CKX-TV Rebroadcasting Stations On-Air Dates
Western Manitoba Broadcasters Limited announced on air dates for CKX TV rebroadcasting stations at Melita and Birtle Foxwarren. Melita on May 15 on Channel 9 and Bible Foxwarren on June 30 on Channel 11. Equipment delivery caused delays but is on hand for those dates. An official openings planned with town officials and Chambers of Commerce. This marks Manitoba’s first rebroadcasting stations by the company.
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Western Manitoba Broadcasters Limited
CKX TV
Melita
Birtle
Craig
Birtle-Foxwarren
Chambers of Commerce
Manitoba
Births and community notes from Rossburn area
Local births report Smyennik girl born at Rossburn Hospital on April 4 to Mr. and Mrs Orest Smyennik. The notice also notes visitors Margaret Koscielny and Cecelia Matiowski returning from Winnipeg with the Chopp family. A Sherritt Gordon Community Club 1962 report highlights Buck Matiowsky as Recreation Director. Congratulations to Mike Baydock and wife Vista on son Myron Steven born March 24 at Shoal Lake hospital.
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Lynn Lake
Mike Baydock
Vista
Myron Steven
Shoal Lake Hospital
Delegates Attend Municipal Conference in Winnipeg
Delegates from the Village of Rossburn and the R M Rossburn met in Winnipeg for the Municipal Enquiry Commission conference. Village leaders were Mayor J G Stitt and Councillor Mike Antonin, while Rural reps included Reeve Alex Cleland and Councillors Morley Brown and William Hyra. Secretary Treasurer N Karmazenuk also attended.
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Winnipeg
R.M
Rossburn
J. G. Stitt
Mike Antonin
Alex Cleland
Morley Brown
William Hyra
N. Karmazenuk
Chesney Wins Dual Awards for Plant Station Suggestions
T. A. Chesney foreman at Portage la Prairie Special Crops Sub-Station received two government suggestion awards. The first honors a new system for identifying grain samples from test plots, and the second recognizes a method for recording the exact seed order of test plots.
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T. A. Chesney
Portage la Prairie
T. Chesney
W. O. Chubb
Chesney
Suggestion Award Board
Down the Years From the Review Files
Ten, fifteen, and twenty years ago entries recount local events from 1953 1948 and 1943 including construction plans deaths retirements obituaries sporting results and Red Cross donations. Notable notes cover pool elevator work TD18 tractor purchases crows arrival and spring thaw observations.
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Mike Maryniuk
G. P. Armstrong
Fred Danyleyko
Spring thaw dangers warn children near ice
A warning from authorities about the dangers of playing on frozen rivers and lakes as spring arrives. Rising temperatures soften surfaces and even small children can break thin ice, so parents are urged to keep kids away from trouble spots.
Successful Bingo Held at OSHA in Olha Manitoba
A successful bingo event in Olha, Manitoba realized 150 dollars. A Winnipeg driver won a five dollar special prize for traveling the farthest. Winners included Mrs. Anne Polos, Mr. Ernie Maduke, Mrs. Anton Krysowaty, Mrs. Phillis Maduke, Patsy Kozyk, Mr. Stanley Topolnisky, David Luhowy, Mrs. Bill Maduke, Mr. Morris Drul, Mr. Matt Sidlar, Leonard Reipa, and Mr. Joe Dristiansky. Crowd appreciated the turnout though seating ran short.
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Olha
Man
Winnipeg
Anne Polos
Ernie Maduke
Anton Krysowaty
Phillis Maduke
Danny Drozda
Patsy Kozyk
Stanley Topolnisky
David Luhowy
Tony Nowosad
John Nychuk
Bill Maduke
Morris Drul
Matt Sidlar
Leonard Reipa
Joe Dristiansky
Well Baby Clinic at Weill Clinic on April 11
A well baby clinic will be held on Thursday April 11 from 1 30 to 3 30 p m at the Weill Clinic. The event offers routine infant health checks and parental guidance for families seeking pediatric care.
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Weill Baby Clinic
Former Caretaker Honored By Rossburn Board
The Rossburn School Board held a supper at the Rossburn Hotel to honor Clair Palmer who recently retired as caretaker after serving since 1939. Attendees included board members and Mr and Mrs Clair Palmer. A gift engraved watch was presented by chairman N Major.
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Rossburn
Rossburn Hotel
Clair Palmer
J. Lindsay
Lindsay
N. Major
Palmer
Local Boy Scouts Report From Rossburn Troop
The 1st Rossburn Scout Troop meets each Wednesday at the Rossburn School Auditorium. They studied Semaphore and Morse Code, the tenth requirement, and discussed a week-end hike and camping trip when weather warms. They plan fundraising ideas and remind the public the Scouts offer community assistance and to contact Patrol Leaders Gordon Williamson Johnnie Ryshytylo or Robert Stupnisky.
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Rossburn
Rossburn School
Gordon Williamson
Johnnie Ryshytylo
Robert Stupnisky
Fire Destroys Farm Home Near Rossburn Friday
Fire Friday evening razed the Hersak farm home northeast of Rossburn with total loss of dwelling and contents. A lengthy list of local donations followed, including sums from numerous residents and families such as Joe Zimmerman, Frank Budz, Pete Mychasiw, and Mike Antoniw, among others from Angusville and nearby communities.
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Mike Hersak
Rossburn
P. Leschasin
Tony Kreshewski
Joe Dnistrawski
W. Stebeleski
P. Jumaga
W. Jumaga
F. Posmituck
Matt Mychasiw
Bill Mychasiw
Mike Mychasiw
H. Zimmerman
Mike Fiel
Walter & Paul Didyeh
John Shmyr
Jim Rubeniuk
John F. Antoniw
Matt Antoniw
Mike F. Antoniw
Joe Zimmerman
H. Hlagie
Don Dumpleton
Frank Twerdochlik
E. Wowkotrub
Lucky Winner At Birtle Show Bingo Night
Cheryl Scarrow won 5 silver dollars at the Birtle Show during Bingo Night on Thursday.
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Cheryl Scarrow
Colored Dramatique At Sandy Lake Draws Large Attendance
A Saturday evening audience at the Sandy Lake Collegiate Auditorium heard Colored Dramatique present Planning for Manitoba Centennial Celebrations. Sponsored by the Sandy Lake Home and School Association and narrated by M J G McMullen of Winnipeg, the program outlined centennial goals and notable Manitoban sites and figures. Mrs. Coulson introduced the event with remarks and Miss Arlene Misanchuk and others performed musical solos.
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Sandy Lake Collegiate Auditorium
Manitoba
Sandy Lake
Manitou
Nellie McClung
Seven Oaks
Lemoine Fitz
Gerald
St. James
Senator Boulton
Russell
Fort Garrys
Golden Boy Movement
Coulson
Arlene Misanchuk
Sharop Zatylny
Melvin Fedorkie
Clarence Ewasiuk
Helen Maluk
McMullen
Keystone
Easter Services and Blessings Across Rossburn Churches
The Ukrainian Catholic Church schedule lists services in Rossburn and nearby parishes from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. including Olha Ruthenia and Mears with Good Friday and Easter programs. Blessing of Easter Food occurs in homes and church on 13 with evening services. post mass dinners planned at Parish and Olha Halls.
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Rossburn
Olha
Ruthenia
Mears
Olha Hall
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H. J. Bowley
Beamsville
Ont
Moose Jaw
Sask
Wes Williamson
Robert Carson
Red Cross
Rossburn Red Cross
Oakburn
Russell Erickson
Osha
Boy Scouts
Colored Dramatique
Church News
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