View from Parliament Hill - Dec. 24
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- Published on Saturday, December 24, 2016
By Robert Sopuck
Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa M.P.
The Liberal government seems to lack a real understanding of what is acceptable and what is not when it comes to fundraising. Justin Trudeau’s cash-for-access fundraisers are wrong and potentially illegal. He needs to put a stop to it. What they are doing is having billionaires host fancy events at their homes, then making individuals pay $1,500 to the Liberal Party to attend, so that they can have direct access to the prime minister. As the official Opposition, we believe this is blatant corruption and simply not acceptable.
Celebrities celebrate Christmas in church
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- Published on Friday, December 23, 2016
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Rivers United Church held its annual white gift service on Sunday, Dec. 11. Besides collecting “white gifts” (a tradition of food and toys wrapped in white paper, but which are now unwrapped or in an assortment of colourful bags and bows) for Rivers Christmas Cheer campaign, it is a day for the congregation to enjoy the efforts of the Sunday school classes. The mother-daughter team of Shelley Foster and Becky Stewart have much to accomplish with these youngsters they teach only once a month. But those efforts paid off in a packed house that morning. In addition to the kids, several celebrities attended the service.
Rivers Foundation continues to grow
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- Published on Friday, December 23, 2016
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
At the seventh annual meeting of Rivers & Area Community Foundation (RACF) it was interesting to note the differences in the financial report, as audited by Sensus accounting. The 2014 audit confirmed $452,313 in assets and $24,731 in expenses; 2015 had $459,600 in assets and only $16,829 as expenses. Treasurer Craig Allison explained the primary reasons for fewer expenses last year.
Libraries receive funding
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- Published on Friday, December 23, 2016
Press release
Banner staff
Riding Mountain MLA Greg Nesbitt announced on Dec. 20 that the Rural Library Technological Sustainability program is providing funding to Minnedosa, Rivers, Rapid City and Russell libraries.
Rivers changes garbage collection
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- Published on Thursday, December 22, 2016
Press Release
Banner Staff
In a continued effort to achieve cost efficiencies and to develop "greener" practices in waste management within Riverdale Municipality, we will soon be implementing further changes to the way we handle household and commercial garbage/recycling. Following the inception of curbside recycling pick up in Rivers, Riverdale Municipality has been considering better practices in waste management that will be cost efficient, promote recycling and prolong the life expectancy of our present landfill.
