W I Board Meeting Held In Hamiota September 20
Women's Institute of South west A region met in Hamiota on September 20 with Isabelle Lamb chairing. Twenty two of 29 board members attended along with three visitors, and new convenors were named for all standing committees including Agriculture and Cultural Activities. A mini school plan was discussed, with Birtle and Arden hosting dates in November. Eileen Wilson reported on the Winnipeg provincial board meeting, and conventions for 1979 and 1978 were noted, with emphasis on reading WI News and preparing resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Women’s Institute of
W.I. Board
Doreen Jenner
Cordova
Lorna Turner
Erickson
Dorothy Finkbeiner
Isabella
Edna Chapman
Brandon
Beryl Burt
Oak River
June McGee
Arden
Georgia Hyndman
Cardale
Peg Clarke
Miniota
Audrey Bunn
Two Creeks
Eileen Wilson
Birtle and
Eilleen Wilson
Winnipeg
Institute News
W.I. News
Saskatoon
Manitoba
T.V
Maud Leland
Killeen
Forest Fires Loss Down In Manitoba Says Minister
Manitoba Renewable Resources and Transport minister Ken MacMaster reports total forest fire losses will drop to about 15 percent of last year at 37 200 acres this year with 15 000 acres lost in one Snow Lake fire. He forecasts firefighting costs near 2.5 million versus 3.5 million last year and 3.1 million in normal years. Through mid September there were 363 fires versus 831 last year, with about 25 more fires expected before November 15 when the year closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Renewable Resources and Transportation Services
Ken MacMaster
Manitoba
Snow Lake
MacMaster
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