Shaw installed as Manitoba Chamber president at portage conference
Barb Jackson reports Gil Shaw of Winnipeg was sworn in as Manitoba Chamber of Commerce president at Portage la Prairie during the 45th annual convention. Shaw outlined priorities to boost public visibility, form four committees on agriculture rural development industry and commerce and northern affairs, and collaborate with northern chambers. He stressed active fundraising and member recruitment to unify business voices.
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Harold Vines
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Gil Shaw
Manitoba
Portage
Prairie
Shaw
Chamber
Barb Jackson
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Patrick Ferg
Manitoba Chambers ‘of Commerce
Army and Navy Hall
Manitoba Chambers
Richard
Dick) Crockett
Chambers of Commerce of Manitoba
North Dakota
Mr. Crockett
Greater
Quality over quantity in Manitoba dairy meeting
Brother Alberic, a Trappist monk and head of the St. Norbert Monastery herd, urged Elite Dairy Breeders of Manitoba to pursue quality rather than expanding herd size. He warned that a pursuit of more milk often drives breeders to prioritize numbers over proper type, udders, and overall herd fundamentals, stressing continual improvement and proper management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barb Jackson
Brother Alberic
Manitoba
St. Norbert
Alberic
Portage hosts Elite Dairy Breeders of Manitoba meeting
Peters of Randolph Manitoba was re elected president by acclamation at the Elite Dairy Breeders of Manitoba annual meeting in Portage. The executive board slates include Tony Kutcher and Mrs Irene Hyndman with a slate of directors spanning Brandon Winnipeg Beach and several rural communities. Awards recognized performance and improvement programs with Chapman of Winnipeg Beach cited for herd management services. Martin Corrico urged focus on genetic buildup, planned breeding and top bull procurement ahead of future milestones.
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Sdegfried Peters
Randolph
Man
Manitoba
Portage Hotel
Peters
Tony Kutcher
Dauphin
Irene Hyndman
Rapid City
Leo Leclair
Leteiller
Russell McKague
Ochre River
le Penner
Bluemenort
Bill Hildebrand
Woodmorewest
Garry Donahoe
Brandon
Alvin Bracken
Clandeboye
George Rempel
Howard Roehle
Winnipeg
Seether Alberic
St. Norbert
DLA
Airy Hero Improvement Association
Herbsigwil
Bill
Georgina ‘Chapman
Winnipeg Beach
Chapman
Martin Corrico
MacGregorite on television concert at CKX Brandon
Susan Sawatsky of MacGregor and a Brandon University School of Music student will appear on CKX TV Channel Brandon in a weekly concert series. She performs Mahler and Mendelssohn works on May 10 and May 17 with host Lynne McCarthy and production by Vince Dodds and James Manishen.
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Susan Sawatsky
MacGregor
Brandon University School of Music
CKX Television
School of Music
Ckx-Tv
Brandon
Miss Sawatsky
Hans and
Grethe
Mahler
Ye Israel
Mendelssohn
Susan
Lynne McCarthy
Vince Dodds
James ‘Manishen
Austin Red Cross Ladies Attend Annual Meeting
Austin Red Cross ladies gathered for their annual meeting with Mrs Kay Hiebert and Mrs Sadie Brown among leaders. The Winnipeg venue featured a Volunteerism theme from Mrs Betty Munkres. Dignitaries included Lt. Governor Bud Jobin and representatives from Mayor Stephen Juba’s office. Awards were presented to Safeway and Winnipeg.
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Austin Neaross
Kay Hiebert
Women's Work
Sadie Brown
Anne Rand
Red Cross
Winniupeg
Betty Munkres
St. Louis
Missouri
U.S
Red Gross
Winnipeg
FSS
Canada
Safeway
Austin Pagelé
W I sponsors anti litter campaign across the province
The W I launches a province wide spring cleanup on Saturday May 8 with Environmental Management Division support. The drive invites local groups to unite for one coordinated effort, encouraging posters, participation contacts, and growing community awareness of litter problems and responsible stewardship.
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Mice Smass Me
Environmental Management Division
W.I
Institute
Women’s Institute
Funds sought for grain research and producer checkoff
Lorne Parker, elected to the Canadian Wheat Board advisory committee, told Central Plains grain producers that agricultural research in Canada lacks funds and has changed little in ten years. He urged a six major grains producer checkoff and discussed moves toward a producer board to allocate funds, noting issues at Churchill and premium payments tied to the Western Grain Stabilization Act. Parker runs a 1600 acre farm at St Agathe with Scott and one employee, started in 1950.
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Agacultura
Canada
Portage Area
Lorne Parker
Canadian Wheat Board
Central Plains
CWB
Parker
Manitoba
Churchill
Vanaaian Wheat Board
Vancouver
St. ‘Agathe
Scott
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Shaw Pagel
Hope
Pine ‘Creek
Canadian Association For
Austin
C.A.M.A
Breuer
MacGregorite
Austin Red Cross
Emma Kelly
MacGregor United Church
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