Manitoba Hydro To Take Over Churchill Power
Manitoba Hydro will take over diesel generating facilities at Churchill on November 1 as the Federal Public Works Department transfers electricity supply. The Fort Churchill distribution remains DND, nine to eleven staff transfer to Hydro, and power cost to 515 Churchill customers remains unchanged. Manitoba Hydro adds a 2500 kilowatt unit to meet rising demand and plans distribution upgrades.
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Manitoba Hydro
Churchill
Federal
Department of Public Works
Utity
Department of National Defence
Pegp Nest Dnd
Fort Churchill
Federal Department
Federal Department of Public Works
DND
Pas
Manitoba Driver Education Study Shows Big Impact
Preliminary results from a Manitoba study indicate trained drivers in 16 and 17 year olds show markedly fewer accidents and violations than untrained peers. Among groups, trained male drivers had one fifth the accidents of uninterested peers, with females showing similar but smaller gains. The report urges making driver education more appealing to male drivers and notes enrolled schools total 65 across Winnipeg and rural areas.
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Manitoba
Motor Vehicle Branch
Transportation
Stewart E. McLean
Winnipeg
Sketch Club Meeting Highlights On Trees And Water
The Sketch Club met on Tuesday October 29 1968 and discussed Alma Dickson and Ann Perlmutter studies focusing on trees and water in greens and blues. The next meeting is set for Tuesday November 6 at 7 30 p.m.
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Kenton — Sketch Club
Alma Dickson
Ann Perlmutter
Bride Elect Feted At Town Hall Bridal Shower
A bridal shower for Carol Gurnick, bride elect of November 2, was held October 26 in the Town Hall. Jen Esgenberg escorted the honoree. Janis Bereza pinned a corsage and Janice Tokar played Here Comes The Bride. About 155 ladies attended a luncheon as gifts were shown and thanks given.
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Rossburn
Carol Gurnick
Jen E Sgenberg
Carol
Janis Bereza
Janice Tokar
Brice
John Gurnick
Kay Hryciuk
Winnnipeg
Tena Anderson
Hamiota
Caro
Peter Sidlar
Seminar on Quasi-ruminants Reveals Digestive Links
Mr. Robert Hudson of Hamiota Manitoba addressed the Division of Animal Science with a seminar on quasi ruminants and ruminants comparing digestive physiology to body mass. Attendees enjoyed the session and its discussion on possible evolutionary origins of the ruminant digestive tract.
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Vancouver
Robert Hudson
Hamiota
Manitoba
Bob
Decker Club Holds Halloween Party and UNICEF Drive
The C.G.1T. met in the church lower auditorium and planned a Halloween party for October 29. Each member invited a friend and after lunch the group collected 48.50 for UNICEF. Special thanks were given to car drivers Mrs. Rosenberger, Mrs. Brooks, and Mrs. Deutsch.
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Decker
C.g.1t
Unicef
Rosenberger
Brooks
Deutsch
Ham iota Lions Turkey Shoot and Bingo event announced
The Ham iota Lions Club invites attendees to the Turkey Shoot and Turkey Bingo at the Hamiota Memorial Rink on Friday November 8 from 7 00 p m to 10 30 p m and Saturday November 9 from 2 00 p m to 5 00 p m Winners can win two turkeys for each shoot Participants must bring a 22 rifle with open sights only Some rifles will be available at the event
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Hamiota Lions Club
Hamiota Memorial
Crandall C.G.L.T. Holds First Meeting
The Crandall C.G.LT. held its first meeting on September 30. New officers elected include President Diana Lawrence Vice President Denise Hunkin Secretary Elaine Webber and Treasurer Wilma Hunkin. A church Thanksgiving decoration day was set for October 12 and the Halloween meeting occurred on October 28 led by Mrs. L. Rudd and Mrs. N. Smith.
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Diana Lawrence
Denise Hunkin
Elaine Webber
Wilma Hunkin
Hallowe’en
L. Rudd
N. Smith
E. B. Paterson Enters Into Rest
Edward Bud Paterson, longtime McConnell native and RCAF veteran, died October 22 in Prince George hospital. Born December 30, 1922, he served as an instructor during WWII and later settled in Prince George. He is survived by wife Patricia Kanelly, son Gary, six brothers and two sisters. Funeral held October 30 at McConnell Funeral Chapel Hamiota United Church.
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Edward
Bud) Paterson
Hector Paterson
McConnell
Prince George Hospital
Prince George
B.C
R.C.A.F
Brandon
Man
Dauphin
Boundary Bay
R C.A.F
Patricia Kanelly
Vancouver
Gary
Hector
Bruce
Alf
George
Rimbey
Alla
Dan
Calgary
Alta
Robert
Victoria
Robert Arbuthnott
Anne
Lorne Watt
Mona
Reston
Ralph Clark
Hamiota, United Church
Hamiota
Andy Little
Ron McConnell
Bob Riddell
Keith McConnell
Jimmie Rothiie
Bill Thompson
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Canada
Mexico City
Prince Philip
Jim Elder
Jim Day
Tom Gayford
TNS
Churchill Power
Th Nation’s Harbours Board
Churchills
Marianne Hryciuk
David Heindle
A.B.S
RED Cross
C.g.1.t. Meet
Turkey
Max R. McConnell
McConnell Bros. Ltd
Sth
C.G
E. B. Paterson
L. G. Murray
Col. J
Manna
CFB
Rivers
Mr. Murray
Eru
Lorne
Brandon Golf and Country Club
Jean Hamiuta
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