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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 29, 1941
Page
1
Heavy rains restored the water level at the Canadian National Railways dam two miles west of Melville to its typical level. The dam, now a wildlife sanctuary, hosts about 2000 nesting ducks this spring, with swans and pelicans also observed.
A Memorial Service for Rivers is planned for Sunday June 22. Several residents visit relatives and attend events, including Alex M. Davidson in Norwood Grove and Donald Morrow in Elkhorn. The Rural Municipality of Daly meets June 3. Various visits, dances, and social activities are noted, plus a War Services Fund update showing 315.25 raised with 13 deferred. Local service and social life highlighted with upcoming events and fund drive appeal.
Alaska bound prospectors once faced arduous trips. now Canadian Pacific coast ships offer nine and eleven day voyages from Vancouver to Skagway with stops at Alert Bay Prince Rupert Ketchikan Wrangell and Juneau. The Princess Charlotte sails. Sunset Cruises along Vancouver Island run Victoria to Port Alice. Activities include deck tennis shuffleboard dances and moonlight promenades aboard Princess liners.
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