Horticultural Society holds annual meeting
The Horticultural Society gathered about 55 members at St. Joseph's Church on November 23. Guest speaker Mrs. Wilda Beatty of Winnipeg addressed the topic, as members admired African Violets grown by 90 percent of attendees, and awards were announced for the annual show.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Wilda Beatty
Winnipeg
W. Wolfe
Lila Bily
Manitoba Horticultural Association
Russell, Roblin
Dauphin
Brenda McGregor
Carol
Vandalism at Inter-City Gas metering building threatens six communities
A report from Len Davidson of InterCity Gas in Russell describes vandalism on a gas line metering building with a .22 rifle. Damaged meters could disrupt service to six towns, causing relighting and freezing costs. RCMP report youths firing near the refuse dump. safety rules require supervision and a Hunter Safety Certificate.
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Len Davidson
InterCity Gas Co
Russell
Davidson
Rcmps
Winnipeg area school board closes discussions on major Pratt grants
The board met December 10 with seven trustees present and late arrivals. Minutes from November 28 were reviewed and major items included MAS T regional meeting in Brandon January 21, trip allowances for Major Pratt and Rossburn teams, resignations, bus operations, and budget discussion. The session featured closed discussions for 40 minutes and set plans for trustee orientation and future agenda.
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Yme Senoor
Joyce
Ko- 3
Derkech
Collins
Mclsancere
Mas.t
Brandon
Pratt
Rossburn
Anton
Perry Trailbus
Ead
Mazur
Angusville
M.A.S.T
Collins, Furman
Bradshaw
Mrr. Collins
Cullis
Derkach
McIsaac
Antonin
Mast
Goletz
Ross
Furman
Sheeska
Antoniw
Extension applauded as Churchill shipping season extended
Agriculture Minister Jim Dowsey commends the federal government for extending Churchill's shipping season by three weeks after the freighter Arctic left with 24 509 tonnes of barley for Poland. He notes Churchill handles about half a million tonnes of grain annually and calls for greater port utilization.
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Jim Dowsey
Churchill
Poland
Downey
Prairie Provinces
Border Buddies hold annual meeting. memberships decline
The Border Buddies C.B. club met December 1 1979 at Foxwarren Masonic Hall with 21 attendees. The 1979 membership dropped sharply from 481 in 1978 to 81, due to ongoing skip conditions on C.B. radio and stray European TV signals on Canada's east coast. Officers were elected and social events noted. 1960s era figures appear in lists of prizes and renewals.
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Border Buddies
C.B
Masonic Hall
Foxwaren
Canada
T.V
Jim Zegers
Foxwarren
Bob ‘Moshondz
Ted Morton
Minsota
Alvin Freier
Binsearth
Sec
Treas
Police Report On Tools Taken From Model House
A police notice from Ottawa notes theft of tools from a model house located on the Co-op parking lot. The RCMP reference indicates the plea for information and cooperation in recovering the items. Lloyd Axworthy event described shows a light exchange with Liberal leadership hopefuls as reporters observed.
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Ottawa
Lloyd Axworthy
Lloyd
Manitoba questionnaire returns lag in economic study
The Manitoba Department of Economic Development reports that just over 20 percent of questionnaires mailed to 1,100 recipients have been completed and mailed back. A computer report will then be provided to the local Chamber showing consumer spending groups and opinions on Rus services.
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Furman
Ole
Manitoba Department of Economic Development
Winnipeg
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Horticultural Society
Louise Cicierski
Sherri Thompson
Dora Horeczy
Binscarth
Minnie Bily
Verne Warrjan
Vanalism
Inter-City Gas
Reggie's
Edmonton
Russell Elks Hall
Dunn
Inglis
Dept. of Educ
Silverton
Welwyn Park
Man
Russell Rcmp Det
RCMP
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