Prince Philip honors cadets at Chippewa visit
Prince Philip received a commemorative paddle from the Royal Sea Cadet Corps Qu'pe gy during his Chippewa visit. He also awarded certificates to 16 cadets sea cadets and rangers who earned the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Canada for self-improvement.
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Canada
Metric Conversion Set for Traffic Regulations
Manitoba moves to convert imperial to metric measurements in vehicle registrations effective January 1. Highways Minister Harry J. Enns notes changes target computer systems forms and manuals with no registration fee increases. Examples include 80,000 lb gross weight becoming 36,500 kg and 110,000 lb truck rising to 50,000 kg.
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Manitoba
Westman Region Receives $23 000 in Federal Funds
Urban Affairs Minister Andre Ouellet announced 23000 in federal contributions from CMHC for Westman Region municipalities. Deloraine gets 14833 for sewage expansion serving 70ha existing and 20ha new development. Cypress Planning District receives 8500 for sanitary storm sewer and water plan across Carberry Glenboro and RMs of North and South Cypress. Grants come under Section 52 of the National Housing Act.
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Andre Ouellet
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Westman
Deloraine
Cypress Planning District
Carberry
Glenboro
R.M
North Cypress
South Cypress
Fitness Program Gets Grant To Winnipeg Clubs
Health and Community Services Minister announced a 20000 grant to the Winnipeg Boys and Girls Clubs to support inner city children’s fitness and sport programs. The one time funding from lottery revenues will create more opportunities for participation in sport and fitness activities.
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Sunnyside Manor Opens in Birtle Official Ceremony Set
The Sunnyside Manor Personal Care Home in Birtle will open on Wednesday November 8 1978 at 2 00 pm with federal provincial and local officials invited. The 20 bed facility is part of a Health Centre expansion costing 1 2 million including a 19 bed hospital and clinic services.
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Sunnyside Manor
Gateway Construction
Winnipeg
Birtle Hospital
George Barteaux
Cliff Cottingham
Health Centre
Hard Hard Donner
Valley Hill
Shoal Lake School addition approved for tendering
Shoal Lake The Birdtail River School Division No 38 has approval to go to tender for addition and renovations at Shoal Lake School. Public Schools Finance Board sets maximum support at 660726 dollars and tenders will be called within two weeks.
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