Weather history notes storms and tornadoes in western Manitoba
The article recalls violent storms from July in rural Manitoba and cites a 1915 Rossburn Times report describing near misses and hail avoidance. It chronicles tornado sightings across decades, including 1943 Russell, 1933 Shoal Lake, 1935 Strathclair and Gilbert Plains, plus a notable 1973 hailstorm tracked from Regina to the Russell Rossburn area.
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Rossburn
Manitoba
Rossburn Times
Russell Preston
Beulah
Russell
Shoal Lake
Newdale
Strathclair
Selsgirth
Gilbert Plains
Regina
Sask
Yorkton
Park
Fire on Carroll Farm Destroys Barn In Early Morning Blaze
The Minto Fire Brigade reports a spontaneous ignition in a chop bin building on Don McKenzie’s Carroll farm at 5 45 AM. A cat ignited and carried flames to the barn, which burned completely while the chop bin building was saved.
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Minto
Don McKenzie
Carroll
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