Foster Gets Tourism on Interim Basis
Winnipeg Foster Advertising will handle Manitoba government tourism account on an interim basis until full marketing presentations from Winnipeg agencies are obtained. Tourism Minister Bob Banman announced the replacement of Dunsky Advertising, which had held the account since 1970, due to urgency in launching a tourism promotion campaign delayed for several months.
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Winnipeg
Foster Advertising
Manitoba
Bob Banman
Foster
Dunsky Advertising
Banman
Dunsky
United States
Tourism ad shift prompts quick Winnipeg agency move
Banman notes tourism promotions lag while the province seeks a fast transition, with Dunsky Advertising unable to handle the tourism account. Foster Advertising will start work immediately as formal proposals are prepared.
Ottawa Urged to Act on Rail Grain Tie up
Agriculture Minister Jim Downey urged Transport Minister Otto Lang to take immediate action to end Manitoba grain rail delays. He cited plugged elevators and slow movement due to snow and diverted cars, warning spring road restrictions will worsen rail hauls. Copies went to Whelan Horner and selected MPs and Manitoba MLAs.
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Ottawa
Winnipeg
Jim Downey
Otto Lang
Manitoba
Downey
Eugene Whelan
Industry, Trade and Commerce
Jack Horner
Miniota Council Sets 1978 Budget and Grants
Miniota Manitoba council meets March 14 1978 at 10 00 a m. Present are all members and Reeve Lockhart. They discuss Texaco fuel tenders approved with May 1 1978 deliveries and readings of By laws 1753 and 1754. They allocate grants to several organizations, set hourly rates for road work, appoint Miniota Fire Department personnel, plan a P R 355 meeting, approve February financials, and authorize payments totaling about 11 015. }
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Miniota
Man
Reeve Lockhart
Dept. of Municipal Affairs
Twin Valley Co-op
Texaco Canada
Crandall
Hudson Bay
Isabella Community Centre
Finance Committee
Ted Moffat
Water Resources
L. Kelly
Duck’s Unlimited
Winnipeg
Texaco Canada Ltd
T. W. Stewart
L. C. Bryant
West Man Regional Development Corporation
Brandon
Reeve V. N. Lockhart
Mayors and Reeves
Strathclair
Municipal
Robert Hirst
Children’s Aid Society
Salvation Army
St. John Ambulance
Canadian Arthritis Society
Muscular Dystrophy Association
International Peace Gardens
Canadian Mental Health Association
Boy Scouts of Canada
Virden Agricultural Society
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Manitoba Good Roads Association
Hudson Bay Route Association
S Association
Hamiota
Blanshard
Citizenship Awards Presented to Manitoba Honorees
Dr Ed udson of Hamiota and Mr Wadham of Maniota receive the 1977 Citizenship Award at Government House on Thursday March 23 1978. Sponsored by the Tourist and Convention Association of Manitoba Inc the program honors Manitobans whose community and province contributions improve life. Selection is by an independent committee typically including past winners.
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Edudson
Hamiota
Mr. Wadham
Maniota
F.L. Kin
Manitoba
Government House
The
Tourist and Convention Association of Manitoba Incorporated
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CBC
Pete Gzowski
Arrow Marsh
Pat Dales
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