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Weathered notes and town tales from a Manitoba column
A village correspondent shares personal news from Hamiota and Virden including social visits, birthdays, and a cheeky floor show. She recounts chemotherapy in Brandon, family anecdotes, a caution on cigarette butts harming children, and local reflections on spring weather, health, and community quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Forrests
Virden
Roy
Carol Forrest
Gil
Rhonetta
Angie
Marshall
Liberace
Forrest
Heather
Edna Lonsdale
Mary Forrest
Brandon
Bob
Olive
Downing) Foster
Mary Wilson
Marj
Bill, Jr
M.L.A
Morris McGregor
Terry Hidichuk