Queen Elizabeth II to Visit Brandon University in 1984
Her Majesty will name the new music building on October 5 1984 at Brandon University and tour campus. The visit includes unveiling a plaque, attendance by Chancellor Stanley Knowles and President Earl J Tyler, with a free School of Music performance to follow. Homecoming 84 runs alongside the royal visit, with alumni expected to attend.
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Brandon
Brandon University
Manitoba
LaVerendrye
Queen Elizabeth II
Stanley Knowles
Earl J. Tyler
School of Music
Brodie Science Centre
Prairie College
Rapid City
Brandon College
Barbara Delgatty
Manitoba Centennial
CNIB canvass to raise funds in Hamiota October 10
CNIB's canvass chair Lion Garth Sararas urges community support to fund rehabilitation for the blind and prevention of blindness in Manitoba. Hamiota event set for October 10 with receipts noted for income tax purposes and rural donation options via local businesses.
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Hamiota
CNIB
Lion Garth Sararas
CMIB
Manitoba
Lions Club Cmib
Hamiota Lions Club
Oakden’s
Rawlings
Macleods
Lion’s
Centennial history book committee meet in Hamiota
The Centennial History Book Committee met on September 12 1984 in Hamiota and reported being debt free. Printing costs for Hamiota Grains of the Century are covered by a grant from New Horizons and donations from Marion Kirk Elva Cochrane and the Centennial Glee Club. The group thanked supporters, noted Catherine Johnston won an Afghan and cushion, and announced plans to auction a second copy by tender later with submission to the Margaret McWilliams History Book Competition and a January 1985 meeting planned.
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Hamiota
New Horizons
Marion Kirk
Elva Cochrane
Centennial Glee Club
Catherine Johnston
Catherine
Margaret McWilliams
Steinbach Skater Wins Gold at Manitoba Summer Open
Robin Johnstone of Steinbach Figure Skating Club captured first place in Juvenile Ladies Flight A at the 12th Manitoba Summer Open Free Skating in Winnipeg this month. The 10-year-old skater also competed in Juvenile Compulsory Dance with Curtis Vertefeuille, and passed multiple tests including the Fourteen Step Dance, Second Figures, and Senior Bronze Free Skate. Johnstone is the daughter of Lynn and Jim Johnstone and granddaughter of Nelson and Eula Woods.
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Steinbach
Robin Johnstone
Steinbach Figure Skating Club
Winnipeg
Johnstone
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Kenora
Ontario
Minneapolis
Minn
Curtis Vertefeuille
Century Figure Skating Club
Royal Manitoba Festival Free Tickets For Rural Manitobans
Free tickets available to rural Manitobans for the Royal Manitoba Festival at Winnipeg Arena on October 5. Over 1,500 seats reserved until September 24 for non Winnipeg residents. request via Arena Box Office or pick up Sept 18–22. Event features Royal Winnipeg Ballet Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra a 100 member pipe band and folk art groups. Queen Elizabeth II will walk through the audience before seating in the Royal Box.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Oak River Ladies Aux meets after summer break
The Oak River Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion met on Sept 6 after summer holidays. A babysitting course with 12 participants passed. They voted to upgrade their young people bursary and plan a next year campaign for an ability fund. Several thank you notes plus 2 sympathy, 2 get well, and 1 flower arrangement were noted. Next meeting is Oct 3 with a day change to Wednesday.
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Oak River
Royal Canadian Legion
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Hamiota, Manitoba
C.N.I.B
Centennial History Book Committee
Sakes
Oak River Legion
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