Museum Keeps Doors Open With Summer Events and Upgrades
Clack Family Museum hosted a July 2 show and shine car display with live music and restored classics. An August 7 rainbow auction featured silent bidding, kids activities, live music and an auction of baked goods and produce. Roy Greer received a 17 year service plaque as improvements including floor updates, a dehumidifier, fresh paint, and a garage makeover were funded by Rivers & Area Community Foundation and Brandon Area Foundation. The museum saw over 500 visitors this summer and will stay open in September by appointment at 205-328-5240.
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August Crime and Call Mix in Rivers Police Report
August activity shows eight RCMP calls tied to the former RM of Daly boundaries and six public assists. Mental health and 911 calls, multiple alarms and disturbances, insecure premises, and unfounded complaints are noted among miscellaneous items. Counts: two violent Criminal Code cases, 33 property crimes, 54 other Criminal Code crimes, one federal traffic file, 94 provincial traffic files, nine accidents, 12 Liquor and Gaming violations, 28 bylaw enforcements, 125 assistance calls, 203 miscellaneous inquiries.
Couple from Kenton Wed in United Church Ceremony
Bob Good and Adeline Merke enjoyed a summer filled with family milestones. They wed at the Kenton United Church on July 20 after graduations for Talise Merke in Minnedosa and Aaron Forseth in Gillam. A week earlier Terrie Merkulaskik visited from Whitecourt. The Woodworth Millennium Museum raffle at Kenton Legion on Sept 6 awarded a $250 Kenton Co-op voucher to June Hunt and a patio heater to Debbie Raycroft.
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