Regional contest set for November eight in Thompson
School trustees said two students were chosen in a very close contest last week. They advance to the regional contest in Thompson on November 8. The regional winner goes to Winnipeg for the provincial contest with a trophy for one year awarded to the winner's school.
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Thompson
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Library and museum plan face opposition in town
The article notes a local club proposing a building to house both the Library and the Little Northern Museum. Sam Waller, museum owner, received offers to move the museum to the United States, and villagers fear losing the tourist draw. The library had been a voluntary effort in the Robinson Store before relocation.
Court House Post Office Sparked Municipal Venture
The text notes that the Court House and Post Office site became the seed for a municipal venture, marking a transition from courthouse utility to city led enterprise.
Parking changes proposed near Provincial Building
Councillor Wilchowy notes dangerous corner near the Provincial Building and announces a new parking area on Cook Street from Second to Third. He cites parking loss and plans for south area markings, a feasibility study by the Town Superintendent, and meter removals near Harry Trager and near Paris Cafe.
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Harry Trager
Paris
Far Contd Shortage Delays Processing Personnel
Due to a shortage of staff we are unable to take the…
Trapping Permits Set for Muskrat Salvage Areas
Officials say the marsh will yield muskrats in spring and permits to salvage muskrats will be issued this fall in zones including Nore, Moose Lake, Carrot Valley, Pasquia Lake, Pelican, Lake Six, Sask ecam Lake, Lake 14, Lake 36, and Lower Hill Island zones M N and O depending on water levels. All fine fur permit holders may salvage muskrats in their trapping areas.
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Moose Lake
Carrot Valley
Pasquia Lake
Pelican
Lake Six
Saskecam Lake
Lower Hill Island
Manitoba minister presses for clear Medicare statement
Manitoba Health and Social Services Minister George Johnson demands a federal clear statement on Medicare enforcement. He warns ground rules may change and cites Ottawa’s phased health grants and the health resources fund as undermining provincial planning and costs. He presses the November Ottawa talks for assurances ahead of Manitoba’s April 1 target for program operation.
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Manitoba Health and Social Services
George Johnson
Johnson
Manitoba
Ottawa
Canada
Health Resources Fund
Federal cutbacks strain Manitoba Indian health effort
Dr. Johnson argues Ottawa treated Indian medical care as a moral obligation in 1965 but a federal civil servant recently announced service cuts. The change would add 4 to 5 million dollars in provincial costs as Manitoba, with the highest per capita Indian population, seeks regional support to meet the need.
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Ottawa
Manitoba
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