Forty Thousand Dollar Four-Unit Motel Planned
Plans to erect a four unit motel between Rivers and Wheatland were revealed this week by The Gazette. The site purchases include several acres south of the Canadian Pacific tracks about half a mile east of Wheatland. The two-storey central structure will house business offices and a central heating plant, with separate lodging blocks on either side. Estimated cost near $40 000.
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Rivers
Wheatland
Canadian Pacific Railway
Rivers Officers Among Forty Promoted In RCAF
Forty Royal Canadian Air Force officers in western Canada have been promoted, per the North West Air Command Edmonton. Among them are several now stationed at Rivers and others formerly connected with the camp, including Fit Lt P Bissky and Fit Lt A L Brown promoted to Squadron Leader, FC L L Wightman and FC H E Hollis to Flight Lieutenant, and Fit Lt T B Winslow to Squadron Leader.
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Royal Canadian Air Force
Western Canada
North West Air Command
Edmonton
Rivers
Fit
P. Bissky
A. L. Brown
FC L. L. Wightman
H. E. Hollis
T. B. Winslow
Gazette Office Closed During Recess
The Gazette office remains closed through the present recess with only within building alterations. No business will be transacted during this period.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Brandon Seat Returns to Conservative Party
Motors in Rivers are urged to park properly or face fines, as a citizen paid $5 plus costs after appearing before Justice W. T. Dyer for parking in the street. The article notes a town bylaw bans mid street parking, with daytime violations visible and nighttime dangers highlighted.
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Brandon
Justice of the Peace
W. T. Dyer
Dinsdale Wins Brandon By Election In PC Victory
The Brandon by election saw Walter Dinsdale defeat the Liberal candidate 284 to 247. Former Manitoba agriculture dean MacEwan conceded, while polls across Rivers Bradwardine and Robinville favored the PC. Of 139 polls, 104 chose Dinsdale, though supporters had expected a 2,000 vote margin.
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Brandon
Progressive Conservatives
University of Manitoba
MacEwan
Brandon Colles
Dinsdale
Bradwardine
Airport
Robinville
Mayne
Mr. Dinsdale
Walter Dinsdale
J. W. Grant MacEwan
J. E. Matthews
Summer Holidays Begin Today at Rivers School
Rivers school closes for the summer vacation as students finish exams. While some grades remained in class for social activities, others have completed. Over the break, repairs, alterations and redecorating will occur, with staff changes expected at the start of the new term.
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Rivers School
Baffin Island Named Canada’s Largest Island
The largest Canadian island is Baffin Island. The title underscores its vast area in Nunavut, vastly surpassing other Canadian islands and shaping regional geography and demographics.
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Island
Canada
Baffin Island
Loss of Community Hall Sparks Rivers Social Centre Debate
The Rivers community faces losing its main gathering hall as the current owner plans to move the building to Brandon near Wheat City. Questions arise about a suitable replacement, viability of moving the hall, and how to fund a new multiuse center, with locals urging action to preserve a year‑round venue for events, meetings, and entertainment.
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Rivers
Brandon
Wheat City
James Frame
Wagar Hall
Sons of England
Masonic
Oddfellows
Taylor & Son Ltd
Rex Theatre
Campaign Sidelight: Winner Buys Dinner for Loser
A campaign sidelight reports that the winner will buy dinner for the loser. The former dean of agriculture discovers he has a meal coming on the House.
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Dean of Agriculture
Opposition Leader Remarks and Commons Vote Figures
George Drew leader of the opposition in the commons criticized a valuable addition to the membership as strengthening the opposition. Prime minister S Laurent expressed disappointment at the results and lightness of the vote. Parliament currently has Liberals 185, Progressive Conservatives 46, CCF 13, Social Credit 10, Independent Liberal 4, Independent 4, No Vacancies. Total 262.
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George Drew
Commons
S. Laurent
Progressive Conservatives
CCF
Social Credit
Independent Liberal
Dominion Day Observance Alters Long Weekend in Rivers
Sunday July 1 marks Dominion Day with holiday celebrations. In Rivers the event shifts to Monday July 2, extending the long weekend for store staff. Stores close at 10:00 pm Saturday and reopen on Tuesday July 3.
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Rivers
Unusual eczema linked to very soft water at medical talk
Montreal doctor Cluny MacPherson told a medical gathering that a community using extremely soft water may have an unusual eczema rate while speaking to the Canadian society for the study of allergy. Other city items include a rooming house incident with a false payout and small local agricultural notes.
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Montreal
Cluny MacPherson
St. John’s
Canadian Society For the Study of
Births at Forman's nursing home June 1951
In June 1951 Forman's nursing home reported multiple births: Spencer a daughter to Pte. P and Mrs Spencer on June 17 New Sarum. Gauthier a daughter on June 18. Light a son on June 18 to Sydn Ldr E S and Mrs Light of New Sarum. Dyer a son on June 23 Wheatland. Davis a daughter to Capt P W and Mrs Davis on June 24. Pellitier two daughters to Mr and Mrs P E Pellitier Rivers on June 24.
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Forman’s
Gauthier
New Sarum
Dyer
Pellitier
Forman’s Nursing Home
P. E. Pellitier
Rivers
Calves Showing at Lothair School Friday
Seven calves owned by Wheatland calf club members will be shown Friday at Lothair school to be judged by agricultural representative Baily of Hamiota.
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Wheatland Calf Club
Lothair School
Baily of
Hamiota
Van Contracts Cancelled and New Tenders Called
Rivers school board ordered the cancellation of all school van contracts at a recent meeting, with 30 days notice to current drivers. New tenders are to be submitted to secretary treasurer R G Sinclair by August 1, aligning tender year with the school year. The board also invited bids for maple floors, a masonite ceiling, and washroom renovations, with bids due July 9 and work to be completed before fall term. Van No 5 driver received a 3 dollar daily raise effective April 23.
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Rivers School Board
R. G. Sinclair
Music Honors in Violin and Piano for Rivers Students
Rivers students earned notable exam results in piano and violin. Joan Westwood received Royal Conservatory of Toronto piano first class honors, grade six, and Donald J. White earned violin first class honors, junior. Violin students Donald Whyte, Wayne Pettapiece, Shirley Robertson, Marlene Roberts, and Sandra Tayor also achieved high marks across intermediate and grade levels.
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Rivers
Royal Conservatory of Toronto
Joan Westwood
E. Westwood
Donald J. White
Alex Whyte
Sandra Tayor
Donald J. Whyte
Wayne Pettapiece
Shirley Robertson
Marlene Roberts
Firemen's School Draws Winnipeg Brigade Members
Firemen’s school courses in Winnipeg this week drew members of Rivers' brigade including J. E. Borrowman and W. H. Humphries.
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Winnipeg
Rivers’ Brigade
J. E. Borrowman
W. H. Humphries
Rebekah district meeting to convene in Rivers in 1952
A Rapid City Reporter report states the next annual Rebekah district meeting will be held in Rivers.
Fire at Kofu school doused by wine from neighbor
A blaze at Kofu's schoolhouse could not be reached with the fire hose to a distant hydrant. Adjacent, a winery used seventy five gallons of wine to extinguish the flames, ending the incident.
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Kofu
Japan
Third Place Certificate for The Gazette 1947
A third place certificate for The Gazette arrived from Winnipeg on Wednesday. The award, dated 1947, honors the paper as best allround newspaper under 750 circulation. Possible questions about fault lie with staff, engraver, or post office, but the document’s origin and shipping are noted.
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Post Office Department
the Gazette
Winnipeg
Weather Dims Canadian Forces Day at Air Training Centre
Inclement conditions and low temperatures in Alberta blanketed the district on Wednesday delaying and dampening attendance for Armed Forces Day at the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre. Frosty mornings had persisted across the area for several days and threatened continued disruption.
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Alberta
Armed Forces
Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
War brides on train told bananas not for sale
Bananas offered by the rehabilitation committee were described as a treat for war brides aboard a train. Other notes mention Rev W A Champness leaving for Shoal Lake parish and a mix of past items recalling 1931 heat records and local incidents.
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Rehabilitation Committee
W. A. Champness
Shoal Lake Parish
Babe Didrikson Zaharias Dominates Golf Titles at 36
At age 36 Babe Didrikson Zaharias has captured every major golf title available, continuing her unprecedented dominance. Her record spans multiple championships, reaffirming her status as a premier figure in the sport.
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Babe Didrikson Zaharias
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