Canadian Weather Calendar Released by Climate Centre
Environment Minister Tom McMillan accepted the first copy of the 1986 Canadian Weather Calendar from Canadian Climate Centre employee Dave Phillips, the calendar's author. First produced in 1984 to recognize the weather service volunteers, it has become a popular collector’s item with dates marking significant weather events and milestones across Canada.
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Ottawa
Tom McMillan
Canadian Climate Centre
Dave Phillips
Weather Service
Canada
Manitoba Jobs and Training program starts its second year
The Manitoba government extends the Jobs and Training program into year two with 8 million from the Manitoba Jobs Fund. Len Evans says over 4,200 unemployed Manitobans secured new long term jobs and on the job training since September 1984, with wage assistance aiding more than 2,900 organizations. The program keeps its two parts direct employment and training and employment with similar terms, offering wage subsidies up to 4 or 4.80 per hour plus benefits and supports for up to three or two positions respectively, with applications open until funds run out.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Manitoba Jobs Fund
Len Evans
Evans
Arts West Gallery to Visit Hamiota Library
Hamiota hosts the sixth Arts West Touring Gallery at the library from October 9 to 19 featuring 20 Westman works. The exhibition is open Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays from 11 30 to 4 30, offering a notable regional art display.
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Hamiota
Arts West
Westman
National Farm Woman's Conference Slated in Charlottetown
The second annual National Women's Conference will be in Charlottetown Prince Edward Island November 21 to 24 with the theme Farm Women Networking for Action. Registration closes October 10 and fees are 125 dollars. Manitoba coordinator Kabernick notes the need to form regional networks and a lobbying group as provinces prepare to send delegates.
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Winnipeg
Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island
Manitoba
Kabernick
Reg? T
Miniota Golf Club Fall Tournament Draws 96 Players
The Miniota Golf Club hosted a fall tourney on September 14 and 15 with 96 golfers. Winners span multiple flights led by H Witty Moosomin 66 in Championship Flight and E Pengally Virden 75 in First Flight. Prizes included golf clubs, balls, hats, and various household items across divisions.
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H. Witty
Moosomin
C.B
L. Severson
Pliers & Spotlight
D. Dayday
E. Pengally
Virden
E. Finely
Shoal Lake
B. Lund
Elkhorn
Wes Montgomery
Miniota
D. Smith
Oak Lake
L. Leslie
Bernice Markle
A. Barry
Winnipeg
Marie Massey
Susan Popper
Jan Robertson
M. Curtis
Pearl Hanlin
L. Lewarten
Bequest to Brandon University From Former Conservatory Teacher Mary Smart
Mary Smart, former piano teacher in Brandon Conservatory, leaves Brandon University a $200000 bequest with $10000 for an Economics scholarship in memory of her husband John Gregson Smart. The residue funds the School of Music, its buildings, equipment, instruments and scholarships. Executor is Robert A. Clement QC. Mrs. Smart died June 20 1985. She was born 1899 in Souris Manitoba. She studied at Brandon College and was active in the Registered Music Teachers Association and First United Church organist. She played the Alma Sifton Carillon and later the Peace Gardens bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gregson Smart
Brandon University
Souris
Manitoba
Brandon College
W.K. Wright
First United Church
International Peace Gardens
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Hamiota, Manitoba
Manitoba Employment Services and Economic Security
York Avenue
Department
Arts West Gallery
National Farm Woman’s Conference
B. Rambold
J. Hanlin
A. McKenzie
M. Kunkel
P. Podobirfi
Brandon
Mary Smart
E.niere
A Repbe
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