Snowplowing Contract Rejected as Rates Too Low
Rural Municipality of Rossburn council meeting November 9 1965 discussed approving aid to Mrs. Zemliak and reviewing assessment rolls for 1966. They rejected the Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources snowplowing contract as rates were too low, and approved a $300 grant to Rossburn for public rest rooms. They set a Court of Revision for December 14 1965 and approved bills for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown — Hyra
Mary Zemliak
Dnistiansky — Gawryluk
Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources
Dept. of Public Works
Gawryluk — Hyra
Rossburn
Dnistiansky — Hyra
Gawryluk — Brown
Hyra — Brown
Winter Weather Summary From Local Almanac
A light snow cover accumulated over the past week with about one hundred forty two inches on the ground. Temperatures have edged back toward normal after five weeks of above normal readings. Local records show sub zero readings on several November dates in past years, including -3 on Nov 9 1960 and -5 on Nov 12 1959.
Poultry Bingo Winners Named at Glen Elmo Delmar
Winners at the recent Poultry Bingo event include Mrs. Charlie Brown the Chicken and Mr. George Klapp the Chicken, with Goose Mr. Nick Belbas also among the top prizes. Thank you to all participants and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Elmo Delmar Heindle
Charlie Brown
George Klapp
Nick Belbas
Rossburn Junior High Girls Volleyball Game Recap
Rossburn Junior High girls hosted Russell Junior High on November 4 in Rossburn. The report ends early with disappointment from Rossburn supporters about the match outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Russell
Bir tle Presbytery U C W Meeting At Decker
The fall Bir tle Presbytery U C W met at Decker United Church with 34 present. Mrs D Leland presented seven resolutions for local U C W study. Mrs H McGuiness spoke on Minaki Camp stay. Next meeting Jan 18 and annual Feb 22. Fall rallies planned for Kenton Nov 17 Silverton Nov 18 Oak River Nov 22 Onanole Nov 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
Silverton
Oak River
Onanole
Local Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Held At Millicent Sawchuk Home
The Hallowe en masquerade meeting opened with O Canada and a charades game. Minutes and treasurer reports were adopted. Plans included serving coffee at the Co op demonstration on Friday Nov 5 and buying a bassinette for the hospital nursery. The next meeting is set for Nov 23 at Barbara Fink’s home. attendees should bring a 30 cent gift and lunch.
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Hallowe’en Masquerade
Millicent Sawchuk
O Canada
Hallowe’en
Maureen Erickson
Jessie Caldwell
Jean Lawless
Doreen McMillan
Sonia Melnyk
Carol Sonia Melnyk
Barbara Fink
Gwen Hoffman
Lois Melnyk
Home Fink
Silver Wedding Anniversary Surprise at Locke Home
A surprise party celebrated Ed Collingridge and his wife on their 25th anniversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Locke in Birtle. About 30 friends and relatives attended a supper, with Wilbert Collingridge giving the toast. Gifts were exchanged and out of town guests came from Quill Lake Wynyard Regina White Fox Stoughton Warren and other towns in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Locke
Birtle
Ed. Collingridge
Wilbert Collingridge
Quill Lake
Wynyard
Sask
Rossburn
Erickson
Isabella
Shoal Lake
McCreary
Man
Regina
White Fox
Stoughton
Warren
Acclamation for Lynn McKay as Chief at Lizard Point meeting
About 50 residents of Lizard Point Indian Reserve attended the Community Hall meeting where nominations were called for Chief. The gathering unanimously chose Lynn McKay for the post on the motion of M. Twovoice and Ed Longclaws. McKay’s return is welcomed across the Reserve and Rossburn district for his judged leadership.
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Lizard Point Indian Reserve
Lynn McKay
M. Twovoice
Ed. Longclaws
Rossburn
Mandziuk Wins In Bid For Re election
The 1965 federal election results show a Parry Sound candidate Mandziuk winning in Madison Marquette with a decisive margin over 4300 votes as final tallies come in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandziuk
P.-C
Marquette
Delegates Attend U C Y Convention In Winnipeg
Rossburn delegates Anne Kozun and Sylvia Lukie attended the U C Y Regional and Diocesan Convention in Winnipeg on October 24 and 25. Dauphin won the club trophy while St Joseph captured the Regional Trophy. The gavel passed from Dan Labay to Mel Kaban at a closing banquet before a Sunday mass and communion breakfast by Father Maluga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Kozun
Sylvia Lukie
Rossburn
U.C.Y
Winnipeg
Father Baron
St. Joseph
Dan Labay
Mel Kaban
Father Maluga
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Alex Cleland
Morley Brown
Wm. Hyra
Mike
Brown
Dnistiansky
Gawryluk
Hyra
Weather Report
Schoors
Mrs. Armstrong
Antonation
N.D.P
McKeand
J. D
S.-C
Usick
Lizard Point
Angusville
Silver Beach
Ruthenia
Birdtail
Pete’s Lake
Mears
Marco
Otha
Vista
Knights of Columbus
Dauphin
C.n.lb
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