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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1972
Page
1
The September 19, 1972 Rossburn council meeting saw unanimous adoption of August minutes and the September 8 special minutes, approval of August financial statements, and the August utility report. A delegate was authorized for the EMO conference in Winnipeg November 18.
The North Western Marquette Festival Association held its fall general meeting at Binscarth School with attendees from Birtle Foxwarren and Binscarth. Adjudicators for the coming year include Joyce Wilkinson Brandon and Mrs Eleanor Currie Minnedosa. Plans for a Speech Festival in the Binscarth Theatre November 14 to 17 were announced along with two donations to the festival fund.
Valued hunter Mike Barbie shot the most valuable duck in Ross burn and received the Mallard for dinner. The bird carried two bands including a $10 reward band. Hunters are urged to check bands on birds shot for possible rewards.
Federal and provincial governments plan a Wat erfowl Damage Fund to aid farmers with crops damaged by ducks geese or cranes. The fund administered by the Department of Mines Resources and Environmental Management with Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation opens to all common crops and all stages. A conservation officer urges farmers to seek scare tactics and damage claims via the Crop Insurance agent in Birtle. Cattlemen organize an insecticide program aiding 16 000 head with a Livestock Improvement Association distributing chemical in Russell area Friday October 6. STOLEN CATTLE reported from Inglis prompts regular pasture checks and immediate RCMP notification.
Congratulations to Mrs Jim Sherritt who will celebrate her 87th birthday on Friday September 20. Neighbors and family send best wishes for good health and happiness.
Nomination day falls next Wednesday October 4 in the R M of Rossburn with ward vacancies in Wards Two and Four. Pelly Trail School Division seeks Trustees in Wards 2 4 6 and 8. Rossburn village has two open council seats now held by Mike Baubie and Harry Dros doski. Check advis for renominations.
A reminder for readers that the news deadline is 6 00 p m Tuesday. The notice emphasizes timeliness for submissions and indicates the paper’s cutoff for content.
The Rossburn Venturers recount a misty dawn start at 5:30 A.M. and 7:00 A.M. wake up, then paddled 50 miles by 10:00 P.M. on day five, with wildlife sightings and a TV film crew at Virden Bridge. Day six covers a rough river, stagnant green water, a phone update to parents in Brandon, a stay at a pasture, and over 30 miles toward Oak Lake with mixed currents and reflections on river health.
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