Pelly Trail Board considers bus purchases and policy changes
The Pelly Trail Board met in the new Board Room on June 2 and 17 to discuss purchasing three school buses if funding is approved, extending the Occupational Entrance Course, using school chairs for Don Messer Show, and policies for bus pickup. The board also planned a Kindergarten helper hire, a Bran don University teaching center at Russell Elementary, and an additional teacher for Rossburn Elementary. They set school year dates, copier purchase, and oppose land transfers from Oakburn to Birdtail River.
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Pelly Trail Board
Russell
Rossburn
Elphinstone
Oakburn
Brandon University
Rossburn Women's Institute Plans 1970 Convention
Rossburn Women's Institute met in the annex on Tuesday July 1 at 2 30 pm. They approved donations of 20 to the Dental Clinic and 25 to the Rossburn Senior Citizens Home. Beryl Williamson reported on Roblin Convention. Rossburn will host the 1970 convention with Bird Tail WI assisting. A jackpot was won by Mrs Radford. next jackpot by Agnes Snider. A Peace Gardens trip was deferred to next year. Lunch served. next meeting September 2.
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Rossburn Women’s Institute
Annex
O Canada
Creed
Rossburn
Peace Gardens
Agnes Taylor
Jean Cleland Sr
Rossburn Fair to Host 60th Annual Event on July 12
Rossburn celebrates its 60th annual fair next Saturday July 12 with open Senior Baseball Tournament offering prizes of 100 50 25 and 25. Also open Men’s and Ladies’ Fastball tournaments, Parkland Midway rides, and a day of outdoor entertainment.
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Rossburn
Farewell gathering for Rossburn group bids fond adieu
A large crowd gathered at Rossburn Town Hall on Friday June 27 to bid farewell to Rev and Mrs Fulford and Miss Margaret Hay as they prepare to depart for Neepa wa and Winnipeg. Community members presented gifts and thanks including representations from Rossburn Vista U C W Hospital Auxiliary and local church groups. A luncheon followed the leaving remarks.
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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
Parkland Launches Economic Base Study
Parkland Development Corporation begins an economic base study in cooperation with the Department of Industry and Commerce. General Manager Ron Kinney says the analysis covers agriculture industrial output population commerce and services and will guide future priorities with minimal public participation.
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Parkland Development Corporation
Ron Kinney
Parkland
Department of Industry and Commerce
Mr. Kinney
Angusville Clubs Sweep Elphinstone Tourney Final
At the 90th Elphinstone Picnic and Old Timers Reunion on July 1, Angusville senior cardinals won $150 and edged Wawanesa and Rivers to reach the final. The juniors claimed $100 after beating Oak River and Cardale before a 4 1 defeat to the Cards. Bantams also advanced, eliminating 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 Trousseau Tea honoring bride elect Janet Johnston was hosted June 14 at her parents home Mr and Mrs L C Johnston. Pourers included Mrs Derry Moulson Mrs Doug Johnston and Mrs Walt Butcher with assistants Linda Young Linda Johnston Norma Andrew Sylvia Mischanchuk and Marion Johnston. Gift room supervisor was Janneth Johnston and Trousseau room supervisor Joan Butcher.
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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
Members of the Rossburn Local MFU are invited to join. Contact Ken Caldwell president or Delmer McFeet ers secretary for details. The executive reports encouraging growth in membership this year.
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M.F.U
Rossburn
Mf.u
Ken Caldwell
Delmer McFeeters
Joint Services For One Year In Rossburn
The Rossburn United Church and Presbyterian Church will hold joint services for one year in the Rossburn United Church. The arrangement is sanctioned by both Presbyteries and Rev. Brian Penny serves as minister in charge.
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Rossburn
Weather report on weekly rainfall and weekend impact
The past week brought bountiful rainfall and warmer conditions boosting gardens and crops. However weekend showers damaged the Rossman Lake barbecue and Sunday weather proved disappointing for all observers.
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Rossman Lake
Hospital Auxiliary Names Officers For 1969 70
Rossburn Hospital Auxiliary held its final pre summer meeting with 16 members at Ann Slows cabin. Minutes noted a May report, donations of 15 dollars, and plans for events at Rossman Lake and Town Hall. Officers named: Pres Mrs Ken Caldwell. Vice Pres Mrs Brian Doolan. Sec Mrs Willis Stitt. Treas Mrs Del McFeeters.
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Rossburn Hospital
Ann Slow
Rossman Lake
Ken Caldwell
Brian Doolan
Willis Stitt Treas
del McFeeters
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Pelly Trail
Binsearth Square Dance Club
Binsearth 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 Fair
Parkland Studies
Trousseau
Weather Report
Nettie Hrysak
Theresa Werbowski
Shirley McFeeters
Helen Aylwin
Mr. Erickson
Ann
Jessie Caldwell
Avis Stitt
Farmer’s Union
Jean Cleland
Auxiliary
Lillian Nevin
Lillian
B. C
Ed Kreshewski
E. Caldwell
A. Werbowski
M. Melnyk
E. Stefanuk
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