Cypress River Fair marks ag society centennial in Centennial Parade draws 50 entries
Cypress River marks 100 years of the Cypress River Agricultural Society with a July 21 to 23 fair. A plaque honoring the centennial was unveiled July 22 at the fairgrounds entrance on a boulder donated by Jerry Van Damme. Firemen's Rodeo debuted in Cypress, and the Centennial Parade drew more than 50 entries. Younger members are seen as the future of the society.
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Cypress River Agricultural Society
Warren Sigurdson
Ag Society
Pom 5
Department of Agriculture
Cypress River Fairgrounds
Jerry van Damme
Sigurdson
Cypress River
Cypress
West End Glenboro School Suffers Vandalism
Windows on the east side of Glenboro School were shattered during the weekend of July 29, with 22 windows and four screens broken. RCMP are investigating the incident.
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Track record equalled at Glenboro race meet
Harness racing fans enjoyed ideal weather as Reys Might matched the 1992 track mark of 1:58.4 in the seventh race. Driven by Richard Remillard, owned by Leon and Rose Rey of St. Claude and trained by Richard Rey, the six year old bay gelding was raised by the Reys. The Manitoba Great Western Stake saw 24 entrants, eight advancing to the final, won by Regal Reign driven by Darryl Mason and owned by Darryl and Sherri Mason of Killarney. Attendance Saturday 650, handle 13 999.00. Sunday attendance 750, pari mutuel handle 15 581.00.
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Glenboro
Best Deal
Reys Might
Richard Remillard
Leon
Rose Rey
St. Claude
Richard Rey
Reys
Regal Reign
Darryl Mason
Darryl
Sherri Mason
Killarney
Don Anness
Skulduggery
Murray Cumberland
Oakville
R. Remillard
Manitoba Pool
Chalbos Dream
Wm. Little
Rey
Remillard
Lorraine Rey
Leon Rey
Agnes Witherspoon
Spruce Woods hosts Pine Fort Days voyageur celebration
The Spirit notes the final summer issue and next week’s Gazette. Aug 11 to 13 marks Spruce Woods Parks 12th annual Spirit of Discovery with opening ceremony at 8 30 p m Friday. Visitors explore primitive encampments voyageur events muzzleloading rifles and a pow wow at the Amphitheatre Campfire Ring.
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Gazette
Canada
Assiniboine River
Spruce Wood
Northwest Company
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Ag. Society
Lawrence Lannoo
Manito
Gotcha
Albert Claeys
Candice Claeys
Shirley Lannoo
Pine Fort
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