Tenders Opened on Highway Projects in Manitoba
Manitoba Highways opened tenders for provincial projects including earthwork for an overpass and interchange at PTH 101 59 junction and paving PTH 6 south of Grand Rapids. Tender 967 for gravel base on PTH 45 in Shoal Lake and Rossburn was bid by Wilf Chegwin Construction Ltd of Shoal Lake at 244,999 dollars.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Department of Highways
Grand Rapids
P.T.H
Shoal Lake
Rossburn
Wilf Chegwin Construction Ltd
Persistent drought keeps temperatures cool but crops suffer
Weather remains unusually cool as drought persists with no general rainfall since the record heat of May and June. Conditions have worsened for crops and gardens, stressing farmers and local vegetation.
Oakburn Ladies Help Buy Heart Monitor at Shoal Lake
The Oakburn Ladies Hospital Aid thank donors for the Heart Monitor fund at Shoal Lake District Hospital. Total received is 389 dollars, with 365 dollars allocated to the machine and 24 dollars on hand. A fall fundraiser is planned and a lengthy donor list is included.
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Oakburn
Dead fish in Assiniboine River prompt algae warnings
Early Monday residents report a mass die off of fish along the Assiniboine River from Shellmouth Dam to Millwood caused by blue green algae thriving in warm slow moving water. Livestock drinking from the river should be moved from the watercourse for two to three days. Copper sulfate treatment is proposed for dugouts and careful cleaning of equipment is advised. A separate note highlights plans for Parkland Game Farm with diverse species and prospects for future stock.
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Assiniboine River
Shellmouth Dam
Millwood
Cnttle
Bill Brown
Parks Branch
Mr. Brown
David Klimack
Mr Alex Andrew Celebrates 89th Birthday
A late July birthday greeting honors Mr Alex Andrew who marked his 89th birthday on Sunday July 9th with family and friends.
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Alex Andrew
Parkland Probes Reported Highway Changes Through Park
Parkland Regional Development Corporation says it is investigating reports that Highway No. 10 through Riding Mountain National Park from Wasagaming to Dauphin may be redesigned for a 40 mile per hour speed with more curves for scenic tours. Officials seek quick confirmation or denial amid questions about survey stakes and alternate routes.
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Parkland Regional Development Corporation
Riding Mountain National Park
Wasagaming
Dauphin
Paul Lange
Parkland
Recreation Activities STEP Program Offers Summer Fun
A provincial STEP program funded by Youth Secretariat and administered by SAHPER teams up with the Community Recreation Branch to offer a playground program for 5 to 12 year olds, a teen centre, and fitness activities at the school gym. Activities include arts and crafts, games, hikes, archery, and more with schedules July to August and meetings at the elementary school.
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Manitoba
The
College and Universities Affairs
Community Recreation Branch
Student Association For Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Sahper
Manitoba Women’s Institutes Host Ontario Visitors
Twelve members from Metcalfe Ontario will visit Manitoba institutes in Brandon Souris Russell Roblin and Dauphin during the last week of July. They will tour farms exchange farming ideas and enjoy a Shellmouth Dam picnic and a bus tour through the region before returning to Ottawa.
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Women’s Institute
Metcalfe
Ontario
Ottawa
Manitoba
Brandon
Souris
Russell
Roblin
Dauphin
Russell W. I
Shellmouth Dam
Roblin, Makaroff
Shell River Institutes
Assissippi
Saskatchewan
Reblin
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Ong
Shoal Lake Hospital
Heart Monitor
Stan Drozda
Mike Polos
Paul Moroz
Peter Nychuk
Stan Topolinsky
Mary Yaroshewsky
Martha Labay
Steve Waytowich
John M. Nowosad
Rose Siwicky
Frances Boychuk
Wm. Luhowy
Katie Krysowaty
Stan Borodie
John Krysowaty
James Douglas
Nick Antonowich
Sam Mykolation
Frank Twerdowhlib
Peter Drul
Mike Borodie
Wm. J. Shwaluk
Mike Samborski
Zacharko Yarish
John Muzylowski
Peter Spak
John Melnyk
Steve Sitko
Mike M. Shwaluk
Joe Skavinski
Philip Tutkaluk
Peter Matiation
George Kurchaba
Anne Werzak
Earl Melnyk
Steve Melnyk
Josephine Zenchyshyn
William Manuliak
Julian Lucyshen
Bill Yarish
Margaret Smith
John Hnatin
John Groshok
Rose Rycin
Joe Twerdun
Olha
Delmer Drozda
Wasyl Ewashko
Marion Pastershank
Hans Treiten
Lawrence Stebeleski
M. K. Wasilka
Daisy Grodecki
Joe Yarish
Alex Prosyk
John Kustiak
Rose Kokorudz
Don Stebeleski
Nestor Tutkaluk
Leonard Manuliak
Albert Zemanski
Mike P. Shwaluk
John Hrytsak
Tony Nowosad
Nick Zubrack
Matt Mychasin
Myrcel Sheeshka
Peter Ewanyshen
Mike Michalyshyn
Peter Kashton
Nick Osodec
Stanley Yanick
Fred Naherney
Lloyd E. Cavers
Assiniboine
Laurie Davidson
Davidson
Grandview
Lynda Kwiatkowski
Brandon and
Souris Institutes
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