Hamiota awarded 1991 Senior Games bid by MSOS
The Manitoba Society of Seniors awarded Hamiota the 1991 Senior Games bid. Over one thousand athletes will compete June 18 to 20 with events in Slowpitch, Lawn Bowling, Carpet Bowling, Darts, Cribbage, Bridge, Floorshuffle, 5 Pin Bowling, Golf, Swimming, Whist, Horseshoes and a Fine Arts component. Host includes Minnedosa and Miniota locations with wide community involvement and plans for an informational night. A delegation will attend the Flin Flon games this June.
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Winnipeg
Hamiota
Nedosa
Miniota
Minnedosa
John Rankin
M.S.O.S
Rankin
Gas Fireplaces Warned Over Explosion Risk in Canada
Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada warned consumers to stop using direct vent natural gas and propane fireplaces due to possible explosion. Three injuries in Ontario since the units were introduced two years ago. The warning targets sealed direct vent models venting through the wall with glass fronts that cannot be opened. A flame outage can trap gas inside, and attempting to reignite may cause an explosion shattering the front glass and projecting debris into the room.
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Ottawa
Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Canada Today
Ontario
British Columbia
Community Advisory Committee Proposes Full Letter Printing
The Hamiota Community Advisory Committee discusses including all letters from agricultural organizations in P.C.H.A. mailings and in the local paper. Mary Lowe can mail copies from the full letter series, with copies also available in the library office and upon request by phone.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Community Advisory Committee
P.C.H.A
Hamiota Echo
Mary Lowe
Rivers Lake survey aims to set upgrading priorities
Rivers-Friends of Rivers Lake with Rural Development Institute conducts a broad survey in Rivers area to define goals and determine emphasis for upgrades. Richard Rounds of the institute will print collect and summarize results. Distribution includes Hamiota Echo area mailboxes and local businesses.
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Rivers — Friends of Rivers Lake
Rural Development Institute
Richard Rounds
Development Institute
University of Brandon
Friends of Rivers Lake
Hamiota Echo
Rivers
Hamiota Bowlers Elect Officers As Season Opens
Fifteen members of the Hamiota Club met on May 10, 1990. President Bill Thompson led the meeting and a moment of silence honored Ernie Sunley. Officers elected include President Margaret Coxworth and Secretary Treasurer Gwen Douglas. The starting date is May 23 at 7 PM weather permitting with season fees set at 10 dollars or 50 cents per game. Members invite more participation including young people.
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Hamiota
Bill Thompson
Ernie Sunley
Margaret Coxworth
Gwen Douglas
Task Force to tour Manitoba health meetings set
Health Promotion Task Force plans public meetings across Manitoba in May and June to gather views from providers and consumers on health promotion and disease prevention. Chaired by Dr. Alice Cheatley, meetings aim to shape healthier public policy and address environmental, social, and economic health factors. Written submissions encouraged to Paul Fieldhouse, Health Promotion, 303 800 Portage Ave Winnipeg R36 ON4.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Alice Cheatley
Manitoba Health
Donald W. Orchard
Dauphin
Selkirk
Steinbach
Portage
Minnedosa
Killarney
Thompson
The
Pas
Paul Fieldhouse
Portage Ave
Family Dance fundraiser boosts Hamiota sports complex funds
Fifteen families attended the May 11 1990 Family Dance in Hamiota. Auctioned boxed lunches raised 138 00 and jars brought in 22 50 with Nicky Rawlings taking 517 jelly beans. After expenses 437 50 was donated to the Fund Raising Committee. Numerous local donors were thanked.
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Hamiota
Nicky Rawlings
Hamiota and District
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Hamiota, Manitoba
Gwen Snell
Manitoba Society of Seniors
al Loveridge
Hamiota Committee
Rivers Lake
Tour Province
Hamiota Dental Office
Hamiota T.O.P.S
Bernice Lewis
Brown's Greenhouse
Alley Crafts
Irwin's Drive
Oakden's Jewellers
Jamieson
Birch Lodge
Campbell's Flowers
Dorothy Campbell
FMW
Marion Kirk
N.R.S. Realty
Jack Nesbit
Hamiota Senior Orchestra
Ken Hudson
Ruth McConnell
Hamiota 1
G-A
Hamiota Co-op
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