Journey for Sight on the road to becoming a success
The Lions Journey for Sight fundraiser in Manitoba aims to boost the corneal transplant program. District Governor Jake Braun and past DG Stan Curtis back the event, which runs January 26–29, 1989 from The Pas to Winnipeg. Organizers expect about thirty riders to pledge funds, with last year's donations over $14,000 and potential growth to $30,000 if pledges reach $1,000 per rider.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Jake Braun
Stan Curtis
Pas
Lions
Flin Flon
Gordon Boulton
Birtle Lions Club
Brandon-Neepawa
Lloyd MacAuley
Pilot Mound
Lance Clark
Clarks
Advisory urges school divisions to flush water lines
Winnipeg lead in drinking water prompts advisory from Environment Minister Ed Connery. He urges immediate voluntary flushing of lines in schools and outlines public information efforts and testing procedures. An emergency Plumbing Board meeting will evaluate safer solder alternatives for construction.
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Winnipeg
Ed Connery
Canery
Connery
Departments of Health and Environment
Building Standards Board
Manitoba 4 H Judging Team Wins Nine Awards at Agribition
The Manitoba 4 H Judging Team earned nine prizes at Agribition with 42 4 H members from across Canada and Montana competing in livestock judging and seven from Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba in grain judging. Trevor Shewfelt Miniota placed third in cereals and oilseeds and second in oral reasons for grain and crop judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Manitoba
Canada
Montana
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Trevor Shewfelt
Miniota
Angie Hanson
South Brandon- Carroll Beef
Tracy Tho
Oak Lake Reef
Collette Lavalee
Bricksdale
Justine Prestayko
Dauphin
Raquel Dyck
James Farley
CN Rail
John Deere
Canadian Charolais Association
Looking Back at 1988 Christmas Message
A Senior Support Services note reflects on 1988 as a hot, dry year and urges care for the elderly. It thanks readers for blessings, encourages sharing at the table, and asks kindness toward neighbors during the holidays. The office closes Dec 24 to Jan 1 with emergency numbers provided.
Farmers urged to inventory crops and livestock year end
Manitoba farmers should take inventory on December 31 to build accurate financial records. Keith Kyle of Manitoba Agriculture notes practice aids in year end and year start values, helps with bank and Revenue Canada filings, and supports net farm income calculation.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Keith Kyle
Manitoba Agriculture
Brandon
Kyle
Revenue Canada
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Lions Club
Lions Eye Bank
Hamiota & District
Fred Retzlaff
Allan Sheridan
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