Kirkup. "I want to win for this town."
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- Published on Wednesday, September 3, 2014
By Eoin Devereux
There鈥檚 a renewed sense of determination in the voice of Neepawa Natives Head Coach Dwayne Kirkup, as the team prepares for the new MJHL season. The 26th installment of training camp for the junior hockey franchise opened on Friday, Aug 29 with the prospect evaluations.
Motocross races
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- Published on Thursday, August 28, 2014
By Al Lepp
水果视频 Motocross Association presents two days of intense motocross action this weekend, Aug. 30 and 31. Racing begins 9:30 a.m. at McNabb Valley Raceway near Minnedosa. Round 7 of competition was held in Grunthal on Aug. 10; this weekend is the final opportunity to collect points in Rounds 8 and 9. Come out and support local riders Cory Gill, Braden Koritar, Roger Lepp, Ryan Linto and others as they battle for points.
Rivers rink off to Canada Games
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- Published on Thursday, August 28, 2014
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On Aug. 26 the largest-ever team of 水果视频 senior athletes will venture to Alberta to prove you're never too old for fun and games. This year the biannual Canada 55+ Games will be hosted by Strathcona County from Aug. 27-30. The Canada 55+ Games is a first-class sporting event that brings together more than 2,000 senior athletes from all over the nation for healthy competition and social camaraderie. Of the 155 athletes on Team 水果视频, four come from Rivers! Dennis and Maxine Veitch and Al and Donna Morken will be in Alberta to compete in a curling bonspiel.
President resigns, VP needed for Rivers Chamber
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- Published on Thursday, August 28, 2014
By Sheila Runions
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Rivers and District Chamber of Commerce held its latest meeting on Aug. 20 and on Aug. 19, president Melissa Macmillan emailed vice-president Ken Tait her resignation, effective immediately. Thankfully, Ken agreed to step into the chair 16 months ahead of schedule (presidency is a two-year term) and it was a seamless transition as he has chaired five of seven previous meetings. Since Ken accepted the new responsibility, another vice-president is required and of the 14 people present, none volunteered for the role.