CBC Olympic Hosts Stir Debate In Manitoban Letter
A Manitoban copy editor vents about CBC Olympic coverage choices and hosts. He argues for Don Whittman over Ernie Afaganis and laments mixed praise for Harry Brown on CBC radio. He notes a snowmobile search rescue tied to Leo Ducharme’s daughter Marlene and credits Delta volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Moffat
People's Network
Toronto
Ontario
CBC
Lloyd Robertson
Imho
Ernie Afaganis
Tokyo
Mexico
Don Whittman
Afaganis
Whitt
Ernie
Edmonton
Whittman
Harry Brown
CBC Radiorogram
Barbara Frum
Harry
Montreal
Leo Ducharme
Marlene
Portage WI Women's Institute meeting highlights crafts and talks
Portage WI showcased craft displays including tailoring sewing macrame and beading led by Mrs Mulligan and junior members. The meeting featured agriculture talks, regional plans, a book drive update, social tea and a humorous farm story, with 36 members attending and preparations for a regional convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
Mulligan
Crewson
Nancy Murray
Kathryn Taylor
Portage Club
Marakusings
St. Patrick’s Day
W.stanger
Brunkhild
J. McLean
Children’s Hospital
Gimli Institute
B. Perkins
Faith Jordan
Sadie Jordan
Remembering Frank Merrick Honorary Chief at Portage service
A packed service at the Band Hall Long Plain Reserve honored Frank Merrick, an Honorary Chief renowned for his cultural work with Native peoples. Attended by Portage la Prairie officials and community leaders, the 95 year old homestead farmer was lauded for his generosity, storytelling, and dedication to keeping culture alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Launer
Portage Ministerial Association
Portage la Prairie
Long Plain Indian Reserve
Frank Merrick
United Way
Elizabeth
Manitoba
Long Plain Reserve
Assiniboine
March Weather Shifts as Skating Star Tops Local Meet
Austin event notes a spring-like morning after a March blizzard. Darlene Gilmour, eight, of St. James, won a gold medal and trophy in the St. James Figure Skating competition, topping 58 skaters. Other items mention visitors, hospital status, Centennial Ladies tea, and Leisure Club plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Betty
Sally Wieler
Winnipeg
Darlene Gilmour
Bob Gilmour
St. James
Darlene
Giesbrecht
Rossendale
George Friessen
Altamont
J. Wieler
Victor Futros
Oof
Czechoslovakia
B.C
Manitoba
Krocker
Division of Social Development
John Gilmour
South
Donald Craig
David
Dale Ruth
Warren
Valerie
Ralph Fiskel
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By Joe Ralko
MacGregor
Ald
Portage WI
Varvety
St. Andrews Hall
Presbyterian Church
Nova Scotia
Kowalchuk
Urban
Western Enterprises
Portage
Cable
Manitoba Telephones
Sissons Farming
Peguis
Canada
Elsie Stanger
4 Club
March Committee
Tucker
A. Robinson
J. Porter
G. Bowler
D. Smith
Jessy Smith
United States
Portage Propane Ltd
Cong
Pnoran
Cabing
Mastin le
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Bethel Church
Fred Hall
Bob Chambers
C.w.sloik & Son, Sucionees
Gerard G. Murray
Tupper Street
A Prairie
Klassen’s Bargain Centre
Duane Tyler
ART Klassen
Imperial
RADIO
Imperial Esso
Esso Farm
ESSO
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