Miniota Minor Hockey Uplifts Members At Pot Luck
About 135 coaches players and families gathered at the Miniota community centre on Monday April 24 for a pot luck supper. Barry Cornish president introduced the head table including Larry Walker and others. Billy Derlago spoke about his hockey years and future plans.
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Miniota
Barry Cornish
Larry Walker
Sandra Nash
Ron Wiltshire
Jim Clegg
Joe Joseph
Billy Derlago
Lelond to Contest for Portage Marquette NDP
Maude Lelond was nominated by acclamation at Minnedosa Legion Hall for the Portage Marquette NDP. A former federal candidate and member of the Farmers Union, she campaigned on a planned economy amid inflation and unemployment. Sam Askiw, ex Manitoba agriculture minister, spoke in support. About thirty eight hundred dollars was donated by attendees.
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Minnedosa
Portage-Marquette
Sam Askiw
Agriculture
Manitoba
Leland
Maude Leland
R C M P Services Set for Glenboro
Winnipeg Attorney General Gerry Mercier announced R C M P coverage for Glenboro under the province wide police service agreement. The village council requested the service and will bear all costs, with a redeployed officer assigned there. The program, expanded from towns of 500 to 1,500 then up to 5,000 inhabitants, aims to extend policing to smaller communities.
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Winnipeg
Gerry Mercier
R.C.M.P
Mercer
R.C.M
Glenboro
Bridge Club Meet at Ena Ellerington's Home
Muriel Armitage’s absence from the Ladies Bridge Club on April 25th led Ena Ellerington to host at her home. Two tables enjoyed bridge, lunch, and conversation. Thelma Dales won first prize. Mrs Blaich took consolation. Next gathering is May 9 at Mrs Blaich’s at 2 p.m.
Manitoba Vehicle Fatalities Down in Three-Year Trend
Manitoba reports a drop in highway deaths over 1975 to 1977, with 1977 fatalities at 18 per 100,000 people, down 15 percent from 213 in 1976. Drivers rose four percent while vehicles increased six percent. 570,000 licensed drivers and 664,000 vehicles exist. The budget rises to 75 million for construction and 30.9 million for maintenance. Winnipeg streets get 15 million in grants.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Harry Enns
Enns
P.T.H. No
Perimeter Highway
Stonewall
Steinbach
Transportation talks for Two North Centres in Winnipeg area
Discussions with Princess Harbour and Bloodwein communities aim to plan transportation for next season. Ken MacMaster says private operators may provide intermittent service using the MV Edgar Wood cargo barge or other options. The Edgar Wood is not licensed for passenger service on exposed Lake Winnipeg waters. Communities have relied on the department's transportation services division for two years.
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Renewable Resources
Ken MacMaster
Edgar Wood
MacMaster
Lake Winnipeg
Transportation Services Division
Department
Manitoba and Canada sign three year adult training pact
The federal and Manitoba governments sign a three year adult occupational training agreement. Bud Cullen and Keith Cosens pledge $12,721,000 for 1978-79 to fund courses at community colleges and other centres. The deal aims to meet labor market needs with flexible funding and collaborative planning.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Employment and Immigration Canada
Bud Cullen
Keith Cosens
Canada
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Art Heise
T.V
Lelond
NDP
Headingley
Erie
Flin Flon
Pas
Dunlop
Wa Ma
Soab Lake
Thompson
South Lake
Wabowden
Princess Harbour
Bloodwein
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