Storm Hits South of Reston with Golf Ball Hail
A short lived storm south of Reston leaves hail the size of golf balls and little rain. Holmfield Church fundraising weekend succeeds with a Bobby Curtola concert netting 6000 dollars, plus 1100 at a pre auction and church offerings over 400 and a flea market over 90. Mallory Wray joins Manitoba Taffy women's hardball team in Winnipeg and could play in a National Tournament in Vero Beach Florida at age 15 as one of the youngest players.
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Reston
Holmfield Community Church
Bobby Curtola
Mallory Wray
Randy and
Marie
Manitoba Taffy
Winnipeg
Vero Beach
Florida
Lac du Bonnet Fire Department launches new emergency number
The Lac du Bonnet Fire Department activates a new 911 style emergency number for residents across the Lac du Bonnet exchange, aiming to speed access to help during crises.
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Lac du Bonnet
Lac du Bonnet Exchange
Harness racing weekend draws crowd at Holland event
A two day harness racing meet at Holland attracted 600 to 700 spectators with 56 horses across 16 races last weekend.
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Holland
Statue theft rocks Rossburn church bell tower
RCMP continue to investigate the June statue theft from the bell tower of St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church in Rossburn. The statue was ripped from its base and has not been recovered.
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RCMP
St. Theresa’s
Rossburn
Highway resurfacing planned for 21 through Hamiota
After years of negotiation the highways department will proceed with resurfacing of 21 through Hamiota. Tenders will be issued this fall and work to start as soon as conditions allow in spring 2003.
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Highways Department
Hamiota
Boissevain School Parking Lot Paving Completed
Maple Leaf Construction finished paving the south parking lot at Boissevain School, marking completion of the project.
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Maple Leaf Construction
Boissevain School
Regional high schools report foreign student registrations
Hartney Souris and Wawanesa high schools note eleven students from Mexico and one from Germany. RCMP Constable Greg Ericson of Killarney receives a Certificate of Distinction for youth volunteer work in the community.
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Souris Valley Division
Hartney
Souris
Wawanesa
Mexico
Germany
RCMP
Greg Ericson
Killarney
St John the Divine Anglican Church Founds Permanent Home
After months of planning and restoration the St John the Divine Anglican Church held an official ribbon cutting in Wawanesa on September 15 2002 moving from Rounthwaite to save the historic building. The ceremony inside the 120 year old church drew notable locals and relatives of the 1882 builder.
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St. John the Divine Anglican Church
Wawanesa
Rounthwaite
Rounthwaite Heritage Group
Sipiweske Museum Board
Ida Arthur
Rounthwaite Acw
John Granger
Howard Maher
St. John the Divine
David
Kate Rounthwaite
Erend John Rounthwaite
Toronto
Michelangelo
Audrey Wilton
Sipineske Museum Board
Will
Martha
Gina
Dana
Lorna
Millie
Wendy & Pierre Perron’s
Elm Creek
Elaine
Bev Clark
Schmok Lake
Myrna
Mom Helen
Brandon
Richard A
Helen
Murray
Audrey
Carol
Merle Aarhus
Glenboro Harness Meet Draws Two Busy Race Days
Agnes Witherspoon reports harness racing on the Manitoba Great Western circuit in Glenboro on September 14 15. Two-day meet featured the Kindergarten Stake for two year olds and the MSSBA Futurity 10 won by Feisty Nukes, with over $8 000 wagered across eight races each day.
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Manitoba
George Isman
George English
Dave Mooney
Mark Law
Ron
Jodie Cullen
Glenboro
Jodie
Agricore United
Digger Kash
Douglas Sexsmith
Virden
Ron Cullen
Apple
Esso
Jomars July
Jody Earle
Treherne
Greg Manning
Belmont
Treesbank News Attends September Happenings
Sharon Hallam’s house burned last Saturday morning but she was not home. Neighbors woke early to fight the fire. Harvesting nears completion as September proves favorable. Birds have begun to depart with Robins Hummingbirds and fewer crows observed.
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Sharon Hallam
Clinton A
Carmel Cullen
Swan River
Walter
Wendy
Will
Martha
Dana
Celina Clark
Calgary
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Agnes Witherspoon
B.K. Johnson & Sons
Roland Berard
Don Anness
Elliott’s
Gladstone
Portage la Prairie
Westoba Credit Union
Stafans Buddy
Arthur Rey
St. Claude
Lorraine Rey
Dean Rey
H & L Motors Ltd
Hars
Earl Stewart
Neepawa
Jamieson
Casimir Abbepatrol
Murray Cumberland
Oakville
Richard Rey
Roland Rey
Pembina Coop
Beegora
Michael and
Trevor Williams
Royal Bank
Scratch Happy
Ken McGee
Deloraine
Glenn Ledrew
Spruce Woods Electronics & Home Furnishings
Ocean Capton
Spruce Woods Inn
Crafty Mice
Melanie
Taft Transfer
Power N Pride
Justin Rey
Wallis Agencies Ltd
Treesbank News
RRSP
RRIF
Crocus Investment
Cypress River
Baldur
Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation
Cypress River Credit Union
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