Oak River Fair marks Manitoba 125th birthday celebration
The Oak River Agricultural Society hosts a two day fair July 16 and 17 to celebrate Manitoba's 125th birthday. Highlights include the Welsh Pony show, pig scramble, pork barbecue, gymkhana, pet show, Crocus Obedience and Kennel Club, hillbilly jugband, rooster crowing contest, beef dairy horses poultry rabbits and homecrafts plus a senior hardball tournament and free pancake breakfast with gate admission.
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Oak River Agricultural Society
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Crocus Obedience and Kennel Club
Brian Ramsey
Oak River Fair
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Gumbo bogs Manitoba trip ends with Hutterite aid
Anne Lecot a Manitoba senior and her brother become stranded in gumbo after a country drive. A work party from the Sturgeon Creek Hutterite Colony rescues them after a two hour hike through stubble. Anne notes the trip back to a sparkling cleaned car and grateful hospitality.
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Anne Lecot
Anne
Manitoba
Stonewall Argus
Sturgeon Creek
Fundraiser Supports Diamond Upgrades At Hamiota Park
A Manitoba community fundraising effort funded major upgrades to Hamiota Municipal Park including new fences, back stop, irrigation, red clay, and levelling. Volunteers and staff anticipate playoff potential while seeking further clay and hydro access. Tickets for a cattle draw offer 10 Simmental heifers or a trip to the Skydome.
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Hamiota Municipal
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Skydome
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Hamiota Municipal Park
Hamiota
Man
Rom Oto
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