Births in Calgary and Wildwood families announce babies
David Falkowsky reports the birth of his grandson Jaffrey David Chase on December 2 1976 at Calgary Hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. Proud parents are Byron and Joyce Chase. Mr and Mrs Butch Benesch of Wildwood Alberta announce the birth of their son Jason William on November 11 1976 weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces. Andre and Beatrice Chabot announce the safe arrival of their son Paul Yves Lionel born November 23 1976 at 10 29 AM weighing 7 pounds 20 percent inches. Natalie is a sibling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Falkowsky
Jaffrey David Chase
Calgary Hospital
Byron
Joyce. Chase
Butch Benesch
Bonnie Bruce
Wildwood
Alta
Jason William
Andre
Beatrice Chabot
Paul Yves Lionel
Natalie
50 & Over Club Christmas Party Plans
The 50 and Over Club hosts a Christmas Supper and Party next Sunday with turkeys funded by club funds and other dishes donated by members. Entertainment after supper is Looking Good. The centre promotes bake sales, crafts, and weekly and monthly activities as it fills with festive decor.
Extension for rejoining Grain Stabilization Program announced
Western Grain Stabilization Administration Winnipeg reports an extension for rejoining the program. Postmarks before December 31, 1976 will be accepted with no penalties or loss of privileges. Rejoining producers regain full participant status. Also ordering wood shelterbelts from the PFRA Tree Nursery at Indian Head is urged with early orders favored for best selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Grain Stabilization Administration
Winnipeg
J. F. Mants
P.F.R.A
Indian Head
Around Town Surprises and Farewells Highlight Local News
Mrs Jean Jaasund visited her son in law and daughter G B Sigurdson in Transcona for two weeks. A surprise house warming for Art Cockerill’s was held November 26 with games social time and a group gift. A farewell party for Bill Gagoff and family occurred November 5 1976 in Mississauga as they move to Kamsack Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Jaasund
G. B. Sigurdson
Transcona
Art Cockerill
Cockerill
Raymond McMilan
San Gabriel
California
Rose Coyne
Beatrice McMilan
Dauphin
Man
George Charman
Jack Beerman
Bill Gagoff
Mississauga
Bill
Mary
Kamsack
Sask
Review Office Hours Adjusted for Winter Season
The review office announces weekend hours on Saturdays from 2 to 5 p.m. during cold weather and Friday evening hours from 7 to 9 p.m. until Christmas. Regular hours remain Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Merridale Garden Club elects officers at first November meeting
Merridale Garden Club held its first meeting on November 14 at Blaine Cockerill's home with 18 members and 12 visitors. 4-H Aid Betty Nykyforak shared ideas to involve mini members. bake sale planned for December. next meeting at Dean Cockerill's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merridale Garden Club
Blaine Cockerill
Betty Nykyforak
Helen ‘Kape‘z
Jimmy Proski
Greg Ludwig
Nicholas Kapetz
Maria Cockerill
Marge Kapez
Cheryl Cockerill
4-H
Dean Cockerill
Parkland Feeder Meets to Discuss Cattle Markets and Trade
The Parkland Feeder Association met at Roblin on November 26 with 18 farm operators in attendance. Guest speaker Roman Hrytsak of Canfax Market Information Services spoke on international cattle populations, noting New Zealand and Australia rising while the US and Canada decline. A resolution urged limits on offshore beef imports and similar measures to U S trade laws for producer and consumer benefit. The group praised Canfax Marketing Information and outlined Manitoba Beef Growers Marketing Information Service launched weeks earlier, with Canfax supplying background data. Manitoba stockmen can call 942-0413 for market info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkland Feeders’ Association
Roblin
Roman Hrytsak
Canfax Market‘ing Information Services
Calgary
Hmysak
New Zealand
Australia
United States
Canada
Eugene Whelan
Hrytsak
Manitoba
Confax
Manitoba Beef Growers
Goose Lake High Wins Zone Volleyball Title at Home
Goose Lake High girls win the zone finals after a day of close volleyball action. Raiders fall in the South final to Swan River, while Angels advance to provincial play in Steinbach. Junior High tournaments include Ingtis Russell Gilbert Plains Grandview Robin. Sr9 girls reach semi finals before losing to Grandview. Guests spoke on university life and postsecondary options for seniors and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Lake High
Swan River
Dauphin
Raiders
Angels
Steinbach
Ingtis
Russell
Gilbert Plains
Grandview
Robin
Don Crowhurst
Brandon University
Des Bevis
John Friesen
Studens
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Red River
Vehicle registration basis to be changed in Manitoba
Highways Minister Peter Burtniak announced a weight based system for motor vehicle licence fees, replacing wheelbase as the basis. Premier Schreyer said the switch promotes lighter cars using less gasoline, with main benefit aimed at heavier vehicles. 1976 and 1977 models pay full weight fees. older cars get reductions up to 25 percent until reaching the new level. Examples include a 1976 Toyota Corona and an Oldsmobile Cutlass showing higher new fees versus old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Burtniak
Bottle drive yields funds for World Jamboree trip
Cubs and scouts praised the weekend bottle drive with proceeds earmarked to send scouts to the World Jamboree in Prince Edward Island this summer. Research at Regina Agriculture Canada investigates thrips from Argentina to curb ragweed allergies and relieve hay fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward Island
Regina
Agriculure
Canada
Argentina
Trophies Awarded At Speech Arts Festival
The Parkland Fall Festival in Roblin over November 16 17 18 drew many entries from Grandview and Gilbert Plains with strong College participation. Adjudicators Judy Acheson and Freda Danielson presided over speech choir spoken poetry and public speaking.
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Parkland
Roblin
Grandview
Gilbert Plains
St. Vladimirs College
Robin
Judy Acheson
Freda Danielson
Cromarty Holds Annual Meeting With Officers Reappointed
The Cromarty club held its annual meeting on December 6 in its hall. Officers to serve another year include President Marie Mohr Vice President Joel Schneider and Secretary Treasurer Erwin Baumung. Committee members listed alongside, plus plans for a January 21 whist card party and event coordinators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Mohr
Joel Schneider
Erwin Baumung
Claudia Schneider
Edith Nott
May Evans
George
Odetta Pearton
Charles
Lottie Kelly
Irma Waggoner
Mamie Davis
Glen
Shirley Becker
Theresa Baumung
Erma Waggoner
Lotie Kelly
Liz
Marie
Cubs Hold Father Son Banquet and Investment Night
The Robin 1st Cubs and Scouts hosted their annual banquet with over 100 attendees. Adults listed include Al Bernard leader Dave Cooke chairman Arnold Jose vice chair Winnie De Groot social convenor. More volunteers needed. contact Mr Bernard at 937 4300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin 1St Cubs
al Bernard
Dave Cooke
Arnold Jose
Winnie de Groot
Cubs
Mr. Bernard
John Arnott Rink Tops Farmers' Mixed Bonspiel
The Farmers Mixed Bonspiel opened Friday at Roblin Curling Rink with 26 rinks from Cader Inglis Makaroff San Clara and Roblin. Winners included John Arnott rink Florence Schmelligers Vernon Kerawel and Alice Fingas of Inglis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Cader
Inglis
Makaroff
San Clara
Roblin Memorial Hall
Emil
Texaco Service
James Arnott
Florence Schmellinger
Vernon Kerawel
Kinette Club of Roblin Organizes Local Charities
The Roblin Kinette Club formed in September 1969 to aid the Kinsmen and promote community service. Each year they sponsor the Brownies scholarship a poetry trophy and the Parkland Speech Arts Festival plus hospital auxiliary events and various fundraisers. This year they plan to buy an ice scraper for the artificial ice and hosted a German themed fundraiser with 250 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Kinette Club
Parkland
Als‘sihe Hospital
Kinette
StephanowTwenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Mr and Mrs John Stephanow of Robin were honored at a November 13 community center party marking their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. About 150 relatives and friends attended, with Mr Joe Hewko as master of ceremonies and Mrs Mary Serwa among the bridesmaids. The couple were presented with a seven piece dinette set and enjoyed cake and dancing, joined by five sons one daughter and numerous relatives. Out of town guests came from Kelowna Port Coquitlam Redvers Graphetes Winnipeg Pine River and Cranberry Portage among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stephanow
Robin
Bield
Supner
Joe Hewko
Grace
Fred Boyanski
Dan Kumechuck
Mary Serwa
Florence Hewko
Dan Klimehuck
Tred Boyanski
Ruby Titanich
Ruby Belanger
Liz Boyanski
Liz, Nath
Ann Taylor
Lillian Titanich
Kelowna
B. C
John
Eddie
Anthony
Kenny
Timmy
Debbie
Arnold Dube
Derek
Garth Dube
Stanley Titanich
Nebbe
Joe Hewto
Albert Serwa
Philp Belanger
Keith Titanich
Dave Serwa
B.C
Karen Joseph
Port Coquitam
Ken Dube
Redvers
Sask
Bu Kuk
Adam Semen
Meg Tern Soma
Frank Serwa
Pine River
D- Charbonneau
Winnipeg
Sherry Maliteau
Cranberry Portage
Man
Fire Precautions Urged For Holidays
Manitoba officials urge cautious Christmas decorating with fresh trees artificial varieties and electric lights to prevent fires. Minister Russ Paulley warns trees must be water kept away from flames and escape routes and lights CSA certified and nonflammable decorations used. Smoke-free zone around the tree and proper pruning of lighting outlets are emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ Paulley
Paulley
Pauley
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Islay Simpson
Ag.rep
Harold Boughton
Rejoining Grain Stabilization
Canada Department of Agriculture
News
Merridale
Met
Dennis Antony
Speech
Robin Kinette Club
Wendy Hooper
Anne Newton Memorial
Cindy Brezinski
Syd L. Yerama
Tors
Brenda Cairns
Debbe Andres
P. J. Gaber and Sons
Sharon Radwanski
Mark ’69
Mark Ninowskyj
Order of Eastern Star
Debbie Andres
CKDM
Michael Kwiatkowski
Roman Bociurkin
Dorothy Sangster
Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Cass
Bank of Montreal
Goose Lake
Aikin’s
Cromarty
John Arnott
Doug Hunter
Water Lesiar
Bill Truffyn
David Baranoski
Macleods
Ken Grundy Ri
Gerald Shymko
Ca‘der
Bruce Davis
Kozmeniuk
Chas
Schmelinger
Dmetro Stephaniuk
Bill Arnott
Beth Hojnocki
Eugene Aramenito
Keith Radford
Vi Poucher
Kinettes
Mrs. J. Stephanow
Roblin Intermediate School
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