanshard
Riverdale Health Centre
Manitoba
Rivers Super Thrifty Pharmacy
Rhsd Foundation