Rivers girl wins at provincials
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- Published on Wednesday, April 29, 2015
By Christa McKee
As reported in the April 10 issue of Rivers Banner, 4-H members from across the Manitoba were preparing for the provincial 4-H Communications Extravaganza in Brandon on April 18.
The Resilient Journey a success
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- Published on Wednesday, April 29, 2015
By Sherrill-Lee Hyra
Health Promotion Coordinator
On April 11 The Resilient Journey conference at Rivers Collegiate was attended by 143 people from across Westman. “This wellness event far surpassed our expectations,” commented Esther Krahn, planning committee volunteer and member of Rivers and Area Palliative Care. “When I think back to the beginning of our planning and having many community partners around the table discussing wellness ideas, I wondered how and what would end up taking shape.”
Newspaperman may be MLA next year
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- Published on Wednesday, April 29, 2015
By Marcie Harrison
Crossroads This Week
At a well-attended nomination meeting held at Strathclair Arena on Saturday, April 25, Shoal Lake businessman Greg Nesbitt was elected as the candidate for the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba in Riding Mountain for next year’s provincial election. Nesbitt, who has published newspapers in the area since 1977, defeated Rob Gillan of Onanole and Duane Klimack of Silverton.
Rivers 4-H finished for now
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- Published on Wednesday, April 29, 2015
By Corina Lepp
Rivers Multipurpose 4-H Club held its achievement on Friday night in Rivers Elementary School gymnasium. Achievement night gives our members a chance to showcase their projects to family and friends.
Youth to learn mountain climbing
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- Published on Tuesday, April 28, 2015
By Banner Staff
The McCreary-based Dead Ox Trailblazers mountain biking club is introducing a new after school program. Called Dead Ox Sprockets, the cycling program is unique to the area. The program is affiliated with the Manitoba Cycling Associations "Kids of Mud" learn to mountain bike program.
