Local Teacher to Attend Primary Science Course
Mrs. Margaret Woodward of Rossendale and Pine Creek School Division No. 30 will attend a five day primary science course at Neil Campbell school East Kildonan July 19 to 23 conducted by Charlie Douglas. About 12 Manitoba teachers expected. This marks the third in a 12 non credit course series offered by the Manitoba Teachers Society through July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Woodward
Rossendale
Pine Creek
Te Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Neil Campbell School
East Kildonan
Charlie Douglas
Sidney Beef Club Achievement Day Highlights
The Sidney Beef Club held Achievement Day on July 2 at the Carberry fair. Calves were weighed then judged, with top placings for Russell Loewen Beverly De Athe Vivian Loewen Dianne Bagnall Grant Lintott Glenn Loewen Lloyd Lintott Ron Lintott Wendy North Ken Wright and Ken North. Vivian Loewen won junior showmanship, Glenn Loewen senior showmanship, Dianne Bagnall best groomed calf, Grant Lintott second best groomed steer. Don Lintott won senior judging. Doug De At he led best pen of three. Ken Wright won stall card. A sale followed. thanks to Doug De At he Bert Lintott and Lionel Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Loewen
Beverly De’Athe
Vivian Loewen
Dianne Bagnall
Grant Lintott
Glenn Loewen
Lloyd Lintott
Ron Lintott
Wendy North
Ken Wright
Ken North
Vivian
Don Lintott
Sidney Club
Doug De’Athe
Bert Lintott
Lionel Wright
Sundance new wheat licensed for Alberta by agriculture department
Sundance a hardy new winter wheat variety has been licensed by Alberta’s agriculture department. The fall 1977 rollout targets seed growers chosen by the provincial seed stock committee with a limited public allotment. Described as hard red winter wheat, Sundance rivals Winalta in hardiness, resists shattering better than Kharkov 22 MC, and features an excellent kernel. Developed by Dr. M N Grant at the federal agriculture research station in Lethbridge Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
Alberta
Kharkov
Dr. M. N. Grant
Federal Agriculture Research Station
Lethbridge, Alta
Local teachers attend crafts course in Minnedosa
Mrs Dorothy Blair of Woodside and several Manitoba teachers join a five day crafts teaching course at Minnedosa Collegiate July 12 to 16. Led by Fred Yeo, the session draws about 16 teachers from across the province as part of a 12 course non credit series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Blair
Woodside
Gwen Clarke
MacGregor
Hope E. Collier
May E. Lewis
Gladstone
Mabel Otto
Linda Scharien
Gertrude. Tait
Austin
Pine Creek
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Minnedosa Collegiate
Minnedosa
Fred Yeo
Winnipeg
Manitoba
84th Annual Fair Shines Despite Showery Weather
The 84th MacGregor fair organized by the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society ran July 9 to 11 despite rain. Highlights included hereford grand champion calf bought for $40.75 by the Canadian Livestock Commission, top prize winners in cattle horse and horticulture exhibits, a welding competition won by Lloyd Street, and large showings of heavy and light horses. Final day featured busy ball diamonds with male and female youth competitions and a plan for the 85th fair on new grounds north of Norfolk Manor and Centennial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prisoy
Oarupes
Announuag
MacGregor
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Mary Letkeman
Canadian Livestock Commission
Ross Harkness
Beaver Club
John Scora
MacGregor Horse Club
Marilyn Hulme
Janice Hodgins
Kumanciker Peager
Gerald Cobbe
George Smith
Carberry
W. R. Shaw
Lloyd Street
Beaver
Austin
Norfoix Combines
Norfolk Manor
Centennial Park
Town Happenings Near Record Rain Delays Parade and Centre Work
Rain delayed several events but a town parade still occurred with good turnout. The community centre footings near completion and construction will start soon. A severe wind storm caused damage, while the Rainebow Inn gets a new proprietor John Kowaski. Several residents relocate or return, and new housing and school expansions are planned for the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainebow Inn
John Kowaski
Gordon Taylorson
John
26 Teams Compete in North Norfolk Fair Ball Tournaments
Twenty six teams took part across boys 15 and under fastball and 10 and under divisions, with Austin victorious in multiple events. Austin Cardinals won the men’s fastball final over Portage East End, while MacGregor Cubs and Arden Seniors played for key cups. Arden defeated Norfolk Combines 3-1 in a morning game, Arden edged MacGregor for the Arden Cup, and final results centered on Austin and Arden across several age groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Gladstone
Austin
Portage East End
MacGregor Cubs
MacGregor Country Club
Portage Sonic
East End Shells
Carberry Reds
Merchants
Carberry Legion
Inals Austin
Portage
East End
MacGregor Boys
Rossendale
Arden
Norfolk Combines
North Norfolk
Portage la Prairie Foresters
MacGregor Cups
Jehovah’s Witnesses at Winnipeg convention plan
The Portage la Prairie congregation will attend a Winnipeg arena gathering July 14 to 18 with about 5,000 delegates from Manitoba Ontario Saskatchewan and nearby U S. The event titled The Divine Name District Assembly will stress serving a named God with a baptismal program anticipated Friday morning. Worldwide preaching numbers exceed 1.5 million with Canada at 49 000 and local costs covered by special funds. A public lecture When All Tensions Collide Head On will be featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage la
Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
Winnipeg Arena
Canada
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan
United States
Divine Name’ District Assembly
Ada
T. Szyalak
Demonstration Competitions Held Across District Areas
The June 24 demonstration events at Austin featured junior and senior winners from MacGregor Brookdale Wellwood and Starbuck Portage Carberry Neepawa areas. Notable pairs included Lynn Sawatsky with Debbie Letherhan for Handy Candles and Joanne Unrin with Brenda for Something Fishy, with interdistrict awards going to Betty Mitchell Rhonda Club and Heather Janis Debbie Marshall for Vocal World. Public speaking winners were Peter Siemens Beaver Club and Audrey Black Derry Beef Club, with champions advancing to Sunflower Festival and Winnipeg finals. Congratulations to all participants and winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catuerry Agrcultural Area
Austin
Lynn Sawatsky
Debbie Letherhan
MacGregor Home Ec. Club
Handy Candles
Betty Mitchell
Konda Harburn
Brookdale Variety Club
Joanne Unrin
Brenda
Starbuck
Portage
Carberry
Neepawa Ag. Rep
Rhonda Harburn
Nicol
Bridgette Chabot
Heather Janis
Debbie Marshall
Diane Friesen
Christine Wilson
Oakville
Victoria Secior
Win
Ners
Peter Siemens
The
Beaver Club
Audrey Black
Derry Beef Club
Altona
Winnipeg
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Paul Gilmore
Montreal
Mary Letke
Mary
Bank of
McMaster House
St. James- Assiniboia
Brandon
Flin Flon
Sidney Beef Club
Sundance
New Wheat
Yeo
St. James-Assiniboia
Greater
Valerie Anderson
Bossevain
Cliff
Mr. Marker
Tom Morris
Austin Museum
Co-op
Barry
Threshermen
Jack McPhee
Jack
P.E.L
Bert Moore
Shilo
Lye's Ltd
Herma Weber's
Tow
Don McCulloch
Wm. Cor Tigal
Cubs
Wpg
Winnipeg Assembly
Shelly Shamanssi
Geraldine Davison
Wellwood
Tor Pollock
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