Spelling shifts spark fresh jokes in Canadian press
A columnist laments CP’s spelling changes from British to Canadian form, recalls teaching style guides, and notes a string of local newspaper items. He cites Dale Soles’s lottery win, and a near fatal crash involving three 16 year olds rescued by golfers Berard, Cowie, and McPeak after a car overturned.
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Geezer
Dale Soles
Watson Witness
Dale
Tisdale Recorder
Doghide
Mike Berard
Regina
Ron Cowie
Saskatoon
Gerry McPeak
Berard
Cowie
Golf Stoppers Credit Cooperate Rescue by Melfort Residents
Nurse Judy Blair of Melfort began artificial respiration on an unconscious passenger still trapped while Barb Marleau of Melfort held the victim in the water. The incident is described as a commendable cooperative effort by locals seeking a quiet game of golf.
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Judy Blair
Melfort
Blair
Barb Marleau
Fred McGuinness
Brandon
Man
Community Calendar Highlights for Rossburn Area
October events include TOPS meetings at 7:00 p.m. at various venues and Seniors Drop-In at 7:00 p.m. early bird 7:30 p.m. regular. Also scheduled are chamber meetings, bingo nights, cultural and community gatherings, first aid CPR course, fall suppers, and a Christmas concert.
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Rossburn Chamber of Commerce
Choy
Victoria Ave. W
Rossburn Game and Fish Association
Kopper Kettle
TOPS
Rossburn
Rossburn Ag. Society
Agri-Rec
Rossburn Orthodox
R.E.S
Rossburn United Church
Rossburn Community Hall
Lotteries revenue climbs in Manitoba yearly report
Eric Stefanson releases the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation 1997-98 annual report and the 1998-99 first quarter showing a net income of 225.2 million for the year ending March 31 1998 up 9.2 million from the prior year. Net revenue supports health care and other social services while aiding budget balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Stefanson
Manitoba Lotteries Corporation
MLC
Local Families Sought to Host Exchange Students
ASSE International seeks Manitoba families to host high school exchange students from 15 to 18 years old from across Europe and beyond for the upcoming academic year. Area Rep Carolynn Marohn notes interviews at home and ongoing support. contact Patti or Linda for details.
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Asse International
ASSE
Scandinavia
France
Britain
Germany
Italy
Mexico
Brazil
Japan
Taiwan
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Carolynn Marohn
Manitoba
Carolin
Judy
Martin
Denmark
Adrian
Great Britain
Patti
Linda
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R.M
St. Theresa
The
Rossburn Review
Nesbitt Publishing Ltd
ROJ
U.S.A
Gregory Nesbitt
Michelle Gensiorek
Connie Kay
Darrell Nesbitt
Stefanson
National Newspaper Week
A.S.A.P
Russell
Emilio
Ricardo
Asse International Student Exchange Program
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