Winnipeg reunion brings together Miniota group and friends
In Winnipeg on April 9 a reunion organized by Shirley Tilley gathered 45 attendees including spouses from Vancouver to Kelowna. Guests from Miniota Birtle areas shared memories, a potluck, and toasts, with plans for another gathering in five years. Grace Ketchins of Edison Alberta and Donna Gardham connected during travel and Easter visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Barb Gardham
Winnipeg
Shirley Tilley
Armitage
Miniota- Birtle
Reunin
Vancouver
Kelowna
Miniota
Jim
Sharon Armitage
Scott
Sharon Hankin
Solsgirth
Metro
Debbie Stanchuk
Tom
Peggy Stanchuk
Shirley
Grace
Gordon Ketchins
Edison
Alta
Donna Grace Gardham
Dwayne
Betty
Tyler
Atikakon
Ont
District Happenings and Easter Snow in Manitoba
Marian and George Carr visited Brandon family on Easter weekend while Don and Ann Green hosted them. Dean Lindenbach returns home from hospital and is urged to take it one day at a time. April 8 brought heavy snow and dangerous driving despite dry roads earlier, yet the annual novelty bingo proceeds with prizes, a free lunch, and busy bake table. Next hall event is a Community Yard and Bake Sale in early May. Ardena Page visited Minnedosa relatives. Fun Day participants plan card games and wind-up events on the 12th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Marian
George Carr
Don
Ann Green
Dean Lindenbach
Dean
Manitoba
Sylvia Jewar
Stephanie Stowe
Joanne Ireland
Bev Lindenbach
Ardena Page
Belle
Arden Mansell
Minnedosa
Cardale Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Celebrations
Dora hosted several visitors including Dee McEachern of Strathclair Fern Heaman and locals Alex and Teddy Hoplock with ties to Cardale. Easter visits by Mr and Mrs Gadd of Foxwarren. Bluebirds talk by Jean Hutton at Brandon University. April events include Oak River Seniors final meeting 18 members and 26 seniors at Blanshard Hotel for turkey dinner. Cardale Arena marked Bill and Mildred McCormick 50th anniversary with family and friends. George quips some people have no respect for age unless bottled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Blanshard
Cardale Arena
Bill
Mildred McCormick
George
Easter Weekend Visits Highlight Manitoba Fair Circle
The week of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair featured Lorna Eastcott and Edward Eastcott with ponies, the Wendy and Jerry Nykoliation family with cattle, and many relatives visiting in Crandall, Brandon, and Winnipeg. Easter celebrations included an Anne Murray show in Brandon and an Easter Sunrise Service at Crandall United Church led by Pastor Al Rempel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Lorna
Edward Eastcott
Wendy
Jerry
Doug
Darlene
Lynda Long
Crandall
Ada
Jack Fleming
Jean
Don Watson
Lawrence
Sean Miller
Alexandra Palicka
Winnipeg
Dennis Nankivell
Hamiota
Stan
Anne Tutkaluke
Valerie
Brandon
Ron
Beverley
Ney
Derek
Julie Hamilton
Morden
Elayna Shier
Nora
Gerald Shier
Les Rudd
Eileen Dnistranski
Darlene Long
Anne Murray
Laurel
Vern Fenty
Family of
Medicine Hat
Alta
Angus McKinnon
Crandall United Church
Isabella Women’s Institute April meeting notes and events
Isabella Women's Institute opens with a creed and quote about education. A slow cooker is added to the hall kitchen. Members discuss Manitoba Safari Game, regional convention highlights, hospital dinner on June 7, 6 30 p.m., and the 1995 Southwest WI meeting in Isabella. A new workshop on Effective Lobbying and recycling funding are noted. Activities include hosting a hospital tea May 11, horticultural tips, farm safety hand signals, and quilting programs with Blanche Lawn aiding the quilt setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella W.I. Vivian Campbell
Isabella Women’s Institute
Erickson
Lynn Ferchuk
Virden
R.C.M.P
Decker
Isabella
Isabella Hall
Southwest Women’s Institute
Miniota Council
Alberta
Margaret Irwin
Living
Honie Bank
Hamiota
Lenore
Blanche Lawn
Cathy Routledge wedding shower held in Hamiota
A miscellaneous shower in Chumah Hall Hamiota honored Cathy Routledge bride elect of Dennis Lonsdale. Cathy was escorted to her chair by Nicole Madsen with other family members and friends assisting. four wedding dresses were modeled and piano music provided. Continued on page 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chumah Hall
Hamiota
Cathy Routledge
Dennis Lonsdale
Cathy
Nicole Madsen
Mary Routledge
Dora Steven
Lorraine Lonsdale
Georgina Brown
Marilyn Anderson
Airdrie Knight
M.C
Anderson
Sharon Medd
Jody Smith
Marlene Smith
Heather Feschuk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arrow River
Ivy Lockhart
Maureen Schwanke
Beulah
Beth Stowe
Dustin
Chad Hickman
Stan Tomiski
Bonnie Tomiski
Cardale
Myrtle Crighton
Dee McEachern
Strathclair
Fern Heaman
Alex Hoplock
Teddy
Lynn
Boys
Fraserwood
Alex
C.N.R
Louise Hoplock
Rivers
Lena Lawrence
Jean Norrie
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