Residents Back 305 Blacktop Over 240 Route
Cypress River and Holland residents pressed for provincial blacktopping of provincial road 305 extending from Trans-Canada to No 2 Highway. At May 13 meetings Central Plains Inc backed designating 305 as No 4, arguing 22 miles vs over 40 miles for 240. Local leaders want faster access, lower costs, and eastern Spruce Woods access via the east park entrances not west.
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TransCanada
Cypress River
Holland
Central Plains Inc
Orville Henry
RM of
Fortage
Jack
Henry
Portage
Manitoba
Henry, Sr
M. J. Gowryluk
Spruce Woods
Walter Diehl
Central Plains
Henry Arthur
Clarence Riach
Wayne Pander
Glenboro
Jehovah's Witnesses Meet At Neepawa Hall
A Neepawa gathering of Jehovah's Witnesses hosted a three day seminar at the Centennial Hall on May 23. J Scaglione articulated that rebellion stems from fear and injustice while praising God's Kingdom under Christ Jesus as the solution, and seven new ministers were baptized symbolizing dedication. Attendees were invited to Bible study and local Kingdom Hall meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benina
Neepawa Centennial Hall
Jehovah's Witnesses
Christ Jesus
North Norfolk Council Discusses Mill Rate and District Formation
North Norfolk rural municipality held its May meeting focused on drainage, fire bylaw approval, and a plan to form the Austin and District Community Centre. The 1971 general mill rate is expected to stay the same as 1970 with details due in May and bylaw preparations underway.
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Neil Randall Christofferson
A. P. Christofferson
Austin
RCMP
Cst
Christofferson
Saskatchewan
North Norfolk
Reeve Duncan
Austin and Disidt Rink Committee
Benown
Austin and Distict
R.M
P.R
P.T.H. No
Edrans
Sidney
Firdale
Council
Trol
Bert Smith
C.P.R
A. Giercke
Mr. Heppner
Beaver
Water Control Branch
Portage la Prairie
Agricultural Museum
Rossendale Hall
Austin Rink
Holiday Festival Seeks Rural Participants in Neeppawa
The Manitoba Holiday Festival of Arts, now its fifth year in Nee pawa, aims to include rural Manitobans in a learning festival rather than a competition. It was designed to broaden access beyond Winnipeg, inviting neighbors from provinces and states, but last year saw few outsiders participate.
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Manitoba
Neepawa
Winnipegarea
Town Happenings and Local Notices
Weather was uneven with rain delaying farming while recent sun promised better days. A doe tagged near Moosomin in January 1968 was killed 36 months later about 203 air miles away near the Missouri River. Wildlife groups plan fishing derbies at Jacksons Lake and Spruce Woods on June 20 and June 6 respectively. Canadiens win Stanley Cup despite Hawks bets and a Carberry baseball and fastball tourney is expected with MacGregor represented. EMC Young People bake sale May 22 in Four-Way Motors shows room raised 530 for church music. gratitude extended to helpers.
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Moosomin
Missouri River
EMC
M P Stewart criticizes church camp closures in park
M P Stewart speaking in the House of Commons on May 13 attacked government plans to close six church camps in Riding Mountain National Park. He cited 30 years of development, urged public hearings, and questioned the policy while noting alternative group relocation. Alberta Bechard said four camps will stay at their sites until 1975 with renewals for the other two.
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Craig Stewart
Marquette
House of Commons
Riding Mountain National Park
Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Chretien
Canada
Stewart
Clear Lake
Albert Bechard
Bechard
Manitoba Explores Highway Tour Attracts Millions
The Explorers Highroad links Manitoba with Minnesota Saskatchewan and North Dakota to route a circle tour. Manitoba expects about 3.4 million visitors this year, featuring Steinbach Mennonite Village Museum St Boniface Grey Nuns Home Winnipeg Centennial Centre Fort Garry Legislative Building and other regional sights.
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Manitoba
Minnesota
Saskatchewan
North Dakota
Mennonite Village
Steinbach
Grey Nuns’ Home Museum
St. Boniface
Manitoba Centennial Centre
Winnipeg
Lower Fort Garry
Legislature Building
Austin Museum
Fort Brandon
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Regional Development Corporation
Jehovah's Witnesses Meet
J. Scaglione
Columell
North Norfolk - MacGregor Wildlife Association
Jackson’s Lake
Spruce Woods Association
Montreal Canadiens
Hawks
Canadien
Carberry
MacGregor
M.P. Stewart
Caada
Department of Tourism and Recreation
Dauphin
Swan River
Little Northern Museum
The
Pas
Flin Flon
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