Canadians celebrate Vimy Ridge victory and nation birth
The article recalls Canada’s 9 April 1917 Vimy Ridge victory as a unifying national moment. It notes four divisions, German defenses, and allied planning that led to a 15 000 strong first wave, with 3 000 dead and 10 000 casualties. It cites lasting memorials and a Canada recognized in peace terms.
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Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Alexander Ross
Vimy Ridge
Vimy
France
Ypres
Festubert
Somme
Byng
Portable stage rental planned for Fair with dressing rooms
The committee approves a portable stage for Fair use and external rental. It will include two dressing rooms and stage lighting provisions. Advertising progress nears completion as Henk Capelle and Walter Arndt report near total funds for the Fair Book ads. Hall committee chair Marge Antony presents the hall exhibits section ready for printing. Special sponsors are assigned to children's exhibits unless requested for adult displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henk Capelle
Walter Arndt
Marge Antony
Manitoba Heritage Certified for This Year
The horse committee received permission to become Manitoba Heritage Certified for the year. Heather Fisher and Jack Mitchell reported low attendance at Farm Daze seminars and the evening banquet. Heather also attended an M.A.A.S. meeting in southern Manitoba.
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Heather Fisher
Jack Mitchell
Heather
Manitoba
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C.S. Woods
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Silver Cross
National Archives of Canada
Sockte DU
Roblin Auto Body
Rossburn
Roblin Cleaners
Roblin
Malabar
Town and Country Radio
The
Roblin North Stars
Kids & Tobacco
Cas
Rie
Council For
Mur-Way Auto
Mitchell's Drug Store
Mur-ray
Planning Act
1St Avenue North West
Province of
L.S. 12
L.S. 13
Dauphin Land Titles Office
Lake of the Prairies
Pauline Crabb
Roblin Planning District
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Roblin Planning
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