Canadian Football Hall of Fame: a divisive celebration
A column critiques the Canadian Football Hall of Fame's visibility and relevance. It recalls the 22 year old institution, the weekend ceremonies, and mixed public and media interest, noting $1 500 busts, sparse crowds, and TV networks’ indifference.
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Virginia
U.S
Canton
Tiger-Cats
CTV
Carling Bassett
Johnny Esaw
Vancouver
Blue Bombers
Bill Zack
Toronto
Bill
Hall of Fame
Gabriel
Frank Rigney
Frank Tindall
Halls of Fame
Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Russell hockey hopeful eyes NHL in big league bid
The 17-year-old Russell native Theoren Fleury aims for pro hockey after a strong season with the Moose Jaw Warriors where he scored 75 points and was named Rookie of the Year. He played for Canada’s national under 18 team, earned a junior team tryout invite in December, and hopes to attract NHL interest, especially from the Chicago Blackhawks. He also dreams of playing in Europe to see the world.
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Russell
Theoren Fleury
Fleury
Moose Jaw Warriors
Canada
Colorado Springs
Campground closures and seasonal camp rules announced
Season-end campground closures begin Sept 2 with seven sites open to Sept 15 and seven more to Sept 2. Specific sites Bird's Hill Bird Cake Tulabi Falls Black Lake in Nopiming Falcon Beach Whitesbel Wallace Lake Wannigow close by Sept 22. Seasonal campers must relocate or remove units by Sept 18. exceptions may be considered by local staff. Special shutdown procedures will be initiated.
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Bird's Hil
Bird Cake
Tulabi Falls
Black Lake
Nopiming
Falcon Beach
Whitesbel
Wallace Lake
Wannigow
Whitehorse VT residents host and visiting guests noted
Verna Brabant returned to Whitehorse VT after a week with Jean and Oscar Blix. Guests at Roy and Anne Davidson’s included Connie Davidson Regina Darcy Davidson and family Arberg Kelvin Davidson and family from Prince Albert Sask and Craig Fingas Inglis grandson. Additional visitors to LeVacque included Gordon and Ellen McArthur and Mary Vosper Roblin with Jack and Lorna Miller Winnipeg and Brett Blix and his daughter returning to Winnipeg. Simone Demarche and a Winnipeg friend visited Eileen and Jack LeVacque Rolf and Grace Blix Tugaski Sask visited Jean Blix. Cathy Morrison returned to Edmonton after holidays with Bil and Jean Morrison. Lorna Wilson Grandview visited Jean Blix and Bruce and Jean.
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Verna Brabant
Whitehorse
Jean
Oscar Blix
Roy F
Anne Davidson
Connie Davidson
Regina
Darcy Davidson
Arberg
Kelvin Davidson
Prince Albert
Sask
Craig Fingas
Inglis
LeVacque Bere
Gordon
Ellen McArthur
Mary Vosper
Roblin
Jack
Lorna
Nee Boyd) Miller
Winnipeg
Brett Blix
Girl
Ater
Simone Demarche
Eileen
Jack LeVacque
Rolf
Grace Blix
Tugaski, Sask
Cathy Morrison
Edmonton
Bil
Jean Morrison
Lorna Wilson
Grandview
Bruce
Wedding and anniversary gatherings across Manitoba towns
Mr and Mrs Dan Hyra attended Seth Wedding Anniversary celebrations for Mr and Mrs Joe Hyra at Grandview. Larry Roden bush and family from Brandon spent the weekend with Adolph Klimack and attended Mack McCosh wedding at Ings. Grant Hackman of Winnipeg visited Harvey Hackman. Sunday visitors included Shauna, Stacey Coulter of Moose Jaw and Bob Hackman of Elkhorn. Leanne Olshewski visited Mr and Mrs George Olshewski. Joey and Erin Bukoski returned to The Pas with Leanne and the Derkach group from Wawanesa visited the Derkach home. Mushumanski family spent a week at Swan River helping Mrs Margaret Mushumanski with outside chores and painting. Alwyn Coulter’s 7th birthday drew many relatives and friends. Congratulat ions, Alwyn. Danae Seatkee, Keith and Marg Davidson and Marg Davison were noted in relation to September vacation plans.
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Larry Rodenbush
Brandon
Adolph Klimack
Mack McCosh
Ings
Dauphin Redbirds and McAuley Blazers Suspended in Playoffs
The Manitoba Senior League suspended the McAuley Blazers and Dauphin Redbirds from further playoff action on August 20 after Dauphin failed to appear for the decisive fifth game. The North Division title goes to the Moosomin Generals. bonds and gifts will be reviewed for next season.
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Teaims
McAuley Blazers
Dauphin Redbirds
Moosomin Generals
Manitoba
Blazers
Dauphin
McAuley
Sam Jameson
Calgary golfer wins Russell Ladies Open crown
Calgary golfer Margaret Anne Pat Fich won the Russell Ladies Golf Tournament on Aug 19 with a score of 82 to capture the Championship and Reavie Trophy. Runner up was Mable Mitchell of Clear Lake with 87 as 88 participants enjoyed a sunny day and planned a return next year.
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Margaret Anne Pat Fich
Calgary
Mable Mitchell
Clear Lake
Crosby Wins A Side in 1985 Slowpitch Final
The 1985 Slowpitch season ends with Crosby taking the A side title. Regular season standings list Crosby as top followed by Texana Billiards Coxs Bergs Russell Inn CSP Russell Video Banana Belts and others. Offseason will feature added slow pitch rules to reduce past hassles. suggestions accepted by Murray Glenda Gary and Cindy.
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Crosby
Texana
Ana Belts
RCMP
Lions
Inglis
Millwood
Murray
True
Glenda
Gary
Cindy
Mabe
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Hlamiota
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