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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 03, 1988
Page
12
Manitoba Telephone System officials expect over 196000 long distance calls on Mother's Day, a four percent rise from last year, as many families reach out across distances. Extra operators will handle peak volume May 8, with tips to use direct dialing and directory inquiries to reduce delays.
United Grain Growers president Lorne Hehn opposes a 0.5 point rise to 10.25 per cent, linking the Bank rate hike to an 8 per cent drop in the Canadian dollar against the U.S. Hehn notes grain exports and wheat pricing in U.S. dollars hit farmers hard, while imports become cheaper. higher rates raise operating costs and debt for Prairie farmers.
May remembered with Bishop Laval’s liquor trade excommunications in 1660 and consumer credit loosening in 1952. On May 7 1837 Joseph Papineau led rebels in Lower Canada while 1862 saw camels introduced to B C interior before retreating after scaring mules.
Ethel Robertson notes many spring helpers are needed for yard work and cleaning. The Park Residence exercise group SETS combines Seniors Exercising Talking and Singing with about 12 attendees. Manitoba Farm Vacation Tours offer one day tours. brochures available at the office. Mother's Day wishes go out for May 8.
The library hosted a Robert Munsch Day with tapes books and snacks for young readers. A video block arrival is delayed until late May and rotation is set for May 11th and 12th with a May 13th reopening. Overdues are requested to be returned.
Mrs Edna Sangster visited Brandon over the April weekend to attend the Highland Dance Competition where granddaughter Cheryl Sangster earned two golds and a silver plus the Wm Sangster Memorial Trophy donated by the Sangster Family. The visit included church at Shiloh led by minister Barbara Paterson and hosting by Harvey and Bonnie Sangster.
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