Brandon Sun archives move to university collection
The Brandon Sun editions spanning a century were donated to Brandon University Archives Centre on July 24 1984. The archives will improve public access to local history, prairie social history, and eyewitness accounts from southwestern Manitoba through regular hours at 2017 Victoria Avenue.
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Brandon Sun
Brandon
Brandon Daily Sun
Brandon University Archives Centre
Lewis Whitehead
Earl J. Tyler
the Sun
Fred McGuinnes
Manitoba
William Morrison
Eileen McFadden
Centennial school reunion lights Hamiota’s centennial
More than 1,200 former students and families filled Hamiota Collegiate on Friday July 20 1984 for the town’s centennial reunion. Attendees traveled from across Canada excluding Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island and from the United States. The afternoon featured greetings, informal entertainment by the Centennial Choir and Band, displays of school history, and refreshments. Nora Kirk led the planning with a committee of volunteers. hundreds traveled far to celebrate Hamiota’s first hundred years and enduring friendships.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Collegiate
Canada
Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island
United States
Hamiota Hospital Guild
Centennial Choir
Centennial Band
Arlene Johnston
Bill
Jean Collie
al Robertson
R. M. of
Hamiota - Decker
Lavinia
McConnell
Oakner
Nora Kirk
Nora McConnell
Joan Foxton
Margaret Boyd
Kay Brooks
Helen Maitland
Dianne Kowalchuk
Helene Dillon
Calgary officer delivers own baby in car
Calgary officer Const. John Snape delivered his newborn daughter in the back seat of an Honda Accord during rush hour at Crowchild Trail and 53 Street Northwest. He then drove to Foothills Hospital with his wife Carol and their baby, later named Kelsey, arriving to a surprised staff as their older daughter Tara remains at home.
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Calgary
John Snape
Snape
G. Curtis
Kenton
Manitoba Snape
Carol
Foothills Hospital
Hawkwood
Crowchild Tr
N.W
Foothills
Kelsey
Tara
Mixed two ball foursome results from Hamiota event
Champions in the mixed two ball foursome were Rod and Bernice Markle of Shoal Lake with 76, Vivian and Neil Hildebrand of Brandon at 79, Graham Jamieson and Betty Thomson of Hamiota at 79, and Sylvia and Elmer Brown of Rossburn at 82. First flight saw Ray and Janice Dunn of Selsgirth win at 85, followed by Ross and Doreen Fraser of Hamiota at 90, Ed and Dot Smith of Virden at 91, and John and Jill Paddock of Oak River at 93. Second flight winners were Bob and Gladys Pritchard of Brandon at 96, Gene and Ryan Hodgson of Kenton at 98, Clare and Carol Hunter of Kenton at 99, and Allen and Brenda Asselstine of Hamiota at 100. Third flight leaders were Gus Dixon and June McPherson of Minnedosa at 102, Pam and Murray Jenkins of Shoal Lake at 106, Bob and Laurie Dixon of Minnedosa at 106, and Allen and Helen Wiltsey of Hamiota at 107.
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Hamiota
Rod
Bernice Markle
Shoal Lake
Vivian
Neil Hildebrand
Brandon
Graham Jamieson
Betty Thomson
Sylvia
Elmer Brown
Rossburn
Ray
Janice Dunn
Selsgirth
Ross
Doreen Fraser
Dot Smith
Virden
John and
Jill Paddock
Oak River
Bob
Gladys Pritchard
Gene
Ryan Hodgson
Kenton
Clare
Carol Hunter
Allen
Brenda Asselstine
Gus Dixon
June McPherson
Minnedosa
Pam
Murray Jenkins
Laurie Dixon
Helen Wiltsey
Dugald Fashion Review Show Delights Hamiota Audience
The Dugald Fashion Review presented its 331st show at the Hamiota Collegiate Auditorium on July 5, 1984. Edna Holland led commentary on roughly 75 costumes from the 1800s to 1940s including bridal wear, swimsuits, skating outfits, and formal attire. The event highlighted underpinnings like seven petticoats and bust extenders as part of a centennial project by the Hamiota UCW.
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Hamiota
Dugald Fashion Review
Edna Holland
Hamiota U.C.W
Hamiota Band Concert Brings 50 Players Together
The Hamiota School Band and 25 former Hamiota residents formed a 50 member ensemble for a Fair Day concert. Four conductors led the performance: John Gibson, Chris McConnell, Harry Zuk, and Ted Good. Special thanks to Chris McConnell Souris for practice. Lunch concluded the reunion, with pictures available at the library for viewing and ordering.
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Hamiota
John Gibson
Chris McConnell
Harry Zuk
Ted Good
Souris
Killarney Main Street Project Approved In Principle
Winnipeg Municipal Affairs Minister Andy Anstett announced an approved in principle Main Street Manitoba project for Killarney with total costs of 328,280. The department will fund two thirds of public property improvements up to 181,213, and storefront renovations up to 14,500 with a 500 cap per property. The plan includes sidewalks, accessibility, extended corners, landscaping, fences, a walkway, islands, rest area and plantings. Enthusiastic local business involvement reaches 95 percent of eligible participants.
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Winnipeg
Andy Anstett
Manitoba
Killarney
Department of Municipal Affairs
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!