Russell to MacNutt rail line abandoned
The Canadian Transport Commission approved the abandonment of three Prairie branch line sections totaling over 100 miles. CN and CP lines face further cuts, with 18 sections totaling 438 miles already ordered abandoned since August. Public-interest analysis justified the losses of about $1.08 million in 1975.
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Russell To
MacNutt
The
Canadian Transport Commission
the Railways
Prairie
Ince
Hall Commisssion
Postmaster General boosts letter rate to 14 cents
Reggies Ramblings recalls the April first increase to 14 cents per letter and notes the rise from fifty years ago when mail arrived twice daily six days a week. The piece also recalls Nellie Me Clung and her allies in Manitoba politics around 1916 demanding Votes for Women.
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Nellie Me
Manitoba
Memorial Donations Exceed Weir Memorial Fund Goal
Manitoba horticulturist P J Peters reports the Fred Weir memorial fund has surpassed its 10000 goal with 10654 02 raised since its February start by the Manitoba Horticultural Association. Funds are invested with the Winnipeg Foundation for a film library in memory of Fred Weir, who served 27 years in horticultural development.
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Fred Weir
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
P.J. Peters
Manitoba Horticultural Association
Peters
MHA
Manitoba
Canada
Winnipeg Foundation
Weir Memorial Committee
Weir Memorial Fund
Norquay Building
Winnipeg
Christmas On Ice delights Russell figure skaters in Yuletide show
The Russell club staged Christmas on Ice on Friday December 9 featuring all members from beginners to seniors. Solo turns by Kerry Coulter Gaylene Jackson Jo Anne Moran Debbie Armbruster and others highlighted the program with seasonal numbers and costumes. The seniors performed a Precision March Adeline Klimack and Shannon Casitar danced a lively routine. The Carnival Queen crowned Gaylene Jackson, Kerry Coulter, and Kathy Clement in a close race. The grand finale saw the cast perform We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The show thanked sponsors and committee members and announced no lessons during holidays with ice available for practice. A Mothers meeting is planned for January and skaters are promoting Handy Hints and Cookbook gift bundles. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Russell
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Yes
Workers' Compensation Level Rises to 17000 per Year
Manitoba will raise the maximum annual earnings used to base workers compensation to 17000 starting January 1 1978 Labor Minister Norma Price announced The move puts Manitoba among the three highest ceilings in Canada with Saskatchewan planning 18000 and British Columbia 17600 The change follows the Workers' Compensation Board annual earnings review for injuries in the prior year and affects payments up to 12750 annually 1062 50 monthly and 245 19 weekly The board noted more than 10 percent of cases had average earnings above the previous 16000 cap
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Norma Price
Price
Workers’ Compensation Board
Christmas Tree Winner Doubles Prize to $100 at Parkway Co-op
Mrs. Shirley Diprick of Russell won the $50.00 Christmas draw and increased her prize to $100.00 while shopping at Parkway Co-op, one of the participating merchants. Final draw is Friday, December 23.
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Shirley Diprick
Russell
Shirley
Parkway Co-op
Russell Rams Edge Virden Then Lose to Minnedosa Bombers
Russell Rams edged Virden Oil Kings 7 to 6 at Russell Arena last Tuesday with Danny Tremblay scoring two goals and three assists. They then lost 7 to 5 to Minnedosa Bombers in Minnedosa last Thursday as Leboutillier and Bradbury led Minnedosa with three and two goals respectively. Sunday’s game at Souris was postponed due to weather.
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Russell Rams
Virden
Minnedosa
Virden Oil Kings
Russell Arena
Danny Tremblay
Rams
Neil Melnyk
Jim Wilson
Terry Marshall
Barry Marionchuk
Dave Leboutieller
Bombers
Mike Bradbury
Mike Labossiere
Bill Rose
Russell Lemieux
Bodnarchuk
Tremblay
Russell Melnyk
Minnedosa Rose
Russell Thom- Lemieux
Minnedos Leboutieller
Bradbury
Ste. Rose
Royals
Neepawa
Bert Snart Retires as Manitoba Horseshoe Leader
Bert Snart of Dauphin retires January 23 1978 from his roles as Provincial Tournament Co Ordinator and Drawmaster after 30 years with the Manitoba Horseshoe Players Association He will remain active as a player and urges fresh ideas to grow the sport noting his wife Doreen’s strong support and recalling organizing more than 300 tournaments across the province.
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Manitoba Horseshoe Players Association
Bert Snart
Dauphin
Snart
Manitoba
M.hlp.a
Doreen
Snarts
Government to open insurance to competitive bidding
Manitoba government will end MPIC exclusivity for building, loss and theft insurance. Coverage on government buildings lapses December 31, with bids invited. The policy will apply to loss and theft insurance as well. MACC may insure farmer property with any agency, not only MPIC.
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Manitoba
Don Craik
Mr. Craik
MPIC
Craik
Agriculture
Jim Downey
Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation Imacc
MACC
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Jo-Anne Moran
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Debbie Mather
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Mrs. Santa
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Kathy Clement
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Herb Braybrook
Scott Levins
Kerry Lowe
Keith Fawcett
Bob Sitko
Russell Wilson
Dobie & Marienchuk
Russell Marshall
Tremlay & Bodnarchuk
Virden Buchy
Rudne
Rich Lemieux
Ed Thom
Leboutielleir
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Melnyk
F. Taylor
W. Taylor
Chernos & Bradbury
Tremblay & Fowler
Virden Levins
Good & Mullett
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
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