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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1977
Page
1
The Governor in Council approved February 1 1978 as the effective date for metric system conversion in the grain industry. The change covers specific Acts and quotas while land measurement remains in acres and existing surveying methods. Imperial and metric units will co exist until farmers adapt, with a gradual transition already prepared by industry groups and authorities.
Manitobans will make over 100000 long distance calls on Christmas Day an eight percent rise from last year. About 43000 calls target Manitoba points while many go outside the province including overseas. More than 70000 calls from Manitoba will be direct dialed. call completion is typically lower on holidays due to busy signals. Tips include dialing before or after December 25 for overseas calls and having the number ready.
CP Rail rolls out advanced weekly grain movement plans on Moose Jaw and Brandon divisions with assigned days for next week’s rail car movements. Co ordination centers in Winnipeg monitor performance, forecast arrivals, and allocate motive power to boost loading at country elevators and ensure timely return trips to export terminals.
The Great Northern Manitoba 800 winter snowmobile event aims for February 8 1978 with a Winnipeg to The Pas route of about 550 miles. Cash prizes total 25000 with 100000 to the winner, amid 225 expected entrants from Canada and the US. Race rules favor solo operators, with 60 minutes for repairs and no indoor housing, organized by volunteer officials led by Marsden Fenwick.
Millwood residents report a trip by Mr. and Mrs. Doug Bay to Regina for Agribition. Friends gathered December 10 at Mr. and Mrs. George Barber’s home to honor Jack Shaw and his wife on their 25th anniversary. Millwood Community Club plans a Christmas concert December 17 with the Millwood Lads and Lasses assisting. J Cairns and Cindy of Headingly visited the Heap family. Frank Bily visited Lome Toderuk’s family in Lake Cowichan, B C.
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