Winnipeg Entrepreneur Addresses Russell Chamber Dinner
Al Golden of Winnipeg spoke at the Rus sell Chamber of Commerce annual dinner on Luck Is Preparation Meeting Opportunity. He urged financial independence through readiness to change routines and seize chances, praising former Mayor Steve Juba and endorsing a city arena site. He cited Psycho Cybernetics and handed out copies, predicting an enterprise surge in Russell.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
al Golden
Winnipeg
Steve Juba
Golden
Maxwell Maltz
Wings presented to three Russell pilots
Russell Flying Club held its annual meeting and wings presentation on Friday November 25 with about 75 members and guests dining at the Elks Mall. Dianne Tremaine became the first woman pilot in the Russell area, joined by Guy McMurray and Tom Magnowski. Duane Tremaine awarded the wings. Mayor Art Kinney and Rural Municipality of Russell reeve G R Witty attended to praise the airport and discuss club support amid growing crop-spraying needs. Malcolm Joyce of Transport Canada spoke on traffic procedures and answered questions. A new slate of officers was announced headed by president Bill Hodgson, with Stan Orsak as past president and others in key roles.
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Russell
G.R. Witty
Malcolm Joyce
Transport Canada
Joyce
Stan Orsak
Bill Hodgson
Jack Graham
Burke Garnett
Ron Witty
Tom Magnowski
Roy Graham
Jack Mushumanski
Duane Tremaine
Wings
Dianne
Guy McMurray
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Mert Perrin
Julien Fradette
Dale Brown
Willis Kieper
Joan Rowat
Ernie Lazaruk
Don Kaus
Daryl Jackson
Ron Clement
Graham Elected Speaker of Manitoba Legislature
Graham, MLA for Birtle-Russell, was chosen as Speaker of Manitoba's 31st Legislature at the opening session. Deputy Speaker is Wally McKenzie. Graham, 99, has served since 1969 and previously on school and hospital boards. He resides at Binscarth with Velma and they have five children. He is a Chamber of Commerce member, Royal Canadian Legion veteran, and farmer.
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Harry Edward Graham
Birtle-Russell
Manitoba
Mr. Graham
Binscarth
Chamber of Commerce
Royal Canadian Legion
RCAF
Velma Graham
Pelly Trail School Division Holds Nov meetings
The Pelly Trail School Division Board of Trustees held three meetings in November with retirements noted for Bill McKietiuk and James McMarachy after 35 years of service. Inaugural meeting saw new trustees Vincent Furman and Leonard Goletz welcomed. committees and appointments listed. Regular session planned for November 30, 1977.
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Pelly Trail
Bill McKietiuk
James McMarachy
McMarachy
Elphinstone
Vincent Furman
Leonard Goletz
Rossburn
Paul Michalyshyn
Stan Jackson
Jack Wilson
Ted Bartram
Bates & Co
Wilma Joyce
Cam Collins
Vince Furman
Stan Jack
Voramit Leonard Goletz
Mike Antonin
Liason and Personnel Co
Juide Seaton
Jim Langford
Public School Finance Board
Second Phase Abandoned by Jobs in Small Business Program
Industry and Commerce Minister Bob Banman announced that the second phase of the Jobs in Small Business Program will not be activated. The decision aligns with policy to shift toward industrial investment and reduce make-work projects while highway condition calls direct to listed offices and local chamber events note leadership changes with Me rt Perrin elected president and fellow officers named at Russell Chamber meeting.
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Industry and Commerce
Bob Banman
McKenzie Deputy's Post in Manitoba Legislature Role
Mr. McKenzie, 63, has served in the Legislature since 1966 and lives in Inglis. Once a general merchant, he is noted for community service and leadership roles with the Co-op Credit Society of Manitoba and the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce. He is a former RCAF president. Wally and Hilda McKenzie have three children.
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Mr. McKenzie
Inglis
Co-op Credit Society of Manitoba
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
RCAF
Wally
Hilda McKenzie
Police Report Text From Manitoba Detachment Change
A Police Report notes dispatch details and contact numbers for towns including Boissevain La Prairie Minnedosa Dauphin Swan River The Pas Arborg Lynn Lake Thompson and Yorkton Saskatchewan. It mentions that Cst Dan Sutton and his wife Peggy were transferred to Ashern Detachment and left December 1 1977.
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Boissevain
Age la Prairie
Minnedosa
Dauphin
Swan River
Arborg
Lynn Lake
Thompson
Yorkton
Saskatchewan
Cst
Dan Sutton
Peggy
Ashern Detachment
Inter Club Curling Standings Near Halfway Point
At November 22 the men’s inter club league shows four wins for most teams with four games left. Games 5 and 6 are set for Russell and Binstead on November 29 and December 6, followed by final rounds in Inglis and Birtle on December 13 and 20. If no ties occur, the top four enter a playoff for prize money and trophies.
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Inglis
Birtle
Postal rates rise across the board to curb deficit
General Jean Jacques Blais announced an across the board postal rate increase effective April 1. First class letters rise to 14 cents from 12, with second class mail up 20 to 25 percent affecting newspapers in owner operation. He said the move combats a rising deficit and could add about 125 million dollars in revenue for 1978-79.
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Jean Jacques Blais
Blais
Third-Cass
Sun
Post Office Deficit Arises from Rising Costs and Fees
Canada faces a postal deficit for 1976-77 of 568.8 million dollars with projections to 717 million in 1978-79 unless drastic action is taken. Transportation costs and wages have surged, while revenue growth lags. unions urged to cooperate in efficiency efforts, and a wage bill over 70 percent of operating costs.
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Blais
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Manitoba Hydro
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Shellmouth
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Chilliwack
B.C
Dick Garrett
Calgary
Dales Btown
Ken Munro
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Cec Sanderson
Jack Mather
Guy Lombardo
Yellowhead Highway
Covention Eld
Elk’s Hall
Russell Town Council
Ladies of the
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