- Rivers, Manitoba
Rivers is a small town in the
Canadian province ofManitoba that is located 40 kilometres northwest of Brandon. Rivers had a population of 1,119 people in the 2001 census. It is 473 metres above sea level, and is entirely encircled by the Rural Municipality of Daly in the Westman Region (Southwestern Manitoba). The town is well known for its successful local sports teams, and is part of the "Rolling River School Division" and has an elementary school (Kindergarten - Grade 6), and high school (Grade 7 - Grade 12). It is also home toLee's Restaurant which has been touted as having the best Chinese food in Manitoba.Fact|date=September 2008Former mayor of Rivers, Dave Oakey, started the annual "Homecoming Jam" that takes place in the summer. The "Homecoming Jam" consists of a variety of events, the most popular being the street hockey tournament where teams compete for the "Stanley Can".
RCI (High School) hosted the very first "Rivers Spring Carnival" which took place in and outside the school. Approximately 500 people came and participated in the events.
For decades Rivers Collegiate has been praised for its outstanding sports programs, including volleyball, basketball, and baseball.Fact|date=September 2008
References
* [http://www12.statcan.ca/english/Profil01/CP01/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4607077&Geo2=PR&Code2=46&Data=Count&SearchText=Rivers&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=46&B1=All&Custom= Community Profile: Rivers, Manitoba; Statistics Canada]
External links
* [http://www.townofrivers.mb.ca Official Website of the town of Rivers]
* [http://www.riversbanner.com Rivers Banner]
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