Look Back at the 1979 Binscarth Orioles Season
The Binscarth Orioles rebuild in 1979 after veterans left. New imports and players like John Franklin and John Picone led a uneven start but a strong finish with seven wins in ten games. Rod Fallis earned MVP Canadian honors, Jerry Kilimik excelled at second base in playoffs, and Chuck Lang moved on to Kentucky.
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Binscorth Orioles
Orioles
Bob Wasslen
Orio
Birds
McAuley Blazers
Binscarth
Binscarth Orioles
Kenosee Lake
Birtle
St. Lazare
Grandview Lakes
Binscorth
Ellerdale Chiefs
North Dakota
Canucks
Belmont
Rod Fallis
John Franklin
Franklin Ted
Manitoba Senor
Glen McAuley
Oriole
John Picone
Canada
Picone
Fallis
Ernie Campbell Memorial
Russell
Jerry Kilimiik
Kilmilk
Chuck Lang
Kentucky
Lang
Chuck
Bigfoot Sighted Near Steinbach Sparks Local News Buzz
Readers report a Sasquatch sighting in the Steinbach bush drawing quick headlines. The mystery joins recent chatter over strange phenomena and sensation seeking narratives in Manitoba.
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Jake Monster
Manitoba
Steinbach
UGG predicts smaller 1979 prairie crop due to drought
United Grain Growers forecasts Western Canada will harvest about 90 million tonnes of the six major crops in 1979, down 37% from last year’s 37.9 million tonnes, with wheat output expected at 354 million bushels, a 27% drop. Yields vary by region, with Alberta above average and Manitoba, Saskatchewan seeing declines. planted area slightly reduced.
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United Grain Growers
UGG
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba to raise duck bag limit to eight this season
The Mines Natural Resources and Environment Minister Brian Ransom announced an eight duck daily bag limit for the 1979 hunting season, up from seven. Seasons run September 1 to November 3 in various zones with regional dates and regional restrictions for non Canadian hunters. A Sandhill crane season opens September 1 with a short close, and a five year Term Waterfowl Regulation Program aims to stabilize migratory bird rules across western Canada.
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Mines, Natural Resources and Environment
Brian Ransom
Eagon
Manitoba
Ransom
Canadian Wildlife Service
Prairie Provinces
Saia
Canada
Eight Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Eight Manitoba pioneer agriculturists were honored July 25 with portraits unveiled at the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame Inc. dedication in the Heritage Building of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum near Austin. Milian John Black, first president of Manitoba Agricultural College, helped marshal the event. Roy McPhail of Brandon and Mrs. Janet Wood of Oakville were recognized for leadership in farm groups, with McPhail a former president of the Manitoba Cooperative Livestock Producers and United Farmers of Manitoba and Wood noted for organizing early grain grower efforts.
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Ight
Manitoba
Manitoba Agricultural Ha-lot Fame Inc
Hall of Fame
Manitoba Agricultural Museum Inc
Austin
Manitba
Milian John Black
Manitoba Agricultural College
Roy McPhail
Brandon
Janet Wood
Oakville
Manitoba Cooperative Livestock Proucers
United Farmers of Manitoba
Wood
SineebeneaNoaloba Grain Growers* Association
Prov
Advisory Committee backs powers for grain co ordinator
The producer elected Advisory Committee to the Canadian Wheat Board released a statement after its Winnipeg meeting praising the Prince Rupert terminal plan and urging immediate purchase of hopper cars. It calls for a Transportation Co ordinator with power to order railways to provide cars and capacity and to coordinate with the Wheat Board under ministerial accountability.
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Canadian Wheat Board
Winnipeg
Prince Rupert
Saskatchewan Grant Boosts Red Cross Appeal
The manitoon division receives 30000 dollars for the Red Cross appeal while the Saskatchewan Government commits 25000 dollars to its provincial agency. Other provinces offer varying amounts as the premier announced the step by step initiative.
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Saskatchewan
Red Cross
Growth tax payments allocated to municipalities across province
Municipalities, Indian Bands and Unorganized Territories will share 20,862,996 from growth taxes under the program. Allocations include per capita grants and urban services payments, with Winnipeg receiving 11,852,695 and Brandon 743,646. Rural municipalities total 3,745,200. 40 villages 502,468. 35 towns 1.8 million. 17 districts 685,000. northern funds 745,000.
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Individul Corporation
Nicpal
Urban Are
G.W.J
Gerry) Mercier
Mercier
Department of Attorney General
Winnipeg
Brandon
Tho Rpson
Portage la Prairie
Flinton
Anitoba
Premier Beef Breeder Award Nominations Sought
Manitoba cattlemen are urged to nominate the best cattlemen for the first Premier Beef Breeder award. A gate sign award has been designed and an independent judging panel selected. Nominations close in less than six weeks.
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Manitoba
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