Parkland Seeks 20000 Grant for Skinner Arboretum Work
Parkland Development Corporation asks Agriculture Minister Sam Askew for a 20000 grant to develop and improve the Skinner Arboretum property at Dropmore. The request, on behalf of the Dr Frank Skinner Memorial Arboretum Development Committee, includes resolutions of support from fourteen Parkland municipalities and lists committee officers and regional resource personnel. Dr Frank Skinner’s Dropnote nursery and arboretum site is noted for bee and plant research, with Skinner credited for many plant varieties over 60 years of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronation
Skinner Nursery
Dropmore
Frank Skinner
Sam Askiw
Skinner Arboretum
Loc
Skinner
Dds. Coppleman
Russell
Jean van Drecht
Roblin
Eva Jory
Lila Bily
Harold Kopetsky
Inglis
H. M. Keay
Retve
Shellmouth
Harold Boughton
Ag- Repat
Tom Pringle
Dauphin
Hugh Skinner
W. J. McKenzie
MLA
Parkland Development —Corporation
William Martin
Department of Agriculture
Grandview
Benito
Ste. Rose du Lac
Boulton
Ochre River
Ste Rose
Silver Creek
Manitoba Driving Instructor Training Sees Fifteenth Class
The Manitoba Department of Highways has completed its fourteenth basic training class and fifth advanced course for instructors since 1966. Meril Kitinwik of Russell is among those who passed. A 42 person basic class and 25 in the advanced course participated. The program trains high school students and seeks to expand to 110 schools with about 6,000 students this term, continuing a total of roughly 25,000 graduates and 700 instructors since inception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Department of Highways
Meril Kitiwnik
Russell
Winnieg
Tax Forms Not Difficult In Gallup Poll Report
A Gallup poll shows 4 percent of those surveyed had no trouble with the 1972 income tax forms. Seventeen percent found them difficult while 29 percent said they were fairly hard to handle. The findings counter claims that taxpayers are overwhelmed and need more time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
Roaming Visits and Family Gatherings Across Prairie Town
Oshawa residents visit relatives in Melville Roblin and surrounding areas as families and friends converge for weekends and funerals. Multiple couples, siblings, and extended kin from Winnipeg Regina Brandon Saskatoon Vernon and Donny etc appear in and around Roblin area for social calls and visits. The note also mentions hospital recovery and travel to Lucky Lake and Clear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Rieger
Oshawa Ontario
John Zimmer
John Rupple
Carol Koskie
Winnipeg
Calgary
Rudolf Goreski
Melville
J. Zimmer
Albert Zentner
Jerry Zentner
Carrot River
Bil Zimmers
Harold
Saskatoon
Dale
Brian
Brandon
Judy Cole
Kathy Honey
Dolph
Kim McBerlene
Regina
Wileman
Frank Ree
Grandview
Denham
Denise
Vernon B.C
Allan Wagner
Roblin
Edward Zimmer
Pas
Kiole
Peter Peatz
Nick Petz
Lucky Lake
Roworski
Gerald Peatz
Gerald
Cliff Obre
Churchbridge Sask
Jack Qnorrichuk
Rob In
Jim Lungal
Geo
Pete Pitts
Art Brandt
Readiyn Sask
Norman Stewart
Liske
Clear Lake
Norman Liske
Fami
Hisie Fallkavitch
Earl Wishart
Cranberry Portage
Anne Wishart
Archie
Russell joins CPIC network across Canada
Russell offices in Russell installed a CPIC remote terminal linking with Ottawa and RCMP detachments and police forces nationwide. The CPIC Ottawa computer facility opened July 11, 1972, with Manitoba joining January 21, 1973, expanding to terminals in all provinces. The system will store data on stolen property and guns, with banks to be added 1972-74, operated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under an advisory committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Nv.m.f
Russell
Canadian Police Information Centre
Ottawa
RCMP
Acros Canada
Manitoba
CPIC
Ithe Cobrec
Canada
Jor
Royal Canadan Mounted Policy
Kinsmen Wading Pool Opens in Russell Park
The Kinsmen Park pool in Russell opens August 1st. It is 44 feet in diameter with a 22 inch center depth. Over 50 children flocked in on opening day. Future improvements will add benches and a grass mound. Adults warn of unsupervised use and request no dirt near the pool or dogs inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Kinsmen
Russell
Rutal Construction
Sarsie
Visitors and travels across towns noted in local column
Numerous friends and relatives from Flin Flon Edmonton Red Deer Vancouver Campbellford and other areas visited or traveled through the area. Trips included Medicine Hat Drumheller Fraser Canyon and Okanagan visits with extended family and festival attendance, plus local hosts welcoming guests for a few days and a long weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Coutts
Dale
Red Deer
D. McKinnon's
McKinnon
Ed Latfers
Glasman
Wellman Lake
Calvin
Don Jones
Reg
C. Thacker
Jo Spencer
Dick Spencer
Chuck Cohen
Cambridge
Ont
Medicine Hat Drumheller
Badlands
Shuswap Lake
B.C
Fraser | Canyon
Hells Gate
Okanogan Valley
J. Peddie
Summerland
Trail
Walter Brown
Steve Kowalishen
Calgary
Rick
Ivy Dawn
Dauphin
J. Kemp
Ee Man
J. Shaw
Douglas Shaw
Brandon
Kiemberg Clarke
Spyhill
Russell Receives Job Fund Loan for Memorial Arena
Russell secures a provincial job fund loan totaling 22,890 for installation of artificial ice and arena renovations at the Russell Memorial Arena. The program, running through May 1, 1975, offers forgiveness for summer labor costs. Applications accepted until January 81, 1974 with priority to projects starting early to ease winter unemployment impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assell
Russell Memorial
Russell Town Council Minutes July 12 1973
Regular meeting notes show Mayor Burgess presiding with council members McCaig Wilson Suppleman Wieber. Minutes approved. July accounts total 5054.57. Civic holiday proclaimed for August 6 1973. Later minutes cite July 26 1978 session and 7246.45 accounts payable. amendment to street lighting contract for 600 watt sign lighting. motion to extend sewer and water mains to Gulf Oil property as local improvement costing 25000. Public notices and by laws to follow. Building permits approved for J E N Wilson and Eugene Kabon remodeling projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of
Russell
Manitoba
J. A. Burgess
D.F. McCaig
M. E. Wilson
Suppleman
Peter Wieber
Coppleman - Wiebe
Wiebe - Wilson
McCaig = Wilson
Coppieman - Wiebe
Own of
Ouncld Chambers
Russell Manitoba
Pam
Wilson - McCaig
Pole No
Memorial Street
Main Street
Gulf Oil
McCaig Wilson
J. E. N. Wilson
Eugene Kabon
About Town: Chamber Meeting and Local Events
The Chamber of Commerce retail section meets Friday August 10 at 8:00 am at Club Cafe to discuss fall promotions and the Beef and Barley Festival. Congratulations to the Ringearths Orioles who won top prize money at St Lazare Sports Day drawing over 10 000 attendees. A blood donor clinic will be held in Birtle on Tuesday August 14 with a bus provided for transport. A playoff baseball game in Binscarth Friday at 6 30 features the Vinton Oilers in a best of five semi final. Inglis and District Chamber of Commerce Fastball Tournament is set for Sunday August 1980. keep the date open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Club Cafe
Ringearths Orioles
St. Lazare Sports
Birtle
Bob’ McMurray
Binscarth
Vinton Oilers
Inglis and District Chamber of Commerce
Personal Care Home Activities in Warm Weather
The Personal Care Home reports slower but ongoing activities with residents enjoying lawn chairs and front-sitting as warm weather arrives. July's birthday party honored several residents. August plans include a gathering for four honorees. Volunteers with cars are sought to assist outings, and visiting hours remain 9 am to 9 pm daily with encouragement to invite friends for drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scuscen
C. Russell
Elke Legion Court
Silver Beach
Aid To Small Business Growth Advocated In Trade Ministry
Trade and Commerce Minister Alastair Gillesie stressed that the economy’s strength in the years ahead hinges largely on expanding small business in trade. He urged government measures to aid that growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade and Commerce
Alastair Gillesie
Armyworm plague hits rapeseed fields in area
Armyworm eggs and newly hatched larvae found in over 60 percent of checked rapeseed fields. Farmers urged to inspect fields from early August and control is advised when numbers exceed 10 per square yard or during early pod stage. Recommendations include grain-bin cleanup, residue disposal, granary repairs, and Malathion spraying. Also notes 4H exchange trip with Red Deer youths visiting Russell Roblin area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Deer
Galt Dee
Russell-Roblin
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Parkland
Parkland Development Corporation
G. F. MacDowell
University of Brandon
Endcliffe
Yellowhead
Ito Town
Canadian Police Info Centre
Craigie
Oy Tnompson
Geraldine
Flin Flon
J. Wondrasek
Phyllis Ferguson
Margaret
Jim
Edmonton
Patrick
Edith McKinnon
Gret
Stuart McLennan
Fanny Rawlings
Agnes ‘Thom
J. J. Cross
Jean Schepp
Jessie Bryer
Myrtle McTavish
Maude Madill
Sigmar Martin
Martin
Debbie Armstrong
Kelvin
Kelvin Smith
Ag. Rep
Dave Smith
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
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