George Allard and Manitoba Amateur Hockey’s enduring impact
The piece outlines MAHA history before and with George Allard, noting there was an earlier secretary treasurer role, but no executive director until 1967 when Allard took over. It highlights growth from 8,000 to 23,000 members and a budget rise from 14,000 to 500,000, plus Allard’s pivotal role in establishing the Centennial Cup, aiding world junior championships, and strengthening amateur hockey in Manitoba.
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Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association
George Allard
MAHA
George
Flin Flon
Association
Doris
Westwood
Manitoba Sport Federation
Manitoba
NHL
John Ziegler
Howie Mandell
Ziegler
Bombers
Winnipeg
Bill Addison
Bill
Hamiota Grade Three Newsletter Highlights School Activities
The March to April 1991 Echo reports grade six band visits Birch Lodge and seniors at the community centre with songs like O Canada and God Save the Queen. A March 15 play Listen to the Bones wowed audiences, and Display Day on March 22 showcased Egypt Zebras sharks and more. The April 13–26 festival in the gym and auditorium spans 13 days with final concert on April 26. Various classes note Japan studies and a Beach Day lunch. Ballet jazz classes led by Mrs. Lowe run weekly with a Footloose music focus. A kindergarten to grade 6 chess tournament runs April 2–10, with finals won by Darcy and Darwin J.
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Hamiota
Birch Lodge
O Canada
Londonderry Air
Safari
God Save the Queen
Egypt
Dinosaur Dinner
Prehistoric Animal Brigade
the Dream
Dinosaur Dance and Company
Hamiota Collegiate
Lowe
Recreation Centre
Japan
Richard C
Darcy P
Brett N
Jessi G
Brett R
Bryce P
Kent E
Darwin J
Darcy
Newdale 4-H Club meeting reports March conference
The Newdale 4-H Club met April 10 1991 Kim Baker Crista Peterson and Sharla Wasilenchuk reported on the March Junior Conference A motion approved paying rent to the church for a year’s activities Achievement plans were finalized and Rap song practice occurred Members received interview times for Achievement and were reminded to submit project books to Switzer’s by April 22 and to be at the hall by 7 30 p m on April 26 for Achievement reversal The meeting closed with a listening skills game of humdingers for those interested.
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Newdale
Kim Baker
Crista Peterson
Sharla Wasilenchuk
Switzer
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