Birth a moment we will cherish in Rossburn
In the early hours of September 6 a baby boy named Cory James was born at Minnedosa District Hospital weighing eight pounds twelve ounces. Parents report a sleepless yet joyous start and anticipate many moments of care and wonder as Cory grows. A memorial note honors Harry Boychuk, founder of the Ukrainian Village Museum, who died September 16 and was recognized with a 1985 Tourism Manitoba Good Citizenship Award. his museum near Rossburn draws visitors from around the world and is hoped to continue as a community treasure.
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Cory James
Minnedosa District
Dad
Cory
Shoal Lake
Rossburn
Rossurn
Harry Boychuk
India
England
Scotland
United States
Canada
Boychuk
Tourism
Manitoba
Minnedosa
Beth Gordon
Main Street
Len Derkach MLA Report Highlights Farm Act and MTX Inquiry
Three month recap from Len Derkach MLA covering the Family Farm Protection Act which passed with a sunset clause to end the moratorium on October 1, 1989 and elimination of a court debt write-down. MTX affair full public inquiry still rejected, education committee to review Mani ite high schools, and community outreach plans for Roblin Russell constituents. Harvest season underway with plans to meet more residents and contact details for the Roblin office.
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M.L.A
MTX
Mani Ite
Thanksgiving letter highlights community projects and health aid
A Canadian reader thanks readers for blessings and outlines local efforts. Items include Russell outdoor pool project with $70,000 raised, $100,000 more needed for concrete work, grant applications, and a Lions Club community bus for groups. Boissevain seeks a Recreation Director to restore grants access and volunteer support. Also noted are large jack o'lanterns grown by Jeff Cannon family and a global shortage of sight and health aid with Canadian charity involvement.
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Canada
World Health
Russell
Russell and Area Lions Club
Community notes on pumpkins, vandalism and events
Readers report large pumpkins and charity raffles while Virden RCMP seek tips on cemetery vandalism. Mentions Murray McLauchlan’s October Virden stop and an Operation Eyesight appeal. Rivers celebrates 75th anniversary with a historical project. Minnedosa notes vandalism and Main Street project opening, with charges planned for five youths.
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Rossburn Review
E & Pieces
Darrell Nesbitt
Len Derkach
Roblin-Russell
Margie
Roblin- Russell
Roblin
Boissevain
Jeff Cannon
Waskada
McFayden's
Brandon
Paterson
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Virden
Virden Empire
Virden Rcmp
Murray McLauchlan
McLauchlan
Virden Auditorium
Virden Community Arts Council
Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Recreation
Calgary
Alberta
Operation Eyesight Universal
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Marion Terrell
Thornhill
Ontario
Rivers
Sir Charles Rivers-Wilson
Grand Trunk Railway
Tracy Peacock
Birtle
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