Wildlife wish welcomed
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- Published on Thursday, August 21, 2014
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
It will be 10 years this October since Sam Henry of Oak River district passed away, and four years next month that his wife Doris died, yet their love of the land continues. Nearly 30 years ago they began learning about MWF Habitat Foundation’s Habitat Trust. A non-profit charity which is dedicated to the preservation of habitat; it was established to receive, hold, maintain and manage upland and wetland habitat in perpetuity. Run by volunteers and fundraisers, administrative director Larry Milian explains, “We can’t do everything all at once; we do it when time and money allow.”*
Symphony Under The Sky Cancelled
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- Published on Thursday, August 21, 2014
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The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, together with the Symphony Under the Sky Event Committee is very disappointed to announce the cancellation of the scheduled performance at the Selo Ukraina site in Dauphin, Manitoba. A temperamental weather forecast for the weekend made for a difficult decision.
Century Farm celebration
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- Published on Thursday, August 14, 2014
By Jessie Bell
Rivers Banner
On Friday, Aug 8 more than 50 relatives and neighbours of Gordon Hammond gathered in his spacious and well-maintained farmyard in the Tarbolton district (southeast of Bradwardine). Inside a separate building from the house were displays of family pictures and framed Manitoba Centennial Farm awards. Issued in 2014, the land at SW 8-11-22W, RM of Daly, has been farmed by the Hammond family for more than 100 years.
Course needs cash
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- Published on Thursday, August 14, 2014
By Andy Gerrard
Rivedale Golf and Country Club President
Rivedale Golf and Country Club is a non-profit corporation that operates our local golf course. Management of the course is handled by a volunteer board of directors. Gayle Bullee operates the clubhouse and canteen. Brian Robins handles course maintenance, with assistance from his grandson Quinn Robins and neighbour Michael McFadden.
