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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 29, 1983
Page
7
Pearl McGonigal extends New Year wishes to Manitobans highlighting Government House centennial celebrations, a May dedication blessing, and gratitude for volunteers. She urges citizens to follow mindful, quiet service to improve their province and country in 1984.
Premier Howard Pawley salutes Manitobans with a hopeful New Year message. He notes a move out of recession, ongoing employment and training needs, and plans for 1984 including royal and papal visits. He expresses optimism for improved social and economic conditions and a tighter provincial community.
The Opposition leader Gary Filmon reflects on a year of political unrest and economic uncertainty. He expresses hope Manitobans will meet future challenges and work toward peace, health, and contentment, extending well wishes to all Manitobans for the New Year.
Reggie's ramblings note oil costs surged after a federal election won by the Grits and Tories. A pensioner faced a $300 bill for a single heating oil tankful, prompting questions about blame. Manitoba politics also shift as Gary Filmon wins the Tory leadership on a second ballot, prompting discussion of his future prominence.
Kathleen Belbas won the Rossburn Agricultural Society Club 200 draw. Her ticket number 84 was drawn on Friday December 23rd. Congratulations.
Fifty three rural youths from across the province gathered in Brandon for a conference addressing leadership training community betterment and rural youth concerns. The Manitoba Rural Youth Organization was formed for ages 18 to 30 to exchange ideas develop leadership and engage with agricultural industry. Keynote speakers included Dick Dawson of Cargill Limited Harry Siemens of CFAM and Alex Matheson former Canada Winter Games president. Workshops covered organizational development politics community development and motivation. A steering committee and three sub committees were elected. For information contact Barry or Linda McNabb at Minnedosa RR No. 3 ROJ 1E0 or call 867 3405.
The 1984 Manitoba Weed Fairs examine five weed control topics over two day schedules in Brandon January 20 21 at the Keystone Centre and Winnipeg January 24 25 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Sessions cover growth patterns Canada Thistle Quackgrass research and control methods including nozzle systems fertilizer management and herbicide mix reduction. Each program ends with a limited attendance needs workshop with sessions by university and government scientists and experts with registration through local agricultural reps.
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