Jets Promotion Prompts Hull Echoes For Hawerchuk
A Winnipeg press column critiques the Jets Portage and Main hoopla for Dale Hawerchuk signing autographs amid a showy welcome. It contrasts 1972 Bobby Hull hype with current expectations, urging Hawerchuk to be himself and handle pressure with understanding from fans and officials.
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Jets
Dale Hawerchuk
Portage
Main
Bobby Hull
Bobby
Dale Haverchulkas
Hawerchuk
Hal Sigurdson
Siggy
Wayne Gretsky
Dale
Portage and
Tommy Watt
Gus Badali
Manitoba
Portage and Main
Winnipeg
Canada
Neil
Dave Babych
Bobby Orr
Dave
Rossburn receives 1500 grant for park upgrades
Fitness minister Bob Banman announced a 1500 grant under Sport Facilities 80 to upgrade Rossburn Park. The Manitoba Sport Facilities program funds renovations for municipalities and remote communities with grants up to 25,000 depending on population. Banman praised Western Canada Lotteries revenues aiding rural sport access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitness, Recreation and Sport
Bob Banman
Rossburn Park
Rossburn
Manitoba
Banman
Western Canada
Grant Approved for Silver Creek R.M. Recreation Centre
Bob Banman announces an eight thousand dollar grant to the R M of Silver Creek to finish the Angusville community centre oar under the Recreation Facilities 81 program. The Manitoba program funds local projects through lottery revenues to improve facilities, safety, and usage for communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Banman
R.M
Silver Creek
Angusville
Manitoba
Arts Council meeting in Russell August 26th
An August 26 meeting at 8 00 p m in the Russell Town Office annex aims to form a local arts group to develop various art forms in rural communities. Jill Shotka or Shirley Penner from the Cultural Development Branch will speak on government support for committees and programs across dance drama music crafts and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Town
Cultural Development Branch
Manitoba Arts Council
Jill Shotka
Shirley Penner
Cultural Development
Recreation Round-up and Community Activities
Recreation notes cover a basic photography workshop led by John Morgan of Dauphin with sessions in the field, plus ongoing league play in Russell Inn events. Roller skating highlights include a glitter ball and free sessions, with a final summer wind-up planned at a Game Farm trip. The Russell and district Terry Fox Run is set for September 13 at the Russell Inn to raise funds, with entry forms available at the Russell recreation office. Participation emphasized over winning.
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John Morgan
Dauphin
Manitoba Nature Magazine
CKY - TV
John
Cliff Zimmer
Binscarth
Russell-Binscarth
Russell Inn
Minniska
Russell Auto
Crosby
Shellmouth Dam
Russell and District
Terry Fox Cancer Fund
Terry Fox
Russell
Branch line rehabilitation funding expansion announced
Reg Forbes of the Agriculture Department’s grain transport unit explains how branch lines in Western Canada reliant on grain traffic will receive extended rehabilitation support. Mrr. Pepin announced $255 million for the first three years, with larger yearly targets rising to about $77 million in 1961-82, $84.7 million in 1982-83, and $93.2 million in 1983-84, as the program expands from 4,181 to 9,000 kilometres over the next decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg Forbes
Agriculture Department
Agricultural Extension Centre
Queens Ave
Brandon
Mrr
Pepin
Canada
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Wena Ae
Arts Council
Department of Cultural Affairs and Historical Resources
Val Swatsky
Vail
Russell Bowling Center
St. Regis
Manito
Manitoba Great Western
Swan River
Department of Fitness, Recreation and Sport
Progran
Anl
Dave Cain
P.O. Box
Gimli
Central
Dave Parkes
Orden
Joyce Evans
Tupper Street
Borage Ta Prairie
Man
Beausejour
Westman
Chia Moore
Eimer Bilows
W. Dauphin
Mantoba
Nda
Conductors University OF Manitoba
West Norman
Dorothy Davidson
Pas
East Norman
Jim Hamiton
Elzabeth Drive
Kompacn
Manton
Itera
Robert J. Antymniuk
Brosaway Ave
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