Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival Tour Recap
The writer recounts a promotional tour across Manitoba centers including Winnipeg. Dignitaries, press and broadcasters participated from 4:30 to 7:80 PM to promote Manitoba recreation and winter fun. The highlight was meeting Bobby Hull in Winnipeg and presenting a Shaganaper tie. The trip left a lasting impression of Northern Manitoba and the Trappers Festival.
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Grand Forks
Fargo
Bismarck
Minot
T. V
Manitoba
Annis Stukis
Winnipeg
Bobby Hull
Dave Allan
Whiteshell Prov
George Marsh
Wip
Diane Deruke
Queen Festival du Vougeure
Lois Talbot
Jim Bell
Falcon Lake
Bob Locke
Wp. Towist Convention Association
Winnipeg Jets
Ottawa Nationals
Annis
Jets
Festival budgets raise prizes and fees for Trappers' event
Festival plans boost prizes across all races led by freight and big races, with first prize up to 500 in freight and junior race top money doubling to 200. New seventh prize added, overall prize total up by 925. Entry fees for the World Championship race double to 20, and Budgets and grants discussed with Department of Tourism requests. Verbal notes from Labatt's rep and Trappers' Festival signs noted for improvement.
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Department of Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
George Takashima
Paul Bourque
Labatt's
Thompson
No. 10
George
Fur Queen Contest Seeks Candidates with Extended Deadline
Dianne Hastings reports rules are being sent to surrounding communities to encourage Queen candidates for the 1973 Fur Queen contest. Deadline for entries is December 16. Advertisements have been mailed and tickets ordered for distribution soon. Last year the sponsor kept 50 percent of ticket sales. this year the committee offers 40 percent until quota is reached.
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Bailey
Bourque
Labatt
Quotas Adjusted Favor Candidate in Hiest Community
The article notes that 60 percent of sales figures are cited and that quotas for the candidate have been slightly adjusted this year, aimed at making it easier for Hiest community supporters to qualify their candidate.
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Hiest
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