Building Work Advances On Lazaruk Brothers In Rossburn
Lazaruk Brothers continue cement and block wall work on their new Rossburn building. The flat roof frame is in place, with rafters, and a temporary heating system will be installed after roofing. The site features a full basement and a cafe area on the main floor, with living space and kitchen at the rear. A separate Anton Varmey project shows a framed building with three walls up and stucco and shingles planned, also with a full basement and rapid exterior completion if kept up.
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Lazaruk Brothers
Rossburn
Anton Varmey
Agricultural Societies Confer in Rossburn Meeting
About forty delegates from Oak River Hamiota Strathclair Shoal Lake Birtle Binsearth Russell and Rossburn met at Rossburn Town Hall on Thursday November 27 with District Director Gordon Killoh presiding and N C McKay secretary. 1953 fair dates set and next meeting planned for Hamiota.
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Oak River
Hamiota
Strathclair
Shoal Lake
Birtle
Binsearth
Russell
Rossburn
Gordon Killoh
N. C. McKay
Extension Service
Earl Moffat
Killoh
Memorial Arena Nears Official Opening in December
The waiting room at the new Memorial Arena nears completion and the arena is set for an official opening and dedication on Friday December 12. Work continues on sidewalks seating and flood control as volunteers are urged to help finish plans.
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Memorial Arena
Curling Rink Re-Modelled With Modern Waiting Room
The curling rink announces extensive remodeling of the waiting room as part of a broader refurbishment project. No dates or contractor details are provided. The update aims to improve spectator comfort and flow during events.
Two-Event Bonspiel Opens Season At Local Ice Palace
A two-event bonspiel will start the season at the local ice palace on Monday December 17 weather permitting. Details remain unavailable but will be announced next week. Proceeds benefit the Memorial Arena skating rink project.
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Memorial Arena Committee
Rossburn and Birdtail Elevator Associations Meet
The Rossburn and Birdtail Co op Elevator Associations held their joint annual meeting at the Rossburn Town Hall on Thursday November 27 with a banquet at 5 30 pm served by Hospital Aid. About 110 attended. Bert Mitchell chaired. Financial statements and reports were presented with 11 board meetings, 120000 bushels handled this year and 348000 last year, plus 32000 in total dividends since 1928. Directors elected include Wes Williamson M Hryciuk and G Lawless. junior directors Dan Kiez and Wm Hryciuk. A pre payment of 2000 was approved toward the new elevator annex. A 50 prize to Rossburn Curling Club for bonspiel prizes was approved. New directors Lorne Plant W Walko and W Maxwell with Plant delegate to convention.
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Rossburn
Birdtail Co-op Elevator Associations
Rossburn Town Hall
Bert Mitchell
Rossburn Association
W. Crossley
Birdtail
G. Taylor
H. Huston
Watson Crossley
Wes. Williamson
M. Hryciuk
G. Lawless
Dan Kiez
Wm. Hryciuk
Bob Stitt
John Cormack
Amateur Contest Raises Funds for Memorial Arena in Rossburn
About 500 attendees at the Rossburn Town Hall event on Friday, November 28, netted $449.36 for the Memorial Sports Arena. Gate receipts neared $175 with twenty three contestants led by the Ukrainian Orchestra from Rossburn and local entrants. most prize money was donated back to the Arena Fund.
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Nets
Memorial Arena Fund
Rossburn Town Hall
Memorial Sports Arena
D. K. Whyte
Patsy McFarlane
Rossburn Ukrainian Orchestra
Gerald Brown
Vista
Ruby Drysdale
Foxwarren
Messrs
Harris Huston
Harry Middlemass
Amateur Contest Program Highlights Local Talent
The program lists entries from Rossburn and surrounding communities on November 28. Performances include vocal solos by Keith Elvers Gerald Brown Leona Hutton and others, choir and duet acts by the Rossburn and Angusville schools, and instrumental numbers by Herb Rutar's and Wally's orchestras.
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Rossburn Ukrainian Orchestra
Keith Elvers
Rossburn
Angusville High School
Sonja Hullick
Elaine Klym
Rossburn School
Elaine Cleland
Herb Rutar
Russell
Gerald Brown
Vista Valley School Choir
Nichol Twins
Solsgirth
Ruby Drysdale
Foxwarren
Wally’s
Leona Hutton
Diane Boychuk
Josephine Semenuk
Elaine Ukrainets
V. Barnesky
Fall Fair Nets for Memorial Arena Fund in Rossburn
The first Rossburn Fall Fair in aid of Memorial Arena raised 640.23 in net funds from a gross 932.09 with about 300 in expenses mainly for bingo prizes and turkeys. Lunch bar profits were 39.05 with donated materials. committee thanks volunteers.
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Nets
Memorial Arena Fund
Rossburn
Memorial Arena
School Hi-Lites Tea by Student Council
A successful Saturday evening tea hosted by the student council featured guests and pourers Mrs Moffat Mrs Hutton Mrs Huston Mrs Ukrainiuk Mrs Murphy and Miss Gwen Snider Velma Hamilton and Greta Williamson Special thanks were given to Mrs J Stitt for a silver tea service and to the W I for dish loan Venues and helpers Mrs Veitch and Mrs Chomica were noted for aid The Christmas concert is set for Friday Dec 19 at 8 p m at the town hall Students will visit homes to collect magazine subscriptions and renewals with payment to the Student Council.
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Mrs. Moffat
Hutton
Huston
Ukrainiuk
Murphy
Gwen Snider
Velma Hamilton
Greta Williamson
J. Stitt
W.I
A _ fair
Elk Season Opens for Manitoba Residents with Unchanged Rules
Elk hunting resumes December 15 for Manitoba residents in two zones around Riding Mountain and Duck Mountain Forest Reserve. Open dates run December 15 to January 31 near Riding Mountain and December 15 to 20 in Duck Mountain. Licenses cost $10 with one license per hunter and a one elk bag limit. Maps available in Winnipeg and from local vendors. hunting outside park boundaries around Riding Mountain. Duck Mountain area open inside reserve boundaries. Weather and conditions may affect opportunities.
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Riding Mountain National Park
Duck Mountain Forest Reserve
Riding Mountain
Cowan
Duck Mountain
Game and Fisheries
Winnipeg
Open Bonspiel Set for Rossburn January 12
At a Rossburn Curling Club meeting an Open Bonspiel was approved for Monday January 12 starting on two ice sheets with plans to prepare six more for a total of eight sheets for the five event spiel. Posters will be distributed to neighboring towns and clubs and prizes are announced for each event.
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Rossburn Curling Club
Slow
Rossburn
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Birdtall
Lorne Plant
W. Walko
Wm. Maxwell
A. Kostesky
Veitch
Mrs. Chomica
Manitoba
J. G. Cowan
Q.C
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
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