Holland Legion 121 Receives Provincial Plaque for Growth
In 2002 the BrIEF Holland Legion 121 earned a plaque from Provincial Command for having the largest percent of new members among branches under 100. The Reston Community Health Auxiliary reports a net Fun Fair profit of 7179.00, with the event run by the Auxiliary for fifty years.
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Holland Legion
Provincial Command
Reston
Track replacement progresses on 20 mile Killarney stretch
Forty three CPR workers have been stationed at Killarney while they complete the track replacement of a 20 mile stretch from Killarney west. A smaller crew will now complete the alignment work.
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CPR
Killarney
Brookdale Cenotaph Dedication Honors Local Servicemen
The Brookdale dedication program for a new cenotaph was held on October 11 honoring 239 area residents who served in World War I and II Korea and other conflicts worldwide.
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New Brookdale
Korea
Quilters Return 17 Tops to Aid Overseas Relief Efforts
A group at the Pierson Friendship Centre gathered weekly last winter to cut and sew 17 quilt tops. The quilts were bound and dispatched to support overseas relief efforts.
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Pierson Friendship Centre
Jamaican credit union manager in Canada learning tour
Janet Richards credit manager of GSB Co operative Credit Union Limited Jamaica participates in a two week study visit with 15 development world credit union leaders. The first stop is with Birtle Branch of Vanguard Credit Union in Canada to share ideas.
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GSB Cooperative Credit Union Limited
Jamaica
Canada
Birtle
Vanguard Credit Union
Developing World
Century Farm Marks 100 Years Under Munro Family Ownership
On September 20, family, friends and neighbors gathered at Harle Munro's Wood Bay District farm in Pilot Mound to celebrate a century of the Munro farm being owned and operated by three generations.
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Harle Munro
Wood Bay District
Pilot Mound
Munro
Snowflake teen joins Canada junior softball team in China tournament
Ashley Falk, 17, of Snowflake, was selected to play for the Canada Women’s Junior National Softball Team at a world class event held in Nanjing, China. The tournament ran from October 4 to 21, featuring young players from multiple nations.
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Ashley Falk
Snowflake
Team Canada
Nanjing
China
Father and Son Share the Sport of Motor Cross
Armand Vallotton and his 12 year old son Justin from Glenboro race across southern Manitoba as part of the Manitoba Motor Cross Association circuit. Armand, a former champion, and Justin train hard maintaining bikes, entering about four races per event, with Justin improving from near last to mid-pack finishes.
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Armand Vallotton
Justin
Glenboro
Manitoba
Manitoba Motor Cross Association
Armand
Debbie
Alecia
Shaelyn
Justin Vallotton
Farm Women's Network showcases tours and workshops in SW Manitoba
The Farm Women's Network lists workshops on small farm success and child tasks, animal health, landscaping, and truth in agriculture. It operates on grants with no membership fees and sends a biannual newsletter to about 750 readers by email and post. Val MacKay coordinates the newsletter, database, and mailouts, praising the group's impact and accessibility.
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Manitoba
Daily Life
Sfwn
Mts
Val MacKay
Gov
Farm Women’s Network
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