Sharp Population Declines in Rural Manitoba Areas
Preliminary census figures show rural Rossburn Municipality dropping from 1852 in 1956 to 1471 in 1961 while Shoal Lake rural falls from 1444 to 1291 and Strathello rural from 2682 to 1990. Rossburn village slips to 578 from 589 and Russell town climbs to 1234 from 1227 amid new-home growth noted in the communities.
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Rossburn
Shoal Lake
Strathelair
Rossburn Village
Russell Town
Manitoba bursaries offered for agriculture degree at University
High school graduates may apply for Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation bursaries to study for a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Manitoba. Deadlines: September 5 for applications, August 31 for university acceptance. Awards up to 500 yearly, 2000 total, contingent on need, grades, and stay employed in Manitoba farming after graduation.
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University of Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Faculty of Agriculture
Norquay Building
Winnipeg
Manitoba
New Sidewalk Construction On First Street
A new sidewalk on the north side from Nick Karmazenuk's residence to R N Hutton's residence extends 890 feet. The town of Rossburn now has more sidewalks than many towns its size, enhancing its neat appearance.
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First Street
Nick Karmazenuk
R. N. Hutton
Rossburn
Farmers urged to pick up feed grain by September fifteenth
Notice to farmers in need of feed grain stored by the municipality requests arranging purchase and movement by September 15. After that date the Rural Municipality of Rossburn Council will release the grain back to the Wheat Board. Council of the Rural Municipality of Rossburn.
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Rossburn
Wheat Board
15 Percent Jackfish Caught at Fishing Lake
John Magdaniuk and Ernie Appelt caught a 15 percent pound jackfish at Fishing Lake northeast of Rossburn. The fish measured 15 inches in girth and 40 inches in length. Other reports indicate excellent fishing at the popular resort.
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John Magdaniuk
Ernie Appelt
Rossburn
Cleland's Store Sold in Rossburn to Mike Kawa
Dave Cleland sold his Rossburn general store at the main intersection to Mike Kawa of Elphinstone. Sterling Veitch remains as manager with plans for changes to be announced next week. Cleland has run the store since 1947 and now considers his Fish Lake cottage his home.
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Dave Cleland
Rossburn
Mike Kawa
Elphinstone
Mr Kawa
Sterling Veitch
Fish Lake
Local Smoke Thickens as Winds Shift
Smoke conditions peaked Wednesday morning due to light north east winds blowing in from northern forest fires. A Tuesday thundershower dropped .02 inches after eleven days with temperatures at 85 or higher, continuing a 105 day stretch since May 18 of daily heat averaging above 80 and frequent 85 to 95 degree highs.
Local and General holiday visits and congratulations
Local notes report Mr and Mrs Cliff Strong hosting a holiday visit with relatives in Oakville. J Sherritt and Ray mond with Judy Huston traveled to Brandon, Mrs J Sherritt returning home after several days. Congratulates to Jerry Alexander and Mary Glasman married August 23 in Winnipeg and honeymooning in Banff Alberta. Karen Reynolds returned to Winnipeg after two months with grandparents. Howard Alexander to turn 80 on September 2. Mr J G Stitt spent the week at The Pas.
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Mr. J. Sherritt
Raymond
Judy Huston
Brandon
Mrs. J. Sherritt
Jerry Alexander
Mary Glasman
Winnipeg
Banff
Alta
Karen Reynolds
Mrs. O. McFeeters
Howard Alexander
Neepawa
H. Middlemass
Clear Lake
J. G. Stitt
The
Pas
Break-In At The Local Meat Market
Thieves broke into Norman Clubley’s butcher shop early last Wednesday. Value of goods stolen was difficult to estimate, though some items were recovered that morning. This was the third break-in at Clubley’s Meat Market.
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Norman Clubley
Clubley
Rossburn Creamery Tops From Manitoba At Toronto Exhibition
Rossburn Creamery butter from Manitoba led the Canadian National Exhibition butter contest with 98.2 points, the second highest overall in 1961. Saskatchewan and Ontario entries also competed as Alberta creameries dominated the event. Four Manitoba samples earned first prize ribbons including Rossburn Dauphin and Ashern creameries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Creamery
Manitoba
Toronto
Manitoba Dairy and Poultry Co-operative Creamery
Rossburn
Alberta
Dairy Pool Creamery
Holden
Sam
Ples
Dauphin
Ashern
Ontario
Local visits and educational milestones noted in Swan River area
Rossburn Mr and Mrs Alex Kreshewski and girls of Swan River spent a week with their parents. Hazel Kreshewski was accepted to Misericordia General Hospital to take a nurses course. Mr and Mrs Cecil Gunn Heather and Mr and Mrs Stan Sage spent the weekend at Fort Qu Appelle Saskatchewan. Mrs Bill Johnson and daughter Ina of Birtle visited Walter Armstrong home. They were joined by Mrs Hoppley of Brandon, an old school friend.
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Alex Kreshewski
Swan River
Hazel Kreshewski
Misericordia General Hospital
Cecil Gunn
Heather
Stan Sage
Fort Qu’Appelle
Sask
Bill Johnson
Ina
Birtle
Walter Armstrong
Hoppley
Brandon
Open House and Auctions Mark Early September
Coming events honor Lyall Brown and Gertrude Elstow wedding with Open House at Vista on Sept 4 from 1 to 5 p m. Alex Boyko auctions cattle and farm items Sept 11 at 1 p m NE 36 20 24. Birtle Riverside Golf Club hosts a Ladies and Men's Open Sept 4 1961 at 7 30 a m with entries to 1 30 p m and prize divisions.
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Lyall
Gertrude Elstow
Brandon
Sam Brown
Vista
Alex Boyko
M. J. Kustiak
Birtle Riverside Golf Club
Straw Burning Poor Practice Warned By Manitoba Expert
Straw burning is identified as a poor practice during a year of severe soil erosion risk. Trash cover helps retain moisture and reduce evaporation while preserving ground cover. Removing straw may drive farmers to bale for sale. research on tillage for trashed fields aims to improve yields.
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R. A. Wallace
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
University of Manitoba
Brandon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Agricultural Department
University
Council of the
Cleland’s
Weather Report
Cliff Strongland
Oakville
Jon. Cowper-Smith
Cuba
Pentecostal Church
Jon
Castro
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