Churchill Tour Tales From a Multinational Group
The narrative describes tour experiences with large crowds in Churchill with two showings, celebrating anniversaries and birthdays including a 45th wedding anniversary and an 82nd birthday. It notes travelers from California, South Dakota, Missouri nicknamed Fidel Castro, and a Chicago group planning Europe travel. A Toronto visitor recalls whale fin soup at a whaling station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Zia
South Dakota
U.S
Missouri
Fidel
Castro
Chicago
Canada
Nwt
Maritimes
Europe
Toronto
Churchill
Flin Flon Visit Praises Chamber Efforts and Train Tours
The writer commends the Chamber of Commerce for a well organized trip to Flin Flon and nearby centres. Visitors praised community concerts by amateur artists and the overall program. The piece urges others to save and join future chronicle trips offered by the National Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Chamber of Commerce
Flin Flon
Commerrce
Churchill
National Railway
Hone profile highlights extensive adventure and aviation record
Hone has hunted across North America and killed various bears and game. He holds a commercial pilot license and served in the RCAF from war start to armistice, discharged as Wing Commander AFC and Bar. He started multiple local businesses including a general store, hardware and sporting goods store, service station, Robinson Variety Store, a garage and an airlines venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hone
North America
North
Hone
RCAF
Canada
A.F.C
Robinson Variety
Commercial Airways
Karen's eight mile swim tests endurance and grit
Karen battled cramps and head winds across eight miles to Mile 25, resting and fueling with chicken syrup and water. She swam at 44-46 strokes per minute, deciding to attempt the Clearwater Lake crossing to 17 miles, a goal she set in July and won this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen
Clearwater Lake
the Herald
Hitchhikers Relive Road Trip Through Manitoba Stops
The travelers recall meals and roughing it as they visit a Ranch near Erickson and reconnect with Bernie Ocallaghan, a former RCMP constable, in Dauphin. They also meet Pete Langelle, a fellow sportsman, during their journey from Winnipeg toward The Pas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Yakymin
John Yakymin
Flamingo
Winnipeg
Erickson
Dauphin
Bernie O’callaghan
RCMP
Pas
Pete Langelle
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Phyl’s Confectionery & Grocery
DEL
C. K. Taylor
G.A. Lise
P.O. Box
The
Ogre
Pas Tire & Battery
Carrot River
Heintzman Pianos
Joyce Colgan
Ivy Leagu
ARROW
Ritchie
Jantzen
Orion
McGregor
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