Manitoba Sees Early Signs of Strong Tourist Year
Tourism minister Ben Hanusachak reports promising four month figures for 1977 in Manitoba. American visitors to Manitoba rose 5.4 percent while U S and Canadian traveler patterns show broader gains. Foreign visitors from outside the U S increased 20.6 percent and Canadian re entries via Manitoba rose 22.7 percent. He cautions these are early indicators but point to a relatively good travel year within Canada.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Ben Hanusachak
Canada
U.S
Hanuschak
Pensioners Exterior Painting Program Approved in Manitoba
Manitoba announces a $500 000 grant program under the summer job plan to paint exterior homes of old age pensioners. It runs July 15 to October 15, offering $150 to $500 grants based on income, with about 1600 homes targeted and 250 to 300 man months of work. Administered by Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation, applications available on request.
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Industry and Commerce
Len Evans
Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
Garry Street
Winnipeg
Evans
Manitoba Pony Express Race Lets Nation Guess Time
The Manitoba Newspaper Association runs a 200 mile relay race from Melita to Morris to deliver papers in relation to the Morris Stampede. Twelve Arabian horse teams relay five mile legs with vets and farriers, aiming to finish by dawn. Contest ends July 16 with proceeds to the Manitoba Society for Crippled Children and Adults.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Newspaper Association
Pony Express
Melita
Manitoba
Morris Manitoba
MCNA
McNa Pony Express
Morris
Agassiz Arabian Horse Club
Doug Penner
Valley Leader
Carmen
Penner
Ferrier
Ian McKenzie
McKenzie
Switzerland
The
Society For Crippled Children and Adults of
Lenore and Kenton square off in fastball finals
Lenore men win 1-0 in Miniota final and 21-11 at Hamiota final to advance to regional playoffs in Boissevain July 9. Hamiota Hotel ladies win round robin playoff June 25, advancing to Kenton regional July 16. Northwest district playoffs for Westman games.
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Lenore
Miniota
Kenton
Hamiota
Boissevain
Oakner
Hamiota Hotel
Len
Oak River Lawn Bowling Club
Cardale Golden-agers
Kenton Leisure Club
Hamiota Lawn Bowling Club
Midwest Recreation District
Pool Auction Market Advisory Committee Meet
The first meeting of the Virden Auction Market Advisory Committee was held on Tuesday June 28. Members include Morris Leakin Cromer Hugh Drake Elkhorn Arnold Bailey Lenore and Ed Stowe Minnesota A representative from Reston is pending. Manager Lorne Leggat noted a Pool buyer exists at all cattle sales and the committee recommended actions management is implementing immediately. Producers seeking more information should contact their nearest representative.
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Virden
Morris Leakin
Cromer
Hugh Drake
Elkhorn
Arnold Bailey
Lenore
Ed Stowe
Minsota
Reston
Lorne Leggat
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Pensioners
Midwest Recreation
District News
Sharon Davies
Dale McKinnon
Hamiota Pool
Jerry Neufeld
Manitoba Competitive Swimming Association
Brenda Coulson
Hooper’s Lake
Grant Butler
Recreation Office
Caroline Heise
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