Rapeseed harvest timing and topdressing guidance
Lethbridge scientist A J Pittman outlines when to swath rapeseed with seeds turning light brown and 50 to 60 percent moisture to avoid losses. The piece covers adjusting combine settings to minimize seed loss, wind considerations, and the value of high nitrogen topdressing with timing, rates, and potential risks to crop and weeds.
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Lethbridge
A. J. Pittman
Pittman
Alberta
E. Adams
Adams
Menzies Store Float Tops in Pioneer Club Parade
Hamiota district Pioneer Club reports a successful Parade Fair Day led by RCMP officers. Entries included floats, decorated cars, bicycles, riders on horses, and clowns. Winners: Floats Menzies Store Shoal Lake Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Strathclair Museum. best decorated car Campbell's Flowers Hamiota and B Lawrence. bicycles Heather Cochran and Brad Lyall.
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Hamiota
RCMP
Menzies Store
Shoal Lake
Strathclair
Marney
Campbell’s Flowers of Hamiota
B. Lawrence
Heather Cochran
Brad Lyall
Shower Held for Miss Diane Maitland Bride Elect
About 100 people gathered in Chumah Hall on Saturday July 21 to honor Miss Diane Maitland bride elect of August 4. Lois Brooks kept the guest book while corsages were given and Diane was escorted by Debbie Sunley. Donna Hunsaker sang two solos and lunch followed the gift presentation and well wishes.
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Hamiota
Chumah Hall
Diane Maitland
Lois Brooks
June Reid
Diane
Debbie Sunley
Helen Maitland
Lorraine Brooks
Helen Johns
Dawn McConnell
Susan
Sandy Oprak
Donna Hunsaker
Rhonda Lawson’s Shower Honored Bride Elect July Event
A July 17 shower in Hamiota honored Miss Rhonda Lawson for her July 28 wedding. Debbie Thompson led the guest book, Mrs. Lloyd Anderson provided music, and Nadine Campbell presented corsages to Rhonda and others. Donald and Shawn Othen of Calgary delivered gifts in a Manco truck. Rhonda thanked guests and invited calls to Shoal Lake, with a light lunch to end the evening.
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Hamiota
Rhonda Lawson
Debbie Thompson
Lloyd Anderson
Rhonda
Nadine Campbell
Lawson
C. Hodgson
Eastcott
R. Lepine
Othen
E. Westwood
Donald
Shawn Othen
Calgary
Shoal Lake
Hamiety Lawn Bowling Club Visits Strath clair
Twenty three Hamiety Lawn Bowling Club members traveled to Strath clair on July 23 for three six end games. A social session and a pleasant lunch followed in the Community Hall.
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Hamiety Lawn Bowling Club
Strathclair Bowling Club
Inexpensive Draperies: Glass Fiber Options and Tips
Community inquiries focus on economical draperies. Glass fiber fabrics offer low cost, sunlight resistance, durability, and fire resistance. Cleaning is simple but rinse thoroughly to avoid glass fragments. Abrasion resistance is weak. combining glass with acetate improves durability. Some glass draperies remain stiff and scratchy, though weaving advances reduce this.
Parkland Parish News reflects on gospel and morality
Rev McCrindle questions changing church emphasis and the societal shift in morality. He argues scripture need not be crammed but discussed, criticizes double standards, and emphasizes honesty, integrity, and caring as core gospel values beyond old texts.
Olson Kreager Nuptials at Christ Church Hamiota
Winifred Ann Kreager and Robert George Olson wed at Christ Church in Hamiota at 5 pm on July 7 with Rev. W D Smith officiating. The ceremony featured an empire waist georgette gown, pink and blue floral gowns for bridesmaids, navy blazers for the groom’s party, and a reception in Hamiota Hall. After a wedding trip to Vancouver, the couple will reside in North Augusta Ontario. Olson teaches physics in Brockville and Mrs Olson will work at the Brockville Psychiatric Hospital.
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Christ Church
Hamiota
Winifred Ann
Nelson Kreager
Robert George
George Olson
Ottawa
W. D. Smith
Souris
Rae Castle
Glenda White
Calgary
Pat Olson
Lois Kreager
Russell
Arnel
Alan Olson
Smith’s Falls
James Baxter
James Olson
Ontario
Redvers
Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Alberta
Hay River
N. W.T
Bulawayo
Rhodesia
Winnipeg
Brandon
Vancouver
Points West
Olson
North Augusta
Brockville
Brockville Psychiatric Hospital
Hamiota Bantams win league tournament with strong offense
Hamiota Bantams dominate July events at Cardale Souris Oak River and more. Nelson Woods and Craig Lobban lead wins with multiple hits and striking out batters as Kerry Lowe Wes Coulson Pete Baydak and Cam Johnston drive offense in 28 0 win over Newdale 11 5 over Russell and 12 1 over Neepawa final. Plan to attend National Bantam Playoffs at local ball park.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Bantams
Newdale
Russell
Nelson Woods
Craig Lobban
Pete Baydak
Kerry Lowe
Dave McConnell
Cam Johnston
Wes Cochran
David Duncan
Russell Wes Coulson
Camiomastom
Wes Coulson
Vernon Brown
Cardale
New
Neepawa
Souris
Brandon Souris
Bantams
Dale McConnell
Oak River
Rivers
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Keith Russell
Pioneer Club
Margaret Sisson
Parkland Parish News
D. J. M. McCrindle
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