Rossburn Village Council Briefs 1973 Meeting Actions
Rossburn Village Council met September 13 1973 with Mayor Louis Kurchaba presiding. Motions adopted exempted a property from taxes due to demolition for nine months, approved sale of a parcel to Ken Cameron, allowed a bingo event at no cost, and authorized various by laws road work and library funding actions. Council planned a 1974 public vote on Sunday sports and regional library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village of
Rossburn
Louis Kurchaba
Harold Slow
Mike Baubie
Harry Drosdoski
Jack A. Sedor
Ken Cameron
Manitoba Metis Federation
Turkey Trail
Manitoba Municipal Secretary - Treasurer
Shoal Lake
Manitoba
Birtle Dept. of Highways
Mountain Road
H. Drosdoski
3Rd Street
N. Chopp
Rossburn Credit UN
Giant garden potato weighs over three pounds
Nick Hrycak submitted a three pound two ounce potato from his town garden. Days later John Collins presented a larger specimen at three pounds six ounces. The potato was described as tasty and capable of feeding a family for several meals.
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Nick Hrycak
John Collins
Don Stitt Wins Local Men's Golf Championship
Don Stitt won the Rossburn Golf Club men’s club Championship at Rossman Lake course. The playoff took place on Sunday September 9 with all club members eligible to participate.
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Don Stitt
Rossburn Golf Club
Rossman Lake
Rossburn Cubs Scouts Meeting for Registration and Plans
Parents and leaders of Rossburn Cubs Scouts Venturers and Rovers are invited to an organizational meeting at the Elementary School on Wednesday September 26 at 8 p.m. to register boys and leaders plan the year activities and discuss issues. Registration fees are 6 per boy and uniform exchanges may occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Cubs
Venturers
Rovers
Metis Federation Local Formed at Rossburn
The Turkey Trail Local of the Manitoba Metis Federation formed on August 9 in Rossburn. Officers elected: Jerry Roy chair, Helen Koleski vice chair, Frank Roy secretary treasurer. Aims include aiding Metis and non-status Indians in rehousing and living conditions and creating employment through Local Initiative Programs. The group operates independently of the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood or Indian Affairs, while co operating with reserve Indians.
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Turkey Trail
Manitoba Metis Federation
Rossburn
Jerry Roy
Helen Koleski
Frank Roy
Sec
Treas
Manitoba Indian Brotherhood
Indian Affairs
Park Road Study Talks Open at Grandview
Officials from Indian Affairs and Northern Development and National Parks met with Rossburn and Grandview leaders in Grandview on September 18 to discuss a potential road through Riding Mountain National Park linking the communities. A corridor study will be conducted to assess location and environmental impact, amid concerns over human considerations in federal policy.
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Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
National and Historic Parks Branch
Rossburn
Grandview
Riding Mountain National Park
National Parks Branch
Ron Malis
Prairie Region
George Rochester
Rob Walker
Speech Arts Festival Syllabus Ready
The syllabus has been distributed to schools and local stores for the festival running November 6 to 9 at the Binscarth Theatre with an October 12 entry deadline. A general meeting set plans for a choral workshop in Foxwarren in late January and discussed ongoing workshops funded by grants.
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Binscarth
Festival Association
Foxwarren
Marquette
Manitoba
R. Burton
Fine Effort By Local Fastball Team
The Rossburn Road Runners traveled to Timberton for a Sunday tournament on Sept 16. They won all games until a 4-3 ten inning loss in the final to last year’s Saskatchewan champions. Players praised include Mike Zenchyshyn through Faron Rattlesnake with coach Rick Plaisier and supporter Les Andrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Road Runners
Timberton
Saskat
Chewan
Mike Zenchyshyn
Dave Gapka
Jerry Malchuk
Jim Prosyk
Ray Glushka
Jerry Roy
Guy Cote
George Keewatin
Tim Cloud
Eugene Tanner
Faron Rattlesnake
Rick Plaisier
Les Andrew
Rossburn
Manitoba
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Rossburn Village Council
Ion
Slon
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Winnipeg
Finance Committee
Metis Federation Local
Park’ Road
Federal Park
Weather Report
Wa Eee Mesmo
Wwenpeeee Ee
Jeer
Mons Aenian
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