Tragic car crash in Langruth kills 13 year old Ann Roulette
A 13 year old girl, Ann Roulette of Sandy Bay, died in a single vehicle crash on Highway 50 one mile north of Langruth. Cousin Daryl Roulette, 22, who drove, faces possible criminal negligence charges. Four others injured, including the victim's mother and sisters, with two later released from hospital. Sgt. Bob Martel checks the deflated front right tire at the scene.
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Ann Roulette
Sandy Bay
Langruth
Daryl Roulette
Bob Martel
Amaranth Rcmp
Residents attend weddings and visits in Manitoba towns
Eva Gillespie and Frank never attended the Smith Bodnarchuk wedding in Austin on Saturday. Mrs. Jack Schappert returned to Saskatoon after visiting Edith Wickstead and relatives. Walter Humes attended Joe Seddon’s funeral in Neepawa on Friday, with additional visits to East View Lodge. Edith Wickstead and Jack Schappert spent Friday in Portage, while a society variety concert in Blenella featured local girls and a Gladstone Mennonite Church male quartet. Henry Friesen returned from Neepawa hospital Sunday. Roy Meloney and Robert Bennie hosted a Sunday visit in Charleswood. Bob and Eva Gillespie were Neepawa business visitors on Saturday.
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Eva Gillespie
Frank
Austin
Jack Schappert
Saskatoon
Edith Wickstead
Walter Humes
Joe Seddon
Neepawa
J. Pottinger
East View Lodge
Portage
Edith Society
Blenella
Gladstone Mennonite
Henry Friesen
Neepawa Hospital
Roy Meloney
Robert Bennie
Charleswood
Bob
One killed in hit and run near Portage Crescent Road
Rural RUMP and Highway Patrol continue investigation of a fatal hit and run late Friday night. Eric Maham, 17 year old resident of the Indian Student Residence in Portage, died on arrival at Portage General Hospital after being struck while walking south on the west shoulder of Crescent Road near the residence. The car, believed to be a 1966 Pontiac, was also southbound. Police urge witnesses or the driver and any passenger to call Portage RCMP at 857-6831 immediately.
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Rorvage
Highway Patrol
Eric Maham
Portage
Portage General Hospital
Crescent Road
RCMP
Portage Rcmp
Macdonald district news and local gatherings
Local notices recount birthday party for Jim Dow in Portage and weekend visits by Mr. and Mrs. J Gillespie and other residents. The United Way canvass in Macdonald district begins by October 1 with several named volunteers soliciting support. A thrift sale by the Multiple Sclerosis Society is set for September 21 at 10:00 a.m. in Trinity Church lower hall.
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Trinity Church
Macdonald District Newsies
J. Gey
Mae
Jim Dow
Portage
J. Gillespie
Belcourt News Sunday Visitors and Local Gatherings
Sunday visitors included Lena Scaife of Portage Lena Denton and Wayne Geel of Selick and Mr and Mrs Tom Griffiths celebrated their daughter Alice’s parents 35th wedding anniversary in Winnipeg. Numerous Winnipeg guests visited Belcourt residents over the weekend and a community paper drive is planned for October 19.
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Victor
Lawrence Paton
Lena Scaife
Portage
Lena Denton
Wayne
Geel
Selick
Tom Griffiths
Alice
Prairie
Winnipeg
Bill
Peg Dorton
Prince Albert
George Scaife
H. England
M. Johnston
Ken England
Douglas
Leonora Kein
Reg Griffiths
C. Cunnings
Tom
Belcourt
Poplar Point Garden Club Potato Show Planned
Poplar Point residents note the junior gardeners potato show scheduled for Saturday September 21 at 10 a.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Halwas in High Bluff. Coffee and doughnuts will be served as part of the event.
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Swecenuy
Mar
J. Gowler
K. Gowler
Minot
Bismark
Mandan
North Dakota
J. Nordal
Vancouver
H. Gowler
Ed Halwas
High Bluff
High Bluff Notables Attend Muir Reunion and Local Events
The Muir reunion gathered on Sunday September 8 at Mrs Mary Campbells Holland home with Mr and Mrs W L Muir and Mr and Mrs J Whalley in attendance. Upcoming events include the Junior Gardeners Potato Show on Saturday September 21 at 10 am at E Halvas farm home, and Miss Miller attended a dinner with Alvin Millers Sandford home and joined the Induction Service at Sandford United Church. Mrs Keith Bergen is recovering from a fall earlier this month. Funeral services were held for Arthur Rainer in Morden with relatives visiting Reston and Redvers, Sask. Mr and Mrs Johnson of Neepawa visited their son in law and daughter A Densiow’s home.
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Oyrs. Warren
W.L. Muir
J. Whalley
Muir
Mary Campbell
Holland
Brandon
E. Halvas
Miss Miller
Alvin Miller
Sandford
United Church of the Team
Stey
New
Elizabeth Moffat
Sandford-Starbuck
Keith Bergen
C. Breenlay
Arthur Rainer
Morden
Lorne Lytle
Reston
Redvers
Sask
Langruth District News Highlights Local Moves and Events
Langruth district notes board decision to relocate the Langruth office to Alonso if no nurse practitioner is needed. People may still see Mrs Berg via weekly visits. Weekend visits, hospital stays, and birthday bank party details illustrate community ties, visits from Winnipeg and Portage, and staff celebrations.
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Afeng
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Langruth
Alonso
Berg
E. Thompson
Vera McKay
Winnipeg
Kathy Thompson
Ralph Thompson
Kathy
Red River College
C. Oddson
G. Thorleifson
Portage
Anna Lamb
Vancouver
B.C
George Jorgenson
H.L. Thorleifson
Brandon
K. Bergson
E. Carson
Portage Hospital
Frank Kamicki
Deere Lodge Hospital
Alan Jackson
Bill Ray
Gainsborough
Rays
Arayls
Georgia
John Dewar
Gill
Rossendale News Highlights of Visitations and Local Church Plan
Rossendale neighbours welcomed guests from Winnipeg Portage and Campbell River with Mr. and Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Watson hosting and visiting. A communion service is set for October 6 at 11 30 a.m. at the Rossendale church. wedding news notes Viola McEachnie and Stan Wojtowicz wed in Portage while Herb Nash and spouse returned from their honeymoon in Winnipeg.
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Margaret Watson
Ogilvie
K. Crocker
Portage
L. Bieganski
R. Culbert
Rossendale
George Crewson
M. Yasinski
Campbell River
B.C
R. Frizzley
Jackie Forzley
Emily
Leslie
Philip Orzley
B.rizzley
Darren
H. Simpson
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