Pelly Trail Board approves buses and staffing changes
The Pelly Trail Board met in the Central Office Board Room on June 2 and 17 to approve purchases and policy changes. They authorized three school buses if funding is approved, extended Indian Affairs space use at Rossburn Collegiate, hired extra teachers for Rossburn Elementary, and allowed Bran don University to use Russell Elementary as a student teaching centre. The board also set year end dates, approved a local auditorium use, and budgeted a Pitney Bowes copier.
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Pelly Trail Board
Rossburn
Elphinstone
Oakburn
Brandon University
Russell
Rossburn Women's Institute Plans 1970 Convention
The Rossburn Women s Institute met July 1 at 2 30 pm in the annex. They agreed to donate 20 to the Dental Clinic and 25 to Rossburn Senior Citizens Home. Beryl Williamson reported on Roblin Convention. The group invited Roblin to host the 1970 convention in Rossburn. A Peace Gardens trip was deferred. A jackpot was won by Mrs Radford. next jackpot by Agnes Snider. Lunch served by Mrs Taylor and Mrs Cleland. Next meeting September 2.
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Rossburn
Peace Gardens
Agnes Taylor
Jean Cleland Sr
Rossburn Fair Set For Saturday July 12 Event Highlights
Rossburn marks its 60th annual fair next Saturday July 12 featuring an open Senior Baseball Tournament with $100 top prize and $50 $25 $25 awards, open Men's and Ladies Fastball events, plus the Parkland Midway rides for all. Local entries welcome for a full day of outdoor activities.
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Rossburn
Farewell gathering honors Fulford and Miss Hay in Rossburn
A large crowd at the Rossburn Town Hall on Friday June 27th bid farewell to Rev and Mrs Gordon Fulford and Miss Margaret Hay. Gifts were exchanged by multiple groups including the Rossburn Vista pastoral charge the U C W and hospital auxiliary. Margaret Hay plans to move to Winnipeg while the Fulfords head to Neepawa. A lunch followed the proceedings.
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Rossburn Town Hall
Gordon Fulford
Margaret Hay
Lloyd Willett
G. Lawless
Fulford
Doug Andrew
Rossburn Vista
J. Cormack
U.C.W
Hospital
W. Cleland
Rossman Lake
Farmer’s Union
Parkland Studies Economic Base
Parkland Development Corporation launches an economic base study conducted by Parkland staff with the Department of Industry and Commerce. It will analyze agriculture, industrial output, population, commerce, renewables and services to set regional development priorities within a year.
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Parkland Development Corporation
Ron Kinney
Parkland
Department of Industry and Commerce
Mr. Kinney
Angusville Teams Top Elphinstone Tourney
At the 90th Elphinstone Picnic and Old Timers Reunion Angusville seniors won 150 dollars and juniors took 100. The Cards defeated Wawanesa and Rivers to reach the final while the juniors ousted Oak River and Cardale before a 4-1 final loss to the Cards. Bantams defeated Onande and Cardale before falling to Brandon.
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Elphinstone
Angusville
Angusville Cardinals
Wawanesa
Rivers
Oak River
Cardale
The
Bantams
Onande
Brandon
Trousseau Tea Held In Honor Of Janet Johnston
A teahouse event at the Johnston home honored bride elect Janet Johnston on June 14. Guests poured tea including Mrs. Derry Moulson and Mrs. Doug Johnston, while servers and gift and trousseau room stewards are named among local residents.
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Trousseau
Janet Johnston
L. C. Johnston
Derry Moulson
Doug Johnston
Walt Butcher
Linda Young
Linda Johnston
Norma Andrew
Sylvia Mischanchuk
Marion Johnston
Janneth Johnston
Joan Butcher
More Members Welcome In M F U
Rossburn Local of the M F U invites new members seeking growth this year. Contact Ken Caldwell president or Delmer McFeeters secretary for details.
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M.F.U
Rossburn
Ken Caldwell
Delmer McFeeters
Joint Services For One Year In Rossburn Churches
The Rossburn United and Presbyterian congregations begin joint services in the Rossburn United Church for one year with Rev. Brian Penny serving as minister. The arrangement is sanctioned by both presbyteries and will be re-evaluated after the year.
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Rossburn
Weather affects crops after week of rain and rain loss
A week of rainfall warmed gardens and helped crop prospects though weekend showers harmed Rossman Lake barbecue and spoiled Sunday plans. The text notes 2.10 inches of rainfall and mentions doors and storms in a fragmented way.
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Rossman Lake
Hospital Auxiliary Names Officers For 1969 70
Rossburn Hospital Auxiliary prepares for summer recess after a May meeting. Sixteen members attended as officers for 1969 70 were announced and plans were set for barbecues and an upcoming lunch. The group discussed a drink machine project and a donation to a school dental clinic.
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Rossburn Hospital
Ann Slow
Rossman Lake
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Pelly Trail
Binscarth Square Dance Club
Binscarth School
Public Schools Finance Board
Birdtail River
Pratt
Russell Agricultural Society
Don Messer
Federal Department of Indian Affairs
Rossburn Collegiate
Rossburn Women's Institute
Rossburn Women’s Institute
Annex
O Canada
Creed
Rossburn Fair
Parkland Studies
Weather Report
Tonene
Nettie Hrysak
Theresa Werbowski
Shirley McFeeters
Helen Aylwin
Mr. Erickson
Ann
Jessie Caldwell
Avis Stitt
Jean Cleland
Lillian Nevin
Lillian
B. C
Brian Doolan
Willis Stitt Treas
del McFeeters
Ed Kreshewski
E. Caldwell
A. Werbowski
M. Melnyk
E. Stefanuk
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