Kunka foursome tops at Hamiota Men’s Bonspiel
The 1989 Hamiota Open Bonspiel concluded after eight days with Kerry Kunka’s Rivers foursome capturing the Campbell Flowers Trophy for an unblemished record. Forty eight teams competed, including nine from Hamiota, as Brent Strachan and Dale Brooks led the organizing effort.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Men’s Curling Club
Draf
Brent Strachan
Dale Brooks
Campbell Flowers
Kerry Kunka
Rivers
Graham Freeman
Kerry Sawyer
Ward Wiltsey
Ken
Stabilization plan deadline extended to April 28
The tripartite red meat stabilization plans deadline was extended to April 28 by Agriculture Minister Glen Findlay after a joint committee meeting. Delegates said March 10 did not give producers enough time to become informed. Cattle lamb and hog producers may obtain enrollment forms from local offices or boards as applicable.
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Winnipeg
Glen Findlay
Hog Board
Manitoba plans public Meech Lake consultation task force
Premier Gary Filmon announced a constitutional task force with all party representation to gather Manitoban views on the Meech Lake Accord. The two week April consultations will be held in multiple locations and aim to inform government discussions with other first ministers in Quebec City Charlottetown and Calgary.
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Winnipeg
Gary Filmon
Filmon
Manitoba
Quebec City
Charlottetown
Calgary
May Gardham Receives Legion Honor and Meritorious Award
May Gardham, a 29 year member of Arc Branch 52 Ladies, is awarded the Meritorious Service Award at the Legion’s January meeting. A certificate of recognition from the Canadian Legion, lapel pins, and life membership accompany the honor. Gardham, age over 70, remains active and has long served as an executive member including president and committee chair. In 1987 she was named Mother of the Year for the Poppy campaign.
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May Gardham
Hi Legion
Gardham
First Legion
Canadian Legion
Arc
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Legion Fun Spiel Heats Up Kenton Rinks
On February 25 twelve rinks competed in the Legion Fun Spiel with six end games and varied rules. Top finishers were Brent Houston first Dick Hunt second Charlie Finnie third. Jane Alexanders won a plush bunny and all participants received a gift. gratitude extended to organizer Bill McMillan and all volunteers and donors.
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Kenton
Legion
Brent Houston
Dick Hunt
Charlie Finnie
Jane Alexanders
Bill McMillan
Miniota Wado Kai Kids Dominate Manitoba Championship
Miniota Wado Kai Karate Club scored at Virden Collegiate in Manitoba on February 18. Ten members competed in Katas and Kumite across belt levels and earned two first place trophies Kent English in Mini Pee Wee Kata and Dale Laite in Senior Ladies White Yellow Orange Kumite.
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Miniota
Manitoba
Virden
Westman
Saskatchewan
Kent English
Courtney Rudd
Crandell
Mark Anderson
Brad Hamilton
Cory Irwin
Hamiota
Heather Rollo
Dale Laite
Chad Rollo
Tara Baxter
Brian McCaig
Peter Baxter
Tom Leland
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Legisla Serials
Hamiota, Manitoba
Hamiota Men’s Bonspiel
Kunka Foursome
Bond
Ken Lawn
Len Allan
Meech Lake
the Hamiota and District Sports Complex Inc
Hamiota Community Center
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