Canada Cup hockey craze hits skeptical fans again
The column voices mixed feelings about the Canada Cup, arguing the event is costly and overhyped but acknowledging its draw with star players like Gretzky and Lafleur. It critiques Eagleson’s control, ticket pricing, and bids, while noting televised games and lack of blackouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Eagleson
Eagle
Eagleson
Jerry Falwell
Reveen
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Pete Lougheed
Coliseum
Winnipeg Arena
Team Canada
Gretsky
Lafleur
Shutt
Trottier
Gillies
Bossy
Golden Age Meet Hosts Group 2 With Age Club Guests
The Isabella U C W group hosted the Age Club at Margaret and Dave Heise’s home on Wednesday afternoon August 19 with guests from Birtle Beulah and Hamiota. Over 50 people attended for a five o clock supper after gathering from about three.
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Isabella U.C.W
Age Club
Margaret
Dave Heise
Birtle
Beulah
Hamiota
Margaret Irwin
Hazel Wall
Margaret Still
Bruce
Teresa
Trisha
Brenda
Charlie
Rae Armitage
Ernie Sunley
Jean Cook
Parkissimo Lodge hosts Golden Age gathering and visits
Elmer Douglas Crandall and George Davis Decker called on Lodge friends Jack Frazer and S Sararas on Monday. Keith Irwin Winnipeg visited with Frank Frazer and Rose Finkbeiner. Golden Age gathering at Dave Heise home August 19 featured entertainment and a smorgasbord served by U C W. Correction notes Minnedosa visit by Mabel Schmous instead of Mabel Stowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Douglas
Crandall
George Davis
Decker
Jack Frazer
S. Sararas
Keith Irwin
Winnipeg
Rose Finkbeiner
Dave Heise
The
Isabella U.C.W
Mabel Schmous
Portage la Prairie
Minnedosa
Jennie Pascoe
Yvonne McRae
Charlie Goodwin
Victoria
B.C
Pickering Scott
Mary Salmon
Birtle
A. Sazaras
Lorie Rowan
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Parkissimo Lodge
L.O.B.A. Lodge
Mabel Stowe
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Mecna
Blue Bombers
Jack Matheson
Bob
Peg Clarke
Valley
M. D. Butcher
P.O. Box
Birtie
Manitoba
Harold E. Reid
Chartered Accountant
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Polar Window
Manitoba Hydro
Hydro
Dave
Charlotte Collins
Collect
Ener
C.H.I.P. Grant
D.A.S. Enterprises
Harvey
Marvin
Mats
Campbell Hower
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