Oak River Wins Hamiota Bon Spiel Aggregate Final Set
Oak River retains the Hamiota Aggregate title after a strong showing across 6 events led by double winners Tremaine Thompson Jimi Mathison Nel Woods and Harry Brooks. The aggregate race between Armstrong and Westbrook will be decided at the Hamiota rink on Sunday March 8 with Oak River defending champion Bob Westbrook.
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Hamiota
Westbrook
Armstrong
Oak River
Crandall
Bob Westbrook
Tremainé Thompson
Jimi Mathison
Nel Woods
Harry Brooks
Farmer's
J. Mathison
Tf. Thompson
H. Lyle
W. Fraser
J. C. Caldwell
N. Woods
W. Lipscombe
H. Brooks
Garth Strachan
Loyd Stewart
Exteadhers
Oak River Aggregate
Ella Mathison
Mary Dunn
Mildred
Doreen Fraser
Manitoba rapeseed acreage could rise substantially this season
M Deveson reports rapeseed area in Manitoba may increase from 52 000 to over 100 000 acres with no market disruption. Durksen notes rapeseed thrives on moist loam soils, with best seeding in early May at six to eight pounds per acre. Fertilizer and weed control guidelines are given for summer fallow and stubble fields, plus insect threats like flea beetles and Bertha armyworm.
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Manitoba
Dave Durksen
Mr. Durksen
Interlake
Swan River Valley
Pasquia
Birtle Presbytery UCW Holds Annual Meeting
The Birtle Presbyterial United Church Women met at Hamitoa United Church on February 24 for their annual meeting. Officers were installed by Rev. John Ross, with a long list of positions including president G Long Miniota and treasurer Marcus Fitzgerald Birtle. A training school followed on February 25 led by Marion Thomson for new and existing executives.
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Birtle Presbyterial United Church
Hamiota United Church
J. J. Ward
Chumah Hall
John Sloan
Presbytery Christian Education
Mariah Thompson
United Church
God
The
Christian Home
W. B. Doerksen
Manitoba
U.C.W
Winnipeg
J. Mathison
John Ross
Birtle Presbytery
S. McFarland
Cardale
G. Long
Miniota
E. Chipperfield
Minnedosa
I. Fleming
Oakner
N. Turnbull
Binscarth
A. Moffatt
Strathclair
C. P. Tibbatts
Marcus Fitzgerald
Birtle
Douglas Leland
Arrow River
Harold Cook
Newdale
H. V. Johnston
Crandall
Cooper
Foxwarren
Earl Reagh
Delbridge
Decker
Earnest Stevens
Minnedo
Marion Thomson
Board of Women
Thomson
Hamiota Students Tour Bake Shop and Study Alcohol Talk
Last week in Hamiota Mrs Hazlewoods Grade 3 toured Hamiota Bake Shop with Mr Pittendreigh explaining bread machines. Grade 7 8 heard AE C representative Mr Boychuk discuss the dangers of alcohol and fielded questions. In sports the girls and boys basketball teams traveled to Souris and returned defeated but spirited after two games with a 18 14 girls score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.E.C
Boychuk
Souris
Hamiota Sports Roundup and Community Notes
A dense update from Hamiota covers junior hockey results, basketball finals, and upcoming games. Highlights include Lundar's 9-4 Intermediates win, Ray Knight leading Hamiota scorers, and Friday games against Cardale and Brandon. The column also notes student exams, Olympic-style sports, and a plea about dogs on school grounds amid rabies concerns.
National Health Week Opens With Christian Health Theme
United Church notes Canada marks National Health Week with the theme The first Wealth is Health. Sunday services include Medical Services representatives and speeches link religion to well being. Betty Gibson, Brandon schools supervisor, will address the Christian Education Workers banquet. Camp Wasaga Board meets in Minnedosa to plan the 64 camping season.
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Canada
Betty Gibson
Brandon
Christian Education Workers
Gibson
Camp Wasaga
Minnedosa
Senior Citizens Club Reports Another Pleasant Month
The Senior Citizens Club notes a month of friendly Wednesdays with sixteen members unable to attend. Jim McConnell on electric organ and trumpeters Jack Beamish Don Hudson Wayne Pittendreigh with Phyllis Mathison entertained. Birthdays earned corsages from McConnell Florists. prizes included a birthday cake ticket and fancy coat hangers. Members are invited to visit the Fraternal Hall at 2 p.m. each Wednesday for a warm welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Citizens Club
Jim McConnell
Jack Beamish
Don Hudson
Wayne Pittendreigh
Phyllis Mathison
Reggie's Ramblings on Local Politics and Tax Woes
Commentary notes a Stonewall curlers finalist setback and laments taxes while Gil Molgat calls for a Public Protector. He argues people need protection from government excess as taxes rise across levels.
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R. Armstrong
N. Kreager
E. Shamray
M. Deveson
T. Thompson
J. Jamieson
W. Stebnicki
J. Stevens
W. Collyer
Houck - Caldwell
B. Westbrook
G. Strachan
C. Hunter
L. Allan
Farm Reports
Birtle Presbytery Ucw
Sporting
Toronto
Matheson
Smith
Artiss Et All
Lundar
Ray Knight
Robertson
Caldwell
Johnston
Maher
Virden
Hamiota Boys
Russell
Bailey
Randell
Tremaine
Woods
Les Rankin
Bob Hudson
Hamiota Jr
Kenton
Northern Dancer
Allan Sheridan
Shoal Lake
United Church News
Club Report
RED Cross
Reggie
Stonewall
Gil Molgat
St. Regis Hotel
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