Birdtail River No. 38 approves Strathclair work and hires staff
The Birdtail River School Division No. 38 board met at Crandall on September 6 1973. It adopted August minutes, received the superintendent report, and approved multiple actions including Strathclair renovations with Central Canadian Structures Limited for 158 205, a 3500 fee for construction managers, and hiring of custodians and several van drivers with specified daily rates. The board also increased routes 11 and 48, added a half teacher at Birtle Elementary, teacher aides at Birtle Collegiate and Strathclair Elementary, and approved payment schedules and a roof repair at Strathclair for 4143.00 before adjourning.
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Crandall — A
Birdtail River
Crandall
Waddell, Mulake
Kreager
Rapley Lewycky
Falloon
Armitage Butcher
Shier
W. H. Butler
Mike Stanchuk
Ed Bobinski
Shirley Kaskin
Roy Garlik
Ann Bobbie
Hudson Dale
Lorraine Cochrane
W- H. Butler
Alex Lowe
Albert Fredricks
Linda Kent
Kenton Junior High
Central Canadian Structures Limited
Strathclair Collegiate
Royal Bank of Canada
Shoal Lake
Strathclair
Birtle
E. Lenore Williams
Birtle Collegiate
Wheat City
Rapeseed Meal Trials in Dairy Cows and Manitoba Breeding Stock
Research from the University of Manitoba reports two dairy trials using rapeseed meal. Bronowski rapeseed meal allowed up to a quarter of dairy concentrate without milk loss, while high levels of commercial rapeseed reduced fat corrected milk. adding molasses or flavor restored production. Additional findings link yield and protein to soil nitrogen, water, and temperature. The note also advertises Managra boars for commercial sale, priced at 175 to 200 dollars, with availability from immediate to October, and claims strong performance trends.
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Manitoba
Department of Animal Science
University of Manitoba
Alma Brown 80th Birthday Celebrated in Hamiota
A birthday tea at Wilf Brown’s home honored Alma Brown on September 2 1973 with guests from Walkerton North Battleford Burr Sask Taber Alta Winnipeg Neepawa Brookdale Virden Kenton Birtle Grand View Hamiota Oakner Melita Waskada Lenore Crandall Miniota Brandon Boissevain. A family supper followed with 41 attendees including seven Brown family members and relatives from Kenton Virden Taber Winnipeg Miniota North Battleford and Oakner. Heather Kaisler the three week old great granddaughter from Winnipeg was the youngest present.
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Alma Brown
Wilf Brown
Walkerton
Ont
North Battleford
Burr Sask
Taber
Alta
Winnipeg
Neepawa
Brookdale
Virden
Kenton
Birtle
Grandview
Hamiota
Oakner
Melita
Waskada
Lenore
Jean Glendenning
Bantams Fall Short in Provincial Finals Run
Hamiota Bantams tied Winnipeg 9 9 in their opening provincial final game. The team later dropped a doubleheader in Winnipeg 12 8 and 11 1 while finishing the season with 38 wins 6 losses and 1 tie after winning the Midwest league and the Bantam Championship.
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Hamiota
Bantams
Winnipeg
Dave McConnell
Craig Lobban
Nelson Woods
Cam Johnston
Bill Derlago
Kerry Lowe
Wes Coulson
Bob Paradine
Hamiota Bantams
Pete Baydak
Virden
Russell
Eddystone
Neepawa
Carman
W I Meeting Notes From Hamiota on September 4
The WI met in Hamiota on Tuesday September 4 at 2 30 with 15 members and 3 visitors. Mrs Morris opened with The little extra and the meeting included readings, a two minute silence for Mrs Decker and reports on Red Cross and United Nations. The group discussed canvassing, library hours, district board date, and Ed ucana da trip details with prayers, talks, and a Mizpah Benediction.
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Hamiota
The
Cancer Society
Robertson
Red Cross
United Nations
Delbridge
New York
WLI
Australia
Armstrong
W.I
Norway
Will Grey
Ward
Nichols
Arlene Johnston
Ottawa
Miss Thornton
Sunday sports allowed by law tested church hours
A bygone legislative note recalls a bill permitting Sunday sports under the stipulation it would not clash with church services. The writer warns of a fragile precedent and quips about spiritual nature.
Park Residence News Visits Across Towns
Park Residence notes family and friends visiting and calling on relatives. Mr and Mrs Baxter and family plus Eva Kusturok of Winnipeg visited their aunt Mrs Mansell at Hamota Hospital. Edith Gunson and Wendy Rathwell of Brandon visited John Gunson recently. Mrs Caldwell and Mrs Alice Russell called on Mrs G Morris. Mrs Martin and her son of Isabella called last week. Mrs Bardwell visiting her daughter at Miniota. Margaret Rollo of Swan Lake visited Mrs Schacht last week.
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Baxter
Eva Kusturok
Winnipeg
Mansell
Hamiota Hospital
Edith Gunson
Wendy Rathwell
Brandon Vis
M. Caldwell
Alice Russell
G. Morris
Martin
Isabella
Rolling River Board Meets Details Enrolment and Plans
Rolling River School Division reported September enrolment at 3 278, slightly above projections, with Rivers area up about 20 students. Tender results for Erickson Collegiate furnishings totaled eight bids, with $10 100 approved by Public Schools Finance Board and Christie’s Supplies winning much of the order. The board approved selling 130 feet of Erickson Collegiate property to the Erickson Recreation Committee and heard requests for attendance at out district colleges. The Small Schools Committee urged more financial aid and sent a letter to Education Minister Ben Hanuschak. A Tariff School in Forrest was approved for sale by tender and five half lots in Minnedosa were authorized for sale to the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation. Vandalism in Minnedosa Schools prompted a $50 reward for information leading to arrests. Bus drivers were hired for five routes.
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Minnedosa
Rolling River
Erickson Collegiate
Public School Finance Board
Christies School Supplies
Brandon
Public Schools Finance Board
Erickson Recreation Committee
Schatz
Ben Hanuschak
Tariff
Forrest
Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
Proven
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Birdtail River S. D
Moody, Moore
Department of Labor
Department of Education
OES
Department of Agriculture
Department of Highways
Manitoba Safety Council
Manitoba Association of School Trustees
Western Canada Educational Administrators Conference
Community Planning Association
Tom Baron
Echo
F. S. Venables
Publisher
Reggies
John Gunson
Rolling River Board Meet
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