Rivers elects new council as Roy Stevenson wins fourth mayoral term
In Rivers the election results show incumbent mayor Roy Stevenson with 361 votes defeating newcomer John Jordens who had 162. Al Lepp led new council with 434 votes, followed by John Russell 379 and Lloyd Fehr 374. Mike Dickson 365, Joyce Sage 362, George Kroeger 335. Mark Pythian and John Brett failed to win seats with 302 and 249 votes. Voter turnout reached 59 percent, up from 41 percent three years ago.
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Rivers
Roy Stevenson
John Jordens
Stevenson
al Lepp
John Russell
Lloyd Fehr
Mike Dickson
Joyce Sage
George Kroeger
Mark Pythian
John Brett
Hospital Happenings Featuring Alene Smith in Rivers Navy
Public health nurse Alene Smith assumes Rivers coverage replacing Lynn McGuinn. Based at Hamiota District Health Centre she will work from Riverdale Hospital on the second third and fourth Thursdays monthly. She brings seven years in maternal child health and experience in school health promotion and diabetic care. For details call 328 5222 on Thursdays or 764 2412 ext 117.
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Alene Smith
Rivers
Lynn McGuinn
Brandon
Alene
Hamiota
Riverdale Hospital
Collegiate wraps up freshie week at Rivers institute
Rivers Collegiate Institute wraps up Freshie Week with a dance and kangaroo court. Freshie king and queen were Michael Nehoda and Susan Shaw. A magazine campaign succeeded with top sellers Kristen Mayer, Sarah Frank, and Mitchell Purdy winning canteen specials. An Oct 27 Halloween dance offers $1 door discounts for costumes. Senior class orders new jackets for Christmas break in black white and royal blue.
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Adam Reid
Rivers Collegiate Institute
Manitoba
Michael Nehoda
Susan Shaw
Kristen Mayer
Sarah Frank
Mitchell Purdy
RCI
Tempo
IGA
Look Music
Kiwanis Governor Visits Rivers Division for 1995-96 Planning
Governor Alex Nahachewsky of Kiwanis Western Canada District visited Rivers on Oct. 20. Lt.-Gov. John Russell welcomed him and wife Gladys as presidents and secretaries of Brandon, Brandon Assiniboine, Golden K, Moosomin, and Rivers met to discuss club activities and goals for 1995-96, including membership growth, children initiatives, and the IDD Deficiency Disorders effort. Dinner for 46 featured Gov. Nahachewsky’s call to support the Kiwanis Foundation and its IDD program aiming to raise 75 million dollars to provide iodine globally. Entertainment followed by Sharon McFarlane, Ted Mayor, Hugh Russell, and Michelle Mourre.
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John Russell Rivers
Europe
Africa
Asia
Gov. Alex
Kiwanis Foundation
U.S
Sharon McFarlane
Ted Mayor
Hugh Russell
Michelle Mourre
Oak River Trade Show draws modest crowd and gifts
The Oak River Trade Show on Oct 2 at Oak River Memorial Rink saw fewer exhibitors and attendees. Fifty one exhibitors from Brandon and nearby towns displayed crafts and products while spectators from Oak River Rivers Hamiota Crandall and Cardale attended. Funds from a breakfast and supper supported the Oak Dale Senior Housing project with hundreds in attendance and several prize drawings.
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Sheila Szapko
Oak River
Oak River Memorial Rink
Brandon
Rivers
Kenton
Hamiota
Crandall
Rapid City
Cardale
Harold Gilleshammer
Investors Syndicate
Oak Dale
Dave Morton
Jake Kroeger
Kari Horton
Amanda Stott
Shenanigan’s
Oak River Quick Freeze
Trade Show Committee
Pumkin
Carolyn Usunier
Neil Andrews
Lewis Cattle Oilers
Cheryl Hrabek
Looters
Doreen Naylor
Oak River Co-op
Ricki Brethour
Stan
IGA
Barrie Sims
Ducks Unlimited
Neil Reeves
Kenny Peters
Canadian Tire
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Legislative Library of Manitoba
Vaughan Street
Winnipeg
R&c
Town of Rivers
Collegiate
Mr. Pumpkupine
Lexa Ramsey
Pam Murray
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