Corrections Fire Training Plan Delivers Multisite Course
Manitoba to run a new fire training program for correctional staff across five institutions and three camps. Norma Price and Bud Sherman announced the series, covering fire alarm systems, drills, life safety, and prevention. Sessions run April 24–26 at Headingley, May 1–3 at Brandon Fire College, October 16–18 at Headingley, and October 30–November 1 at The Pas, with about 20 employees per session.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Labor
Norma Price
L.R
Bud) Sherman
Price
Sherman
Headingly Correctional Institution
Brandon Fire College
Headingly
Western Premiers Seek Freer Trade
Four western premiers issued the Western Trade Objectives at Yorkton Saskatchewan on April 13 14 arguing freer international trade lowers costs for western consumers and opens new markets for western producers amid Geneva negotiations. They stressed that liberalization benefits Canada as a whole and urges reducing trade barriers for agriculture sectors.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Yorkton
Saskatchewan
Western Canada
Geneva
Miniota Merry Homemakers Meet Apr 10 1978
The Miniota group held its seventh meeting on April 10 1978. Bank balance was 263.57 dollars. Topics included disposing of old uniforms by sending them north, posting Fun Fair posters, and planning events. The Fun Fair runs April 28 from 7 30 to 9 30 with a dance by Peter Dootjies. Rally is May 27 at Hamiota. Achievement night is May 8 at 8, doors at 7 15. Poster volunteers named. Food plans noted. Next meeting to be decided later.
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Miniota
Miniota Merry Homemakers
Peter Dootjies
Hamiota
Janine Laxdal
Cindy Pierce
Brenda Stamford
Tammy Morton
Cindy Laxdal
Manitoba invites grants for youth jobs program
Manitoba businessmen and farmers may obtain up to 1,000 per new position for employing youths aged 16 to 24. Grants cover 1.25 per hour for 18 to 24 year olds and 1.50 for over 18, for up to 16 weeks between May 1 and October 27. Eligible employers include farms and businesses with six months residency, with limits on hours and no layoffs. Applications via Youth Services Directorate after April 17 at 693 Taylor Avenue, Winnipeg.
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Keith Cosens
Cosens
Winnipeg
Canada
Manitoba
Youth Services Directorate
Ible
Taylor Avenue
Ramblings in St Regis hotel coffee shop poll talk
In a casual overheard remark at the St Regis Hotel Coffee Shop a patron declares confidence in Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, dismissing Gallup Polls and claiming the people will re elect him due to strong personal appeal and hype.
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St. Regis Hotel
Gallup
P.E. Trudeau
Higher Metric Speeds On Four Manitoba Highways
The Manitoba Highway Traffic Board sets 100 km hr speed limits on four highways under the metric system. The routes include parts of the Trans-Canada Highways west of Winnipeg to Saskatchewan and east to Falcon Lake, with others on No. 6 north from Gypsumville to Ponton, No. 10 from Bowsman to Cranberry Portage, and No. 59 from Garvin Road to No. 44. The Perimeter Highway and portions around Winnipeg remain at 90, as do No. 100 and No. 101.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Highway Traffic Board
Saskatchewan
Falcon Lake
Gypsumville
Ponton
Bowsman
Cranberry Portage
Garvin Road
P.T.H
Bridge Club Meet Hosts Lunch For Ladies Play
MINIOTA Mildred Attwood hosted the Ladies Bridge Club on April 11 with two tables of players. Prizes went to Doris Peel and Mary McKean. The next game will be at Muriel Armitage’s home at 2 00 p m on April 25. Please inform Muriel of attendance.
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Miniota
Mildred Attwood
Ladies Bridge Club
Mildred
Doris Peel
Mary McKean
Muriel Armitage
Muriel
Birtle District Health Auxiliary Sets Up Library Committee
The Birtle District Health Auxiliary met April 10, 1978, at Sylvia Marshall's home. A new library committee was formed. Cookbooks arrive June 1 and sell for $3.00. Hospital lounge chairs and ward rockers to be purchased. Active memberships due $2.00. Hospital Day planning with May 8 meeting at Lucille Fulton’s home.
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Birtle
Sylvia Marshall
Lucille Fulton
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Keewatin Community College
Fire Commissioner’s Office
R.C.M.P
City of Winnipeg Police Department
Merry Homemakers
Reggie
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