Melva and Belva are recognized
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- Published on Friday, June 26, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
In 1958 Hamiota Co-op amalgamated with Cardale and Moline to create Hamiota/Cardale Co-op. The Cardale branch has been staffed by the same two women for nearly three decades so a surprise recognition was planned for them on Wednesday afternoon, June 17. Held at Dora’s Cafe in Cardale, approximately 30 people were on hand to witness Hamiota’s manager Bill Feschuk present “their girls” with gifts. Neither have announced plans to retire but the community and co-op board thought it high time for some recognition. Bill presented the women corsages, a leather duffle bag (Belva) and a watch (Melva).
Grey cup Award
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- Published on Friday, June 26, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
It was 19 years ago that Jeff Maxwell began his teaching career in Oak River; in 1999 he accepted a position at Elton Collegiate in Forrest. In those 16 years he has coached both male and female sports, primarily varsity volleyball, basketball and track and field. He has led the Sabres to multiple high school provincial champions and claimed many wins for both boys’ and girls’ teams. All 16 of his girls’ basketball teams have attended provincial competition and for the past 15 consecutive years, Sabres volleyball teams have been at provincials with boys winning four titles and girls winning six AA championships.
Rivers Fair news
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- Published on Friday, June 26, 2015
By Alice Fast
President
Rivers Agricultural Society is busy planning for the annual Manitoba Gymkhana Rodeo Association horse event at our fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 7 at 5 p.m. The very next day is our fair, which starts with a pancake and sausage breakfast before the parade at 9 a.m. Please note there is a change to our parade route this year!
Celebrate the status quo
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- Published on Thursday, June 25, 2015
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
My Prespective
Last week, we celebrated something momentous. It happened right in our own backyard and it will have a lasting impact on our future. Last Thursday, at the edge of the Big Grass Marsh, between Plumas and Langruth, a ceremony was held to mark the signing of Canada's largest conservation agreement. We celebrated the perpetual maintenance of the status quo.
Arrest warrants a scam
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- Published on Thursday, June 25, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Rivers Police Service Chief Bruce Klassen was contacted by a couple in Rivers who received a suspicious phone call. The retired RCMP officers knew protocol so ignored the telephone scam and instead, alerted the local department of this matter.
