More participants and sites at 1983 Terry Fox Run
The Third Annual Terry Fox Run drew participants from Canada and abroad, with 1,577 sites worldwide and over 3 million dollars raised for cancer research. By June 1, 1984, total Canadian fundraising reached 3,190,932 from 225,000 runners. The momentum continues as Canadians support Terry Fox’s dream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Fox
Toronto
St. John’s Mid
Victoria
B.C
Great Britain
United Staes
Brazil
West Germany
Switzerland
China
Turkey
Soviet Union
Canada
Linda Shier
National Run
Terry
District News Update and Election Reflections
Chumah District notes progress at Brownie Camp Gimli and visits by Pollocks in Winnipeg. Congratulations to Jodi and Ryan Davison Medicine Hat on baby Evan born August 23 weighing 9 lbs. Grandparents Nora and Alex Kirk enjoy their new grandchild. Farmers face weather challenges and harvest pressure. Voter turnout looms as federal election nears with discussion of Conservative prospects and debate impressions. Citizens urged to exercise franchise and hope for stable national recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen Andrew
Gimli
Bill
Doris Pollock
Winnipeg
Roy
Pat
Jodi
Ryan Davison
Medicine Hat
Alta
Evan
Nora
Alex Kirk
Manitoba
Winona Lee
T.V
John Turner
Ed Broadbent
C.O.R
West
Quebec
Lilac Residence Weather and Election Talk in a Manitoba Community
A community diary notes hot dry days, a near storm, and rain hindering harvest as residents recount visits and hospitality. The writer laments provincial electoral concerns, criticizing western representation and urging political reform ahead of voting.
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Shier
Betty Fox
Chumah District
Bernice Lewis
Hamiota
Lilac
Don
March
Virden
Ken
Jim Lee
Brandon
Alice Russell
Margaret Frazer
Jean Frazer
Beulah
Pam Andrushcak
Bird’s Hill
Andrea
Roberta
Agnes Thompson
Mavis
Bob Metcalfe
Joanne Huberdeau
Joel
Jamie
Jean Norrie
Leigh
Daniel
Agnes
Ernie Sunley
Glen Routledge
Hazel Catherwood
Bob Young
Travis
Thompson
Eva Lee
Park
Amy Harrison
Dorothy
Maurice Francis
Bert Lawrence
Merv Thompson
Bert
Helen
Man
Portage
Kelly Haggarty
CTVU
Regions Western Party
Edmondson
Doug
Doug Edmondson
Gerri Pankhurst
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