Underground Research Laboratory opens near La du Bonnet Manitoba
A ceremonial dynamite blast on May 26 1984 marked the start of shaft sinking and open house at Canada's Underground Research Laboratory near La du Bonnet Manitoba. AECL leader Robert Despres opened surface facilities as visitors toured displays while scientists explained the project’s role in nuclear fuel waste disposal research.
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Lac DU Bonnet
Canada
la du Bonnet
Manitoba
Robert Despres
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
AECL
James Donnelly
Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment
Local residents share visits and celebrations across Manitoba towns
Miss Maureen Amy of Birtle visited with a new Knight last week. The Strachan families from Brandon and Saskatoon spent the long weekend with Harold and Florence Strachan. This week’s notes include visits by Alice Morrow, Donny McElroy, Russ and Faye Schweitzer, and Wayne to various households. A May 20 anniversary for Bill and Mary Hall is noted at Foxwarren.
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Maureen Amy
Birtle
New Knight
Murray Strachan
Brandon
Calvin Strachan
Saskatoon
Harold
Florence Strachan
Alice Morrow
Donny McElroy
Darlingford
Russ
Faye Schweitzer
Wayne
Danny Klein
Joan
Ken Strachan
Jim
Celia Abram
Duncan
B.C
Alfill
Bill Harmis
Winnipeg
Mary Strachan
Blanche English
Newdale
Elaine Johns
Ab Rockley
Decker U C W Meeting Notes May 17
Decker U C W met May 17 at 8 00 p m at Joan Foxton s home. Group III led a workshop. Members sent thanks to Mrs Musgrove Red Cross and Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services. Donations sent to Camp Wasga and Indian Ministry Training Program. Treasurer s report approved. Farewell committee for Bob and Gerrie Haverlock formed. Tender by Daryl Badger for painting exterior trim of church approved.
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Decker
U.C.W
Joan Foxton
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Atomic Energy of Canada
Decker District News
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H. Hunter
Bill Hall
Hamiota
Foxwarren
Bruce Ellis
Bob Brooks
Harold Hunter
Jerry Wilson
Kyla and
Stacey
Oak Lake
Wilma Stewart
George Ariss
Carol
Virden
George
Anne
Paris Star
Dorothy Campbell
Dorothy
Hamiota Co-Op
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