Women's Institute Day Proclaimed in Manitoba
Agriculture Minister Bill Uruski proclaimed Saturday February 19 as Women's Institute Day in Manitoba. He praised the WI for voluntary service and public impact since the first WI at Stoney Creek in 1897, noting Manitoba's Morris WI in 1910 and the global reach of 9 million women linked to the ACWW. Marion McNabb and Gwen Parker attended the signing in the Legislative Building.
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Bill Uruski
Women’s Institute
Manitoba
Gwen Parker
Marion McNabb
Winnipeg
Stoney Creek
Ontario
Canada
Morris
Uruski
Legislative
W.I
Christmas Seal Campaign Wraps Up in Manitoba
The Manitoba Lung Association closed its 1962 Christmas Seal Campaign with a 10 percent rise over 1961. Despite fewer Manitobans contributing, the average gift reached a record $458,535. Funds support educational pamphlets, clinic and school outreach, and research into asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis, plus preventive TB control and asthma programs.
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Winnipeg
The
Manitoba Lung Association
Hamiota Receives Grants for Golf Course Greens
The Honourable L L Desjardins announces Recreation Facilities 82 84 grants awarded to R M of Hamiota and Village of Hamiota each receiving 5000 for grass greens at the Hamiota golf course. Grants extend to Manitoba municipalities and bands with cost shared lottery funds to improve recreation facilities and reduce costs.
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Winnipeg
L. L. Desjardins
R.M
Hamiota
Manitoba
Westman Winter Games kick off this weekend in Manitoba
The Westman regional finals run February 18 to 20 in Minnedosa and across the region. About 450 athletes compete in Badminton, Cross Country Skiing, Old Timers Hockey, and Co-ed Volleyball with Bethany hosting Ladies Masters Curling. Opening ceremonies start Saturday at 2:00 PM. spectators are welcome to all events.
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Brandon
Westman
Bethany
Minnedosa
Grants Approved for Birtle and Shell River Projects
Grants approved across R M of Birtle and Shell River include 475 for Birtle Golf Course improvements 885 for Foxwarren tennis repairs 1320 for Birtle Park upgrades 702 for Birtle multi purpose centre repairs 223 for downhill derby track construction in Birtle and 8000 for a Roblin golf course tractor purchase, benefiting local recreation.
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Winnipeg
L. L. Desjardins
R.M. of
Birtle
Birtle Park
R.M
Shell River
Roblin Golf Course
Delgaty’s Honored at Surprise Church Party
Rev. Tom and Evelyn Delgaty were celebrated after Sunday service with a church surprise party. A red and white motif, cake, and ice cream accompanied a toast and reminiscence of overseas service. About 100 attendees thanked the couple and extended best wishes from the community.
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Delgaty
Oak River
Tom
Evelyn Delgaty
Bill Hutchings
Evelyn
Lesley Shamray
Storg
Alex Black
Stan Henry
England
Lynne Hopley
Alice Nehoda
Ivy Heapy
Jean Hutchings
Jean Henry
Myrtle White
Helen Cantelon
Tom and
Minnedosa
Dunrea
Church
Delgary
Oak River hosts 12th Pee Wee Tournament of Champions
The Oak River Pee Wee Tournament of Champions drew teams from Dauphin Shoal Lake Minnedosa Deloraine Hartney Neepawa Morden Winkler Brandon TransX Portage Flin Flon The Pas and Wawanesa. Dauphin won the final over The Pas earning gold medals and the Oak River Quick Freeze Trophy and an invitation to Brandon in April. The Pas won silver with a Blanchard trophy.
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Oak River
Dauphin
Shoal Lake
Minnedosa
Deloraine-Hartney
Neepawa
Morden
Winkler
Brandon Transx
Portage
Flin Flon
The
Pas
Wawanesa
Brandon
Oak River Ladies’ Legion Auxiliary
R.M. of
Blanchard
Damon
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Brian Hedberg
David Hamm
Jeff Parrott
Ted Coulson
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