Skalbania league plan sparks Canadian outrage and doubt
Nelson Skalbania proposed a nine CFL plus eleven U S football league with teams in Shreveport Syracuse and Memphis prompting skepticism in Canada. Critics warn of NFL retaliation and field size issues while noting Canadian players and markets would suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Skalbania
King
U.S
Shreveport
Syracuse
N.Y
Memphis
Skalbania
Boston
New England Patriots
Massachussetts
New England
Joe Clark
Canada
Lord Nelson
Canadian Football League
NFL
Montreal
Toronto
General Motors
Stadii
Jacob Gill Gaudaur
Dave Fennell
Joe Poplawski
Hamilton
B.C
NHL
CFL
NASL
CFL Statii
Winnipeg
Regina
Edmonton
Alberta
Rozelle
Unsolicited Advice Sparks Worldly Wealth Talk
A blunt jab about a wealthy man leads to a murky question about a dead body seen in the Ewings' pool. The line blurs between bragging and mystery as residents seek answers about the unidentified figure amid whispers of motive and social tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewings
Parkissimo Lodge Guests Drop In Across Virden Area
Parkissimo Lodge residents hosted numerous visitors from Virden and nearby towns including Mrs. Margaret Foster and Mrs. Marge Webber at Catus Hills for a barbecue with the Mockfords. Other guests came from Minnedosa Winnipeg Brandon and Ontario. The group also marked personal and anniversary events and noted watching the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Foster
Virden
Marge Webber
Catus Hills
Miniota
Two Creeks
Mockfords
Margaret
Marge
Oak Lake
Maxine Davies
Mabel Schmons
Minnedosa
Williams
Mabel
Bob
Chris
Cheryl
I. Sararas
Pearl Vance
Bob Jolly
Tannis
Calgary
Esther Beautridge
Winnipeg
Roy Irvine
Birtle
Doug Morgan
Harold Morgan
Bert Sararas
Edwin Grose
Moosomin
Garth Sararas
Hamiota
Lloyd Borland
June Reid
Brandon
Ed Borland
Clarence Adams
Neil
Ryan Norrie
Isabella
Rose Finkbeiner
Merle Hill
J. Jamieson
Roblin
Jessie
Robert Harmon
Jean Cole
Badjeros
Ontario
Pickering Scott
Katie Sparks
Niagra Falls
Mabel Stowe
Susan
Wayne Popper
Dorothy
Johnny Finkbeiner
Wayne
Prince Charles
Diana
St. Pauls Cathedral
London
England
W. S. Frazer
Victoria
B.C
E. E. Hall
Santa Maria
California
J. H. Parson
Ottawa
Jack Frazer
Lindley Hodnett
Arlington
Texas
Helen Penelton
Antique and household auction in Hamiota Manitoba sale notes
Mrs M Fenty hosts a Saturday auction at the corner of 8th and Pine featuring a wide range of household items, lawn gear, garage contents, and antiques. Highlights include an electric range, 21 cu ft Viking freezer, a Homer piano, oak furniture, a 1948 Chevrolet windows, and a Rogers Majestic radio. Auctioneer W T Wherrett invites collectors to arrive on time.
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Mrs
McLary
Don Kennedy
Rogers Majestic
M. Fenty
Miniota Sports Day Winners and Events 1981
Miniota Sports Day on July 12 1981 featured 27 teams across men and women fastball divisions. Men's A winner Lenore defeated Hamiota Hotel. Men's B Elkhorn A's beat Virden Merchants. Ladies A Miniota defeated City Centre Hotel. Ladies B Isabella over Rocanville. Bicycle decorating prizes awarded to preschool Randy Bryant and Clayton McKenzie, kindergarten Josie Bryant and Carrie Lelond, Grade One Jeff Hanlin and Nancy Lelond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Lenore
Hamiota Hotel
Elkhorn A’s
Virden Merchants
Miniota Ladies
City Centre Hotel
Isabella Ladies
Rocanville Ladies
Randy Bryant
Clayton McKenzie
Josie Bryant
Carrie Lelond
Jeff Hanlin
Nancy Lelond
Local Talent Show Puts Spotlight on Miniota Students
Grade II student Jeff Leland and Grade II Keith Stowe, Grade III pupil Jennifer Hanlin and Grade III Diane Stowe, Grade IV and up Wanda Hill. Entertainment by Miniota Baton Group directed by Mrs Sylvia Hanlin with Anita Knight of Decker performing two solos.
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Jeff Leland
Keith Stowe
Jennifer Hanlin
Diane Stowe
Wanda Hill
Miniota Baton Group
Sylvia Hanlin
Anita Knight of
Decker
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Jack Matheson
Parkissimo Lodge
Miniota Sports
Daryl
Campbell Funeral Home
Rock OF Ages
Granite Provincial Granite Works
Malcolm Campbell
P.O. Box
Romoto
Frederick Sales
McTavish Motors
FORD
Ford & Morris
Cardale
Man
McTavish
Ford Tractor Sales Ltd
Ford Tractors
Ford, Leon, Allied Equipment
J. N. Brandon
Kenton
Oak River
Rapid City
McConnell
Lavinia
Oakner
Harding
Brandon - Dyck's
Winnipeg - L
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