Ian Lobban honored for years of service in Hamiota
The Hamiota Community Centre hosted an appreciation night on November 10 to honor Ian Lobban for 22 years of dedication to sport in Hamiota. He supported baseball hockey curling and ringette and helped shape the future sports complex and Agricultural Society. The event featured a roast beef dinner and speeches from community leaders as thanks for his tireless work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Jan Lobban
Ian
Ian Lobban
Raymond Brethour
Lloyd Anderson
Grace
Raymond
Heather Sheane
Diane
Teenagers Hear Cpl Poole On Drinking and Driving
In Hamiota on November 22, Corporal Gerry Poole spoke on teenage drinking and driving to over 50 attendees, stressing the police view and the message do not drink and drive. Dr. Guilfoyle warned of alcohol-related deaths and injuries, noting alcohol’s social acceptability and youth risks. A program named TADD was introduced and a follow up meeting is planned for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Gerry Poole
Gerry
Dr. Guilfoyle
Canada
Melody Smith
Accessible vehicle funding for Hamiota seniors group
Replacement contribution received for an accessible vehicle under AVAP to aid seniors and disabled residents in Hamiota. Handi Transit serves the village and region since 1986, offering seven day a week transport for recreation, work, education and medical needs with on demand service. Transport Canada funds up to 25,000 per project for disabled and elderly transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Brian White
Dauphin - Swan River
Benoit Bouchard
Handi Transit Committee
Transport Canada
Chairperson Appointed for Manitoba Certification Agency
Dr James Elliot is named chairperson of the Agricultural Producers Certification Agency in Manitoba for a three year term. He succeeds Dr Robert McGinnis and also serves as Dean of Agriculture at the University of Manitoba. The agency, created by the Agricultural Producers Funding Act, will designate qualifying farm organizations and determine the group representing the most farmers. Elliot, with a doctorate in swine nutrition, was previously deputy director at Agriculture Canada's Animal Research Centre in Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
James Elliot
Agricultural Producer's Organization
Elliot
Agriculture
Glen Findlay
Robert McGinnis
University of Manitoba
Findlay
Agricultural Producers Funding Act
Manitoba
Agriculture Canada
Animal Research Centre
Ottawa
Winnipeg unveils new high energy cancer treatment unit
Health Minister Donald Orchard opened a 2.5 million dollar high energy linear accelerator at the Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation. The computer controlled unit provides precise radiation with a record and verify system, serving as a backup and enhancing patient time with clinicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Orchard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamiota, Manitoba
Cpl. Poole
Addesses
Cpl
Hamiota R.C.M.P
Hamiota Collegiate Library
Research Foundation
Foundation
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!