Boundaries Commission Sets Meetings in Rossburn and Hamiota
The Boundaries Commission announces two public meetings on October 28 at 7 30 p m in Rossburn Collegiate and on October 29 at 7 30 p m in Hamiota Collegiate to discuss interim school boundary proposals for rural Manitoba. Citizens are urged to attend and share views as plans progress.
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Boundaries Commission
Inter-lake
Manitoba
Metro
Interlake
The
Pelly Trail
Birdtail River
Rossburn
Hamiota Collegiate
Tribute to the Riding Mountain Poet Ed
A Winnipeg era tribute notes the passing of Ed the Riding Mountains poet who wrote fondly of Vimy Ridge and Riding Hills. The piece reflects on life, faith, and the afterlife with biblical guidance John 3 16 offered for those seeking direction.
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Rossburn
Vimy Ridge
Ypres
Riding Hills
Johnston Taylor Wedding at Knox United Church
A double ring ceremony was held August 30 1969 at 4 00 pm in Knox United Church Rossburh Man. Gayle Noreen Taylor married Ronald Morrison son of Andrew Johnston Shoal Lake with Rev Gordon Fulford officiating. Bridesmaids wore deep purple gowns and bouquets of white and yellow mums.
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Knox United Church
Rossburh
Man
Gayle Noreen
Wm. Taylor
Ronald Morrison
Andrew Johnston
Shoal Lake
Gordon Fulford
Neepawa
Jim Black
Howard Trott
Nomination Day Acclamations Fill Rossburn Council
Nomination Day in Rossburn village brought acclamations for Reeve John Mitchell and councillors Ernest Drul and Mervyn Trakalo. Mayor John Cormack won another two-year term by acclamation. One new councillor, Maron Slow, was acclaimed, leaving one vacancy unfilled as two nominations were required. Retiring councillors were Wm. McKietiuk and Mike Verbowski.
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Rossburn
R. M
John Mitchell
Ernest Drul
Mervyn Trakalo
John Cormack
Maron Slow
Wm. McKietiuk
Mike Verbowski
Ward 5 Trustee Race In Pelly Trail School Division
Voters in Ward 5 will cast ballots on Wednesday October 22 for the trustee contest. Incumbent Lawrence Parabee is opposed by Alex Chuchmuch. Acclamations were given to Oscar Schmitke Ward 1 Ralph Tibbatts Ward 5 Norman Major Ward 7 and James McMurachy Ward 9.
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Pelly Trail
Lawrence Parabee
Alex Chuchmuch
Oscar Schmitke
Ralph Tibbatts
Norman Major
James McMurachy
Centennial flag chosen for Manitoba 100th birthday
Maitland M. Steinkopf announced the Manitoba Centennial flag design in Roblin. The flag features the Manitoba buffalo on a royal blue field with the figures 1870 and 1970 balanced beside the motif. He urged all Manitobans to fly the flag during 1970 celebrations.
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Roblin
Manitoba
Maitland M. Steinkopf
Q.C
Manitoba Centennial Corporation
Steinkopf
Hospital Auxiliary Holds September Meeting at Mrs Stefanik’s
Nineteen members gathered September 23 at Mrs. Rose Stefanik’s home for the first fall meeting. Minutes from June were adopted, and reports from the treasurer and matron were given. Plans included possible purchase of an electric bed and lighted facilities, with discussions on home care and a fundraising display for hospital patients.
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Rose Stefanik
Lola Doolan
Jessie Caldwell
Shirley McFeeters
Shirley
Janice McFeeters
Lois Melnyk
Jim Andrew
Velma Kreshewski
Manitoba
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Diane Tanasychuk
Barb Long
Valerie Hunter
Linda Veitch
Lloyd Johnston
Daryle Kachan
Ron Taylor
Ross Taylor
Theresa Verbowski
Avis Stitt
Ce McFeeters
Vi McKieniuk
Sonia Melnyk
Vi McKietiuk
England
Jean Cleland
Jean
Doris Caldwell
Millicent Sawchuk
Hallowe’en
Mabel Armstrong
Helen Aylwin
Anne McIntosh
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