Manitoba to shift toward composite high schools in trend
Youth and Education Minister Donald W. Craik told the legislature that composite high schools offering a mix of academic and vocational programs are increasingly seen as the feasible high school model. Dauphin, Selkirk sites are chosen with a third planned east of the Red River. Full-time MIT and MIAA enrolment rose to 2,407 in Sept 1968 and 10,870 vocational students in 1968.
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Manitoba
Donald W. Craik
Dauphin
Selkirk
Red River
Manitoba Institute of Technology
Manitoba Institute of Applied Arts
Pas
Council Meeting Time Change for Rossburn RM
The council meeting of the R M of Ross burn is rescheduled to April 8 at 10 o clock in the forenoon.
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R. M. of
Rossburn
Weather Outlook With Snow Cover Remains Deep
Unsettled conditions persist as winter snow remains deep in rural areas. Historical notes show last year's high of 47 and low of 14, with official records of 58 on April 2 1958 and 25 on March 29 1964.
Disappointing Turnout At Hospital Auxiliary Pot Luck Supper
A small gathering of four members and two husbands attended the Hospital Auxiliary Pot Luck Supper held March 25. The next meeting is scheduled for April 22 at Mrs. Jean Cleland’s home with hostesses Jessie Willlett Janice McFeeters Helen Aylwin Lois Melnyk. Roll Call features Home Baking and Homecraft Auction. Hostess prize donated by Avis Stitt. Members urged to attend to discuss upcoming plans.
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Hospital
Jean Cleland
Jessie Willett
Janice McFeeters
Helen Aylwin
Lois Melnyk
Avis Stitt
Manitoba to loosen act on native trustees voting
The Manitoba government will seek changes in the Public Schools Act to allow Indians to vote for school trustees and to serve on school boards.
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Manitoba
Manitoba trial program offers loans to rural doctors dentists
The Manitoba government approves a three year rural practice incentive. G Johnson notes loan backed by the province for $5000 to be repaid over three years with declining annual amounts. Eligibility includes doctors and dentists who commit to service in selected areas for three years. Approval delayed until trial results.
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Manitoba
G. Johnson
Health and Social Services
Minister of Health and Social Services
Manitoba Medical Association
Manitoba Dental Association
Johnson
Road Survey Talks Spark Regional Planning Effort
A March 25 session brought Rossburn Chamber of Commerce, Parkland Development Inc. officials, and Rural Zone 3 leaders to discuss a detailed survey of the area. Later that evening a joint meeting at Rossburn Town Hall chaired by Mr. Kinney considered the Rossburn Grandview road across Riding Mountain National Park and formed a continuing committee.
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Rossburn Chamber of Commerce
R. W. Kinney
Parkland Regional Development Inc
John Mitchell
Parkland Development Inc
Parkland
Chamber of Commerce
Shoal Lake
Birtle
Silver Creek
Rossburn
Grandview
Chambers of Commerce
Kinney
Grandview Road
Riding Mountain National Park
Easter Seals Fund Reaches $142 Total Contributed
Contributions to the Easter Seals Fund have reached $142.00 and the closing date is April 15 locally. Grateful thanks are expressed for the support received this year.
Teachers to Attend MTS Convention in Winnipeg
Wayne Hollier James Moran and John Shaw from Russell and George McKinnon from Rossburn will attend the 50th Manitoba Teachers Society convention at the Marlborough Hotel Winnipeg April 7 to 10. About 300 teachers from across Manitoba will discuss reports resolutions budgets and executive changes as the society marks its golden anniversary with the release of Chalk Sweat and Cheers by James W Chafe.
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Wayne Hollier
James Moran
John Shaw
Russell
George McKinnon
Rossburn
Pelly Trail School
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Marlborough Hotel
Winnipeg
Manitoba
The
James W. Chafe
Parkland Regional Development Inc to Host Centennial Banquet
Dauphin Manitoba plans announce that Parkland Regional Development Inc will hold its annual meeting followed by the Elk's Hall banquet on No 10 Highway south in Dauphin. Maitland Steinkopf Q C is invited as guest speaker, with replacements Monin or Wilson possible. Fifty two proxies from 26 municipalities may vote on policy and elect a board.
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Dauphin
Manitoba
Parkland Regional Development Inc
Steinkopf Q.C
Manitoba Centennial Corporation
Steinkopf
Justice Monin
Justice Wilson
Elk’s Hall
No. 10 Highway South
Region Chambers of Commerce
Jackpot Bingo Winners List April 2 Draw
The local bingo draw on Wednesday, April 2 awarded multiple prizes. Winners included Mrs Mike Bucklaschuk, Mrs John Glushka, Bill Kozack, Mrs Adolph Verbow ski, and others with ties and 5 to 10 dollar prizes, plus a $25 blackout for Angusville and consolation prizes for Mike Derkach and others.
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Mike Bucklaschuk
Mervin Checkowsy
John Glushka
Adolph Verbowski
Bill Kozack
M. Hryciuk
Mike Antonation
Steve Lazaruk
Steve Trakalo
Bob Olyarnyk
Harold Metcalf
Mark Zemianski
Alex Chuchmuch
Angusville
Walter Woychyshen
Mike Verbowski
Marion Day
Paul Roberts
Frank Chuba
Mike Derkach
Paul Chuchmuch
Gerald Nychuk
Bill Tanasych
Bingo Winners and Cash Draw Highlights
The Parents' Committee acknowledges winners from the $2.00 bingo games with many tied results including Mrs. Clair Palmer Mrs. Bert Frieze Margaret Hay George Lazaruk and others. Blackout winner Matt Chicheluk and cash draw winners Ernest Bauereiss Betty Walchuk and Sarah Cleland are also noted.
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Clair Palmer
Bert Frieze
Margaret Hay
George Lazaruk
Wm. McKietiuk
Baubie
Audrey Aylwin
Adolph Verbowski
Randy Komhyr
Ament
Crookshanks
Dwain Hersack
Pete Lesiuk
Gerald Bidochka
Catherine Antonin
Chris Mitchell
Joe
Rossburn Girl Guides Group Likely This Fall
A meeting held after the Bingo and Draw discussed forming a Rossburn Girl Guides unit. High interest was shown and formation is likely to proceed this fall.
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Rossburn Girl Guides
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Craik
M.I.T
M.I.A.A
Weather Report
MTS Convention
Regional Development Inc
Maitland
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