Assiniboia Downs debate stirs Manitoba politics and ownership calls
The piece roasts tourism minister Muriel Smith while recounting the troubled history of Assiniboia Downs. It notes former owners like Jack Hardy and Jimmy Wright, the Gobuty era, and a government takeovers and receivership. It argues for public ownership within the Red River Exhibition framework.
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Muriel Smith
Manitoba
Jack Hardy
Assiniboia Downs
Polo Park
Simpson- Sears
Loblaws
Jimmy Wright
Calgary
Wright
Downs
Michael Gobuty
Winnipeg
Nate Nurgitz
Red River
Vancouver
Edmonton
Regina
Saskatoon
Nate
Enterprises Complex
Renda and Friendly
Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Recreation in Midwest by Dennis Decker
Dennis Decker lists upcoming local events and calls for more participants. He notes Crandal Homecoming at month end, the Senior Lawn Boat Tournament in Kenton on August 3 at 10:00 AM, and mentions facility grants for communities needing updates. He also advertises White Water Rafting and ongoing inquiries for the trip.
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Kenton
Summer Recreation Report At Kenton and Lenore Playgrounds
Attendance at Kenton and Lenore playgrounds topped nine children in a day last week. Thanks go to Mrs Kasprick and Mrs Nichols for gathering more participants and returning the school key during rain.
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Kenton
Lenore
Community News Notes From Oak Lake and Area
Local residents visit relatives and attend gatherings across Oak Lake and nearby towns. Guests include Pollock, Cameron, and McConnell families visiting Winnipeg, West Vancouver, Northern Alberta, and Saskatchewan sites. The 4-H Club earns praise for cattle winnings at the local show and Strathclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Pollock
Oak Lake Beach
Camerons
Darrin Cameron
Willis Wyatt
Winnipeg
George
Inza
Bob
Dorothy Pollock
Westbank
B.C
Don
Jean Pollock
Oak Lake
Annilla McConnell
West Vancouver
Isabel Thompson
Alberta
Ron
Nora McConnell
Irene Wilson
Earl
Peg Johnston
Dawn McConnell
Fort Quepple
Saskatchewan
Irene Thompson
Irene
Toronto
Quebec
Edwina Hammond
Pincher Creek
Gordon
Sis Killah
Agnes Bridge
Arnold
Chris Patterson
High River
Strathclair
Harvey
Agnes Pollock
Clear Lake
Bruce
Sally Parker
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Nelson
Jack Math Eson
Way-Mor Agencies Ltd
Rivers
Leph
Midwest
Dennis Decker
Arizona
Rox-Shaw
By Warren Brooks
McConnell News
Pedlow
McTavish Motors
Cardale
Morris
Challenger
Magnum
Nichols & Can-Am
Allied
Parts & Service
Ford
Mir
Debin’s
Gurgervice
Hamiota
Canada
Dauphin
Gimli
Central Canada
Austin
Wellington
Hadashville
Legislative
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