Wild Oat Infestations Threaten Prairie Grain Yields
Prairie farmers face rising wild oat losses as prices for wheat and barley climb. Dr. Frank Eady of Monsanto notes infestations could cut yields by a third and long dormancy in seeds complicates control. An ongoing, pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicide program is urged to prevent reinfestation and protect profits.
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Winnipeg
Frank Eady
Monsanto
Dr. Eady
Eady
Canada
Rankin Brothers Mark of Excellence Show at Provincial Exhibition
The 1980 Rankin Brothers Mark of Excellence Show celebrates Hereford breeding with top Manitoba and Saskatchewan animals. Judge Mrs Spence Sutter of Redvers, Saskatchewan will preside on Friday June 13 at 1 00 p m as spectators are invited to attend The Provincial Exhibition Cattleman's Show Place June 11 15.
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Canadian Hereford Association
Manitoba Hereford Association
Rankin Brothers
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian
Spence Sutter
Redvers
Local R M of Hamiota shifts to 24-D for roadside weed control
In a city column, the RM of Hamiota chooses not to use brushkill in this year's roadside program and will focus on the herbicide 24-D. The author notes available research data and weed identification booklets at the office, encourages inquiries, and provides a contact phone number 764-2128 for questions.
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RM of
Hamiota
TCA
Credit Union Act Amendments Tabled in Legislature
Winnipeg Cooperatives Minister Bob Banman introduced a bill to amend the Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act. The changes are described as housekeeping and align the act with other legislation like the Corporations Act. The amendments aims to offer more operational flexibility for populaires amid financial pressures. Banman says the proposals have support from credit union executives.
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Winnipeg
Bob Banman
Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires
Credit Unions and
Caisses
Populaires
Banman
Credit Union and
Caisse Populaire System
When Football Was Truly a Fall Sport
Recollections recall how football defined autumn for communities, with games dominating Saturdays, marching bands, and local rituals marking the season as the calendar turned. The piece reflects nostalgia for earlier schedules, rivalries, and the cultural reach of the sport.
David Keith McConnell Dies in Hamiota Accident
David Keith McConnell, 21, son of Don and Eleanor McConnell, died in an accident on Monday May 12. He is survived by his parents, two brothers Stuart and Heather of Red Deer and Dean and Dienna of Medicine Hat, plus a grandmother Mrs. Morton and many relatives. Funeral services were held at Hamiota United Church with Rev. Lynas officiating and interment in Hamiota Cemetery. Campbell Funeral handled arrangements.
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Hamiota
David Keith McConnell
Don
Eleanor McConnell
Stuart
Heather
Red Deere
Dean
Dienna
Medicine Hat
Morton
Vernon Brown
Ross Coombs
Cam Schweitzer
Calvin Strachan
David Johnson
Brent Strachan
Hamiota Huskies
Hamiota United Church
Rev
Lynas
Hamiota Cemetery
Campbell
Don Kerr 61 Dies After Sudden Illness in Brandon
Don Kerr of Cardale died at Brandon General Hospital on Saturday May 17 at age 61. He farmed in Cardale, supported Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association, and helped Pool Elevator and Branch Line associations for 20 years. Survived by wife Edith daughter Lois son Michael. Funeral at Cardale United Church May 21 with burial at Marney Cemetery.
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Don Kerr
Brandon General Hospital
Don
Cardale
Edith
Lois
Michael
Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association
Pool Elevator Association
Cardale United Church
Marney
Margaret L Sigurdson Enters Into Rest
Margaret L. Sigurdson age 84 of Gladstone died May 25 1980 at Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg Born February 22 1896 in Hamiota She married three times and was predeceased by husbands David Fawns Fred Rosger and Joel Sigurdson Surviving daughters Arlene Davey Shirley Jordens and Fenella Kerr eight grandchildren four great grandchildren two sisters and other relatives Funeral arrangements were handled by Clarke's Funeral Home with service at Gladstone United Church and a graveside at Hamiota Cemetery
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Health Sciences Centre
Winnipeg
Margaret Sigurdson
Gladstone
Hamiota
David Fawns
Pennant Sask
Manitoba
Decker
David
Fred Rosger
Joel Sigurdson
Campbell River
B.C
Gladstone United Church
R. McKinnon
Lloyd Stewart
Gerald Decker
Jack Smith
Rodney Lewis
Harry Andrew
Harvey Kirk
Clarke
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Sid Lewis
Armstrong
Life Insurance
Aucopac Aaron Ace
the Owe
Ray Armstrong
Credit Union Act
Bell
F. Cooley
Margaret L. Sigurdson
Massey-Ferguson
Parts & Equipment
Milton Ostash
Shoal Lake
Massey Ferguson
Men
W.A. Barrett
Wawanesa Mutual
Manitoba Public Insurance Corp
General Insurance
Autopac
North West Trust Co
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