Merridale and Grand Narrows 4-H Garden Achievement Held
Merridale 4-H Club and Grand Narrows Sodbusters staged a joint Garden Achievement August 18 at Roblin Arena during the Roblin Horticultural Show. Members earned blue ribbons for Loretta, Dale, and Laurie Dixon and others received participation certificates. the display highlighted weed and insect collections, houseplants, terrariums, and transplant projects.
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Merridale
Grand Narrows
Merridale 4-H Club
Grand Narrows Sodbusters
Roblin
Roblin and District
Laurie Dixon
Kim Laplante
Melanie Ludwig
Elise Cockerill
April Cockerill
Charles Douse
A Footnote to History on Cree Horses and Social Status
The article notes horses reached the Cree in the early 18th century after Spaniards introduced them in the south. It observes Cree wealth in horses remained limited compared with Blackfoot and Assiniboine, and horse ownership elevated social rank among men.
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Blackfoot
Assiniboine
Thunderchild recalls 1869 Blackfoot horse raid tale
Cree Chief Thunderchild recounts his first horse raid on a Blackfoot camp. Under a full moon in 1869 he and a companion slipped among tents, selected a white horse, and rode away after loosening its tether. They then took additional horses to distribute one per man who had none, keeping three for himself.
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Thunderchild
Space Donated TV Guide 1881 Winnipeg CKY Schedule
A historical TV guide excerpt lists channel space donated by Shamrock Television and Roblin Review for CKY Winnipeg coverage. It outlines daily programs from Sept 13 to 19 with time slots, shows, sports, news, and special broadcasts across a full week in 1981.
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Shamrock Television Ltd
Roblin Review Ltd
Overheard at St Regis Hotel Coffee Shop
A spectator quotes the federal Solicitor General criticizing RCMP conduct, noting law breaking would be permitted if it involves minor laws, and questions whether laws are meant to be obeyed. The remark implies tension over enforcement and legality in policing.
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St. Regis
R.C.M.P
Manitoba Limits Private Sewage Systems Under New Rules
Manitoba's Environmental Management Division announces revised rules for private sewage systems effective March 31 1981. The changes tighten disposal area and privy requirements, require registrations, and allow ministerial designation of sensitive areas. Copies of the regulation and booklet are available from the division or local offices.
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Manitoba
Environment
Gary Filmon
Public Health Inspector
Environment Officer
Environmental Management Division
Winnipeg
Tuxedo Avenue
Public Health
CBC Winnipeg TV Week The September 12–18 Lineup
Channel guide lists Sept 12 to 18 1981 programming on CBC TV Winnipeg with show times for days including Sesame Street The Muppet Show Emmy Awards The Beachcombers Disney's Wonderful World and news briefs The schedule spans from 9:30 am to 12:15 am with live sports news and network program notes.
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Merv Griffin
Ray Janch
CTV
CKY
T.B.A
Mr. Selkie
Munich
Canada
Park Place
W.E.R.P
Cincinnati
Lucinda Brayford
Rockford Files
Paper Chase
Belles of St
Trinians
Oscar Peterson & Friends
Mark
Mindy
Dallas
Common Law Rights Under Manitoba Family Maintenance Act
Common law relationships gain recognition as spouses under Manitoba law. If a man and woman who lived together for at least a year separate, either can seek spousal relief under the Family Maintenance Act.
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Manitoba
Legal guide on common law rights and child custody
The column explains court orders to keep a partner away and to stop harassment, and outlines rights for unmarried couples and parents. It notes maintenance, occupancy, and custody issues after separation, with emphasis on time limits and that laws may change since July 1981. It includes a local note about weekend visitors and a wedding event.
Community Notes from Bogg y Creek and San Clara
Annie Paul recovers in Winnipeg after surgery. Gerald and spouse welcome a daughter born Sept 2 at Swan Valley Hospital, 9 lbs 4 oz, grandparents Alex Poitra and Ray LaLiberte. Denis and Ruth Carriere buy the San Clara hotel. Charlotte Paul bridal shower Aug 30 and Harley Klassen wedding Sept 5. Bethesda Lodge closes as a guest home, Katimavik group to move in September to assist Parks Branch. Get well wishes for Walter Langan in Regina Hospital.
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Gerald LaLiberte
Swan Valley Hospital
Alex Poitra
Ray LaLiberte
Matt
Denis Carriere
Denis
Ruth
San Clara
Charlotte Paul
Harley Klassen
Bethesda Lodge
Katimavik
Parks Branch
Walter Langan
Regina
Ron Dallas
Flin Flon
Quotable Quote Cites Reagan and Thatcher on Courage
R K Leighton says only Reagan and Thatcher have political courage to act on hard choices while others stay in ivory towers. The remark emphasizes decisive leadership and bold reforms as essential.
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Ivory Tower
Reagan
Thatcher
R.K. Leighton
Federal bank offers two small business clinics
The Federal Business Development Bank presents two management clinics How to Start and Manage a Small Business and Evaluating a Small Business Each clinic includes a workbook cassette and reference books A management services officer leads the session Fee is 96 per clinic Call Bob Fahlman collect at 727 8415 or visit 940 Princess Avenue Brandon for details
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Federal Business Development Bank
Bob Fahlman
Princess Avenue
P.O
Brandon
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Court of Revision
K. P. Black
Boulton
Inglis
R. G. Bomback
R.M. of
Northland Feature Service
Cky-Tv
Terry Winters
Oral Roberts
Rex Humbard
Robert Schuller
Carol Burnett
Waltons
Taxi
Stars On Ice
CTV News
CKY News
Wayne Ricker
Spirit
Bombardier Inc
Gnawa
T.V
Channel 8
Cbc-Tv
Myrle Whitbread
John Gibney
Glen Whitbread
Sawatzky
Minot
North Dakota
Dennis Yaskiw
Tom Wheeler
Margaret Wilgenbusch
Bert Wilgenbusch
Calgary
John Wilgenbusch
Verna
Red. Brown
Darrel Sanders
Clifford Paul
Rivers
Ernie Paul
Rapid City
C. Wilkinson
Boggy Creek
Peggy Sawatzky
Annie Paul
Russell
Cheech & Chong
Moses
Heraclel
Department of Education
St. James Street
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