Susan Nash Feted at Community Centre Shower
MINIOTA Miss Susan Nash was honored at a shower in the Community Centre Hall on Tuesday July fourth. Mrs. Sylvia Hanlin sang two vocal solos and guests included the bride elect, her mother Mrs Nash, grandmother Mrs Ena Spalding, and aunt Mrs Jack Spalding. Rosalee Richardson gave the presentation address and Loree McKenzie assisted with gifts. Pat Leland provided fake music as gifts were opened and lunch followed. Community gifts included stacking stools, TV tables, an electric kettle and an electric can opener.
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Susan Nash
Sylvia Hanlin
Nash
Ena Spalding
Jack Spalding
Rosalee Richardson
Susan
Loree McKenzie
C.g.lt
Pat Leland
Susandra
T.V
Golden Age Group Picnic At Barretts Lawn
A sunny June 22 gathering of the Golden Age Club on Barrett's lawn drew many visitors and 31 members after a postponement from the previous day. A. Hill and J. Frazer played old time music as five birthday honorees were celebrated with singing led by Mrs. A. C. Hill.
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Golden Age Club
Barrett’s
A. Hill
J. Frazer
Sports Injury Centre Expansion Supported
WINNIPEG funds of up to 70000 from lottery revenues will be used to expand and improve the local Sports Injury Centre. The plan aims to widen facility capacity, upgrade treatment spaces, and increase access for athletes and community members.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg board awards 90 crime victims 369225 total
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board reports 1977 78 benefits totaling 369,225 for 90 victims with 180,264 for temporary disability 156,615 for permanent disability or survivors pensions 26,931 for costs and 5,415 for rehabilitation. Since 1971 the program has paid 456 claims with breakdowns by crime type and pensions noted as of March 31 1978. Health minister Bud Sherman announced funds to support Manitoba Sports Centre 1978 79 expansion and staff increases at Pan Am Pool Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Gerry Mercier
Bud Sherman
Sherman
Cub Camp Brings District Cubs Together In Miniota
The annual District Cub Camp gathered June 23 to 25 with 54 boys from Oak River Virden Rivers Birtle and Miniota. John McCrindal led the camp in swimming dodge ball softball and a relay. Ed Wadham stood in as MC when Jim Reynolds could not open the campfire. A retired Strathclair minister led Sunday worship as cooks Mrs Darren Clark and Mrs Mariene Bryant prepared meals for seven Miniota Cubs with leader Mrs Hazel Wadham and helper Brant Mossop.
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Oak River District
Virden
Rivers
Birtle
Miniota
John McCrindal
Jim Reynolds
M.C
Ed Wadham
Strathclair
Darren Clark
Mariene Bryant
Hazel Wadham
Brant Mossop
Brandon Transit Grant Approved
Manitoba provinces grants totaling 292264 to the City of Brandon for 1978 transit operating costs. Urban Affairs Minister G W J Mercier said the grant covers 50 percent of the estimated 1978 operating deficit up to 292264, with an adjustment in 1979 after audited statements.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Brandon
Gerry) Mercier
Mercier
Provincial Department of Highways
Retardate Building Renovation Planned
Tenders are invited for the East Grove Building renovations at the Manitoba School for Retardates in Portage la Prairie to meet fire code. Public Works Minister Harry Enns says renovations are the first step to uniform standards across the complex. Tenders close July 20 with work expected to finish early 1979. The fire damaged building will be rebuilt with fire retardant walls, new electrical, heating and plumbing systems, a linked fire alarm, an inner ceiling, and a sprinkler system.
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Winnipeg
East Grove
Manitoba School
Portage la Prairie
Public Works
Harry Enns
New Manitoba Vacation Guide Promises Comprehensive Tour Info
Manitoba Tourism Minister Bob Banman announced the 256 page 1978 79 Manitoba Vacation Guide now distributed to tourist information centres across the province. The guide lists historic sites festivals fairs sports and recreation activities hotels motels campgrounds vacation farms eleven self drive tours four new northern tours and references to hunting fishing regulations border crossing CB radio rules and transport options. An eight page color section highlights seasonal festivals and wilderness areas. The guide is available at information centres and from Manitoba Government Travel Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Tourism, Recreation and
Bob Banman
Manitoba Government Travel
Vaughan Street
Reggies Ramblings on Canada Day Scarves
Reggies Ramblings notes Canada Day scarves distributed by the federal government, described as made in Japan, casting doubt on the Buy Canadian advertising push and stirring comment about official procurement choices.
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Japan
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Golden Age
A. McKean
J. Collier
Manitoba Sports Federation
MSF
J. Cook
Scott McGibney
Roberta Field
Brenda Clegg
Barbara Thompson
Fay Wythe
R. Clegg
J. Reynolds
R. At
Brandon Transit
New
Mr. Banman
Reggie
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