Kiwanis Club Institutes New Award for Community Service
Brandon Assiniboine Kiwanis introduces the Don Woods Memorial Award for Community Service to honor a Southwestern Manitoba citizen whose actions uplift the community. Nomination details request name, age, address, employment, family, and a brief justification. 1977 award applications close March 24, 1978.
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Brandon
Kiwanis Club
Brandon Assiniboine
Brandon Assiniboine Kiwanis Club
Manitoba
Kiwanis Club of
Assiniboine
Don Woods
Southwestern
Westman
Kiwanis
Westmanare
Assiniboine Co
P.F. Campbell
Balmoral Bay
Man
RZA
Churchill Diversion Flow to be Reduced in Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro will cut the Notigi outflow from 30 000 cfs to 15 000 cfs by April 12 in staged steps starting March 15 to prevent spring flooding at Nelson House and Thompson. Water levels at Nelson House are expected to fall 1 to 2 inches daily, totaling 4 1/2 to 6 feet by month end. Thompson follows a similar pattern with later timing. Plans may adjust as breakup progresses, Burntwood River averages April 28 but varies from April 12 to May 12.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Hydro
Nelson House
Thompson
Burntwood
Birtle Health Auxiliary Reports Annual Meeting Notes
The Birtle and District Health Auxiliary held its second annual meeting on March 13 1978 noting hospital renovations reduced activity. Reports cover fundraisers, cookbook project, donations to Memorial and Giving Gift Fund, and membership totals. New executive listed with fees adjusted to two dollars.
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Birtle and District Health Auxiliary
Birtle
Hannah Reid
M. Tack
W I Meet MINIO TA March Meeting Notes and Gifts
Nine members met at Miss E Reynolds home for the March W I gathering after February cancellation. Creed in unison opened the session with a thought for the day by Mrs Wes Leland. Correspondence and fundraising notes dominated the agenda with future resolutions and local history activities. Tea followed as slippers were shown and discussed, with Miss E Reynolds hosting the tea.
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E. Reynolds
Creed
Wes Leland
Rolling Dale
the Andrews
M.W.I
Children’s Hospital Book Mart
Manitoba Historical Society
Brandon
P.J. Peters
W.I
Manitoba Environmental Council
Eileen Brake
T.V
Hamiota District Health Centre
Red Cross
Skidoo Club
Sunshine
D. Forsyth
J. Stowe
G. Long
Golden Age Club Meeting At Miniota Hosts And Talent
Members of the Golden Age Club met at the Miniota Community Centre on March 15 with twenty four present. Wynona Ladies Club hosted and Mrs Hodgins MC’d. Ethel Price offered humorous readings, G Hodgins performed violin and F Bowles piano, and pupil performers Carla Brown and Tracy Peel debuted. Whist prizes went to Mrs Cook and Mrs Mabel Schmaus. Lunch featured Irish stew and birthday cake for Dean Bryant. Next gathering April 19.
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Miniota
Wynona Ladies Club
Hodgins M
J. Weins
Dean Bryant
J. Cook
Mabel Schmaus
A. Hill
K. Monkman
Monkman
Mr. Hodgins
O. Blaich
Bridge Club Meet at MINIOTA Hosted by Barrett
Evelyn Barrett hosted the Ladies Bridge Club on March 14 with ten ladies present eight at bridge and two at scrabble. Rae Armitage spelled off Barrett. Mrs Stowe also played. High score went to Mrs Biaich, Rae Armitage placed low. Lunch praised. Peg Stewart to host next meeting March 28 at 8 p.m.
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Miniota
Evelyn Barrett
Mrs. Stowe
Rae Armitage
Evelyn
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Kiwanis Club Institutes
Minot
Woods
Churchill
Fis
Hospital Auxiliary
Dr. Seuss Book Club
Lucille Fulton
Sylvia Marshall
Ethel Farquhar
Teena Cottingham
Verna Fulton
W. I. Meet
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