Assessippi Provincial Park to open by 1970 in Manitoba
Western Manitoba gains a new recreation area as Assessippi Provincial Park forms around the Shel's mouth dam on the Assiniboine River, creating a 40 mile shell valley reservoir. Planned facilities include a beach, campgrounds, picnics, nature trails, toboggan and bobsled trails, and a pavilion with valley views. The project, under the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act, advances with ARDA and Manitoba Tourism and Recreation coordinating efforts.
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Assiniboine
Kamsack
Saskatchewan
Shell Valley
ARDA
Shellmouth
Assessippi
Manitoba
Fitness aids quicker emergency responses and productivity
A federal health department guide Get fit Keep fit notes that a physically fit person responds better in everyday emergencies and tends to work longer without fatigue, boosting overall productivity.
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Federal Health Department
Farm notes on crop insurance claims and cattle shipping sickness
Manitoba crop insurance claims must be filed by November 30 regardless of harvest status. If quality is poor, contact an agent as it affects eligibility for adjustments. Separately, feeder cattle are at risk for shipping fever soon after arrival due to stress. Prevention centers on reducing stress, proper vaccination timelines, and prompt treatment with sulfa drugs or antibiotics if illness occurs.
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Manitoba
Orphans Benefit Under the Canada Pension Plan
Orphans benefits are paid at a flat rate of 25.50 dollars per month for each of the first four dependent children of the deceased contributor and 12.75 dollars per month for each additional child.
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Canada
Maxwell R. McConnell Dies at 59 in Hamiota
Canadian obituary notes Maxwell R. McConnell of Hamiota aged 59, dies November 6 1968. Born in Hamiota he led McConnell Bros. Ltd since 1944, served on the School Board Town Council and Manitoba Liberal Association. Survived by wife Dorothy son Jim Winnipeg daughter Maureen Hamiota brother Hugh Edmundston sister Grace Victoria.
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Hamiota
Island Falls
Saskatchewan
McConnell Bros. Ltd
Manitoba Liberal Association
Children’s Aid Society
Lion’s Club
Dorothy
Jim
Winnipeg
Maureen
Hugh
Municipal Recreation Grants Again Offered
WINNIPEG Manitoba Tourism and Recreation Minister J B Carroll announced continued incentive grants in aid of municipal recreation programs for 1969. Eligible entities include villages towns cities rural municipalities and local government districts. Emphasis on leadership training and instructor provision. Bulletin forms sent to municipal offices. Deadline for grant applications is February 15 1969.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
J. B. Carroll
Carroll
Munity Recreation
Reggie's Ramblings and Weather Warnings
P brisk column notes persistent grumbling about weather and costs. Mentions Sid Greene Eric Wells Paulley NDP leadership struggle and a critique of American leaders Nixon Humphrey Wallace. Ends with a Winnipeg garage sign joke about car bruetters and a cheeky addendum.
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Sid Greene
Eric Wells
Paulley Fella
NDP
Juba
Nixon
Humphrey
Wallace
Winnipeg
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TNS
Russell
Highway 83
Maxwell R. McConnell
Edmundston
New Brunswick
Grace
Victoria
Reggie
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