Rural Manitoba letter praises self reliance and centennial plans
A Stonewall Argus letter from a Manitoba farmer argues ARDA aid should showcase local success stories and preserve rural pride. The piece urges celebrating self reliance, highlights urban renewal as centennial projects, and calls a sand blasting of the Legislative Buildings to restore their look before Manitoba’s centennial. The note also notes the Manitoba Travel and Convention Association campaign and the 2400 Golden Boys volunteer effort.
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Stonewall Argus
Interlake
Manitoba
Department of Public Works
Manitoba Golden Boys Movement Endorsement by Mayor
Mayor Jim Burgess of Russell commends the Manitoba Golden Boys Movement. He urges community-minded Manitobans to support the Golden Boys, noting the association’s 1950 incorporation and its provincewide work. The program invites participation and pride in belonging to Manitoba's Golden Boys.
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Golden Boys
Jim Burgess
Russell
Manitoba Golden Boys Movement
Manitoba
Master Angler winners crown 1964 65 season fishing highlights
The first Master Angler list shows a diverse set of catches across Manitoba lakes. Big pike reported on Lee River Falcon Lake and Winnipeg River, with notable walleye from Falcon Lake May 18 by J. W. Purse Winnipeg. Dorothy Lake yields top perch and a 1 lb 10 oz fish by William Thiess. Five qualifying smallmouths from Crowduck Lake and rainbows from William and Persse Lakes and Boissevain Reservoir. a lone whitefish from Dorothy Lake by William Knapp. no lake trout entered. Endorses peak fishing ahead, with Cross Lake out of bounds June 1–18.
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Lee River
Falcon Lake
Winnipeg River
J. W. Purse
Winnipeg
Dorothy Lake
William Thiess
Crowduck Lake
William and Persse Lakes
Boissevain Reservoir
Splake
West Hawk
Scotty Lakes
William Knapp
Whiteshell
Nutimik
Dorothy
Lac du Bonnet
Bird River
Bird Lake
Interlake
Narrows
Grand Rapids
Cross Lake
Lynch Point
Assiniboine
Brandon
Rossburn
Manipego Beach
Toutes
National anthem debate and flags spark British humor
Readers discuss changing O Canada lyrics and flag designs, noting patriotism, inclusion for citizen Canadians, and tensions over symbols. A Winnipeg-Québec tone recalls Legion chats and nickname curiosities, with reflections on national identity and a refurbished Golden Boy statue.
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Manitoba Travel and Convention Association
Canada
Barry Madore
Kenneth Armstrong
Ottawa
U.S
Royal Astronomical Society
TNS
ROD & Gun Digest
R. T
Bill” Robinson
United States
Ted North
Mike
Willie King
Shrine Circus
B.C
Midwest
The
Reggie
Roblin Review
Sam
Reblin
Polka Kings
Westinghouse
Consolidated Electric
Davis Electric - Dauphin
Man
Roblin
Typewriter
First Avenue
ATLAS
Tractor Kiters
Esso
Royal’ Bank
Royal
Stella Perchaluk
P.O
Roblin, Manitoba
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