Prairie soil erosion prompts warnings from editors and planners
Prairie farmers face rising costs and a widening soil erosion crisis. Seeds and crops lose topsoil in windstorms while experts urge reduced cultivation and keeping stubble to protect soil and moisture. Debates over foreign land ownership and policy follow Manitoba and Alberta discussions as communities weigh long term land value against development.
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Stettler
Stettler Independent
Assiniboia Times
Agriculture Canada
Swift Current
Wadean News
Three Hills
Harrowsmith
Calgary
Okotoka
High River Times
Alberta
Bureau of Government
Pawley
Manitoba
Neepawa
NDP
Cantelon William Delmar obituary
William Delmar Cantelon died suddenly June 30 1982 at his Oak River Manitoba residence. He was born April 22 1911 near Deleau and worked as a farmer mechanic and community helper. Survived by widow Helen Craigie two daughters a son four granddaughters four brothers six sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held July 8 1982 at Oak River United Church.
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Bill
McCallums
Joe Laurent
Bluebirds
Fay
Henry Ewanick
Beverly
Allan Bruhn
Bartley
Calgary
Lisa
Barbara
Kristi Bruhn
Susan Ewanick
John
Virden
Lawrence
Hartney
Arthur
Cecil
Brandon
Annie Careme
Bertha Glawson
Lois Bodin
Mary McKenzie
Dorothy Nolette
St. Agathe
Pat McKinnon
Selkirk
John Scharff
Oak River United Church
Rev
T. N. Delgaty
Oak River
Hamiota Fair Cards of Thanks and Community Gratitude
The Hamiota Fair held July 15 posted slightly higher gate receipts than last year. The Fair Board thanks sponsors of the Pancake Breakfast and numerous local groups for parade, gates, meals, and special prizes. They extend appreciation to exhibitors and the communities Scotia Oakner and Hamiota for warm wishes and gifts to Mary Spanks and to David and Donna Ryan.
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Hamiota
Hamiota I.G.A
Macleods-Hamiota
Redfern Farm Services
Don Murray
Pioneer Club
Elgin McConnell
Earl Johnston
Buck Mathison
Kady Lo Farm Services
Shoal Lake
Cargill Nutrona Feeds
Armstrong Agencies
Simpson-Sears
Hamiota Echo
Campbell Flowers
McConnell W.L
Ceramic Club
Oakden’s Jewellery
Robinson’s
Weed Control District
Vivian Drake
Cargill Grain Co
Royal Bank of Canada
Hamiota Paint and Sprots
DeBin’s
Gulf Oil
Hamiota Hotel
Eastcott Family
Super Thrifty Drug Mart
J.E. Hudson
Win-Dee Acres Farm
Brandon
Macleods
Hamiota Veterinary Clinic
Caldwell Motors
Quadra Pool
Little Quarterhorses
Wm. Madsen
Twin Valley Co-op
Miniota
Scotia
Oakner
David and
Donna Ryan
Nee White
Thankful gratitude to hospital staff and supporters
A note of thanks expresses sincere gratitude to doctors nurses and hospital staff for care during a stay and to visitors cards flowers and baking for George. Also thanks to coaches parents and supporters for time and travel and to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and at passing of Jim.
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Hamiota Health Centre
Mary Spanks
George
Heather McGhee
Hamiota Squirts
Jim
Thelma
Tolton Family Honors 40th Anniversary of Roland and Isabele Tolton
The Tolton family thanks friends and relatives for attending and helping celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary of Roland and Isabele Tolton with warm appreciation for support and memories shared.
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Roland
Isabele Tolton
Tolton
Gratitude for showers in Miniota and Wynona
Barb Thompson thanks Catherine, Laurie and all helpers for the Miniota shower and the Wynona Ladies Club for the Wynona shower. She appreciates everyone’s gifts and support.
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Catherine
Laurie
Miniota
Wynona
Thompson Parabee announce Barbara and Alex engagement
Mr and Mrs Earl Thompson of Miniota and Mrs Elsie Parabee of Foxwarren Manitoba announce the engagement of Barbara Thompson and Alex Parabee. The wedding is set for July 31 1982 at Miniota United Church in Miniota Manitoba.
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Thompson
Earl Thompson
Miniota
Manitoba
Elsie Parabee
Foxwarren
Barbara
Alex
Miniota United Church
Births and a Baby Shower in Manitoba Notices
BEAMISH Jack and Pat of Hamiota announce the birth of Colin Wesley on July 14 1982 at Brandon General Hospital weight 7 lb 5 oz with Irene Wood and Alleyne Beamish as grandparents. HARTNETT a party shower for Terri Hartnett on August 11 1982 at 8 p.m. at Mrs Greg Tolton’s home. BROWN Dale and Donna Oak River announce Erin Marie born weighing 8 lb 8 oz length 22 inches with multiple grandparents and great grandparents listed.
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Beamish
Jack
Pat
Hamiota
Colin Wesley
Brandon General Hospital
Irene Wood
Justice
Alleyne Beamish
Killarney
Hartnett
Terri Hartnett
Greg Tolton
Brown
Dale
Donna
Oak River
Erin Marie
Ivan Lawrence
Crandall
Josh Brown
Birch Lodge
Eileen Nankivell
Bert Lawrence
Lilac Residence
W. Ede
Rivers
Manitoba
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Fred McGuinness
Annie
Aileen Quinn
Dirly
Quinn
Britain
Sandy
Armstrong
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Ryan Hamilton
Ray Armstrong
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