Portage Area 1960s Banks and Posts Then Now
A reminiscence contrasts 1960 Portage la Prairie area institutions with today. It lists six area banks and managers, numerous post offices, and local government officials, noting centralization and changes. The piece also cites former reporter Joe Ralko now with Broadcast News in Toronto and closes with reflections on Friday the 13th superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
Imperial
J.C. Moss
Nova Scotia
D. Samson
Montreal
W. G. Clarke
R.C.A.F
Commerce
N.C. MacPherson
Royal
W. G. McLean
MacGregor
Bank of Montreal
R. C. Musrett
Gladstone
I. B. Jurgens
Lang
Joe Ralko
Broadcast News
Toronto
Joe
Portagea
Anderson and Hudek receive new agricultural posts
Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw announces Gordon R. Anderson as general manager of the Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation effective August 16, succeeding Edward Hudek who will remain chairman of the Manitoba Water Services Board. Hudek’s long career spans Saskatchewan farming, University of Saskatchewan teaching, and leadership in Manitoba farming bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Uskiw
Gordon R. Anderson
Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
Anderson
Edward Hudek
Hudek
Manitoba Water Services Board
United States
Italy
Wisconsin
Wisconsin State University
Gilmanton
Winona
Minnesota
Michigan State University
Canada
University of Manitoba
Manitoba Development Authority
Canadian Consumer Council
Prince Edward Island Land Develop‘ment Corporation
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Manitoba Farm Machinery Board
Designated Hunting Vehicle Routes Set for Area 5
A designated route system is established in game hunting area 5 northwest of The Pas to curb vehicle use and moose overkill while a bulls only season runs this year after two seasons of moose scarcity. Vehicles may be used off routes only to transport killed animals. The policy already operates in six areas and three wildlife zones, with powerboats restricted in some zones. Copies will be at The Pas and Winnipeg offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No Maii
The
Pas
Department
Winnipeg
Extra staff loaned to rent review board
The Rent Review agency will add 4 staff on secondment for two to three months from provincial departments to speed hearings. By July 15, applications from landlords surged to 950, with an estimated 20 000 to 25 000 rental units affected. Tenants are notified when their landlord seeks higher rents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnifeg
Mannova
Rent Review Agency
Winnipeg
Manitoba highway bids opened across province
The Manitoba department of highways opened several tenders in the past month for Central Manitoba projects. Erickson Construction Limited of Riverton submitted the low bid of 346,488 for grading on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Sidney. John Kebler Enterprises Limited of Hordean bid 15,104 for a single span timber bridge on P.R. 268. Maple Leaf Construction Limited of Winnipeg bid 217,390 for bituminous surfacing on routes 50 1A and 240 in Portage la Prairie Gladstone and Langruth. Bradley Sand and Gravel Limited of Brandon bid 160,675 for stockpiling aggregate in Dauphin area Duck Mountain and Alonso districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Department of Highways
Manitoba
Sidney
North Cypress
Erickson Construction Limited
Riverton
Jordan Drain
Westbourne
John Kebler Enterprises Limited
Hordean
Portage la Prairie
Gladstone
Langruth
Maple Leaf Construction Limited
Winnipeg
Dauphin
Duck Mountain Provincial Forest
Alonso
Bradley Sand and Gravel Limited
Brandon
Amaranth holiday visitors and gatherings noted
Amaranth social notes record Brian Hordeski and Jason with Holly Hor esky taking a BC holiday. Visitors include Lil Parsons Ed Elke ill with flu and teen Soos undergoing surgery in Portage. Other visits span Macaulay Langruth and Duck Mountains with Bakers and relatives in Calgary South Dakota and Winnipeg. The Amaranth W.S. chapter reports fourteen answered roll call and July sick calls total twenty seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Hordeski
Jason
Soos
Portage Hospital
Lil Parsons
Ed Elke
Kevin Isfeld
Kenny Robb
Lelfur
Derek
Jeffrey
Chris Thompson
Dennis
Liz Isfeld
States
Ken Ford
Baby of Macaulay
Otto
Elsie Baker
Bakers
George Walker
Calgary
Alta
John
Hilda Hoffman
Lydia
Joe Johnson
Langruth
Matt Oswald
Arnold
Noreen Oswald
Madge Lake
Duck Mountains
Brian Hordesky
Holly Horesky
Summerland
B.C
Paul
Lillian Delveaux
Amaranth
South Dakota
Senior Citizens Picnic Brightens Island Park Event
The Central Plains Senior Citizens held their annual picnic at Island Park on Wednesday, August 11. Despite heavy morning rain, the afternoon cleared for games and prize awards in the pavilion. The choir led a sing along before the talent show, drawing a large crowd from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Plains
Island Park
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Sharron Wild
Arden
Austin
Bagot
Delta
Edwin
Firdale
Fortier
Glencairn
Glenella
Golden Stream
Gordon
Grass River
Gregg
Hallboro
Harcus
Harte
Headingley
Helston
High Bluff
Katrime
Kelwood
Kirkfield Park
Ladysmith
Lake Francis
Lakeland
Lavenham
Layland
Macdonald
MacGre
Waldersee
Warrenton
Wellwood
Worby
R.M Strachan
E.J. Martin
Ralph Peterson
Lakeview
W.W. Boughton
Lansdowne
G.E. Lewin
William M. McMillan
Portage Rural
R.L. Cochran
City of
D.G. Rodger
Max Hruciuk
J.G. Crawford
H.D. Sparling
Q.C
Greenberg
I.H
McRae
J.D
Miller
Tage Lea
Rald
Winston Leather
Leathers
Rent Review Board
Winnipeg Land Titles
Broadway and
Memorial Boulevard
Man
Sve Bladers At
New Holland
J. D
Anderson’s Inc
Edgeley,n.d
Faw
Amaranth News
Bernie Deveaux
Annette Villeneuve
St. Rose
Lillian
McLeod Beach
Frieda Elke
Ron Elke
British Columbia
Michael Krawetz
Tom
Judy ‘Thompson
Don Thompson
John ‘Thompson
Pukatawagon
Parks Branch
Benyk’s Point
Benyk
Fortheast
Allied Arts Centre
1St Avenue
N.W
Quugnan Street
3Rd Avenue
18Th Street
20Th Street
Yousist Avenue
Rene E. Torpin
Donald E. Vernon
Ex. Orner
Red River
Pentecostal Assemblies
Calvary Temple
W. J. Taylor
Taylor
St. Marks
Manitou
MacGregor Schann
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