Rivers Collegiate students in band concert

By Jessie Bell

Six students from Rivers Collegiate Institute (RCI) are practising to perform in the Westman Honour Band concert on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. in Brandon’s Westman Centennial Auditorium. Liam Kristjanson, Anneke Schwennesen, Laura Pepper, Milah Mikkelsen, Rachel Veitch and Ali Radcliffe will have the opportunity to rehearse with two very talented conductors, Connie Turner and Darrin Oehlerking, and other great musicians in full band rehearsals and instrumental sections. The collegiate band director this year is Angela Roberts.

 

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New look at town office in Rivers

By Jessie Bell

There’s a new look in the town office in Rivers, since that corporation has united with RM of Daly, through amalgamation effective Jan. 1. The new title is Riverdale Municipality. Daly staff moved over to the town office, resulting in a shuffling of office space to accommodate five members: two from Daly and three from the town. 

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Showcasing local talent

By John Drinkwater

Manitoba talent will shine across the nation this February on NACTV. Each year, Manitoba's public television station airs a special night of live talent known as Showcase. The program is broadcast to more than 1.2 million homes across Canada.

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Several goals met for Rivers Police

By Bruce Klassen

Chief of Police. Town of Rivers

Part of my annual report to our police board and council includes the three-year policing plan which was revised this year to carry us through to 2017 when it will once again be reviewed. 

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Rural Council Clips - Feb. 6

LUD Rapid City, Jan. 7:  Orest Woloski was appointed chairman, Bonnie Wright was appointed secretary. Monthly indemnity will be $150, which includes one regular meeting per month; special meetings will be $18 per hour; mileage will be reimbursed at the provincial rate. Rapid City Cemetery rates were discussed and tabled for further discussion. The financial plan will be discussed at the next meeting, which will be held at the call of the chair. 

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