Hire a Student Program funded to boost youth jobs in Manitoba
Manitoba government approves up to 148100 for Hire A Student Job Centre program during summer. Grants of 113100 fund 34 communities and eight shared centres cover manager salaries and operating costs. Centres operate May 4 to July 31 in 42 rural and northern communities with partnerships including Canada Employment and Immigration Commission.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada Employment and Immigration Commission
Chambers of Commerce
MacMaster
Canada
Canada Employment Centre
Wheat Board Sets Mailing Dates for Adjustment Payments
The Canadian Wheat Board will begin mailing adjustment payment cheques on Monday March 16 for deliveries of wheat and barley made to bidding pools and auctions.
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Wheat Board
Winnipeg
The
Canadian Wheat Board
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Burtnyk Rink Wins Canadian Brier Title in Manitoba Glory
Manitoba welcomes Kerry Burtnyk rink after they captured the Canadian Brier crown at Assiniboine Memorial. Premier Sterling Lyon and Fitness Minister Bob Banman congratulated the team and noted two national titles in two weeks, with world championship to follow.
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Winnipeg
Kerry Burtnyk
Sterling Lyon
Fitness and Sport
Bob Banman
Lyon
Banman
Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club
Burtnyk
Mark Olson
Jim Spencer
Ron Kammerlock
Manitoba
Jets Fall Twice to Canadiens and Jets Loss Highlighted
A hotel lobby remark notes the Jets were routed by the Canadiens 93 in Montreal before dropping a subsequent 42 victory in Winnipeg. The quip hints at a dramatic contrast in performances between the two games and cities.
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St. Regis
Jets
Canadiens
Montreal
Winnipeg
Campaign Goal Announced for Westman Cancer Society Drive
At the Victoria Inn on Tuesday March 10 Canadian Cancer Society Westman District unveiled a 130000 goal for the year. Canvassers from Westman areas, about 100 strong, will canvass through April with local Brandon events April 9 to 18.
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Brandon
Victoria Inn
Canadian Cancer Society
Westman
Carl Ell
Canada
Manitoba
Cancer Society
Ell
Tentative Start Date Set for Nurses Refresher Course
Brandon Assiniboine Community College announced a tentative start for Manitoba s first Registered Psychiatric Nurses Refresher Course in late April or early May. The eight week program targets nurses with lapsed registration and at least 200 days out of practice in five years. It combines on campus study with community-based practical work.
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Brandon
Assiniboine Community College
Manitoba
Kathy Metelski
Spring Board Meeting Held by Regional Board South West
The Regional Board South west A Woman's Institute held its spring board meeting in Hamiota with 23 present from 17 institutes. Della Radcliffe opened with the Creed. Treasurer reported $1059.66 balance, $91.25 to Westman Women's Shelter. In arrears from Rivers convention discussed, half cost for locals this year, future lunch changes proposed. Details of January Prov. Board meeting and June convention at Brandon’s Red Oak Inn. Fifteen resolutions to be discussed locally. Betty Kosack proposed 80s topic ideas. Many topics available via ag rep and home-ec offices. more groups urged to participate. Mrs. David Watt nominated for Agric Hall of Fame. convention report for Newdale April 15. Theme Working Together. Rural Crime Watch main topic. Names for Book of Remembrance to Myrtle Whyte. Birtle W.I. to conduct memorial service. Rural Women Seminars discussed. final plans in April with Basswood and Harding as hosts. Regional fees unchanged at $1 per member. ACWW conference 1983 locals at $5 per member. Sale items from Manitoba needed. crocus or buffalo pins proposed. Next board meeting September 9, 1981.
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Hamiota
Della Radcliffe
Westman Women’s Shelter
Brandon
Rivers
Lorna Turner
Red Oak Inn
Betty Kosack
Minnedosa
David Watt
Agric
Hall of Fame
Birtle W.I
Marion McNabb
Newdale
Rural Crime Watch
Myrtle Whyte
Oak River
Basswood
Harding
W.I
A.C.W.W
B.C
Manitoba
Crocus
Buffalo
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Arborg
Ashern
Gimli
Stonewall
Lundar
Toulon
Beausejour
Lac du Bonnet
Ste. Anne
Terry Fox
Carl
Keak
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