Arrow River Tragedy Touches Rossburn Family
Tragic death of 18 year old Tyler Oliver, son of Dennis and Beth Oliver of Rossburn, Sunday March 15 at Shoal Lake. Sympathy extended from Arrow River community. Nearby, Edward Beth Luke and Elizabeth Leland visited Brandon for Grandma Heapy’s 90th, with Luke Leland entering calf show at Brandon Winter Fair March 30 to April 1. Local efforts celebrate Ringette Provincials and regional visual demonstrations, while various social visits and birthday notices fill out a busy period in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler Oliver
Dennis
Beth Oliver
Rossburn
Shoal Lake
Lloyd
Arrow River
Edward
Beth
Luke
Elizabeth Leland
Brandon
Grandma Heapy
Lyons Manor
Victoria Inn
Luke Leland
Cindy Fraser
Beulah
Oak River
Virden
Tri Town Atoms Girls win consolation at Provincial Championship
The Tri-Town Atoms Girls team competed in the Provincial Female Hockey Championship at Elkhorn March 13 15 their first time at this level. Local players Tarissa Peters Katy Stewart Ashley Black helped in a 6 2 win over Virden and 7 2 victory in the consolation final over Melita. Skaters Kristie Short Cassandra Vickery Whitney Sangster and Katy Stewart highlighted the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Town Atoms
Atoms
Elkhorn
Tarissa Peters
Katy Stewart
Cardale
Ashley Black
Oak River
Brandon Avalanche
Norway House
Tri-Town
Whitney Sangster
Kristie
Cassandra Vickery
Virden
Tri- Town
Melita
Birtle
Wes
Gay Peters
Brandon
Gary Brotherston
Sandy
Rob
Shilo
Allen Reid
Mary Dereniwski
Riverdale
Amiota
Family News Roundup from Hamiota and area
Local notes recount visits by the Sutherland and Higgins families to Harte and Winnipeg, Felicity Scott competing in the Ringette Initial Tournament at Dauphin with the Hamiota Tweens Ringette Team, and congratulations on a gold medal. Sentiments extend to Karen and Jim Lawn on their aunt's passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Gregory
Hamiota
Decker
Mel
Wendy Higgins
Tracy
Samantha
Cody
Melissa
Jason
Julie
Todd
Aaron
Nicholas Sutherland
Harte
Man
Murray
Celia Sutherland
Birtle
Chris
Felicity Scott
Dauphin
Felicity
Hamiota Tweens
Kenton Leisure and Community News Roundup
On March 9 four Kenton Leisure Club members played cribbage at Oak River with Routledge partners winning 1136, Brooks of Hamiota placing second at 1047, and Gardham with Stowe of Miniota third at 1030. On March 10 a Brandon Fire official spoke on fire safety and 911, plus school outreach. March 20 Shiloh U C W hosted a St Patrick’s tea at Kenton Memorial Hall with bake sale and dessert. Sympathies to Parker family on Elsie’s passing. Weekly bingo and cancer month notes, plus Education Point Corner canvassing and thanks for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Leisure Club
Oak River
Eglin
Irene Routledge
Franklin
Jim Brooks
Hamiota
Georgina Gardham
Muriel Stowe
Miniota
Ivan Crampain
Brandon Fire Commissioner’s Office
Leisure Club
Shiloh U.C.W
Kenton Memorial Hall
Doreen
Parker
Elsie
Kenton
Memorial Hall
Margaret Carter
Doreen Black
Lilac Residence and Community Notes from Miniota Area
Sympathy is extended to Elva Cochrane on her brother Ralph Cochrane’s passing in Birtle. Weekend visits in Winnipeg included Walter and Gladys Riddell with Heather and Gilbert Forrest for Walter’s birthday. Local events feature bridge winners, a memorial recital, and the 40th wedding anniversary of Don and Jean McKean. Community members welcome hymn book dedication, homecoming notes, health wishes, and spring sprouting chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Cochrane
Ralph Cochrane
Birtle
Walter
Gladys Riddell
Winnipeg
Heather
Gilbert Forrest
Lainie Steski
Myra
Frank Preston
Nellie Kennedy
Birch Lodge
Miniota United Church
Voices United
Muriel Stowe
Margaret
Thelma Dales
Julia Chartier
Sandra Nash
Dorothy Forsyth
Elva Spalding
Lorne Watson
School of Music
Brandon University
Don
Jean McKean
Miniota
R Johnston
Ardrossan
Alta
D Dumphy
Vilna
R McKean
Lloydminister
Sask
Glen McKean
Moose Jaw
Darcy McKean
Portage la Prairie
Jim Forsyth
Krista, Darrell
Kaley
Deloraine
Marty McKean
Shoal Lake
Del
Sheila Sheane
McAuley
Virden
Elkhorn
Hamiota
Keith
Marcella Armitage
Osoyoos
B.C
Alice Sheane
Assiniboine Hospital
Reveolde
Gordon Grazer
Brandon
Gordon
Utah
Clara Heapy
Lions Manor
Oak River Legion members honor Tucker McCallum at school
Oak River Zone Commander Charles Carlson and Oak River Branch 150 President Bob Ramsey presented Tucker McCallum with two awards at Oak River School on January 13. He placed first in Zone 25 and first in District 2 for his Remembrance Day essay written last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carlson
Royal Canadian Legion
Bob Ramsey
Oak River
Tucker McCallum
Tucker
Legion
Canada
Parkissimo Lodge Armitage Birthday and Tea Notes
Congratulations to Mrs. Jean Cook on her 98th birthday March 23 with cake at noon in the Lodge. On March 24 a come and go tea in the lounge drew ninety guests and raised 94 dollars for the Diabetic Society. Edna Brown announces the birth of her great great grandson Jared Ethan Thompson, son of Shauna Thompson of Saskatoon, grandson of Karen and Murray Powell of Saskatoon, and great grandson of Tom and Betty Jerington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Cook
Arkissimo Lodge
Edna Brown
Jared Ethan Thompson
Jared
Shauna Thompson
Saskatoon
Karen and
Murray Powell
Tom
Betty Jerington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beth Stowe
Duchnicky
Selkirk
Linda
Heather Kowal
Lindsey Donald
Stephanie Stowe
Ringette
Onunday
Tyndall Park
Edith Rollo
Joe
Freda Radlinski
Debbie's
Anne Tomiski
Morley House
Marge Cloake
Bet Stowe
Jack Tomiski
Myrtle Crighton
Isabella
Bernice Still
Shirley Heise
Vivian Campbell
Hazel Wall
Linda Miller
Pat Kaczmar
Blanche Lawn
Doreen Knight
Mona Butler
Bernice
Women’s Institute
Karen
Jim Lawn
Paulette Wiens
Lilac
Margaret Waddell
Kne Armitage
Verna Reynolds
Colette
Susan Popper
Bill
Evelynarrett
Tom Selby
Josephine Deschambault
Elsie Roberts
Dorothy Smith
Arbingers
Spring
Parkissimo Lodge
Knd Armitage
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