Parliament Hill report on electoral boundary reform and river treaty
Debate over Canada US Columbia River treaty and Bill C-72 to redraw electoral boundaries occupies Parliament for days. Proposals favor independent commissions with 20 percent latitude, provincial commissions, and representation rules for Manitoba and Marquette amid party disputes and possible reallocations after elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castwae
Manitoba
Dauphin
Winnipeg North
Marquette
Provencher
Lisgar
Progressive Conservatives
NPPD
Farm Buildings Short Course in Hamiota
A two day Farm Buildings Short Course will be held in the Hamiota Community Room on March 30 and 31 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Topics include concrete work livestock housing construction rafters ventilation insulation and stud walls. The program notes potential follow up courses if this one succeeds and urges rabies control through skunk population reduction with municipal assistance available for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
District News Highlights From Brandon To Arrow River
Murray Bell took a First Aid Course in Brandon last week. Local families attend horse showing at Regina winter fair. Community extends sympathy to Mr. Charles Nichol on his father’s passing in New Westminster. Arrow River hosts McConnell Cup with Oak River winning. Joe Bonner wins a game. 4H leaders plan Achievement Days at Hamiota. Arrow River’s April 16 date noted. Bonner and Wiggins rinks travel to Oak River for the cup. Multiple visits between families from Vancouver Brandon and Vernon Lockhart. Wilda Lockhart cheers Miniota girls, 36 35 over Russell Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Bell
Brandon
Jim Ross
Bob
Regina
Charles Nichol
New Westminister
Chas Flannery
Vancouver
McGuire
Vernon Lockharts
Wilda Lockhart
Miniota
Russell
Beulah News: Frazer Visit and Warren Hockey Tie
Beulah reports Chas Frazer couple visiting Winnipeg this week. A Beulah crowd attended the Birtle Warren hockey game in Warren. the contest ended 3 3. Warren won by 1. E McCutcheon Ted Wakefield and Mr Heyhoe among travelers. Mrs W H Wakefield died at Birtle District Hospital on Sunday March 15 1964 aged 78. Funeral at Beulah United Church March 19 with interment in Birtle Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Frazer
Winnipeg
Beulah
Birtle-Warren
Warren
Wally Peel
Dave Preston
Dale Gees
E. Warren
E. McCutcheon
Ted Wakefield
St. Boniface Hospital
Heyhoe
Virden
W. H. Wakefield
Birtle District Hospital
Beulah United Church
Birtle
Local Notes from Brandon Weekend Visit and Sale
Faye Leland returned home from Brandon College for the weekend. A cold Tuesday drew a good crowd to a sale conducted by Mr. McKinnon. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Moody of Killarney visited Mr. and Mrs. McKinnon and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Angus McKinnon and Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Leland
Brandon
McKinnon
Clark Moody
Killarney
Angus McKinnon
Jack
Crandall News Chief discusses storms and disruptions
The Crandall News Chief reports this week on storms that blocked roads and stranded people. Easter exams at 1 were disrupted while students travel plans included a trip to Winnipeg where Miss Steen plans a Practical Nursing exam in the city on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Lee
Mardie Steen
Donald Lee
Winnipeg
Death of Mr John Norrie in Vancouver visits Crandall
School closes on Thursday March 26 for Easter holidays and re opens Monday April 6. Mr John Norrie visiting in Vancouver with sons Charles and Frank died suddenly. funeral Thursday at 2 p m Crandall United Church with interment Crandall Cemetery. Sympathy extended to the Norrie family. Mrs E Shier attended EMO course in Brandon. Walter Nichol, former Crandall resident buried in Crandall Cemetery after memorial service in McConnell’s Chapel Hamiota. survived by second wife and three sons Cecil Selsgirth Charles Isabella Bruce Brandon. Service by Rev J Sloan Miniota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Norrie
Vancouver
Charles
Frank
Crandall United Church
Crandall Cemetery
Norrie
E. Shier
Emergency Measures Organization
Brandon
Walter Nichol
New Westminister
B. C
Crandall, Decker and
McConnell
McConnell’s
Miniota Bonspiel Earnings Highlight Rural Curling Winners
The Miniota Bonspiel ran March 2 to 16 with 64 rinks from Arrow River to Virden. Merchants sweep shows W Angus Crandall Timex watches and others in top four. Co op Morrows and Harmsworth lanterns place. Farmers and Citizens prizes listed. Wayne Angus Rink Crandall wins Grand Aggregate. Don Gregory rink takes steak prize. Organizers thank donors, draw master Jack Eastake, caretaker J Fraser and Mrs Fraser.
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Arrow River
Beulah
Binscorth
Birtle
Decker
Elkhorn
Foxwarren
Hamiota
Harmsworth
Hargrave
Isabella
Manson
McCauley
Miniota
Pope
Solsgirth
Two Creeks
Virden
W. Angus
Crandall Timex
H. Richardson
E. Poole
Manson Magazine
L. Martinet
Crandall
L. Heaman
J. Robinson
D. McKean
Russ Leland
Mitchell
Peel
Ford Gardiner
R. Howard
Wm. Peel
P. Dales
E. Burdett
C. Lee
A. Bulger
Crandall - Monkey
Wayne Angus
Don Gregory
Jack Eastake
J. Fraser
I Birdtail River School Division Holds Meeting
The meeting occurred at Shoal Lake on March 10 at 7 30 p.m. Trustees Stimpson Selby Ful ton Rankin attended. A Crandall delegation discussed school matters with Gamb lers District present on transportation and letters from Pratt Lindgren Associations. Minutes from February 26 1964 adopted. The board approved up to 10 for music at Festival activities and reimbursing Gambers District for average transportation costs 1960 61 62 63 with grants. Meeting adjourned to March 17 at 8 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamblers
Miniota W. I. Meeting Recalls March Gathering
The Miniota W. I. met at the Community Centre on March 13 with 11 members and 2 visitors. The creed and motto were read, roll call benefited the hospital, and a gift was planned for Mr. and Mrs. Frazer for rink help. A $10 annual donation to the Myrtle A. Rose scholarship is set, Joan Leland demonstrated ribbon corsages, and chocolates were presented to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota W. I
Myrtle A. Rose
Local Happenings in Miniota March Events
The Irish Supper on March 17 raised 79.55 with many patrons. A good Friday service is planned for Miniota United Church at 11 a.m. on March 27. A new library book shipment arrives for loan from Mrs. A. McKean. Bonspiel lunches netted 397 dollars after expenses. Mrs. F. Goldsborough is in Birtle Hospital. Ted Morton welcomes a son James Scott born March 17 at Hamiota Hospital. C Heapy will show Denmark slides March 31 at 8 p.m. in the Community Centre to aid the Retarded Children's School at Virden est. Miniota girls Basketball proceeds go to the Princess Cup. Student council votes to hold an April 3 dance with Vi's Modernaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota United Church
Ted Morton
James Scott
Hamiota Hospital
C. Heapy
Oak Lake
Denmark
Miniota W. 1
Virdenest
Miniota
Vi’s
Modernaires
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Parliament Hill
J. N. Mandziuk, M. P
Columbia River
Standing Committee On External Affairs
Canada
United States
J. G. Diefenbaker
British Columbia
Alberta
Diefenbaker
House of Commons
Hamidta
Cash Lion-O
Hamidta Theatre
M. Deveson
Isabella News
Beulah News
Arrow River News
Ely Trinity Anglican Church
John Pillings
United Church of Canada
John Sloan
Crandall News
Ibirdtail River
Shoal Lake
Stimpson, Selby, Fulton and Rankin
Gamblers School District
Co Ce
Pratt and Lindgren
Strathclair
Hendry
Department of Education
Funk
USTM
Kupp
W. I. Meet
W. IL
F. Goldsborough
Birtle Hospital
Collegiate News
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