Urgent appeal for host families in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Elise Mattear of Educational Foundation for Foreign Study seeks Saskatchewan and Manitoba families to host an incoming exchange student for 1988 89. With visas delaying and August arrival imminent, volunteers can host any of 21 countries, all English speaking, good students with spending money and insurance. Call toll free 1 800 363 3337 for details and local contact.
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Elise Mattear
Elise
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Educational Foundation For Foreign Study
Dry decades face off as prairie drought may rival 1930s
Environment Canada researchers in Winnipeg compare the 1930s and 1980s droughts across the Prairies. They find the 1937 peak dry year and 1984 as near records, with 1988 possibly mirroring that year. Edmonton and Lethbridge shift drought patterns between decades.
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Winnipeg
Environment Canada
Canada
Tim Guezen
Rick Raddatz
Prairies
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Brandon
Calgary
Prince Albert
This Week in Canada Historic Yukon River discovery and Meighen premiership
On June 29th, 1845 Robert Campbell discovered the Yukon River. In 1926 Arthur Meighen became prime minister, marking notable dates in Canadian history.
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Robert Campbell
Yukon River
Arthur Meighen
Decker Hosts Tournament Winners Named at Local Event
On Saturday June 18 1988 four teams competed at Decker with Decker and Shoal Lake advancing to the B side where Shoal Lake won. A side featured Hamiota and Virden with Hamiota securing top prize money and praise given to parents who umpired scored and aided in the kitchen.
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Decker
Shoal Lake
Hamiota
Virden
Energy savings tips for summer vacations
Before you travel this summer, survey your home for items that stay on such as refrigerators electric furnaces air conditioners and water heaters. Unplug instant on TVs turn off furnace and water heater at the panel. If away long fridge only slightly raise temperature and leave door ajar.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Hydro
Local Photographer Adella Nicholls earns multiple awards at Brandon Provincial Exhibition
Adella Nicholls, a local amateur photographer, placed well at Brandon's Provincial Exhibition. Judges selected six of her eight entries for awards including two firsts, a second, and three honorable mentions.
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Hamiota
Adella Nicholls
Brandon
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