Harold Clement Named To Manitoba Agricultural Credit Board
Agriculture Minister Jim Downey announced the reconstituted five member Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation board. Richard Klassen will chair, replacing Dr J Murray Cormack who becomes Manitoba Pool Elevators GM. Appointees include Harold Clement vice chair, Robert Manns, and Grant McCausland. terms for the fifth member pending. The board oversees the Agricultural Credit and Development Act and the new loan program.
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Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
Jim Downey
Sanford
Richard Klassen
J. Murray Cormack
Cormack
Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Klassen
California golfer wins ladies tourney at Russell Open
Sheila Dauber of Sacramento captured the Championship Flight title at the Russell Ladies Open with a score of 88, winning the Reavi Trophy. Runner-up was Mabel Mitchell of Dougla Man with 94. The event drew golfers from Kamsack, Gilbert Plains, Yorkton and more, with prize awards by President Joan Montgomery after a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m.
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Sheila Dauber
Sacramento
California
Reavi
Mabel Mitchell
Dougla Man
Val Konkin
Kamsack, S Sk
Rowat Agencies
Jean Sabah
Dauphin
Vi Laing
Russell
Mary Juce
Gwen Tim
Gilbert Plains
Jenny Rodenets
George
Joan Montgomery
Vera Dillin
Douglas
Gwen Timm
Kamsack
Yorkton
Roblin
Shoal Lake
Binscorth
Brandon
Swan River
Kenville
Marie Angrin
Graham May Seek Conservative Nomination in Marquette
Manitoba politics buzz as MLAs consider federal runs with Harry Graham and David Blake eyed for Marquette nomination. Incumbent Craig Stewart retires after a decade in Commons, making the seat a Tory lock. Public Service Alliance backs converting Post Office to Crown Corporation with employee rights preserved.
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David Blake
Minnedosa
Harry Graham
Birtle Russell
Sidney Spivak
River Heights
Lloyd Axworthy
Fort Rouge
Blake
Graham
Marquette
Craig Stewart
House of Commons
Public Service Alliance of Canada
Railways Reject Charges Over Grain Shipments
Canadian National Railways spokesman rejected NFU claims that railways hampered grain exports. NFU study said 1.5 million tons of export grain were behind, urging 8,000 new hopper cars. CNR cited 4% more grain cars moved in 1977-78. CP Rail moved 5,000 more. Dewan called the NFU study a smear and noted U S customers keep many cars down south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
National Farmers’ Union Inu
NFU
Brandon
Dewan
CNR
CP Rail
United States
U.S
Banman Visits Russell Area For Breakfast Meeting
Hon Robert Banman minister of Industry and Commerce and Tourism Recreation and Cultural Affairs hosted a breakfast at the Russell Inn on August 24 with MLA Wally McKenzie and local officials from Russell Municipality Shellmouth RM Boulton and Russell council. Topics included upgrading Assessippi Park plots for cottages winter air strip gate closures and cross country skiing access. The minister was shown the Park and Russell area by Harold Clement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Inn
Robert Banman
Industry and Commerce
Wally McKe
Harold Clement
Russell
Board of Reference Denies Land Transfer Request in Manitoba
The ministerial petition to transfer multiple land parcels from The Pelly Trail School Division No 37 to The Birdtail River School Division No 38 is denied. The board notes it only rules on land transfers and not school operations, and it finds no merit in granting the transfer. No costs will be charged to the petitioners, Rural Municipality of Silver Creek, the two school divisions, or the petitioning bodies.
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Board of Reference
Minister of Education
Township
Range
Pelly Trail
Birdtail River
Silver Creek
Quebec 4-Hers Visit Russell-Roblin Area
Quebec 4-H members and three escorts visited Russell Roblin area 4-H families last week as part of an exchange with St Eloie Quebec through Open House Canada. Hosts from multiple towns welcomed delegates and the visit aimed to show life of Canadian youth and families.
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Quebec
Russell-Roblin Ag. Rep
St.Eloie
Open House Canada
Canada
Robert Arran
Patty
Armand Boucher
Kelly
Dorothy Rannie
Warren
Ralph Tibbatts
Wendy
Binscarth
Allan Christopher
Bruce
Bryn
Cam Collins
Barbara
Jack Shaw
Mary
Dave Silversides
Laurie
Lynn Spurway
Barb
Horticulture Show Brims With Enthusiasm Despite Fewer Entries
The Russell Horticultural Society Annual Show on August 19 saw fewer entries but strong exhibitor enthusiasm. Juniors dominated many classes especially in arrangements, with Rozer Brown, Dorcas Brown, and Jean Van Crecht judging. Special awards went to multiple juniors, adults, and plant categories, including Best African Violet and Best House Plant. A notable display featured unusual horticultural oddities, while raffles and door prizes drew community support. Planning for 1979 is already underway despite bad weather.
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Russell Horticultural Society
Rozer
Dorcas Brown
Winnipeg
Jean van Crecht
Roblin
Bill Special
Shesri Thompson
George Bell
Sherri Thompson
Shannon Ziprick
Ziprick
Dale Ziprick
Lila Bily
Ada Spear
Skinner
Mrs. A. Petracek
Binscarth Chamber of Commerce
Ledingham
Skinners
Elva Thompson
M. Berg
Giadioli
Reavies Drugs
Mcleods
Wheatley's
J & EB Hardware
Parkway Co-op
Royal Bank
Brock Wolfe
Marian Fraser
Macrame
Paul Lube
Manitoba Hydro reports rise in demand despite drought and debt
Manitoba Hydro's annual report for the year ending March 31, 1978 notes a 4.6% rise in peak demand and a 1.4% increase in farm and residential consumption, with assets at 2.4 billion dollars. The drought and higher debt costs reduced reserves, but generation reached 91.6% of total output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba
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Credit Body
Robert Manns
Agricul- Manitoba
Grant McCausland
Boissevain Area
Railways
Bill Dascovich
Crow's Nest
Bill Dewan
Mountain Region
Dascovich
Canadian Grain Commission
Bob Witty
George Motoshoski
Alex Ashey
Edgar
Robert
Roblin Mench
Lynn Spurwai Banman
Wally McKenzie
Russell Area
Pelly Trail School Division
The
Birdtail River School Divis
Public Schools
Olsson
Board of
Camille Chaput
Ross E. Vasey
J. Sigurdson
C. Bridle
Russell-Roblin
Bill Wiseman
Colleen
Leonard Woroneski
Frank
Leonard Goletz
Teresa
Murray Hryciuk
Cheryl
Rossburn
Louis Huberdeau
Leanne
Denis Simard
Gerard
Rene
Roberta
Rachel
Arthur Huberdeau
Noelia
Leonard Huberdeau
St. Lazare
Earl Jackson
Carman
Gaye
Jim Bezan
Inglis
Art Cockerill
Blaine
W. Cranwell
Denise
Peter Kapetz
Helen
J.H. Makinson
J. Henry, Jr
Albert McFadyen
Shelly
Ken Pound
Tracey
Ray Murray
Twila
Nick Proski
Kenny
Bob Digby
Chery
Donna
Walter Kurtenbach
Charlotte
Joan
Dropmore
Earl Dixon
Wilma
San Clara
Jack Townsend
John
Togo
Horticulture Society
Leods
Josie Cumberbach
Wheatley
Donna Mintenko
Reavie
Vi Laird
Donna Carrachan
Ruth Rogers
Louise Miller
Noreen Simpson
Helen Warrian
Man
Hydro
Public Affairs
P.O. Box
Winniepeg
Selkirk
Carleton
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