Y2K Reflections From A Canadian Hobby Farmer
Fred McGuinness reflects on the Y2K lull and the new millennium, noting mixed TV fare New Year’s Eve and broader Canadian media culture. He cites editorials in Opasquia Times Carlyle Observer and Morden Times about progress, technology, and social change, with provincial tech adoption rankings led by Alberta. He signs as a Brandon-area freelance columnist.
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Millennium activities at Rossburn Elementary School
Rossburn Elementary School reports a busy start to the millennium with a successful Christmas Concert and plans for numerous events. Highlights include the Millennium Mash for grades four to eight on January 14, Ag Days with grade seven and eight tours on January 19, and February trips to Asessippi for skiing and skating. Spirit Week, ongoing fundraising, and future updates are noted. Student Council members Katrina Dinko and Jill Chegwin are named.
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Journey for Sight to Leave Rossburn Next Saturday
The millennium ride of Journey for Sight begins January 18 in Snow Lake with riders from Rossburn meeting January 22 at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast. Lions members urge pledges to Lion Tom Lawless, plus raffle tickets for a $5000 Polaris snowmobile. Funds support eye care. last year $73,143 was raised, with a $100,000 goal this year.
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