Parents Oppose School Closing at Miniota meeting
Seventy parents at Miniota Junior High discussed closing the Kindergarten to Grade 4 school. They cited economic reasons but argued closures bring more disadvantages. A delegation will attend the June 19 divisional meeting, with a final decision set for June 27 in Crandall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Ivan Armitage
Birdtail River
Jim Clegg
Neil McDonald
Les Bryant
Noreen Stowe
Eileen Stamford
Kay Leland
Barry Cornish
Crandall
Olive Ann Argue Honored At MINIOTA-A Shower
A community shower for Olive Ann Argue took place June 20 at the Community Centre Hall. Lynda Couvier and Irene Armitage led games. Wendy Leland, Dorothy Taylor and Linda Watters sang You Light Up My Life. Guests included Olive Ann, her mother Mrs Coke Argue, grandmother Mrs Chris Ellerington, groom’s mother Mrs Don McKean, and grandmother Mrs Ruth McKean. Debbie Bryant gave the presentation address. Gifts were presented in a barrel by Kittie and Sean Lait in Western dress as Mrs S Taylor provided music. Olive Ann expressed thanks, then teas and darities were served. gifts included a broiler-baker oven, kitchen clock, electric can opener and spice rack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Ann Argue
Lynda Couvier
Irene Armitage
Wendy Leland
Dorothy Taylor
Linda Watters
Coke Argue
Chris Ellerington
Don McKean
Ruth McKean
Debbie Bryant
Olive Ann
Kittie
Sean Lait
Bridge Club Notes Miniota June 20 Gathering
Eight ladies played bridge at Mary McKean's with seven regulars and guest Neil Chalmers. Mary served lunch. Mrs Blaich topped the scores and Mildred Attwood won the consolation prize. Club will not meet in two weeks due to upcoming events. members will be notified of the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McKean
Neil Chalmers
Mary
Mrs. Blaich
Mildred Attwood
Beef subsidy payments mailed to Manitoba beef producers
The Manitoba Beef Producers Income Assurance Program has mailed 1977 subsidies estimated at 2,018,000 to about 3,000 contract holders. Average payment about 672 per producer. The program guarantees coverage when market prices fall below production costs for calves and slaughter animals.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Beef Producers
Jim Penney
Manitoba Beef
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Downey
Beef Producers
Manitoba Beef Producers’ Income Assurance Office
Norquay Building
Municipal Ball Wind-Up at Hoopers Lake
Hooper s Lake hosts the Miniota Municipality wind up where 130 children ages 5 to 14 in 12 teams enjoy final fastball games, a swim and a weiner roast. The event honors twelve years of mixed baseball begun by Isabella Miniota and Beulah representatives and relies on extensive volunteer work from parents coaches and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper’s Lake
Miniota
Isabella
Beulah
Grant Approved for Red-Fit Construction in Winnipeg
Manitoba approves a $250,000 grant to Red-Fit, Inc. to fund a medical rehabilitation fitness centre in Winnipeg at Taylor Avenue and Waverly Street. The facility will host a 200-metre four-lane track, exercise areas, labs, and a post coronary assessment area with costs covered by user fees and lottery proceeds. Community groups including the Winnipeg Foundation and Kinsmen Club support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Red-Fit, Inc
Bud Sherman
Taylor Avenue
Waverly Street
Red- Fit, Inc
Western Express
Co-op Anniversary Contest Winners at Twin Valley and Miniota
Winners of Federated Co-ops 50th Anniversary Contest announced from April 10 to May 26 1976 at Twin Valley Co op Birtle and Miniota include Ron Samchuk Janice Appleyard and others in photography artist and craft categories. Entries were on display in Birtle Co op Grocery Store for a week before advancing to district W4 at Swan River on June 23 1978 with further rounds at Saskatoon in February 1979. Judges named for each category praised the top finishers and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Federated Co-op
Twin Valley Co-op
Birtle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bridge Club
Municipal Ball
Reggie
Authors Society
England
Canada
Ron Samchuk
Janice Ap
Pleyard
Winnona Wotton
Herb Henry
Craftistee Ariss
R. L. Miniota
Saskatoon
Steele McLennan
Dwight Stewart
Peter Gow
Ralph Cochrane
Gaye Routley
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