Provincial Grants to Recreation Groups in Manitoba
Fitness minister Bob Banman announced grants totaling 13 855 to the Manitoba Parks and Recreation Association and 9 740 to the Manitoba Camping Association funded by the lottery. Each group supports parks, recreation and camping through conferences, leadership training, facilities, standards, and public awareness with volunteer efforts driving success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg — Fitness, Recreation and Sport
Bob Banman
Manitoba Parks and Recreation Association, Inc
Manitoba Camping Association
Sunshine Fund
Banman
Wesmen Take Third at City of Brandon Midget Tourney
The Wesmen finished third after a 7-2 semifinal loss to Winkler at the City of Brandon Midget Tournament in Killarney February 20 21 22. Mackie and Chernos earned Wesmen Player of the Game honors as they upset Minnedosa 2-1 to reach the semis.
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Wesmen
Winkler
Mackie
Minnedosa
Leganchuk
Lindberg
Dixon
Fafard
Shindruk
Chernos
Stonewall
Neepawa
Terry Radcliffe
Randy Robertson
Coupe
Forman
Pineview
Suderman
Bonspiel Attracts 28 Entries In Oak River
The annual Ladies Pik-a-Day Bonspiel in Oak River drew 28 rinks on February 13 and 14 with winning teams returning on Sunday. First Event winners were Mary Scribner Rapid City, Linda Mathison Hamiota, Roberta Vickery Hamiota, M Bond Kenton. Second Event winners included Ivy Dale Heapy Oak River, Jean Bridgeman Oak River, Marlene Reid Oak River, Mavis Smith Hamiota. Third Event winners were Phyllis Leslie Rivers, Maxine Shamray Oak River, Denise Henry Oak River, Doreen Hatch Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Mary Scribner
Rapid City
Linda Mathison
Hamiota
Roberta Vickery
M. Bond
Kenton
Ivy Dale Heapy
Jean Bridgeman
Marlene Reid
Mavis Smith
Phyllis Leslie
Rivers
Maxine Shamray
Denise Henry
Doreen Hatch
Brandon
Decker Curling Bonspiel Winners and Participants
The Decker Curling Club hosted a mixed bonspiel with 28 rinks and the Men’s event drawing 32 rinks. Winners crowned in three mixed events include Randy Kachan and Barbara Maynes with multiple placers from Shoal Lake Decker Hamiota and Isabella, plus Clayton Wyborn earning the largest end. The Men’s event saw 32 rinks competing with Brent Strachan and Dallis Johns among top placers. The club thanks sponsors, curlers, and helpers for a successful event.
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Decker
Randy Kachan
Shoal Lake
Neil Higgins
Allan Mathison
Hamiota
Doug Heise
Isabella
Doug Mathison
Mel Maynes
Allan Wotton
Birtle
Ed Cochrane
Barbara Maynes
Bruce Johnston
John Coxworth
Dennis Cochrane
Clayton Wyborn
Dauphin
Brent Strachan
Hamiota Imperial Oil
Larry Oakden
Neville Cochrane
Dallis Johns
Ken Hunkin
Bride Elect Feted in Chumah Hall Shower in Hamiota
Friends gathered Saturday February 21 at 2 p.m. in Chumah Hall to honor Donna bride elect of March 7. Vi Smith played piano before guests arrived. Co hosts presented gifts including bakeware and kitchen utensils.
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Hamiota
Chumah Hall
Donna
Vi Smith
Christine Brown
Doreen
Bobbi Prawdzik
Margaret (Gramma) Allen
Linda Irwin
Janet Haight
Joan Morton
Lorraine Cockburn
Leslee McKee
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Hamiota Echo
Miniota Herald
Woodworth Times
Killarney
Kachan Foursome Top Decker ‘Spiel
Debin’s
Dales' Service
Ford
Silver Spur
Road Runner
Alec Vivie
Braendle-Bruce
Birtie
Manitoba
Vivie
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