Binscarth to join St Lazare Group
Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw announced a new Fisher Veterinary Service District and the extension of the St Lazare Veterinary Services District to include Binscarth. The Fisher district serves about 20 000 livestock, while 40 000 head remain in the Interlake area. St Lazare district includes St Lazare village Ellice RM part of Birtle and Archie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
St. Lazare Group
Sam Uskiw
Fisher
St. Lazare
Uskiw
Interlake
Arborg
Askiw
Armstrong
Bifrost
Gimli
Mr. Askin
Ellice
Birtle
Archie
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting Set for Wednesday
A breakfast meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is announced for Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Russell Inn to finalize plans for the Beef and Barley Festival. Members are urged to attend and contact the secretary at 73 2099 by Tuesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Semana
Russell Inn
UGG lowers forecast wheat output to 605 million bushels
United Grain Growers releases its second 1977 production estimate, forecasting red spring wheat at 23.2 bushels per acre and total wheat output of 605 million bushels, down from the previous 633 million. Other crops show modest declines. harvesting is 10 to 16 days ahead of normal as provinces adjust acreage and yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UGG
United Grain Growers
Prair Grain Co-Operative
Canadian Wheat Board
Statistics Canada
Johnson Golf Tourney Champ at Russell Golf Club
Cool but sunny conditions marked the Banner County Open at Russell Golf and Country Club. Larry Johnson of Dauphin won the Championship Flight with 71 and received the Robinson Stare Trophy. runner-up was Butch Fleury of Roblin with 78. Other flights named Blair Johnson, Milt Gieger, Henry Raddes, David Rowat, Seymour Stevens, Brian Brown, and Ed Fingas as winners or runners-up. Closest to hole went to Doug Code. longest drive to Joe Laxdal. high hidden hole to Brian Gamley. Final entry count reached 111 with several out of province visitors Ken Wassien, Dick Garrett, Len and Kurt Pulver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Golf and Country Club
Larry Johnson
Daup‘hin
Robinson Stare
Butch Fleury
Roblin
Itl Thompson
Winnipeg
Ed Fingas
Inglis
Doug Code
Esterhazy
Joe Laxdal
Binscarth
Brian Gamley
Wawanesa
Ken Wassien
Dick Garret
Calgary
Len
Kurt Pulver
Vancouver Island
Sinscarth Hosts Canadian Baseball Championship
Sinscarth hosted Manitoba centered Canadian Baseball Championship games August 17 to 21 with six centers across Canada. Alberta beat Nild 7-2, Manitoba beat Newfoundland 12-3 behind Ron Seafoot, and Manitoba edged Ontario 4-1 as Garth Neville twirled a four hitter. BC won the title 27-2 over P.E.I. before Saskatchewan ousted Manitoba 85-8, and team members Gord Leduchowsky and Gerry Falk joined Team Canada for an upcoming Nicaragua tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
Manitoba
Gord Leduchowsky
Gerry Falk
Bins
Eorth Orioles
Canada
Nicaragua
Orioles Meet Hamiota In North South Finals
The Manitoba Senior Baseball final series opens August 24 at 6 p.m. in Binscarth as Orioles face Hamiota in a best of five. Game two shifts to Hamiota on Thursday with a Saturday game in Binscarth and a potential Sunday 2 p.m. return to Hamiota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Binscarth
Hamiota
Bicycle Program Resumes In Provincial Schools
The bicycle safety program sponsored by the motor vehicle branch is underway in 210 schools across the province. Highways Minister Peter Burtniak announced materials have been distributed and about 17,000 students are expected to participate this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Peter Burtniak
Farm Land Protection Act takes effect September 10
The Farm Lands Protection Act approved by the Legislature proclaims September 10 as its start, creating a Farm Lands Protection Board to regulate ownership by non-residents and non-farmers. It limits purchases to 160 acres for non-residents, 640 acres for non-farmer residents, and excludes land zoned for residential or commercial use. The board will assess who qualifies as a farmer, issue orders to reduce holdings, and breach penalties include fines up to 50,000 dollars with possible court-ordered transfer of land. Additional notes include unrelated quips about a pony express challenge and Confucius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Lands Protection Act
Farm Lands Protection Board
Sam Uskiw
Uskiw
Manitoba Farm Lands Protection Board
Aid outlook for 1977 78 student aid by start of classes
Government officials report most applicants will know by September if eligible and the aid amount. About 96 percent of processed cases should be decided by class start. Applications through July 29 show faster processing due to fewer returns and fewer total applications than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continuing Education and
Ben Hanuschak
Ministersma
Anusenak
Hanuschak
Fire Fatalities Rise in Manitoba 1976 Toll Reaches 48
The 1976 annual report of the Fire Commissioner shows 48 fire fatalities in Manitoba, up 13 from 1975. Major causes remain carelessness, incendiary acts, and equipment failure, accounting for 77 per cent of 7,225 fires, with total fires up 25 percent and property losses estimated at 28.6 million dollars, up 22 percent from 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Manitoba
Manitoba
Labour
Russ Paulley
4-H exchange trip links Manitoba and B C students
Rose Boucher chronicles a Manitoba British Columbia 4-H exchange trip departing August 2, 1911 from Russell, with 17 youth and 2 chaperones traveling by Grey Goose bus to Salmon Arm. The group visits Roblin on the return leg, lists participants, describes farm work, hay crops, fishing, and a Canoe Beach picnic. The journey spans about 1000 miles each way, with weather highs near 90 and a strong emphasis on friendship and learning opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Ag Rep
Salmon Arm
B.C
Rossburn
Patricia Antonin
Russell
Kim Schepp
Inglis
Donna Beischer
Marcia Beischer
Cathy Fingas
Sally Robin
Heather Tetzlaff
Binscarth
Betty Lyon
Michelle Boucher
Scott McDonald
Brian Proudley
Barb Pugh
St. Lazare
Giselle Fefard
Lard
Rachelle Huberdeau
Silverton
Allan Coulter
Rose Boucher
Roberta Huberdeau
Grey Goose
Roblin
Ag. Rep
Yorkton
Regina
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Banff
Golden
Manitoba
Sorrento
Colistia
Tappin
Grindrod
Enderby
Sicamous
4-H
Canoe Beach
Husky Tower
Drummheller
Badlands
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C. of C
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Frank Clement
General Motors
Russell District Hospital
Knox United Church
Russiaa Memorial Gardens
Blair Johnson
Dauphin
Fenton
Milt Gieger
Henry Raddes
David Rowat
Seymour Stevens
Brian Brown
Sinscarth
Binsearth
Newfoundland
Ron Seafoot
Ontario
Garth Neville
Souris
B.C. Crew
P.E.I
McAuley
Orioles
Court of Queen's Bench
Reggies
Blais
P.O
Confucius
Community College
British Columbia
By Rose Boucher
Saskatoon
Rockies
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