Rossburn Rural Council Meeting Minutes October 1968
The Rossburn Rural Municipality council met October 8 in the council chambers with Reeve John Mitchell and councillors present. They adopted the September financial report, ordered two 30 mph speed signs for Birdtail, approved a $25 grant to the Children's Aid Society of Western Manitoba, and approved paying last month’s bills totaling 7 787.81. The next meeting was scheduled for November 12 at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. of
Rossburn
John Mitchell
Ernest Drul
William Hyra
Mervin Trakalo
Joe Dnistransky
Hyra
Drul
Trakalo — Drul
Children’s Aid Society of
Western
Manitoba
Local Pool Elevator Agent Wins Award
Bert Frieze won first place in the district Elevator Improvement Competition. The Manitoba Pool Elevators event awards a framed Certificate of Merit plus a cash prize. This marks the second consecutive season he has received the award, succeeding J. L. Neabel who previously supervised the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Frieze
J. L. Neabel
Manitoba
Nominating Convention Date Shift for Birtle PC
The Birtle Russell Progressive Conservative Association has moved its nominating convention to November 5 in Birtle from the earlier date. Three entrants are L шестie Fulton a Birtle farmer Dr Vernon Rosnoski a Russell dentist and Ted Dupont an electrical contractor from St. Lazare Premier Walter Weir will speak at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockie Fulton
Birtle
Vernon Rosnoski
Russell
Ted Dupont
St. Lazare
Edward F York longtime Rossburn district resident dies at 47
Edward F York died September 28 1968 at the home of Tom Moore in Wappella Sask age 47 He was born July 27 1921 in Rossburn and served in the Armed Forces during the last war He leaves a brother John of Birdtail three sisters Thelma James Margaret Palmer and Lorna Parsons Funeral services were October 2 at Rossburn United Church Rev Gordon Fulford officiating Interment Rossburn Cemetery Pallbearers were Charlie Brown Calvin Brown Spencer Taylor Bill Maxwell Alex Barnesky and Alex Oryniak
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. York
Tom Moore
Wappella, Sask
Rossburn
John
Birdtail
Joe James
Thelma
Winnipeg
Bert Palmer
Margaret
Bill Parsons
Lorna
Leslie
Audrey Marie
Rossburn United Church
Gordon Fulford
Rossburn Cemetery
Charlie Brown
Calvin Brown
Spencer Taylor
Bill Maxwell
Alex Barnesky
Alex Oryniak
Stitt Family Attends Niece's Brandon Wedding
Mr and Mrs Wm Stitt attended the wedding of their niece Marilyn Brown in Brandon on Saturday. They later visited Mr and Mrs W Brown in Portage and other relatives around the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Young
Linda
Margaret
Dellar
Shoal Lake
Winnipeg
D . Young
Brown
Isabel Brown
Brandon
Mrs. MacPherson
Portage
Wm. Armstrong
Mrs. H. Hamilton
Mrs. D Hamilton
Weather report notes light snow and record extremes
Acknowledges light snow on Wednesday and snow observed Tuesday at Kelloe and Birtle. Reports official extremes: the record high 80 on Oct 7, 1960 and record low 22 on Oct 9, 1961, with last year’s highs and lows listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelloe and
Birtle
Manitoba Schools And Workplaces To Close For Remembrance Day
Manitoba public schools will close on Monday November 11 to honor Remembrance Day. Friday prior will feature commemorative services in schools and participation encouraged at public or private services. Essential services may operate. liquor outlets must stay closed. entertainment preparations start after 1 pm. compensatory time or premium pay offered for staff required to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Donald W. Craik
C. H. Witney
Rossburn ratepayers urge Yes vote on By-Law 411 tax exemption
A council letter appeals to ratepayers of Rossburn to vote in favor of By-Law 411 on October 23 1968. It defends tax exemption for the Manitoba Dairy & Poultry Co operative Cheese Factory, arguing early profits unlikely and local benefits outweigh lost taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Manitoba Dairy & Poultry Co-operative
Production Starts at Manitoba Distillery in Minnedosa
Premier Walter Weir and Mayor Hugh Stephenson triggered the start of production at Manitoba Distillery, the province’s first modern Canadian whiskey producer. The plant will mash 1500 to 2500 bushels daily, produce 500,000 bushels of grain annually, and ship 200 million gallons of water per year to support operations. The fully automated facility includes an 80 foot high steel tower, a 50,000 square foot warehouse, and a $2.5 million first-phase build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Weir
Manitoba
Minnedosa
Hugh Stephenson
Canada
Premier Weir
Stephenson
Jackpot Bingo Winners Names and Winnings
October 9th results list multiple players with prizes ranging from 4.00 to 25.00. Notable entries include Mrs. C Koloski and Mrs. Mychasiw each earning 4.00, and Mrs. Bill Gawryluk 4.00 with a 15.00 tie among Garry Haggerty and Angusville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sedor
Mike Kustiak
Walter Zegalski
Garry Haggerty
Alex Maryniuk
John Gensorek
C. Koloski
Mychasiw
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Rossburn Rural
Hyra Trakalo
Hyra — Dnistransky
Dnistransky — Trakalo
Drul — Hyra
Edward Fredrick York
Vista News
F. Barker
B.C
Morley Brown
Mrs. Brown
Ethel
Messrs
Len and
Harry Baker
Mrs. D. Baker
Mrs. T. Martin
Glenella
Mrs. Halliday
Jerry Gregorash
Chater
Mrs. J. Miller
Lois
Mrs. S. Rockall
Virden
Weather Report
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