CFL's shaky TV deal sparks doom for nine teams
The CFL faces a dire season as Carling O'Keefe paid 33 million over three years in 1984 but now TV rights bring only about 440 000 per club. Analysts question deals, profitability, and market reach as teams struggle to cover costs. The Blue Bombers face tight budgets while regional support wanes and brewery sponsorships shift toward Labatt's or Molson's.
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Carling O’keefe
Carling
CBC
Blue Bombers
Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Hamilton
Montreal
Calgary
Labatt’s
Molson
Labatt's
Carling O'Keefe
Molson’s
Bombers
U C W annual meeting held in MINIOTA church
The January 14 meeting in MINIOTA's church classrooms had eight members present. Minutes were approved as corrected. Laura reported a treasurer balance of .73 and a $4,000 budget with $1800 target. Reports were accepted. Spring offering goes to the local church, fall to World Development. WWDP on March 6 with Edna and Laura as reps. The Tools for Peace parcel included blankets, shoes, pads, scribblers, pencils, crayons, and pens. Continued support for last year’s missions. P.C.T.C. program Feb 2 on Canadian agriculture self reliance or debt bondage. Admission $108 per person or cheaper for couples. Edna served tea and muffins after.
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Laura
World Development
Edna
P.C.T.C
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Hamiota Happenings Highlights Local Events and Guests
Geraldine Steen attended Marion Lundy’s birthday party at Oak Lake on Saturday while Marion’s neighborly ties to Oak Lake remain strong. Welcome extended to Dr. Allan Ransom and family as the Health Centre Medical team adds a new member. Kae Castle hosted family from Lloydminster over Christmas, then joined a motor trip through nine states for two weeks to see the Grand Canyon Country. Mrs. Myrtle Caldwell learned of sister-in-law Peg Caldwell’s death in Victoria BC after a long illness. The Kreager party joined Harvey Hydes at Treherne for ski sightseeing in southern Manitoba before travelling to La Rivière and Carberry. Hazel Parsons visited family in Birtle and Regina, then returned home with Albert and Edith.
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Geraldine Steen
Marion Lundy
Oak Lake
Marion
Allan Ransom
Hamiota
Ransom
Health Centre
Kae
Lloydminister
Grand Canyon
Myrtle Caldwell
P.A. Ward
Peg Caldwell
Victoria Hospital
Victoria
Harvey Hydes
Treherne
Kreagers
Manitoba
la Riviere
Carberry
Hazel Parson
Birtle
Albert
Edith
Regina
Harvey
Norlene
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L. Term
the Echo
U.C.W
Maureen Schwanke
Isabella Hall
Isabella
Mark Bishop
Power Up Canada
Alberta
Chris Norrie
Miniota, MB
Guy Kling Birtle
Kelvin Lints
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