Hamiota Welcomes Mexican Exchange Student Carlos Carbajo
Carlos Carbajo from Guanajuato, Mexico, attends Hamiota Collegiate as an exchange student hosted by Bruce and Mary Cochran. At eighteen, he arrived after months in Los Angeles and San Diego learning basics of English and enjoying a Canadian winter with downhill skiing.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Collegiate
Carlos Carbajo
Guanajuato
Mexico
Carlos
Bruce and
Mary Cochran
Los Angeles
San Diego
United States
San Miguel de Allende
Canada
Snowstorms ease drought concerns across southern region
Natural Resources Minister Jack Penner reports above average snow cover south of the Trans-Canada Highway boosting prospects for spring runoff to recharge reservoirs and lakes. North of the highway snow remains below average, requiring more precipitation. He notes heavy snow in North Dakota and Minnesota’s Red River and Souris basins could yield spring streamflow to end drought there, with a February update planned.
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Winnipeg
Jack Penner
North Dakota
Minnesota
Red River
Souris
Penner
Knit-Rite Mills adopts leading edge knitting technology
Knit-Rite Mills of Winnipeg has acquired computerized knitting equipment under a 314 250 repayable Western Diversification Fund grant. The project, part of a 1 3 million modernization, will create about 17 new jobs and expand products for European, Canadian, and U S markets.
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Winnipeg
Knit-Rite Mills Ltd
North America
Dorothy Dobbie
Winnipeg South
Bill McKnight
Knit-Rite Mills
Knit-Rite
Manitoba
United States
McKnight
Donor’s Choice for Cancer Society Campaign in Hamiota
The Canadian Cancer Society announces a fundraising drive from March 15 to April 15 urging donations to support education, prevention, patient services, and research. It notes 80 percent of cancers are preventable, lists services like lodging, wig bank, and transport, and reports last year’s local donations of $3,439 with thanks to contributors.
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Hamiota
Canadian Cancer Society
Cancer Society
Canada
The
Winnipeg
Jeffery
Manitoba Pool Leader Critics Government oats Shift
Bill Strath of Manitoba Pool Elevators voices concern over Ottawa moving marketing of oats from the Canadian Wheat Board to private traders. He says the move erodes Wheat Board authority and could mislead rivals about Canada’s marketing system. He urges consultation and CWB expansion instead.
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Winnipeg
Strath
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Canadian Wheat Board
Wheat Board
Canada
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Hamiota, Manitoba
Cynthia Brown
Hamiota and District Sports Complex Inc
Hamiota Lions Club
Brandon
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