Year end notes along Highway 45 in 1982 Rossburn Review
The column reviews 1982 travel and local happenings from Rossburn area along Highway 45. It notes clear cold conditions, grain movement from farms to market, busy elevator agents, and steady fishing activity at Arrow Lake. Community events include hockey and Christmas concerts as the year ends with good wishes for 1983.
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National Birthday Date Debate and Local Notes
A Winnipeg letter column discusses keeping Canada Day on a fixed date rather than moving to a Monday holiday to create long weekends. Manitoba premier Pawley criticizes federal policies, and readers report weather quirks, sports gripes, and arena construction pauses. Local charity eyeglass recycling expands to Lions clubs serving Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.
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Ice opening hazards for Amaranth fishermen near shore
Two Amaranth fishermen faced a 50 foot ice crack with a 200 foot gap as they sought shore. Rescuers from RCMP with helicopters searched two miles out but found no missing people. The item also notes a history book project for Binscarth area and a winter horse drawn bale carrier by Merle Reykdale. Community aid aided Gilbert Plains family left homeless by fire.
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