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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1978
Page
1
The Band Booster Group met at the Collegiate on Thursday February 2 with about 15 members. Officers elected include Past President Val Coupe, President Lorna Robertson, Secretary Jean Brooks, Treasurer a Bridges, with various committee roles assigned.
Winnipeg Minister Bob Banman announced a grant of 46000 to the West Man Regional Development Corporation to support operating costs in the current fiscal year. The body aides community development through planning analysis studies and rural growth infrastructure programs.
Premier Sterling Lyon announced Manitoba will provide up to 59500 toward ratification costs of the Northern Flood Agreement in five communities Norway House Cross Lake Nelson House Split Lake and York Landing. The federal government will match the amount for informational activities and the March 9 vote bringing total costs to about 89000 shared equally. A six member steering committee will oversee the process with two members from each party.
The February meeting in the community room drew 13 members and 6 visitors on February 7 at 2 p.m. President Mrs Chappell opened with a Valentine read, reports covered hospital news, Red Cross shipments, and local industry. Guest speaker Mr P August bank manager spoke on banking and investments.
Mrs. Elsie Nordstrom District Deputy President installed Grace Rebekah Lodge 35 officers led by Noble Grand Mrs. Gordon Sheardown and Vice Grand Mrs. Bill Delbridge. Courtesy officers named. Mrs. Bruce Cochran elected to attend Rebekah Assembly in Winnipeg in March. Donations funded Lyndon Johnston trip to Victoria and to the Ability Fund.
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