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BIKERTHON riders and local notices headline Manitoba scene
Two nurses from Russell Hospital journey across Canada on a 10 speed bike stint staying at camps in Medicine Hat and Calgary. Betty Hamilton and Lois Kreager report kindness and even found twelve dollars in silver. Lois biked 70 miles from Russell to Hamiota. Also noted is Don Hudson called to the Bar and marriage service at East Kildonan. Weather awards honor Vance Stewart for 28 years of rainfall reports and service to Manitoba communities. Grace Anderson contends with a skunk escape and Grace prepares for a wedding. Local quotes, jokes, and community notices fill the page with anecdotes and civic updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.n.’S
Russell Hospital
Betty Hamilton
Foxwarren
Lois Kreager
Hamiota
West Coast
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Russell
Don Hudson
Brandon
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church
East Kildonan
Hudson
Clement
Pearson
Williams
Mykle
J. E. Hudson
Vance F. Stewart
R. B
Bob) Barrett
Stewart