Maynes foursome victorious in District 3 curling
Hamiota Ladies Curling Club hosted the Manitoba Scott Tournament of Hearts District 3 event January 10 to 13. Barb Maynes from Hamiota won the A side by defeating Ken t on’s Sherrilyn Stewart, as the B side final saw Marilyn Schur’s Virden rink prevail to challenge for the district title, which Maynes captured in eleven ends. Maynes will represent District 3 at the Virden provincials February 2 to 6.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Ladies
Barb Maynes
Sherrilyn Stewart
Kenton
Stewart
Marilyn Schur Quartette
Virden
Schur
Myra Gregory
Carol Mathison
Sheila McMillan
Maynes
District 3
Oak River UCW meets discusses Native Church study
Unit 2 of Oak River United Church Women met at Eloise Hyndman’s home with 12 members. The group retained the Least Coin collection, elected Isabel Paddock as Sect Treasurer, and Barbara Angus planned a 1986 meeting schedule. They studied the Native Church in Keewatin Presbytery and heard about self governance desires. Lunch followed the discussion. next meeting set for February 13 at Mabel Paddock’s home.
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Oak River
Unit
Eloise Hyndman
Evelyn Delgaty
Helen Cantelon
Isabel Paddock
Sect
Treas
Barbara Angus
Keewatin Presbytery
United Church of Canada
Stanley McKay
National Office For Native Ministry
Murray Whetung
Heather Robertson
the Observer
Mandate
Myrtle White
Mabel Paddock
Manitoba Hydro Rate Increase Set for April 1 1986
Manitoba Hydro announces an average 2.8 percent rate hike effective April 1 1986 aimed at generating 19.6 million in net revenue for the year ending March 31 1987. Chair Marc Eliesen says low inflation keeps real electricity prices falling for Manitobans while reserves rise to support rate stability under low water. A typical residential bill would rise about 80 cents monthly for usage of 700 kilowatt hours.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Marc Eliesen
Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board
Canada
Eliesen
Government of Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro
Elieson
Hamiota District Raises Over $2.6K for Children's Aid
Thanks to local generosity the December 6 and 7 Children's Aid weekend in Hamiota and District netted 2682.82 dollars, up 10.4 percent from 1984. From 1977 to 1985 the area contributed 18350.00 to the Children’s Aid Society of Western Manitoba.
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Hamiota
Hamiota and District
Children’s Aid Society of
Western Manitoba
Johnston
Isabella UCW meet reflects Christmas program and plans
Fourteen members gathered at Hollis Stewart's home on December 9 for a Christmas program with readings hymns and a story. Ruth Teasdale outlined the annual meeting and reports while the treasurer noted party funds. Upcoming events include A Voice in the Wilderness Cantata December 15 Miniota and a December 21 community party with a December 22 family communion service.
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Isabella
Hollis Stewart
Ruth Teasdale
Miniota
Wilder Parish
Pensioners to receive higher benefits in January
Health minister Jake Epp announced increases effective January 1986 for Old Age Security and related programs. Monthly OAS rises to 285.20. GSS singles to 338.95. married GSS per spouse to 220.75. Spouse's and Widowed Spouse's Allowances up to 505.95 and 558.59 respectively. CPP maximums also grow with a 4 percent annual adjustment.
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Ottawa
Canada
Health and Welfare
Jake Epp
Office of Health and Welfare Canada
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Hamiota, Manitoba
VOL
Ladies Curling Club
U.C.W
Amiota
Isabella Ucw
Canada Pension Plan
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