"It changed my life completely."
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(L to R) Karla Hall and Darryl Kulbacki
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner
Neepawa-area siblings Darryl Kulbacki and Karla Hall are bound by more than just blood. On Oct. 23, Hall went into surgery at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg to donate a kidney to her older brother.
"If we are here today, it's because of them."
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From left: Honorary Consul of France in Winnipeg, Bruno Burnichon, congratulates Earl Stewart and Roy Snaith on their induction into France鈥檚 National Order of the Legion of Honour
Kate-Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
For the second time in four days, a hall was packed in support of two exceptional members of Gladstone鈥檚 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #110. On Tuesday, Earl Stewart and Roy Snaith were officially recognized as members of the French Legion of Honour, when the Honorary Consul of France in Winnipeg, Bruno Burnichon, pinned the medals to their chests at a special ceremony in the Legion Clubroom.
Rapid City youth wins national award
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Carson Burr
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Nine-year-old Carson Burr of Rapid City has been featured in these pages of the Rivers Banner several times in the past two years. He was born with a heart defect and has been fundraising for Winnipeg鈥檚 Children鈥檚 Hospital for two-thirds of his life (six years).
Kenton remembers
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By Paulette Wiens
On Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. Kenton Royal Canadian Legion No. 118 held its Remembrance Day Service at Kenton Memorial Hall.
Ukrainians preserve their history
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By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
In a March 2010 edition it was reported that Rivers Ukrainian Society had officially disbanded and all remaining funds ($43,000) were given to Riverdale Health Services District Foundation. That column was never corrected as in error so a pleasant surprise came last month when members of Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee Inc. (RTSRC) received a donation from the society.
