Spirit of Mrs Lois Freeman Wilson and Canadian grit
A reminiscence on spirit as a driving force, recounting how diminutive yet fearless figures like Rt. Rev. Lois Freeman Wilson, Mary Ann Parker, and Pauline Miller embody perseverance. The piece links civic courage, community effort, and Terry Fox’s national inspiration to the idea that spirit makes ordinary people extraordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Freeman Wilson
United Church of Canada
Tom Rocky
Carman Valley Leader
Parker
Mary Ann Parker
Strongfield
Chris
Vestre
John Bartlett
Pauline Miller
Terry Fox
Demolition Derby Results at Miniota Derby
The 1980 Miniota Demolition Derby on Sunday September 28 drew a good crowd with entrants from Virden McAuley St Lazare Winnipeg Yarbo Sask Roblin Cartwright and Miniota. Heat winners included Larry Walton Virden Texaco Bulk and Alfred Perreault St Lazare who also won the final trophy and $200. Charley Coleman McAuley won a heat trophy and $50, Ed Perdonic Winnipeg won heat and trophy. A consolation heat featured fourteen cars and ended in a tie between Larry Coleman and Glen Driedger. Powder Puff winner was Sherry Lyng Virden with the trophy and $40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Virden
McAuley
St. Lazare
Winnipeg
Yarbow
Sask
Roblin
Cartwright
Larry Walton
Larry Michauluk Yarbow
Ed Perdonic
Larry Coleman
Glen Driedger
Sherry Lyng
Ted Morton
Rodeo Association
Miniota Fire Dept
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rade As
Fred McGuinness
B. R
Bob Ross
Bradwardine
McManus
Harley-Davidson
Kenton
Reeve
J.M. Hanlin
T.W. Stewart
J.W. Milne
Miniota Village Committee
W.C. Barrett
L.L. Reid
L.C. Horner
S. D. Richardson
Dyck’s Pembina
Morden
Man
Winkler
F.E.L
Fe.l
Steiger
Ford
IND. F.E.L
Case
Graham H
Jeoffrey
Bill Hodgins
LTD
Melfort, Sask PL
D. A. Parnell
Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
Notre Dame Avenue
Manitoba
R. M. of
Woodworth
M.A.C.C
Manitoba Telephone and Hydro
Ene
Ott Srm
Erce
Lipreen
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