Vandals damage Souris flower boxes and plants
Vandals destroyed hours of work by the Souris Beautification Committee smashing plants and tipping flower boxes on June 25 26. Flower boxes were also destroyed at Heritage Place apartments. RCMP are investigating.
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Souris Beautification Committee
Heritage Place
RCMP
Birtle Community Seeks 80000 for New Zamboni Machine
The town of Birtle works to raise 80000 to buy a Zamboni ice flooding machine. Fundraising aims to improve rink operations and season prep for local skaters and community events.
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Birtle
Twin Valley Co-op to buy Southside site in Russell for Agro Centre
Expanding Twin Valley Co-op Ltd. has agreed to purchase the assets of the former Southside Service site in Russell for use as a new Agro and Home Centre serving the community.
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Twin Valley Co-op Ltd
Southside
Russell
Demolition Ends 74-Year Legacy of U.G.G. Grain Elevator
Demolition crews removed the U.G.G. Grain Elevator in Somerset after it stood for 74 years. The dismantling marks the end of an era for the local grain trade and the community landmark.
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U.G.G
Somerset
Auction of Holland History Book editions at Homecoming
The First Edition set of two Holland History Book volumes sold for 2100 dollars at the R. M. of Victoria Homecoming event last weekend. The 2" Edition brought 950 dollars and the 3" Edition sold for 850 dollars.
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R. M. of Victoria
Official opening of Carberry ball facilities marked June 21
The newly renovated Carberry ball diamonds and backstops along with washrooms and concession buildings were officially opened on June 21. Local officials attended the ceremony and praised the upgrades for players and fans.
Cougar Sighted in Farm Field Near Riverside Hill
A cougar was sighted in a farm field north of Minto near Riverside hill, prompting local wildlife observers to monitor the area for further reports.
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Minto
Rags to Riches Founder Helps Dedicate Deloraine Park
Peter Nygard founder and chairman of Nygard International visited Deloraine on June 22 to dedicate a park named in his family’s honor. The company, which posts annual clothing sales over 500 million, had donated a large sum to aid the park project.
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Peter Nygard
Nygard International
Deloraine
Nygard
Reston Drop-in Centre to be rebuilt at same site
The old Reston Drop-in Centre has been demolished and plans call for a new 26 by 70 foot facility at the same location. It will be ready for use in September.
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Reston
Glenboro 4-H Beef Club Achievement Highlights July Show
The Glenboro 4-H Beef Club held its Achievement Day with the Glenboro Ag Society Fair on July 1. Judge Brad McDonald oversaw contests awarding cash prizes from $2 to $20 and banners for multiple showmanship and breed categories, with Chrissy Van Damme and Dana Rankin among top winners.
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Glenboro
Glenboro Ag Society
Brad McDonald
Portage la Prairie
Diane Kovar
Lorena van Damme
Louise Gregoire
Megan Abernethy
Jory Coates
Jennalee Hamilton
Jeremy Herrmann
Riley Jefferies
Riley Martin
Derek Mowat
Mark Tomlinson
Louann van Damme
Kelton Coates
Larissa Hamilton
Cale Jefferies
Jamie Tomlinson
Trevor van Damme
Leo Matt
Dana Rankin
Curt Spencer
Chrissy van Damme
Glenboro Vet Clinic
Oak Creek Maines
Allan van Damme
Cypress River
Ivan Jefferies
Ken Dowd
Brown Byre Farms
Dwayne
Lorna
Kent
Sandra Hamilton
Herby Hutler
Banner
Wallis
Chrissy VanDamme
Coates Creek Holsteins
Blondes
Jefferies Leeds
Hugh Wilton
Cypress Meats & More
Pembina Co-op
Westoba Credit Union
Countryside Equipment
Brandon
Helfer
Vand Farms
Gordie & Lorena van Damme & Family
RLK
Linda Book
Cal-Lea Herefords
George Rankin
Hilton
Redfern Farm Services
Irene Drinkwater
Riley Martins
Hamilton Holsteins
Hamiota
Fair Valley
Simmentals
Jack
Cam Hamilton
Spruce Woods Inn
van Damme
Chrissy
Louann
Jefferies
Cale
Riley
Coates
Jory
Kelton
Spencer
Curt
Hamilton
Jennalee
Larissa
Charolais
Defoort Stock Farm
Gord & Sueat Family
Simmental
Jack Thompson & Son
Angus
Wilma Gowanlock
Maine- Anjou
Leaning Spruce Stock Farm
Elwood Shearer
Donat Jim Steele
Blain Shewfelt
Royal Bank
Jenkinson
Treherne
Prairie Spirit Board May Discuss High Speed Internet Plan
The Prairie Spirit School Division No. 50 board met in Pilot Mound on June 25 2002 at 7 30 pm. Resignations for Jim Wylie Ian Hamilton and Laurie Richards were approved. New staffing actions included Wanda Black contract and Sandy Bank assignment. The group also considered high speed Internet viability for communities.
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Prairie Spirit School
Prairie Spirit School Division No. 50
Pilot Mound
Jim Wylie
Ian Hamilton
Laurie Richards
Wanda Black
Sandy Bank
Barry Black
Craig Cuddy
Policy Manual Committee
Board of Trustees
Prairie Spirit School Division
Jody Parsonage
Box
Manitoba
ROG Ipo
History Book Update Details Book Sales and Title Suggestions
The committee has 30 days to pay the balance after receiving the order, with advance sales until December 31, 2003 at 60.00 per book and 75.00 afterward. If purchased before December 31, 2002, buyers may suggest the new book title, with options including Beneath the Long Grass Book II and Shifting Sands.
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Cherry Lane Herefords
Blair
Bobbi
Abby
RRSP
S & Rrif
Ethical Funds
Crocus Investment Funds
Baldur
Credit Union
Cypress River Credit Union
Baidur
Fates
Chae