Oak River honours Forsyth for years of service
A crowded Oak River arena celebrated Jim Forsyth for decades of service to school and community. The tribute featured family, colleagues, students from 1965 to 2001, and remarks from former colleagues, with gifts, a roast, and a standing ovation for Forsyth and his wife Carol.
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Kenzie Reid
Dick Heapy
Glennis Scott
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Jim Brown
Denise Henry
Carol Forsyth
Maxine Shamray
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Seniors Enjoy Farm Visit and Summer Outing
A van full of local seniors toured Charlie Lewis's farm to see baby colts and feed them with carrots. Afterward they visited Neepawa lilies, the Margaret Laurence Home, a cemetery, Dairy Queen, and dinner at Chicken Corral. Nadine Slimmon, Senior Resource Coordinator in Hamiota, notes upcoming horse race dates and times.
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Hamiota
Stubble burning meetings planned in Manitoba
Two information meetings are set on August 9 in Strathclair and August 10 in Hamiota to explain stubble burning rules under the Environment Act. The agenda covers legislative history, day to day authorizations, permits, and this year’s changes. Authorizations are issued daily during the restricted period via 1 800 465 1233 or Manitoba Agriculture and Food’s site.
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