Wawanesa District News Highlights Local Events
Albert Larocque wins the second Early Bird draw of the Wawanesa Lions Club Sweepstakes. The Rebekah Lodge marks 50 year pins for Iva Stevenson and 50 year dues for Thelma McKibbon. Vera McKibbon celebrated her 80th birthday with guests from several cities. The Wawanesa Mutual Golf Tour crowned flight winners and hidden-hole honors. Aline Sexton retires after 22 years teaching in Wawanesa. Field Day at Wawanesa Elementary saw top performers across ages 9-12 with strong team standings and individual accolades. Upcoming Harness racing, Jamboree, Donkey Trot, and a humorous note on coins closes.
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Wawanesa Lions Club
Albert Larocque
Leoville
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Rebekah Lodge
Iva Stevenson
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Thelma McKibbon
Fairview
Brandon
Caroline Morcom
Rebekahs
Vera McKibbon
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Kenora
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Joe Clark
Sterling Lyon
Walter Dinsdale
Brian Ransom
Glenn Milliken
Maurice Myers
Vera
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Wawanesa Mutual
Glenboro Golf Club
Regina
Jack Tillotson
Cal Lang
Brian Gamley
Wayne Cory
Jack McKibbon
Ross Dowd
Jim Brown
Gerald Ellis
Jim Cory
Bruce Seddon
Glenn McGregor
Stewart McNabb
Larry Gullett
Glenboro
Aline Sexton
North Hill
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Turtle Derby and Frog Jumping Stages in Manitoba Towns
Local Manitoba towns host an annual Turtle Derby while Frog Jumping draws crowds. The quirky event lineup highlights small community traditions and regional charm echoed in regional gatherings.
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Think small by Jim Smith and SBIP critique
A Canada wide critique argues the Small Business Internship Program SBIP is a flawed government plan. The piece highlights funding limits delays regional reviews and the mismatch between graduates and available jobs. It also argues the real fix lies in reforming education to prepare students for work.
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