Manitoba hosts Canada Cup mountain bike races for three years
Manitoba Roseisle will host the Manitoba portion of the Canada Cup mountain bike races for three years, highlighting the Carman Dufferin area. Earlier, Birch Ski area hosted a two day Canada Cup event May 23 drawing 170 participants from North America and prompting plans for local volunteer involvement and race planning committees. Casey Carpenter won his first international boxing bout last Monday night, a three round split decision over Irish challenger Paul Williamston. Carpenter trains at Brandon Boxing Club, aiming for the Canadian Olympic team. The Manitoba Cattle Producers' Association calls for reimplementing the Livestock Development Plan, noting Saskatchewan's new program and former subsidies. MP Brian White reports a $297,125 federal contribution through emergency programs following 1988 Swan River floods. Russell referendum plans proceed with amalgamation talks between Russell and RM Arborg, with Arborg considering similar steps.
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Roseisle
Manitoba
Carman-Dufferin
Birch
North America
Manitoba Cycling Association
Casey Carpenter
Paul Williamston
Williamston
Kildare Club
Ireland
Carpenter
Brandon Boxing Club
Terry Fowler
MCPA
Brian White
Swan River
Russell
Better late than never Happy Rock arrives in Gladstone
The five meter fibreglass statue named Happy Rock has finally been installed along highway 16 near William Morton Collegiate in Gladstone after a delayed arrival from July 1 to September 25. In Rivers, Gwen Brett begins a petition to reinstate the Lord's Prayer at Rivers Elementary, allowing one signature per family and limiting participation to students whose parents sign.
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Gladstone
William Morton Collegiate
Rivers
Gwen Brett
Rivers Elementary
Wanda Strachan joins Hamiota Echo as part time reporter
Wanda Strachan has joined the Hamiota Echo staff on a part time basis after contributing articles as a volunteer. She farms with her husband Brent nine miles south of Hamiota and they have two children, Sheldon and Katie. News ideas can be sent to Wanda at the Echo office or by mail.
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Wanda Strachan
Hamiota Echo
Wanda
Brent
Hamiota
Sheldon
Katie
Rom Oto
Hamiota Medical Clinic Expansion Advances On Schedule
Construction on the Hamiota Medical Clinic expansion progresses with walls and roof up and work on track. Parking is reduced due to material storage with efforts to keep the north end clear for patients and limited short term spots on the west laneway and front of the hospital. The old entrance is blocked and a temporary entry links hospital and clinic until the new northwest entrance opens.
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Hamiota Medical Clinic
Aes
Fraudulent cheques in Hamiota area tied to Chicago cashed
Hamiota RCMP investigate multiple fraudulent cheques written for thousands of dollars and cashed in Chicago under the name Donald R. Howard. Over $30,000 involved between September and December 1991. Suspects allegedly copied signatures during door to door sales and forged later. Contact Hamiota RCMP at 764 2345 with information.
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Hamiota Rcmp
Oak River
Miniota
Chicago
Illinois
Donald R. Howard
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Manitoba Cattle Producers’ Association
Saskatchewan
LDP
Jim Langford
R.M. Arborg
R.M
Arborg
Reg Perry
Echo Reporter
M.D. Butcher & Associates Barristers & Solicitors
Shoal Lake
Birtle
Buck Bell As
Reid
Chartered Accountants
Harold Reid
Burlington
Sharon Robertson
3Rd St
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