Birdtail River School Board approves lots purchase and funding moves
The Birdtail River School Division No. 38 board met in Shoal Lake on March 13 1969 with trustees and inspectors present. They adopted minutes from March 4 1969 approved 1500 dollar lot purchase in Birtle subject to Public School Finance Board approval, reinvested 5000 dollar James Jackson Scholarship in a five year 7 percent GIC, raised Route 97 pay by 2.80 per day, and authorized payments for the Hamita Collegiate building project. The group adjourned to March 20 1969 and discussed Shoal Lake and Strathclair school inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake
Birdtail River
Insurance Committee
R. Selby
Hamiota
James Jackson
Royal Bank of Canada
Manitoba Eyes Strong Health Week Response
Manitoba's Health Week program aims to meet evolving health and social needs. Health Minister George Johnson cites coordinated efforts after a departmental reorganization and notes ongoing challenges in disease control, cancer, heart and respiratory disease, mental health, home care, and family planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
George Johnson
National Health League
Johnson
Department of Health and Social Services
National League of Canada
Canada
Endurance Skate-A-Thon Raises Funds In Hamiota
A March 16, 1969 skate-a-thon drew 135 skaters with times from 1/2 to 13 hours. Five winners received trophies after 13 hours. Bill McLaren earned the highest hourly rate at 9.00. Estimated to raise 750.00, the event noted generous support from sponsors and volunteers including Don Menni e Wayne Reid Al Stevens and Ivan Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Sandra Woods
Don Sheridan
Ryan Davidson
Rick Hamilton
Dallas Johns
Bill McLaren
Hamiota Huskies
W I Meeting Isabella Hosts Crochet Lesson
The regular W I meeting at Mrs J E Fink beiner’s home drew 11 attendees with Mrs J Coxworth presiding. A discussion on Education followed the program A Selected Review of Adult Education Programs in Manitoba and a crocheting lesson was taught by Mrs Lome Wright, leading to a plan to continue next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella
W.I
J. E. Finkbeiner
J. Coxworth
Stan Teasdale
Manitoba
Lome Wright
Vacation Handbook For ’69 Available
Winnipeg Manitoba launches the 1969 edition of the Manitoba Vacation Handbook. Over 200 000 color bound copies are produced annually by the Tourism and Recreation Ministry for Manitoba’s major tourist markets. The handbook compiles entries from chambers of commerce, transport firms, hotels, and government agencies, detailing attractions, hours, liquor outlets, hunting rules, convention facilities, and more. Copies are available from the Tourist Reception Office in the Legislative Building, Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Tourism and Recreation
John B. Carroll
Canada
Carroll
Chambers of Commerce
Tourism and Recreation Ree Ee
Legislative Building
4 H Hamitoa March Meeting Plans Dessert Party
Debbie Nykolia opened the Hamiota 4 H march meeting with 32 members answering roll call. Plans were begun for a May Dessert Party and a few members gave impromptu speeches. Next meeting scheduled for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Debbie Nykoliation
Provincial school aid raised to seventy percent
Premier Walter Weir announced from Winnipeg the provincial share of the school foundation program would rise to 70 percent from 65 percent. He said unconditional municipal grants would increase to $8 per person, a little over 21 percent. The measures aim to ease municipal tax burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Walter Wier
Weir
Half of Manitoba Doctors Opt Out
The Manitoba Medical Association reports 385 doctors will practice outside the Medicare plan effective April 1. This represents about half of physicians in active practice with many urban rural areas showing opt outs. The Manitoba Medical Services Insurance Corporation has also received 32 additional resignations from individual doctors.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Medical Association
Doctors of Manitoba
Manitoba Medical Services Insurance Corporation
M.M. S.lc
Childhood Health Habits Reduce Later Heart Attack Risk
Early life habits linked to lower heart attack risk later in life. Researchers note consistent physical activity, balanced diet, and avoidance of tobacco in childhood may delay or prevent cardiovascular events as adults.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Davis
Northumberland Strait
Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick
TTS
Birdtail River S. D
Fulton
Rapley
Selby
Randell
Hames
Lewycky
Butcher
Hyndman
Waddell
Falloon
Armitage
Bollman, Callender
Decosse
Funk and
Partridge
Robertson
R. M. of
Miniota
Crandall
Birtle
Brandon Regional
Department of Education
Strathclair
Public School Finance Board
Don Mennie
Wayne Reid
al Stevens
Ivan Donald
Dick Prawdzik
W.I. Meet
RED Cross
School Foundation
den Sheridan
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