Tourism info grants total 12600 for Manitoba offices
The Local Government District of Grand Rapids and 27 Manitoba chambers of commerce share 12 600 in grants for sustaining tourist information offices and reception centres. Each eligible group receives up to 450 for meeting criteria including full time staffing for visitor information and literature.
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Ivest
Chamber of Commerce
Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Rene E. Toupin
Grand Rapids
Boissevain
Brandon
Carberry
Capman
Churchill
Dauphin
Flin Flon
Gimli
Grandview
Killarney
Melita
Minnedosa
Morden
Neepawa
Pilot Mound
Portage la Prairie Roblin
St. Boniface
St. Pierre
Selkirk
Shoal Lake
Souris
Swan River
Pas
Thompson
Virden
Winkler
Manitoba Tourist Information Offices Support Travel Growth
The policy requires offices open at least seven hours daily for six days a week from June to Labor Day weekend in non commercial locations. Grants may be awarded for offices that operate exclusively to supply information with proper restrooms. Mr. Toupin says these offices are essential for guiding travelers and boosting Manitoba’s tourism industry.
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Toupin
Manitoba
Manitoba Critical Home Repair Program Sees 5000 Applications
More than 5 000 applications were received by the October 1 deadline for the Manitoba government Critical Home Repair Program. About 70 percent are from pensioners. funding includes forgiving loans, low interest loans, and direct grants. Work started mid September and processing continues as applications are reviewed and inspections completed.
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Manitoba
Ed Schreyer
Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
Garry Street
Winnipeg
Obituary of Agnes Klassen Aged 76 in Calgary
Agnes Klassen, 76, of Forest Grove Nursing Home Calgary, died October 8 1975. Survived by five sons Richard Gilbert Earl Roblin Clifford Gordon, one daughter Jan Glutek, twenty five grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, one brother Julius Hiebert and three sisters Agatha Wiebe Elizabeth Funk Dora Lester. Predeceased by Edna Verna Carl. Services at Garden Chapel Foster Funeral Home Calgary October 10 at 4 00 p.m. Rev Can E N P Orme officiated Cremation.
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Agnes Klassen Klassen
Aignes Klassen
Forest Grove
Calgary
Klassen
Richard
Gilbert
Earl
Roblin
Man
Clifford
Edmonton
Gordon
Cumberland
B. C
Jan Glutek
Wawa
Ontario
Julius Hiebert
Agatha Wiebe
Saskatoon
Sask
Elizabeth Funk
Flin Flon
Mani
Dora Lester
Nanaimo
Edna
Verna
Carl
Garden Chapel
Foster Funeral Home
Ave. N.W
Canon E. N. P. Orme
Wheat Board Sets Initial Prices on Five Remaining Grades
Winnipeg Canada Wheat Board announced initial prices for five remaining grain grades due to uncertain crop conditions. Prices, based at Thunder Bay or Vancouver, include No. 3 Canada Utility and No. 5 C.W. Amber Durum at 3.15 per bushel and No. 4 Alberta Winter at 3.30 per bushel, with other grades listed in the release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W
Otto E. Lang
Canadian Wheat Board
Lang
Wheat Board
Winnipeg
Thunder Bay
Vancouver
Canada
Alberta
How a Dutch beach game grew into modern golf in Scotland
Fragments describe Dutch sailors unloading at St Andrews in the North Sea and playing a pebble hitting game called kolf. Scots adopted the pastime, evolving it into the game of golf as we know it, with drinks bought for the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeeh
Scotland
Holland
North Sea
St. Andrews
Cvew
Reggies Ramblings on Winnipeg Gallery Fundraising Push
The Winnipeg Art Gallery board president says the gallery needs 475000 from the public before year end, despite city and province grants. A lighthearted note compares funding to winning a million from Montreal Lottery tickets. Also mentions English dialects among West Indians and Yorkshire speech, and a Confucius quote condemning arbitrariness, dogmatism, narrow-mindedness, and egotism.
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Winnipeg Art Gallery Board
Montreal
Safety tips for selecting an engagement ring setting
A young woman should protect a flawless white diamond with a strong setting. Platinum is recommended for its strength, durability, and scratch resistance, offering equal price to gold while enhancing the diamond. The article emphasizes that the setting is as crucial as the stone in conveying love.
Great Scot How Golf Started
Scotland is cited as the home of golf with the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews governing rules worldwide, outlining the game's origins and authority in early golf lore.
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Jack House
Scotland
Royal and Ancient Golf Club of
St. Andrews
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