An evening of theatre

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Wade Hunter (left) and Morgan Paramor played their parts to perfection in “Speedo Airlines”.

The Arden Dinner Theatre played for two nights at the Arden Hall in early December. A packed house each night enjoyed a fantastic dinner and much laughter.

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An evening at the Arden dinner theatre

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Photo by John Drinkwater
Wade Hunter (left) and Morgan Paramor played their parts to perfection in “Speedo Airlines”.

The Arden Dinner Theatre played for two nights at the Arden Hall in early December. A packed house each night enjoyed a fantastic dinner and much laughter.

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Renovations are underway!

Sheila Runions
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According to Rivers’ history book, the golf course due west of Wheatland was started in 1949 and was made possible through the military people at Canadian Joint Air Training Centre. When the base closed in 1971, New Sarum Golf Course was renamed Yellow Quill Golf Course and was property of Oo-Za-We-Kwun Centre, a native training centre which was operating out of the old airbase. It remained as such until 1982 when it was renamed Riverdale Golf and Country Club.

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Local history examined by Gladstone author

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This is the cover of Kelvin Bueckert's new book titled "Life in our town."

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A Gladstone authors latest book was inspired by local history. Life in Our Town by Kelvin Bueckert, is a compilation of historical novellas set on the plains of Manitoba, Canada. In a press release announcing his book, Bueckert noted that it not only features three entertaining novellas, but it also contains photographs and clippings relevant to the stories included.

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Local lifter wins gold at provincials

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Rachel McClay competing at the Manitoba provincials in Brandon on Dec. 10.

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Neepawa resident Rachel McClay recently claimed the gold medal in the 58kg weight class at a weightlifting event in Brandon Hosted by Crossfit Rocked, the Olympic style lifting event came to a close on Dec. 10. With three attempts for snatch and three attempts in clean and jerk, McClay successfully lifted four out of her six total attempts. The lifting season began early in the fall and lasts six months.

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