Native pasture study shows cultivated mix boosts beef gains
University of Manitoba researchers at Narcisse P F R A report four grass legume mixtures outperform native pasture in beef production. Daily gains ranged 1.1 1.8 lb on forage mixes vs 0.7 1.0 lb on native forage, with 1972 acre gains of 165 lb for cultivated mixes and 14 lb for native.
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University of Manitoba
Ken Clark
Faculty of Agriculture
Ray Ingalls
Ingalls
Dr. Ingalls
Clark
Church Holds Annual Meeting In Crandall
Crandall reports the annual church meeting held January 22 with sixteen attendees. Rev. McNeill opened with scripture and prayer as the group noted a strong financial year. U C W allocated 100 to the M and S fund and Sunday School pledged 50.
Annual Ratepayers Meeting Held in Miniota Village
Miniota village ratepayers met January 22 at the Community Centre with W A Barrett as chairman. Revenue totaled $5886.04 and expenditures $3989.40. Eric Hurlin was elected to a three year term on the committee, replacing Fred Bryant. Mrs Chris Ellerington reported on cemetery funds totaling $1861.00 and announced her resignation as treasurer after 16 years. Fire Chief Barrett noted brigade activity was average with a significant loss averted at Fred Stampford’s area. Chris Webber and Ed Wadham will replace Ron Dunham and Larry Stowe on brigade personnel. Development of park area from the former station grounds will be planned and overseen by the village committee.
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Miniota
W. A. Barrett
Eric Hurlin
Fred Stamfords
Chris Webber
Ed Wadham
Ron Dunham
Larry Stowe
St John Ambulance First Aid Course Held
A two day First Aid Course hosted at Hamiota District Hospital drew five ambulance drivers, nine firemen, and school bus drivers from Hamiota Kenton Miniota and others. Instructor Les Lobban of St John Ambulance Winnipeg led the program with meals provided by the hospital. Future courses may be organized if interest remains. Registration cost was eight dollars and certificates are valid for three years.
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Hamiota
Hamiota District Hospital
Les Lobban
St. John Ambulance
Winnipeg
Oak River
Incal Hospital
Kenton
Miniota
Arrow River WI Minutes Present At January Meeting
WI members gathered at Mrs. W Lockhart home on January 24 with thirteen in attendance. Topics included Red Cross drive, annual reports, housing for elderly, 33 hall uses, and committee roles for the coming year led by President Mrs R G Mitchell. Lunch hosted by Mrs Donna Bonner followed by directorate appointments and group rotations for social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow River
W. Lockhart
Arthritis and Rheumatism Society
Miniota
W.I
R. G. Mitchell
R. E. Clegg
W. Lelond
J. W. Bonner
K. Lelond
R. Watters
L. A. Lelond
Wilt Lelond
Hanlin
Robbie Burns Night Program Staged by Miniota Centre
A school auditorium hosted a Robbie Burns Night on January 25 staged by Miniota Community Centre. The program featured emcee Mrs Stockton and a large cast including Mrs Barrett Mrs Mitchell and Mr Forsyth with songs, readings, and a one act play The evening drew about 300 attendees and received thanks to all helpers and participants.
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Miniota
Robby Burns
Miniota Community Centre
Canada
T. Mitchell
Wee Cooper
Fyfe
W. Leland
Sweet Afton
O’conner
Dwight Stewart
Birtle
E. Stockton
Keith Walker
Virden
The
Whistlers
Jim Kirton
G. Carefoot
Wider
Bill Walker
Jim Maxwell
Park Residence News Birthday Visits Across Area
Kathy and Dennis Lylyk and the infant son of Brandon spent Sunday with grandmother Mrs. M. Hemphill for her birthday. Several families including Mr. D. Waters Lenore and Mrs. Gardham Arrow River called on Mrs. Gardham. Winnipeg visitors Mrs. Cowlings and her two daughters stayed over weekend. Others visiting Mrs. Sutherland included Mrs. Leland and Mr. Ironside from Arrow River. Rollo of Uno visited mother Mrs. Schacht for her birthday. Howard Paddock and Oak River family recently with Mrs. Robertson. Mrs. Collie visited Minnedosa with granddaughter and family.
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Kathy
Dennis Lylyk
Brandon
M. Hemphill
Gardham
Schacht
Howard Paddock
Oak River
Robertson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom Baron
Narcisse
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Shoal Lake
Donna Bonner
Robbie Burn
E. Barrett
Mr. D. Forsyth
J. Cook
D. Bruce
MRS. Murphy’s
Barney Murphy
Eric Harlin
Nora Murphy
Tommy Mitchell
Erin Murphy
Joyce Stowe
Bridget Murphy
Sharon McKenzie
Nellie Driscoll
Sandra Nash
Mrs. Isaac Cohen
Peg Clark
Helen Pearson
Muriel Armitage
Dennis Trask
Delbert Cole
Lynne Cole
Lil Horner
Dorothy Spalding
Peggy O’hara
Murphy
D. Waters
Lenore
H. Gardham
G. Gardham
D. Falloon
C. Orr
Foxwarren
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