Togo Mixed Bonspiel Opens With Forty Rinks Competing
Forty rinks took part in the Togo Annual Mixed Bonspiel opening Monday February 17 with five events contested. Winners included Togo led squads in Memorial and Coronation events, and local clubs shared other plaques. Banquet and open house followed. officials thanked visiting teams and look forward to next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
M. Melnyk
Togo Curling Club
W. Appel
Ed Bell
D. Gawley
Roy Elsasser
Hillsburg Council Applies For Recreation Grant
The R. M. Hillsburg council met February 13 1969 with Reeve John Perchaluk Jr presiding. It filed an application for a Public Recreation Commission grant for 1969 and passed By-law No 447 assigning Tax Sale Certificates to Earl Sanders. Members will attend a Municipal Seminar in Brandon March 5 6 with $30 allowances. Carl Semchuk to be paid $2 per hour for operating Cat. Accounts approved. Next meeting set for March 13 1969 at 1:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Recreation Commission
Earl Sanders
Brandon
Carl Semchuk
Hospital Aid Ice Carnival planned for Roblin Arena
Plans for the Roblin Hospital Aid Ice Carnival to be held Friday March 7 at Roblin Arena. Skaters from Yorkton and Roblin clubs perform with a queen contest, costume judging at 8 pm, prizes of 1 and 50 cents, tickets grant queen votes, proceeds support local hospital supplies. Contests include a battle to the finish broomball and door prize draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkton
Roblin Arena
Borden Hawryluk
Roblin Hospital Aid
Mani
Roblin
Calder
Linda Gardner
Mitchell’s Drug Store
Margaret Davey
Roblin Consumers Co-op
Phyllis Ostrowski
Roblin Collegiate
Tummel UCW Meets At Mrs Livingston Home
The Tummel U C W group met February 12 with 11 members present. A quilt frame was active, led by Mrs Grant Buick in worship. Mrs Michael Robin and Mrs Gordon Jory reported on the Swan River Presbyter y meeting, and China study began with talks on early church history and the Tummel Church. The next gathering will be March 12 at Mrs Cliff McCrea’s home.
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Tummel U.C.W
Tummel U. C. W
Wm. Livingston
Grant Buick
Michael Robin
Gordon Jory
Swan River
China
Tummel
Cliff McCrea
Roblin Council Approves Water Fluoridation Purchase
At the November 1968 meeting the Roblin Town Council approved fluoridation of the town water and, at the last meeting, approved purchasing supplies for the program. Fluoride is added to drinking water to prevent tooth decay.
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Roblin
A Job Well Done by Town Snow Cleanup Crew
The town engineer and crew cleaned the snow quickly after last Tuesday and Wednesday’s storm. Good Roads Dept crews were on the highway with snow plows as soon as the storm subsided.
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Good Roads Dept
Piped Oxygen Expansion Approved for Roblin Hospital
The Roblin Hospital Board meeting February 25 approved extending piped oxygen to five more rooms at about 600 dollars including tax. Applications for 1969 hospital privileges from Drs. Leahy Layng and Paul were read and accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Hospital
H. Wilson
Challenge Thrown At Chamber Meeting In Roblin
Roblin Chamber of Commerce hosts February 25 meeting at the Masonic Hall with Parkland Regional Development Corporation manager Ron Kinney presenting a challenge to local businesspeople. Kinney promoted Parkland aims, regional cooperation, and local development across 10 000 square miles from Swan River to McCreary and Russell. Also speaking were Len Tough of the Manitoba Department of Industry and Commerce and M L A Wally McKenzie. Hugh Kines chaired. Sutton and Hilland introduced the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Masonic Hall
Parkland
Kinney
Mr. Kinney
Swan River
McCreary and
Russell
Len Tough
Manitoba Department of Industry and Commerce
Tough
M.L
Wally McKenzie
Hugh Kines
Chamber
Messers F. W. Sutton
J. A. Hilland
Upholstery Basics From A Pro
An expert shares tips for reupholstering with attention to straight grain alignment and proper tension. Center front and back grain lines help keep fabric square, avoid over tightening to prevent wrinkles and yarn damage, and protect padding and springs as the chair is refurbished.
Negotiations Break Down Over 1969 Teacher Salary Terms
February 25 negotiations between the Intermountain School Division No 36 Teachers and Trustees failed to settle a 1969 salary agreement after 22 articles were opened. With no compromise, both sides agree to conciliate via a Concilation Officer and, if needed, a three person Board of Arbitration. The report notes most divisions received salary funding from provincial grants while 20 percent comes from a local levy.
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Intermountain
Minister of Youth and Education
Department of Labour
Board of Arbitration
Public Schools
Board of Trustees
Horticultural Society Realizes $106.25 From Whist Party
The Roblin Horticultural Society held a March meeting with 23 present chaired by Vice President Vi Laird. A Tele phone Whist party on February 21 raised 106.25. Premiums timing for 1969 memberships and a Russell Short Course on March 21 were announced with speakers on annuals, plant culture, gladiolus growing, and flower arranging. A Brandon convention report noted an accident en route and a dislocated shoulder.
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Roblin Horticultural Society
Vi Laird
Russell
United Church
Grant
W. Gray
Stan Gugin
P. J. Peters
Burke McNeil
Chris
Alice Tummon
Brandon
Band Concert Promises Fine Evening With Guest Artists
March 14 spring band concert features extra practice and two guest artists. Miss Linda Setchell, sixteen, will demonstrate baton twirling with an enviable record of 328 trophies and 308 medals in the U S A and Canada. She is a Majorette with the Regina Lions Jr. Band and has won multiple championships and scholarships in Saskatchewan and Moose Jaw events, plus a top finish at a National Twirling Competition in St Paul Minnesota.
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Linda Setchell
Linda
U.S.A
Canada
Regina Lions Jr
St. Paul
Minnesota
Shell River Council Seeks 1969 Recreation Grant
The Shell River Municipality council meeting on February 11 1969 approved filing for the 1969 Community recreation grant. Council allocated 30 for each secretary treasurer and councillors to attend a Municipal Officials Seminar in Brandon plus 10 cents per mile for one car. Tenders for diesel fuel gasoline oil and greases for 1969 opened with bids due March 7. January cheques totaling 14639 99 were confirmed and the next meeting was set for March 7 at 1 30 p.m.
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Shell River
F. H. Wilson
Brandon
Around Town Note on visits during U of M mid-term break
Janice Arnott visited at home during the U of M mid-term break. Shirley Tucker and Joyce Ken drick of Winnipeg spent a few days visiting their homes. The Arnott and Cranwell families hosted relatives from Winnipeg and Borketon over the weekend. Gerald Harper’s farewell party was held Saturday evening.
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Janice Arnott
U of M
Shirley Tucker
Joyce Kendrick
Winnipeg
J. B. Arnott
David Arnott
Arnott
Don Curtis
Borketon
Gerald Harper
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Hillsburg Council
R. M. of
Hillsburg
John Perchaluk, Jr
M. C
Phyllis Ostrowsk
Roblin Hospital Board
J. Stewart
Picker X
Joan
Joan Dickin
Pal
Horticultural Society
Moose Jaw Kinsmen Band Festival
Shell River Council
Roblin Hospital Aid Carnival
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