Angus breeder Walker named to Canadian Aberdeen Angus executive
Victoria B C Miniota area farmer Larry Walker of Black Meadows Angus Farms was chosen for the executive of the Canadian Aberdeen Angus Association at its Victoria B C meeting. Other new directors include Jim Peaker Ontario Don Atkinson Alberta and John Willmott Saskatchewan. Walker also serves as Executive Director of the Manitoba Angus Association and partners in Landel Export Company negotiating bulls sale to Mexico.
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Victoria
B.C
Miniota
Larry Walker
Black Meadows Angus Farms
Canadian Aberdeen Angus Association
Walker
Jim Peaker
Ontario
Don Atkinson
Alberta
John Willmott
Saskatchewan
Robert McHaffie
Dave Wildman
Ian McDonald
Burton Griffith
Jim Houston
Quebec
Leo Bradley
N.B
J.J
Jake) Willis
Manitoba Angus Association
Landel Export Company
Mexico
Ice King 85 weekend brings crowds to Miniota events
The Miniota community hosted the Ice King 85 weekend with ten local groups competing in six timed events, a cake decorating contest, an ice show, and a bonspiel. Bob Watters won with 19 points, Ed Wadham and Dan Argue tied for second, and Allan Walker received the Lorne Andrews Trophy. A social, church service, and a smorgasbord topped the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Calcutta
Ken Hudson
Miniota Snow Blazers
Tom Ellerington
Miniota Rodeo Club
Arnie Andrews
Miniota Fire Dept
Ken Armitage
Miniota Nite Hawks
Wayne Lougheed
Glenlochar
Dan Argue
Greg Packham
Miniota Royals
Bob Watters
Roy Lane
Merchants of
Ed Wadham
Miniota Skunky
Tim Flannery
Sylvia Hanlin
Jean Cook
Dorothy Forsyth
Night Hawks
Birtle Blazers
Lorne Andrews
Allan Walker
World Day of Prayer Service at Decker Church
A World Day of Prayer service was held at Decker Church on March 1 with the India prepared program led by Ruth Rockley and Marjorie Brooks introducing the event. Ten members attended the meeting, minutes were read, and reports including hospital funds and ambulance rate changes were reviewed. Planning included an April 14 Smorgasbord committee, a Colleen Little shower, and Red Cross donations with tax receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker
Marjorie Brooks
Women of India
Ruth Rockley
Joan Strachan
Marlene
Marlene Murray
Olive Johns
Wendy Higgins
Lynda Wilson
Colleen Little
Red Cross
Marion Hunter
Newdale
Manitoba Angus Breeder Gordon Hutchison Named Honorary President
Gordon Hutchison of Virden Manitoba was made an Honorary President of the Canadian Aberdeen Angus Association at its Annual Meeting in Victoria B C He has a 50 year Avalawn career as a showman breeder and former Manitoba Association Director and President He is succeeded at Avalawn by his son Russ who became a Manitoba Director earlier this year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B.C
Manitoba
Gordon Hutchison
Virden
Hutchison
Earl Switzer
Saskatchewan
Mabel Beck
Alberta
Neil MacGregor
Roy McFayden
Maritimes
Avalawn
Canadian Association
Gordon
Russ
Echo
Pharmacare deductible hike approved for under 65 in Manitoba
Health Minister Larry Desjardins announced the Pharmacare deductible for under 65s rises from 75 to 100 dollars. Manitoba Health Services Commission will cover 80 percent of costs over the deductible with over-65s unchanged at 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Larry Desjardins
M.H.S.C
Commission
Desjardins
Manitoba
Crandall W I hears Dr. Guilfoyle on nuclear awareness
Crandall Women's Institute met March 5 at the Community Centre with 12 members. Dr. John Guilfoyle of Hamiota spoke on nuclear arms, urging petitions and peace actions to prevent nuclear warfare. He noted his role with an international doctors group advocating abolition of the nuclear threat. A discussion followed then fellowship over lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall
Crandall W.I
John Guilfoyle
Hamiota
Guilfoyle
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Hamiota, Manitoba
Julie Collier
Julie Clark
Wilma Badger
Michelle Haines
Joan Thompson
Donna Coulson
Pat Cole
Dorothy Howard
Campbell Flowers
Forsyth’s
Twin Valley
Stamfords
McKeans
Hanlins and
Morgans
Care-Bears
Elkhorn
Birtle
Crandall Group
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