Exchange trip enjoyed by local 4 H members
On July 4 a group of 344 4 H members and two chaperones left by bus for Winnipeg but were delayed and missed their plane. They stayed an extra day, then flew to Montreal and Quebec City, arriving in L Isle Verte where they met their host families. Activities included a dance, bonfire, and a Jersey farm picnic before returning.
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Rossburn
Winnipeg
C.P
Montreal
Quebec City
L’isle Verte
L’isle-Verte
Flats Bleus
St. Lawrence River
Jersey
Rivere de Loupe
Public Hearing on Land Transfer Between School Divisions in Russell
The Board of Reference will hold public hearings on August 22 1978 at 1 00 p m in Major Pratt School Russell regarding a land transfer from Pelly Trail to Birdtail River School Division. Lands listed span townships 19 21 ranges 26 27W. Attendees may present arguments for or against. If granted, students in the area switch education jurisdictions and tuition/transport costs may apply.
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Pelly Trail
Board of Reference
Pratt
Russell
Birdtail River
Township
Growth tax payments flow to municipalities and bands
Municipalities, Indian Bands and Unorganized Territories will receive 19,343,537 by end of July from growth taxes in personal and corporate income tax. Allocation runs 2.2 points of personal tax and one point of corporate tax. Craik notes grants down from 21,972,530 last year due to lower revenues and prior overestimates. A basic 17.75 per capita is paid to all municipalities and Indian territories. A special payment recognizes urban growth pressures.
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Don Craik
Craik
Fine Summer Weather Continues Through Week
The past week was mild in temperature with Monday being warm and humid at 8 degrees. Numerous thundershowers persist with bright days, and rainfall for the growing season reaches 9.89 inches to date. This week compares with last year’s highs and lows of 84 and 46.
Birdtail W.I. Holds July Meeting at Mrs Bergeson Home
The Birdtail Women’s Institute met in July at Mrs Karen Bergeson’s home with eight members present. The Creed opened the session followed by roll call and readings of the minutes and treasurer’s report. Business focused on recipe exchanges and plans for a harvest booth.
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Birdtail
W.I
Karen Bergeson
Rossburn couple honored at thirty-fifth wedding anniversary
A Rossburn couple celebrated their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary with a family gathering at their home on Saturday July 15. Relatives from the region and distant cities attended, including guests from Edmonton Selkirk Thunder Bay Detroit Fort Frances Winnipeg Holland and Oakburn.
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Nick Stupinsky
Rossburn
Jerry Stupnisky
Edmonton
Alta
Robert Stupnisky
Selkirk
Mike Charney
Russell Charney
Matt Procyk
Thunder Bay
Ont
Michael Koroscil
Detroit
Michigan
John Harrison
Fort Frances
Don Groshak
Lesia Peet
Phyllis Chopp
Winnipeg
Ed Budz
Holland, Man
John Goshak
Oakburn
Rossburn subdivision plan review and council actions
Minutes of the R.M. of Rossburn regular and special meetings detail approval steps for the Rossman Lake subdivision plan. The council reviewed government reports, referred them to the Rossman Lake Committee for responses, discussed Manitoba Telephone System cable work, requested a PCB rep meeting, and updated property insurance values with Reed Shaw Stenhouse. A weed-growth notice was to be served if not remedied promptly.
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Wally Peleshok
William Antonow
Joe Dnistransky
Rossman Lake
Manitoba Telephone
Rossburn
Manitoba
Fii
Reed, Shaw Stenhouse Limited
Union of Manitoba
Dnistransky
Kingdom Hall dedication draws guests to Rossburn
The Rossburn Jehovah's Witnesses marked the Kingdom Hall dedication with an afternoon program attended by 136 visitors from Guatemala, British Columbia, Quebec, and local towns. R Zimmerman of Brandon led the dedication talk outlining worship goals and outreach. The hall at Elen Street invites public talks at 10:00 am Sundays, 11:00 am Watch Tower Study, 7:30 pm Thursdays Theocratic School, and 8:30 pm Service Meeting.
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Rossburn
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Kingdom Hall
Guatemala
British Columbia
Quebec
R. Zimmerman
Brandon
Elen Street
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