Souris Valley School Division Writing Contest Winners Named
Monica Moore of Wawanesa swept Junior High Poetry and Essay and Short Story crowns. Second places went to Dori Murphy of Wawanesa and Erin Bowie of Souris with Hartney trio Angela Atchison Kelly McBurney and Lorraine Heinrichs among top finishers. Senior High Poetry saw Lorraine Heinrichs win with Hartney and Wawanesa contenders, while Allyson Anton claimed Senior High Short Story honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souris Valley
Monica Moore
Wawanesa
Cindy Crompton
Angie Vanwynsberghe
Dori Murphy
Angela Atchison
Hartney
Erin Bowie
Souris
Kelly McBurney
Lorraine Heinrichs
Ryan Hicks
Dana Gullett
Lisa Papegnies
Daphne Whitfield
Christine Melnychuk
Cory Peloquin
Farm Auction Near Treherne Offers Wide Machinery Supply
A June 18 farm auction eight miles south of Treherne on P R 242 features power machinery including a 1967 IHC 706 diesel with cab and new clutch, combines, swathers, tractors, sprayers, and wide harrow and disk lines. Collectible car parts and antique items are listed with buyer contact Jim Sparling at Treherne. Terms cash or cheque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treherne
Treherne Rebekahs Power Machinery
Glencoe
Graham
McLeods
IHC
Meiroe P
Swath Rolier
Allied
P.T.O
Jim and
Mariene Sparling
Wright-Rankin Auctions
Murta Reports $428,300 Grant for Triple M Wheat Breeding
Pembina Valley Development Corporation and Agriculture Canada's Research Station in Winnipeg will jointly fund a Triple M wheat program. The aim is sprouting resistance, 20–30 percent yield advantage, rust and smut resistance, with semi-dwarf cultivars for the eastern prairies. Funding comes from the Agri-Food Development Agreement under ERDA. The effort builds on HY320 and partners with Manitoba scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pembina
Murta
Winnipeg
Prairies
Pembina Valley
Manitoba
Winnipeg Research Station
Acquaintance Rape Prevention Workshop In Souris
A pilot program by Shared Social Worker Dave McGregor and a local health nurse offers a voluntary group for high school students in Souris to challenge attitudes toward acquaintance rape. Teens in grades 10 to 12 examine what constitutes rape and discuss surveys on acceptability in varied scenarios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souris
Dave McGregor
Community speaker outlines consent and peer influence lessons
Mr. McGregor guides teens on defining rape and responsibility, urges rejecting labels, and promotes peer support over pressure. He advises shared dating decisions to balance power, encourages saying no without apology, and stresses assertiveness in group dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Mr. McGregor
Glenboro Centennial Queen Contest Chooses 8 Contestants
The Glenboro Agricultural Society hosts a Queen Contest for their 100th anniversary with eight contestants from Glenboro area, each sponsored by local businesses or groups. Events include ticket sales baking stage performance parade and modeling a Centennial Dress. The queen is crowned at a July 2 barbecue supper with a banner roses watch and tiara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenboro Agricultural Society
Glenboro
Ardith Springer
D. & A. Foods
Maro Black
Hawkins Hustlers
Cathy Horbas
Glenboro Kinettes
Lisa Johnson
Glenboro Drive
Wanda Kippen
Hecla Hicks
Sheilagh Cullen
Light Horse and Pony Club
Roberta Wallis
Bernice Friesen
Neil’s Automotive
Glenboro Bakery
Bible Chapel
Where Are They Now Harold Parsonage and Arlene Sundell
Harold Parsonage earned an Agriculture Diploma in 1976 and an Apprenticeship Level 2 Carpentry Certificate in 1982. He farms in Baldur, welds, builds, and works as a pilot. Arlene Sundell, Treherne Collegiate 1969, trained as a teacher in 1970 and now directs employee benefits with Manitoba Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Harry
Dorothy Parsonage
University of Manitoba
A.A.C.C
Baldur
Jody Stevens
Treherne
Arlene
Rathwell
Terry Wilson
Winnipeg
Manitoba Health Organization
Tom
Audrey Sundell
Holland
Manitoba Ag Societies Get $143 000 in Grants
Agriculture Minister Bill Uruski approves 56 grants totaling 143 000 for Manitoba agricultural societies to improve facilities and grounds used for fairs and exhibitions. South Central District shares 5 475. Class C societies receive 1 075 for Cypress River Glenboro Holland Treherne and Notre Dame de Lourdes with Notre Dame de Lourdes at 1 175.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Uruski
Manitoba
South Central District
Cypress River Agricultural Society
Glenboro Agricultural Society
Holland Agricultural Society
Treherne Agricultural Society
Notre Dame de Lourdes Agricultural Society
Cher nobyl Disaster Can’t Happen Here in Lac du Bonnet
A Lac du Bonnet Leader headline warns that Chernobyl style disaster cannot occur locally with built in safeguards. Frances Watson of Kaleida grows a lemon on a two year old tree eight inches tall as reported by the Western Canadian of Manitou.
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Lac du Bonnet
Chernobyl
Pinawa
Chernoby
Frances Watson
Kaleida
Manitou
Carman
Valley
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Souris Valley School Division News
Jim & Marlene Sparling Treherne
Bob Wright
Boissevain
Murray Rankin
Killarney
Murta Report
Agriculture Canada
Swift Current, SK
Child and Family Services
By Nicole Lebeau-Pringer
Arlene Wilson
Bert Neufeld
Thorough Parks
Richard Humphries
Arkansas
Jessie Jackson
Reston
Moosomin
Camel Inn Restaurant
Father’s Day
Storg
Dad
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