Continuous Progress topic outlined by Ed Reimer at Rossburn HS
Ed Reimer assistant superintendent of Pelly Trail School Division spoke at the Rossburn Home and School meeting about Continuous Progress. He described child specific pacing and a shift from the 1848 graded system to individualized instruction and a new curriculum. The Rossburn Elementary Glee Club performed two numbers and a Mary Poppins selection before a large crowd. Lunch followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Reimer
Pelly Trail
Rossburn
Winter Returns with Blustery Northwest Winds
Blustery northwest winds signal winter's grip after a period of pleasant weather. Official extremes show a high of 40 degrees on December 2, 1956 and a low of -26 on December 1, 1966, with last year’s highs at 39 and lows at -14.
Grey Cup Pool Winners Announced After Classic Day
Grey Cup pools conclude with multiple winners. The golf club pool goes to Slim Allan, a DeLaval representative from Ontario. Lions Club pool names four winners George McKinnon Lorne Hrysak L Feuillatre and Nelson Luhowy with prizes of 40 20 20 and 20 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Club
Slim’ Allan
DeLaval
Ontario
Lions Club
George McKinnon
Lorne Hrysak
L. Feuillatre
Nelson Luhowy
Reach For The Top Appearance By Collegiate Representatives
On January 8 representatives from Ecollegiate will appear on Reach For The Top a national quiz show. The item notes the appearance will be on air and directs readers to page four for continuation.
Wheat Kings Coach To Conduct Hockey Clinic Here
Wheat Kings coach Buster Brayshaw of Brandon will lead a hockey clinic at the Rossburn Memorial Arena on Saturday January 11 assisted by four Wheat Kings players. The event targets younger boys and seeks to involve intermediate players and local hockey athletes learning fundamentals from experienced staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Memorial Arena
Buster Brayshaw
Wheat City
Brandon
Wheat Kings
Tea and Bazaar At Hospital Auxiliary Draw Winners
The Hospital Auxiliary hosted a Tea Bazaar and Raffle Draw on Saturday November 30. Prize winners included Orest Smycnnik who won 25 dollars Tony Kalechyn who received outdoor Xmas lights and Steve Peristy who won a turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orest
NDP Nominates Don Kostesky in Rossburn Riding Bid
Don Kostesky of Rossburn was nominated to represent the New Democratic Party in Birtle-Russell at a pending by election. The Rossburn convention on Friday November 29 featured Russ Paulley, provincial NDP leader, urging youth and middle and low income representation. Co chairs were Ken Caldwell and Ron Kostesky with John Plante secretary, and John Vershagin organized the rural effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Kostesky
Rossburn
New Democratic Party
Birtle-Russell
Russ Paulley
Paulley
Brokenhead
Ken Caldwell
Ron Kostesky
John Plante
Rossburn Agricultural Society Sets 1969 Fair Date
The Rossburn Agricultural Society held its November meeting re electing L C Johnston as president and Elmer Brown as secretary treasurer. The 1969 Summer Fair is set for Saturday July 12 marking the 60th fair and a move to weekend dates to ease mid week ball scheduling. A January meeting will form a committee for event plans and a New Year's Eve Dance is planned with an orchestra to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Agricultural Society
L. C. Johnston
Elmer Brown
Rossburn Chamber of Commerce Elects Officers
The Rossburn Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at Rossburn Town Hall on Tuesday December 10 with a good turnout. Treasurer Les Andrew reported a bank balance of 476.81 dollars. A January annual meeting was proposed with a supper meeting later in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Les Andrew
Russell Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
Women's Institute Christmas Meeting at Rossburn
The Rossburn Women's Institute held its Xmas meeting in the Annex on Tuesday December 3 at 2 30 p m. Activities included O Canada Creed a CARE donation and a memorial library fund for Dr F L Skinner a horticulturist and nursery owner. Gifts exchanged Xmas hymns sung and a jackpot won by Agnes Snider with next jackpot to be donated by Mrs Joiner. Officers re elected except Sick and Visiting Mrs Robert Alexander replacing Mrs Howard Alexander. Membership fees for 1969 paid and a Xmas lunch served. Next meeting January 7 with lunch committee named and meeting closed with The Queen and a peace blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Women’s Institute
Annex
O Canada
Creed
Moan
F. L. Skinner
M.B.E. L.L.D. F.r.hls
Russell and
Roblin
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Pritchard
Agnes Snider
Joiner
Robert Alexander
Howard Alexander
Gordon Taylor
Radford
Lindsay
Cormack
Cleland
U C Y Names New Executive
The Ukrainian Catholic Youth of Rossburn elected a new executive at their November 18 meeting at Slon's Garage. Officers include President Phyllis Hrubeniuk Vice President Ryan Shust Secretary Theresa Sawchuk Treasurer Ann Kozun Fifth Member Betty Ann Slon Auditors Ron Verbowski Henry Bidochka Reporter Joan Glushka A $230 donation was made to the Church Building Fund. A December 3 meeting planned a Ukrainian Christmas Concert for January 1969 and a December 16 gathering at Kenny Maydaniuk's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Slon
Phyllis Hrubeniuk
Ryan Shust
Theresa Sawchuk
Ann Kozun
Betty Ann Slon
Ron Verbowski
Henry Bidochka
Joan Glushka
U.C.Y
Kenny Maydaniuk
Further Progress of Church Construction at Rossburn
Construction on the new Ukrainian Catholic Church at Rossburn continues with exterior window installation. Westmacott Paint and Glass of Winnipeg handles the window work and is expected to complete by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Westmacott Paint and Glass of
Winnipeg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weather Report
Elphinstone Collegiate News
Brayshaw
NDP
John Vershagin
The
Rossburn C. of
Boundaries Commission
Rossburn Elementary School
G. Fulford
Don Erickson
R. E. Pritchard
Ae Ae
C. Erickson
D. Andrew
F. Melnyk
S. Waytowich
M. Gawryluk
Women’s Institute
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!