Weather affects farmers as harvest slows and plans shift
The Rossburn Review notes wet spell dampening grain yields and delaying harvest while livestock prices improve. It previews winter sports plans, hockey schedules, and the World Series as a distraction from daily troubles. Portage la Prairie junior hockey opens its schedule, with activity expected into December.
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Lakehead
Portage la Prairie
Roblin Drives Private Investment With New Projects
Roblin sees major private sector growth as Cardenger Ford and Imperial Oil expand, Cargillis adds a chemical storage shed, and a new curling rink for 1987-88. Phase 1 of a Lake of the Prairies resort begins soon, with a fish hatchery mid construction. Deloraine opens Main Street Manitoba project. Hamitla girls win eight-team volleyball in Treherne weekend. Hamiota beats host for A final, Boissevain tops Carberry for consolation amid other teams.
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Roblin
Cardenger Ford
Imperial Oil
Cargillis
Lake of the Prairies
Hamilta
Treherne
Hamiota
Gordie Lyall
Boissevain
Carberry
Hartney
Deloraine
Community notices from Glenboro and district events
Reading the papers highlights include the Kinsmen House in Minnedosa opening with equity of 20 700 from the club and 20 700 from Manitoba Housing, a 384 000 capital cost financed by a 30 year loan from CIBC Mortgage, and CMHC insured under the National Housing Act. The Waterhen Wood Bison Ranch gains 186 000 grant to expand to six square miles with a new release pen. A new Sifton fire truck arrived and a house fire caused 10 000 damage. Angler Mike Ewasiuk catches 15 rainbow trout at Sandy Lake, with the 15th weighing 4 1 2 pounds. Glen McKinnon, Virden councillor and acting principal, will retire after 15 years in local politics. Ninety one year old Neepawa poet Fred Coutts earns Honorable Gold Mention for The Cenotaph in the Worldwide Poetry Competition.
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Kinsmen House
Minnedosa Kinsmen Club
Manitoba Housing
Cibc Mortgage Corporation
CMHC
National Housing Act
Third Avenue South West
Waterhen Wood
Glen McKinnon
Virden
McKinnon
Virden Collegiate Institute
Virden Empire
Fred Coutts
Neepawa
Kitchen planning for accessible, efficient homes
Practical guide on designing handicap friendly kitchens. Front counter switches ease control of lights range hood and disposal. Choose appliances with front controls and side opening doors for wheelchair access and safety. Avoid sliding appliances that shift during use.
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