Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Brings World Class Shows to Brandon
The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba at Brandon July 4 to 8 features the RCMP Musical Ride with Nelson Eddy and Gale Sherwood as top attractions plus dancers aerialists and more. Five days include harness racing pari mutuel betting nightly grandstand shows and a chance to win a 1966 Pontiac Strato Chief car.
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Sixteen teachers seek seats in June election and riding battles
Reports say six teen school teachers contest seats in the June 23 election. One claims teachers in politics improve debate in the House while observers doubt their impact. In Russell riding Rod Clement resumes contest against Bob Smellie in a two bout history. The Big Sweepstake at Assiniboia Downs also looms on June 23.
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Rod Clement
Bob Smellie
Assiniboia Downs
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Roblin Government Plans Higher Education Access
The Roblin Government pledges to lower education costs for Manitobans with full grants for kindergarten this September and provincial grants for handicapped children. A new policy integrating bursaries and federal loans aims to widen access to university or technical training, ensuring equal opportunities for all students.
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Record of Solid Achievement in Education Prompts Growth
Per capita provincial education spending rose from 24 to 86 dollars, a 255 percent increase, with public school enrolment up 29 percent. Grade X enrolment grew 106 percent and Grade XH 193 percent. Vocational places jumped from 800 to 2,440, up 205 percent. Manitoba teacher numbers increased 30 percent and teachers with university degrees rose 72 percent.
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