Rivers Foundation continues to grow

By Sheila Runions

Banner Staff

At the seventh annual meeting of Rivers & Area Community Foundation (RACF) it was interesting to note the differences in the financial report, as audited by Sensus accounting. The 2014 audit confirmed $452,313 in assets and $24,731 in expenses; 2015 had $459,600 in assets and only $16,829 as expenses. Treasurer Craig Allison explained the primary reasons for fewer expenses last year.

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Libraries receive funding

Press release

Banner staff

Riding Mountain MLA Greg Nesbitt announced on Dec. 20 that the Rural Library Technological Sustainability program is providing funding to Minnedosa, Rivers, Rapid City and Russell libraries. 

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Rivers changes garbage collection

Press Release

Banner Staff

In a continued effort to achieve cost efficiencies and to develop "greener" practices in waste management within Riverdale Municipality, we will soon be implementing further changes to the way we handle household and commercial garbage/recycling. Following the inception of curbside recycling pick up in Rivers, Riverdale Municipality has been considering better practices in waste management that will be cost efficient, promote recycling and prolong the life expectancy of our present landfill.

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Rural Council Clips - Dec. 22, 2016

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Banner Staff

Riverdale Municipality, Dec. 6: Ken and Kevin Rempel of Steel Creek Developers discussed their proposed multi-family and hotel development in Rivers. A request for municipal participation was brought forth; a shareholder meeting is being hosted by them on Dec 7. The contract for curbside garbage/recycling collection expires Feb. 28; council believes it is in its best interest and more cost effective to convert the existing landfill to a transfer station, to extend the life of the landfill considerably.

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The Dispatch - Driver clocked doing 160 km/h

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Spruce Plains RCMP

On Nov. 27, a vehicle was located travelling west on Highway 16, doing 160 km/hr in a posted 100 km/hr zone. At the time of stop, visibility on the highway was near zero due to heavy fog and the road conditions were icy. 

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