Fat Stock Show and Sale Held at McConnell Grounds
The Fat Stock and 4H show and sale took place Saturday June 28 at McConnell show grounds with a good turnout. Eight 4H calves were shown led by judge Sid Kent of Kenton. John Thompson exhibited a 1020 pound Simmental Shorthorn that won champion and the McConnell Pool Elevator Trophy. The W. I. Trophy and Manitoba Shorthorn Trophy were also awarded. Sale prices reached 6075 to the Hamiota Co op for the champion steer and 58.75 per hundredweight for the reserve crossbred steer sold to Bob White of Shoal Lake.
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McConnell
McConnell Show Grounds
Sid Kent
Kenton
John Thompson
McConnell Pool
Norman
H Steer
Jack Wright
Norman Brown
Golf Tournament Winners at Hamiota Names of Champions
The Hamiota golf tournament drew 98 entrants over July 5 and 6. Championship Flight winner Bruce Penton posted 64, with Garbolinsky second at 66 and Bill Whitton third at 69. Flight winners include Harvey Duncan 72 in 1st Flight and Lorne Richardson 72 in 2nd Flight, with Russell Brown 76 taking 3rd Flight top honors. Also listed are junior and senior judging prizes and Fat Stock Show awards with multiple winners and trophy purses.
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Hamiota
Bruce Penton
Brandon
Garbolinsky
Strathclair
Bill Whitton
Vernon B.C
Alan Schoemperlin
Virden
Harvey Duncan
Bill Iles
Reston
Ed Ardagh
L. Mansell
Lorne Richardson
Ed. Hillcoff
Winnipeg
L. McKenzie
Craig Lobban
Russell Brown
Rossburn
T. P. Moffatt
Strathelahr
Morris
Couple Farewell Soiree In Pitlochry For Departing Bernard Millers
Neighbors gathered at Mrs. Jim Knolish Tune 29th to bid farewell to the Bernard Miller family as they prepare to move to Minnedosa. Mrs. Ross Robertson sent best wishes for the neighbors, while Mr. Jim Frazer gave a clock. Gifts included a swag lamp end table clothes hamper and a 2 piece bath set. Bernard thanked everyone and invited visits to Minnedosa. A lunch concluded a pleasant evening.
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Pitlochry
Jim
Canadian Authors Association gathering in Edmonton honors Manitoba writers
Nearly 300 CAA members gathered in Edmonton in June 2024 for the organization’s first name based meeting. Manitoba, led by Winnipeg and towns like Portage la Prairie and Hamiota, had strong representation and lively discussions on Canadian literature.
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Winifred N. Hulbert
Canadian Authors Association
Edmonton
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Brandon
Souris
Hamiota
Fort Edmonton
Mayfield Inn
University of Alberta
Tister Hall
George Haidy
U of A
Canada
Patrick Gilles
Alberta
Mer
R. Gilleses
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Sheila Thompson
Royal Bank
Paul August
U Catherine Boyd
Susan Wright
Ross Thompson
Wendel McConnell
Eleanor Thompson
Ryan Bridge
Catherine Boyd
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Ron Sangster
Andy Little
Jim Daniels
Keith Bridge
Hamion
Wilkinson Cochrane
Bill Thompson
Dennis Gilchrist
Garry Campbell
H.C.I
Leslee Sheardown
Glenn Coupe
Sheila McMillan
Doris Campbell
Myra Daniel
Blaine Little
Bernard
Minnedosa
Max Ay
CAA
Fredith
Fredith Arderson
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