Community of Oakburn Looks Ahead to Spring Cleanups
The Rossburn Review notes a brisk spring mood in Oakburn with clean streets and active farm work. The column hints at Vista's Art Show and a 60th Anniversary reunion dance, plus plans for local wildlife projects and Ducks Unlimited initiatives as spring sports programs and golf attempt to start before month’s end.
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Oakburn
Vista
Rossburn
Develo
Olha
Ducks Unlimited
Habitat Canada
Rossman Lake
Osha
This Week in Canada April Historic Events
A compact chronicle of notable dates: 1918 conscription for ages 18 to 22. Hyde Park Agreement signed by Mackenzie King and Roosevelt in 1941. Other entries include 1785 jury trial establishment, 1918 Roy Brown victory, 1937 Trois Rivieres smelter, 1963 Pearson premiership, 1827 steam engine in Nova Scotia, 1851 first Canadian stamps, 1851 PEI responsible government, 1951 Princess Patricia in Korea, 1720 Nova Scotia government, and 1849 Rebellion Bill riots in Quebec.
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Mackenzie King
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Roy Brown
Baron von Richtofen
Canada
Trois Rivieres
Quebec
Lester B. Pearson
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Princess Patricia Light Infantry Regiment
Korea
Lord Elgin
Tragic loss recalls Rossburn youth Johann Kaastra
A letter from Brandon Manitoba notes the death of Johann Kaastra in a motorcycle accident on April 5 1987. The Rossburn area teen, who graduated from Scheden School in 1986 and studied first year mechanics at Assiniboine Community College Brandon, was passionate about engines. Friends and family mourn his early passing and remember his smile and humor.
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Rossburn
Johann Kaastra
Johann Scheden School
Assinibone Community College
Brandon
Johann
Kaastra
Wm. Stadnyk
Manitoba
Russell approves trailer for tourist info at Russell
Tourism plans for a permanent booth on the Yellowhead Route were rejected by Minister Hemphill. Until expansion, travelers from Saskatchewan to Manitoba will receive information from a camping trailer stationed in Russell during the summer.
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Peapes
Russell and District
New steel ferry launches at Treesbank to ease river crossings
A fresh steel ferry has been launched at Treesbank on the river’s north bank and is ready to move vehicles. Reeve John Moore of the RM of South Cypress valued the ferry just over 100000 dollars as part of regional transportation improvements.
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Treesbank
John Moore
R.M
South Cypress
The Rossburn Review Description and Contact Info
The Rossburn Review is an independent weekly newspaper published in Rossburn Manitoba every Wednesday by Nesbitt Publishing Ltd. Established in 1941 the paper is a member of the CCNA M C N A and Manitoba Press Council. Subscription rates listed and office contacts provided.
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Rossburn
Birtle
Darrell Nesbitt
Shoal Lake
Manitoba
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