47 Miles of Municipal Roads Taken Over By Province
The Rural Municipality of Rossburn is notified that 47 miles of roads are taken over by the province for 100 percent provincial maintenance and construction as of January 1 1965. Roads include Vista School south to Shoal Lake boundary 2 miles Rossburn town south to Bir tle boundary 4 1/2 miles and more, plus 142 miles in Rossburn village on Mountain Avenue and Victoria Avenue segments.
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Rossburn
Walter Weir
Vista
Shoal Lake
King George School
Mountain Avenue
Victoria Avenue
William Breakey 67 Dies at Foxwarren After Sudden Illness
William James Breakey aged 67 died suddenly at his Foxwarren home on December 31 1964. Born in Ontario he moved to Pierson Manitoba later living in Vista before settling in Foxwarren. Survived by his wife Pearl Bremner four children two sons Glenn and Donald of Calgary two daughters Evelyn Simms of Foxwarren Dorothy Armstrong of Vista a mother a brother eight sisters and 16 grandchildren. Funeral at Foxwarren United Church conducted by Rev Kendal with interment in Foxwarren Cemetery. Pallbearers listed and Braendle's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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William James Breakey
Foxwarren
Ontario
Pierson
Man
Pearl Bremner
Vista
Glenn
Donald
Calgary
George Simms
Evelyn
Hugh Armstrong
Dorothy
Toronto
Gordon
Foxwarren United Church
Kendal
Alex Wright
Herb Wotton
George Graham
Sam Stitt
Charlie Cooper
Conrad Orr
Braendle
Frazer W York obituary from Drayton Valley Alberta
Frazer W York died December 8 at his home in Drayton Valley Alberta aged 47. Born in 1917 at Rossburn, he is survived by wife Ruth and siblings John Edward Thelma Margaret Lorna. Predeceased by mother 1956 father 1961 sister Audrey 1918 brother Leslie 1944. Funeral at Prayton Valley United Church conducted by Rev James Strachan with burial in Drayton Valley Cemetery.
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Frazer W. York
Drayton Valley
Alberta
Rossburn
Ruth
John
Edward
Birdtail
Joe James
Thelma
Winnipeg
Bert Palmer
Margaret
B. Parsons
Lorna
Rossburn W I Holds First Meeting of New Year
The Rossburn Women's Institute opened its new year on January 5 in the annex with O Canada and the Creed. President Mrs. McIntosh chaired. Mrs. Snider was secretary-treasurer. Wendell Cleland showed Hawaii slides. jackpot donated by Mrs. Mabel Armstrong and won by Miss Ruby Armstrong. A lunch was served by hostesses Edna Alexander and Agnes Snider. Rossburn Pioneer books remain for sale through WL members.
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Rossburn W.I
Annex
O Canada
McIntosh
Snider
Sec.Treas
Mabel Armstrong
Ruby Armstrong
Edna Alexander
Agnes Snider
Rossburn Pioneer
Rossburn and Binscarth Tie In League Opener
Rossburn and Binscarth Ban tam ABs played to an 8 all tie in the opening league game Thursday evening. Rossburn led 5 1 after the first period, both teams scored once in the second. Binscarth surged with six goals to Rossburn’s two in the final period as Rossburn tired. Brian Brown and Dwain Lawless each scored twice with two assists. Glenn Carson added two goals, Larry Huston and Milton Droscoski had one each. Huston also assisted once.
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Huston
New Year's Eve Dance Draws Very Large Crowd
Rossburn and district residents gathered at the Rossburn Town Hall for a New Year celebration sponsored by the Rossburn Agricultural Society. The event drew the largest turnout in years, marking a welcome start to 1965 after a period of bad weather.
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Rossburn
Vista Folk
25th Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Elvers celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with relatives gathered at their home on Sunday evening, December 27. Their attendants from 25 years ago attended, a dainty lunch and a decorated wedding cake were served, and all enjoyed the evening.
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Otto Elvers
Qos Junior Highlights Christmas Break and Holiday Skate
The skating party on Friday December 18 1964 drew a large crowd and much enjoyment. The school closed Tuesday December 22 for a rest before returning in the New Year after the holidays.
Collegiate Activities Kick Off Busy New Year
Classes resumed for a busy term with drama night planned for February and casts chosen. Curling returns with regular practice days and strong participation, while girls and boys basketball teams form and prep for interschool competition mid January. Student Council dance on January 15 seeks attendance.
Rossburn Village Council Inaugural Meeting highlights 1965
The Village of Rossburn held its inaugural meeting January 5 1965 in the Council Chambers with Mayor Peter Wladyka and Councillors Antonin Drosdoski Verbowski Kombyr. By law 375 was read thrice and passed appointing officers for 1965. By law 373 setting costs for water works and sewage system was given final reading and passed. Reappointment of Mike Antonin to the Board of Health for 1965 was approved. Snow removal on Mountian Ave sidewalk was ordered to aid hospital access. Bills totaling 12872 76 were approved for payment. The meeting adjourned to January 26 1965. Officers appointed included Secretary-Treasurer N Karmazunak Assessor Provincial Municipal Assessor Solicitor Smellie & Coppleman Health Officer Medical Director of Birtle Shoal Lake Health Unit Fire Chief Mike Antonin Finance Committee Antoniw and Drosdoski Public Works Streets and Sidewalks.
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Kombyr
Verbowski
Antonin — Drosdoski
Drosdoski
Mike E. Antonin
Rossburn
Board of Health
Birtle-Shoal Lake
Verbowski — Komhyr
Mountain Ave
Antonin
Snake Creek Minor Hockey League Age 12 and Under Schedule
The Snake Creek Minor Hockey League announces the North Division schedule for January February and noted weeks. Matches include Russell Inglis Rossburn Angusville Binscarth Birtle and Rossburn as teams travel for league play. Posters will announce exact dates. The league set up the schedule for the week of each game and final scheduling rests with the teams.
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Russell
Inglis
Rossburn
Angusville
Inglis Russell
Binscarth
Birtle
Representatives Urged To Attend Centennial Meet
Appointments were announced by the R. M. of Rossburn and the Village of Rossburn to a temporary centennial committee. One representative from every organization is invited to attend a meeting at the Municipal Office on Monday January 11 at 7 00 p m. Further discussion will cover calling a public meeting about the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M
Rossburn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Glen Elmo School
Silver Creek
Rossburn Corner
Marco
Rossburn Women’ Institute Meeting
Wendell Cleland
Hawaii
Collegiate News
Village Council
Peter Wladyka
Harry Drosdoski
Mike Verbowski
Harry Kombyr
Lors Antoniw
Drosdoski and
Komhyr
Snake Creek Minor Hockey League
Bantam AB
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