Rivers Health Centre addition hoped for soon
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- Published on Thursday, April 16, 2015
By Gary Pomeroy
Chairman
Rivers Health Action Committee (HAC) has been working for two years towards the construction of a multi-purpose room addition at Rivers鈥� health centre. The rehab unit has proven to be very successful but is in desperate need of increased space. This addition would provide a new area for rehab patients for group dining, exercises and activities. All these activities support the patients and promote their goals of becoming more independent and to regain their optimal health.
St. James' Church cookbooks
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- Published on Thursday, April 16, 2015
By Lois Allen
In June 1965 Gateway Publishing Co. Ltd. was founded by William DesJarlais in Winnipeg. The very first cookbook the company printed was titled Favorite Recipes from Rivers 1965 and it was done for St. James鈥� Anglican Church afternoon branch of the women鈥檚 auxiliary.
School bus safety
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- Published on Tuesday, April 14, 2015
By Board of Trustees
Beautiful Plains School Division
The safety record of school buses in North America and the fact that statistically school buses are the safest means of transportation on all roads and highways is no coincidence. There are several reasons for this; one being the high manufacturing standards of school buses and ongoing improvements to them. However, much of the credit for this safety record must go to the people who maintain and drive these buses as well as the people that train, test and evaluate them. Due to the fact that 40 per cent of BPSD鈥檚 enrolled students are transported by bus, safety is a very high priority in the division.
Anniversary a reason to recognize charter members
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- Published on Tuesday, April 14, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Last week we reported Rivers and Area Lions Club was celebrating its 40th anniversary in conjunction with their hosting of Governor鈥檚 Night on Saturday, April 4. Club reports were shared from those in the district (Rivers, Rapid City, Hamiota, Kenton, Oak Lake, Virden), Rivers Legion and Auxiliary were thanked for catering the supper and tending bar, and David Caldwell of Kenton provided entertainment 鈥� telling jokes which he interspersed with his vocal solos, accompaning himself on guitar.
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Conservation district holds annual meeting
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- Published on Sunday, April 12, 2015
By Cindy Murray
The importance of water conservation was a key topic at Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District鈥檚 (LSRCD) annual general meeting in Basswood on Thursday, Feb. 12.
