Realignment reshapes NHL as fans brace for new era
A skeptical look at the NHL realignment under way in Florida, noting 1978 1974 1979 changes and possible effects on teams like the Jets Maple Leafs North Stars and Blues. Critics warn some strong clubs may be sidelined early while trophies and formats remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Hockey League
Lords of
Florida
Winnipeg Jets
Norris
Minnesota
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Toronto
Gordie Howe
Sid Abel
Alex Delvecchio
Red Wings
Colonies
Jets
Maple Leafs
Maples
Leafs
North Stars
Blues
Canadians
Bruins
St. Louis Blues
Montreal
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Boston
Islanders
Prince of Wales
Ron Andrews
NHL
Wales
Andrews
Mike Bossy
Bernie Federko
Bossy
Philly
Federico
Winnipeg
Fair
Mike Lut
Verina
Bunny Laroque
Flyers
Les Canadiens
Minnesota North Stars
Adms
Toronto Maple Leafs
Manitoba Grants Fund Coaching Certification and Sport Awards
Fitness Recreation and Sport Minister Bob Banman announced grants totaling 579 500 for the Coaching Certification Program and 10 000 for the Sports Award Program. The funds support hosting theory Level One and Two courses, instructor payments, and materials across Manitoba. The Order of Sport Excellence Award honors provincial national and international achievements with bronze silver or gold medals and retroactive to 1980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Banman
Manitoba
Tms
Order of Sport
Department of Fitness, Recreation and Sport
Sylvia Burka
Manitoba Sports Federation
Department of Fitness
Broadway Avenue
Winnipeg
What's new at the library The Third Temptation and The Little Immigrants
A literary note highlights The Third Temptation by Charles Templeton featuring Jimmy Coulter a charismatic leader and conflicted faith amid two women. Also reviewed is The Little Immigrants by Kenneth Bagnell recounting home children sent from Britain to Canada and their stories within a harsh historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Coulter
Hardy Amies
Saskatchewan
Kenneth Bagnell
British Isles
Canada
Odyessey
Maria Rye
Annie MacPherson
Thomas John Barnardo
Birtle-Ellice Recreation Report Updates Classes and Fees
The Birtle-Ellice Recreation report notes fitness classes postponed to January 6 at 7 30 PM in the high school upper area and needlework classes at 8 PM in the same location. Materials are needed, some classes charge two dollars each lesson while crochet trees has no fee. Senior groups are notified about regional games with more information due in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myself
Gay Stewart
Caution Corner WOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP
Guidance on Christmas purchases warns refunds and exchanges depend on store policy. It notes deposits on layaway may be nonrefundable unless goods are defective, where repair or refund may occur. Written store policy on the bill of sale helps verification.
Manitoba Government Offices Close Early for Holidays
Provincial offices will close at 1 p m December 24 and remain closed for Christmas and Boxing Day. New Year’s Day closure also noted. Essential workers in mental health and correctional facilities will keep regular shifts but receive compensatory time off for the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Labor and Manpower
Ken MacMaster
Reggies Ramblings on Canada Politics and Sports Grumbles
A mosaic column criticizes public declarations of political allegiance and notes Labour tensions in Quebec, the Alouettes missing Grey Cup glory to a small rival Graves, and a Winnipeg toy brochure sale. It also cites Ronald Reagan criticism, health trends in Canadians, and US Supreme Court limits on Ten Commandments in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
NDP
Grit
Tory
Quebec
Montreal
Alouettes
Graves
Jack Batten
Jack
Winnipeg
USA
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ellice Avenue
RSH BI
The
Charles Templeton
Birtle - Ellice
Labatt
Labatt Tankard
Brandon
Clement
Russell
P.J. Gaber & Sons Roblin
Sekticdigad
Smith Street
Nnipe
sPangee Dee
Cowrase Dee
Aia Tits Ny
Cary
Knights of
Reggies
Gorde Hunter
Ronald Reagan
Free Press
Jimmy
Winston Churchill
Shelimun
Russell Curling Club
Spy Hill and District Gun Club
North Central Hockey League
Cardale
Foxwarren
Russell Memorial
General Electric
Prairie Communications Ltd
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!