Autumn birding at Whitewater Lake draws distant geese flock view
A Winnipeg area reader recalls idle harvest fields along Highway 45 from Erickson corner to Rossburn as winter nears. A Sunday trip to Whitewater Lake near Turtle Mountains reveals thousands of geese resting on the lake and in surrounding stubble. The piece notes cooler days, upcoming hockey schedules, and a tribute to local figures Walter Armstrong and John Groshak, with memories of Menzie and Rossburn. A wooden Oakburn blacksmith sign survives, prompting a plan to mark rural schools for the 100th anniversary.
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Rossburn Centennial Committee Seeks Help for 1984 Events
The Rossburn Centennial Committee calls on citizens and organizations to participate in planning centennial activities for 1984. A meeting is set for November 3 at 8:00 PM to enlist organizers and representatives to help coordinate community events.
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Community disaster drill highlights gaps in supplies at Killarney
A mock disaster at Killarney tested response to mass casualties and revealed ambulance and hospital blanket shortages. Manitoba Premier Howard Pawley and officials met with councils in Neepawa Birtle Boissevain Russell and Roblin to hear concerns. The week also noted Beef and Barley King and Queen winners Bonnie Nychuk Kelvin Mazur and high ticket sales. a Roblin auction mart reports unusually high cattle turnout. and a lighthearted hospital scene where a newborn girl surprised a waiting father with humor.
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