Report Gives New Hope To Duck Hunters
July brood counts indicate high waterfowl production across Canada’s prairie provinces. Ducks Unlimited’s Ducksology reports improved water and habitat conditions, with Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta showing rising numbers and favorable fall flights. Cash farm receipts reach record levels while species such as pintail scaup canvasback and redhead perform well in nine months of 1962.
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Cme
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Jane Brood
Ducks -Unlimited
Duckological
Angus Gavin
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Gavin
Ballards
Gadwell
Baldpate
Acome
Opera Canvas
Redhead
Peter Kominko funeral held in Russell area
Funeral services were held July 15 at 10:00 a.m. in the Greek Catholic Church for Peter Kominko who died suddenly July 11 at age 73. Prayers were said July 14. Born in Jarsiow Poland he came to Canada in 1910 settling in Saskatchewan before moving to Manitoba. Survived by wife Mary Emma, four sons Frank Alex Mike George and eight daughters including Ann Helen Beatrice Vera and Sacha, and sisters Eva and others. Pallbearers were sons-in-law and nephews. mourners traveled from several cities and Saltcoats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Russell
Peter Kominko
Jarsiow
Poland
Camb Ada
Canora
Saskatchewan
Mary Emma Hrychuk
Manitoba
Foxwarren
Vicky Scott
Toronto
J. Burla
Frances
Hamilton
A. McLennan
Vera
S. Sawchuk
Lee
Port Alberni
Eva Aanee
Saltcoats
Sask
Mary Songslpeene
John Wasy
Tenko
Eric Wotton
Jack McDougal
Albert Stienwalt
Art Burdett
Bill Protsko
John
Mary Kominko
Arnold
Yorkton and Saltcoats
Former MLA Named To Manitoba Municipal Board
Former MLA and welfare minister Christianson is named to the Manitoba municipal board by Municipal Affairs Minister B. G. Smellie QC. He served as Portage la Prairie alderman and later MLA and executive council member. Appointment effective August 1, replacing F W Newman QC who becomes a county court judge at Minne dosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ot Youn Cansanson
Manitoba Municipal Board
B. G. Smellie
Christianson
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba Executive Council
Smellie
F. W. Newman
Minnedosa
Wheat Stem Rust May Affect Wheat Yields
Mr. Martin notes leaf rust appeared earlier in spring 1963 than in prior years and killed feeding leaves, slowing kernel development and hinting at yield and grade reductions. Stem rust remains the main threat, with earlier varieties Selkirk and Pembina resistant to common races. Officials from the Canada Department of Agriculture Research Station survey damage to yield and quality.
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Mr. Martin
Selkirk
Pembina
Canada Department of Agriculture
Waterworks and sewer plan eyed by Russell council
The Town of Russell plans a waterworks and sewer disposal system with costs levied on benefited lands. Affected properties include Lots 1-20, Block 109 Plan 377 and Lots 1-7, Block 116 Plan 37, plus areas along Arsini Street and Augusta Street. Owners may petition within one month after first publication. dated August 19 1968 by Secretary-Treasurer G W Brad.
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Noree
Town of
Russell
Arsini Street
Main Street
Augusta Street
Manitoba
G. W. Brad
Silverton Social Roundup Contains Town and Visiting Names
Silverton residents host and visit relatives across Manitoba and beyond. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Ken Mathison of Hamiota and Gwen Engelhart from Edmonton. Local trips touch Portage la Prairie Gimli Winnipeg and Spalding with baptisms and renewals noted.
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Pritchard
Wim. Cochrane
Ken Mathison
Hamiota
Wm. Cochrane
Fewines
Pierson
Forsythe
Hall
Ritchard
Alex Engelhart
Gwen
Beverly
Edmonton
Tolboom
Ontario
Howard Hazlehurst
Oak River
Howard
Hazlehurst
Jack Keating
Winnipeg
Earl Keatings
Donala _Keating
Andrew Earl
Silverton
Isabel Keating
Gimli
Richard Martins
Steinbach
Abe
Alwyn Coulter's
Bob White
Portage la Prairie
Points
USA
W. Dunn
Spalding
Sask
Picnic and social news from Minniska district
Old friends visit Mrs. Cowling of Grandview and families join in a From's Lake picnic. UCW meeting plans discussed for fall with focus on South Asia. Neighborhood mourns Bernard Greaves. Jean McLeod visiting Russell grandparents. Wess Leod at Hereford barbecue in Douglas. Wishes for Mrs Fraser McLennan's speedy health. Abel Busch shares Assimooine paintings. Carlson relatives honored with oil painting of old bridge site. Alma Carlson of Chicago hosted by Mr and Mrs apsusen with Elmer O'Connor and Pete Patterson present.
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Willis Kieper
Joe Dunn
Vern
Evin
Millar
David Dunn
UCW
Harvey Hackman
South Asia
Bernard
Greaves
Tommy
Jean McLeod
Tack Hyde
Russell
WesscLeod
Winnipes
Mr. J
The
Assiniboine
Apsusen
Alma Carlson
Chicago
Elmer O'Connor
Langenburg
Pete Patterson
Alma Carlson honored at outdoor gathering by Assiniboine
A March gathering near Shellmouth and Shellmouth areas honored Alma Carlson nee Johnson of Chicago at the Pete Johnson farm on the Assiniboine bank. Speakers recalled memories of the Assiniboine Valley and noted Chicago trips to mountains and seas as contrasts to local beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langenburg
Marchwell
Shellmouth
Alma Carlson
Johnson
Chicago
Pete Johnson
Bank
Assiniboine
Carlson
Assiniboine Valley
Rajl Ture
Cairns Visit Brings Relatives From Several Towns
Millwood reports weekend visitors including Mr and Mrs Russell Cairns and family from Austin Manitoba. Also guests Mr and Mrs K Scott of Sels girth and Mr and Mrs D Dispin of McDonald Airport. Leslie Cairns returned home with her parents joined by Keith and Donna Lee. Terry Cairns plans a several week stay with Mrs Heap. Mr and Mrs D K Robins of Strathclair are visiting the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Cairns
Austin
Man
K. Scott
Selsgirth
D. Dispin
McDonald Airport
H. Heap
J. H. Lee
Leslie Cairns
Keith
Donna Lee
Terry Cairns
Heap
D. K
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Pontiac
Chevrolet
Ford
F. Clement & Sons
General Motors
Don King
Verna
Wanda
M.la
Devon
Dee
P Brand
Bskt
Clark
Cockshutt No
Roland Liske
Inglis
Sacred Heart Hospital
Lange
Goldie Forrest
Clarence Cusitar
Russell, Man
Minniska
Marvel
Aus
Ab Busch
Ms. Carlson
Emer
Donald
Waldo
Mayo Johnson
Mrs. Carlson
Shellmouth Crossing
Robinson Brand
Dialon
Stampede
Millwood
1.H.C
Russell Farm Equipment
Dodge
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