Souris County backs Lonetree Reservoir amid Garrison water clash
The Souris River Water Commission, including 11 of 15 members, voted 8-3 to support opening Lonetree Reservoir while safeguarding Manitoba from redirected Garrison Diversion water. Manitoba government opposes, citing risk to Red and Souris rivers and Lake Winnipeg fisheries. Winnipeg and North Dakota authorities describe broad project benefits and strict environmental guardrails.
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Souris
North Dakota
Garrison Diversion
Manitoba
Garrison
Oo Lonetree
Souris River
Lonetree Reservoir
Commission
Riverside
Harry Garabeda
United States
Washington
Missouri River
U.S
Lonetree
Canada
Final Centennial meeting held in Hamiota
The Hamiota Centennial Committee held its final meeting on September 18 and outlined 1982 83 events. Highlights include a New Years Eve Centennial Ball crowning Sandra Cochran as Centennial Queen and a grand opening of the Centennial Library. A senior citizens evening and various fair activities with parades races and contests were noted. The committee reported 2874 registrations with a possible 5000 attendees and a small budget surplus returned to the Rural Municipality and Village.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Centennial Committee
Hamiota Lions Club
Sandra Cochran
Andrea Drake
Karma Kidd
Holly Hudson
Seaneen McNaught
Hamiota Centennial Library
Centennial Committee
Kinsmen Club
Curling
Manitoba
75th Anniversary Dinner Honors Manitoba Roads Group
The Manitoba Good Roads Association held its 75th Anniversary Dinner and awards at the Royal Oak Inn in Brandon. Oak River and Blanshard delegates accepted the Wade Trophy for the Annual Beautification Competition and Graves Trophy for best farm scene, with thanks to the association. Hon. John S. Plohman addressed attendees before a meal and dance to the Black Diamonds.
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Oak River
Ron Bullock
Good Roads Association
John S. Plohman
Children’s Book Festival Week at Library
The library hosts a week long children’s book festival from November 17 to 24 with an extensive collection for all ages. Donna McKinnon performs a sing along on November 17 at 2:00 for children eight and under, and a November 24 story time for children six and under from 2:00 to 2:30 pm with book displays and giveaways.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Centennial Library
Donna McKinnon
Withildren
Hamiota District Hospital Auxiliary Met in October
Thirteen districts attended the Hamiota meeting where Jean Fortune presided. Treasurer reported a $310.07 balance. September liaison showed admissions 55 newborns 1 occupancy 84.24 percent. Home care 94 hours by five workers visiting 40 clients. Meals served 336 at Hamiota 21 clients 336 meals at Miniota 1 client 12 meals. Office visits totaled 740 at Hamiota 121 Kenton 10 Oak River 17 Miniota. Three ambulance trips. Upcoming events include November birthday party hosted by Hamiota Legion Ladies and December party by Cardale. Birch Lodge Tea November 8 Park Residence Tea November 13. Motion to donate $25 to Mental Health Association. Next meeting November 23.
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Hamiota
Hamiota District
Jean Fortune
Miniota
Kenton
Oak River
Hamiota Legion
Cardale
Hamiota Guild
Birch Lodge
Park Residence
Mental Health Association
CBMC Group Forms in Hamiota Strathclair
The Hamiota Strathclair CBMC formed on November 4 with a 6 member executive: Carman Ulrich chair, Hedley and Donald Ulrich, Doug McDonald, Robert Beamish, and Glen Sunley. A Christmas supper is planned for December 3 in Hamiota with wives invited.
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Choy
Strathclair
C.B.M.C
Christian Business Men’s Commitee
Chicago
Canada
Cbmc Canada
Winnipeg
CBMC
Hamiota-Strathclair
Carman Ulrich
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Don
Yvonne
Association
Children’s Book Festival
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