Lyon to Open Energy Talks in Yorkton Conference
Premier Sterling Lyon will open western energy talks as four western premiers meet April 13 and 14 in Yorkton Saskatchewan. Discussion topics include a regional electricity grid research and development coordination, with focus on economy trade constitutional trends and policy planning. Lyon plans to bring Finance Minister Don Craik and Agriculture Minister Jim Downey to address sector concerns.
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Winnipeg
Sterling Lyon
Yorkton
Saskatchewan
Lyon
Ottawa
Don Craik
Jim Downey
Spring Board Meeting of Manitoba Women’s Institute Held in Hamiota
The Women’s Institute South West A Region met in Hamiota with Mrs. Georgia Hyndman presiding. Seated 21 institutes. New board members welcomed. Reports discussed include regional books of remembrance, regional projects, handbooks, and resolutions. Delegates planned conventions in Brandon and Neepawa, with event details and cookie fund efforts noted. Oak River offered a new banner loan.
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Hamiota
Women’s Institute
Georgia Hyndman
Margaret Delbridge
W.i.’S
Eileen Wilson
Maude Leland
M. White
Oak River
W.I
Manitoba
Kite Safety Rules For Spring Flyers In Manitoba
Winnipeg readers are reminded spring kite flying can cause danger when kites snag on power lines. Manitoba Hydro offers a Popeye Kite Fun booklet with safety tips. Use nonmetal strings, avoid metal frames or foil kites, never fly in rain, and do not retrieve a kite from lines.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Hydro
Public Affairs
P.O
Manitoba
U C W Meet Describes Oakner Unit April Meeting
Oakner U C W met April 6 at Mrs H D Browns. Thrift Shop clothing and bath towels for Rolling Dale Workshop were collected. Devotion on Springtime was led by Mrs S Riddell and Mrs F Bates. Six ladies may attend Kenton U C W Friendship. Live Love Projects for 1978 79 listed. Next meeting May 4 at Mrs J Routledge with lunch by Mrs N Argue and Mrs G Knight. Adjourned by Mrs G Green.
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Oarner
Oakner U.C.W
H.D. Brown
S. Riddell
F. Bates
Roll Call
G. Green
Rolling Dale Workshop
Thrift Shop
Chas. Knight
Mandate
Northland
Methodist Church of
Review on Accountability for Ministers and Officials Recommended
A Manitoba Task Force on Government Organization and Economy recommends a Legislature led review to improve accountability of ministers and Crown agency heads for efficiency and economy. The plan includes a special commission to assess ministerial responsibility, spending presentation, sunset provisions, and potential new research or internship supports for MLAs.
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Winnipeg
Legislative Assembly
Myriad
McConnell 4-H Beef Club Plans Steak Bingo Dance
The McConnell 4H Beef Club met April 4 at Boyd's. They approved a Steak Bingo and Dance for April 22 at 8:00 p.m. discussed uniforms for May rally and quizzed by Jack Boyd. Desmond Little won a Public Speaking class at Miniota and heads to Brandon on April 14. Lunch was served by Mrs. Boyd. March meeting was a work session at Denny Decker's shop.
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Hamiota
McConnell
United Church
Mountain Ave
Neepawa
Ross Bray
Oak River
McConnell 4H
Boyd’s
Jack Boyd
Desmond Little
Miniota
Brandon
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Agricultural Hall of Fame
June Bollman
Wilson
Statues of Women Action Committee
W.S
Canada
Leland
Harding & Lenore
U.C.W
4-H Beef Club
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