Harvest Festival Weekend in Rossburn Outlines Events
The Rossburn Harvest Festival runs August 18 to 20 with Outdoor Bingo and a Teen Dance at the Town Hall on Friday night. Saturday hosts M.G.R.A. events at the Fair Grounds, Gymkhana, Jackpot Rodeo, horse races at 4:30 p.m., and chariot and chuckwagon races with trophies and prize money. An early morning Farmers' Horse Race at the Parkway Co-op on Mountain Ave and agricultural exhibits accompany a Senior Citizens Tea.
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Fair Grounds
Copperfield
Rossburn Town Hall
Rossburn
Parkway Co-op
Mountain Ave
Manitoba Sets 1978 Deer Seasons in Northern and Southern Units
The Department of Renewable Resources and Transportation Services outlines 1978 deer seasons for Manitoba residents and non-Canadians. Northern unit runs November 13 to December 2. southern unit offers three periods November 20–22, November 23–25, and November 27–December 2 with permits for one season each. Licences are available at vendors. hunting is banned in refuges, Riding Mountain National Park, and non unit areas.
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Manitoba
Department of Renewable Resources and Transportation Services
Iitewer
Aasens
Riding Mountain National Park
Murray Cormack Named General Manager of MPE Pool Elevators
Murray Cormack appointed general manager of MPE Pool Elevators effective July 1 replacing Robert E. Moffat. Announcement by president James D. Deveson notes Cormack’s prior role as operations GM and former deputy minister in Manitoba agriculture. Cormack is the son of Mr and Mrs John Cormack of Rossburn.
Fine growing weather boosts crops and gardens
Pleasant growing conditions persist with good progress in crops and vegetables. No sign of severe heat or drought yet this week, with historical high and low noted as 84 and 45 last year this week.
Family Camp Near St. Lazare Teaches Faith and Fellowship
Neill Foster leads an outstanding team for all ages at Yale Ranch Camp 2% miles north of St. Lazare with Carol and Gene Clott Western Gospel singers. Interdenominational services 10:00 a.m. daily Bible study and 7:30 p.m. fellowship open to the public. The Ranch Camp offers camping experiences for teen boys.
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Yale
Longtime Rossburn couple marks 60th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Olynick celebrated their 60th anniversary with a family supper at the Legion Hall on Saturday June 24. Born in the Ukraine in 1895, Olynick came to Canada in 1912 and married Dora Pushka in 1918. They farmed near Rossburn for four decades, later moved to Rossburn, and retired in Brandon in 1968. They have six sons and three daughters, plus 3 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, with two sons and a daughter predeceased. A second gathering at their home on Sunday June 25 was hosted by daughter Lena and daughters‑in‑law.
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Matt Olynick
Legion Hall
Ukraine
Canada
Dora Pushka
Rossburn
Brandon
John
Mike
Toronto
Wally
Surrey
B.C
Boris
Bill
Winnipeg
Nick
Killarney
Boroskie
Martha
Kostesky
Ann
Atikokan
Ont
Lena
Julie Olynick
Nellie Olynick
Eileen Olynick
Recreation board plans new playground amid teen damage
The Rossburn-Silver Creek Recreation Board and Rossman Lake committee push a creative playground project after a weekend incident where 10 to 15 teenagers damaged the area. An age limit of 12 and under is set for the playground. Swimming lessons start Monday July 17 at Rossman Lake with last minute registration at 10 a.m. A 30 cent late fee applies. Instructors are Cheryl Michalchuk and Pat McGehee. A canoe clinic is scheduled for Wednesday July 19 with some canoes provided and a $3 fee. Meet by the swimming lesson pier at 7 p.m. A water skiing clinic is set for Wednesday July 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A $4 fee applies during swimming lesson registration. Participants in both activities may be combined and boats may be used from the boat launching pier.
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Rossburn-Silver Creek
Cheryl Michalchuk
Pat McGehee
Rossman Lake
Al Andrew honored on 95th birthday in Gillam region
A 95th birthday celebration for Al Andrew was held with guests including Mrs. Neil Wilkie and family from Gillam and Winnipeg. A buffet supper followed the afternoon commemorations attended by relatives Sherry Donna Norman and others.
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Winnipeg
Neil Wilkie
Leslie
Jennica and
Andrew
Gillam
Russ Andrew
Sherry
Donna
Norman Andrew
Rossburn
Bingo Winners Highlight Silver Beach News Week
Silver Beach highlights Tuesday and Thursday bingo winners with names and prizes, including John Gensorik and Matt Stefanishyn. Social notes mention visits by local residents and a busy long weekend with campgrounds near capacity and strong Arts and Crafts and Campfire activity.
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John Gensorik
Agnes Kodioski
Matt Stefanishyn
Zenova Stefanishyn
Pete Olynyk
Elizabeth Odie
Helen P. Sidoryk
Marilyn Kalynnik
Lena Stefanishyn
Marilyn Kalynuik
P. Olynyk
John Mazur
Oli Calvert
Frank Kalynuik
Emilia Tanner
Agnes Kodolski
Roy Melnyk
Bill Wallis
Rose Liebrecht
Lorne Shindak
Sonja Chuchmuch
Bert
Diane Nelson
Brandon
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Murray Cormack
M.P.E
St. Lazare
Rossburnites
Silver Beach
Mike Woloski of
Neepewa
John and
Zenova
Agnes Victor
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