Time to plant and pluckment in Prairie seeds boom
The piece reflects on gardening as a timeless human joy from Ecclesiastes via Charles Dudley Warner and notes a seed revival. It mentions travel through McKenzie Seeds head office plant, with brands McConnell and McFayden. It observes a post‑80s gardening recovery and vast future growth across the Prairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dudley Warner
McKenzie Seeds
McConnell and McFayden
McKenzie
Iris Yuzdepski
Edmonton
Lions appoint 1995 96 executive at May supper meeting
Martinussen named president for 95 President Craig Fedorowich introduced the executive for 1995 96 at the May 2 supper meeting. Incoming officers include Dave Martinussen as president and vice presidents, Peter Oberlin secretary, Ryan Hamilton treasurer, Tail Twister Terry Robertson, Lion Tanner Bill Hutchings, and other roles for Jim Scott and Garth Sararas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Fedorowich
Lions Lynn Caldwell
Mac Campbell
Firmin Desrochers
Dave Martinussen
Peter Oberlin
Ryan Hamilton
Tail Twister
Terry Robertson
Lion Tanner
Bill Hutchings
Lion Rep
Jim Scott
Garth Sararas
Miniota H S meets and Lions fund local projects
A Multi view of community planning and school events fills a spring issue. The Home and School meeting on April 19 covers bus changes, a Community Resource Room idea, and setting up a parent advisory council. Hamiota Lions fundraise for a swimming pool exit gate, minor baseball diamond, and Stanley Cup square. Planting trends and gardening tips appear alongside profiles of gardeners and seed catalog items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Bryant
Hamiota
Lion Dave
Cargill
Vincent's Place
Lions Club
Brown and Coles attend weddings and visit in April
Two Creeks residents Wayne and Dorothy Brown drove to Lloydminster Alta on April 21 for Karen Cole and Rene Dorval’s wedding on April 22. Darlene Brown and Tom Lane attended as wedding party. Karen is Jim and Margie Cole’s daughter. Perry Cole hosted guests from Edmonton. Wayne and Dorothy returned April 24 after a good visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Dorothy Brown
Lloydminister
Alta
Karen Cole
Rene Dorval
Darlene
Brown
Tom Lane
Birtle
Karen
Jim
Margie Cole
Dorothy
Perry Cole
Edmonton
Coles
Rodney
Frederick
West Two Creeks
Bonita Glover
Elkhorn
Jamaica
Gordie Allison
Beth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred McGuinness
Martinussen
Bulletin
Miniota
Transportation Board
St. Joseph’s School
Val d’Or
Quebec
St. Joseph’s
Wonder Lite
Bill
Gladys Nygaard
Brandon General Hospital
Tyler Stowe
Wayne Brown
Brandon Hospital
Delbert
Pat Cole
Irene Cole
Lloyd
Carol McLeod
Lloyd Oliver
E Oakner
United Church
Decker
Glenna Beauchamp
Christ Church Anglican
Fitz Griffith
Hamiota Pentecostal Church
Pastor del Pierce
Kenton- Shiloh United Church
Joyce Kehler
Shiloh
Kenton
United Church of Canada
Oak River
al Rempel
Crandall
Aly Ty Seghienn
Karen MacNeill
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