Strachan foursome wins Zone Playdowns in Rivers
Hamiota skip Brent Strachan and teammates Dallas Strachan Dale McConnell Dale Brooks captured the Zone Playdowns title in Rivers December 14 to 16 earning a berth in the Provincial Tankard. They edged Arnold Rose of Newdale in the A final then won the decisive plate on December 21. The team will travel to Brandon for the Tankard Playdowns February 7 to 10, 1991.
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Hamiota
Brent Strachan
Rivers
Strachan
Dallas Strachan
Dale McConnell
Dale Brooks
Arnold Rose
Newdale
Dave Gill
Strathclair
Gill
Kerry Kunka
Rose
Bob Moffat
Brandon
Recycling Group to Host Open Meeting in Hamiota
Hamiota and District Recycling invites the public to an open meeting on Tuesday January 15 at 7 00 p m in the Community Room beneath the municipal offices. Debbie Kilfoyle Recycling Outreach Worker from Brandon will discuss recycling from a rural perspective and what happens to recyclables after they leave Hamiota. Community and neighboring area turnout is encouraged.
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Hamiota
Hamiota & District
Manitoba
Debbie Kilfoyle
Debbie
Brandon
January Alzheimer Awareness Month in Manitoba War on dementia
More than 15,000 Manitobans suffer from Alzheimer disease with cases from 30s onward. The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba offers family support groups, care tips, education, research and advocacy. Donate time or money to help families cope and support prevention, treatment, and cure. Call 943-6622 for nearest society.
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Winnipeg
Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
The
Alzheimer Society
Calendar draws underway for Hamiota fund drive
The Hamiota and District Sports Complex Fund Raising Committee announces that draws for the 1991 Cash Calendar have begun. With 505 calendars sold, sales have surpassed the break even point and calendar holders have good odds, plus calendars remain available at local shops for $20 to support the complex.
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Hamiota
Hamiota and
Virden Cadet Corps Seeks New Members
The Virden Legion Cadet Corps invites youths ages 12 to 18 to join. The program offers training from band to range with a focus on fitness citizenship and leadership. Meetings are at the Virden Legion Complex Tuesdays 7 15 to 10 00 p.m.
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Virden
Virden Legion Cadet Corps
Virden Legion Complex
FCL posts fifth straight year of record savings
Federated Co operatives Limited reports the 1990 year ending October 31 with sales at 1.6 billion and net savings over 91 million, the largest in its history. Wayne Thompson notes continued record earnings and plans $84.5 million in patronage refunds to over 300 member co ops across western Canada.
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Winnipeg — Federated Cooperatives Limited
FCL
Canada
Wayne Thompson
Thompson
ICG Rate Increase Sought by Manitoba Utility
ICG Utilities seeks a 10.2 million dollar revenue rise to cover rising unrecovered costs including 6.4 million tied to unpaid accounts. Delinquent gas accounts have surged 43 percent in two years, totaling over 30 000 by one in six Manitoba customers. The increase would lift residential gas bills about 5.4 percent, adding roughly 90 dollars per year per customer. A public hearing is scheduled for February 7 1991.
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Winnipeg
ICG Utilities (Manitoba) Ltd
Public Utilities Board of Manitoba
ICG Utilities
Garry Hoffman
Manitoba
Public Utilities Board
Manitoba Lung Association Seeks 600000 Goal
The Christmas Seal Campaign aims to raise 600000 for asthma and emphysema programs in Manitoba. From November 1 to January 31, 1991, donors have reached 450000 with Joey Gregorash as honorary chair and Bob Marks urging more contributions.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Lung Association
Bob Marks
Joey Gregorash
CKY TV
Marks
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