New Commercial Rate Aims for Standardized Power Costs
Provincial commission outlines removal of the service charge and adoption of fixed-block commercial rates in seven largest centers, with later provincial extension. The change lowers per kilowatt hour costs as consumption rises and allows broader use of electric service, while offering no compulsory switch for long-standing customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Minnedosa
Carman
Mord Pn
Souria
Virden
Commission
Improving Our Schools Sabbatical Leave Proposed for Teachers
The Educational Institute of Scotland urges school boards to grant six months or longer sabbatical or special leave to teachers to gain experience in non academic fields. The aim is broader practical knowledge and improved classroom instruction, with fewer teachers leaving the profession after short tenures.
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Manitoba
Inaeuch
Educational Institute of Scotland
Glen Elmo Ruthenia News Highlights From Last Week
Tor Brykaluik Mike and Set Derlago Clem spent their embarkation leave here last week. A Silver wedding was held for Mr and Mrs William Biliwaka. Anne Worebeth of Transcona visited her parents. Walter Pushka opened a store one mile north of the Ruthenian trail. Measles overwhelmed Glen Elmo school forcing a brief closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor, Brykaluik Mike
Set Derlago Clem
William Biliwaka
Anne ‘Worebeth
Transcona
Ww. Brykaliuk
Grau Iview
Walter Pushka
Local Messages and Community Notes
Ranchvale Birdtail ers Jack Plante left for Flin Flon on Monday via Russell. Mrs J Coughlin rode to Virden on Saturday morning. Mrs Miller visited Vista and Rossburn then returned home. Miss Ruth Plante spent the weekend in Rossburn. Mrs A Joiner and son Doug las visited Vista. Mr and Mrs D Davidson and family visited in the district. Miss Marion Miller stayed with her sister Mrs Fred Plante. Red Cross meeting at Maxwells well attended with important matters. Young people enjoyed a evening at Sinclairs Thursday. Master Sheldon Brown is sick and wishes for speedy recovery. Hockey game Rossburn 8 Birdtail 4. Friday night party at Mrs Clelands for Pte Eddy York home from overseas. signet ring presented. Many games followed with lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Plante
Flin Flon
Russell
J. Coughlin
Virden
Sheldon Brown
Rossburn
Birdtail
Mra Clelands
Pte
Eddy York
Ferguson Family Thank-You Card
The Ferguson family thanks friends for kindness during their recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes.
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Ferguson
Diamond Wedding for Mr and Mrs McIntosh in Rossburn
Mr and Mrs William McIntosh celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at home in Rossburn. Both born in Molesworth Ontario and married 60 years ago, they raised a family of ten with six surviving descendants and remain active in church and community life. Their children live in Winnipeg Regina Edmonton Vancouver and Rossburn. two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McIntosh
McIntosh
Molesworth Ont
Homestead
Brandon
Birdtail Valley
Rossburn
Robert Hamilton
Wm. MccIntosh
Hannah Margaret Hamilton
Wilson
Birtle
Donald Sinclair
Wesley
Gertrude
Geo. Hardie
Winnipeg
Ethel
Geo. E. Sherritt
Regina
Ernest
Edmonton
Arthur
Vancouver
Howard
Mclantosh
Obituary of George Ferguson of Rossburn and Winnipeg
George Ferguson born 1873 in Smith Falls Ontario died Sunday January 28 in Biggar Saskatchewan. He lived in Portage la Prairie Rossburn district and Winnipeg before death. Survived by two sons Howard and Duncan, four daughters Mrs Warnock Mrs Grant Pearl and Mrs Simpson, two brothers. Funeral held February 2 at United Church Rossburn with Rev Par ton officiating. interment in Rossburn cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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George Ferguson
Biggar
Sask
Smith Falls
Leeds County
Ont
Portage-la-Prairie
Jane Fraser
Rossburn
Winnipeg
Ferguson
Howard
Chicago
Duncan
Oshawa
Warnock
Grant
Silvine
Ill
Pearl
Rochester
Min
Mra Simpson
Toronto
United Church
B F. Parton
Rossburn Cemetery
Jobo Lindsay
J.G Stitt
Robi. Stitt
M. G. Crookshanks
Burt Palmer
Jasper Strong
Oakburn Community Notes Include Death of Mrs Citulsky
Oakburn district mourns the sudden death of Mrs PF Citulsky at her Oakburn home on Sunday afternoon. Messages arrive from Mrs L Martin in Marco and Mr J W Smith heads to Winnipeg for the bonspiel. Michael Kottick returns from overseas for a thirty day leave while Mr and Mrs Stanley host a Sunday dinner.
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L. Martin of
Marco
Jobo Ostash
Mike Brodie
Winnipeg
J. W. Smith
enJay
Oakboro
Nes
Mre PF. Citulsky
Oakburn
P.O. Michael Kottick
Mra Stanley
Blood donations organized for wounded at Russell
Blood is needed for wounded on battle fronts and a local blood bank is set up in Russell. Residents may leave names at J G Stitt's store and every Wednesday at 1 30 p m six donors will be taken to the Blood Donor Clinic at United Church basement Russell. First six this Wednesday February 7 include Mrs Art Chesney Mrs Morley Brown Mr Wm Armstrong Mrs Harold Brown and J G Stitt. Donors should avoid fats on donation day and breakfast after donations with fats or fried foods.
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Russell
Ths
J. G. Stitt
United Church
Russe
Stitt
Art Chesney
Morley Brown
Wm Armstrong
Valentines Dance Benefits Ukrainian Soldiers Aid Group
Community events include a Valentine Dance hosted by the Ukrainian Soldiers Aid in Rosburn with Good Orchestra on Monday February 12. The annual Red Cross meeting is set for the Rosburn Orange Hall at 9 p.m. Also local notices cover election results, church gatherings, and visits by residents to Winnipeg and Brandon.
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Valentine Dance
The
Rosburn Red Cross Society
Orange Hall
Vista social notes mark visits and events amid community life
Miss Verna McIntyre returns from Trial British Columbia. Guests include Mrs Wm Breakey Evelyn Joxwirran at Mr and Mrs Hugh Armstrong Jr. and Mrs Kippen of Newdale visit W Miller. Soldiers Aid packed boxes for overseas. L A and WM S plan February 16 Word Day of Prayer at R Alexander home. Mr and Mrs Hugh Armstrong host Mr Johnson and Miss Fairball and Mr S Veiteh and Miss Bennett from Roseburn. John Chegwino and wife celebrate 57th wedding anniversary with a reception at W Chegwins. quilting event led by Mrs Sitko and Mrs Hamilton. next quilting February 14. Whist drive and dance at hall draw prizes to Mrs Hamilton and Mrs Hyreuk. consolation to Mrs I. Woyebasin and J McPeail. Mr Wm Armstrong travels to Winnipeg. returning with Mrs Armstrong who spent two months in Ontario.
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L.A
W.M.S
R. Alexander
Hugh Armstrong
Johnson
Miss Fairball
Vista
S Veiteh
Mies Bennett
Roseburn
John Chegwino
W. Chegwins
H. Hamilton
L. Hyreuk
I. Woyebasin
J.mcpeail
Wm. Armstrong
Winnipeg
Community Notices From Mears Area
MEARS Word received that Dan Pawluk has arrived safely overseas. William Kozun returns after a week with his parents at Roseburn. George Semaniuk buys a sawing outfit from Steve Baydeck and does most district wood sawing. Attend Red Cross Bagarr and Dance at Mears hall on Saturday February 17.
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Stella Dutkywich
Fort William Ont
Ann
Steve Ternowsky
Rossburo
Steve Pawluk
Dan
Mer George Semaniuk
Steve Baydeck
Red Cross
Mears Hall
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Rossburn Review
Victoria Ave
Foches
Canada
United States
Canadien. ee\|yren Association
Manitoban C.wna
Eee
Newspaper Association
Adveries Hessen
Sioothly
George
Shoal Lake
Church Services
United Chuch
B. F. Parsons
Rossburn Church
Church School
Divine Service
St John
Pentecostal Assembly
Walter Venton
Rossburn Children's Church
Presbyterian Church
J. Y. Garett
Argyle
Eckford
Waywayseecappo
ALL Welcome
Rossburn Theatre
Tokyo
Cary Grant
John Garfield
Dane Clark
Robert Hutton
Starling
Ginger Rogers
Robert Ryan
Ruth Hussey
Glen Elmo-Ruthenia
Harry Boychuk
Mra Geo. Hiaggy
Anthony Koatiuk
Vir
Anton Wladyka
Joe Wlady
Angueville
Glen Elmo School
Mrs Miller
Ruth Plante
Mrs A Joiner
Douglas
D Davidson
Marion Miller
Fred Plante
Maxwells
Sinclairs
Syrnick of
Angusville
Walter Melnyk
Messers .Wilson
Johnny Yanicky
Windsor Ont
Garfield Case
Progressive Conservative
Grey North
George Williamson
D. Mitchell
McKenzie Island
Elizabeth Bidoski
Fort William
J. Klym
Gordon Taylor
Rev B. Parsons
Cubs
Oakburn Cubs
Menzies Shop
atSp.m
Soldiers Aid
M.J Shmyr
Ressburn
Man
Fort Osborne
Winnipes
Preshmyr
Nellie Shymr
Rosburn
Rs Wafter Armstrong
Ottawa
Oswald
Ozwald
RCAF
Toland
Sharon
V Sask
Bank of Toronto
Saskatoon Phoenix
Colorsay
Verna Mclntyvre
B.C
Wm. Breakey
Evelyn J‘oxwirran
Mra H. Hamilton
Mra Sitko
Mr.amilton
Mears
William Kozun
4. C. Derlago
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