Canada Goose Nesting Area Near Oak Lake Plum Lake
The Oak Lake Plu m Lake waterfowl area between Brandon and Virden will be a temporary Canada Goose nesting zone this fall. A shooting prohibition on Canada Geese runs until October 14, while other waterfowl can be hunted from September 23 south of the 53rd parallel. Ducks Unlimited released 300 young geese this year to reestablish nesting, and signs will warn hunters of the prohibition to protect the nesting effort.
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Oak Lake-Plum Lake
Brandon
Virden
Mines and Natural Resources
Gurney Evans
53Rd Parallel
Oak Lake
Plum Lake
Ducks Unlimited
Evans
Joan Dillon Wins Silver Medal and Scholarship
Miss Joan Dillon, a Grade VII violinist from Hamiota, Manitoba, won the Silver Medal and a Frederick Harris scholarship announced by the Royal Conservatory of Toronto. She also captured the Senior Violin Trophy at Brandon festival and has appeared on CKX-TV. Dillon serves as concert mistress of Rivers High School Orchestra and is the daughter of Tom and Helene Dillon.
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Joan Dillon
Royal Conservatory of Toronto
Manitoba
Fredrick Harris
Joan
Brandon
Ckx-Tv
Hamiota Collegiate
The
Rivers High School
Tom and
Helene Dillon
Hamiota
John Russell Enters Into Rest at 77
Funeral for John Russell 77 of Lethbridge Alta died August 26. Service held August 30 at Hamiota United Church with Rev R Clark and Masonic graveside rites. Russell born in Kinborn Fyvie Scotland came to Canada 1911 settled Hamiota-McConnell district. Married Alice Mae Trewen January 9 1934. Survived by wife two sons John Rivers Sandy Winnipeg one daughter Edith Ann Toronto four grandchildren. Interment Hamiota Cemetery.
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John Russell
Lethbridge
Alta
Hamiota United Church
R. Clark
Mr. Russell
Kinborn
Fyvie
Scotland
Canada
Hamiota-McConnell
43Rd Highlanders
Hamiota Cemetery
Alice
John of
Rivers
Sandy
Winnipeg
Mrs
Robt. Walker
Edith Ann
Toronto
Ont
Manitoba to test IPS science in grade ten pilot
Education minister Hon. Geo Johnson announced 2 200 Manitoba high school students will test Introductory Physical Science IPS in 30 schools across 70 classes. The program, begun in 1963 in the United States, aims to build lab skills and an inquiry attitude, linking atomic theory to experiments.
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Manitoba
Johnson
Department of Education
S.A.T. Bullock
IPS
Molgat Plans Talks On Rivers Air Base Move
Liberal leader Gil Molgat meets Rivers mayor and MLA Earl Dawson to discuss Rivers Air Base, its $10 million payroll impact, and possible industrial redevelopment. He will relay details to Ottawa, criticizing Premier Roblin over the Boundaries Commission and delays in calling a fall session.
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Gil Molgat
Liberal Party of
Manitoba
Rivers
Earl Dawson
Paul Hellyer
National Defence
Molgat
Ottawa
Boundaries Commission
Roblin
Expo Jamboree in Rivers for Expo 67 fundraising
The Rivers and District School Boys Pipe Band plans a large jamboree in Rivers Arena on Saturday September 17 at 9 15 pm to raise funds for their Expo 67 trip to Montreal. Proceeds support the band with donations accepted via Mrs Carol McIntosh and Mrs Velma Wayne.
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Montreal
Rivers Arena
Manitoba
Rivers
Hamiota
Minnedosa
Rapid City
Oak River
Rivers Camp
Carol McIntosh
Velma Wayne
Canada
Rivers & District School Boys Pipe Band
Hamiota Royals Capture Western Canadian Juvenile Title
Hamiota Royals win the Western Canada Juvenile Baseball Championship at Mount Pleasant Park Regina after a playoff run with key performances by Mark Fisher Mel Smith and Dick Coombs. Regina Red Deer and Souris provided tough opposition with notable home runs and late innings, while Nelson Woods Glen Stewart and the squad earned top honors in a detailed report of games and celebrations.
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Hamiota Royals
Mount Pleasant Park
Regina
Souris
Red Deer Ramblers
Hamiota Squad
Mark Fisher
Alberta
Fisher
Hamiota
Woods
Dick Coombs
Rick Robinson
Mel Smith
Mel
Royals
Bill Thompson
Don Coombs
Red Deer
Dennis Sparling
Dennis
Rick
Morrison
Sparling
Smith
Maroons
Lewis Morrison
Ellis
Denny Sparling
Manly
Nelson Woods
Glen Stewart
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Ontario
John Robarts
Sainte-Marie
University of Western Ontario
TNS
Alice Mae Trewen
Russell
Masonic Lodge No
United Church
Canadian Legion
Canadian Order of Forresters
John McGhee
Jack Coombs
Bruce Mathison
John, Rankin
Arnold Murray
Bill Brooks
Bob Watt
Morris Turner
A. MacKay
W. W. Kirk
Hamiotai Cemetery
U.S
Pappa Poodle
Poodie Jr
TNS Ph
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