Rod and Gun in Manitoba
A Manitoba fishing column reviews 1971 derby results from Manitoba and Saskatchewan, noting top catches including a 30 lb 12 oz pike by Fred Bahning of Iowa and a 14 lb 13 oz rainbow trout by George Klingenberg of Saskatoon. It mentions derby rules, entry forms, and local angling activity, plus a light anecdote about hunters and a snowy owl sighting in Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Fred Bahning
Iowa
Piprell Lake
George Klingenberg
Saskatoon
Lucien Chabot
Maple Creek
Harris
Saskatchewan
Brandon Buyers Association Runs Nonprofit Grocery in Brandon
A group of concerned citizens formed the Brandon Buyers Association to open a self help, nonprofit grocery store. With $1 memberships, they renovated a downtown warehouse, secured grants, and partnered with wholesalers to keep markups at 3 to 5 percent. The store opened Oct 28 1971 and was officially opened in January by Len Evans. Membership has grown to about 145 families, with volunteers required to contribute three hours monthly.
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Brandon Buyers Association
Len Evans
Industry & Commerce
Farm group seeks Manitoba Derby Sweepstake sales help
A farm association reports its application to the Manitoba Lotteries Commission for an Agency to sell Manitoba Sweepstake tickets. The group aims to buy more groceries for members and invites volunteers to sell or buy tickets, listing contacts Joe Hawryshok and Chris McDonald with addresses and phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Lottery Commission
Manitoba
Joe Hawryshok
Frederick St
Chris McDonald
15Th St
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ROD and Gun
R. T. Robinson
Neepawa
Man
Hunters
John Madson
Winchester - Western
Duck Mountain Lakes
Brandon
CAPRI
Birtle
Mia Farrow
Manitoba Charolais Association
Memorial Hall
Roblin
Charolais Story
Jim Hester
CCA
Calgary
Denzil Sutton
Rocanville
Sask
Russell Meat Processors
Russell
Rossburn Electric Ltd
Radio and TV
Rossburn
Jerry Stebeleski
Shoal Lake
Rae's
Ronald Kowalchuk
George Lazaruk
Mike Jarema
Strathelair
McKietink Freighters Limited
Angusville
Birdtail
Oakburn
Menzie
Elphinstone
Sandy Lake
Rackham
Winnipeg
Braridon
Zenith
Crawford Park
Senic
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