Public input sought for $2 million interpretive facility
A Manitoba hamlet expands community involvement beyond Miniota to Birdtail Sioux First Nation with a plan for a $2 million interpretive facility overlooking the Assiniboine Valley. The committee's feasibility study includes Western Canada site visits and data comparison. Henry Skywater of Birdtail Sioux backs the project for First Nations healing and cultural awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Birdtail Sioux First Nation
Assiniboine Valley
Canada
Henry Skywater
Skywater
Dakotas
Manitoba
Window in Time highlights Avonlea site and museum plans
The Miniota area hosts a unique single component Avonlea campsite near Miniota, Saskatchewan, linked to bison hunter communities. Artifacts include stone vessels bone awls shell ornaments and a bone pin. Trans Canada Pipe Line excavation in 1992 recovered remains with landowner Brian Long and TCPL aiding retrieval. The Miniota Municipal Museum seeks a permanent home to preserve pioneer archaeological and paleontological heritage, backed by a $10,000 donation from the Wilf Hill Estate. committee chair Larry Walker welcomes momentum and public support. Gwen Snell Midwest Recreation District director can be reached at 764 2374.
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Avonlea
Saskatchewan
Miniota
Canada
Trans Canada
Calgary
Trans Canada Pipe Line
Brian Long
Miniota Assiniboine River Valley
Midwest Recreation District
Miniota 4-H Club Holds November Meeting
The Miniota 4-H Club met November 17 at the Miniota United Church. Officers led the pledge and motto as reports praised the Nov. 13 Fun Fair. Prizes included Kelly Gardham for candy guess and Muriel Stowe for the Christmas wreath door prize.
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Jeffrey Poppel
Miniota
Thursday deadlines for news copy and ads observed
The paper sets fixed Thursday deadlines to maintain production: 12:00 noon for news copy, 2:00 p.m. for display advertising, and 4:00 p.m. for classified advertising. It emphasizes all advertisers and correspondents must observe these times.
Indoor rodeo planned for 1999 in Hamiota area
A steering committee formed by Hamiota groups aims to host an indoor rodeo in spring 1999. Manny discussions began after MRCA rep Larry Gould presented to the Hamiota and District Sports Complex board. The group, including HEDC, Hamiota Agricultural Society, and the Sports Complex, is studying feasibility, arena floor safety, and sponsorships with a goal to secure a sponsor by December and announce a date soon.
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Triple H Rodeo
Manitoba Rodeo Cowboy Association
MRCA
Larry Gould
Hamiota and District
Hamiota Economic Development Corporation
HEDC
Hamiota Agricultural
Keystone Centre
Brandon
Trevor Powell
Powell Construction Ltd
Taylor
Manitoba
Melita
Virden
Russell
Prairie Provinces
United States
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Sylvia Hanlin
Candy Guess
Kelly Gardham
Muriel Stowe
Reeva Hodgins
Kelly Thomson
Jolene Hodgins
Ruth Howard
Miniota School
Lindsey Gow
Jodie Hodgins
Stephanie Walker
Teagan Joseph
Murray G. Smith
Hamiota Park
Hamiota
Man
Hastings
DVA
Srancon
Graham Ave
Winnipeg
Royal Bank
Rosser Ave
S.W
Graham & Edmonton
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