New Democrats Nominate Kostesky in Manitoba election
On June 5 Don Kostesky was elected the New Democratic candidate for Birtle-Russell, defeating Mike Antonation of Shoal Lake. He criticized the Weir government for an early election and warned Medicare and hospital fees could rise if re elected. He pledged Medicare not to rise or possibly fall under NDP. He urged voters to back a real change in government.
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Don Kostesky
Democratic
Birtle-Russell
Don
Mike Antonation
Shoal Lake
Weir
Manitoba
New Democratic
Kostesky
Visits and Weekends Across Communities
A list of residents visiting relatives and friends across Manitoba towns. Dennis Matiosky of Humboldt spent the week with family in Sylvia and visited his hospitalized mother in Hamiota. Other trips include Margaret Young with Bob English in Hamiota, Plum Coulee families visiting Baker and Belinski households, and Regina trips by L Hrysak to see Wayne.
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Margaret Young
Bob English
Hamiota
Mrs. Young
Five Angusville Baseball Teams Compete Across Three Tournaments
On Sunday five Angusville teams played in Calder Sask and Russell tournaments. The Cardinals lost 1-0 at Ste Rose to Grand View. The Juniors won top money in Calder by defeating Saltcoats 8-4. Russell hosted minor leagues with 11 and under 13 and under and 15 and under divisions participating.
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Angusville
Cardinals
Ste. Rose
Grandview
Calder, Sask
Saltcoats
Russell
United Church Women Meet at Vista Home
The Vista United Church Women met Wednesday afternoon at Steffie Belinski's home with six members and two visitors. Devotional by Mrs. H. Hamilton, readings including Prodigal Son, spring story by Florence Stitt, and poem by Edna Jacques. They planned to continue through December and praised a successful tea in the Annex.
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Vista U.C.W
Steffie Belinski
Constituency Poll Boundaries Revised in Birtle-Russell
John Hepworth the Returning Officer notes altered and enlarged poll boundaries across the Birtle-Russell constituency to reflect population decline. Maps have been distributed and electors urged to check changes. The number of polls falls from 35 to 30 standard polls. advance polls will run three days in each advance area.
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John Hepworth
Birtle-Russell
Hepworth
Weather Report Highlights Very Cold Spell
Extremely cool weather has prevailed with a low of 31 on Wednesday night and a forecast of possibly even colder readings tonight. The report notes continued chilly conditions and a risk of subfreezing temperatures.
Council appoints Assistant Sec Treas for Rossburn
The Rural Municipality of Rossburn council met June 10 1969 with Reeve John Mitchell and four councillors. They adopted May 1969 financials and 1968 auditor's report, approved transfer work for Pt SE 26 20 24, hired Walter Peleshok as Assistant Secretary Treasurer at 160 per month, and scheduled next meeting for July 8 1969.
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Rossburn
John Mitchell
Ernest Drul
Wm. Hyra
Mervin Trakalo
Peter Kowal
Hyra
Drul
Trakalo
Trakalo — Drul
Pt. S.E
Rossman Lake
Rossman Game and Fish Association
Hyra — Drul
Walter Peleshok
Ressburn
Hyra — Kowal
Donation Acknowledges Ukrainian Women's Aid Gift to Senior Citizens Home
The Rossburn Lions Club thanks the Ukrainian Women's Association of the National Home for a 100 donation to the Senior Citizens Home fund. The message notes community involvement and believes the Home will meet an important local need.
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Rossburn Lions Club
Senior Citizens Home Fund
Parliament Hill report opposes Official Language Bill
Craig Stewart M.P. for Marquette reports from Ottawa on Western Canada’s opposition to the Official Language Bill. He criticizes constitutional approach, potential for irreversible bilingual districts, and merit in promotions tied to language. He warns of regional discrimination and urges goodwill and constitutional review. Continued on Page 5.
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Parliament Hill
House of Commons
Western Canada
Canada
Upper
Lower Canada
Ottawa
Hippies Stir Local Unease As Girls Dress For Experiment
Two girls in Rossburn dressed as hippies last Saturday to gauge town reaction and their own feelings. They faced stares, whistles, crowded sidewalks, and chased by boys in cars, prompting a dramatic chase to a grandmother's house and a call to their mothers to bring ordinary clothes. The piece highlights the discomfort of adopting a counterculture look in a small town.
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Rossburn
Gramma
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Democrats
Watt
Agriculure
Sylvia Weselak
Brandon
Anne Miller
Ron Huppe
Winnipeg
Mrs. Miller
Billy
Mrs. L. Hrysak
Wayne
Regina
Ross Lillie
Peggy Davis
Mrs. J. Lillie
Mrs. H. Hamilton
Mrs. G. Hamilton
United Church Women
Weather Report
Council
Sec
Treas
Drul — Hyra
Mike Bucklaschuk
Kowal
Union of Manitoba
Powell Equipment Limited
Sr. Citizens Home
Craig Stewart
Marquette
Gerard Pelletier
Pelletier
Armed Forces
R.C.M.P
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