Polish Descent Gathers Joy as New Pope Is Elected
Eugene Verhulst reports Canadian Polish communities celebrate John Paul II's papal election. People in Winnipeg and Gimli recall past visits, recall Poland’s faith, and vow prayers for unity. Islanders discuss distance from Rome and Krakow and reflect on the historic break from tradition.
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Pericle Felici
Karol Cardinal
Wojtila
John Paul II
Winnipeg Free Press
Ecco
Polaco
Antonio Sarso
Sardinia
Karol Wojtila
Krakow
Polace
College of Cardinals
Poland
Russell
Gimli
St. Benedict’s Priory
Masters Avenue
Winnipeg
Canada
Roblin
Edmonton
Rome
Visiting Cockerill Family In Roblin Area
Dave Cockerill of Fort MacMuray Alberta spent time in the Roblin area visiting his parents John and Rosie Cockerill and other relatives and friends. Mr Bill Woodhouse of Brandon is a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Cockerill
Fort
MacMuray
Alberta
Roblin
John
Rosie Cockerill
Bill Woodhouse
Brandon
Merridale Community News and Halloween Celebrations
The Merridale 4-H group held a meeting on October 29 with films on Wildlife in Manitoba and a shared lunch. Neighbors hosted visitors, attended dances, and prepared costumes for a very successful Halloween party at Merridale School.
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Roy
Liz Cockerill
Bill
Keith
Vina Cockerill
Vina
Frank Crudden
Calgary
Gary
Bonnie Cockerill
Churchbridge
Cara Prier
Nel Prier
Cara
Hallowe'en
Merridale
Merridale 4-H
Manitoba
Jim Proskie
Doris Proskie
Lorene Ward
Cheryl Cockerill
Ken Proskie
Winnipeg
Ray
Audrey Smelski
Dauphin
Alex Smelski
Morton Cockerill
Mike Sanders
Wayne Cockerill
Sadie Hawkins
Jackie Cockerill
Arlington Beach
Sask
Free Methodist Church
Merridale Community Club
Gerry and
Lou Doucette
Merridale School
Reggie’s Ramblings on Fame at St Regis Lobby
Two men in the St Regis Hotel lobby discuss fame and a famed name. One notes C D Howe has a terrific reputation, then clarifies the reference as Gordie. The brief exchange pokes fun at mistaken identity.
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St. Regis
C.D Howe
Howe
Gordie
TV listing for CBC Winnipeg November 3–10 1978
Channel schedules show CBC Winnipeg programming from November 3 to 10 1978. Daily lineups include cartoons, dramas, news, sports and specials with titles such as Sesame Street The Beachcombers CFL Football Cosmos. Highlights feature NHL Hockey Saturday sports, Mary Tyler Moore, The Goodies, 24 Hours News and The National.
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Channel 8
Cbc-Tv
Winnipeg
Mary Tyler Moore
Charlie Chaplin
The
Goodies
TV Listings for Shamrock and Roblin Nov 10 1978
Television schedule listing programs for Friday November 10 1978 and Saturday November 11 1978 including University of the Air Cartoon Party Yogi Bear Huck Hound Funtown Santa Claus Parade Rex Humbard Faith To Live By Agape Farm Scene McGowan and Co Question Period Untamed World Red Fisher Sundayscape Woodsmoke and Sweetgrass The Sting Lifeline CKY News Forum Merv Griffin Six Million Dollar Man The Brady Bunch Within The Parkland CKY News Circus The Waltons Operation Petticoat Miss Canada Pageant In The Beginning CKY Late News Grandpa Goes To Washington Downright Disco Taxi Charlie 39s Angels Headline Hunters Whats My Line Merv Griffin Patsy Gallant Winsday CKY Movie First You Cry Quincy Stars On Ice Soap Barnaby Jones Live It Up Donna Fargo World Championship Boxing Night Ray Janch Show Different Strokes Circle Square Huck Hound Lets Go George Remembrance Day Service Yaki Doodle Kidstuff Play Off Review CBS East Semi Final Wide World of Sports Lawrence Welk Debate Kinsmen TV Bingo Carter Country Apple Pie Hollywood Diamond Jubilee Flim Flam Kreskin CKY Gatsby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of the Air
Rex Humbard
McGowan and Co
Red Fisher
Merv Griffin
Cky-Tv
Washington
Patsy Gallant
Ray Janch
Kreskin
CTV
TV Schedule Nightline Repeats and Evening Listings
Broadcast lineup lists Eddie De Vega 7 30, All In The Family 8 00, Front Page Challenge 8 30, Tommy Hunter Country 9 00, Two's A Crowd 10 00, Authors 10 30, The National 11 00, Canada After Dark 11 35, Dallas 12 45.
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Eddie de Vega
Tommy Hunter
Canada
Dallas
Town discusses building plans and library debate
Councillor Hilland notes the committee should appoint a representative to work with council. Debate centers on funding a swimming pool versus library needs. Mayor Sutton cites a prior library study. Landry and others push for library access at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilland
M. de la Mare
R. Switzer
J. Hilland
G. Gove
Sutton
R. Landry
R. Alexander
Roblin
Parkland Library Faces Possible Closure
The Parkland Library may fold as concerns rise over available book sources. The committee notes the school library is not open to the public except under special privileges for research needs. The 1977 Regional Library report lists Roblin-Shell River book cost at 77 cents per item.
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Parkland
Roblin
Roblin-Shell River
If God Went On Strike Poem Reflection on Fairness and Grace
Anonymous asks what world would be like if God stopped providing heat light air and life, arguing God’s patience under abuse. The piece contrasts human strikes for better deals with God’s generosity and warns of a world without divine grace.
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God
Canadian Dollar Decline Debates US Exchange Impact
Winnipeg paper notes the United States dollar drop stirs concern over the loonie's value. The commentary frames the currency shift as a broader economic question for Canada and its trade positions.
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Winnipeg
United States
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