Western division toughness fuels brutal CFL divide
The piece argues Western CFL clubs show steadier management and patience while Eastern teams are buffeted by media pressure and quick changes. It cites ownership stability, veteran coaches, and Canadian player emphasis as key West strengths, with pointed critique of East practices and a blunt dismissive verdict: DUMB.
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CFL
Upper Canada
Barbara Frum
Christie Carter
Toronto Argonauts
Jake Dunlap
Alouettes
Bob Geary
Hamilton
Ralph Sazie
Edmonton
Norm Kimball
B.C
Bobby Ackles
Vie Rapp
Saskatchewan
Joe Faragali
Hugh ‘Campbell
Ardell Wiegandt
Calgary
Earl Lunsford
N. Kimball
Frankie Morris
Paul
Mad Dog) Robson
Winnipeg
Joe Tiller
Eskimos
Dave Fennell
Tom ‘Towns
Dale Potter
Saskal
Regina Rams
UBC
Joe Barnes
Blue Bombers
Poplawski
House
Alberta
Simon Fraser
Bill Stevenson
Lions
al Wilson
Glen Jackson
Stamps
Bernie Morrison
Mike McTague
Green Giants
Kenny McEachern
Vince Ferragamo
Barnes
Vince the Prince
Rough Riders
Mike Sample
Steve Dennis
Carl Crennel
Dwight Edwards
Doug Maciver
Campbell Hackner
Bombers
Paul Bennett
Nick Bastaja
John Bonk
James Reed
Dan Kepley
MLB
Argos
Rainy day playground event crowns winners and plans
Despite rain the mini Olympics proceeded with winners: Javelin Sherry Bosiak Travis Glasman Soccer Kick Brian Flundra Andy Kobluk Frisbee Throw Brian Flundra Cindy Careme Ball Throw Kevin Walters Travis Glasman Bean Bag Throw Brian Flandra Cindy Kobluk Standing Long Jump Kevin Walters Travis Glasman Sack Races Cindy Careme Three legged race Bob Pardine Jennifer Jones The afternoon roller skating was a highlight. Upcoming Aug 11 nutrition presentation Aug 18 pool trip. parents to offer cars. New baseball facilities at the fairgrounds under progress. Recreation Office thanks Earle Berg for grounds work. League A finals see Russell Auto vs Good Roads and Crosby vs Texans. B side Minniska vs Kinsmen and Russell Inn vs Millwood. Final matches will be best of games.
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Sherry Bosiak
Travis Glasman
Brian Flundra
Andy Kobluk
Cindy Careme
Kevin Walters
Brian Flandra
Cindy Kobluk
Bob Pardine
Jennifer Jones
Binscarth Pool
Manitoba to Expand Student Aid and Create Loans Program
Education minister Keith Cosens announced increases in maximum bursary and loan aid for post secondary students. University students gain up to 2860 bursary and 1860 loan. college and technical students up to 3370 bursary and 2370 loan. Manitoba will operate its own loan program alongside Canada Student Loans. Additional loan aid available for those needing more. Total increases: university 2120, 59 percent. others 3140, 87 percent. Aid starts after August 1, 1981.
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Keith Cosens
Cosens
Manitoba
Canada
Ted
Raiders win Spy Hill tourney in fastball finale
Russell Raiders beat Esterhazy IMC 2-1 to win the Spy Hill Fastball Tournament and $200. They defeated Langenberg Braves 3-1 and Atwater Steelers 6-2 before edging Moosomin 10. The victory lifts season earnings above $1,000 with a 42 10 2 record. Raiders host Charenbridge Flames in Yellowhead League playoffs opener.
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Russell Raiders
Esterhazy Imc
Spy Hill
Raiders
Esterhazy
Langenburg Braves
Atwater Steelers
Moos
Charenbridge Flames
New Manitoba wildlife conservation awards announced
Natural Resources Minister Harry Enns unveiled a Wildlife Conservation Award program at the Wildlife Federation Convention in Neepawa. Awards will honor Manitoba residents and organizations for direct contributions to wildlife conservation, with up to three awarded annually during a special Manitoba Wildlife Day proclaimed during National Wildlife Week.
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Natural Resources
Harry Enns
Manitoba
Wildlife Federation
Neepawa
Enns
Ations
Raider Pitcher Joins Team Manitoba in Provincial Playdowns
Lindsay Kines reports that a Raider pitcher joins Team Manitoba as Nernberg won the Most Valuable Player award last year with Lenore in the Provincial D playdowns. The weeklong games include medal rounds set for this Saturday.
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Nernberg
Lenore
Crop insurance forecast for 1961-82 in Canada
Preliminary figures from Agriculture Canada show a record crop insurance uptake by about 121 000 farmers across Canada for 1961 82, up from 118 000 last year. Total premiums near 240 million dollars with the federal government contributing about 120 million, and cost sharing varying by province. Insurance coverage rose 85 percent in two years, aiding farmers against drought losses and serving as loan security.
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Agriculture Canada
Canada
Newfoundland
Quebec
1961 Parks Visitor Survey Planned Across 20 Parks
The announcement states a 1961 Parks Visitor Survey will be conducted in 20 provincial parks and camp grounds from August 12 to 18. Researchers will collect data on visitor numbers and activities to inform park management and policy decisions.
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Harry Enns
Enns
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St. Regis
Recreation Commission
Russell
Inglis and District Chamber OF Commerce
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Inglis
Man
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Women’s League
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Les Zimmerman
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