Weathering the Farm Year in the Rossburn Territory
The Rossburn Review notes a favorable 1986 crop outlook and hopes for steady weather. Observations from the Elphinstone route describe ample rainfall, a higher river level than last year, and scattered hail on a few farms as the farming community awaits a solid pattern for the coming month.
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Elphinstone
Harvest notes from Wherrett column along Highway 45
W.T. Wherrett reports plentiful potato and hay crops and a strong grain outlook across Sandy Lake Newdale and Rossburn areas. Canopy fields of wheat barley and canary seed show promise while storage concerns loom. Hunting season dates and a tornado incident near Roblin conclude the rural update.
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Storm damage and community notices sweep Manitoba lake region
Damaged homes report shattered windows and a shifted addition near Lake of the Prairies four miles west and two north of the Cross property. A missing eternity band was recovered scorched but salvageable after a garbage fire. Kinette Club of Minnedosa wins Elspeth Rogers Service Award for safety projects including Ident-A-Kid and a seminar. A mini-twister near Neepawa causes extensive property damage. An Airline Drive-In screen is demolished as Esso plans a bulk station. A Fork River man is arrested after a truck crashed into a Dauphin Credit Union. Moosomin Wheat Pool shifts back to independent sale days. 4-H exchanges link Souris, PEI and Melita district youth. A proposed Virden day-care facility at Goulter School is narrowly rejected by Fort La Bosse board.
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Boissevain
Goulter School
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