Farm electrification in rural Manitoba starts in 1949
The narrative recalls bringing hydro to rural Manitoba farms in 1949 starting with Section 25 17 23 and a $65 deposit tied to purchasing five electrical units. It notes the first bill of $3.60 and frames electrification as a postwar project under Bracken Garson and Campbell governments, praising the program's lasting impact.
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Reggies Ramblings on the changing sports season access
A columnist muses that modern fans access Big League games across baseball football and hockey on any day via television. An Allan Foster quote notes biculturalism as a noble individual trait but a poor governmental objective. An overheard Winnipeg bus exchange contrasts a polite exchange about hearing and a humorous miscommunication about admiring trees.
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Neepawa Wins Beautiful Town in Manitoba Award
Neepawa residents can celebrate after being named the most beautiful town in Manitoba in Class 4 in an annual competition. The honor, started about 80 years ago, highlights local pride and community feature.
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