Manasaskan Square and Round Dance Weekend Recap
A Manitoba and Saskatchewan gathering celebrated the Manasaskan Square and Round Dance weekend with organizing by Lloyd and Agnes Hogberg of Selsgirth and Jack and Doreen Lewis of Shilo. Attendees from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan, plus Portage’s Tom and Linda Warburton and Kirwood’s Glen and Joan Stewart, enjoyed Friday to Sunday dancing with meals, games, and badge efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suly
Lancers
Lloyd
Agnes Hogberg
Selsgirth
Jack
Doreen Lewis
Shilo
Hector
Connie Swandon
Brookdale
Lake of
Manasaskan Square
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Tom
Linda Warburton
Portage
Glen
Joan Stewart
Kirwood
Ontario
Russell
Ray Hazelwood
Zelme Scarrow
Jim
Isabel Gilmour
Brandon
Earl
Florence McKinnon
Waskada
Vic
Mary Hayward
Gladstone
Fred
Edithh Morgan
Transcona
Bruce
Janet Clevett
Alvin
Pat Wilson
Souris
Howard
Mary Maher
Wawanesa
Nick
Jovite Small
Benny
Buddy Christoff
Lori Emond
Don
Shirley Pringle
Birtle
Arnold McPhaden
Lois Cave
Hamiota
Louie Barrett
Binscorth
Mildred Bennett
Gordon
Ann Chandler
Burke
Elvie Garnett
Irene McLeod
Ron
Darlene Witty
Bill
Betty Wiseman
Audie
Anita Zimmer
Bob
Jean Morrison
Makaroff
Hilton
Connie Haas
Clayton
Dorothy Bateman
Kenville
Stan
Louise Christian
Bow‘sman
Mae Allen
Darlene Russin
Gene
Cynthia Nerbas
Shelmouth
Myrtle Roulston
Norris
Gladys Hogberg
Barry
Valerie Kenyon
Mae Bedwell
Marchwell
Jean Orth
Roman
Hazel Hildebrandt
Langeb
Hire A Student Office Closes Friday
The Hire A Student Office in Russell will close on Friday marking eight successful months of operation. Acknowledgments go to sponsoring committee members Mert Perrin and Don Kaus as residents celebrate birthdays at Russell Personal Care Home. Residents remain active with barbecues, car rides, and picnics as they plan more outings while families are urged to share time with kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Mert Perrin
Don Kaus
Prairie drought relief report cites moisture shortfall across Prairies
Agriculture Canada official Vince Coffey releases a PFRA summary showing below normal rainfall across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba with varying regional moisture. While Slave Lake Whitecourt Saskatoon Outlook and Winnipeg Portage la Prairie Morden areas report better moisture, southern Saskatchewan and parts of Alberta require rain to prevent crop and pasture stress. Hydroelectric and reservoir filling expected to remain stable though some southern Alberta groundwater recharge is limited.
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Prairies
Vince Coffey
Agriculture Canada
Federal
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
PFRA
Department of Regional Economic Expansion
Environment Cern
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Lethbridge-Pincher Creek
Alberta
Yorkton-Broadview
Rock‘len
Slave Lake-Whitecourt
Saskatoon-Outlook
Winnipeg-Portage la Prairie
Morden
Saskatoon
Northwest
Interlake
Orioles Fall After Kenosee Tourney Exit
The Orioles lost to Regina 64 in the Kenosee tournament and were eliminated from playoff contention after a strong seven inning rally by the Blazers. John Picone led with two singles a double and a homer in five at bats while Ron Low added three hits including a fifth inning homer. McAuley Blazers edged Orioles 3-2 in a late rally despite Orioles' seven inning surge and poor ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscorth
Meauley
Orioles
John Picone
Ron Low
Blazers
Oriole
John Franklin
Dale Lowes
Brian
Xiliminik
Regina
St. Lazare
Binscarth
McAuley
McAuley Blazers
John Lazerich
Lazerich
Ged
Picone
Brian Rose
Jamie Poole
Wheat board permits feed grain stock switches in prairies
The Canadian Wheat Board allows prairie elevator companies to switch feed grain stocks on a sale by sale basis in 1979 80 with Board permission. Switches require a confirmed sale of off board grain and involve a 3.00 dollar per tonne charge. Administrative details are being worked out between the Wheat Board and grain companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Wheat Board
Prairie
Wheat Board
Tourney Champions Youth Weekend Concludes
A team of ten and under boys, coached by Jim Angrin and assisted by Jim Petz, played in a July 28 and 29 tournament weekend. Parents enjoyed a family friendly event with the hardworking squad and their supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Angrin
Jim Petz
Radio Shack Drives Campaign to Fight Muscular Dystrophy
Radio Shack store manager Gene Bwankin announced a store-wide campaign from August 6 to 18 to raise 1000000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada. Every dollar from sales of New Formula batteries will be donated to support research and care for Duchenne and other muscular dystrophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Bwankin
Radio Shack
Touring the Banner County Wildlife Exhibit Review
On tour last week a visit to Banner County's display showcased a 100 percent calf crop with 11 cows reproducing. Large tame Mexican Bulls with three foot horns, Zephonies hybrid ponies, llamas, goats, deer, and a family friendly Old MacDonalds Farm area impressed visitors. A rescued baby fawn recovered after starvation and exotic birds like peacocks and Chinese pheasants added color as attendees admired feather lore and hat adornments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie
MacDonalds Farm
Police Report on Unregistered Motorbikes in St Lazare
Judge Coppleman noted RCMP reports of complaints in St Lazare about unregistered motorbikes. Two juvenile cases heard. one rider’s bike seizure extended by a month, the other remanded until next court with parents barred from allowing roadway riding. The judge stressed parental responsibility to teach driving regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppleman
RCMP
St. Lazare
Juvenils
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Manasaskan
Manitoba Department of Highways
Bunty Payne
Frank Clement
Walter Wishart
Art Kinney
Prairie Provinces
Hanna District
Rosstown
North Battleford
Weyburn
Rosetown
Lloydminster
Tourney
Ike You
MDAC
Jon
Banner County
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