Editorial Punch Line on Kitty Litter versus Wheat
Biggar Independent features a satirical piece by Fred McGuinness arguing Canadian wheat sells for one seventh the price of kitty litter. He cites a cat litter display in an elevator, estimates value at one dollar per kilogram, and urges farmers and MPs to rethink farm realties and diversify, including ethanol from straw.
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Biggar Independent
Alliance
Ontario
Biggar
GRIP
AIDA
European Union
Peg Hasein
Saskatchewan
Peg
Fred McGuinness
Brandon
Holiday crafts point please for cookies and juice break
A holiday craft session featured a shared juice break with cookies, enjoyed by all attendees. The casual event fostered community spirit and seasonal cheer amid arts and crafts activities.
George and Ma bel Lauman Memorial Fund awards scholarships
The Birdtail River School Division announces scholarships funded by the Laumans. Since inception about $62,000 has been distributed to former graduates. Seven top averages in second and third years received five awards of 500 dollars each. two students earned 300 dollars. Fourth and fifth year honors included two 1500 dollar grants and two 1100 dollar grants. Next year’s call will run in October 2001 papers.
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Laumans
George and
Mabel Lauman
Birdtail River
Jeff McDonald
Brett Ramsey
Scott Preston
Janelle Grills
Crystal Kwiatkowski
Tammy Balak
Heather Menzies
Kent Tolton
Leanne Mathison
Stacie Wilson
Amber Myhill
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Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Government of Canada
The
Hamiota Echo
Nesbitt Publishing Ltd
Box 70
Hamiota
Manitoba
Romoto Telephone
Canada
U.S.A
Gregory Nesbitt
Marcie Harrison
Wanda Stachan
Darrell Nesbitt
Echo
Brsd Grads
Daryl Badger
IATA
Orrie
Sask
Alta
N.D
Cellular
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