Bergson elected president of Portage Minor Baseball Association
Steve Bergson was elected new president at a Monday night meeting at Westend Community Club, succeeding Aime Omichinski. Fern Dewis becomes first vice-president Jean Spiller secretary treasurer Tony Zimmennan continues as registrar Cam Spiller remains Umpire in Chief Harry Kinczyl handles equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage Minor Baseball Association
Steve Bergson
Westend
Aime Omichinski
Fern Dewis
Jean Spiller
Tony Zimmerman
Cam Spiller
Harry Kinczyl
First Aid for Injured Pets After a Road Incident
Guidance on approaching a struck animal safely, immobilizing fractures, controlling arterial or venous bleeding, and preventing shock. Use calm speech, cover the head, apply a temporary muzzle, and employ direct pressure, tourniquets with careful intervals, and warmth. Avoid feeding or stimulants to unconscious animals.
First aid tips and youth baseball coaching notes in Portage la Prairie
Dr. Robert L. Stear DVM cites airway risks from liquids and advises using a board for transport to a vet. Additional guidance covers moving an injured animal with a blanket, and securing it. The report lists coordinators for Beaver Bantam and Midget, notes Portage league plans, and attendance by Yack Thompson and Joe Winehar. Incoming president Bergson outlines birthdate based registration for 1959 to 1968, with emphasis on birth certificates and ongoing volunteer needs. Approximate turnout reported as 20 interested parents and coaches amid broader registration expectations.
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Winnipeg
Jack
Portage la Prairie
Joe Winehar
Morden
Manitoba Baseball Association
Bergson
Local family and visiting guests plus community events in Livingstone district
Wednesday visitors featured Mr and Mrs Walter Humes hosting guests Mr and Mrs Percy Ford from Arden. Numerous visits followed with Don McDonald Alf Mills Ron Gillies and others in Portage Dawson Creek Winnipeg Grunthal Neepawa and Brandon. Notable items include the Fender Friesen wedding at Steinbach and several local social visits and business trips among families in Gladstone Plumas and Golden Stream area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Humes
Percy Ford
Arden
Don McDonald
Donna
Alf Mills
Ron Gillies
Portage
Glen Gillies
Dawson Creek
B.C
McDonald
Brandon
Jank Weber
Ron ‘Illies
Alt Mills
Stan Stewart
Percy Ilies
Jocelyn
Gladstone
Robert Humes
Russel
Winnipeg
Henry Friesen
Lenard Fehr
Plumas
Jen Gillies
Gillies
Marland Stewart
Golden Stream
Robert Gillespie
Donna McDonald
Neepawa
Robert
Iva Villespie
Vaccinate Horses Early Against Sleeping Sickness This Spring
Manitoba agriculture vets urge horse owners to vaccinate soon against sleeping sickness to allow two weeks for immunity. Outbreaks in 1975 linked to warm, wet conditions. mosquitoes spread the virus from birds to horses. Symptoms include dizziness and difficulty chewing, with diagnoses needed to distinguish from rabies.
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Manitoua
Terriers coach Ab McDonald eyes league ethics after Travellers incident
Ab McDonald voiced strong criticism of Manitoba Junior Hockey League officiating after a Travellers Terriers game brawl led to equal penalties for both clubs. He questioned league follow-through and noted key injuries shaped playoff outcomes. Ab expects talks with team officials to plan for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ab ‘McDonald
Portage Terriers
Manitoba
Brandon Travellers
NHL
Travellers
Dauphin
Brandon
Thorkelsson
Penner
Thompson
Terriers
Clair Cook
Ted Jones Heads Minor Softball Leader Team in Manitoba
Ted Jones is elected president of the Central Manitoba Minor Softball Association at the annual meeting held in the West End Community Clubrooms on Tuesday in April. He previously served as vice president for two years with Bruce Buschau named second in command. Other executives for 1976 include Celestine Nott.
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Central Manitoba Minor Softball Association
West End
Ted Jones
Bruce Buschau
Celestine Nott
Liz Mitchell
Bill Carson
Pauline McKay
Derri Little
Rennie Tomalin
Jones
Mel Rintoul
Rintoul
Portage la Prairie
Wayne Luchik
Manitoba
Portage
Oakville
St. Claude
Poplar Point
Erie
Carole Zimmerman
Currie ladies host quilting with plans for farm sale lunch
The Currie ladies held a quilting on April 28 at Mrs. Marion Frank’s home with seven members attending. Business covered plans to serve lunch at a farm sale and the ext meeting is May 2. Wedding and anniversary greetings were extended to Don and Marion MacDougall on April 30.
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Currie
Marion Frank
Don
Marion MacDougall
Danny Rintoul
Austin
Jack Rintoul
Ron Radford
McGregor
Ken Rintoul
Bill Buhr
Winkler Hospital
John Giesbrecht
Ivan Lektemanhich
First Baptist Church
Portage la Prairie
Giesbrechts
Lydia ‘Dueck
Raymond Hamm
Winkler
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Robert L. Stear
Boenarete Gord Garnham
Mosquito
Beaver
Phyllis Moseyton
Bantam
Rossendale
Dale Zimmer
Yack Thompson
Greater Winnipeg Minor Baseball Association
Beaver Bantam
Noraen Laporavrres
Livingstone
Harry Reid
Indaw
Brian Reid
Snow Lake
Lorraine
Manitoba Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services Branch
Pine Creek
Transpar
By Stan Schram
Sve Sponarski
Vancouver
Rick Blight
Curt Ridley
Vancouver Canucks
Joe
Ridley
Dennis Hextall Jr
Detroit Red Wings
Denny
Wings
North Stars
AB McDonald
Hartford & Currie News
Chris) Christianson
Notary Remprant — MacGregor
H. A. Lyesot
Vesays
Armstrong
Sarge
Massey Ferguson
C. W. Slork & Son
MiraFount
Ieee
Ade
Dey
Investocx
Sidney Sales Ltd
Nadian Distributors
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