Manitoba Tourism Sees Upswing in Early 1977
Manitoba’s tourism sector shows a positive trend in the first four months of 1977, according to Ben Hanusachak. Americans visiting Manitoba rose 5.4 percent vs last year, foreigners excluding the U.S. climbed 20.6 percent, while Canadian arrivals via Manitoba increased 22.7 percent, suggesting a favorable travel year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Tourism, Recreation and
Ben Hanusachak
Canada
U.S
Manitoba pony express race offers $500 for fastest delivery
The Manitoba Newspaper Association hosts a 200 mile relay race from Melita to Morris to time paper delivery. Twelve Arabian horses will relay five mile segments, with riders, a veterinarian and ferrier in attendance. Entries from as far as Switzerland seek the best total time, extended to July 16, with proceeds aiding Manitoba Crippled Children and Adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba Newspaper Association
Pony Express
Melita
Manitoba
Morris Manitoba
MCNA
McNa Pony Express
Morris
Agassiz Arabian Horse Club
Doug Penner
Valley Leader
Carmen
Penner
Ferrier
Ian McKenzie
McKenzie
Switzerland
The
Society For Crippled Children and Adults of
Pensioners Exterior Painting Grant Program in Manitoba
Manitoba announces a 500000 grant program under the Industry and Commerce Ministry to fund exterior painting of senior citizens homes. The three month program runs July 15 to October 15 with labor and material grants from 150 to 500 dollars based on income, administered by the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation at 165 Garry Street Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Industry and Commerce
Len Evans
Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
Garry Street
Canucks edge Red Sox 7 3 after seven errors
Hamiota pitcher Dave Marabella struggled as Riverside scored three unearned runs in the second. Canucks won 7 3 with eight hits to seven and two errors by Hamiota. Scott Jensen earned the win, Dave Marabella the loss. Barry Jamison led Riverside with three hits and three RBIs.
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Hamiota
Dave Marabella
Riverside
Canucks
Red Sox
Scott Jensen
Brian Smith
Gregg Cameron
McAuley
Barry Jamison
Dale Lowes
Ian Anderson
RBI
Brandon
Neepawa
Pool Auction Market Advisory Committee Holds First Meeting
The Virden Auction Market Advisory Committee met on Tuesday June 28 with members Morris Leakin Cromer Hugh Drake Arnold Bailey Lenore and Ed Stowe Minnesota. One Reston area representative remains to be named. Manager Lorne Leggat noted a pool buyer at all cattle sales and the committee issued recommendations currently being acted on. Producers seeking more information should contact their nearest representative.
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Virden
Morris Leakin
Cromer
Hugh Drake
Elkhorn
Arnold Bailey
Lenore
Ed Stowe
Minsota
Reston
Lorne Leggat
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